One of my "Islands" range of hand made pens, this handsome fountain pen is made from an oak stave from a retired Scottish whiskey tun. The cap screws securely to the body of the pen to protect the writing nib, and "posts" (screws on) to the end of the pen when in use. Using the pen "body only" makes it lighter to hold, the short body being ideal for people with smaller hands. Using the pen with the cap "posted" extends the length of the pen, making it equally perfect for those with larger hands. The clip attached to the cap will keep the pen securely in your pocket, and the wood is finished and protected with 8 layers of satin wax polish. The pen will just need an occasional wipe with a soft cloth to keep it in pristine condition. The ink is held in a Waterman screw-syphon so you can use bottled ink rather than plastic ink cartridges which are impossible to recycle. The pocket-clip, centre band and pen body end fittings are 24ct gold plate, and the high quality, very fine (No 2) nib and has a gold and iridium coating. Iridium is one of the hardest wearing metals on Earth, so this nib will give a lifetime of reliable use.

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