This Classic collection pen features precious Pernambuco wood, normally used to make violin bows - carefully worked into a finely-ribbed barrel. Natural variations in grain and colouring ensure that every item is unique. This wood is particularly hard and durable. Metal fittings are platinum-plated for ultimate durability.The fountain pen features a hand-made 18-carat gold nib, rhodium-plated. Nibs are run in by hand at the workshop. The pen can be used with either international standard cartridges or with bottled ink using the supplied converter.All Graf von Faber-Castell writing instruments are supplied in luxury presentation boxes.