The Platinum #3776 Laurel Green represents victory and glory, as laurel leaves were traditionally used in wreaths to crown winners. The gold trim represents the colour of winners' medals. The 14kt gold nib is a beautiful piece of work, made in-house at Platinum, and hand-tested at the factory. Weight 20g, 140mm long closed, 120mm open, 155mm posted. 15.4mm maximum barrel diameter. The Platinum #3776 Century range features the 'Slip and Seal' airtight screw-on cap, an innovative system which uses an inner plastic seal with a strong spring. The primary benefit of this system is improved storage ability - the ink will not dry out even if left for over a year. It also allows use of Platinum Carbon and Pigment inks. An added benefit is improved resistance to leaks due to pressure changes. Uses Platinum ink cartridges or fit a converter (available separately) for use with bottled ink. Platinum recommends Platinum Fountain Pen Ink, though of course any quality bottled ink can be used. The #3776 name comes from the height in metres of Mt.Fuji, the highest and most beautiful peak in Japan. Supplied gift-boxed.