The Platinum preppy fountain pen, made in Japan features a translucent polycarbonate barrel with a smooth stainless steel nib. It may very well be the best value fountain pen in the world - it writes as well as pens many times its price, is refillable with Platinum cartridges and can even use bottled ink when coupled with a Platinum converter. It also has Platinum's famous 'slip and seal' Mechanism which means the cap is air tight and prevents the ink from drying out. Fine 0.3mm nib width Stainless steel nib Slip and seal' Mechanism prevents ink from drying out Smooth writing with reliable ink flow ink cartridge included - ink colour corresponds to barrel colour made in Japan Refills available here About Platinum Platinum is a Japanese company that has been making fine writing instruments for over 100 years. Click to see our other Platinum productsRead more Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen Fine Nib - Trouva