Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Parthenon Series, Trajan
Manufacturer and Year Elysee, Germany -- 1990s
Length 5-5/8"
Filling System It takes standard international cartridges or it can be filled using a converter. A converter is included.
Nib FINE 18k 750 Gold. Uniquely shaped nib.
Color Trajan Black. The Trajan pattern is a series of slanted progressively larger black lacquer squares and rectangles outlined in 18k gold plated trim. When you twirl the pen it appears you are "climbing stairs". Élysée's Chinese lacquer process had several steps, the first being engraving the pen body with impressions that would later be filled with lacquer even with the surface of the pen. The lacquer is then inlayed into these impressions and the surface is polished smooth and flush. Once completely smooth, the exposed metal is plated.
Condition Excellent condition. This heavy pen has a unique pattern that begs to be twirled! The trim ring near the nib has plating wear and some pitting. The cap and barrel look great. There are a few light scratches and a few production flaws. There are no cracks, chips, dents, dings, personalization or many scratches of any kind. The imprints are clear.
