Product Description
Type Modern fountain pen. The Maiora pen company is managed by a former co-founder and president of the Delta Pen Company. In a nod to Delta (who numbered their pens sequentially), the pen is numbered "0151" on the cap.
Product Name Alpha Orogrigio
Manufacturer and Year Maiora, Italy -- made in the last few years
Length 5-1/2" and rather fat
Filling System This takes international cartridges or a threaded converter, or it can be filled via eyedropper. A threaded converter is installed and it is working well.
Color Beautiful stacked resin in shades of grey and black. The clip and thin trim rings are gold-plated. The detailed, engraved cap band is vermeil - gold over sterling silver.
Nib EF gold-plated steel nib, marked "steel flex." It has cutouts on the nib's shoulders which is meant to provide flex, but don't expect much when compared to true flexible nibs.
Condition Near mint condition in box. Light microscratching only. The clip and trim rings look really good, with just slight polishing marks. No cracks, chips, dents, or dings. The imprints are clear. Ships in a leather-textured paper box, with outer cardboard sleeve and informational pamphlet.
