Product Description
Type capless fountain pen -- the nib retracts like a ballpoint
Product Name Fermo
Manufacturer and Year Pilot/Namiki, made in Japan -- 2016 (The date code on the nib is 1116.)
Length 5-5/8"
Filling System Pilot cartridge or converter. The Fermo does not usually ship with a converter, but there is a Pilot squeeze converter installed. It can also take Pilot and Namiki cartridges, and the required adapter is in the box under. The tip extends and retracts via a knob at the end of the pen. (You have to take the whole nib unit out in order to fill the pen.)
Color Dark green, almost black, lacquer over brass with rhodium plated trim. It has a ribbed plastic knob that is sparkly green. Original clip tag.
Nib FINE 18k rhodinated nib is labeled F. It is a small and smooth nib. This is the same nib unit used in the Vanishing Points.
Condition Excellent + condition, in box, with cartridge adaptor and with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a lovely, dark green, shiny pen that is unique in design. The cap and barrel have light scratching, mainly microscratches. There is light microscratching on the clip and cap band. The clip has the original tag showing Capless/18k. The imprints are clear.
