Ulpia 117 Ebonite Fountain Pen Desert

Made by hand in the Principality of Asturias (Spain). All fountain pens feature an elegantsingle-body design, inspired by early 20th-century models.ProductUlpia 117 Ebonite Fountain Pen DesertDescriptionUlpia fountain pens belonging to Model 117 have a cartridge or converter refill system. Wanting to preserve the lines of its older sister, the Ulpia Prix, the 117 has as its characteristic emblem its handmade brass threaded ring, polished and plated in 24k gold. Comes with JoWo steel number #6 nib.Made in Spainwith a differentiating and unique design.SpecsConditionNewBrandUlpiaTypeFountain PensColor-DemonstratorNoBody MaterialEboniteCap Rotations1Cap TypeScrew-capCompatible inks & refillsBottled inks, Standard international cartridges (Schmidt K6)Filling MechanismConverter (one screw-in included), CartridgeGrip MaterialEboniteNib SizeF, M, B, 1.1Nib Color-Nib MaterialSteelPostableNoTrim ColorDiameter Body15mm (06in)Diameter Cap (without clip)16mmDiameter Cap (with clip)19mmDiameter Grip (mm)11mmLength Body Inc Nib123mmLength CapLength Nib25mmLength Overall (Closed)130mmWeight Body24gWeight Cap6gWeight Overall (g)30gMax Ink Capacity Cartridge1.7mlMax Ink Capacity Converter1.2mlMax Ink Capacity Eyedropper mlFeaturesThe body and cap: aremade of the best quality ebonite. Ebonite is a vulcanized natural rubber known for its particular shine and warm touch, highly appreciated by collectors. It has been used in fountain pens since the late 19th century.Clip and threaded ring: made of solid brass and engraved with a diamond point, they are later hand polished and plated in 24k goldNib: Itsstainless steel is engraved with the Ulpia emblems and plated in platinum and gold, available in different tip sizes. Jowo Nib number #6Nib Sizes#6 size JoWo steel nib with many tip options.PackagingComes in an Ulpia cardboard pen box.UlpiaUlpia is a charming artisanal pen company nestled in the heart of Spain.We first met Ral, the visionary founder of Ulpia, at the Madrid Pen Show in 2021, where their innovative Prix filling system captured our attention. This system, a cleverly designed refillable cartridge, harkens back to the first cartridge-fillers of the late 19th century, which were filled using glass or metal cartridges.