Product Description
Type fountain pen
Product Name Parthenon Series
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 and ink. A converter is included.
Nib MEDIUM 18k 750 Gold. Very unique looking nib. See photos for writing sample and nib shots.
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 Near mint condition. This heavy pen has a unique pattern that begs to be twirled. The barrel, cap and section are nearly flawless. 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.
