Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name 600 (2nd version, identified by less deep knurling than the first and third versions.). Not the Newton or Levenger version.
Manufacturer and Year Rotring, made in Germany (Though this pen isn't marked as to country of manufacture, it's our understanding that all true 600 pens were made in Germany, and only the pencil production occurred in Japan.)
Length 5-1/2".
Filling System Cartridge/converter filling system. A converter is installed in the pen.
Color Matte silver with red writing and a red trim band around the top of the cap. Shiny chrome end piece on the top of the cap.
Nib EXTRA-FINE steel nib. The top of the cap has a selector ring that allows you to display the nib size from multiple options. (Sadly, you can't just twist the knob and change the nib size - imagine the possibilities!)
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. There are some tiny marks on the cap lip and the barrel edge where they contact each other, but this doesn't affect the pen's functioning at all. This is classic Rotring, an industrial-looking pen with a scientific aura. The cap has some shiny spots where the clip has been spun around and rubbed against the surface. The end of the barrel has some similar tiny dents. The area of the section nearest the nib has some dark spots (visible in the first picture), which seem to be patina - we're hesitant to scrub at it too vigorously, for fear of marring the finish. The knurling on the grip and on the top piece of the cap is fully intact. The red cap imprint and band are perfect. The imprints are clear. The original nib size sticker is on the end of the barrel.
These pens are famous for developing cracks near the step down at the end of the barrel, and we can confirm this pen does not have that flaw.
