Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name 600. We think this is the second version. Our understanding is that only the first generation lacked the L nib size in the selector at the top of the cap. This has the "L"
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.
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 Near mint condition. No cracks or chips. There are some tiny nicks on the cap lip and the barrel edge where they contact each other, but this doesn't affect the pen's functioning at all. There is also mark where the clip ring contacts the cap. This is classic Rotring, an industrial-looking pen with a scientific aura. 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.
