Handmade Tycoon Great Dismal Swamp Fountain Pen with Titanium Gold Plating
The wood used in this pen is made from recovered logs that are centuries old. These logs been preserved underwater in the Great Dismal Swamp located between southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The logs were recovered with permission from the US National Park Service and were harvested in an ecofriendly manner.In 1763 George Washington founded the Dismal Swamp Company in order to drain the swamp and harvest the lumber. Instead, he just harvested the lumber and some of thousands of logs that were floated down the swamp never made it to the mills. These logs are the ones being harvested today.The pen hardware is titanium gold plated which is one of the most durable finishes available.
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The Tycoon is simply a great looking pen. The pen features ultra smooth and durable threading, a regal design and striking facets on the fountain nib. The 24kt gold plating offers a bright pure gold plating that gives the pen a rich and luxurious look. The 24kt gold plating uses a premium process and is covered with an epoxy coating for an extremely durable surface. The pen is approximately 5 1/8" long capped and 6 1/8" long posted. The Tycoon includes a iridium tipped nib and includes both a siphon pump and blue ink cartridge. The pictured pen is the pen you will receive and is shipped USPS priority in a black velour with gold trim gift box usually within 24 hours of the order. Gift boxes are available in the gift box menu. Pen comes with Certificate of Handmade Authenticity and Registration, instructions for care, and written warranty. There is no finer gift to others or yourself than a stunningly beautiful, totally unique (the only one in the world), handmade quality utilitarian object that will be treasured and used for a lifetime.