The Olympian Elite is a high-end pen with a decorative and elegant design. The pen has a stylish and rich appearance and balanced proportions ensure comfort while using the pen both with and without the cap posted. The pen is approximately 5 1/2" long capped and 6 3/8" long posted. The artistic fittings are hand worked and polished 3-D twisted rope bands and the solid metal external components add to the pens expensive and hardy feel. The Olympian Elite includes a German 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 mail 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.