Alma Mater Fountain Pen Solid 925 Silver Engraved Barrel Navy Blue Resin Cap Medium Bock Nib. The silver pen is inspired to continue learning and growing, to use education to make a positive impact in the world. The silver barrel bears the exquisite engravings of a grapevine tree and a lily flower – two timeless symbols of the Renaissance era. When your fingers over its surface, you are transported back to the golden age of art, literature, and culture that marked this period in history. The grapevine tree, with its delicate tendrils and juicy fruit, represents the abundance and prosperity that characterized the Renaissance. This era witnessed a flourishing of wealth and creativity, as wealthy patrons and skilled artisans came together to produce some of the most breathtaking works of art and literature the world has ever seen. The grapevine, with its bountiful yield, is a fitting symbol for this era of plenty. The lily flower, on the other hand, represents purity and grace. It is a nod to the refined aesthetic sensibilities that emerged during the Renaissance, as artists and writers sought to create works of art that were both beautiful and intellectually stimulating. The lily’s elegant petals and delicate fragrance embody the ideals of balance and harmony that were so highly prized during this period. Together, the grapevine tree and the lily flower capture the essence of the Renaissance – a time of prosperity, creativity, and refined aesthetics. As you hold this silver pen in your hand, you are reminded of the enduring legacy of this era, and the way in which its ideas and ideals continue to shape our world today. The cap and point section of this pen are made of a deep blue resin, which shimmers and gleams in the light, catching the eye and drawing the viewer in, hand worked with lathe machine. Then the surface is hand polished till reach the smooth and gleaming surface you may see in the pictures and feel in your hands. Our company is a member of the Italian silversmith guild, ensuring compliance with both Italian and European law. Each pen is marked with an oval stamp 925, assuring our clients that we use only solid silver. The fountain pen is equipped with a double-use refilling system that can take both a converter and cartridges. We provide a pumping converter and a set of six cartridges with each pen as a gift. The pen features a medium-sized nib made of 18 kt gold-plated steel, manufactured by the German company Bock, to ensure high-quality writing and a smooth experience. We also offer fine, extra fine, broad nib sizes, and rollerball versions upon request at no additional cost. For those interested, we can upgrade the pen with solid 18 kt gold nibs. This compliance is verified by marking (hallmark) each writing instrument with a rhombus shaped stamp encasing the mark? Our guild symbol and oval stamp “925”. These stamps insure each customer that we are using solid silver 925. Pen Technical Schedule SKU GF508-AD-FVitaGiglioCR06-PR06. 18 kt solid 925 silver – hard resin cap. 18 Kt Gold and Silver plated. Converter or International standard cartridges. Length 140 mm Diameter Max 16 mm. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.