Fine Nib 14k Gold Nib Platinum Fountain Pen #3776 GATHERED Created in 1978 by a group led by Haruo Umeda, a writer known as Mr. Fountain Pen. The series name comes from the altitude of Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji. This fountain pen is designed for beautiful Japanese writing. It is the first model released in the long-selling series. The gathers applied to the entire body of the pen are for anti-slip purposes. They also serve to release heat, preventing the expansion of air inside the barrel, and maintaining a consistent ink flow. ● Specifications: GATHERED AS resin body ● Size: Total length 143mm (maximum diameter 14.5mm) ● Weight: 21.3g - Color: Black - Material: Plastic/Metal - Nib Material: 14k Gold - Nib Size: F (Fine) - Function: Uses cartridges It is over 40 years old and likely requires maintenance. There are two melted-looking scratches on the lower part of the body (see image). Although it hasn't been used much, please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.