on saleDiplomat Aero Fountain Pen - Orange

Product Code DP-D40302021

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on saleDiplomat Aero Fountain Pen - Orange

Product Code DP-D40302021

In Stock

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$188.00

MSRP $235.00

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This orange Diplomat Aero fountain pen features a Zeppelin-inspired anodized aluminum body with groove-like depressions on the barrel and cap. It has a satisfying soft sliding click cap that posts securely onto the barrel when writing. It features a smooth writing #6 JoWo stainless steel nib, a dark grey grip and trim, and fills via standard international cartridge/converter (both are included).

Note: The converter you receive may vary from what is pictured here.

Click here to shop all compatible short standard international ink cartridges.

Condition
New
Brand
Diplomat
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Orange
Demonstrator

Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.

No
Body Material
Aluminum
Cap Type

How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).

Snap-cap
Compatible inks & refills

Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.

Bottled ink, Standard international short ink cartridges
Filling Mechanism

How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.

Cartridge, Converter
Grip Material
Metal
Nib Size
Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium
Nib Color
Silver
Nib Material
Steel
Postable

Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.

Yes
Retractable

Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).

No
Diameter - Body
14.8mm (0.58in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
14.8mm (0.58in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
17.6mm (0.69in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.

10.0mm
Length - Body

The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.

128mm (5.04in)
Length - Cap
64.1mm (2.52in)
Length - Nib

The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.

22.2mm (0.87in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
139.6mm (5.50in)
Length - Overall (Posted)

When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.

159.1mm (6.26in)
Weight - Body

If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.

30g (1.06oz)
Weight - Cap
11g (0.39oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
41.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.

1.03ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.

1.12ml

Customer Reviews

Based on 38 reviews
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Bob J.
Great pen but

I love this pen and how it writes with a Goulet gold nib. My only issue is that over time the pen develops some slack between the cap and body when closed. It's a snap in (press fit) vice a screw cap design. The slack between the cap and body (I apologize for likely lack of proper terminology) gets annoying over time. Having said that it writes excellent.

J
Joseph T.
Did not write out of box (Fine Nib)

Now that it actually writes, this is a fantastic pen; HOWEVER, it did not write upon first inking due to a clogged nib. I used J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor, a popular ink not known for clogging nibs, and the pen refused to write. Turns out that after 30 minutes of fiddling with it, I had to run a thin piece of plastic film between the nib tines to remove the obstruction, and like I said at the beginning, now it's great. The fit, finish, and feel on this pen are exquisite, and it's everything that I could possibly ask from a $150-$200 pen, except for writing out of the box.

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Duane C.
Beautiful with a caveat

I have enjoyed the beauty of this pen for some time now, and I finally ordered one. On receiving it I found that, in person, it lives up to the kudos it receives. However, for me, it turned out not to be a good fit because the section is a 'frosted' finish metallic one. I have a very hard time gripping these as they are slippery to me. Then the very noticeable shoulder where the section meets the barrel finished it off for me, and I had to sadly return it. If these are not an issue for you, you will love this pen. It is a beautiful item.

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Anonymous
Great quality

Writes very smooth, well balanced. I enjoyed it since I opened it's super nice box

C
Cario L.
Diplomat Aero F

Excellent!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use this pen with ink cartridges? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A cartridge is small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write!

This pen uses standard international ink cartridges, a common size which is available in many colors from various brands.

You can learn more about how to actually install an ink cartridge on our blog, or in this video tutorial:

How do I use a converter? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A converter goes in the place of where the ink cartridge would normally go. From there, you can fill your fountain pen from bottled ink.

A converter is a detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter.

We have a great video showing how to use a converter here:

How do I clean this fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It mostly comes down to flushing out the pen with water, and sometimes a little bit of pen flush if the ink is really stuck. 

We put together a blog post with step-by-step instructions, or you can watch the video here:

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

For even more information about fountain pen cleaning, check out our Fountain Pen 101 video blog post.

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We accept returns for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.