on saleDiplomat Aero Fountain Pen - Marrakesh Brown/Gold (Special Edition)

I just received my new Marrakesh Brown/Gold Aero. I have always had an eye on the Diplomat Aero FP. But, I never really felt moved to pull the trigger on past models until I stumbled on this limited edition. After collecting FP's for close to 10 years, I tend to look for new pens that are different or beautiful in a way that make me want to ink them up and use. While I'm not a big fan of brown-colored pens, the combination of brown with the gold trim and duo-toned nib was too nice to pass up.

The weight and balance of the pen is nice (in my small to medium-sized male hand). The section is a nice length making for a comfortable writing experience. Though metal, the section's anodized matte finish is smooth but not slippery (in contrast to the Lamy Studio). I love the push cap and the clip is just springy enough. Overall, the build quality is excellent as expected from the German brand and is in line with the cost of the pen.

The medium nib I chose has to be the nicest out-of-the box experience I've had. It is smooth and did not require any adjustments, which is unusual these days. The duo-toned nib is beautiful. Not sure why they don't do that more often.

I inked it with the Private Reserve brown that came as a gift with the pen. Writes very much like a western medium, perhaps medium/broad for some. Wetness was just right for me. I often reverse write if I am using copy paper or the like and the Aero does a great job with this. The included branded converter fits nice and tight. It would have been nice if it was a ****-in converter but I have no concerns of leaking.

Overall, a wonderful 5-star pen. If you have had your eye on a Diplomat and thinking of this model, go ahead and get it while you can.

I love the feel of this pen, its weight is to my preference. It has given me some dry starts during writing repeatedly, but I suspect this is paper related. The medium is definitely wet and wide by Western standards. I may purchase a fine nib replacement some day. The pen is very attractive and was a good purchase.

Great writer. Just heavy enough as a metal pen, but not too much to fatigue your hand while writing.
Well balanced
Beautiful colors
My broad nib writes bold and wet

Cons: The clip can be hard to pinch out over a shirt pocket, but it functions well. The posting is not as secure as I'd like.

I promised myself that I would not buy another Aero but I could not resist the color of this one. I got the fine nib this time. Fantastic writer. Beautiful color. Fantastic pen. 'Nuff said.

Admittedly, Diplomat Aeros are far and away my preferred fountain pen. This is my 7th.. With that said, this Marrakesh Brown/Gold edition is absolutely gorgeous. Honestly, the lacquered finish is well beyond what I expected and the quality of it is perfect! I'm so pleased Goulet was able to get this beautiful edition and that I was able to get my hands on one.