on saleDelta Lapis Blue Celluloid Fountain Pen - Rosegold (Limited Edition)

Product Code DE78122-14K-EF

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Product Code DE78122-14K-EF

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$449.00

MSRP $695.00

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Lapis Blue Rosegold

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Delta returns with a magnificent new Limited Edition that takes the finest elements from its illustrious past while highlighting the reborn company’s exquisite attention to detail and quality.  

Made of a rare 30 year old lapis blue celluloid that is impossible to reproduce today, this fountain pen maintains many of the design cues familiar to fans of Delta from years past. From the Greek key mid- ring, the signature Delta roller-wheel style clip, to the smooth operating piston mechanism and ink view window, this limited edition speaks classic Delta.  

Offered in two lustrous trims (chrome and rose gold) that highlight the elegance and details of its eye-catching design, this Delta Lapis Blue has rose gold trim, and is limited to only 188 individually numbered pieces of each trim. Each pen is manufactured by skilled artisans in Naples, Italy and engraved with the Delta signature logo and limited edition number.   The solid 14K nib is engraved in the classic Delta style and is offered in an incredible array of nib sizes.

Condition
New
Brand
Delta
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Blue
Demonstrator

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

No
Body Material
Celluloid
Cap Rotations

For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.

1
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).

Screw-cap
Compatible inks & refills

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

Bottled Inks
Filling Mechanism

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

Piston
Grip Material
Celluloid
Nib Size
Extra-Fine, Fine, 1.1mm Stub, Flex Fine
Nib Color
Rose Gold
Nib Material
14K gold
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
Trim
Rose Gold
Diameter - Body
14.4mm (0.57in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
14.5mm (0.57in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
17.4mm (0.69in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

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

11.0mm
Length - Body

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

128.8mm (5.07in)
Length - Cap
60.0mm (2.36in)
Length - Nib

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

22.7mm (0.89in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
139.6mm (5.50in)
Weight - Body

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

20g (0.71oz)
Weight - Cap
8g (0.28oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
28.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Piston Vac

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using the built-in piston or vacuum filling mechanism.

0.53ml

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Gillian B.

Lovely pen. Just wish Delta had done real engraving or molding for the center band and nib instead of laser engraving as it feels rough to touch. Other Italian pens at this price point do.

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G. W.
Lapis Blue

Really fine pen. Has a nice weight. The ink flows nicely. The piston works beautifully (and the number of the pen in the set is engraved on the cap). Who knows what it will be 6 months to a year out, but right now it is fine to the touch and smooth to the paper.

J
Joseph J.
Happy with purchase

It is a great writer. Ink capacity seems low as I am filling it more than my other pens. Perhaps that means I am using it more!

FAQs about Fountain Pens

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above. 

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

  • Cartridge - A 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! Check out our quick guide here.
  • Converter - 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. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
  • Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
  • Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
  • Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

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

It depends on the filling mechanism, but it mostly comes down to flushing it out with water, and sometimes a little bit of Pen Flush if the ink is really stuck. 

It's a bit easier to show than to tell, so we've put together a few quick videos showing you the process:

How often do I need to clean my fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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.

My pen won’t write! What do I do? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

First things first... make sure you have ink in the pen! Be sure that the ink cartridge or converter is seated properly in the pen, and that you aren't out of ink.

We always recommend you give your pen a good cleaning first, using our Goulet Pen Flush, or a drop of dish soap in some water. New pens often have some machining oil residue left in the feed, so a good cleaning often does the trick first.

If that still doesn't work, try priming the feed. This consists of either dipping your pen nib and feed in ink, or forcing ink from the converter down into the feed. 

If it’s still not working after that, please reach out to us so we can help! 

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

You can submit a return request within 30 days of your order date. 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.

Please note we are unable to accept a return of any Namiki or Sailor Bespoke fountain pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.