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Product Code DP-D40911023

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$26.40

MSRP $33.00

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This translucent purple resin Magnum fountain pen is one of Diplomat’s most affordable offerings. The special no-slip lacquer gives the body a soft touch, and it has an ergonomic grip section. It comes equipped with a smooth writing JoWo stainless steel nib, shiny chrome trim, and fills via standard international cartridge/converter (both are included).

Note: The Diplomat Magnum is gradually transitioning from matte to polished nibs. What you receive may be different than what is pictured here.

Click to shop all compatible short or long standard international ink cartridges.

Condition
New
Brand
Diplomat
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Purple
Demonstrator

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

Yes
Body Material
Resin
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 Inks, Standard international long cartridges, Standard international short cartridges
Filling Mechanism

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

Cartridge, Converter
Grip Material
Resin
Nib Size
Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
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
Trim
Silver
Diameter - Body
11.5mm (0.45in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
12.2mm (0.48in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
15.5mm (0.61in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

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

8.3mm
Length - Body

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

123.9mm (4.88in)
Length - Cap
52mm (2.05in)
Length - Nib

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

17.1mm (0.67in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
133.3mm (5.25in)
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.

151.7mm (5.97in)
Weight - Body

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

7g (0.25oz)
Weight - Cap
7g (0.25oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
14.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

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

1.52ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

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

0.55ml

Customer Reviews

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Vanessa B.
Pleasently surprised

Having read the reviews after I placed my order I was a bit worried that I had made a mistake. I have many Diplomat Aero's and I love them. So when this arrived I was quite skeptical, so my first impression is that it is really light and quite small compared with my aero's in circumference . It how ever writes very smoothly, I purchased the Medium nib, I think the price is ok probably paying for the brand name.

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Anonymous
Review of Diplomat Magnum Fountain Pen

The pen meets expectations. It writes nicely with enough roughness. The ink flow is good. It looks good. The material feels a little plastic but not overly so. The grip is sufficient not to be slippery. It rests comfortably in my (relatively a little larger than average) hand. I'm happy to have purchased this pen from The Goulet Pen Co.

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N
not worth the cost

I was excited to get a Diplomat. I opened the box, inked the pen, and wrote a few quotes on my Rhodia notepad. It was not the experience I was expecting for the cost. The pen materials make it feel and look cheap.

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Rose
Very Pleased

Up to this point I have only bought calligraphy pens for when I play with ink in my daily journals. Today's experience with my new fountain pen guarantees it a spot in the quick grab cup on my desk. Thanks for the ink by the way.

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Anonymous
Nice!

My first fountain pen, and I was shocked at how smooth it was to write with. It's very good for my hands, I haven't experienced any cramping since I started using it for writing. Switched to a ballpoint pen when I ran out of ink and ow, ow, ow! I adore the purple color (although I do wish it were solid purple and not semi transparent). It also doesn't seem to work too well with Indian Ink, it kept having to be flooded in order to write properly. But switching it back to water-based ink got it working smoothly again, and much less frustrating! Will definitely buy this as a starter pen again, if ever I was to lose mine (heaven forbid). The shipping was so fast and the note included was very sweet, will also buy from Goulet Pens again. Great deal!

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.