on saleDelta DV Original Mid-Size Fountain Pen - Blue Demonstrator (Special Edition)

Product Code DE78136-EF

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on saleDelta DV Original Mid-Size Fountain Pen - Blue Demonstrator (Special Edition)

Product Code DE78136-EF

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$256.00

MSRP $365.00

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Blue Demonstrator
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This Special Edition Delta DV Original Mid-Size Fountain Pen is a must-have for writing enthusiasts. With a luxurious blue marbled resin cap and finial, and a blue demonstrator body with sterling silver trim, it has a mid-sized comfortable design that fits perfectly in your hand. Equipped with a JoWo #6 steel nib, you'll be able to smoothly write with precision and ease.

The fountain pen is refillable using the smooth operating piston mechanism. Each pen is handmade in Naples, Italy.

Individually numbered on the back of the cap, this fountain pen is available in limited quantities exclusively from Goulet Pens. 

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.

Yes
Body Material
Resin
Cap Rotations

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

1.25
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 ink
Filling Mechanism

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

Piston
Grip Material
Resin
Nib Size
Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, 1.1mm Stub, Flex
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
15.6mm (0.61in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
17.0mm (0.67in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
20.5mm (0.81in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

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

12.4mm
Length - Body

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

131.1mm (5.16in)
Length - Cap
64.2mm (2.53in)
Length - Nib

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

22.5mm (0.89in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
143.7mm (5.66in)
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.

173.7mm (6.84in)
Weight - Body

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

24g (0.85oz)
Weight - Cap
10g (0.35oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
34.0g
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.

1.61ml

Customer Reviews

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Anthony M.
In Love!

Beautiful writer, feels amazing in the hand, checks all the boxes for me. There’s so much more I could say, but I’ll just leave it to this, I treasure it :)

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G.P.
Chunky and gorgeous

This is such a cool pen. It's much thicker than I was expecting it to be. I have a Delta Duna and I was expecting it to be in that ballpark of size, but no, this is way fatter. It feels like holding a Crayola marker. Lucky for me I have giant hands. (XXL gloves) So I write with it posted and it looks normal in my banana hands. Seriously though, if this is mid size, I want nothing to do with oversized!

Jowo nibs are nice stock but I swapped mine out immediately for a custom omniflex from fpnibs. They extend the slit in the tines down further into the nib allowing for a very bouncy and flexible feel with great line variation. I paid extra for them to grind it to an extra extra fine. Now it basically writes like a smooth version of a zebra/Nikko G.(Dip pen nib) This is an expensive upgrade but the pen deserved it. I am new to flex writing but I'm having a blast with this type of nib.

The pen is gorgeous. Blue is my favorite color and this one is a nice vibrant deep shade of blue. I wish more of it was demonstrator instead of the cracked ice look only because it's my 3rd pen with that type of pattern.

The piston action is very smooth. There is a blind cap that removes to expose a metal **** for the piston. Operating it doesn't take excessive force and when you've backed up completely you will hear and feel click similar to a torque proof screwdriver. I've only had it for a day and used up a whole fills worth of ink because I wrote so much. I wish it held more ink because the see through demonstrator portion is mostly filled with the piston mechanism and you only get to see a little bit of ink. Probably half of what's actually in there. So despite it being a demonstrator, you only get to see about an ink windows worth of ink in the pen.

The cap posts making it quite long, I wish it went deeper into the body, it doesn't fully cover the blind cap when posted.

I know this uses jowo nibs, but for some reason I couldn't unscrew the nib unit and housing out of the pen like with my Delta Duna. I didn't want to push it further so I just pulled the nib and feed out in order to retrofit the custom omniflex. Something to take note about if you plan on swapping nibs.

Overall, I love this pen. If you like the look and don't mind a girth pen, it's a joyful writing experience. Even with the stock nib. If you get the semi flex omniflex it's even better to write with even if you don't flex it.

T
Thomas

An excellent addition to any Delta Dolce Vita pen collection

T
Thomas M.
Another Delta Classic

A well balanced Delta original. Buttery smooth, sits perfectly in the hand, writes effortlessly! A worthy addition to any collection.

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.