on saleDelta Spaccanapoli Fountain Pen - Terre

Product Code DE78182-EF

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on saleDelta Spaccanapoli Fountain Pen - Terre

Product Code DE78182-EF

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$120.00

MSRP $150.00

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Terre
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Spaccanapoli, one of the oldest and most iconic streets in Naples, Italy, is not only a place rich in history and culture, but also a source of inspiration for artists and creatives. From this breathtaking backdrop, this exclusive collection of writing instruments is born, each reflecting the essence and spirit of Spaccanapoli. These pens are not simple writing instruments, but true pieces of art, designed to capture the lively atmosphere and unique hues of the city of Naples.

This Delta Spaccanapoli fountain pen was hand turned from a single bar of flecked brown resin, that also has blue throughout. It features a silver clip with a roller, and elegant trim rings with a subtle blue accent. This color is a Goulet Pens exclusive! 

It is fitted with a standard international converter and also accepts standard international ink cartridges. The stainless steel #6 fountain pen nib is made by the German brand JoWo. In addition to several standard nib sizes, there is also a flex nib variant that allows you to alter the line thickness by varying the pressure applied to the nib.

Delta, the renowned Italian pen brand that has been creating stunning and distinct pens since the 1980s, has made a triumphant return after it ceased operations in the 2010s. This new Delta brand has been personally revitalized by Nino Marino, one of Delta's co-founders who also owns and manages Maiora and Nettuno pen brands. Each pen is handmade in Naples, Italy, and is individually numbered.

Condition
New
Brand
Delta
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Blue, Brown
Demonstrator

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

No
Body Material
Resin
Cap Rotations

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

1.5
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, 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
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
14.8mm (0.58in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
15.9mm (0.63in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
18.8mm (0.74in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

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

12.0mm
Length - Body

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

122.3mm (4.81in)
Length - Cap
62.0mm (2.44in)
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)
135.2mm (5.32in)
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.

168.1mm (6.62in)
Weight - Body

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

15g (0.53oz)
Weight - Cap
9g (0.32oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
24.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

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

1.75ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

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

1.15ml

Customer Reviews

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Grace L.
Love it

Comfortable to hold and writes smoothly with just the right amount of feedback! I got the Flex F nib, but it doesn't flex too much. So far, I found it writes well with J Herbin Lie de The ink (no feathering, ink dried fast). I tried it with another brown ink (IWI autumnal equinox) that I got as part of a random sampler set, and it doesn't feel compatible (ink feathered on L!fe and Midori papers). The pen writes wet (at least more so than my Platinum Procyon or Pilot VP), so I suppose ink choice is important here. :)
I forgot to mention: this pen is beautiful in person.

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Jeffrey W.

A great deal on a hand made pen! It’s lovely, feels substantial without being too much, and I like the flex-fine nib that I got with it. It’s a stiff flex, doesn’t feel like a floppy paintbrush the way vintage flex nibs do, but i guess that’s a good compromise. Mine writes very wet at the moment, which makes the lines more medium than fine. I’ll put something drier in it next time. The converter is nice too… decent capacity. Seems to seal well, I’ve carried it in my backpack every day the past week and it’s been working perfectly, no mess and hasn’t skipped. :) O and it looks super nice! There’s nice depth to all the translucent bits included in the resin. Posts solidly but gets quite large when posted.

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RYAN W.
Excellent writer, great color.

This fountain pen is an excellent writer. The uniqueness of this pen in its limited edition color is very aesthetically pleasing. It is very unique setting next to my other fountain pens and I have received several compliments when I have carried it.

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G.V.
A Bargain!

That's such a great pen for a very nice price. Got mine in Flex-Fine, from the second refill writes like a dream. Pen has a very substantial (but not heavy) feel in the hand. the grip diameter is ideal for those who have big hands. Please be noted that in my experience pens from Delta tend to have a skipping issue when you start using them. That goes away with a thorough cleaning and couple of refills. Awesome instrument!

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Steven O.
A pretty smooth road.

This is a very nice pen, as you would expect from Delta. I have no real complaint about the resin other than I had hoped the blue highlights would have been more prominent. They do really shine in the sunlight though. As far as the writing experience goes my pen has an EF nib and it lays down plenty of ink to use in a professional setting to highlight the color of your ink without leaving an overly broad stroke. There is very little feedback but the nib is not glass smooth either. It strikes a happy medium between the two.

This pen is comparable to the Delta Dune in size and performance (about 0.25" shorter). It posts well and is a cartridge converter pen where the Dune is a piston filler. All in all, I am very satisfied with this pen,

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.