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Product Code DP-D40315025G

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Product Code DP-D40315025G

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$220.00

MSRP $265.00

Color:
Antique Rose
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This pastel pink Diplomat Aero fountain pen features a Zeppelin-inspired anodized aluminum body with groove-like depressions on the barrel and cap. It has a satisfying soft sliding click cap that posts securely onto the barrel when writing. It features a smooth writing #6 JoWo stainless steel nib, matte chrome grip and trim, and fills via standard international cartridge/converter (both are included).

This pen features a custom nib grind by Gena Salorino of Custom Nib Studio, into a medium cursive italic. It’s slightly more crisp than your typical stub, for a more distinct line variation. But the corners of the tip are ground smooth so it feels nice on the page.

Click here to shop all compatible short standard international ink cartridges.

Note: The converter you receive may vary from what is pictured here.

As these nibs have been modified, please contact us directly for any warranty issues.

Condition
New
Brand
Diplomat
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Pink
Demonstrator

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

No
Body Material
Aluminum
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 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
Metal
Nib Size
Medium Cursive Italic
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
14.8mm (0.58in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
14.8mm (0.58in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
17.6mm (0.69in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

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

10.0mm
Length - Body

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

128mm (5.04in)
Length - Cap
64.1mm (2.52in)
Length - Nib

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

22.2mm (0.87in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
139.6mm (5.50in)
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.

159.1mm (6.26in)
Weight - Body

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

30g (1.06oz)
Weight - Cap
11g (0.39oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
41.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

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

1.03ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

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

1.12ml

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Deborah A.
Awesome custom grind

Thank you to Drew for showing us how to open the boxed pen from Diplomat! I would have taken a crow bar out on that thing. Happy times with my new Diplomat Aero with the custom grind by Gina Solerno. Please give us more like this. D.

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Anonymous
Great pen, customer service

The first pen that arrived had a small patch where the paint had chipped away, probably during the manufacturing. The exchange process was really great, so now I know it's not just the front-end of the customer experience that's excellent. The replacement pen was perfect, with a personal note from the person who inspected it. The return package also came with another free sticker and mini lollipop, an unexpected but happy surprise. The pen itself is growing on me. This wasn't my first or even second preferred color choice, but I wanted to try the custom cursive italic nib but my first choice didn't have that option and my second was sold out. I'm not used to writing with this type of nib, but it's like the pen is guiding me and I'm happy to go along with it. And I like the weight and textured ridges, it adds to the tactile experience.One thing I've noticed is that I end up holding this pen close to the nib...not because the metal is slippery...but because this just seems to be where my hand lands and then it gets all inky, not a huge deal. A few days in it just completely stopped writing...even though there was plenty of ink. Gave it a couple of shakes and it was back to normal.

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Kristy G.
Don't wait!

Being a southpaw and fairly new to fountain pens I'm nervous to purchase any new pen. This one I almost waited too long. Pink is not one of my favorite colors but this shade is beautiful in person. This pen and nib are simply amazing! So smooth, beautiful line variations, and I don't have to change my grip or style to be able to write beautifully. I have a new favorite

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Mary E.W.
Sleek and Elegant

The Aero Diplomat pen is a beautiful pen to see, a pleasure to write with, with its buttery smooth nib and a joy to use! I like to match pens with inks, so this is inked with Iroshizuku Kosumosu, a pretty pink to match the Antique Rose color I selected. This is a beautifully made pen and I recommend it highly!

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Nancy M.
Love, love, love this pen

I just got this pen today... I love it. It writes so smoothly. It needs to be posted for a better balance in the hand, but...dang... It writes really well. I'm so glad I invested in this pen with the custom nib grind. Paired this with the purple murasaki-shikibu iroshizuku ink. Nice true purple.

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.