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Product Code DP-D40903025

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on saleDiplomat Magnum Fountain Pen - Aegean Blue

Product Code DP-D40903025

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$26.40

MSRP $33.00

Color:
Aegean Blue
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This turquoise blue 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 a black ergonomic grip section. It comes equipped with a smooth writing JoWo stainless steel nib, 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
Turquoise/Teal
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 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 ink, Standard international short ink cartridges, Standard international long 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
Fine, Medium
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
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

Based on 30 reviews
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j.M.
Bad grip

I can not write with this pen for more than a few minutes before my hand hurts. The part underneath the nib is flat and the edges dig into my finger. On the plus side when I do write with it is lovely. The nib is nice and bouncy.

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Jeff M.
Good Writer

I got this pen in the fine nib after hearing all about the bouncy nib. The nib is really nice but not sure I get a lot of bounce. The nib is very smooth and gives an excellent ink flow. The pen is really slim and feels more plasticly than I had hoped for the price. This pen feels like a durable "Preppy".

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David N.
Great writing pen in a subtle package

The nib on the Magnum is great. It is noticeably bouncier than other steel nibs I have. I have tried it in medium and fine and enjoy both. This pen is compact and lightweight. The nib is smaller. It does not draw a lot of attention. I used it as my EDC pen teaching highschool loaded with Liberty's Elysium matching school colors. Occasionally, students ask about the nib. I let them try it a moment. If they are WOWed, I have a Varsity to give them.Unfortunately, because the pen is so lightweight, it fell out of my pocket and I lost it. I want to order another like it.

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Anonymous
Excellent Fountain Pen

Being my first fountain pen and being on the beginner end, I can say I truly love using it. I also ordered a second one. Using this Diplomat made me a user for life.

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LoriP
Nice lightweight pen

I really like this pen. I thought it was kinda funny lookin so I put off buying it for a while. I inked it up with Pilot Iroshizuki Ama-iro (I'm a match the ink to the color of the pen kinda gal) and hooo weeee does it write smooth. I don't know if its a nice wet ink or what but I love it. When I watch it write the fine tip tines ever so slightly spread a little so maybe that's it. Whatever, I'm diggin it. Other reviews say it's too light and plasticky but I like the weight and sure its a cheap plastic but it's not too expensive and I think it's worth it

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.