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  • Aeolus ballpoint pen, African blackwood, rhodium plated

    £45.00

    An exquisite twist action ballpoint pen that oozes quality. Hand turned from African blackwood and adorned with high quality rhodium and black Ti plated components. Rhodium is an exquisite and valuable precious metal. Its brilliance, hardness, and beauty make it a favourite of fine pen collectors. Rhodium is extremely durable; it doesn't tarnish easily and is very resistant to scratching and acids. This pen has a silky smooth action and is a joy to use.

    Aeolus is a Greek word meaning quick moving or nimble.

    African Blackwood is used in the manufacture of musical instruments and fine furniture. Because of its hardness and density, it provides a particularly high quality, harmonious sound. The tonal qualities of African blackwood are particularly valued when used in woodwind instruments, principally clarinets, oboes, transverse flutes, piccolos, Highland pipes.

    This pen is supplied with a black Parker style refill (installed), a black velvet presentation box and a black velvet drawstring pouch. 

    Style: Sirocco twist ballpoint pen.

    Material: Body is made from African blackwood. Rhodium and black Ti plated components.

    Refill: Parker style.

    Finish: High gloss.

    Length: 12.5cm

    Diameter: 1.4cm

    Weight: 38g