Diplomat Excellence A2 Skyline Blue Fountain Pen
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U.S. Orders:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
- Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
International Orders:
- Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
- Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
A new generation of Excellence, captured in a timeless design. Every evolution of our pens has been focused on our decades of experience. This collection features a new and exclusive closure system that offers a soft sliding click. This pen brings great durability to every task. The Excellence A2 is now equipped with a full metal spring-loaded clip, preventing its deformation and making it easier to hold the pen to a pocket or a folder.
Product Specifications:
Capped Length: 5.46 in.(138.7mm)
Posted Length: 6.18 in.(157.0mm)
Length of Body: 5.1 in.(129.5mm)
Length of Cap: 2.48 in.(63.0mm)
Diameter of Body: 0.51 in.(13.0mm)
Diameter of Cap: 0.55 in.(14.0mm)
Diameter of Grip: 0.44 in.(11.2mm)
Weight: 1.4 oz.(39.69g)
Body Material: Metal
Trim Material: Chrome Plated
Section Material: Metal
Nib Material: Stainless Steel
Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter
Cartridge Type: Standard International
Cap Type: Snap On(Compression)
Postable: Yes
Demonstrator: No
Clip Style: Spring Metal
USE - novels
PAPER OF CHOICE - Tūl
INK - Sailor, Pilot Iroshizuku
THOUGHTS: There is no fountain pen that can touch the quality and finish of Excellence A2 for the price. Diplomat flies under the radar, but their pens do all the talking. Fans of large nibs will appreciate the Excellence A2, which feels almost regal and is larger than the Montblanc 149.
The combination of converter, feed and nib are exemplary: I have never written with a more reliable pen. My example features a fine nib, and I prefer to use pigmented ink--not the commonest pairing, by any means. Yet I have never had a clog, ink feeds in seconds to the tip after each refilling, and the flow is consistent and constant all day long. Compared to other pens, I often have to wait many minutes for ink to reach the nib. Not Diplomat. Sometimes, it does not feel like I am writing with a fountain pen.
If you're a fan of large-nibbed pens, the Excellence A2 will spoil you!
I just purchased my 18th Diplomat A2 or A2+ (almost every color) so I think that says what I think about these pens. Buy one and you’ll be spoiled for most others. It’s the perfection of the finish and the nibs that you just effortlessly set against the paper to write with that set these pens apart. The same for the Aero line! Also, Truphae is the “Tops”. “Shop small when you shop online!” I look forward to the day I can step into the store and shake Chris’s hand! - Keith