The pen is handmade from blue orca rhinoplastic which is a great blend of various shades of blue polished to a glass like finish. The hardware is platinum plated. The american 2000is a high-end pen with a decorative andelegantly styled finial and end of barrel stud.
The cap screws on barrel with a fast 1/4 turn (quad thread)and the cap posts on end of barrel with a fast 1/4 turn. A tight sealkeeps ink fresh. A true "professional" looking and functioning pen, it has a stylish and rich appearance and balanced proportions to ensure comfort while using the pen both with and without the cap posted. The pen is approximately 5 1/2" long capped and 6 3/8" long posted. The american 2000 includes a two toned german iridium tipped nib and includes both a siphon pump and blue ink cartridge.
There is no finer gift to others or yourself than a stunningly beautiful, totally unique (the only one in the world), handmade quality utilitarian object that will be treasured and used for a lifetime.