S.T. DuPont Artisans at the foot of the French Alps, combine their talents to create The Orpheo. It is a pen nonpareil – hand- finished in platinum appointments combined with the most extraordinary Chinese lacquering. The lacquering process often exceeds 90 days. The cap is adorned with a distinguishing guilloche that makes this set unique among the Orpheo line.The fountain pen comes with an 18k gold nib with a rhodium mask to match the platinum appointments. Available in Purple and Black Lacquer. The fountain pen uses cartridges or converter.