Hand craftsmanship, high quality control, and a commitment to traditional values have made the 800 Series of Souveran writing instruments one of the most popular pens of all time. Distinguishing features such as the striped housing and the beak shaped clip make the Souveran anything but ordinary. The fountain pen's 18kt gold nib and feed system are engineered to within 1/1000 of an inch, providing remarkably consistent ink flow. Filling is also a pleasure, due to an ultra-smooth brass turned piston system.