This beautiful fountain pen has been designed by Cross as part of the Coventry range, and it is a continuation of the Chinese Zodiac series, this year, commemorating the Year of the Snake. This pen is made from pearl white lacquer, and features elegant and intricate snake engravings that symbolize wisdom, intuition, and transformation. The clip and trim are polished chrome, and the medium-sized nib is crafted from stainless steel. Engraved on the clip is the Cross brand name. This Zodiac fountain pen requires standard Cross ink cartridges. If you wish to use loose ink simply use a Cross piston converter (8756). On the day of purchase, this beautiful fountain pen will be presented inside a Cross black gift box.