The Tire-Bouchon fountain pen which is French for corkscrew reflects perfectly with the art of wine-making and this pen embraces the skill by incorporating wine making into the pen itself. The nib of the pen is medium in size and is made from 18K gold and can either take cartridges or a converter which can be used for bottled ink. The body of the pen embraces a beautiful Oak timber wood barrel with silver toned hardware periodically spread up the pen. The Oak wood is also used in wine making, specifically used to make the wine barrels. The pen cap is also made from oak featuring a stainless steel clip embracing the shape of a bunch of grapes which are what used to make wine. Tying in with the wine making tradition is a corkscrew hidden inside the pen which is ideal for opening a bottle of wine. This is a great pen for those who are also wine enthusiasts as well as pen collectors. Tire-Bouchon should be regarded as one would a once in a lifetime vintage especially as only 100 of these were made. Montegrappa have out done themselves with the beautifully made vintage Tire-Bouchon fountain pen which is so strongly made. On the day of purchase the rollerball pen will come presented in its own Oak timber bespoke presentation box.