Pens of Note

Delta - Chatterley Delta Dolcevita Fusion Star Sole

Delta produced eighteen of these pens for Chatterley Pens. and I proudly have pen #13 fitted with a smooth Fusion Nib in a stub width.

I have a number of the Chatterley-Delta Dolcevita pens. Why so many of these pens? The pen body and the feel in my hand. The body is based on the classic Delta Dolcevita, and this is a very comfortable pen in my hand.

Sometimes I look at the "new pens" being released by various companies and I find myself gravitating back to the classics in terms of style.

Finally, my experience with Delta pens has been very good. Ever since I visited the company in 2012 I was impressed with the workmanship, the degree of hand work, the small quantities of production, and the attention to detail.

The Sole is turned from a solid bar of resin.

The metal trim on the pen is classic Delta, and is Sterling Silver. Delta produces pens with a more modern look and corresponding trim, but the small band with raised engraving has a very attractive look.

The pen uses the excellent performing Delta ratchet piston fill mechanism. The ink chamber holds a good amount of ink.

I bought this pen for my 2014 trip to the Italian Amalfi Coast. I thought the bright yellow would be just the colour of pen to write with when sitting on the patio at our hotel. You can't go far on the Amalfi Coast without a lemon tree being part of the landscape.

But not only was the look and construction of the pen a draw. I also like the nib. The pen is fitted with Number 6 Fusion Nib in a stub width. The Fusion nib, created by Delta has a steel base nib with a piece of gold fused. I learned about this nib on my visit with Delta. I find the nibs very smooth writers. This is just what I wanted for the serious writing I do daily in my travel journal. (Planning and travel notes are found on marcustravel.com)