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Confident and contemporary, the Diplomat Excellence A2 Fountain Pen in Yellow & Chrome brings German precision to a vivid, high-gloss silhouette. Its all-metal construction carries a reassuring solidity, while the luminous lacquer and polished chrome accents create a crisp, modern profile suited to daily writing or a refined desk setup.
Machined with tight tolerances and finished in a rich multi-layer lacquer, the Excellence A2 showcases Diplomat's focus on durability and finish quality. The spring-loaded clip slips cleanly over fabrics without stretching, and the cap engages with Diplomat's soft sliding closure for a smooth, secure snap that helps preserve ink freshness between sessions. Chrome appointments underscore the pen's structured lines, with the bright yellow lacquer offering a bold yet balanced statement.
Available with a finely tuned stainless steel nib or an optional 14k gold nib, the Excellence A2 delivers steady, reliable flow and a clean line across a wide range of papers. Choose from extra fine, fine, medium, or broad to match your hand and writing style. The pen's weight is comfortably distributed for control without fatigue, and the metal section provides a steady grip that enhances precision over long notes or quick signatures. Its international cartridge/converter system offers flexible ink choices for enthusiasts and everyday writers alike.
Since 1922, Diplomat has produced writing instruments in Germany with an emphasis on longevity, refined mechanics, and honest materials. The Excellence A2 reflects that approach: a robust, lacquered metal pen engineered for years of consistent performance without unnecessary complication.
The nib is very smooth and absolutely dumps out ink. This makes all your light-colored inks readable!
The section makes it tough to use for more than a few lines. It's slick and the pen is heavy, so my fingers slide down towards the very bottom where it's narrow and I'm almost touching the nib. I want to try wrapping some tape around it to give it some grip but I can't bring myself to bandage this pen yet.
The cap snaps on in a really neat way.
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Special Request Items and Custom-Made Products: Certain items, such as special request items or custom-made products, may require additional shipping time. In such cases, please allow up extra time for these items to be shipped.
Pre-Orders: Any items available for pre-order will have the estimated delivery date listed in the product description.
Product Descriptions: We highly recommend reading the product descriptions carefully before making a purchase, especially for items with extended shipping times. Any information regarding extended shipping times or special requirements will be mentioned in the product description.
Drop Shipping: In the event of errors in our on-hand inventory or to expedite delivery, some items may be drop shipped directly from our US distributors. This means that these items will be shipped directly from the distributor's warehouse to your designated shipping address.
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Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
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Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
Please note that shipping times may vary depending on the destination and other factors beyond our control. Customs duties, taxes, and any additional fees associated with international shipments are the responsibility of the customer.
Refunds: A full refund will be issued for returned items.
Condition of Return: To be eligible for a refund, the item must be returned in its original condition, including all original boxes and packaging.
Restocking Fee: For used items or items missing their original packaging, a 20% restocking fee will be applied.
Refund Method: Refunds will be processed using the original form of payment.
Return Shipping: Customers are responsible for the shipping costs associated with the return, unless the return is due to a product defect or an error on our part.
Return Process: To initiate a return, please contact our customer service team with your order details and the reason for return. Once the return is approved, you will receive further instructions on how to proceed.
Refund Processing Time: Please allow up to 7 business days for the refund to be processed after we receive the returned item.
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