


- Brass Body The black barley pen has a cylindrical brass body.
- Stainless Steel Nib The nib is stainless steel, available in fine, medium, and broad.
- Ink Filling System The pen accepts standard international ink cartridges and is compatible with a Diplomat plunger converter for bottled ink.
- Five-Year Warranty The pen carries a five-year manufacturer warranty.
| Body | Brass, cylindrical |
|---|---|
| Nib | Stainless steel |
| Nib sizes | Fine, medium, broad |
| Nib maker | JoWo |
| Filling system | Cartridge / converter |
| Takes | Standard international ink cartridges |
| Barrel diameter | 12 mm |
| Capped length | 135 mm |
| Posted length | 155 mm |
| Uncapped length | 124 mm |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Made in | Germany |
| Warranty | Five years |
- Diplomat Esteem Black Barley Fountain Pen
- Standard international ink cartridge
- Case for three writing instruments
- Warranty card
What ink system does this fountain pen use?
The Diplomat Esteem Black Barley takes standard international ink cartridges. One standard international ink cartridge is included in the box. When you need a replacement, the pen also accepts a Diplomat plunger converter, which lets you draw ink from a bottle. Yafa Brands stocks Diplomat bottled ink, 30 ml, as a compatible option for use with the converter.
What comes in the box with the Esteem Black Barley?
The box contains the pen itself, one standard international ink cartridge, a case for three writing instruments, and a warranty card. The converter for bottled ink is available separately if you want to use the Diplomat bottled ink, 30 ml, that Yafa stocks.
Where is the Diplomat Esteem made?
The Diplomat Esteem is made in Germany at Diplomat's production site in Cunewalde, Saxony. Diplomat has produced writing instruments in Germany since 1922. The brass body is balanced by hand during production.
What warranty does the Esteem carry?
The Diplomat Esteem fountain pen carries a five-year manufacturer warranty. The warranty card is included in the box with the pen.

