


- Brass Body The Matte Chrome pen has a cylindrical brass body, with weight balanced by hand during production.
- Stainless Steel Nib The nib is stainless steel and is available in fine, medium, and broad.
- Cartridge or Converter The pen accepts standard international ink cartridges. A Diplomat plunger converter is also available 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 Matte Chrome Fountain Pen
- Standard international ink cartridge
- Case for three writing instruments
- Warranty card
What ink system does this fountain pen use?
The Esteem takes standard international ink cartridges, and 1 is included in the box. When the refill runs low, you can replace it with another standard international ink cartridge. A Diplomat plunger converter is also available, which lets you draw ink directly from a bottle. Yafa stocks Diplomat bottled ink, 30 ml, as a compatible option for use with the converter.
What nib widths does the Esteem come in?
The Esteem fountain pen is available in fine, medium, and broad. The nib is stainless steel. If you are unsure which width to choose, fine lays down a narrower line and broad a wider one; medium sits between the two.
Where is the Diplomat Esteem made?
The Esteem is made in Germany. Diplomat's production site has been located in Cunewalde, Saxony since 2001. Diplomat has produced writing instruments in Germany since 1922. Yafa Brands is the exclusive North American distributor for Diplomat.

