


- Brass Body The red-lacquer pen has a cylindrical brass body, with weight balanced by hand in production.
- Stainless Steel Nib The nib is stainless steel, available in fine, medium, and broad.
- Flexible Ink System The pen takes standard international ink cartridges and is compatible with a Diplomat plunger converter for bottled ink.
- Five-Year Warranty Diplomat covers this pen with 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 Red Lacquer Fountain Pen
- Standard international ink cartridge
- Case for three writing instruments
- Warranty card
What ink system does the Diplomat Esteem use?
The Esteem is a cartridge and converter fountain pen that takes standard international ink cartridges. One standard international ink cartridge is included. When the refill runs low, a Diplomat plunger converter is also available so you can draw ink from a bottle. Diplomat bottled ink, 30 ml, is a compatible option Yafa stocks for this pen.
What comes in the box?
The Esteem ships with one standard international ink cartridge and a warranty card, all presented in a case that holds three writing instruments.
Where is the Diplomat Esteem made, and what warranty does it carry?
The Esteem is made in Germany at Diplomat's production site in Cunewalde, Saxony. Diplomat has produced writing instruments in Germany since 1922. The pen carries a five-year manufacturer warranty.

