The Sapphire fountain pen is a lovely solid weight pen., both barrel and cap were made of copper . One just has to uncap this black beauty and apply it to the nearest writing material and it sails across the surface like an ice cube across a hot surface. It doesn’t matter if you are jotting down quick notes or writing a slow note showing off your penmanship, this pen does it all. The Sapphires silky smooth action has quickly secured its place as your everyday pen and gets looks every time you slip it out of your pocket and into your hand. The Sapphire is truly one of the best kept secrets of the orient.