This new Sheaffer fountain pen has a metal barrel, finished in black lacquer. It has a bright palladium plated cap with a gold plated cap band and clip. The top of the cap is finished with a pearl "jewel".

The prelude is a cartridge/converter filler - it can use standard Sheaffer ink cartridges, or can be bottle filled using the twist-action converter supplied. The nib has an attractive two-colour finish in gold and palladium plate, it comes with a choice of fine, medium or broad tip.

This is a brand new pen and carries the usual manufacturer's guarantee.