CLEANED, LUBRICATED & TESTED Dear future buyer, This piece is an extremely rare special edition Parker 180 with Bark casing, made in 1980s France and is ready for use, thank you! This beautiful vintage art and design object is equipped with a 14K gold fine/medium nib with 2 writing sizes! That's what makes the 180 design unique: you can turn the nib around on any side and it will either write as a medium or fine! The pen comes with the original converter and can also take modern cartridges. You can take a look at the crosshatch pattern on the holder and notice its amazing look and condition! I invite you to read a little about it here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/56736-parker-180-review/ Feel free to look online more, as the pen was covered in multiple design articles and magazines. It shows almost no scratches and the plating held up exceptionally over the years, with just a few hard to notice spots. Additionally, as a vintage objects collector myself, I carefully checked and maintained it so you will get a fully functional and complete piece of art! The pen is technically and esthetically perfect, passing all tests! Please Note: - The pen is a cartridge type, compatible wit any modern day refills! - The pen comes with the additional original converter - The back panel is meant to hold the pen safe for the photo shoot. - The shipping will be done by courier, with the best protective packaging, insurance and a tracking code, as I would do for myself Thank you for your time and happy treasure hunting!