Monteverde Dakota Fountain Pen - Raw Flame
The Monteverde Dakota fountain pen combines compact portability with full-sized writing comfort when posted. This Raw Flame variant features a hand-flamed stainless steel barrel that creates a unique, one-of-a-kind iridescent finish—shifting between deep blues, purples, oranges, and reds depending on the light. Each pen's pattern is unrepeatable, with minor variations adding to its handcrafted character.
Inspired by the Douglas C-47 Skytrain (Dakota) aircraft that played a pivotal role in World War II, the Monteverde Dakota collection honors the 80th anniversary of the war's end. The pen's sleek design includes an engraved propeller on the cap and a satisfying slip-in closure mechanism that keeps ink fresh and ready.
Equipped with a premium German-made JoWo #5 steel nib in your choice of Extra-Fine, Fine, or Medium, the Dakota delivers smooth, consistent performance. It accepts standard international short cartridges or the included piston converter for refilling. Comes beautifully packaged in a luxury gift box with a military green themed sleeve honoring the Dakota's legacy.
More about the Douglas C-47 Skytrain:
This aircraft was instrumental during crucial moments of the World War II, most notably on D-Day, June 6, 1944. During this pivotal operation, the C-47 Skytrain was vital in executing Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy. It transported thousands of paratroopers, including the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and delivered essential supplies and equipment to the landing forces.
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- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Monteverde
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Assorted
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Stainless steel
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Snap-cap
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink, Standard international short ink cartridges
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Cartridge, Converter
- Grip Material
- Resin
- Nib Size
- Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium
- Nib Color
- Silver
- Nib Material
- Steel
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- Yes
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Trim
- Silver
- Diameter - Body
- 12.7mm (0.50in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 12.7mm (0.50in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 16.5mm (0.65in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 8.3mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 118.5mm (4.67in)
- Length - Cap
- 78.9mm (3.11in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 16.7mm (0.66in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 121.5mm (4.78in)
- Length - Overall (Posted)
When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.
- 155.9mm (6.14in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 19g (0.67oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 10g (0.35oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 29.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.
- 0.98ml
- Max Ink Capacity - Converter
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.
- 0.77ml
