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Very true! Its the definition of an heirloom fountain pen. Nobody that Ive encountered does utilitarian objects the way Dupont does.

 

Very nice! A treasure you can use and enjoy for the rest of your days!

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Stunning!!!

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Beautiful pen!

 

Duponts are very, very high quality beautiful and wonderfully made pens. Put most other makers to shame.

 

Have always been surprised at the relatively little attention they get in the pen community.

 

Enjoy!

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Now that Ive handled one, I am shocked as well. I cant fathom a pen more well made. Its machined to such crazy tolerances! Its absolutely flawless. Until now, my favorite pen has been the MB 149, but next to this Dupont, it feels like cheap (bleep). Dont get me wrong, I still love my 149, but it simply doesnt come close to the build quality of the Dupont. The weight, the cap (posted and not), the balance, and the click... its just stellar. Ill have a difficult time now because buying anything less will feel as though Im compromising. Itll be hard to accept a lessor pen ☹

 

Beautiful pen!

 

Duponts are very, very high quality beautiful and wonderfully made pens. Put most other makers to shame.

 

Have always been surprised at the relatively little attention they get in the pen community.

 

Enjoy!

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Glad to hear you pulled the trigger on the Olympio. Looks like a really nice pen.

 

It's amazing how the Dupont pens fly below the radar. They are a fantastic value on the used market, when you can find one.

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Thanks! I adore this pen. I HIGHLY recommend getting one.

The same dealer I bought mine from has a red one listed. Theyre asking $775, same price they were asking for mine. I offered $500 for mine and they countered with $550. This might be cheating, but cest la vive

 

https://www.ebay.com/i/112352974008

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What is the approximate diameter of the grip?

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Thanks!

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