From the album: European pens
Out of the three models shown, I only have the Essentio Aluminium, so I can't comment on the accuracy of the descriptions for the other two; but the gripping section on the Essentio Aluminium is just bare, striated metal with no ‘softtouch’ or rubberised coating.
For more details, see:
Faber-Castell Loom Gunmetal fountain pen
Faber-Castell Essentio Carbon fountain pen
Faber-Castell Essentio Aluminium fountain pen
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