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In my quest for a fountain pen/stylus combo, I ran down the Online Icone, and ordered one from Germany. This was delivered promptly, in its presentation box. So far, I'm completely satisfied with the order. The Online Icone is a very sleek aluminium design, with a choice of colours for the brushed metal cap. Obviously, the style won't suit everyone - you could describe it as Art Deco - but I'm perfectly happy with it. Plus, build quality is high: materials feel good quality, and the cap clicks firmly onto the barrel. This may be a heavier pen for some tastes, especially with the cap on while writing, but the barrel is slender, and of course you don't have to use the cap. The clip, incidentally, is well up on the cap, which does make for a better fit in your pocket. The stylus tip of the pen is excellent. It's metal mesh rather than cheaper rubber, and screws off for replacement. It's one of the best styluses I've used for onscreen writing. The metal mesh also means that the stylus tip suits the rest of the pen very well. And as a pen? The Icone uses Standard ink cartridges. As someone who likes a thinner nib, I'm more than happy with its tip, and its balance. Online quotes a 5-year guarantee on the iridium nib. At EUR 44.95, I'd favour the Online Icone as a pen in any case. With the stylus option as well, it's an excellent buy, and recommended.