Generic / Unbranded (Third-Party Fountain Pen)
Standard Iridium Point Germany Nib Pen (Generic)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Standard International Cartridge / Converter
Condition
Good (shows minor signs of use, dry ink residue on tipping)
Estimated Value
$5 – $15 USD
Era
Modern (2000s–Present)
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Standard International Cartridge / Converter
Body Material
Brushed Metal / Aluminum body with chrome grip collar
Trim Material
Chrome / Silver-tone plating
Color / Pattern
Brushed Silver / Matte Metallic finish
Cap Type
Snap Cap (typical for this model design)
Clip Design
Standard straight metal clip
Barrel Shape
Cylindrical / Tapered
Nib Details
Nib Material
Stainless Steel (Gold-plated accent / Stainless nib marked 18KGP - 18K Gold Plated)
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Standard rigid nib
Nib Condition
Fair to Good; tines appear aligned, but requires thorough cleaning to remove dried ink residue around the breather hole and tip
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 135–140 mm capped, standard full-size profile
Weight Estimate
20–30 grams (medium weight due to metallic construction)
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Modern (2000s–Present)
Country of Origin
China (with generic IPG nib marked Iridium Point Germany)
Rarity
Common
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good (shows minor signs of use, dry ink residue on tipping)
Filling System Condition
Functional; standard cartridge/converter interface
Estimated Value
$5 – $15 USD
Special Features
Scrollwork engraving on the nib face stamped with '18KGP' and 'Iridium Point Germany' branding
Ink Recommendations
Standard fountain pen friendly inks such as Waterman Absolute Brown, Pilot Iroshizuku, or Diamine
Care Recommendations
Flush thoroughly with lukewarm water and a drop of dish soap to clear dry ink around the nib feed before writing
Interesting Facts
The stamp 'Iridium Point Germany' (IPG) was historically used by German nib manufacturers (like Schmidt, Bock, or JoWo), but modern generic steel nibs produced globally commonly adopt this stamp purely as a styling convention.
Overall Assessment
An affordable, entry-level metal fountain pen equipped with a standard steel '18KGP' IPG nib. Excellent as a daily workhorse or starter fountain pen once properly cleaned and inked.