Pens by Norman

There are many styles of pens.  They vary in shape, metal plating and design.  They use different style ink refills.  Following you will find information about each style we use for our pens.  When you look at a particular pen in our site, the description will include information about the pen style.  On the category menu you can click on Pens by Style to view pens in any of these types.   Much of the following information comes from the companies who supply the pen platings for us.

Art Deco [David Broadwell] … This is a highly stylized pen with a threaded cap.  It has heavy 2-micron thick plating. The fountain pen has a high quality German made Iridium Tip pen nib.  The rollerball pen uses a high quality German made Schmidt Ceramic Rollerball refill.   Rotate the nib end counter-clockwise in order to access the refill.  Overall length is approximately 5 ¾" closed.

Cambridge ...  This high-end pen is ornately decorated with sculptured representations of grapes and grape leaves. The 3-D sculptural designs are on the body, band, clip and cap. The fountain pen uses quality iridium tipped nib, made in Germany. The rollerball uses a Hauser or Schmidt refill. Rotate the pen nib to replace the refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ½".

Churchill ... This pen has good heft and a threaded top.  The fountain pen uses quality iridium tipped nib, made in Germany. It can use a convertible ink cartridge.  The rollerball uses a high quality German made Schmidt Ceramic Rollerball refill.   Rotate the top end counterclockwise from the body of the pen in order to access the refill. Overall length is approximately  5 ½ ".

Cigar ... This double twist ball point pen has a large barrel for a comfortable grip.  It uses a Parker style refill.   Pull apart the two segments of the body of the pen in order to access the refill. Overall length is approximately  5 ½ ".

Classic Elite II ...Elegant, contemporary design with a stylish clip. The pen has good balance and is a comfortable size for most any hand. It has a threaded, repostable cap. The fountain pen uses quality iridium tipped nib, made in Germany. It can use a convertible ink cartridge. The rollerball uses a Parker style gel refill. Rotate the nib counterclockwise in order to access the refill. Overall length closed is approximately 5 ¼".

Duchess … This twist pen is elegant and proportioned to fit a woman's hand. It features eight clear Swarovski crystals circling the pen.  Pull apart the body from the etched metal top in order to access the Cross style ballpoint refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ⅛".

El Grande … This is a large twist pen with a bold look. It is surprisingly light and well balanced for its size (.6" cap diameter). The rollerball cartridge is ceramic-tipped for durability. The fountain pen has an iridium-tipped nib and uses a cartridge or bottled ink. Rotate the top counter clockwise to replace the rollerball refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ½".

EZ Grasp … This click pen is a convenient size with comfortable heft and a well balanced design.  It comes with a wide contoured soft grip and a Parker style gel refill.  Rotate the nib end to access the refill.  Overall length is approximately 5 ½". 

Flat Top … This pen has a single twist mechanism and has the appearance of having a threaded cap with a flat top.  The pen uses a Parker style ballpoint refill.  Rotate the pen top counter clockwise in order to access the refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ½". 

Gemini … The Gemini has a very contemporary look with a zigzag clip and highly stylized metal plating.  It is available in either a click pen or a pencil. Both have 24 karat gold plated brass parts with epoxy coating.  The pen uses a Parker style ballpoint refill. Rotate the pen nib counter clockwise in order to access the refill.  To add lead, unscrew the click mechanism plunger. Overall length is approximately 5 ⅜". 

Gentlemen's … The Gentlemen's is a larger, heftier pen with sleek plating. The fountain pen features a top quality German-made two-tone nib with iridium point while the rollerball includes a ceramic tipped Schmidt cartridge. Rotate the nib counter clockwise in order to access the refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ¾" closed. 

Jr. Gentlemen's … The Jr. Gentlemen's pen has a sleek, classic appearance. It has a threaded end cap that is postable on either end. The fountain pen features a top quality German-made two-tone nib with iridium point while the rollerball includes a ceramic tipped Schmidt cartridge. Rotate the nib counter clockwise in order to access the refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ¼" closed.

Jr. Victor … This pen is available as a rollerball or a fountain pen. Both have 10k plating with gold or rhodium. The pen also comes with either a smooth end cap or a threaded cap (postable). The rollerball uses a Schmidt refill. Rotate the pen nib to access the refill. The fountain pen has a German-made two-tone nib with iridium point.  Overall length is approximately 5 ½" closed.

Longwood … This is a slim pen with a single twist mechanism. The longer body of the pen, showing more of the pen material, sets it apart from similar pens.   The Longwood has 24 karat gold “premium rack plating” covered with an epoxy coating for durability. Pull the two sections apart to change the Cross style ballpoint refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ⅛". 

Majestic …This high-end pen has a threaded cap. Its features include: A rhodium-plated clip with a Swarovski clear crystal; exposed accent rings, bands and caps with hand-carved 3 dimensional designs; Components plated with extremely durable 2-micron 22kt gold plate. The fountain pen has a high quality German made Iridium Tip gold plated pen nib.  The rollerball pen uses a high quality German made Schmidt Ceramic Rollerball refill.   Rotate the nib end counter-clockwise in order to access the refill.  Overall length is approximately 5 ¾" closed.

Majestic Jr … A slender redesign of the Majestic pen. The pen has a threaded cap. Its features include: A rhodium-plated clip with a Swarovski clear crystal; exposed accent rings, bands and caps with hand-carved 3 dimensional designs; Components plated with extremely durable 2-micron 22kt gold plate. The fountain pen has a high quality German made Iridium Tip gold plated pen nib.  The rollerball pen uses a high quality German made Schmidt Ceramic Rollerball refill.   Rotate the nib end counter-clockwise in order to access the refill.  Overall length is approximately 5 ½" closed.

Mesa … This one-piece twist pen is similar in styling to the Sierra, but the lower band has rows of inlayed black diamond shapes. It is available in multiple plating choices. It has a great deal of flexibility in its presentation, from formal to playful. Rotate the pen top counter clockwise to separate sections in order to replace the Parker style ballpoint refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ⅜".

Olympian II Elite … The pen design is enhanced with a twisted rope 3-D band.  Fountain pen has a premium German iridium nib and premium ink reservoir. The pen uses a rollerball refill. Rotate the pen top counter clockwise to replace the refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ⅝".

Orion ... This medium sized pen has a threaded cap and is comfortable for most any hand. The plating has an engraved band and black cabochon style end caps.  The pen can be either a rollerball or a fountain pen with an iridium point.  Rotate the nib counterclockwise from the body of the pen in order to access the rollerball refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ¼ ".

Patrizio … Available as a pencil or a single twist pen. It is available in multiple plating choices. Although it has a great deal of flexibility in its presentation, from formal to playful, a black Swarovski crystal on the clip provides an extra touch. Rotate the pen top counter clockwise to replace the Cross style ballpoint refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ⅜". 

Saturn … This is a versatile slim pen. The thicker decorative band allows the Saturn to have a slightly more substantial body than its Slimline counterpart. Pull the two pen sections apart to replace the Cross style ballpoint refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ⅜".

Sierra … This is one of the most recognizable pen styles in shape and composition. Similar styles such as Mesa, Gatsby and Wall Street have only minor differences, such as design on the trim band. The Sierra and its higher end Sierra Elegant line are available in multiple plating choices, in both twist and click styles. The pen has a great deal of flexibility in its presentation, from formal to playful. Rotate the pen top counter clockwise to separate sections in order to replace the Parker style ballpoint refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ¼".

Sierra Elegant … This is a very special variation of the Sierra ballpoint.  It uses black titanium to replace the black enamel on the standard Sierra and then the other parts are in platinum or titanium gold. The black titanium has been done with a special process that gives it a mirror-like smoky gray finish. The twist or click pen uses premium Parker style ballpoint or gel refills. Rotate the pen top counter clockwise to change the refill.  Overall length is approximately 5 ¼".

Slimline … This is a narrow, lightweight pen. It is recognizable by its slender center band. Pull the two sections apart to change the Cross style ballpoint refill. Overall length is approximately 5 ¼".

Triton … The pen has a diamond lattice pattern on the center band and a sunburst motif on the cap end. It is available as a fountain pen, rollerball or ball point. This high-end pen has a threaded cap on the fountain pen and rollerball. The rollerball pen uses a high quality German made Schmidt Ceramic Rollerball refill.   The ball point has a Parker style refill.  Rotate the nib end counter-clockwise in order to access the refill.  Overall length is approximately 5 ½" closed.