Delta Treasures of Italy Fountain Pen - Etna GT (Limited Edition)

Delta Treasures of Italy Fountain Pen - Etna GT (Limited Edition)

Earth, lava and the night sky. The Delta Treasures of Italy Etna is a limited edition of just 88 numbered pens inspired by Mount Etna in Sicily: a marbled brown barrel for the volcanic earth, a deep blue cap for the night sky, red celluloid accents for the glowing lava, and a 14-carat gold nib.

Hand-turned in Naples and finished with gold-plated trim, the Delta Etna fountain pen is one of the most evocative pens in Delta's Treasures of Italy series, a tribute to one of the most famous natural wonders in the Mediterranean.

Key highlights

• Brand: Delta, Naples, Italy
• Series: Treasures of Italy (Tesori d'Italia)
• Edition: 88 numbered pieces
• Materials: marbled brown resin, blue resin, red celluloid accents
• Trim: gold-plated
• Nib: 14-carat gold, Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
• Filling: cartridge / converter, converter included
• Cap: screw cap

About Delta

Delta was founded in 1982 in the Naples area of southern Italy, and it quickly became one of the most admired names in Italian fine writing. It is best known for the Dolcevita, with its bold orange and black resin, and for a long series of themed limited editions celebrating Italian history, art, landscapes and culture. Delta pens are made by hand in Naples, where artisans turn each component from solid bars of resin or celluloid and polish it to a mirror finish. A Delta limited edition is more than a writing instrument: it is a small piece of Italian craftsmanship and storytelling.

The Treasures of Italy series

Treasures of Italy, or Tesori d'Italia, is a series of Delta limited editions that celebrates the natural and cultural wonders of Italy. Each pen interprets one place through colour and material, so the collection reads like a journey across the country. The Etna is the series' tribute to Sicily and its great volcano.

Inspired by Mount Etna

Mount Etna, on the east coast of Sicily, is the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. For thousands of years it has shaped the island's landscape, its legends and its famously fertile soil, and its eruptions light up the Sicilian night. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the raw power and beauty of nature.

The Delta Etna fountain pen translates the volcano into three colours. The marbled brown resin of the barrel evokes the dark, mineral-rich earth on the slopes of the mountain. The deep blue cap is the night sky above the summit. And the red celluloid used for the finials and the cap rings represents the lava that flows from the crater, glowing against the darkness.

Celluloid and resin

Celluloid is the classic material of fine pens. It was used for the great pens of the 1920s to 1950s and is still prized today for its depth, warmth and the way it glows in the light, but it is difficult to work with and needs long curing, so it is now reserved for special pieces. On the Etna, Delta uses red celluloid for the lava accents, while the cap and barrel are turned from resin.

The 14-carat gold nib

The Etna is fitted with a size 6 nib in 14-carat gold, which gives a smooth, slightly springy writing feel and adapts to your hand over time. We offer the Delta Etna fountain pen in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad, so you can choose the line that suits your handwriting.

Size and feel

Our Delta Etna fountain pen measures about 138mm long capped and 15mm across, and it weighs about 30g, with roughly 20g in the barrel and 10g in the cap. It is a comfortable, well-balanced mid-size pen that suits long writing sessions, and the threaded cap of the Etna keeps the nib safe in a bag or pocket.

Choosing the right nib

Not sure which nib to pick? An Extra Fine nib gives the thinnest line and suits small handwriting, diaries and thin paper. A Fine nib is the everyday choice for most writers in India, neat and precise on office paper. A Medium nib lays down a little more ink, so colours look richer and the pen feels smoother. A Broad nib is bold and expressive, ideal for signatures, cards and showing off shading inks. If you write quickly or press lightly, a Medium is a safe, comfortable choice; if you write small, go for Fine or Extra Fine.

Cartridges, converters and bottled ink

You have two ways to fill this pen. Standard international cartridges are clean, quick and perfect for travel: just push one in and start writing. For the widest choice of colours, add a converter (included with this pen) and fill from a bottle of fountain pen ink. A bottle of ink lasts far longer than a box of cartridges, so bottled ink is the favourite of regular fountain pen users.

Ink recommendations

The Delta Etna fountain pen is a celebration of colour, so it deserves inks that echo the volcano. Our suggestions, all available at Makoba:

• Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu Gaki: a glowing orange-red, like molten lava
• Scribo Rosso Chianti: a deep red that matches the celluloid accents
• Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki Yo: a dark, moonlit blue that echoes the cap
• Scribo Classico Seppia: a warm sepia that recalls the volcanic earth
• Scribo Nero: a deep black, like cooled lava rock

You can also browse our full range of fountain pen ink bottles and ink cartridges to find your perfect colour.

Caring for your fountain pen

A little care keeps a fountain pen writing beautifully for years. Cap the pen whenever you are not writing so the nib does not dry out. Every few weeks, or whenever you change ink colours, flush the nib section with lukewarm water until it runs clear, then let it dry. Use only fountain pen ink, never drawing ink or Indian ink, which can clog the feed. If the pen will not be used for a while, empty it, rinse it and store it clean.

A gift worth giving

A quality pen remains one of the best gifts you can give. It is useful, personal and long-lasting, and it suits almost every occasion, from exam success and first jobs to milestone birthdays and thank-you gifts for colleagues and clients. Delivered in the original brand box, it is ready to wrap and give.

Pair it with good paper

To get the most out of your writing, pair it with good paper. Smooth, coated papers keep lines crisp and stop ink from feathering, while thicker paper reduces show-through on the reverse side. Browse our notebooks and writing pads to find the right paper for your pen.

Full specifications

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Frequently asked questions

How many Delta Etna fountain pens were made?
The Etna is a numbered limited edition of 88 pens.

What do the colours of the Delta Etna fountain pen mean?
The Etna's brown barrel stands for the volcanic earth, the blue cap for the night sky and the red celluloid accents for the lava.

What nib does the Delta Etna fountain pen have?
The Etna has a 14-carat gold nib, offered here in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad.

How do I fill the Delta Etna fountain pen?
The Etna takes standard international cartridges or the included converter for bottled ink.

Where is the Delta Etna fountain pen made?
The Etna is handmade by Delta in Naples, Italy.

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