DELTA "DOLCE VITA" FOUNTAIN PEN, 1996.
Black and orange resin barrel with gold details.
Two-tone 18 Kts gold nib, M-point.
Limited edition. Exemplary 21/70.
Screw cap. Cartridge loading.
No box.
Measurements: 14 cm length; 18,77 mm diameter.
Delta is a small Italian company founded in Naples in 1982. It was, along with Stipula and Visconti, an attempt to revive the old glories of the classic Italian fountain pen. None of the three had the history of Omas, Aurora, Montegrappa or Ancora, but their model was the great successes of the turn of the century and, above all, the use of absolutely classic materials and systems.
On the mechanical side, Delta's hallmark was the use of the side lever and the rubber inner tank as the standard loading system for its limited editions. His models evoked great cultural moments in the history of Italy, which is like saying the history of art. He soon opted for the production of special commemorative editions that not only referred to cultural or historical aspects but also to current events such as the models produced to commemorate the G7 in 1994 or the Jubilaeum to commemorate the year 2000.
La Dolce Vita has become Delta's main hallmark. The initial collection has grown to become the backbone of the Neapolitan company's production, which continues to produce limited editions, but in the background.