Duke 551 Confucius
Brand
DukeEra
post 1980Filling_System
cartridge converterNib_Material
steelBody_Material
bamboo and metalRarity
commonKey Attributes
| Brand | Duke |
| Model | 551 Confucius |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Era | post-1980 |
| Filling System | cartridge-converter |
| Nib Material | steel |
| Body Material | bamboo and metal |
| Colorway | natural bamboo with black cap and silver-tone trim |
| Condition Grade | excellent |
| Rarity | common |
About this Fountain pen
The Duke 551 Confucius is a modern Chinese fountain pen distinguished by its natural bamboo barrel and oversized upturned fude nib aimed at expressive writing and sketching. Reference information describes a black cap with silver-tone trim, a metal section, and a steel nib with an attached ink reservoir.
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