{"product_id":"2001-rotring-core-balium-silver-red-orange-xl-nib-fountain-pen-new-old-stock","title":"2001 ROTRING CORE BALIUM (SILVER\/RED\/ORANGE) XL NIB FOUNTAIN PEN NEW OLD STOCK","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, we are offering for sale this Circa 2001 New Old Stock, Never Inked rOtring Core Fountain Pen with XL (Extra Large\/Broad) nib in the Balium color (Silver\/Red\/Orange). This fountain pen is a distinctive blend of precision engineering and bold, industrial design. Fitted with a stainless steel XL nib, it delivers a medium\/broad, controlled line comparable to a standard Medium-Broad nib on most fountain pens, making it well-suited for detailed writing while maintaining a smooth, dependable feel on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to rOtring’s technical heritage, the Core stands apart visually and mechanically. The pen features a silver, red, and orange ribbed barrel that provides a secure, comfortable grip and reinforces its utilitarian aesthetic, while the robust, heavy-duty cap adds to its durability. One of the Core’s most innovative elements is its twist-actuated internal mechanism, which allows the cartridge or converter to be lifted slightly, helping you access the last usable drops of ink—an uncommon but highly practical feature. These were manufactured and for sale between 2000\/2001 through 2007, when they were no longer being sold in catalogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen accepts standard International ink cartridges or a converter, offering flexibility and ease of use. Despite its lightweight construction, the Core has a substantial, oversized presence in the hand, a design choice that has made it both iconic and, for some, pleasantly polarizing. The Fountain Pen measures 5 1\/2 inches capped, 6 3\/8 inches posted, and weighs 1.02 ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XL nib on this Rotring Core \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBalium denotes a broad to medium-broad stainless steel point—often described as a bold-medium writer. Known for its generous ink flow, the XL lays down a confidently wet, expressive line. Visually, it features rOtring’s distinctive “armor-plated” or dimpled aesthetic, giving the nib a technical, almost industrial presence—especially when contrasted with the finer XS option. This nib has never been inked and remains in pristine condition. The nib measures .84mm when measuring digital calipers. The shoulders of the nib are stamped with \"ROTRING GERMANY.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Core \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBalium includes its original box, factory literature, one ink cartridge, and one ink converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rOtring Core series stands apart for its unapologetically modern, technical design language. Substantial in hand and engineered with durability in mind, the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBalium model delivers a consistent, smooth writing experience wrapped in bold, futuristic styling. It is not a pen that blends quietly into the background—but for those who appreciate purposeful design and mechanical character, it remains uniquely compelling. Every rOtring Core \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBalium in this listing is offered as New Old Stock, Never Inked, and in Mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49107362382132,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/4123\/files\/2001RotrinBaliumCoreFountainPen1.jpg?v=1777250894","url":"https:\/\/antiquedigger.com\/products\/2001-rotring-core-balium-silver-red-orange-xl-nib-fountain-pen-new-old-stock","provider":"Antique Digger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}