Sheaffer Prelude Black With Palladium Cap Fountain Pen The Sheaffer Prelude Collection combines classic design with a comfortable, wider profile for a pleasurable writing experience. Featuring a unique pearlized insert on the crown, each Prelude writing instrument bears the Sheaffer quality mark of style and fine writing. The Prelude writing instruments featured here offer a black lacquer barrel with a finely-chased palladium cap finished with 22K gold-plated clip and trim. The fountain pen has a smooth-flowing, 22K gold-plated nib and a sculpted grip section for writing comfort. Also available in a capped rollerball and ball pen. The Preludes make a wonderful gift when engraved. Fountain pen uses cartridges or converter.