The Stipula for Levenger Argento fountain pen in Red Marble (Red Acrylic) features a solid 14k gold nib, accented by solid .925 sterling silver trim.
This classic, torpedo-shaped luxury pen was manufactured in Italy by Stipula for the American retailer Levenger during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Key Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Stipula (Firenze, Italy).
- Retailer: Levenger.
- Body Material: Marbled red acrylic resin.
- Trim/Accents: Solid sterling silver (hence the name "Argento", meaning silver in Italian).
- Nib Options: Factory two-tone 14k gold (often supplied by Bock, Germany).
- Filling System: Standard international cartridge or converter system.
- Design Form: Classic torpedo-shaped profile.
Features & Collector Value
- Premium Materials: The contrasting look of deep, pearlescent red marble resin paired with heavy, genuine sterling silver trim makes it highly collectible.
- The "557" Reference: While "557" is sometimes colloquial shorthand used by enthusiasts, it's frequently cross-referenced with oversized Italian pen shapes from the same era or specific inventory codes. (cf Omas 557/F, The Paragon)
- Rarity: These Italian-made collaborations are long out of production and highly sought after on the secondary vintage market.