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.