The Tycoon is simply a great looking Fountain Pen. Features ultra smooth and durable threading and a regal design. Plus, it's plated with rhodium, an exquisite and valuable precious metal from the platinum chemical group. Rhodium's brilliance, hardness, and beauty make it a favorite of fine pen makers and collectors. Rhodium is extremely durable, it resists tarnish and is very resistant to scratching, and acids. This edition is dressed in an awesome deep purple swirl acrylic.