Quote Originally Posted by Empty_of_Clouds View Post
Just to address some of the suggestions:

@christof - for a long time I was really keen to get a Centennial in Jasper, but they are quite uncommon and subsequently very expensive. And have that ring on the section (no idea when pen designers think this is a good idea, unless the user is only going to use cartridges).
Well, the gold plated ring at the front part of the section wouldn't be my choice either, but lots of pen manufacturer choosed this feature. In fact, I can only see a problem with it, when your section is inky and you're not willing to keep this part (and the inner cap of course ) clean. For my part, I usually keep my pens and caps clead and had never a problem with any of these gold plated rings on any pen.
But that's just me.... in any case, the gold plated ring does not hinder me to keep my Duofold for my little daughter as a graduation gift in 2027.