{"product_id":"david-oscarson-imperial-fountain-pen-st-petersburg-blue","title":"David Oscarson Imperial Fountain Pen - St. Petersburg Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe David Oscarson Imperial Fountain Pen - St. Petersburg Blue brings the enduring artistry of guilloche engraving and kiln-fired vitreous enamel to a modern limited edition writing instrument. Translucent blue enamel plays over a precisely engine-turned pattern, creating depth and luminosity that shift with the light. Substance in the hand, immaculate surfaces, and a responsive 18k gold nib make it as rewarding to use as it is to admire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Imperial design is layered translucent enamel, fired to a glasslike finish over crisp, radiating guilloche. The St. Petersburg Blue hue recalls the storied enamel work long associated with the city, where light and color seem to float above engraved metal. Edges are sharply defined, the clip and appointments carry a high-polish gleam, and every surface reflects careful handwork. The result is a pen that feels architected rather than merely decorated, with pattern and color locked in harmony beneath a flawless enamel skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Oscarson is renowned for deploying true hard enamel rather than lacquer, a distinction evident in the Imperial's depth and permanence. The enamel is fused at high temperature, then carefully polished to reveal the engine-turned lines beneath, yielding a durable, heirloom-quality exterior with uncommon visual clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 18k gold nib provides a smooth, confident line with excellent consistency across fine, medium, and broad options. The cartridge\/converter filling system offers everyday practicality while preserving the pen's refined balance. Thanks to its precious-metal construction and thoughtful proportions, the Imperial rests securely in the hand, rewarding longer sessions with steady flow and a composed feel on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than two decades, David Oscarson has created small-batch, limited edition writing instruments that revive traditional techniques of engine turning and hard enamel in contemporary form. The Imperial series channels that lineage with a colorway that nods to St. Petersburg's historic enamel tradition, translating it into a collectible pen built for decades of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: David Oscarson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Imperial, St. Petersburg Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib: 18k gold; available in Fine, Medium, Broad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling system: Cartridge or converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Translucent vitreous enamel over guilloche-engraved metal foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim: High-polish precious metal appointments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Limited edition production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"David Oscarson","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":49675251548435,"sku":"DO-IAS-F","price":8400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49675251581203,"sku":"DO-IAS-M","price":8400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":49675251613971,"sku":"DO-IAS-B","price":8400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/David-Oscarson-Imperial-Fountain-Pen-St-Petersburg.jpg?v=1723801142","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.mom\/products\/david-oscarson-imperial-fountain-pen-st-petersburg-blue","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}