Stipula Etruria
It was in September 2001 that 
I purchased my first Stipula fountain pen, the Etruria at Novelli Pens in Rome.
Marco Parascenzo helped me view the various models and my immediate choice was the elegant Etruria.
Made from Stipula's cellulose acetate. Each pen is hand-turned from a solid black of cellulose.
The pen has a soft appearance because of the oval shape to the cap.
The body is a rich amber-brown tone and the light catches silver, gold and red undertones. The pen is considered a large but sits in my hand with ease.
The gold
band on the cap reminds you of Tuscany because of the Florentine-look
to the gold ring around the cap barrel and the workmanship of the
clip. This gives the pen an elegant look, but does not go over board into what I refer to as jewellery models of pens.
The pen is piston-filled and holds a reasonable amount of ink. I can go almost over an hour in a meeting with solid nonstop writing.
The pen is available in a variety of nib styles and I was able to select a 1.3 oblique nib. This was a real treat for me.
The clip of the pen is a single flat piece of gold-plated metal. It has the Stipula design at the end of the clip.
It was 1991. Sitting at the desk in my office, I raised my eyes for a moment to the window and let my gaze run over the surrounding countryside: slopes traversed by interminable rows of vines still weighed down by grapes, the studied geometry of the vineyards interrupted here and there by farmhouses and cypress trees. I experienced a profound sense of admiration and satisfaction with the land, which is also my land. I was struck by the idea of making a fountain pen that would pay homage to Tuscany in all its facets, beginning with the name: Etruria
Renzo Salvadori, President
Stipula