Gravitas - Monster Grade 5 Titanium & Acrylic| TiSiNx

Precision Engineering. Radical Innovation. Timeless Design. The Monster

Don't be misled by the name, The Monster is not an oversized fountain pen. It’s a thoughtfully crafted writing instrument, inspired by the classic Gravitas Vac silhouette and refined with modern engineering. Every curve, every proportion has been carefully considered to create a fountain pen that feels bold yet perfectly balanced in the hand.

Disclaimer ! - the combination of the sleek finish and the lack of the clip makes this pen to easy roll off the table/desk or slip off the pocket while in carry, the result of such unfortunate events can be a pen barrel cracked and/or split where the clear acrylic meets the aluminium section threads. Such unfortunate accidents are not covered by warranty !

Machined from solid Grade 5 Titanium and paired with an Optical Grade Acrylic barrel, the Monster delivers a writing experience that is both substantial and effortless. Its weight have been optimised and increased from the Aluminium version, offering a solid feeling and comfort without compromise. The TiSiNx coating is a blend of silicon nitride and titanium nitride, offers resilience and it exhibits a rich deep blue/purple hue. The cap is featuring a inner Delrin sleeve which allows for a smooth posting and a smooth feel in capping and uncapping - aiding in the sealing of the nib inside the cap.

At the core of The Monster lies the Kraken Filling System, a revolutionary filling mechanism born from a surprising source: medical device research. While developing retractable pens,  Ben Walsh the lead designer of Gravitas explored shut-off valves and sealing solutions used in mechanical devices - heart valves. The result? A precision-engineered system that offers reliable and efficient operation, vacuum integrity and a unique tactile experience that sets it apart from traditional vacumatic filling systems.

When installed in The Monster - Kraken Filling System brings a huge ink volume of 7ml of ink at full load (full Namiki Emperor ink load - 6ml ink) and an outstanding vacuum integrity due to the use of specialised quad ring* (*a two contact point square ring which maintains a lubricant in between contact points ensuring constant lubricant delivery each time when used) translating in a efficient suction of ink with even one plunge.

The writing point of The Monster is a steel size 8 nib paired with an ebonite feeder - available in 4 sizes : Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad. 

Monster is more than a writing instrument. It’s innovation you can feel, in every detail, every line, every word you write.

Specifications:

- brand: Gravitas
- type: Fountain Pen
- color: Silver & Yellow
- body material: Grade 5 Titanium / Ultem
- cap type: Screw-cap
- filling mechanism: Kraken Filler (Vac type system)
- nib material: Steel
- nib size: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
- postable: Yes
- trim: Silver 
- length overall (closed): 147 mm
- length overall (posted): 182 mm
- body length: 143 mm
- cap length: 70 mm
- body diameter: 16 mm
- cap diameter (without clip): 17 mm
- weight (overall): 57 grams
- body weight: 34 grams
- cap weight: 23 grams

Brand: Gravitas
Model: Monster
Edition: Regular
Color: Blue
Body Material: Metal and Acrylic
Finish:
Cap Type: Screw
Filling Mechanism: Hybrid
Postable: Yes
Trim Color:
Length Overall (Closed): 147 mm
Length Overall (Posted): 182 mm
Body Length (Uncapped): 143 mm
Body Diameter: 16 mm
Cap Diameter (Without Clip): 17 mm
Weight Overall: 57 g
Body Weight: 34 g