Used the world over, the Sheaffer® Prelude® Collection combines classic design with a comfortable, wider profile for a pleasurable writing experience. The most popular finish combination, black and silver! Deep polished black laqué finish over brass cap and barrel, enhanced with nickel plated trim make this Prelude a smart, classic, and cherished gift item. Featuring a unique pearlized cap top insert, each Prelude writing instrument bears the Sheaffer quality mark of style and fine writing. All Prelude writing instruments are finished to the highest quality.