Are you confused by the different
plating that the pen parts are plated in. Here is a brief explanation of
them.
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Chrome
An inexpensive but durable plating that needs little introduction as
we have all seen chrome plated items
24k Gold
This is pure gold. Gold by itself is soft. The 24k gold parts I offer
has a clear coat over the plating so they will last longer, but they
will eventually show brassing.
10k Gold
This is an alloy, with better wear characteristics than 24k gold.
Titanium Gold
This is a multi-layer plating. The base layer is titanium nitride, an
extremely wear-resistant material, of a thickness to give the exact
color of gold. Bottom line is that with this layer you simply don't
have to worry about wear and brassing.
Black Titanium
This is titanium oxide, and also extremely wear resistant. Black
titanium changes its appearance depending on the light conditions - it
can look like gun metal gray, nearly black, or silvery.
Platinum
A very durable hard plating, expected to last for many years with
normal care.
18k Swiss Rose Gold
This is a pretty exotic plating, not used for pens in years. It is
made by mixing copper and gold. These parts are plated in the
US. Swiss Rose gold parts have a light rose color that varies
depending on the lighting conditions.
Sterling Silver
This speaks for itself. The parts are solid sterling silver when only
the best will do.
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