The pen was a display pen at our retail store. It is as good as new. The outer box indicates slight shelf wear. Brand New and 100% authentic. Classic black resin with Platinum plated appointments. Color: Black & Platinum. Country of manufacture: Germany. AUTHENTIC & GENUINE PRODUCTS. We are an authorized dealer for all the brands we carry. We do not sell imitations of any sort and only carry genuine, original brand name writing instruments and accessories.