The Swiss-made Caran d'Ache Ecridor Venitien ballpoint pen, product code 0890.180, was manufactured in the late 1970s and is in like-new condition. Its barrel is metal, made from a palladium-silver alloy. In addition to the original refill, the pen comes with a new (fresh) refill and a one-year warranty. There is a blue discoloration in one corner of the case.