Everyday writing with serious style: the Diplomat Viper Ballpoint Pen in Silver combines a fully engraved, snake-scale guilloche body with a simple twist mechanism and Diplomat’s smooth easyFlow refill.

Key highlights

• Finish: silver anodised aluminium, snake-scale guilloche
• Mechanism: twist to extend and retract
• Refill: Diplomat easyFlow, king-size
• Length: about 138mm
• Weight: about 28g
• Diameter: about 11.7mm
• Brand: Diplomat, Germany

Engraved from top to bottom

The Viper’s silver body is covered in a fine guilloche pattern inspired by snake scales. It catches the light beautifully and gives a secure, tactile grip, so the pen feels as good as it looks.

Smooth easyFlow ink

Diplomat’s easyFlow refill is known for its low-friction glide and generous ink supply. The king-size format means plenty of writing between refills, making the Viper a dependable pen for daily office use.

Simple twist action

Twist the barrel to bring out the tip and twist back to retract it. There is no cap to lose and no click to disturb a quiet meeting.

Great for

• Professionals who sign and annotate all day
• Corporate gifts with a distinctive design
• Anyone who wants a stylish, low-maintenance pen

Frequently asked questions

Which refill does it use?

A Diplomat easyFlow king-size ballpoint refill.

Is it heavy?

At around 28g it feels solid but balanced in the hand.

Does it match the Viper fountain pen?

Yes, the fountain pen and rollerball share the same silver guilloche design.

Diplomat Viper Silver Ballpoint: specifications

• Brand: Diplomat (Germany)
• Collection: Viper
• Finish: silver guilloche, snake-scale pattern
• Material: anodised aluminium
• Mechanism: twist
• Refill: easyFlow king-size ballpoint
• Length: about 138mm
• Diameter: about 11.7mm
• Weight: about 28g

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