There are pens that do not call attention to themselves, wishing only to remain in the background while their writer attempts the Great Filipino Advertising Tagline.
This is not one of those pens. Look Ma, I’m blingy.
![Duke Ruby Duke Ruby](http://www.leighreyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dukeruby1-480x360.jpg)
Not a millimeter of the cap was spared scrollwork. The cap also has a “ruby” embedded on top, although the red tones are difficult to see without direct sunlight.
![And that's why it's called the Duke Ruby And that's why it's called the Duke Ruby](http://www.leighreyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dukeruby2-480x640.jpg)
The nib has the crown logo and rays surrounding the 22KGP mark. I like the nib’s shape; it is slightly waisted and tapers pleasingly to the tip.
![Duke Ruby, nib Duke Ruby, nib](http://www.leighreyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dukeruby3-480x360.jpg)
The pen comes with a converter, and is not unduly heavy.
![Duke Ruby writing sample Duke Ruby writing sample](http://www.leighreyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dukeruby4-480x640.jpg)
Duke’s tagline is “Each pen gives birth to splendor.” I have a splendor threshold. There is only so much splendor I can take. However, I must admit this pen is growing on me. What’s next? Swarovski-e?