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We (I and Jai) discovered this model during our recent visit to the Deccan pen stores, Hyderabad. We were at the end of our visit, pens to buy had been selected and I had already asked Farooq to bill my purchases, and while he was busy doing so at the main inside counter, I spotted two of these pens in one corner of their huge fountain pens display chest. I had to ask the other clerk at the shop to remove these pens, it was love at first sight. So much so, that I requested Farooq to have one of the pens filled with red ink for use during the remainder of my trip. I think they filled either Camlin or Bril red ink. The Zareen follows the legacy of Deccan's expertise in expertly mating a golden cap to a brushed black Ebonite body. We have already seen this in the example of the Caliph/786. The caps are push/click fit. I was told that these remaining pieces were discovered in their godown and the pens themselves had been made a long time back. I hope they turn up with more stocks for me to hoard. Some pictures: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0879.jpg http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0880.jpg The elaborate section shape: The step on the section below the nib mates with the inner cap, ensuring a perfect airtight sealing of the nib. http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0881.jpg http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0882.jpg A good quality Ebonite feeder has been used: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0883.jpg http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0884.jpg The cap finial pays homage to the Parker 75. The groove at the end of the barrel is a nice touch. The plain cap top: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0885.jpg The inner cap and the clutch fingers: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0887.jpg When compared to a Parker 61: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0889.jpg I am still using the same red ink that Deccan filled for me. Here is a writing sample: http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/hari3171/Deccan%20Zareen/IMG_0890.jpg Cheers! Hari