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Is a fountain pen offered as "Rouge et Noir" with three rings on the grip section and a non-retractable nib actually this edition or another model?

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Description and pictures do not fit the real "Rouge et Noir" but the "Bohème Rouge". The "Rouge et Noir" corresponds design-wise to the "Noir et Noir", has golden trim, a red stone in the clip, no ring on the grip section and a matching imprint ("Rouge-et-Noir") on the rear ring. The "Bohème Rouge" by contrast shows the typical three rings on the grip section. Of the "Bohème Rouge" there are two sizes: a small one with retractable nib and a medium one with piston converter, which represents a size and not a generation distinction.

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