On the first press images the Virginia Woolf appears rather restrained, but in hand it is much more convincing: the surface shows a dark brown shifting toward Bordeaux with a wave pattern alluding to Woolf's novel "The Waves". Gold fittings harmonise with the warm body; the clip is half polished, half satin-finished, and accentuated by a round red stone (presumably not a real ruby). It was debated whether it is a cartridge or piston filler — according to Stylo.ca a piston filler, although without a visible ink window. Market launch is expected in August/September; size is comparable to the 146-class Writers Edition models.