Chinese Lacquer. Caran d'Ache is one of the few Western manufacturers to use this ancient and magnificent material. The brilliant black of the Chinese Lacquer majestically enhances the body of the Varius. It blends harmoniously with the silver-plated, rhodium-coated finish. Fine point roller cartridge or medium or fine point fibre cartridge. The Varius China Black roller pen offers you excellence enveloped with finesse.