Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Regular, Delrin & Demonstrator. This is the slim rounded ends version. FPR (Frist Production Run) 09-60 SL. As of March 2020, Conid has stopped accepting orders as they try to catch up with demand and plan to accept orders again in May of 2020.
Manufacturer and Year Conid, Belgium -- Regular SL is a current model but the rounded ends and 18k nibs are not currently available.
Length 5-13/16". It feels very much like an oversize pen.
Filling System "Bulk Filler" piston system. The system works by turning the blind cap counter-clockwise, pulling the rod back and then locking it by turning it when it reaches the top of the barrel. After the rod is locked into place, it acts just like a plunger system where you push and pull the seal to drawn in ink. After you've sufficiently drawn in ink, while the rod is pulled out, you turn the blind cap clockwise until it disengages. At that point you can push the rod back into the barrel with only a few drops of ink coming out in the process. Much like the Visconti power filler system there is a dual reservoir set up and the clear viewing window shows what ink is readily available without turning the piston knob to refill it.
This is a complicated filling system which baffles many people. If you have not used one of these before, you should take a look at the YouTube video. We won't be able to give a refund if the pen has been used incorrectly.
Color This is one of the demonstrator versions with a clear acrylic barrel, section and cap. The end pieces are Black Delrin, a sturdy thermoplastic. The trim is titanium.
Nib FINE 18k gold nib with rhodium plating. $18k nibs are no longer offered by Conid. The nib is very smooth and springy. There is no yellow gold visible. It is a Bock #6 nib and can be swapped with other #6 nibs from Bock and JoWo by using the same housing. No box or paperwork, though we will ship it with the Conid-branded polishing cloth.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a large, unique pen. The cap and barrel have some light wear. The trim has a matte finish, and is not shiny The black end pieces are excellent. All imprints are crystal clear.
Please note that if the barrel gets stained from ink, this pen cannot be returned for a refund. Ordinarily our return policy is quite liberal, but with all the crazy inks on the market these days and the damage we have seen done to demonstrators by those inks, we need to modify the policy somewhat for this pen.
