Product Description
Type Crescent filling vintage fountain pen in great condition with a fully flexible nib.
Product Name Crescent, Model 20 (the imprint reads "Trade Mark 20" at the end of the barrel). The 2 indicates nib size, and the 0 means no bands.
Manufacturer and Year Conklin, made in USA -- 1920s.
Length 5-3/8".
Filling System Crescent filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Black chased hard rubber with gold filled clip and crescent.
Nib FULLY FLEXIBLE EXTRA FINE Conklin #2 Toledo gold nib is very smooth with nice tipping. The tines spread easily for good line variation. The tines are long and unblemished. See our writing sample below.
Condition Excellent + condition. (This pen would be considered near mint, however it is missing the clip.) No cracks or scratches. The chasing pattern looks great. The locking mechanism beneath the crescent moves easily. The barrel imprints show a little wear but are easily read. The color of the hard rubber is dark. It's fully restored and working well.