Product Description
Type Crescent filling vintage fountain pen in great condition with a fully flexible nib.
Product Name Crescent, this is one of the flat top models and could have been considered a student pen.
Manufacturer and Year Conklin, Toledo Ohio – circa 1920s. The non-cursive "Conklin" on the nib indicates it's an early pen.
Length 5-1/16".
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 plated trim.
Nib FLEXIBLE FINE Conklin #2 Toledo gold nib. Line variation from extra fine to broad. See our writing sample below.
Condition Excellent + condition. No cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a uniquely designed pen in a velvety black color with lovely chasing. The chasing on the cap is really crisp and even. The barrel chasing is slightly worn, which is expected, but the pattern is still recognizable. The barrel has faint marks caused by the cap lip and light scratching and light scratching toward the end. The cap has very light scratching. The clip has some brassing around the ends. The crescent looks excellent. The imprints are slightly faded but still readable.
