Product Description
Type lever filler fountain pen
Product Name Blackbird (written on the cap, nib, barrel, feed, and section!). 5245 on the end of the barrel.
Manufacturer and Year Mabie Todd Blackbird, England -- 1930s. Blackbird refers to the middle quality line of pens produced by Mabie Todd.
Length 4-13/16"
Filling System Lever filler, restored with a new sac. Filling system guaranteed for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Grey pearl marble celluloid with a silver colored lever and a chrome plated clip.
Nib Medium 14k "Blackbird" nib. It is a springy nib which is both smooth and semi-flexible, with line variation from medium to double-broad. The tines spread fairly easily. The feed says "Blackbird." See the writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition. There is light scratching and handwear on the cap and barrel. The lever bar has some brassing and plating wear. The section looks great, with no tool (or tooth) marks. The cap has some moderate to heavy scratching near the top. The clip has heavy scratching and some pitting near the open end. The imprints are crisp. Overall the pen looks very good in hand.
