Product Description
Type Fountain Pen
Product Name President
Manufacturer and Year Venus (American Pencil Company), USA (1940s-50s)
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System Lever filler
Color Blue striated (blue, pearl, and black stripes) with gold trim. One slim gold cap band. Black domed top piece on cap. "Venus" etched on clip.
Nib FINE 14K flexible gold nib. Line variation from fine to broad. See writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks. This is a shiny, beautifully colored pen with classic styling. The cap and barrel have light to moderate scratching. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and one deep scratch mark toward the end of the barrel. The lever has moderate scratch lines but no plating wear or pitting. The cap has some small, deep scratches and a bit of chipping just under the clip ring. The cap band, clip, and clip ring have microscratching but the gold plating looks good. All imprints are clear.