Product Description
Type Vintage vacuum filling fountain pen.
Product Name Doric II, the "II" series had cap bands that covered the cap lip to reduce cracking and came in different colors and used a different filling system. This is from the Airliner series. This is the largest size in the Doric II line, but it is shorter than the first Doric's oversized pens.
Manufacturer and Year Wahl Eversharp, USA -- 1930s
Length 5-7/16" (the largest size of the 2nd gen. Dorics)
Filling System Vacuum (piston or plunger) filler. This was called the "One shot" vacuum filling system by Eversharp and is modeled after the Sheaffer vac-fil system. We've replaced the piston plunger and tested the filling system in-house and it's working very well. We did not have to replace the seals, but we will guarantee the filling system for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Called "Silver Green Shell." Green hatch with some pearlization and faceted. Gold filled trim with a 1/4" cap band that goes to the cap lip and has triangular cutouts.
Nib Eversharp adjustable #9 nib and feed. Line variation from fine to broad. Please see writing sample below.
Condition Superior condition with no chips, dents, or dings. This is an intricately colored pen with lots of lines and patterns. It is faceted and shiny with excellent barrel transparency. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and moderate scratching. There are a few small scratches on the end of the barrel. The cap also has mostly moderate scratching. The ornate cap band is excellent with just some microscratches but with no plating wear. The clip has a small spot of plating wear near the "Made in USA" at the top.