Product Description
Type Vingage lever filling fountain pen.
Product Name Conklin Endura (the imprint is readable).
Manufacturer and Year Conklin, Toledo Ohio -- circa mid-1920s.
Length 5-3/8" (oversized).
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Red and black hard rubber in a woodgrain pattern. There are some lines engraved around the barrel, but there are only a few traces of the original orange coloring left in the grooves.
Nib EXTRA FINE gold Conklin Endura nib is smooth and fairly firm with nice tipping material. There are some slight scratches on the top of the nib and on the feed, but these do not affect the way it writes at all.
Condition Excellent condition. There's just very minor discoloration the upper half of the cap where it has turned slightly lighter, but the rest of the color is very good. There are a few small scratches in the cap and barrel, and there's a little light brassing on the edges of the trim. No cracks, chips, dings, dents, or personalization. The imprints are slightly worn but very readable. It's fully restored and working well.
