Product Description
Type Fountain pen, working well.
Product Name Mark Twain Crescent, with a new upgraded 18k nib from a Loiminchay pen. (The Mark Twain Crescent usually features a Jowo 6 steel nib.)
Manufacturer and Year Conklin (Modern), USA -- Circa 2010.
Length 5-9/16 inches.
Filling System Conklin crescent filling system (push-actuated). Inside the pen is a rubber bladder that hold the ink. A small metal arch, or crescent, protrudes from the pen on the barrel and is pushed down to compress the internal bladder. When the crescent is released, the bladder draws ink inside, filling the pen. Underneath the crescent, there's a band that spins around. The band has an open slit, which allows the crescent bar to depress the internal sac, or when spun, locks the crescent and prevents it from moving and accidentally squirting out the ink when you're traveling with it. We replaced the sac.
Color Black chased resin with rose gold trim.
Nib MEDIUM 18k two-toned Loiminchay "wave design" nib, from one of their Mini Qian Long pens. These are really great nibs, very soft and springy.
Condition Excellent + condition. The pen has a very striking color profile with a stunning contrast between the black chased body and the beautiful rose gold trim. No cracks, chips, dents, or dings. There is some microscratching on the cap and barrel. The apex of the crescent has a spot of plating wear, and there is light scratching on the locking ring. The cap band and clip look great. The imprints are clear.
