Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen.
Product Name Three Fifty
Manufacturer and Year Conklin, Toledo Ohio -- late 1920s (the flat top Three Fiftys were produced from 1924 - 1931, and this Zebra color was introduced in the 1929 catalog)
Length 4-15/16".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Black and white celluloid commonly referred to as "Zebra". Two thin gold bands on the cap.
Nib FLEXIBLE FINE gold Conklin Toledo nib is smooth with nice tipping. Easy line variation from fine to broad under very little pressure. See our writing sample below.
Condition Superior condition. Under magnification, you can see microscratching and handwear, but in the hand, this pen is really great looking. The material is in excellent shape, and the color is really stunning. Sharp contrast between the colors, and almost no fading. There's a tiny bit of ambering on the cap threads. The plating on the cap bands and lever is fantastic. The clip is a uniform silver color, so it's likely lost all of the plating, but in a very even and attractive way, and no pitting or corrosion. There are some lesser scratches and marks of wear on the cap. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. The imprint is worn in its middle, but readable. The pen is fully restored and working well.
