Product Description
Type fountain pen
Product Name L77, based off of the end of the barrel. Latremore bought components from other makers and assembled their own pens from the parts.
Manufacturer and Year Latremore's, made in USA -- 1920s.
Length 5-1/2 and hefty (over-sized)
Filling System More formally called a thumb filler, this is commonly called a sleeve filler. The end of the barrel can be pulled away from the section to reveal an open area with a sac and pressure bar. You compress the pressure bar to fill the pen with ink. A new sac has been installed.
Color Black chased hard rubber (BCHR) with gold filled trim.
Nib Latrimore Pen Exchange #6 flexible nib. The nib has a crack at the bottom of the breather hole, so it should not be over-flexed. Please see the writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition with no chips, dents, or dings. This is a large, impressive pen that has mellowed to a dark chocolate brown color. Although the chasing is worn, it is still visible, especially on the cap. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip. The cap and barrel are shiny and nice. The gold clip is shiny and excellent. The imprints are worn but readable.
