Product Description
Type lever filler fountain pen
Product Name Blackbird (written on the cap, nib, barrel, feed, and section!). 5248 on the end of the barrel.
Manufacturer and Year Mabie Todd Blackbird, England -- 1930s. Blackbird refers to the middle quality line of pens produced by Mabie Todd.
Length 4-3/4"
Filling System Lever filler, restored with a new sac
Color Grey pearl marble celluloid with a silver colored lever and a chrome plated clip.
Nib 14k "Blackbird" nib. It is a springy nib which is both smooth and flexible, with line variation from fine to medium (we consider it semi-flexible). The tines spread with ease. The feed says "Blackbird." See the writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition. There is light scratching and handwear. The end of the barrel has some small pits and holes; we've included a close-up of this area. The lever bar has some brassing and pitting. There are some small tool marks on the section. The cap has some moderate scratching on the top of the cap. The clip looks great. The imprints are crisp. Overall the pen looks very good in hand.
