Product Description
Type Very hard to find and collectible Fountain Pen
Product Name 96-B aka Fingertip
Manufacturer and Year The Moore Pen Co., Boston, Mass., USA, 1946-50
Length 5-1/16"
Filling System Lever filler - We've fully restored it and it's working perfectly.
Color Bright red with gold trim. The cap has concentric lines on the bottom half. The cap has the original price sticker that is not really legible.
Nib FINE 14k nib is unique in appearance with a strong up-turn at the tip.
Condition Excellent overall condition. The main flaw is some discoloration and pitting on the metal section. This is a dark red, shiny pen that has classic 1950s styling. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and moderate scratching. The bottom peak of the barrel has a few short cracks radiating from the center. The lever has light scratching. The cap has moderate wear. The cap lip has a few shallow chips. The cap has the original price sticker but it is not legible. The cap band has moderate microscratching and a few miniscule dots of plating wear. The clip has light microscratching and wear along the edges of the part of the clip that goes over the top of the cap. The imprints are clear.