Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Scholar as identified on the cap. 500 on the barrel near the piston knob.
Manufacturer and Year Tropen, made in Germany -- 1950s or 60s.
Length The fountain pen is 5".
Filling System The fountain pen is a piston filler. It has been tested and holds water well.
Color Black with gold plated trim.
Nib FINE "Nichroma" steel nib. The nib has nice looking tipping material and writes smoothly. There are some pitting marks along the slit. It seems like a medium-fine to us but it is identified as a fine at the end of the barrel.
Condition Excellent + condition. The pen has some handwear but the imprints are clear. The viewing window clarity is strong. The plastic piston seal has some discoloration. The plating on the clip is coming off and there are the aforementioned pitting marks on the nib. No cracks. The pen is working well.