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July 31: Cross Townsend Lapis Lazuli fountain pen released in 1995

July 30: Cross Pinnacle Bordeaux Lacquer fountain pen c. 1998

July 29: Majestic lever fill fountain pen in grey striped celluloid c. late 1940s

July 28: Aurora Hastil fountain pen made for Ferrari c. 1970s

July 27: Sheaffer Intrigue Aubergine fountain pen c. 2000-2004

July 26: Taccia Natural Reserve Forest Grove Bamboo Limited Edition fountain pen 2018

July 25: Taccia Natural Reserve Scarlet Landscape Bamboo Limited Edition fountain pen 2018

July 24: Sheaffer Deltragrip red fountain pen c. 1976-1987

July 23: Sheaffer Intrigue Whale Shark fountain pen c. 2000-2004

July 22: Sheaffer Intrigue Silken Bark fountain pen c. 2000-2004

July 21: Sheaffer Intrigue Seal fountain pen c. 2000-2004

July 20: Sheaffer Intrigue Petrol fountain pen c. 2000-2004

July 19: Sheaffer Intrigue Bright Blue / Matte Blue fountain pen c. 2000-2004

July 18: Sheaffer Intrigue Matte Gold / Matte Black fountain pen c. 2000-2004

July 17: Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Silver Pearl date coded 1945

July 16: Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Green Pearl date coded 1944

July 15: Eclipse Streamline fountain pen in green snakeskin celluloid c. early 1940s

July 14: Osmia Progress 294 black vacumatic type filler fountain pen and pencil set c. 1950

July 13: Roxy Chased Chrome cap lever fill pen in black c. late 1940s

July 12: Roxy lever fill pen in blue green c. late 1940s

July 11: Aurora Hastil Matte Black Fountain Pen c. 1980

July 10: Conklin Nozac Penline Grey faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1937

July 9: Conklin Penline Sac Pen in Red c. 1937

July 8: Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Golden Brown Pearl 1944

July 7: Parker 51 Vacumatic with Sterling Silver Vertical Lines Chevron cap in India Black c. 1942-1948

July 6: Waterman 52 1/2 V Chased Vest Length black hard rubber ringtop lever fill pen c. 1919

July 5: Conklin Nozac Penline Golden faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1937

July 4: Conklin Nozac Penline Red faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1937

July 3: Ottawa button fill fountain pen in faceted black molded plastic c. late 1940s

July 2: Wahl Oxford lever fill fountain pen in Red Metallic Pearl celluloid c. 1938-1939

July 1: Sheaffer Balance lever fill fountain pen in Black Radite c. 1929

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This is a large size Conklin Nozac Penline Golden faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1937. Conklin announced four new Penline colors in 1937, including Grey, Red, Green and Golden based on a 1935 patented brickwork and stripes design celluloid. The Nozac Penline was introduced in 1936 and was offered in rounded and faceted versions. The new brickwork Penline pens were introduced in 1937. Nozac pens use a piston filling system Conklin introduced in 1931. The pen fills by twisting the end cap while the nib is in ink. The ink level could be seen in the translucent front end of the barrel. These 5 3/16 inch long pens used the 1936 patented clip and had 14 karat gold nibs stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Large size Nozac Penline pens like this one sold for $7.50 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is a large size Conklin Nozac Penline Golden faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1937. Conklin announced four new Penline colors in 1937, including Grey, Red, Green and Golden based on a 1935 patented brickwork and stripes design celluloid. The Nozac Penline was introduced in 1936 and was offered in rounded and faceted versions. The new brickwork Penline pens were introduced in 1937. Nozac pens use a piston filling system Conklin introduced in 1931. The pen fills by twisting the end cap while the nib is in ink. The ink level could be seen in the translucent front end of the barrel. These 5 3/16 inch long pens used the 1936 patented clip and had 14 karat gold nibs stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Large size Nozac Penline pens like this one sold for $7.50 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is a Waterman 52 1/2 V Chased Vest Length black hard rubber ringtop lever fill pen c. 1919. The 4 5/16 inch long 52 1/2 V was the shortest size ebonite pen lever fill pen offered in the 1919 Waterman catalog. It was offered in five trim levels, Plain, Chased, Plain Gold Cap Band, Engraved Gold Cap Band, and Gold Cap Top with Eye for a chain. The Plain and Chased pens were $2.50. The trim is gold filled, though this example is very worn. The Waterman Globe logo appears on the end of the lever. The nib is stamped WATERMAN'S over IDEAL over REG. U.S. over PAT. OFF. There are two barrel stampings. In the middle of the barrel is a horizontal stamping of WATERMAN'S over REG. U.S. next to the Waterman Globe logo next to PAT. OFF. over FOUNTAIN PEN. The base of the barrel has WATERMAN'S over REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. over MADE IN U.S.A. The bottom of the barrel is stamped 51 1/2 V. Note the section is not all the way in the barrel. This pen needs to be serviced.

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This is a Waterman 52 1/2 V Chased Vest Length black hard rubber ringtop lever fill pen c. 1919. The 4 5/16 inch long 52 1/2 V was the shortest size ebonite pen lever fill pen offered in the 1919 Waterman catalog. It was offered in five trim levels, Plain, Chased, Plain Gold Cap Band, Engraved Gold Cap Band, and Gold Cap Top with Eye for a chain. The Plain and Chased pens were $2.50. The trim is gold filled, though this example is very worn. The Waterman Globe logo appears on the end of the lever. The nib is stamped WATERMAN'S over IDEAL over REG. U.S. over PAT. OFF. There are two barrel stampings. In the middle of the barrel is a horizontal stamping of WATERMAN'S over REG. U.S. next to the Waterman Globe logo next to PAT. OFF. over FOUNTAIN PEN. The base of the barrel has WATERMAN'S over REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. over MADE IN U.S.A. The bottom of the barrel is stamped 51 1/2 V. Note the section is not all the way in the barrel. This pen needs to be serviced.

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This is a Parker 51 Blue Diamond Vacumatic with Sterling Silver Vertical Lines Chevron cap in India Black c. 1942-1948. It's 5 7/16 inches long capped. The cap is stamped STERLING SILVER over MADE IN U.S.A. to the right of the clip. The base of the cap has an elaborate arrow feather design called Chevron. The pen should have an imprint and date stamp near the clutch ring on the barrel. On this example it was polished or worn off. The arrow clip is gold filled and has the Blue Diamond at the top. The plunger is clear yellow, though clear and black are also common plunger colors.

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This is a Parker 51 Blue Diamond Vacumatic with Sterling Silver Vertical Lines Chevron cap in India Black c. 1942-1948. It's 5 7/16 inches long capped. The cap is stamped STERLING SILVER over MADE IN U.S.A. to the right of the clip. The base of the cap has an elaborate arrow feather design called Chevron. The pen should have an imprint and date stamp near the clutch ring on the barrel. On this example it was polished or worn off. The arrow clip is gold filled and has the Blue Diamond at the top. The plunger is clear yellow, though clear and black are also common plunger colors.

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This is a Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Golden Brown Pearl date coded 1944. It's just over 5 inches long capped and uses the third generation clear plastic plunger. The plunger is yellow with a black top. The Vacumatic fills by removing the blind cap at the end of the barrel, revealing the plunger, dipping the nib in ink, and repeatedly pressing the plunger until the barrel fills with ink. Parker claimed the Vacumatic could be filled with one hand. The barrel clarity is excellent. The barrel is stamped GEO S PARKER next to PARKER VACUMATIC next to MADE IN U.S.A. It has gold filled trim. Parker called the ink view barrel a "full television ink supply." It has the 14 karat gold Vacumatic Arrow nib. The Major sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil sold for $4.00. Parker ended US production of the Vacumatic in 1948.

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This is a Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Golden Brown Pearl date coded 1944. It's just over 5 inches long capped and uses the third generation clear plastic plunger. The plunger is yellow with a black top. The Vacumatic fills by removing the blind cap at the end of the barrel, revealing the plunger, dipping the nib in ink, and repeatedly pressing the plunger until the barrel fills with ink. Parker claimed the Vacumatic could be filled with one hand. The barrel clarity is excellent. The barrel is stamped GEO S PARKER next to PARKER VACUMATIC next to MADE IN U.S.A. It has gold filled trim. Parker called the ink view barrel a "full television ink supply." It has the 14 karat gold Vacumatic Arrow nib. The Major sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil sold for $4.00. Parker ended US production of the Vacumatic in 1948.

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This is a Conklin Penline Sac Pen in Red c. 1937. Though not a Nozac, this 4 7/16 inch long pen looks similar, having a 12 sided facted cap and barrel and made in the same Grey, Red, Green and Golden celluloid. It was also made in Black. It's a typical lever fill pen. The barrel is stamped THE CONKLIN PEN CO. over TOLEDO OHIO U.S.A. over REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. The 14 karat gold nib is stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Penline Sac Pens like this one sold for $5.00 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is a Conklin Penline Sac Pen in Red c. 1937. Though not a Nozac, this 4 7/16 inch long pen looks similar, having a 12 sided facted cap and barrel and made in the same Grey, Red, Green and Golden celluloid. It was also made in Black. It's a typical lever fill pen. The barrel is stamped THE CONKLIN PEN CO. over TOLEDO OHIO U.S.A. over REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. The 14 karat gold nib is stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Penline Sac Pens like this one sold for $5.00 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is a large size Conklin Nozac Penline Grey faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1937. Grey was one of four new Penline colors in 1937, along with Red, Green and Golden, and have a silver color plating for the trim. The pattern is based on a 1935 patented brickwork and stripes celluloid design. The Nozac Penline was introduced in 1936 and was offered in rounded and faceted versions. Nozac pens use a piston filling system Conklin introduced in 1931. The pen fills by twisting the end cap while the nib is in ink. The ink level could be seen in the translucent front end of the barrel. These 5 3/16 inch long pens used the 1936 patented clip and had 14 karat gold nibs stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Large size Nozac Penline pens like this one sold for $7.50 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is a large size Conklin Nozac Penline Grey faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1937. Grey was one of four new Penline colors in 1937, along with Red, Green and Golden, and have a silver color plating for the trim. The pattern is based on a 1935 patented brickwork and stripes celluloid design. The Nozac Penline was introduced in 1936 and was offered in rounded and faceted versions. Nozac pens use a piston filling system Conklin introduced in 1931. The pen fills by twisting the end cap while the nib is in ink. The ink level could be seen in the translucent front end of the barrel. These 5 3/16 inch long pens used the 1936 patented clip and had 14 karat gold nibs stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Large size Nozac Penline pens like this one sold for $7.50 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is an Aurora Hastil Matte Black Fountain Pen c. 1980. Designed by Marco Zanuso in 1969, the original slender, cylindrical stainless steel Hastil with 14 karat white gold nib is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Hastil has a patented leak preventing capillary feed called Idrograph. The barrel end has pair of black "brakes" to hold the cap securely. The nib section is ribbed for secure grip and has a serial number stamping. The pen was successful and was eventually made in precious metal and laquer finishes. This 5 3/8 inch long cartridge / converter model has a matte black coated cap and barrel, a gold plated spring loaded clip, and a 14 karat white gold broad nib. The correct nib would be yellow gold. The cap and barrel ends have black disc inserts and the cap top one has the Aurora name on it. The success of the Hastil inspired other slim cylindrical pens in the 1970s such as the Montblanc Noblesse and Slim Line models.

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This is an Aurora Hastil Matte Black Fountain Pen c. 1980. Designed by Marco Zanuso in 1969, the original slender, cylindrical stainless steel Hastil with 14 karat white gold nib is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Hastil has a patented leak preventing capillary feed called Idrograph. The barrel end has pair of black "brakes" to hold the cap securely. The nib section is ribbed for secure grip and has a serial number stamping. The pen was successful and was eventually made in precious metal and laquer finishes. This 5 3/8 inch long cartridge / converter model has a matte black coated cap and barrel, a gold plated spring loaded clip, and a 14 karat white gold broad nib. The correct nib would be yellow gold. The cap and barrel ends have black disc inserts and the cap top one has the Aurora name on it. The success of the Hastil inspired other slim cylindrical pens in the 1970s such as the Montblanc Noblesse and Slim Line models.

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This is a Roxy lever fill pen in blue green c. late 1940s. Roxy was a Morrison sub-brand, and according to Richard Binder's Pen Glossopedia, Roxy pens were made from 1930s to the 1950s by the Morrison subsidiary Union Fountain Pen Company. This 5 1/4 inch long pen has ROXY and MADE IN U.S.A. stamped on the clip and the lever is similar to those on Morrison brand models. The trim and nib are lightly gold plated and is showing significant plating loss. The firm stainless steel nib is stamped IRIDIUM over TIPPED over U.S.A. The size and shape are similar to the post World War II Wearever Zenith.

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This is a Roxy lever fill pen in blue green c. late 1940s. Roxy was a Morrison sub-brand, and according to Richard Binder's Pen Glossopedia, Roxy pens were made from 1930s to the 1950s by the Morrison subsidiary Union Fountain Pen Company. This 5 1/4 inch long pen has ROXY and MADE IN U.S.A. stamped on the clip and the lever is similar to those on Morrison brand models. The trim and nib are lightly gold plated and is showing significant plating loss. The firm stainless steel nib is stamped IRIDIUM over TIPPED over U.S.A. The size and shape are similar to the post World War II Wearever Zenith.

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This is a Roxy Chased Chrome cap lever fill pen in black c. late 1940s. This chunky 5 1/8 inch long pen may be a cap barrel swap because the cap has ROXY and USA stamped on the clip and CHROMIUM P. on the cap band while the barrel is stamped MORRISON'S over BLACK BEAUTY. Roxy was a Morrison sub-brand so it's possible the pen was made under both brands. The cap has a chased engraving style found on so many Morrison metal pens it's almost a brand signature. The cap is a push on clutch fit and the section is tapered, similar to a Waterman Taperite. The small unmarked nib is stainless steel.

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This is a Roxy Chased Chrome cap lever fill pen in black c. late 1940s. This chunky 5 1/8 inch long pen may be a cap barrel swap because the cap has ROXY and USA stamped on the clip and CHROMIUM P. on the cap band while the barrel is stamped MORRISON'S over BLACK BEAUTY. Roxy was a Morrison sub-brand so it's possible the pen was made under both brands. The cap has a chased engraving style found on so many Morrison metal pens it's almost a brand signature. The cap is a push on clutch fit and the section is tapered, similar to a Waterman Taperite. The small unmarked nib is stainless steel.

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This is an Osmia Progress 294 black vacumatic type filler fountain pen and pencil set c. 1950. This just under 5 ¼ inch long pen operates by unscrewing the blind cap, which extends the plunger. Dipping the nib in ink and cycling the plunger fills the ink chamber in the barrel. Ink level can be seen through the ribbed section at the top of the barrel, which is normally clear, but needs cleaning on this example. The cap top has the Osmia white four point diamond inside a circle logo. All trim is gold plated. The barrel is stamped with the A. W. Faber Castell logo over the Osmia logo and PROGRESS and 294 is stamped near the blind cap. The firm two-tone 14 karat gold nib is stamped OSMIA over SUPRA over 14K over 585 all under the Osmia logo. This model was also made in striped celluloid that included the section and the blind cap.

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This is an Osmia Progress 294 black vacumatic type filler fountain pen and pencil set c. 1950. This just under 5 ¼ inch long pen operates by unscrewing the blind cap, which extends the plunger. Dipping the nib in ink and cycling the plunger fills the ink chamber in the barrel. Ink level can be seen through the ribbed section at the top of the barrel, which is normally clear, but needs cleaning on this example. The cap top has the Osmia white four point diamond inside a circle logo. All trim is gold plated. The barrel is stamped with the A. W. Faber Castell logo over the Osmia logo and PROGRESS and 294 is stamped near the blind cap. The firm two-tone 14 karat gold nib is stamped OSMIA over SUPRA over 14K over 585 all under the Osmia logo. This model was also made in striped celluloid that included the section and the blind cap.

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This is an Eclipse Streamline fountain pen in green snakeskin celluloid c. early 1940s. The Eclipse Streamline appears to borrow design elements from the Eversharp Skyline clip. The 5 5/16 inch long pen is a lever filler and has no barrel imprint. Many different celluloids were used on the Streamline pen, including black, marbled colors and snakeskin colors. At least two barrel shapes are used, including this flat end with a pointed end cap and a more tapered end. The clip and trim are gold plated, though much has worn off. The very firm stainless steel nib reads ECLIPSE over OSMIRIDIUM over POINTED over CANADA.

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This is an Eclipse Streamline fountain pen in green snakeskin celluloid c. early 1940s. The Eclipse Streamline appears to borrow design elements from the Eversharp Skyline clip. The 5 5/16 inch long pen is a lever filler and has no barrel imprint. Many different celluloids were used on the Streamline pen, including black, marbled colors and snakeskin colors. At least two barrel shapes are used, including this flat end with a pointed end cap and a more tapered end. The clip and trim are gold plated, though much has worn off. The very firm stainless steel nib reads ECLIPSE over OSMIRIDIUM over POINTED over CANADA.

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This is a Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Green Pearl date coded 1944. It's just over 5 1/16 inches long capped and uses the third generation clear plastic plunger. The plunger is yellow with a black top. The Vacumatic fills by removing the blind cap at the end of the barrel, revealing the plunger, dipping the nib in ink, and repeatedly pressing the plunger until the barrel fills with ink. Parker claimed the Vacumatic could be filled with one hand. The barrel clarity is excellent. The barrel is stamped GEO S PARKER next to PARKER VACUMATIC next to MADE IN U.S.A. It has gold filled trim. Parker called the ink view barrel a "full television ink supply." It has the 14 karat gold Vacumatic Arrow nib. The Major sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil sold for $4.00. Parker ended US production of the Vacumatic in 1948.

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This is a Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Green Pearl date coded 1944. It's just over 5 1/16 inches long capped and uses the third generation clear plastic plunger. The plunger is yellow with a black top. The Vacumatic fills by removing the blind cap at the end of the barrel, revealing the plunger, dipping the nib in ink, and repeatedly pressing the plunger until the barrel fills with ink. Parker claimed the Vacumatic could be filled with one hand. The barrel clarity is excellent. The barrel is stamped GEO S PARKER next to PARKER VACUMATIC next to MADE IN U.S.A. It has gold filled trim. Parker called the ink view barrel a "full television ink supply." It has the 14 karat gold Vacumatic Arrow nib. The Major sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil sold for $4.00. Parker ended US production of the Vacumatic in 1948.

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This is a Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Silver Pearl date coded 1945. It's 5 1/16 inches long capped and uses the third generation clear plastic plunger. The Vacumatic fills by removing the blind cap at the end of the barrel, revealing the plunger, dipping the nib in ink, and repeatedly pressing the plunger until the barrel fills with ink. Parker claimed the Vacumatic could be filled with one hand. The barrel clarity is excellent. The barrel is stamped GEO S PARKER next to PARKER VACUMATIC next to MADE IN U.S.A. The Silver Pearl Vacumatic has silver color trim, where the other Vacumatic colors in this line have gold filled trim. Parker called the ink view barrel a "full television ink supply." It has the 14 karat gold Vacumatic Arrow nib. The Major sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil sold for $4.00. Parker ended US production of the Vacumatic in 1948.

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This is a Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Silver Pearl date coded 1945. It's 5 1/16 inches long capped and uses the third generation clear plastic plunger. The Vacumatic fills by removing the blind cap at the end of the barrel, revealing the plunger, dipping the nib in ink, and repeatedly pressing the plunger until the barrel fills with ink. Parker claimed the Vacumatic could be filled with one hand. The barrel clarity is excellent. The barrel is stamped GEO S PARKER next to PARKER VACUMATIC next to MADE IN U.S.A. The Silver Pearl Vacumatic has silver color trim, where the other Vacumatic colors in this line have gold filled trim. Parker called the ink view barrel a "full television ink supply." It has the 14 karat gold Vacumatic Arrow nib. The Major sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil sold for $4.00. Parker ended US production of the Vacumatic in 1948.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Matte Gold / Matte Black fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 611 with a firm fine point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Matte Gold / Matte Black fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 611 with a firm fine point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Bright Blue / Matte Blue fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 613 with a firm medium point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Bright Blue / Matte Blue fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 613 with a firm medium point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Petrol fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a deep metallic blue laque and chrome plate finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 618 with a firm medium point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Petrol fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a deep metallic blue laque and chrome plate finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 618 with a firm medium point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Seal fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a blue grey spotted and satin chrome finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 619 with a firm broad point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Seal fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a blue grey spotted and satin chrome finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 619 with a firm broad point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Silken Bark fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a black and grey bark pattern and glossy black finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 614 with a firm fine point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Silken Bark fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a black and grey bark pattern and glossy black finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 614 with a firm fine point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Whale Shark fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a blue / grey stenciled pattern and bright chrome plate finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 612 with a firm fine point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Whale Shark fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a blue / grey stenciled pattern and bright chrome plate finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 612 with a firm fine point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Deltragrip red fountain pen c. 1976-1987. It's just over 5 1/8 inches long capped. These are upgraded school pens that used the dependable nib unit from the 1950s Sheaffer Cartridge pen. It was sold as a cartridge only pen featuring a ribbed gripping section and a new nylon clip with SHEAFFER molded into the face. The nib is black coated stainless steel. The barrel is silkscreened "SHEAFFER DELTAGRIP Fountain Pen” in white letters. This model has a medium nib and shows a price tag on the hang card of $3.98. The packaging is marked Sheaffer Eaton, dating the pen between 1976 and 1987.

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This is a Sheaffer Deltragrip red fountain pen c. 1976-1987. It's just over 5 1/8 inches long capped. These are upgraded school pens that used the dependable nib unit from the 1950s Sheaffer Cartridge pen. It was sold as a cartridge only pen featuring a ribbed gripping section and a new nylon clip with SHEAFFER molded into the face. The nib is black coated stainless steel. The barrel is silkscreened "SHEAFFER DELTAGRIP Fountain Pen” in white letters. This model has a medium nib and shows a price tag on the hang card of $3.98. The packaging is marked Sheaffer Eaton, dating the pen between 1976 and 1987.

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This is a Taccia Natural Reserve Scarlet Landscape Bamboo Limited Edition fountain pen 2018. It's about 5 7/8 inches long capped and is number 04/50, as can be seen on the base of the barrel. Only 50 pieces in this color are made. The ebonite cap and barrel are first coated with many layers of Urushi lacquer and then hand carved, creating a geometric pattern inspired by woven bamboo pieces. Each pen takes 90 days to produce. After the carving is complete more layers of Urushi lacquer are added and then polished. Each pen is fitted with a Taccia 14 karat gold two-tone nib.

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This is a Taccia Natural Reserve Scarlet Landscape Bamboo Limited Edition fountain pen 2018. It's about 5 7/8 inches long capped and is number 04/50, as can be seen on the base of the barrel. Only 50 pieces in this color are made. The ebonite cap and barrel are first coated with many layers of Urushi lacquer and then hand carved, creating a geometric pattern inspired by woven bamboo pieces. Each pen takes 90 days to produce. After the carving is complete more layers of Urushi lacquer are added and then polished. Each pen is fitted with a Taccia 14 karat gold two-tone nib.

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This is a Taccia Natural Reserve Forest Grove Bamboo Limited Edition fountain pen 2018. It's about 5 7/8 inches long capped and is a numbered prototype, as can be seen on the base of the barrel. Only 50 pieces in this color are made. The ebonite cap and barrel are first coated with many layers of Urushi lacquer and then hand carved, creating a geometric pattern inspired by woven bamboo pieces. Each pen takes 90 days to produce. After the carving is complete more layers of Urushi lacquer are added and then polished. Each pen is fitted with a Taccia 14 karat gold two-tone nib.

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This is a Taccia Natural Reserve Forest Grove Bamboo Limited Edition fountain pen 2018. It's about 5 7/8 inches long capped and is a numbered prototype, as can be seen on the base of the barrel. Only 50 pieces in this color are made. The ebonite cap and barrel are first coated with many layers of Urushi lacquer and then hand carved, creating a geometric pattern inspired by woven bamboo pieces. Each pen takes 90 days to produce. After the carving is complete more layers of Urushi lacquer are added and then polished. Each pen is fitted with a Taccia 14 karat gold two-tone nib.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Aubergine fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a purple laque and satin chrome finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 615 with a firm fine point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Intrigue Aubergine fountain pen c. 2000-2004. It's about 5 7/16 inches long capped and coated with a purple laque and satin chrome finish. It uses a cartridge / converter "drawer" that is unscrewed from the back of the barrel and slides out, revealing a truncated converter with teeth that mesh with teeth in the barrel end cap. Pulling the end cap out and twisting it works the converter, but it's not a precise linkage and feels cheap. Posting the pen, with its angle cut cap, risks scratching the barrel end. It features a version of Sheaffer's 14 karat gold palladium plated Inlaid nib, stamped 14K and 585 with a hallmark over SHEAFFER. This is model 615 with a firm fine point and retailed for $140. A matching ballpoint, pencil and rollerball pen were also made.

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This is an Aurora Hastil fountain pen made for Ferrari c. 1970s. One might not immediately realize this is a Hastil as the cap and clip design are completely different. There are no Aurora markings. This version of the Hastil is longer at 5 1/2 inches than the standard model, primarily due to the angled cap top. The cap is matte black, and the barrel is gunmetal colored, both accented with gold and red stripe decorations. The gold plated clip has FERRARI molded into the face and the Ferrari prancing horse logo is found in gold on the cap top and stamped on the nib face. It uses the same nib section with a different grip pattern and the nib appears to be gold plated stainless steel as it lacks hallmarks. The barrel end has the pair of black "brakes" feature that holds the cap securely when posted and has a gold plated end cap. It's a cartridge / converter model.

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This is an Aurora Hastil fountain pen made for Ferrari c. 1970s. One might not immediately realize this is a Hastil as the cap and clip design are completely different. There are no Aurora markings. This version of the Hastil is longer at 5 1/2 inches than the standard model, primarily due to the angled cap top. The cap is matte black, and the barrel is gunmetal colored, both accented with gold and red stripe decorations. The gold plated clip has FERRARI molded into the face and the Ferrari prancing horse logo is found in gold on the cap top and stamped on the nib face. It uses the same nib section with a different grip pattern and the nib appears to be gold plated stainless steel as it lacks hallmarks. The barrel end has the pair of black "brakes" feature that holds the cap securely when posted and has a gold plated end cap. It's a cartridge / converter model.

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This is a Majestic lever fill fountain pen in grey striped celluloid c. late 1940s. It's 5 1/8 inches long capped and has gold plated trim, though the plating is quite worn on this example. The clip is stamped MAJESTIC. The barrel has no markings. The gold plated stainless steel nib is stamped IRIDIUM TIPPED U.S.A. The Majestic Pen Company, according to Richard Binder's Pen Glossopedia, was originally J. Harris & Co. and based in New York City. The company first made pens in the 1910s and continued until at least the late 1940s. Majestic offered pens in many attractive celluloids, including some that were used by major manufacturers. A 1945 Sears catalog page shows similar model to this one with an ink view section and 14 karat gold nib offered at $1.95.

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This is a Majestic lever fill fountain pen in grey striped celluloid c. late 1940s. It's 5 1/8 inches long capped and has gold plated trim, though the plating is quite worn on this example. The clip is stamped MAJESTIC. The barrel has no markings. The gold plated stainless steel nib is stamped IRIDIUM TIPPED U.S.A. The Majestic Pen Company, according to Richard Binder's Pen Glossopedia, was originally J. Harris & Co. and based in New York City. The company first made pens in the 1910s and continued until at least the late 1940s. Majestic offered pens in many attractive celluloids, including some that were used by major manufacturers. A 1945 Sears catalog page shows similar model to this one with an ink view section and 14 karat gold nib offered at $1.95.

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This is a Cross Pinnacle Bordeaux Lacquer fountain pen c. 1998. It's 5 3/4 inches long capped and has gold plated trim. There are no markings on the cap or barrel. It has a two-tone 18 karat gold nib stamped with the Cross logo, nib size and hallmarks. The Pinnacle was introduced in 1997 with three models, 22 Karat Gold Plated, Sterling Silver and Peacock Blue, and was made until at least 1999 with the introduction of the Amber Lacquer model. Matching rollerball and ballpoint pens were made.

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This is a Cross Pinnacle Bordeaux Lacquer fountain pen c. 1998. It's 5 3/4 inches long capped and has gold plated trim. There are no markings on the cap or barrel. It has a two-tone 18 karat gold nib stamped with the Cross logo, nib size and hallmarks. The Pinnacle was introduced in 1997 with three models, 22 Karat Gold Plated, Sterling Silver and Peacock Blue, and was made until at least 1999 with the introduction of the Amber Lacquer model. Matching rollerball and ballpoint pens were made.

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This is a Cross Townsend Lapis Lazuli fountain pen released in 1995. The coating is made with particles of genuine Lapis stone with gold flecks. It's 5 7/8 inches long capped and has gold plated trim. The clip is stamped with the Cross logo. It has a two-tone rhodium plated 18 karat gold nib stamped with the Cross logo, nib size and hallmarks. The Townsend line was introduced in 1993 with 18 karat gold filled, 10 karat gold filled, Black Lacquer, Titanium finish, and Medalist models and continues in production today. Prices were $400 for the fountain pen, $325 for the select tip (rollerball), $250 for the ballpoint, and $250 for the pencil.

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This is a Cross Townsend Lapis Lazuli fountain pen released in 1995. The coating is made with particles of genuine Lapis stone with gold flecks. It's 5 7/8 inches long capped and has gold plated trim. The clip is stamped with the Cross logo. It has a two-tone rhodium plated 18 karat gold nib stamped with the Cross logo, nib size and hallmarks. The Townsend line was introduced in 1993 with 18 karat gold filled, 10 karat gold filled, Black Lacquer, Titanium finish, and Medalist models and continues in production today. Prices were $400 for the fountain pen, $325 for the select tip (rollerball), $250 for the ballpoint, and $250 for the pencil.

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This is a large size Conklin Nozac Penline Red faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1937. Conklin announced four new Penline colors in 1937, including Grey, Red, Green and Golden based on a 1935 patented brickwork and stripes design celluloid. The Nozac Penline was introduced in 1936 and was offered in rounded and faceted versions. Nozac pens use a piston filling system Conklin introduced in 1931. The pen fills by twisting the end cap while the nib is in ink. The ink level could be seen in the translucent front end of the barrel. These 5 3/16 inch long pens used the 1936 patented clip and had 14 karat gold nibs stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Large size Nozac Penline pens like this one sold for $7.50 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is a large size Conklin Nozac Penline Red faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1937. Conklin announced four new Penline colors in 1937, including Grey, Red, Green and Golden based on a 1935 patented brickwork and stripes design celluloid. The Nozac Penline was introduced in 1936 and was offered in rounded and faceted versions. Nozac pens use a piston filling system Conklin introduced in 1931. The pen fills by twisting the end cap while the nib is in ink. The ink level could be seen in the translucent front end of the barrel. These 5 3/16 inch long pens used the 1936 patented clip and had 14 karat gold nibs stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Large size Nozac Penline pens like this one sold for $7.50 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is an Ottawa button fill fountain pen in faceted black molded plastic c. late 1940s. According to Richard Binder's Pen Glossopedia, Ottawa was a Paris, France based manufacturer of button fill fountain pens, ballpoint pens and repeater type pencils. It's 4 7/8 inches long capped and has what looks like chrome plated trim, which is quite worn. The cap and barrel are an interesting 10 sided faceted design with diamond shaped faces on the cap, barrel and blind cap. The cap top and barrel end are also faceted and come to a point. Removing the barrel end cap reveals a black plastic button that activates the pressure bar to fill the pen. The nib is stamped with a crown design over WARRANTED over 1RE QUALITE over IRISTYL. There are some faint signs of gold plating, so the nib may have been gold plate on stainless steel.

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This is an Ottawa button fill fountain pen in faceted black molded plastic c. late 1940s. According to Richard Binder's Pen Glossopedia, Ottawa was a Paris, France based manufacturer of button fill fountain pens, ballpoint pens and repeater type pencils. It's 4 7/8 inches long capped and has what looks like chrome plated trim, which is quite worn. The cap and barrel are an interesting 10 sided faceted design with diamond shaped faces on the cap, barrel and blind cap. The cap top and barrel end are also faceted and come to a point. Removing the barrel end cap reveals a black plastic button that activates the pressure bar to fill the pen. The nib is stamped with a crown design over WARRANTED over 1RE QUALITE over IRISTYL. There are some faint signs of gold plating, so the nib may have been gold plate on stainless steel.

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This is a Wahl Oxford lever fill fountain pen in Red Metallic Pearl celluloid c. 1938-1939. It's 4 7/8 inches long capped and has gold plated trim. The barrel is stamped WAHL OXFORD over MADE IN U S A over MAKE OF over EVERSHARP. Interestingly the barrel imprint is oriented so that the pen has to be held nib down to read it. Catalogued colors included Jet Black, Red Metallic Pearl, Green Metallic Pearl, and Grey Metallic Pearl. The small 14 karat gold nib is stamped WAHL over OXFORD over 2 over 14K over MADE IN USA. The pen sold for $1.50 and a pen and matching Eversharp pencil set sold for $2.35.

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This is a Wahl Oxford lever fill fountain pen in Red Metallic Pearl celluloid c. 1938-1939. It's 4 7/8 inches long capped and has gold plated trim. The barrel is stamped WAHL OXFORD over MADE IN U S A over MAKE OF over EVERSHARP. Interestingly the barrel imprint is oriented so that the pen has to be held nib down to read it. Catalogued colors included Jet Black, Red Metallic Pearl, Green Metallic Pearl, and Grey Metallic Pearl. The small 14 karat gold nib is stamped WAHL over OXFORD over 2 over 14K over MADE IN USA. The pen sold for $1.50 and a pen and matching Eversharp pencil set sold for $2.35.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance lever fill fountain pen in Black Radite c. 1929. It's a full length, 5 11/16 inch long pen but in the standard size, selling for $8.25. It's close to the same length as the larger diameter oversize pen. All trim is gold filled, though this example shows typical plating wear. This pen has a chip out of the cap lip. The barrel is stamped W. A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. over FORT MADISON, IOWA, U.S.A. over PAT'D - PAT. PENDING. The 14 karat gold Lifetime nib is stamped SHEAFFER’s over LIFETIME over REG. U.S. PAT OFF. over MADE IN U.S.A. over a serial number.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance lever fill fountain pen in Black Radite c. 1929. It's a full length, 5 11/16 inch long pen but in the standard size, selling for $8.25. It's close to the same length as the larger diameter oversize pen. All trim is gold filled, though this example shows typical plating wear. This pen has a chip out of the cap lip. The barrel is stamped W. A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. over FORT MADISON, IOWA, U.S.A. over PAT'D - PAT. PENDING. The 14 karat gold Lifetime nib is stamped SHEAFFER’s over LIFETIME over REG. U.S. PAT OFF. over MADE IN U.S.A. over a serial number.