{"product_id":"1926-conklin-5-00-mottled-green-14k-semi-flex-nib-fountain-pen-restored","title":"1926 CONKLIN $5.00 MOTTLED GREEN 14K SEMI-FLEX NIB FOUNTAIN PEN RESTORED","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, we are proud to offer for sale this outstanding Circa 1926 Conklin $5.00 Fountain Pen in the highly desirable Mottled Green Celluloid, fitted with a wonderfully smooth and expressive 14K Semi-Flex nib. Combining outstanding color, remarkable preservation, and a superb writing experience, this is the type of vintage Conklin that immediately captures the attention of both collectors and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Conklin's colorful offerings of the 1920s, the Mottled Green finish remains one of the most visually striking. The celluloid on this example is simply spectacular, displaying rich emerald and olive tones with remarkable depth and uniformity throughout the cap and barrel. Nearly a century after its manufacture, the material retains an extraordinary vibrancy that is seldom encountered, making this a particularly attractive example of one of Conklin's classic lever-fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fountain pen has been carefully restored with equal attention paid to functionality and preservation. The pen was completely disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned, and fitted with a new properly sized latex sac. The filling system has been serviced and tested to ensure dependable operation, while the gold-filled trim has been hand polished to restore its original brilliance. The cap and barrel have likewise been carefully cleaned and polished to enhance the natural beauty of the celluloid while preserving its vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is outstanding throughout. The cap and barrel remain free from chips, cracks, or repairs, and the color remains exceptionally strong from end to end. The gold-filled Conklin clip, stamped \"PAT. MAY 28, 1918,\" retains excellent definition and displays only the slightest trace of wear along a few high points that is difficult to detect without close inspection. The cap band remains equally impressive, showing only minimal wear along the lower edge. The barrel imprint remains visible and reads: \"TRADE CONKLIN MARK TOLEDO OHIO U.S.A.\" with only slight softness to portions of the \"CONKLIN\" stamping noted for complete accuracy. The lever is correctly stamped \"PAT. NOV. 17, 1925,\" and operates smoothly as intended. There are no monograms or personal engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown among collectors as one of Conklin's colorful $5.00 models, the pen measures approximately 5 inches capped, 6 3\/8 inches posted, and weighs .60 ounces. The proportions are comfortable and well balanced, offering a substantial feel without excessive weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is fitted with a correct 14K Conklin Toledo #3 nib that is every bit as impressive as the celluloid surrounding it. The nib measures approximately .67mm at the tip, when measured with digital calipers, placing it within the Medium range. In actual writing use, however, the nib displays excellent character and responsiveness. Under light pressure it produces a Fine line of approximately .51mm, while moderate pressure allows expansion to a dramatic Double Broad line approaching 1.49mm. The result is a lively, expressive writing experience with beautiful line variation and exceptional smoothness across the page. The writing sample shown in the listing was produced using the actual pen offered for sale and dipped in Faber-Castell Cobalt Blue ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConklin's colorful celluloid pens from the 1920s represent some of the most attractive American writing instruments of the era, and examples in Mottled Green with this level of color, preservation, and writing quality are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire. When coupled with strong trim, a crisp appearance, and a responsive semi-flexible nib, the result is a pen that stands comfortably above the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading confidently in the Excellent to Excellent+ range, this remarkable Conklin offers everything collectors seek: exceptional color, strong originality, a beautifully restored filling system, and a wonderfully expressive 14K nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly outstanding example of a classic 1920s Conklin—equally deserving of a place in an advanced collection or regular rotation as a superb vintage writer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49155704521012,"sku":null,"price":496.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/4123\/files\/1926Conklin5DollarPenMottledGreen1.jpg?v=1781125854","url":"https:\/\/antiquedigger.com\/en-ca\/products\/1926-conklin-5-00-mottled-green-14k-semi-flex-nib-fountain-pen-restored","provider":"Antique Digger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}