Conklin Crescent – Super Flex – (On Ebay)

Here is the classic Conklin Crescent pen. No pen collection would be complete without this iconic pen. This pen is in quite good condition. There is some browning of the hard rubber, but still pretty dark. The chasing is a bit worn on the body, but quite crisp on the cap. Imprints have some wear, though mostly readable. The gold crescent and spring clip are in very good condition. And the locking ring is present with no cracks. The pen has a Conklin #2 Toledo nib. The flex is good. It is a bit stiff for super flex, bit it has such fine hairlines that it makes good flex writing nice and crisp. So I graded it super flex. Free Gift: From now until Christmas, everyone one of my buyers gets a free 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku ink!

SIZE:  5 1/8″ Capped

NIB: Conklin Toledo #2, XXF to BB (0.15mm-1.7mm) SUPER FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Crescent Filler

CONDITION: Good

Restoration Work:

• Nib and feed ultrasonically cleaned
• Nib and feed tuned to write smoothly with optimal flow
• Gold trim cleaned and polished
• Test driven for a week to insure quality

Conklin Endura – Semi Flex – (On Ebay)

Had to recruit some help to identify this one. It is an uncommon Conklin Endura likely produced shortly after the move to Chicago in 1938. This was probably one of the last decent quality pens produced by Conklin before things really took a down turn. The pen feels solid and well made. It still has the quality “spring clip” on the cap. The gold filled trim on the pen is all in great condition. The nib does not have the Conklin name, but I’m told that it was probably still original to this pen. It’s a decent, smooth writing Fine. Overall, the pen is in superb condition. Free Gift: From now until Christmas, everyone one of my buyers gets a free 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku ink!

SIZE:  5″ Capped

NIB:  14kt., F to BB (0.4mm-1.0mm) SEMI FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Lever

CONDITION: Good

Restoration Work:

• I purchased this partly restored
• Pen thoroughly cleaned & flushed
• Body buffed for scratches
• Body and trim cleaned and polished
• Test driven for a week to insure quality

Conklin Glider – Medium Flex – (On Ebay)

Here is the third Conklin Glider I’ve offered in two weeks. These pens are from the 1930s. They were considered budget pens of the time, but were well made and quite durable. This pen is in decent condition. The celluloid is still quite attractive. The gold filled band looks good. The clip and lever appear to be nickel plated or chrome. In any case, they are silver and have some plating. This pen is fitted with a Conklin Chicago 14k nib, which has some flex and is a smooth and soft writer. Free Gift: From now until Christmas, everyone one of my buyers gets a free 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku ink!

SIZE:  5 1/8″ Capped

NIB: Conklin Chicago 14kt., XF to BB (0.3mm-1.5mm) MEDIUM FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Lever

CONDITION: Good

Restoration Work:

• I purchased this partly restored
• Pen thoroughly cleaned & flushed
• Body buffed for scratches
• Body and trim cleaned and polished
• Test driven for a week to insure quality

Wahl-Eversharp Doric – Good Flex – (On Ebay)

This is a black Wahl-Eversharp Doric with a #7 “Adjustable” nib. These pens are gorgeous in person. They feel heavier and more solid than the average celluloid pen and are clearly a high end pen. The pen is a plunger filler with a semi-transparent barrel. There appears to have been a cut in the cap that someone filled. I smoothed out the filler, but you can still see evidence of the repair (see pic). There is some light scratching throughout the pen. But the gold filled trim is in fantastic shape. I replaced the seal on the plunger. The seal on the back of the barrel seemed to be working, so I did not replace it. This Doric is fitted with a #7 “Adjustable” nib. You push the slider back on the nib to flex and move it forward for normal writing. Flow also adjust accordingly. The flex on this pen is very wet with good variation, although the ease of flex and responsiveness are not quite up to Super flex standards. A gorgeous pen. Free Gift: From now until Christmas, everyone one of my buyers gets a free 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku ink!

SIZE:  4 15/16″ Capped

NIB: Eversharp #7 Adjustable, XF to BBB (0.3mm-1.8mm) GOOD FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Plunger/ Vac Fill

CONDITION: Good

Restoration Work:

• Replaced seal on plunger
• Pen thoroughly cleaned & flushed
• Body buffed for scratches
• Body and trim cleaned and polished
• Nib and feed ultrasonically cleaned and adjusted for optimal flow
• Test driven for a week to insure quality

Waterman 52V – SUPER FLEX (On Ebay)

A very nice Waterman 52 V Red Ripple (Sorry, pic is wrong. It is a 52V and not a 52 1/2V). This pen is in fantastic condition with one caveat. Fading of the hard rubber is very minimal. Gold trim is in good condition with just a little bit of brassing on the top of the band and edges of the lever. Imprints are crisp. But there is a crack in the threaded end of the barrel (see pics). The crack has been sealed. I also shellacked the section in the barrel to provide stability. It should hold fine, and you only notice the crack if you are looking for it. The nib on this pen is just fantastic. It is a very easy and responsive Super flex nib that is also a nice soft and smooth normal writer. Free Gift: From now until Christmas, everyone one of my buyers gets a free 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku ink!

SIZE:  4 3/8″ Capped (Not including Ring Top)

NIB: Waterman #2, XF to BB (0.3mm-1.7mm),  SUPER FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Lever

CONDITION: Good

Restration Work:

• Pen thoroughly cleaned & flushed
• Cracked sealed
• Nib polished and tuned to write smoothly
• Nib and feed adjusted for optimal flow
• New sac installed
• Test driven for a week to insure quality

Conklin Glider – Cushion Point – (On Ebay)

Another Conklin Glider. These pens were considered budget pens of the time, but were well made and quite durable. The pen is in fairly good condition, but it is missing the gold band on the cap. The celluloid is still quite attractive. There is a little bit of brassing on the lever and clip.  The pen is fitted with a XF Conklin Cushion Point 14k nib, which are considered to be high quality nibs. It has just a smidgen of flex to it. So it’s firm, but not a nail. A great, durable pen. Free Gift: From now until Christmas, everyone one of my buyers gets a free 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku ink!

SIZE:  5 1/8″ Capped

NIB: Conklin Cushion Point 14kt., xF, SLIGHT FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Lever

CONDITION: Good

Restoration Work:

• I purchased this partly restored
• Pen thoroughly cleaned & flushed
• Body buffed for scratches
• Body and trim cleaned and polished
• Test driven for a week to insure quality

Conklin Glider – Medium Flex – (On Ebay)

Here is a great example of the Conklin Glider from the 1930s. These pens were considered budget pens of the time, but were well made and quite durable. This pen is in pretty good condition. The celluloid is still quite attractive. There is a little bit of brassing on the lever, and some on the edges of the clip. The band looks pretty good. This pen is fitted with a Conklin Cushion Point 14k nib, which are considered to be high quality nibs. It also has some flex to it. A great, durable pen. Free Gift: From now until Christmas, everyone one of my buyers gets a free 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku ink!

SIZE:  5 1/8″ Capped

NIB: Conklin Cushion Point 14kt., xF to BB (0.3mm-1.2mm) MEDIUM FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Lever

CONDITION: Good

Restoration Work:

• I purchased this partly restored
• Pen thoroughly cleaned & flushed
• Body buffed for scratches
• Body and trim cleaned and polished
• Test driven for a week to insure quality

Waterman 52 1/2V Cardinal Red – Good Flex  (On Ebay)

Here is the third red hard rubber Waterman 52 1/2 V that I have offered in the last couple months, which is quite odd as these are these are actually fairly rare. This pen is a great condition with crisp and clear imprints. The gold trim looks good. No brassing on the band or ring top. There is a scrap on the lever, but otherwise it looks new. The nib has decent flex that comes quite easily, but it isn’t as responsive as I would like. The nib also has a very small crack coming from the air hole on the right side. Couldn’t pick it up in the pictures. Free Gift: From now until Christmas, everyone one of my buyers gets a free 2ml sample of Pilot Iroshizuku ink!

SIZE:  4 1/4″ Capped

NIB: Waterman #2, XF to BB (0.3mm-1.5mm)  GOOD FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Lever

CONDITION: Good

Restration Work:

• Pen thoroughly cleaned & flushed
• Nib polished and tuned to write smoothly
• New lever box installed
• Nib and feed ultrasonically cleaned and adjusted for optimal flow
• New sac installed
• Test driven for a week to insure quality

Wahl-Eversharp Skyline – Super Flex – (On Ebay)

I really like this pen. I hung on to it for awhile just so I could write with it more. It’s a Standard size, black with gold-fill cap Wahl-Eversharp Skyline. The once very popular Skylines were fantastic writers that fit nicely in your hand and had amazing nibs. And this pen is no exception. Cosmetically, the pen is in pretty good condition with the exception of the lever. It has significant plating loss. But the cap and and other gold-filled trim are in great condition. There is some typical light scratching throughout the pen, but nothing major. There are no dings on the cap. The nib on this pen is special. It’s not only very smooth, but it has a cushioned feel to it that makes writing with addictive. And it has some great super flex action on it. As usual with Skylines, this pen is plenty wet. A fabulous overall pen.

SIZE:  5 1/4″ Capped

NIB: Eversharp 14kt., F to BBB (0.4mm-1.8mm) SUPER FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Lever

CONDITION: Good

Restoration Work:

• I purchased this already restored
• Pen thoroughly cleaned & flushed
• Body buffed for scratches
• Body and trim cleaned and polished
• Test driven for a week to insure quality

Waterman 14 Eyedropper  – SUPER FLEX (On Ebay)

Here is a Waterman 14 eyedropper with Super flex ability. It is not much to look at. It’s browned pretty significantly to a light to medium brown, although under the cap is still black. Chasing is worn almost entirely off the pen. It has light scratches throughout the pen. The imprint on the barrel is pretty worn though very readable, and the “14” is still quite crisp. The nib is fantastic. It’s a very smooth Medium that has nice flex all the way up to 1.9mm with little effort. In fact, 1.9mm is probably a bit low. I’ve gotten it to over 2.1mm without really pushing it. It’s a fantastic nib.

SIZE:  5 1/4″ Capped

NIB: Waterman #2, M to BBB (0.6mm-1.9mm),  SUPER FLEX (See “Grading Flex Nibs” for How I Grade)

FILLING: Eye Dropper

CONDITION: Fair

Restration Work:

• Pen thoroughly cleaned & flushed
• Nib polished and tuned to write smoothly
• Nib and feed ultrasonically cleaned and adjusted for optimal flow
• Test driven for a week to insure quality