Condition:
This Conklin Crescent Filler is in overall very nice condition with consistent coloring, nice chasing, clean hardware and no fracks or personalization. The barrel has some very light surface scratches and a hint of wear to the barrel imprints, they are clear and readable, as shown. The crescent filler lever is nice and clean, the 'locking ring' rotates well, the mechanism has been ink tested and filled the pen nicely. The pen has been cleaned, a new ink sac has been installed and it has been ink tested. This classic pen is ready for you to fill and start writing.
Restoration Work:
- The cap has been brush cleaned
- Nib and feed ultrasonically cleaned & polished
- New ink sac installed with 100% pure medical grade talc
- The pen has been lightly polished
- The pen has been water and ink tested
- This pen is ready to use
Conklin 25P Crescent Filler Chased Hard Rubber Fountain Pen
Brand and Year:
The Conklin Pen Manufacturing Co., Toledo, OH - c. early 1920's
Model:
25P crescent filler (2 = #2 size nib, 5 = slim, P = "pocket size"
Filling System:
Crescent Filler
Color:
Black chased hard rubber with gold filled trim
Length:
4 1/2" long
Nib:
Fine Flexible - The Conklin Toledo 14k gold nib is in lovely condition with crisp, clear imprints and ample tipping material, as shown. The pen has been ink tested, the crescent filler worked like a charm and the nib was a joy to write with, producing a 'light flex' range of line variation from F - BB+ with my handwriting style and the paper used. A photo of the ink test has been provided for reference.