Conklin Endura Fountain Pen

The Conklin Endura fountain pen was produced from the mid 1920s to early 1930s. They were very well made pens and made with durable bodies that have stood up well over the years. The Endura was made out of either a hardened rubber compound or plastic and quickly became the most popular fountain pen of its day.

The Endura was available in a range of colors that depended on the material used. The hard rubber pens were available in either red, black or mahogany while the plastic pens were available in black, red, verde green, black and pearl, lapis blue , black and bronze or purple and yellow. Collectors can still find copies of the original pens in very good condition with the main problems coming with the spring clip which is prone to breaking.

Conklin have since recently re-issued the Endura Collection which is based on the design of the original Endura but with the benefit of more modern features. The new Endura fountain pens are made from a specially designed acrylic and come in three marble colors as well as a solid black. A solid sterling band and clip etched with the Conklin trademark adorns the pen and the nib is made from 18kt gold.

Whether you’re looking for the new Conklin Endura Collection or a vintage Conklin Endura, you will be sure to find something of interest at The Calligraphy Pen Store.

Conklin Nozac Word Gauge Limited Edition

The original Conklin Nozac Word Gauge was released in 1931 and is recognised today as one of the classic fountain pens of its time. To commemorate this fountain pen Conklin has released the Nozac Word Gauge as a Limited Edition Fountain Pen.

The pen is made of acryloid which is a special combination of celluloid and acrylic which gives it a special vintage appearance. The barrel is twelve-faceted and contains a word gauge that allows the writer to see how much ink is remaining in the pen, supposedly allowing you to gauge how many words you have to write. This is an oversized pen to maximise writing comfort and is adorned with a solid sterling clip and band.

A piston powered filling system is used with the Nozac and the nib is two-toned 18ky gold that is available in fine, medium and broad sizes.

The Conklin Nozac Word Gauge comes in either marble blue/tortoise or marble blue/red and the production of each is limited to 898 pens worldwide.

It is possible to find the Conklin Nozac Word Gauge in online stores around the place. One such store to try is The Calligraphy Pen Store.

Conklin Coronet Fountain Pen

The design for the Conklin Coronet Collection is inspired by the Conklin pens of the late 1940s. Pen enthusiasts have admired the Conklin range for decades and the Coronet features many of the design elements that has made the brand so popular.

The barrel of the pen is twelve faceted giving it a classic design with a comfortable look and feel. The cap is silver plated with a matching resin crown fitted to the top of the cap.

The fountain pen nib is Conklin’s standard 14kt gold. Filling the pen is done by either cartridge or converter.

The Coronet Collection is a series of four stunning resin colors, Blue Ice, Maroon, Tobacco Brown and Black.

It is possible to buy the Conklin Coronet fountain pen by visiting The Calligraphy Pen Store, although not all colors are available all the time.

Sheaffer Legacy Heritage Fountain Pen

The Sheaffer Legacy Heritage fountain pen is a classic looking pen that is a modern interpretation of the original PFM III. The pen can be purchased in either the classic black with 22K gold plate trim or a matte black lacque with palladium plated trim.

The Legacy Heritage is a distinguished looking fountain pen with a wide-bodied barrel that tapers down to an elegant tip. This wide body has been designed to maximize writing comfort.

The nib is palladium plated 18K gold inlaid and comes in either medium or fine sizes and it is hallmarked with the Sheaffer jeweler’s mark. The pen can be filled either by cartridge or converter.

As well as the styles mentioned above Sheaffer also released a range of Legacy Heritage pens dubbed the “Look of Leather” range. As the name suggests, the finish of these pens has a leather look and feel. The Look of Leather pens are available in a variety of colors such as Formal Black, Brushed Brown, Re-assuring Blue and Burgundy.

The Sheaffer Legacy Heritage range as well as the Look of Leather pens can all be purchased at The Calligraphy Pen Store subject to availability.