8899 Onoto "The Pen" No.5601 in Green Marble. Superb Fine Flex FIVE STAR Nib. Boxed.

Summary;

• Make: Onoto (Thomas De La Rue)
• Model: 5601 "The Pen"
• Origin: UK
• Dates from (approx): 1948
• Cap Finish: Green Marble  
• Barrel Finish: Green Marble
• Overall Length: 137mm
• Filling Type: Plunger Filler
• Nib: 14ct Gold, Fine Flexible.
• Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

Thomas De La Rue Ltd began manufacturing the Onoto range in 1905 and they quickly established themselves in an already densely populated marketplace. The pens were successful because of the excellent quality of the materials used and the superior design of the filling system. Onoto pens were as good, if not better, than all their contemporaries including Parker, Watermans and Conway Stewart.

This is a superb example of the Onoto's "The Pen" finished in green marbled celluloid. The pen dates from just after the war, about 1948. The plunger filling system, deliciously quirky but extremely efficient, has been fully serviced with a new washer and cork seals fitted.

The pen itself is in very good condition, the colours in the green marble finish are still vibrant and the pen only has very minor marks and scratches commensurate with light use. There is a little wear to the ball on the clip but that is to be expected from a pen approaching its 81st birthday!

The 14ct gold nib is in excellent condition and writes beatifully with a Fine line. The nib has a nice flex to it which gives a lovely shape to your handwriting.

Onoto pens are fabulous writing instruments and will give years of faithful service.

Condition: Grade A

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