8640 Onoto "The Pen" in Blue Marble Marble. Superb Medium Semi Flex FIVE STAR Nib.

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  • 8640 Onoto "The Pen" in Blue Marble Marble. Superb Medium Semi Flex FIVE STAR Nib.

  • From £275.00
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Summary;

  • Make and Model: Onoto (Thomas De La Rue)  "The Pen"
  • Origin: The pen was made in the UK around 1938
  • Finish: Blue Marble with Gold filled trim.
  • Overall Length: 137mm
  • Filling Type: Plunger Filler
  • Nib: 14ct Gold, Medium Semi Flex
  • Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

Thomas De La Rue Ltd began manufacturing the Onoto range in 1905 and they quickly eastablished 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 Blue marbled celluloid. 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 marble finish are still vibrant and the pen has only very minor marks and scratches commensurate with light use. There is a little plating wear to the clip and some marks and scratches on the blind cap but that is to be expected from a pen approaching its 80th birthday!

The 14ct gold nib is in excellent condition and writes beatifully with a Medium line. The nib has a light flex which is lovely to write with.

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

Condition: Grade A

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