8631 Onoto "The Pen" No.5500 in Black Chased Hard Rubber. Fine Flex FIVE STAR Nib.

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  • 8631 Onoto "The Pen" No.5500 in Black Chased Hard Rubber. Fine Flex FIVE STAR Nib.

  • From £175.00
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Summary;

  • Make and Model: Onoto (Thomas De La Rue) No.5500 "The Pen"
  • Origin: The pen was made in the UK around 1930
  • Finish: Black Chased hard rubber.  
  • Overall Length: 126mm
  • 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" made from Black chased hard rubber. 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 excellent condition, the chasing is still crisp and the imprint on the barrel is clear

The 14ct gold nib is in excellent condition and writes beatifully with a Fine line. The nib has a wonderful 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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