5612. Swan (Mabie Todd) Eyedropper Fountain Pen in Black Hard Rubber, Superb Smooth Fine Flex FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary;

• Make and Model: Swan (Mabie Todd & Co.) Eyedropper.
• Origin: The pen was made in the USA around 1910.
• Finish: Black Hard Rubber with gold plated barrel rings..
• Overall Length: 132mm
• Filling Type: Eyedropper.
• Nib: 14ct gold, Fine Flex.
• Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description.

This is an excellent example of an early Swan eyedropper, it was made in the USA and dates from around 1910.

The pen is made from Black hard rubber with a lined pattern to the barrel and a plain cap. The Hard Rubber has retained its colour well and shows no signs of fading. The imprint on the barrel is clear and legible and the pen is in good condition with only very light marks and scratches commensurate with use.

The pen is an eyedropper meaning to fill the pen you simply unscrew the section and fill the barrel directly with ink using an eyedropper (Supplied). The nib is a wonderful smooth Fine. It writes beautifully and has a light flex to it. It flexes easily from a Fine to a Broad! 

Being a left hander, I find it very difficult to write with a flex nib. This is because generally I am pushing the nib across the paper as opposed to a right hander who pulls it. The tines tend to dig in to the paper when pushed but open up delightfully when pulled, thus writing right-handed makes it a lot easier to use the flexible characteristics of the nib. However I have done my best to illustrate its flex with the write sample included in the images.

The pen has been fully serviced and is ready to write.

Condition: Grade A

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