{"title":"Lever Fillers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tray-18-4-wahl-eversharp-pen-gold-seal-lazulitic-blue-gpt-2-flexible-nib","title":"Wahl Eversharp Pen Gold Seal, Lazulitic Blue GPT, #2 Flexible nib","description":"\u003ch2\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell worn standard sized Wahl Gold Seal Pen with a gold plated military clip and gold medallion on the cap finial, from the late 1920's (1927\/1928). In the exceptionally popular and beautiful lazulitic blue colorway, which found popularity across many of the the top pen manufacturers with slight variations especially with the addition of white celluloid, but Wahl kept their blue celluloid a pure mix of light and dark blues, similar to Mabie Todd Swan's xylonite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe military clip is a very cool snapshot of history where we see the move towards fixed clips that were manufactured as a modular part of the cap assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic Semi-noodle flex nib that is nice and wispy through all strokes and especially smooth on the downstroke with perfect snapback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad and Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelluloid Nitrate has been polished lightly to get rid of microscratches but deeper scratches are not polished down to preserve as much of the material as possible. Celluloid under cap has darkened due to prolonged exposure to ink most likely, and there is a hairline crack in the cap which has been sealed and shouldn't be a structural issue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonite grip section rejuvenated and lightly polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted with a latex sac, nib heat set and tuned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45609873440956,"sku":"HM1225001","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_0467.jpg?v=1766538501"},{"product_id":"tray-18-5-wahl-eversharp-wahl-pen-gold-filled-overlay-colonial-pattern-3-wahl-noodle-nib","title":"Wahl Eversharp Wahl Pen, Gold-Filled Overlay Colonial Pattern, #3 Wahl Noodle nib","description":"\u003ch2\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely mint Colonial overlay, a pattern made as early as 1917 but officially cataloged from years 1919-1925. (Referenced: Eversharp Cornerstone of an Industry by J. Veley) Often these full overlay pens were used as gifts to accompany jewelry sets and often in matching overlay pen pencil sets for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese full overlay pens often have wear or dents on their gold-filled plated but this NOS is in scarcely found mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb nib that is a stubbish and would recommend writing with an oblique angle when flex writing for maximum effect. Incredibly great for calligraphy and flourished daily script, very very soft noodle flex nib that spreads to 1.65mm line width with only 200g of pressure (very light). Juicy feed that keeps up perfect, would recommend wetter ink like Waterman's or Parker's Quink (or use Quink as a base to tone with other inks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting sample is using Pelikan 4001 Royal blue on a 70gsm A5 Rhodia Pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint, boxed, replaced latex sac and lightly shined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45612991938748,"sku":"HM1225002","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_0422.heic?v=1766617093"},{"product_id":"tray-19-4-waterman-52-double-gold-filled-floral-bands-clipless-2-can-nib","title":"Waterman's 52 Double Gold-Filled Floral Bands Clipless, #2 CAN nib","description":"\u003cp class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic early production (1916-early 1920) 52 filigree banded barrel fitted with a ring top 52V cap from a prior restorer. Priced accordingly, but a model \u0026amp; era accurate cap can be swapped in, negotiable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat flex with moderate pressure and excellent snapback. Nib is a very consistent Fine in line width under no pressure and minimal nib feedback. Ebonite feed is very well controlled but is very juicy when flexed, great for sheening inks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad and Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue ink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonite rejuvenated and lightly polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrip section and lip of cap have some oxidization (browning), can request for full color restoration once purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChasing is worn but visible, with sharp hallmark imprints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrassing on the floral bands and leverbox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNib and feed heat set for crisp flow and smoothness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45613556859068,"sku":"HM1225005","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_8777.heic?v=1769702902"},{"product_id":"tray-19-5-waterman-52-solid-9k-gold-cap-band-barrel-band-18k-gold-filled-cap-clip-2-pat-stub-nib","title":"Waterman's 52 Solid 9k Gold Cap Band \u0026 Barrel Band, 18k Gold-Filled Cap Clip, #2 CAN nib","description":"\u003cp class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ornate Canadian pen exported to London in 1934.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorated with an incredible amount of gold plate and solid bands with 18k filled clip on the cap, solid 9k gold cap band, and a solid 9k gold barrel band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonalized with an emblem that looks like \"ACO\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFDW (frank d. waterman) 9ct 0.375 London Assay Office gold stamps from 1934, given the italic \"t\" and Leopard's head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great fine, borderline fine medium nib, with very controlled flex and perfect snapback, needs light to moderate pressure to flex to 2.0mm lines on the downstroke. Incredibly beautiful hairlines on the cross stroke and even upstrokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprisingly it performs more similarly to a cursive italic when writing as it lays a very smooth downstroke with a nice crisp side stroke that is a lot more expressive than a normal F grind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat nib for beginners and intermediate calligraphers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonite rejuvenated and lightly polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChasing and model imprint is well worn but hallmark imprints are fair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold trim polished lightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45613582680252,"sku":"HM1225006","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_8811.heic?v=1766638532"},{"product_id":"tray-19-8-waterman-52-bchr-npt-early-clip-cap-2-ny-stub-nib","title":"Waterman's 52 BCHR NPT Early Clip-Cap, #2 NY Stub nib","description":"\u003ch2\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless classic in an exceptionally clean nickel trim variation dating from early 1917-early 1920's given the dating on the clip. This clip style changed to the more streamlined clip silhouette in 1927. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery well balanced writer with soft writing, awesome stub cursive italic New York nib with fast ink flow for flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn chasing with imprints but very legible with mint trim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonite rejuvenated and lightly polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNib and feed heat set and adjusted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45613604569276,"sku":"HM1225007","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_8897.heic?v=1769702915"},{"product_id":"wahl-eversharp-signature-gold-seal-lazulitic-blue-gpt-5-flexible-nib","title":"Wahl Eversharp Signature Gold Seal, Lazulitic Blue GPT, #5 Flexible nib","description":"\u003ch2\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredibly beautiful Lazulitic Blue Gold Seal Wahl Signature pen in full size with an early production 1927-1928 ball clip.  In the exceptionally popular and beautiful lazulitic blue colorway, which found popularity across many of the the top pen manufacturers with slight variations especially with the addition of white celluloid, but Wahl kept their blue celluloid a pure mix of light and dark blues, similar to Mabie Todd Swan's xylonite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA holy grail of a size 5 noodle nib with dreamy hairlines and extremely well control snapback and ink flow control. Performance of a Waterman 7 Pink nib for half the price and in an incredible celluloid nitrate colorway. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper hairline nibs like these that can also flex very wide tend to favor more saturated inks that have their inkflow enhanced with some super small amounts of lubricants such as the super juicy Parker Quink Washable Blue, or a ink flow enhancer (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonarclaire.com\/products\/la-goutte-ink-flow-enhancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emy own version\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary (repairs done, feed\/nib adjusted, polishing notes)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCelluloid Nitrate has been lightly hand-polished to get rid of microscratches but deeper scratches are not polished down to preserve as much of the material as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEbonite grip section rejuvenated and lightly polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted with a latex sac, nib heat set and tune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45632417398972,"sku":"HM1225021","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02407.jpg?v=1778567998"},{"product_id":"mabie-todd-swan-eternal-54-mottled-gpt-eternal-4-14ct-eng-nib","title":"Mabie Todd Swan Eternal 54, Mottled GPT, Eternal #4 14ct ENG nib","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 1920s Mabie Todd was making more of its pens in mottled hard red rubber, a shift from the black and cardinal hard rubber of its earlier eyedroppers and safeties. The Eternal Swan line was introduced in Great Britain in 1924, but the pens were almost all made in the New York factory until 1925, when popularity and management changes moved production to England. The English-made nib dates this one to 1925\/1926.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eternal was Mabie Todd's manifold nib, built for carbon-copy work and steady, repeatable daily writing. This #4 is an uncommon soft example, with a natural stubbish cursive italic that most Eternals never had. At rest it writes a crisp 0.45mm vertical and 0.35mm horizontal, opening to roughly 1.34mm under moderate pressure, with reverse writing down near 0.20mm. Keep the pressure moderate; it wasn't built for the tensile strength that hard flex demands. Flow is wet and well-regulated, smooth and bouncy across the range, and the #4 size sits naturally for journaling and everyday correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprints are worn but legible: the model number 54 ETN on the end finial, the Swan logo on the cap crown, and the hallmarks along the barrel. The lever arm shows some wear, while the cap trim and three bands remain in excellent condition with minimal brassing. Mottled ebonite rejuvenated and hand-polished, its color and softness restored without over-polishing. Nib heat-set and tuned for smoothness. The C+ grade reflects the worn barrel imprints and lever-arm wear, offset by the strong trim and clean ebonite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with a latex sac, but can swap to a silicone sac if you want to use more diverse and troublesome inks (remember silicone sacs will creep ink so keep pen upright in storage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45632642810044,"sku":"HM1225016","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC03206.jpg?v=1781378868"},{"product_id":"mabie-todd-swan-eternal-44-mottled-gpt-eternal-4-14ct-ny-nib","title":"Mabie Todd Swan Eternal 44 Mottled GPT, Eternal #4 14ct NY nib","description":"\u003ch2\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMabie Todd's \"Swan Self-Filling Pen\" (Lever-Filler) was first introduced in 1920 as a patented \"self-locking lever\" to prevent accidents where the lever arm catches onto something. It was also during this time that we began to see a greater adoption of mottled hard red rubber being used to make pens by MT\u0026amp;Co. as earlier eyedroppers and safeties were often black or cardinal (red) hard rubber. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Eternal Swan\" line up was introduced in Great Britain in 1924, but were almost all made in the New York factory until 1925 where the popularity and management changes moved production over to England. Given the New York made nib, this will date the pen to 1924\/early 1925.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully soft Swan Eternal Nib, with some nice line variation up to 0.90mm with moderate pressure, but not suggested to flex as it was not manufactured for extra tensile strength for flexing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely smooth great daily writer with very well regulated ink flow, reserse writing around 0.20mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad and Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue ink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary (repairs done, feed\/nib adjusted, polishing notes)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprints are extremely crisp and clear, with minty gold plated trim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMottled ebonite rejuvenated and hand polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored. Very beautiful mottled ebonite rejuvenated to an incredible condition on color and shine without over polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNib heat set and tuned for smoothness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45632709427388,"sku":"HM1225017","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_0774.heic?v=1767213118"},{"product_id":"mabie-todd-swan-eternal-44-mottled-gpt-eternal-4-14ct-ny-nib-copy","title":"Mabie Todd Swan Eternal 46 | Mottled Ebonite GPT NY | #6 14ct ENG Nib","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Eternal 46 sits at a transition point in Mabie Todd's history. The Swan \"Self-Filling\" lever pen arrived in 1920 with its patented self-locking lever, and the Eternal Swan range followed in Great Britain in 1924, though most early examples were still built in the New York factory until production crossed to England in 1925. This is one of those transitional pens: a New York body fitted with an English-made Swan #6 nib, which dates the writing end to 1925\/1926.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is mottled red ebonite, rejuvenated and hand-polished back to depth of color without flattening the chasing or imprints. The gold-plated trim is minty with minimal brassing, and the imprints read worn but clear, which puts the body at B+. It is a substantial pen at 140mm capped and posts to 178mm, closer to an oversize than a standard Swan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nib is a Swan #6 in 14ct, ground as a cursive italic and built to flex, a combination that rarely turns up together at this size. Held flat, the italic grind alone gives line variation, near 0.95mm down the stroke against a 0.50mm cross. Lean into it and the line opens to a full 2.64mm, better than five times its finest width, with quick, clean snapback on release. That comes to 5.28x variation from a single nib, before the italic character underneath. Most Swan Eternals of this period shipped as rigid manifolds, so a wide-flexing cursive italic like this is a real rarity. At 410g it sits in Semi Flex territory: it wants a firm, deliberate hand, and it writes a wet, smooth line with superb tipping and flow that stays regulated to the edge of its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMottled ebonite rejuvenated and hand-polished. The English Swan #6 nib fitted, heat-set, and tuned for smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested on Sanzen TR 52gsm cream with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45632725188796,"sku":"HM1225018","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC03187.jpg?v=1781378348"},{"product_id":"watermans-lady-patricia-moss-agate-celluloid-gpt-2-pat","title":"Waterman's Lady Patricia Moss Agate, Celluloid GPT, #2 PAT.","description":"\u003ch2\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Patrician lineup was introduced in 1929 by Waterman's as their flagship model made of extremely premium celluloid nitrate in bright colors: jet black, onyx, turquoise, emerald, nacre, and moss agate. In typical mass market fashion, there were two skews: the larger Senior Patrician and the smaller Lady Patricia. The 1\/2 (thinner), V (shorter), 1\/2V (thin and short) models of many Waterman's pens were made to target this later demographic of women who preferred smaller pens for ease of carry in handbags and smaller pockets, this Lady Patricia follows the same sizing as a 52 1\/2V. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe later models were fitted with a tip-fill feed that was meant to make it easier to fill fountain pens without submerging the pen's grip section to close the front air gap. Needless to say it was more of a marketing gimmick but as a result the feed looks very neat haha (pain to restore though).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have my personal Senior Patrician in Moss Agate to show how the set would look like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFantastic #2 nib with wispy hairlines on the upstroke, and nice wide flex on the down, comfortably reaches 1.77mm wide lines with light pressure, but even more impressive is the ink flow matching the snapback where you get super crispy thin lines even after flexing super wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNice juicy flex strokes, will show off ink characteristics very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad and Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue ink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrisp hallmark imprints on barrel and excellent gold plated trim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelluloid Nitrate has been lightly hand-polished to get rid of microscratches but deeper scratches are not polished down to preserve as much of the material as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonite grip section rejuvenated and lightly hand polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNib heat set and tuned for smoothness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45632770310332,"sku":"HM1225022","price":342.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_0798.heic?v=1767220618"},{"product_id":"mabie-todd-swan-swan-pen-gold-filled-waves-overlay-2-oblique-broad-14ct-nib","title":"Mabie Todd Swan \"Swan Pen\", Gold-Filled Waves Overlay, #2 Oblique Broad 14ct nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eMabie Todd's \"Swan Self-Filling Pen\" (Lever-Filler) was first introduced in 1920 as a patented \"self-locking lever\" to prevent accidents where the lever arm catches onto the liner of your pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engine-turned gold-filled overlay in a waves pattern is one of the earlier lever fillers from MT\u0026amp;Co's NY production at the peak of its popularity before production migrated to Britain. Personalized with the name ALBERTO. Beautifully smooth oblique broad nib with a linear snappy flex profile. Amazing writer at multiple angles for immense writing variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprints are extremely crisp and clear. Plating loss on the grip section, likely due to prolonged ink submersion. Some brassing to the clip-ball, cap and rear finial with some scratches and dents. Nib heat set and tuned for smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45886663852220,"sku":"HM1225015","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_3242_09de49c7-4511-4b54-9a30-1e3dfe55704d.heic?v=1770846755"},{"product_id":"w-a-sheaffer-balance-lifetime-oversized-black-celluloid-with-gold-trim-6-lifetime-14k-gold-nib","title":"W.A. 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Extremely rare to find with a toledo cap finial in this partial overlay design looks to be a later factory modification, as the top suggests the use of polished black celluloid rather than pure ebonite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic EF nib with extremely well controlled ink flow from it's finned ebonite feed, and very consistent wetness upon flourishing.\u003cbr\u003eTested on Rhodia 80 gsm, inked with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprints are strong with natural wear to edges.\u003cbr\u003eBlack chased ebonite rejuvenated and hand polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored.\u003cbr\u003ePen fully disassembled and cleaned throughly, with new latex sac installed.\u003cbr\u003eNib heat set and tuned for smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46079244697788,"sku":"HM1225071","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_4588.png?v=1773898059"},{"product_id":"hm1225077-watermans-patrician-emerald-celluloid-gpt-8-14k-patrician-nib","title":"Waterman's Patrician, Emerald Celluloid GPT, #8 14k Patrician Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003cbr\u003eThe flagship of L.E. Waterman Company from 1929 to 1936, the Patrician was the shining beacon in the pen world during the Great Depression, \"crafted like a fine car- colored like a fine jewel.\" There were 5 original colors at launch: Emerald, Onyx, Nacre, Turquoise, and Jet. Later on there were additional variations with full celluloid and full ebonite, but the key features remained the same with distinctly huge #8 nibs and specialized feeds for superb writing, dubbed \"The World's Finest Pen for Men,\" and the Lady Patricia \"The World's Finest Pen for Women\" haha. These were considered the Rolls-Royce of pens of this era, and launched with a million dollar ad campaign.\u003cbr\u003eExtremely rare Emerald colorway with extremely strong deep vibrant green celluloid nitrate, this is the 5th Emerald Patrician I've held and it has the closest color to NOS possible as many will look fine but have lost most of their darker green hues and become more of a light mint color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003cbr\u003eIncredible flexible stub Patrician nib that is tuned for incredibly smooth flex and flow.\u003cbr\u003eTested on Rhodia 80 gsm, inked with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary\u003cbr\u003eImprints are strong with natural wear to edges.\u003cbr\u003eBlack ebonite rejuvenated and hand polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored.\u003cbr\u003eCap has darkened celluloid band due to ink, but celluloid has no signs of crystallization or degradation.\u003cbr\u003eNib heat set and tuned for smoothness.\u003cbr\u003eCoated with carnauba wax to shield from moisture, UV, and celluloid crystallization.\u003cbr\u003eFitted with inert silicone ink sacs to prevent off-gassing that would otherwise darken the mint celluloid nitrate barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46081386807484,"sku":"HM1225077","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC01573.jpg?v=1773988992"},{"product_id":"watermans-patrician-emerald-celluloid-gpt-8-14k-patrician-nib-copy","title":"Waterman's Patrician, Turquoise Celluloid GPT, #8 14k Patrician Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship of L.E. Waterman Company from 1929 to 1936, the Patrician was the shining beacon in the pen world during the Great Depression, \"crafted like a fine car- colored like a fine jewel.\" There were 5 original colors at launch: Emerald, Onyx, Nacre, Turquoise, and Jet. Later on there were additional variations with full celluloid and full ebonite, but the key features remained the same with distinctly huge #8 nibs and specialized feeds for superb writing, dubbed \"The World's Finest Pen for Men,\" and the Lady Patricia \"The World's Finest Pen for Women\" haha. These were considered the Rolls-Royce of pens of this era, and launched with a million dollar ad campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater production 1934 Turqouoise model with Waterman's Tip-Filling feed where the nib only needed to be partially tipped into the ink well to draw ink into the lever-filled sac. 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Waterman Company from 1929 to 1936, the Patrician was the shining beacon in the pen world during the Great Depression, \"crafted like a fine car- colored like a fine jewel.\" There were 5 original colors at launch: Emerald, Onyx, Nacre, Turquoise, and Jet. Later on there were additional variations with full celluloid and full ebonite, but the key features remained the same with distinctly huge #8 nibs and specialized feeds for superb writing, dubbed \"The World's Finest Pen for Men,\" and the Lady Patricia \"The World's Finest Pen for Women\" haha. These were considered the Rolls-Royce of pens of this era, and launched with a million dollar ad campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterman's released Moss Agate in 1932, at the low point of the Great Depression where unemployment hit 25%, it was a much more subtle colorway in comparison with the bright colors from the regular line up but still presented especially alluring gold celluloid veins and bursts across a dark marbled green celluloid nitrate body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003cbr\u003eGrail level Patrician nib with hairline flex and incredible softness, easily reaching 6B in line width which is supremely rare on these nibs, which are typically manifold.\u003cbr\u003eTested on Rhodia 80 gsm, inked with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔧 Restoration Commentary\u003cbr\u003eImprints are crisp and mint.\u003cbr\u003eBlack ebonite rejuvenated and hand polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored.\u003cbr\u003eCelluloid has no signs of crystallization or degradation.\u003cbr\u003eNib heat set and tuned for smoothness.\u003cbr\u003eCoated with carnauba wax to shield from moisture, UV, and celluloid crystallization.\u003cbr\u003eFitted with inert silicone ink sacs to prevent off-gassing that would otherwise darken the mint celluloid nitrate barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46082311192764,"sku":"HM1225079","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC01507.jpg?v=1773990842"},{"product_id":"unic-pocket-lever-filler-npt-french-mottled-ebonite-18ct-semi-brush-nib","title":"Unic Pocket Lever-Filler NPT, French Mottled Ebonite, 18ct Semi-Brush Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHM2602013\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA near-mint pocket pen in its original box from a first-tier French manufacturer better known for their safety models and luxury overlay pens — finding a Unic lever-filler is a rare treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome wear to the imprint hallmarks but exceptional condition throughout. The nib is extremely soft — given the smaller sac on this pocket pen, there is less air pressure helping guide ink to the feed, so after half a page of figure 8's the feed may need a moment to catch up. That said, this is not a realistic writing cadence for any calligraphy workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonite rejuvenated and lightly hand-polished — the natural softness restored. Will not feel brittle or prone to cracking. Imprints worn but legible, with trim in great condition. Nib heat-set and tuned for flex and smoothness. Approximately 2 hours hands-on. Fitted with a silicone ink sac — compatible with all fountain pen inks including iron gall, shimmer, and alkaline Japanese inks without risk to the sac. Store nib-up when not in use to prevent nib creep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested on Rhodia 90gsm with Diamine Imperial Purple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46237432938684,"sku":"HM2602013","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02031.jpg?v=1777180804"},{"product_id":"wahl-eversharp-doric-standard-cathay-green-celluloid-npt-5-adjustable-14k-flex","title":"Wahl Eversharp Doric Standard, Cathay Green Celluloid NPT, #5 Adjustable 14k Flex","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCathay is one of the rarest Doric colorways, about as scarce as Coffee. This Standard shows the celluloid at its best: bright pearl weaves run through a deep green ground, the marbled stripes still vivid as the pen turns in light, and there is no crystallization. The Doric was Wahl Eversharp's 1931 Art Deco line, designed by Robert Black under patent D81,742 and named for the fluted columns of Greek temples. Twelve facets run down the barrel and cap, with pyramid crowns at each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustable mechanism gives this nib five working settings, set by a slider above the nib slot that runs from a locked manifold to a fully released flex (patent 1,980,159, \"nine points in one\"). Locked, it writes a controlled 0.15mm dry line that resists shock and pressure. Released, the same nib starts at 0.25mm hairlines and opens to 2.05mm at 350g, an 8.2x line variation with full snapback and clean tipping. The slider moves smoothly through every notch here, and that much working range on a single mint nib is uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonalized \"BR\" on the clip, with light scratch marks to the rear of the cap. Faceted edges refinished crisp and sealed under carnauba wax for UV and moisture protection. Ebonite components rejuvenated, the hairline on the cap lip sealed and smoothed. Nib and feed tuned, the gold patinated to a deep amber. The Grade C reflects the repair and the personalization. Fitted with a silicone sac, so please store upright just in case there is nib creep. This is a trade off to use all inks regardless if they are vintage-safe or not, and will not off gas (won't degrade celluloid nitrate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860647661756,"sku":"HM2605002","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02476.jpg?v=1779493827"},{"product_id":"watermans-lady-patricia-nacre-celluloid-npt-manifold-2-14k","title":"Waterman's Lady Patricia, Nacre Celluloid NPT, Manifold #2 14k","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLady Patricia was Waterman's \"World's Finest Pen for Women\" inside the 1929–1939 Patrician lineup, sized to match the 52 1\/2 V at roughly 109mm capped, fitted with the #2 PAT nib and the same celluloid palette as the flagship Senior Patrician. Nacre is one of the five original 1929 launch colorways and the scarcest of them, where mother-of-pearl is marbled through black celluloid. Surviving Nacre examples are typically darkened, hairlined, or crystallized after almost a century. This one came out of an estate desk drawer and shows no UV bleaching, no hairlines, and no crystallization. The barrel hallmark imprints are exceptionally crisp. The #2 PAT nib is stamped \"Fine Rigid Waterman's Ideal 14k 2\" and writes as a controlled 0.10mm extra-extra-fine manifold. Bouncy on the page without crossing into flex, the same character that put manifold nibs on every period accountant's desk: thick rigid metal that holds line precision under heavy hand pressure where standard flexible tines would spring or spread. Manifold nibs were named for the multi-copy carbon work the pre-photocopier era ran on. They translate cleanly into modern journaling and ultra-fine daily writing. A natural pairing for someone who reaches for a Platinum 3776 UEF or a Sailor Zoom for everyday handwriting. Grade B+, with the only deduction a small sliver of brassing on the cap clip. The pen would otherwise read as NOS. Full celluloid restoration and deinking, releasing bonded ink residue from the barrel walls. Nickel-plated trim hand-polished. Nib and feed tuned. Fitted with a silicone sac, so please store upright just in case there is nib creep. This is a trade off to use all inks regardless if they are vintage-safe or not, and will not off gas (won't degrade celluloid nitrate). Tested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860653265084,"sku":"HM2605003","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02538.jpg?v=1779494190"},{"product_id":"sheaffer-balance-junior-green-striated-celluloid-gpt-brush-2-14k","title":"Sheaffer Balance Junior, Green Striated Celluloid GPT, Feather #2 14k","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheaffer's Junior line ran through the celluloid era as the affordable companion to the Lifetime Balance flagship. Same Balance shape vocabulary introduced in 1929, sized down for shirt-pocket carry, with the W.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. Fort Madison imprint stamped cleanly into the barrel. Green Striated is a quieter colorway in the Sheaffer palette, a dark green pearl over black that reads as professional. The celluloid is mint on this example, with no UV bleaching, no shrinkage, and no crystallization. The ink window stays clear and transparent. The gold-plated trim shows no brassing. Meaningful flex on a Sheaffer #2 is rare. This one has been tuned and ground into Feather Flex territory, with 0.20mm horizontal hairlines opening to 1.59mm at 170g for a 7.95× line variation in the EF to 4B range. Brush-soft response on a Sheaffer body, with long tine flex that earns the \"noodle\" character collectors talk about. Slight cursive italic in the tipping (0.20mm horizontal, 0.30mm vertical). The trade-off is in the feed: railroading appears when writing too quickly, but the feed has been left unmodified so collectors who prefer drier hairlines can use it as-is. Wet inks load the feed faster and reduce the chance of railroading. The feed channels can be opened on request after purchase if a faster flow is preferred. Period flex shoppers usually go to Watermans, Mabie Todd, or Conway Stewart for this kind of response. A Feather Flex tuned Sheaffer in a Junior body is an unusually compact package for the character, well-suited to a Spencerian or Copperplate writer who wants pocket-portable flex in a recognizable American body. Celluloid lightly polished and waxed. Nib and feed tuned. Fitted with a silicone sac, so please store upright just in case there is nib creep. This is a trade off to use all inks regardless if they are vintage-safe or not, and will not off gas (won't degrade celluloid nitrate). Tested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860662702268,"sku":"HM2605005","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02549.jpg?v=1779494989"},{"product_id":"conway-stewart-286-black-celluloid-gpt-4-14k-flex","title":"Conway Stewart 286, Black Celluloid GPT, #4 14k Flex","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Conway Stewart 286 belongs to Conway's pre-war and wartime numbered series, produced from roughly 1936 into the mid-1940s. A full-size lever-filler with gold-plated trim, built into the British middle market to compete with Mabie Todd Swan and Onoto on the same desk. Black celluloid with GPT is the dignified default for the model: dressy enough for a solicitor's desk, unfussy enough for daily ledger work. The nib stamp reads \"Conway Stewart 14ct Gold\" without a printed size, and the dimensions place it close to a #4 rather than the more common Conway #3, which puts more gold and more tipping under the writer's hand. UK flex from this period sits in a different genre from American Waterman or Mabie Todd flex: softer landings, slightly wetter ink flow, a more European feel under cursive script. This example measures 0.45mm opening to 1.88mm at 400g Semi Flex pressure for a 4.2× variation in the FM to 4B range, with a slight cursive italic character in the tipping (0.45mm horizontal, 0.55mm vertical). Very bouncy and smooth, a nib that suits a writer who already owns American Watermans and wants the UK feel for comparison. Complete ebonite restoration on the collar with preserved hallmark imprints. Trim wear: the cap band and lever box remain mint, and the clip plating shows normal wear from daily usage. Grade B-. Nib heat-set and tuned. Fresh latex sac. Tested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860663226556,"sku":"HM1225011","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02598.jpg?v=1779495273"},{"product_id":"conway-stewart-27-grey-candy-hatch-celluloid-gpt-3-14k-brush-flex","title":"Conway Stewart 27, Grey Candy Hatch Celluloid GPT, #3 14k Brush Flex","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy Stripe\/ Hatch: one of Conway's signature pearlescent patterns, with grey pearl woven into a tight cross-hatch grid against a translucent celluloid, vivid in the hand and difficult to photograph faithfully. The grid catches light differently from every angle, and the celluloid here is exceptionally well-preserved: no shrinkage, no crystallization, crisp imprints, and the underlying weave still bright after seventy years. Mechanically the model sits in Conway's executive models, lever-filler with GPT, on the Conway #3 14k flex platform. This is a grail-grade example of that nib. The tipping is unusually wide and the tines are exceptionally soft, with 0.35mm hairlines opening to 2.58mm at 250g Semi Brush Flex pressure for a 7.4x line variation in the F to 6B range. A pronounced cursive italic character lives in the grind (0.35mm horizontal, 0.75mm vertical), which makes the same nib double as a wide stub when held flat. One of the best Conway nibs to come through the workshop. Trim condition: the cap band sits mint, the clip and lever show light wear and brassing. Grade B+. Cross-hatch celluloid sometimes shows tiny crystallization spots near the lever slot; none on this example. Feed adjusted to keep up with the flex curve, with nib and feed tuned together for flow at full flex. Fresh latex sac. GPT hand-polished. Tested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**edit: did not realize there was a hairline in the nib, originally thought it was a factory cut since it was so perfectly center. discounted price accordingly, super fun nib, if it cracks in half I'll replace the nib for free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860665847996,"sku":"HM1225040","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02606.jpg?v=1779495806"},{"product_id":"conway-stewart-27-grey-candy-hatch-celluloid-gpt-3-14k-brush-flex-copy","title":"Conway Stewart 75, Green Marble Celluloid NPT, #3 14k Flex","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Conway Stewart 75 sits in the late post-war numbered range, with nickel-plated trim and a quieter nib character. Swirled green and black celluloid, not a conservative finish. A daily-carry desk pen that saw careful use. The celluloid here is in fantastic condition: minimal UV bleaching, no crystallization, only minor shrinkage at the rear finial that does not affect structural integrity or the lever mechanism. Crisp barrel imprints. The ebonite collar has been fully restored to mint and paired with a juicy feed that keeps up with the nib at full flex. The Conway #3 14k nib measures 0.35mm hairlines opening to 1.63mm at 380g Flex pressure for a 4.7× line variation in the F to 4B range. Slight cursive italic in the grind (0.35mm horizontal, 0.40mm vertical). Smoother tipping than the 286 sibling and faster snapback than the 27, with a slightly firmer initial deflection compared to the other two Conways in this batch. Grade A overall, and a clean daily writer for someone who wants Conway flex character without the flashy patterns of the Candy Stripe. Celluloid lightly polished and waxed. NPT hand-polished. Fresh latex sac. Nib and feed tuned. Tested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860677906620,"sku":"HM1225039","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02617.jpg?v=1779496260"},{"product_id":"wyvern-no-5-short-green-marble-celluloid-gpt-2-14k-flex","title":"Wyvern No. 5 Short, Green Marble Celluloid GPT, #2 14k Flex","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyvern is what comes after Conway Stewart and Mabie Todd on a UK collector's shelf. Leicester-based, founded by the Finburgh Brothers in the mid-1890s at the Vulcanite Works on Woodboy Street, in production through 1955. The company name and the dragon-shaped nib logo both come from the wyvern on the City of Leicester's coat-of-arms. Wyvern built well-made lever-fillers for the British middle market for sixty years without the marketing footprint of the larger London houses, and by 1928 was successful enough making warranted 14ct gold nibs to supply them as OEM to other British manufacturers. The No. 5 Short is one of Wyvern's smaller models: trimmed-down barrel length that still posts to a comfortable writing size. Green Marble celluloid, gold-plated trim, clipless torpedo silhouette. The celluloid is mint with the marbled veins still bright through the body, crisp imprints throughout. The 14k Warranted nib measures 0.30mm hairlines opening to 1.67mm at 360g Flex pressure for a 5.6× line variation in the F to 4B range. Slight cursive italic in the tipping (0.30mm horizontal, 0.40mm vertical). Solid snapback, smooth and feedbackless, and easier on a beginner's pressure curve than the wetter Conway or Waterman flexes. Priced for what it is: a charming, lesser-known UK lever-filler for a collector who already owns the obvious British names and wants something with a smaller audience and a story, or a clean entry into vintage celluloid for someone whose first flex pen this will be. Grade A. Celluloid restoration and light polish. GPT hand-polished. Nib and feed tuned. Fitted with a silicone sac, so please store upright just in case there is nib creep. This is a trade off to use all inks regardless if they are vintage-safe or not, and will not off gas (won't degrade celluloid nitrate). Tested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860680659132,"sku":"HM1225064","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02628.jpg?v=1779496608"},{"product_id":"watermans-56-bhr-gpt-cicada-clip-6-accountant-14k","title":"Waterman's 56, BHR, GPT Cicada Clip, #6 Accountant 14k","description":"\u003cp class=\"first:mt-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Waterman 56 is the mature commercial American pen of the 1920s: large lever-filler, #6 nib, black hard rubber, gold-plated trim, the model that sat on insurance brokers' and bookkeepers' desks across the United States for a decade. The cicada accommodation clip is the period detail that works very well with this model spec. This example wears that clip cleanly, paired with double floral filigree barrel bands that match exceptionally well against the ebonite barrel. The barrel hallmark imprint is worn but legible, and the chasing pattern holds where it has not been worn smooth from use. The Account stamp marks the configuration: a firm, controlled #6 with an architect grind tuned to lay 0.30mm horizontal strokes and 0.25mm vertical strokes for a 1.2× variation in the EF range. Wide horizontal, narrow vertical, with the cross-stroke variation amplified at an oblique writing angle. Accountants and ledger writers used these for daily ten-hour shifts; the same nib serves a modern journaler or notetaker who values a precise, controlled, durable line with subtle stroke contrast built in. Substantial in the hand, with a girthy 9.46mm grip and a 143mm capped length. Grade C+. Three hours of ebonite restoration brought the BHR back to a deep finish, and the double floral filigree barrel bands came through clean. Ebonite rejuvenated and hand-polished, \"softness\" restored. Fresh latex sac. Nib heat-set and tuned. Tested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860685213884,"sku":"HM1225037","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02649.jpg?v=1779497032"},{"product_id":"watermans-0752-bhr-with-gold-filled-overlay-gpt-needlepoint-2-14k-flex","title":"Waterman's 0752, BHR with Gold-Filled Overlay, GPT, Needlepoint #2 14k Flex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Waterman 0752 is the gold-filled overlay version of the standard 52 lever-filler. The model number in Waterman's Standard Numbering System: \"07\" for the gold-filled solid or filigree barrel band, \"5\" for the lever fill, \"2\" for the #2 nib. Black hard rubber under a gold-filled overlay, full-size proportions, same body family as the plain 52 with the dressed-up barrel band. This example carries the floral filigree barrel band specific to the 0752, with the rear-side personalization \"A.B.M.\" imprinted clean into the band. The royal-plate overlay traces to Spain-side Waterman production, which used a thicker gold layer than the standard French and US plate. The clip ball reads as a period replacement, and the ebonite chasing has worn down evenly and smoothly under decades of pocket use. The Needlepoint nib carries the listing. Needlepoint flex is the flagship Waterman flex configuration: an extra-fine baseline that opens dramatically under pressure. This nib measures 0.20mm hairlines (writing more like 0.15mm in practice) opening to 1.47mm at 260g Semi Brush Flex for a 7.35× line variation in the EEF to 3B range. Crisp hairlines with clean edges, sharp tines, exceptional snapback, and a feed that keeps up with the flex curve. This is the configuration that has driven the vintage Waterman flex market for forty years, the nib character Spencerian and Copperplate practitioners pay a premium to find. Comparable Needlepoint-tuned 0752 listings have asked over $1,000 for slightly finer baselines; this one prices conservatively against that comp. Grade D+ overall, with the deduction concentrated in trim wear: the clip ball appears replaced, and the gold-filled overlay chasing has worn smooth in spots. The rear finial imprint is worn but legible. Fitted with a latex sac, but can swap to a silicone sac if you want to use more diverse and troublesome inks (remember silicone sacs will creep ink so keep pen upright in storage). Ebonite rejuvenated and hand-polished. Gold-filled overlay carefully cleaned without disturbing the engraving. Fresh latex sac. Nib heat-set and tuned for flex and smoothness. Tested on Rhodia 90gsm ivory with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860686655676,"sku":"HM1225029","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC02668.jpg?v=1779497363"},{"product_id":"wahl-eversharp-doric-oversized-black-celluloid-gpt-10-14k-adjustable-nib","title":"Wahl Eversharp Doric Oversized, Black Celluloid GPT,  #10 Adjustable 14k Gold Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Doric was Wahl Eversharp's Art Deco flagship, introduced in 1931 and designed by Robert Black under patent D81,742, its name taken from the fluted columns of Greek temples. Twelve facets run the full length of barrel and cap, capped at both ends by pyramid crowns. This is the Oversize, the largest of the three Doric sizes and the scarcest, a noticeably bigger pen in the hand than the Standard. First-generation production from 1931 to 1933 is marked by the larger Gold Seal medallion seen here, and this example came from the Wahl Eversharp Pen Co. of Canada, a smaller run than the US output that fills most collections. The black celluloid shows no shrinkage, unusual in a material that commonly crystallizes or ambers with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustable nib is the Doric's defining feature, patented as number 1,980,159 and sold under the slogan \"nine points in one.\" A slider above the nib slot lets the writer move from a locked manifold setting to a fully released flex. Locked, it lays a controlled, shock-resistant line of the kind 1930s clerks and ledger keepers wanted. Released, the same nib drops to a 0.20mm hairline and opens to 1.39mm at 350g, a 6.95x range with clean snapback, with the cursive italic grind giving 0.25mm vertical against 0.20mm horizontal. This is the #10, the largest adjustable nib Wahl built and fitted only to the Oversize, and the slider runs cleanly through its full locked-to-released range on this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelluloid nitrate rejuvenated and polished, the twelve faceted edges resharpened crisp and surface imperfections removed, then sealed under carnauba wax for UV and moisture protection. Nib and feed heat-set and tuned, structure intact throughout. Fitted with a silicone sac, so please store upright just in case there is nib creep. This is a trade off to use all inks regardless if they are vintage-safe or not, and will not off gas (won't degrade celluloid nitrate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested on Sanzen Tomoe River 52gsm cream with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46957222035644,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/DSC03141.jpg?v=1781371523"}],"url":"https:\/\/heronsmooncake.com\/collections\/lever-fillers.oembed?page=2","provider":"Herons Mooncake","version":"1.0","type":"link"}