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Diplomat 2 EF Safety, Black Chased Ebonite, #2 14c Flex
Diplomat 2 EF Safety, Black Chased Ebonite, #2 14c Flex
Diplomat was a subbrand of Montblanc, often exported, and like most of the subbrands it used several pen mechanisms to test the market before the main brand adopted design cues or mechanisms. A clean example that has seen light use, with a blank personalization.
Brush soft-flexing nib that is an extremely precise writer (borderline EEF/UEF) with amazing snap. Super crispy hairlines with nice crispy line edges.
Extremely mint chasing and imprints on the turning knob. The reverse-pinned knob was serviced with modern FKM O-rings and the knob action calibrated. Ebonite rejuvenated and lightly hand-polished, natural softness restored. Nib heat-set and tuned for flex and smoothness.
Tested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Brand: Diplomat
Model: 2 EF
Production Year: 1920
Material: Black Ebonite
Trim Color:
Nib Size: 2
Nib Material: 14k gold
Nib Grind: EF, Cursive Italic
Nib Flexibility: g
Line Variation: - (8.0x)
Pen Length: 132.81
Pen Grip Section:
Restorer: Heron's Mooncake
Restoration Grade: B
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Diplomat 2 EF Safety, Black Chased Ebonite, #2 14c Flex
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Appendix for Listing Details
Sweating the details is fundamental to understanding, appreciating, and knowing the peice of history you have in your hands.
All pens are filled and tested, not just dipped in ink, which does not reflect writing characteristics whatsoever.
Line Variation Standard
Different restorers have different standards for line sizing and especially for vintage pens, the printed tipping size will not always be accurate due to repairs/grinds/etc. Please use this as a frame of reference for consistency.
Flexibility Standard
Nib flexibility is such a controversial topic, but there needs to be some level of consistency so please take this table as a frame of reference for my restorations and as someone who is writing in a calligraphic/spencerian style of cursive script. Without objective measurements, flexibility terms such as wet noodle are useless as someone with stronger forearms and grip strength will make even manifold nibs into a wet noodle.
Restoration Ratings
These are guidelines incorporated from various online sources not limited to Reddit, David Nishimura, etc.
