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Mabie Todd Swan "Swan Pen", Gold-Filled Waves Overlay, #2 Oblique Broad 14ct nib
Mabie Todd Swan "Swan Pen", Gold-Filled Waves Overlay, #2 Oblique Broad 14ct nib
Mabie 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.
This engine-turned gold-filled overlay in a waves pattern is one of the earlier lever fillers from MT&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.
Imprints 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.
Tested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Brand: Mabie Todd Swan
Model: Swan Pen
Production Year: 1920
Material: Gold Metal Overlay
Trim Color: Gold
Nib Size: 2
Nib Material: 14k gold
Nib Grind: OB
Nib Flexibility: g
Line Variation: - (4.45x)
Pen Length: 129.99
Pen Grip Section:
Restorer: Heron's Mooncake
Restoration Grade: C
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Mabie Todd Swan "Swan Pen", Gold-Filled Waves Overlay, #2 Oblique Broad 14ct nib
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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.
