{"product_id":"unic-17-safety-mottled-gold-waves-overlay-2-14ct-utility-pen-co-nib","title":"Unic 17 Safety, Mottled Gold \"Waves\" Overlay, #2 14ct Utility Pen Co. Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📒 History\/Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful mottled ebonite overlayed with a gold-plated metal overlay in the distinct waves chased pattern. The overlay is commonly seen on many of Unic's pens of the era and the pen itself was found in a beautiful Unic gift box (included with your purchase).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Utility Pen Co. Chicago nib #2 might have been original or a replacement given that this pen was likely an export to the USA given it's lack of hallmarking besides the model printed on the finial turning knob. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧪 QA \u0026amp; Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtremely precise and responsive nib that is a very fun daily driver. Writes like a soft manifold with the option to flex, has a very nice and juicy matching mottled ebonite feed.\u003cbr\u003eTested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad and Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔧 Ebonite Restoration Commentary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong model number imprint on rear finial.\u003cbr\u003eGold-filled overlay has some microscratches, with one deeper scratch near the bottom of the cap overlay.\u003cbr\u003eEbonite rejuvenated and overlay lightly hand polished, \"softness\" of ebonite restored. \u003cbr\u003eNib heat set and tuned for flex\/smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heron's Mooncake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45814547480764,"sku":"HM1225046","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7435\/7948\/files\/IMG_1152_aa045d75-c175-4264-876b-f1894c782a9b.heic?v=1769967779","url":"https:\/\/heronsmooncake.com\/products\/unic-17-safety-mottled-gold-waves-overlay-2-14ct-utility-pen-co-nib","provider":"Herons Mooncake","version":"1.0","type":"link"}