Description
Except for minor brassing on the pocket clip and cap band, this Conklin Endura Senior Red Celluloid fountain pen is free of chips, gouges, or cracks. The blue paint lines are still vivid in the barrel and cap grooves offering complementary color to the red-orange celluloid body. Notice the sharp imprint on the barrel, an indication of the excellent overall condition.
In the late 1920s, the Conklin Pen Company transitioned from producing hard rubber pens to adopting celluloid, a more durable and colorful material that reflected changing tastes in the fountain pen market. This shift allowed Conklin to offer pens with vibrant finishes and greater design variety, aligning the brand with contemporary trends and keeping pace with competitors. The Senior Red Celluloid is an excellent example of the writing instruments produced during this period.
This late 1920’s full-size Conklin measures 5.5 inches long and weighs 21 grams, making it comfortable to hold even without posting the cap on the barrel end. It comes from the personal collection of PacificPenWorks nib specialist John Mottishaw.