First established in 1898 in Toledo, Ohio, the Conklin Pen company began manufacturing in the golden era of fountain pens. Founder Roy Conklin registered the patent for the first working automatic filling mechanism. In 2019 an experienced pen producer in the U.S. purchased the Conklin brand. New materials and technology are now used to produce these original Conklin designs so highly valued by collectors and pen enthusiasts throughout the world.
The Conklin® Mark Twain Crescent Filler™ Superblack Limited Edition is an exceptional pen. It is made of solid brass, the surface of which is Superblack coated to achieve almost completely matte black appearance. It absorbs over 99% of visible light. Superblack the darkest substance known today.
To enhance the elegance of each Mark Twain Crescent Filler™ Superblack, the clip and parts are adorned with either rosegold or gunmetal plating. Each pen is engraved with Mark Twain’s distinctive signature along the band and is equipped with the original Conklin spring loaded rocker clip, patented in 1916. Tastefully engraved along the bottom of the cap is the limited edition number exclusive to each pen.
The Mark Twain Crescent Filler™ Superblack is a limited edition run of 1898 pieces. The fountain pen is fitted with a premium stainless steel JoWo nib in choices of extra fine, fine, medium, broad, or OmniFlex point sizes. The popular OmniFlex nib is rosegold on both the gunmetal and rosegold trimmed editions. Each nib displays the Conklin name and features a crescent-shaped breathing hole. The Conklin quality control team tests each nib individually to ensure writing performance. Each Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler Superblack is shipped in a luxury gift box with a custom-designed sleeve.
In 1923, the Duragraph™ model is launched and shortly afterward is considered to be 'the definitive' pen. The model was named by combining the words “durable” and “graph” to equal Duragraph™. Living up to its name, the new Duragraph™ PVD collection brings the timeless class of vintage to the modern-day. Each writing instrument is covered with PVD coating covers the pen’s solid brass body providing key performance features giving additional vibrance, luster, and durability.
Physical Vapor Deposition or PVD is a process that uses diverse thin film deposition techniques that focus on vaporizing a solid material in a vacuum environment, resulting in deposition onto the surface as a pure material coating. This material coating is appealing to the eye but most importantly, extremely durable, can reduce friction, and serve as a barrier against any potential damage.
The barrel and the cap display glistening shades of gold shimmer every time the pen turns. Alluring Lapis blue color PVD creates a shiny mirror-like effect covering the PVD Blue pen’s body and cap. Rose gold plating of PVD Blue pen deepens the rich, vibrant blue color of each pen. The cap top is embellished with the Conklin® Est. 1898 logo and the cap band are engraved with the famous Duragraph™ model script font with three Conklin® crescent logos on either side of the model name.
The Conklin Pen Company is proud to unveil the All American Special Eye Dropper Edition. A translucent pen that features the dazzling inner workings of the All American collection. ’Demonstrator’ pens are inspired by past special edition pens created to arm salesman with a tool to ‘demonstrate’ their products. They are captivating.
The collection is available in three colors with three different trim finishes: Clear with chrome trim, blue with rose gold trim, and orange with gunmetal trim. Crafted from handmade European high-grade resin, the All American Demo features a carefully tapered cap and barrel. The tapered cap top features a “rocker style” clip. The barrel is engraved with the Conklin trademark, All American logo, and Special Edition. This edition is suited to individuals looking for a well-sized pen with a unique design that still rings true to original Conklin designs.
Available choices for the German-made Jowo premium stainless steel nib grades include extra-fine, fine, medium, broad, and OmniFlex. The OmniFlex nib allows users to choose various strokes with one flexible nib and tailor their individual handwriting style. Conklin’s quality control team tests each nib individually to ensure top-quality writing performance.
The fountain pen uses standard international cartridges, a converter (supplied) and as a bonus, it is also an eyedropper pen. Included with the pen is an eyedropper for the filling system. To fill the pen: unscrew the barrel from the nib section of the pen holding the barrel upright and fill it with the eyedropper and the ink of your choice. Then screw the section back onto the pen. Real simple, easy to fill. The barrel holds a huge 5 ml of ink that will keep you writing for a long time. This All American is an ideal gift for any person who loves to write with a free-flowing liquid ink pen. Maybe even you!
To say that no two pieces of Pau Preto wood are the same is an understatement. No two inches of this unique wood are similar. Known for its rare combination of beauty and for its extreme hardness. The wood is a blend of unique light green, yellow, and brown colors with distinctive grain patterns. Pau Preto is exceptionally strong, therefore it’s most often used in turned objects, where it is among the very finest of all turning woods—capable of holding threads and other intricate details extremely well. Perfect for a fine writing instrument.
Conklin is proud to introduce the newest addition to the timeless All American™ Collection, the rare and gorgeous Limited Edition Pau Preto.
The All American Pau Preto collection, made from wood sourced in Mozambique, is available in stunning chrome, rose gold or gunmetal accents. It features Conklin’s original 1916 patented spring-loaded rocker clip. Elegantly engraved along the barrel is the Conklin® trademark and All American™ logo, while the backside of the cap displays a Limited-Edition number engraved exclusively for each pen.
This unique collection is available in fountain pen and rollerball modes. The Limited Edition of 898 pieces for each mode have been handcrafted. Fountain pens are outfitted with a smooth premium German made stainless steel JoWo nib, displaying the brand name and marked with special crescent-shaped breathing hole only unique to Conklin. The nib is available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad and Omniflex point sizes. The fountain pen uses international cartridges or a converter (included). The rollerball accepts standard international rollerball refills. Each Conklin® All American Pau Preto pen is sold in a luxury gift box with a custom-designed sleeve.
Deco, a design era that began in the mid-1920s, at the height of Conklin’s fountain pen business, was a large influence on the modern art world from architecture to fashion. Conklin pens were no exception, as they were a significant contribution to the creative new age.
Conklin’s new Endura Deco Crest™ is the ideal revival of that exciting period. Great concepts and innovative ideas will stand the test of time.
From 1660 to the late 19th century, filigree was ornamental work made with grains or beads. It was very popular in Italy, France, and Portugal as well as India and Asia. Today, filigree overlay is a form of intricate metalwork usually of fine wire of gold, silver and copper.
The Conklin Pen Company originally released the ever successful Endura in 1924. Based on the original models, the Endura has all the aesthetic design features which made the pen such a timeless classic. By combining these two famous models, today Conklin Pen Company is proud to introduce Endura Deco Crest.
The Conklin Pen Company changed the writing industry forever when in 1897 it patented the self-filling pen known as the Crescent Filler™. Soon recognized and hailed by legendary author Mark Twain, Conklin thrived and Crescent Fillers became one of the most beloved pens in American history.
The Conklin Pen Company is proud to announce the latest Limited Edition Crescent Filler Gunmetal. Keeping true to the original style and design, this new Crescent Gunmetal features an exclusive twist. Using plating along the length of the barrel and cap, this captivating writing instrument displays an eye-catching mix of metallic dark hues. Each Crescent Filler Gunmetal is paired with polished gunmetal trims and segments of durable black resin along the grip and locking ring.
Each pen is engraved with Mark Twain’s distinctive signature along the band and is equipped with the original Conklin® spring-loaded rocker clip patented in 1916. Tastefully engraved along the bottom of the cap is the limited edition number exclusive to each pen. The Crescent Filler Gunmetal is a limited edition run of 1898 pieces and is available in a choice of JoWo black steel nib grades: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, or OmniFlex. Use this simple and perfected Crescent fill to fuel your writing pleasures. Samuel Clemens would smile.
The Conklin Pen Company was established in 1898 during the golden era of fountain pens and is still regarded as one of the most prominent pen manufacturers today. During the Great Depression, Conklin launched a collection that was priced to be affordable to the public. The All American collection was offered in a variety of sizes, filling mechanisms, and finishes, with the aim of satisfying the demand for high-quality writing instruments. Inspired by Conklin’s original models and the rich heritage of the brand, the new All American collection balances classic and contemporary to create timeless designs.
Crafted from handmade European high-grade resin, the All American is developed to bring comfort and durability, with a carefully tapered cap and barrel. The All American Limited Edition Demo Rosegold pays homage to the vintage Conklin era. The cap top features a “rocker style” clip. The barrel is engraved with the Conklin trademark and All American logo.
Choices include extra-fine, fine, medium, broad, or Omniflex,. The Omniflex allows users to choose their individual line. Each stainless steel Cushion Point nib displays the brand name and is marked with special crescent-shaped breathing holes. Conklin’s quality control team tests each nib individually to ensure top-quality writing performance.
The fountain pen uses our ColoradoPen international cartridges. A converter is included for bottle inks. As a special bonus, an eyedropper is included for filling the barrel of the pen itself. It holds up to 5ml of ink!
Noun: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. Wow. It’s ironic that as we close the year, 2020, that this new Conklin All American Serenity edition makes its debut. One thing it does promise is to mesmerize the holder as it reflects the resins embedded in the polished body. Flecks of light blue and white play off each other.
One of the Conklin" Pen Company's oversized classic designs is back with new flair. If today's materials were available in the 1930s, there would surely have been a Conklin as bright and bold as these new editions. These stunning fountain pens and ballpoints are still the same great value from the 1930s. Crafted from handmade high-grade resin.
The Conklin Pen Company is proud to unveil the Limited Edition Duraflex™ Demonstrator. A translucent pen that features the dazzling inner workings of the Duraflex. Inspired by and named after past salesman aid tools to ‘demonstrate’ their products.
Machined to perfection using strong handmade clear resin, each pen is substantial in size with an embellished flat-top design that displays the Conklin Est.1898 logo, while the band bears the famous Conklin® model script and crescents. Each pen is tastefully engraved with the collection name and limited edition number alongside the barrel. The pen has a threaded cap that unscrews and can post on the end of the barrel. The pen can use a standard international ink cartridge or the included converter. Each Duraflex™ pen is one of a kind, created to highlight the everlasting beauty of writing with a fountain pen.
90 Years of History
Did you know that the Heritage Word Gauge™ Collection evolved from another famous Conklin® pen? The Word Gauge began as a variation of the classic Conklin Nozac. The Nozac, a collection released in 1931, took the world by storm with their patented American made piston-filler system. This ‘no sac’ design gave the company great advantage over its competition, boasting an attractive slogan, “The pen that winds like a watch.” Due to their successes, some of the later models came affixed with an opaque window to view your ink level.
In hopes of further demonstrating the great ink supply of its pens, Conklin® designed the Nozac Word Gauge™ in 1932. Featuring a similar design, the Word Gauge’s opaque window came engraved with numbered gradations to indicate how many words could be written with the remaining ink. By giving the user a visible ink supply and a gauge, an estimate could be made on how long the ink would continue to flow before the pen needed to be refilled.
Word Gauge 2020
Now featuring a modern design with alluring colors, the Heritage Word Gauge™ boasts a transparent window in the barrel of each pen, a truly unique feature exclusively available with this collection. Each Word Gauge comes with a built-in piston-filling system for, “straight out of the bottle ink filling”. Simply dip your nib into the ink bottle and twist the piston located at the back end of the pen body. Filling your pen directly from a bottle allows limitless ink choices!
Each Word Gauge™ is made from strong, unique resin and is available in three stunning colors: Black with sleek Gunmetal accents, Blue or Turquoise, both paired with chrome trim. Along the front of each barrel is the name of the collection, tastefully engraved. Word Gauge is available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium or OmniFlex™. The OmniFlex™ nib made by JoWo or Germany, allows the user to vary your line from very thin to very wide.
The original Duragraph was launched in 1923, and shortly thereafter was considered to be 'the definitive' pen. The model was named by combining the words durable and graph to comprise Duragraph™. Prolific.
Duragraph adds the Abalone Nights to your must-have collection of unique collectibles; sharing the dynamics of an abalone shell, this zestful pen combines an iridescent finish with an array of metallic hues. Featuring black resin on the cap and front section, it is also paired with chrome metal plating on the threads and clip.
Fitted between the black resin cap and the chrome thread is the very alluring abalone glossy shell. Like the shell, Abalone Nights is extremely durable. Its dynamically crafted luminous finish resembles peacock green, cobalt blues, and metallic purples giving it a mystical high status. Abalone shell has been used as rare decorative jewelry for centuries in ancient cultures and ritual ceremonies. It is an important and vital staple in native cultures around the world.
Take note of this collectible’s abalone shell barrel; admiring it in the light when hand-turned, it reflects the shimmering essences off its surface, enhancing the stunning colors like radiating energy. With its perfect development, the cap easily twists off and flawlessly snugs on the back end of the barrel.
Duragraph Nights Abalone is available in fountain pen, rollerball, or ballpoint. The fountain pen’s Jowo German-made nib is available in extra-fine, fine, medium, broad and Omniflex sizes. It uses an included threaded ink converter or ink cartridges. The ballpoint accepts Parker Style ballpoint refills, and the capped rollerball accepts standard international rollerball refills.