Conklin

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 OmniFlex nib is in extremely limited supply due to unprecedented demand. We have stock on all three colors of the Word Gauge, but we could run out before a new shipment of nibs arrives. Please order with this in mind. Standard nibs are available.

This exciting new collection from Conklin features a universally flexible ‘Omniflex’ nib and can be yours for just $60. How’s that for striking?
Earth, Water and Fire are the Elements featured in these three Limited Edition choices. Each ‘element’ incorporates deep, rich colors mixed with clear resins. Earth flashes black and brown with a black metal trim. Water shows pacific blues, forest greens and golden trim. The Fire combines flashing reds and ash black with shiny chrome trim.
This unique Duraflex Elements Limited Edition is available in only 1,898 pieces per color. Each pen is uniquely etched with ‘Elements’ and its number on the resin barrel.

About the Omniflex Nib
If you choose the Omniflex nib you will find a new JoWo of Germany manufactured #6 nib. This nib is designed to be so flexible that you can choose from a very fine line to an extremely broad line; all it takes is slightly more pressure to broaden the stroke. Truly unique and especially at this remarkable price.
The standard steel nib is offered in Extra Fine, Fine and Medium. The pen fills with standard international cartridges or use bottle ink with the included converter.

Better Than the Original

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 fountain pen is fitted with an exclusive nib made by JoWo of Germany. Many collectors favor this nib for its outstanding flow and velvety smoothness. The proprietary cushion point nib displays the Conklin name and is individually tested by their quality control team to ensure a seamless writing experience. The fountain pen uses international cartridges or a converter which is included. The ballpoint accepts our popular Parker Style which is available in more than 10 colors and point sizes.

Heritage

In 1923, the original Conklin Duragraph was named by combining the words, durable and graph and quickly became one of Conklin’s most essential designs.  

The new Nights collection brings that classic sensibility to the modern era with a stunning, yet highly affordable design. Crafted from quality handmade resins, the Duragraph is substantial in size, yet not so large to be unwieldy in the hand. 

Priced like 1928

Offered at an astounding entry price, the Duragraph fountain pen continues to stand for value. The stainless-steel nib is available in Fine, Medium or Stub nib grades. The Duragraph fountain pen offers the ideal choice for your individual handwriting style. The cap’s top is embellished with the ‘Conklin Est. 1898’ logo and the cap’s band is engraved in the traditional Duragraph script font. The fountain pen fills via standard cartridge or converter, which is included. The matching ballpoint accepts standard Parker style refills. Dozens of fountain pen ink or ballpoint refills are available and shown with the pen.

Heritage

In 1923, the original Conklin Duragraph was named by combining the words, durable and graph and quickly became one of Conklin’s most essential designs.  

The new Nights collection brings that classic sensibility to the modern era with a stunning, yet highly affordable design. Crafted from quality handmade resins, the Duragraph is substantial in size, yet not so large to be unwieldy in the hand. 

Priced like 1928

Offered at an astounding entry price, the Duragraph fountain pen continues to stand for value. The stainless-steel nib is available in Fine, Medium or Stub nib grades. The Duragraph fountain pen offers the ideal choice for your individual handwriting style. The cap’s top is embellished with the ‘Conklin Est. 1898’ logo and the cap’s band is engraved in the traditional Duragraph script font. The fountain pen fills via standard cartridge or converter, which is included. The matching ballpoint accepts standard Parker style refills. Dozens of fountain pen ink or ballpoint refills are available and shown with the pen.