Superb Swan Leverless streamlined pen – Model 4660. Huge #6 Flex nib

[Sarj]

Superb Swan Leverless streamlined pen – Model 4660. Huge #6 Flex nib

Offered for sale is an extremely handsome Swan Mabie Todd Leverless fountain pen.

This pen was made in England around 1947 and is a twist filler. The post-war Leverless pens were offered in solid colours with nibs ranging from the entry level #2 through to the massive #6 which is fitted to this pen. The pen has been beautifully restored by master repairman, Laurence Oldfield and the twist filling mechanism works perfectly holding a decent amount of ink.

 

The pen has a fat, chunky profile, measuring 5.35” long capped and 4.8” uncapped. As you can hopefully see from the photos, the pen is in excellent condition with a nice crisp imprint. When I first got the pen, the gold filled trim was wearing a little thin on the cap bands and clip ball so I asked Laurence to re-plate them. The results are very pleasing but I should point out that plating is in no way an exact substitute for proper rolled gold and the plated areas do tend to tarnish after a few weeks of storage. Still, the pen presents very well indeed.

 

The nib is huge and very flexible. It flexes from XF to BB with medium pressure and is a real joy to write with. The ink flow is very generous and consistent which keeps up with the flex very well. As you can see from my hastily scribbled writing sample, this nib will add real character to your words and letters.

 

So in summary, we have a high quality English vintage pen in excellent condition which is also a fantastic writer. If you like quality and flex then I think you’ll like this pen !

 

Priced at $230.00SOLD

 

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All my pens carry a full ‘no quibble’ return policy for 7 days from receipt of pen.

Reliable standard airmail shipping from the UK is included, but I do recommend recorded, tracked delivery with insurance at an additional $10.00.

I prefer Paypal but will work with you for other payment methods.

However, cheques and money orders are accepted in Sterling (GBP) only.

UK buyers, please check www.XE.com for a converted price.

 

Any questions, please ask but only the first firm ‘I’ll take it’ e-mail secures it.

Edited August 24, 2008 by Sarj

[acfrery]

That is serious pen porn. What a beautiful pen!

Alejandro

[Sarj]

I have had a couple of questions relating to the white specks that can be seen on the pen body.

Please let me assure people that these are dust specks and nothing else. The pen body is in excellent unblemished condition.

I used natural sunlight for these photos and the dust specks reflect the light perfectly !

 

Thanks

[Aysedasi]

No money right now, but that thing is gorgeous!

[njwbert]

Beautiful pen! And equally attractive handwriting to show what the pen can do.

[Sarj]

The pen has been SOLD

Many thanks for all your interest and kind comments.

 

Edited August 24, 2008 by Sarj