[WTS] Reduced: Vintage Fountain Pens (Pelikan, Conklin, KaWeCo, Mabie Todd)
The holidays are done and I had time to make some pics of the pens I want to sell.
All pens that are up for sale are from my own supply. All are written with, all are in perfect working order without any major defects like cracks, bumps, bent nibs or anything. All have new sacs, the pistons are working perfectly, etc. They don't leak. All pens are carefully cleaned and restored to near mint condition. The imprints are not touched as you can see in the pics. Condition is mentioned in the details.
Table for overview, details in the text below. Feel free to ask for more detail pics, I'm happy to provide any info necessary.
I live in central Europe, but I ship worldwide. Customs and taxes will have to be payed by the buyer, when it applies. Shipping in Germany is included, Europe is around 15 EUR, worldwide mostly for around 25 EUR. Feel free to DM me for an actual quote.
| Item | Price in EUR | Link | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification | Link | ||
| Pelikan 140 green DEF | Pictures | open | |
| Pelikan M150 black OBB | Pictures | open | |
| Mabie Todd Swan 44 Eternal F | Pictures | open | |
| Mabie Todd Swan | Pictures | open | |
| Kaweco Elite 187A | Pictures | open | |
| Conklin Endura Lady Lapislazuli | Pictures | open | |
| Conklin Endura Senior marbled brown | Pictures | open |
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Pelikan 140 green DEF-nib
💰 Asking: EUR 210
🥇 Grade: 👴 Vintage B Restored nearly Mint
🔱 Nib: Pelikan 14k gold | DEF-nib (Durchschreibefeder extra-fein, aka EF manifold nib)
🖋️ Line Spec: EF (0.2mm)
📒 Details: ~1950s
Now this is a rare treasure. The 140 is a tad smaller than the 400, but has excellent haptics. Especially posted the pen is very well balanced and up for long writing sessions.
The DEF-nib is something special: Designed for carbon copies it has a very firm nib with two breather holes. The round tip ensures a very smooth writing experience while laying a medium wet extra fine line. For me this nibs are the grail for firm normal writing with a narrow or small script.
The pen is like new. It has a logo engraved in the cap.
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Pelikan M150 black OBB-nib
💰 Asking: EUR 75
🥇 Grade: 👴 Vintage B
🔱 Nib: Pelikan steel nib <M> | bouncy (little flex)
🖋️ Line Spec: F - B (0.3mm, 0.8mm)
📒 Details: ~1980s
A Pelikan M150 in black. It's nib is smooth and has a little flex. Nice line variation, good ink flow.
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Mabie Todd Swan ETN44 Eternal F-nib
💰 Asking: EUR 240
🥇 Grade: 👴 Vintage B NOS
🔱 Nib: Mabie Todd #4 ETERNAL 14k gold | firm F-nib
🖋️ Line Spec: F (0.3mm)
📒 Details: ~1920s
What a Swan! The ETN44 is the pinnacle of Mabie Todds fountain pens. It's a big pen for sure. The marbled green celluloid is in perfect condition without discoloration. The gold clip and bands are flawless. The nib lays down a medium wet fine line and writes smoothly.
The strong imprint shows how well treated this pen is. It's a really beautiful example of MT's craftsmanship an so well above the later mass productions. A gem for every collection.
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Mabie Tobb Swan marbled grey F-nib
💰 Asking: EUR 120
🥇 Grade: 👴 Vintage C
🔱 Nib: Mabie Todd #2 14k gold | little flexy
🖋️ Line Spec: F - B (0.35mm, 0.8mm)
📒 Details: ~1940s
A good example of a Mabie Todd Swan in a good condition. Writes smoothly with more bounce than real flex. Nice everyday writer. New sac installed.
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Kaweco Elite 187A Nichroma OBB nib
💰 Asking: EUR 120
🥇 Grade: 👴 Vintage C
🔱 Nib: KaWeCo Nichroma | oblique F-nib
🖋️ Line Spec: F - 4B (0.35mm, 1.45mm)
📒 Details: ~1930s
Original KaWeCo pen with a very smooth and interesting steel nib. Has some flex. The guilloche imprints are good and very interesting, the pattern makes for a very nice optic and haptic. The ink windows is a little stained, but visible. Works fine.
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Conklin Endura Senior marbled brown gold F-nib
💰 Asking: EUR 140
🥇 Grade: 👴 Vintage C-D
🔱 Nib: Conklin Endura 14k gold | firm F-nib
🖋️ Line Spec: F - M (0.2mm - 0.5mm)
📒 Details: ~1930s
The Conklin Endura has a pretty perfect form factor in my opinion. They are big pens which lay very well in the hand. The Conklin nibs from these big Enduras were a class of their own: Some of the best firm nibs I ever tried. Lays down a very consistent and wet line, a real pleasure to write with.
The pen is in a very good condition, but it has two scratches on the cap, as shown in the pics. The scratches don't affect the function in any way. The clip was slightly bent, functions perfectly.
The pen is polished and has a new sac installed. The marbled brown and golden celluloid is a pleasure to look at, real stunning.
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Conklin Endura Lady Lapislazuli F-nib
💰 Asking: EUR 240
🥇 Grade: 👴 Vintage B Restored nearly Mint
🔱 Nib: Conklin Endura 14k gold | firm F-nib
🖋️ Line Spec: F (0.35mm)
📒 Details: ~1930s
Now this is a gem. The Lady version of the endura is a smaller pen and is perfectly fit for smaller hands. Also a real nice companion for planners and notebooks.
The stunning blue celluloid creates a flashing optics with the perfectly preserved gold clip and bands. This specimen is like new, the nib was in perfect condition without any tuning. Strong imprints. New sac installed, polished and flashy.
I put real love into restoring this little masterpiece 'cause I wanted it as a present for my wife, but she fell in love with a Kaweco. So I will let it go even if it breaks my heart.
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Posted Jan 27, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC