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I found my "grail" pen by accident several months ago when I got a Pelikan M600. I had several M200/M205s and appreciate the quality, plus they are all reliable every time! However, I ran across a very good price for a Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler and I couldn't resist. It holds a ton of ink, is easy to get a complete fill, and the F nib is extremely smooth after a little tweaking. There is something about implementing a 1900's pen design using current materials that appeals to me. Next thing I know two more Conklins (Old style Endura prototype and current Endura) followed me home in Christmas sales. My M600 is still top of the food chain for me, but the Conklins are in regular rotation now.

 

Any Conklin love here??

 

Norm

 

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Uncial Antique

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Yep, Conklin's both vintage and modern have a habit of getting under my skin. I'm not really sure what it is about them though. I always seem to have at least one inked, but the modern Mark Twain is a lovely pen.

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Never did before, but ever since I got a Nozak, it has been inked and in regular use.

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Only have had vintage Conklins, so, can comment on them......

 

All the ones I've had have been great pens....

 

Maybe will try a modern Conklin one day.....

 

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Tell us more about the Endura prototype. I have a number of vintage Enduras which I dearly love and would like to know more about yours.

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Tell us more about the Endura prototype. I have a number of vintage Enduras which I dearly love and would like to know more about yours.

 

I picked up one of these:

 

http://www.yafaoutlet.com/conklin-endura-fountain-pen-dark-grey-resin-prototype.html

 

from the Yafa Outlet Store (http://www.yafaoutlet.com/prototypes.html?pen_mode=6). They were on sale before Christmas for less than the current price. The clip says "2010 05", so I'm assuming that it was made in May 2010. Doesn't really matter to me. I like the way the pen feels and writes!

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I picked up one of these:

http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10499-Zebra.jpg

 

from Fountain Pen Hospital ages ago and hand on heart it's my smoothest writing nib and easy one of my favourite pens. Great size, balance and weight.

 

Coincidentally, I've just loaded it up with a new ink, Octopus Schwarz and will be scribbling with it all day.

 

Much love for Conklins here :wub:

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I have the green marbeled Endura and its a nice pen. It's quite light, so if you like heavier pens it may not be to your taste and the converter is a screw in type. It's a large pen and a smooth writer, but not quite as good a nib as the Mark Twain.

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Only have had vintage Conklins, so, can comment on them......

 

All the ones I've had have been great pens....

 

That's been my experience, too. Alongside Mabie Todd, Conklin are probably my favourite vintage flex for everyday use.

 

http://i.imgur.com/Va1Tbkn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/utQ9Ep9.jpg

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I dig them! I have an Endura and a Crescent. I also got my dad the new Duragraph for the holidays. All pens write very nicely and smoothly out of the box. I quite enjoy them.

"I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me."

-Fred Allen 1894-1956

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I see there is a new Conklin on the way called the Conklin All American. Haven't seen a picture of it yet.

 

....here you go....

http://www.conklinpens.com/all_american_collection_page.html

 

Fred

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I'm told 'tis kinda like Penman........................................hmmm....People

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Unfortunately the first Conklin that I picked up was the mosaic stylograph. Unlike the Endura or the Mark Twain (which i found out later) it weighs a lot at 37 grams and seriously not my cup of tea...

Maybe I should look at vintage Conklin

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The orange one looks nice. But the description on the link makes it sound as if these may be too big for me. :(

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

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:yikes: Would you look at that American Yellowstone!!!

 

http://www.conklinpens.com/images/allamerican1.jpg

"I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me."

-Fred Allen 1894-1956

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They're attractive. I like the Yellowstone the best, but the orange one has some appeal too.

 

However, are they the same writing experience as the Duragraph? If they have the same nib and feed, I'm not sure if I'll bother.

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That's been my experience, too. Alongside Mabie Todd, Conklin are probably my favourite vintage flex for everyday use.

 

http://i.imgur.com/Va1Tbkn.jpg

WHOA! :yikes: That is so lovely!!!

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