Generations And Types Of Dorics

[sidthecat]

An update: I've worked with the Doric, and I don't like the nib. It's a biggish pen for a ringtop, so I'm wondering if a #4 Eversharp nib would fit the thing. The other one I have, which is part of a set, is a bit smaller and has a #2 nib. Any experiences?

[Wahlnut]

Sections and feeds were different sizes for #2 and #4 pens. Unless you can change the sections complete, the feed and nib usually don't swap properly between the two sizes. #4 bore is bigger and the feed is fatter to match the curvature of the larger #4 nib. Forcing a #4 into a #2 bore even if possible will distort the nib.

Syd

[sidthecat]

I noticed the scale of the thing: it's bulky for a ringtop, but I just realized that Morocco celluloid is very similar to my glasses, so it will look good as a wearable.

The nib has to be a replacement, since it's the later "teardrop" nib. I bought a parts pen with a #4 nib that's got a lot of flex, so I'll see if someone can swap them out so I can actually use the thing.

Along the way I also bought a Skyline for parts but it's actually intact. A red-green moiré pen that needs a little nib adjustment. Pity they didn't make a ringtop.

[Addertooth]

I snagged a Black Gen 1 Doric. I was sure grateful for this thread, as I was stumped with what specific model it was.

As it is black, I suspect the body will discolor and fail at a much later date.

 

I think it is interesting the clip markings went from

 

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to .....

 

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on some of the Doric models.

 

Pictures, forgive them, they are from eBay listings.