Eversharp Economy Gold Nib Set C. 1951-1952

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

This is an Eversharp Economy Gold Nib Black fountain pen and pencil set c. 1951-1952. This 5 7/16 inch long model is often called a plastic Symphony, but it was not advertised that way. In 1952 these 14 karat gold nib lever fill injection molded plastic pens were offered at $4.75 and a boxed pen and twist action pencil set was $7.00. They were available in Black, Blue, Red and Green. The clip is stamped MADE IN U.S.A over EVERSHARP on the face. All trim is gold plated. The fine nib is stamped EVERSHARP over 14K.

My experience is these pens came in the same colors as the Star Reporter ballpoint pens, which have a silkscreened star on the barrel. Would love to see the other colors!

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Thanks!

[Ted F]

The photo below is the economy version but it does not have a gold nib. The color is burgundy. I also have one of the Star Reporters in the same color as this fountain pen. The star is not silk screened but looks as though it's embedded in the body and is gold colored.

 

[PenHero]

The photo below is the economy version but it does not have a gold nib. The color is burgundy. I also have one of the Star Reporters in the same color as this fountain pen. The star is not silk screened but looks as though it's embedded in the body and is gold colored.

 

Very nice!! Your set may actually be what Eversharp called the "Efficiency Set" where the pen did not have a gold nib and was $2.50 and the set was $3.75. I wondered if they were the same pen with and without a gold nib.