Identifying A 14K Nib Cross Pen

[YonathanZ]

Hi,

 

Found someone who sells this locally, he doesnt know the model and Id like to know it in order to do a bit of research.

 

https://imgur.com/a/OBZD1pK

 

Id appreciate your help. Thanks!

[Jerome Tarshis]

It is a Century II. It came after the Century and is a little wider. I own one.

[YonathanZ]

Thanks. How much is it worth to pay for a lightly used one, in your opinion?

 

And is it an upgrade over a Pilot Metropolitan or a Faber Castell Loom?

 

Thanks again.

[Jerome Tarshis]

Either one of us can find out about current prices. I have no idea. My years of active collecting ended in 2012.

 

As for whether a Century II would be an upgrade over a Metropolitan or a Loom, that depends on what you mean by an upgrade. As an object of commerce, it is a more ambitious pen than either of those.

 

On the other hand, if you had a Faber-Castell Loom and you loved it, but didn't feel equally enchanted by the Century II for whatever reasons, it wouldn't be an upgrade in lovability. Love is a capricious thing.

[YonathanZ]

Good points. Thank you!

[jslallar]

It is a Century II. It came after the Century and is a little wider. I own one.

 

+1

 

I have more than one

[jslallar]

Thanks. How much is it worth to pay for a lightly used one, in your opinion?

 

And is it an upgrade over a Pilot Metropolitan or a Faber Castell Loom?

 

Thanks again.

 

as far as the price tag goes or the prestige level - Century II is certainly above these models

 

but I agree with the opinion above a lot depends on your prersoanal preferences, writing style and habits

 

All 3 are metal pens,

 

CII would be about the same witdth and weight as metropolitan but better nib with more choices on the nib tips and even a 18K gold nib is available if you spend extra.metrpollitan may be a tad shorter in length.

 

loom is a little wider, heavier cap (if you post) so a diff feel altogether