Vintage Conklin Endura Vs. Duragraph Identification

[sztainbok]

For a while I have been trying to understand the differences between a Conklin Duragraph and an early 1924 Endura hard rubber model and I have not been able to see the difference.

In the 1926 catalog, I can see more differentiation, because the Endura barrels are made of Pyroxilin in a variety of colors, however the shape and design appears to remain the same as the Duragraph model.

Below is Duragraph ad that I found online

 

 

And here is a picture of Endura pens extracted from the 1924 Conklin catalog.

 

 

They appear to me exactly the same from the outside.

Perhaps there is some differentiation in details I can't see such as inscriptions or other.

I would appreciate input on this issue.

Victor.

Edited October 30, 2019 by sztainbok

[Wahl]

The Duragraph was manufactured exclusively during 1924.

 

In July 1924, for reasons unknown, Conklin renamed the model as Endura.

 

It is exactly the same pen.

[sztainbok]

I understand Wahl, but I have seen online pens identified as Duragraph and others as Endura. There must be a way to idenfify if it is one or the other??

[Wahl]

These are my Enduras, they are all clearly marked as such.

As far as I know the Duragraph are also marked.

 

 

If you are interested in Conklin, I recommend the excellent book by my friend Alfonso Mur, "El legado de Conklin", also in English as "The Conklin legacy".

Edited November 3, 2019 by Wahl

[sztainbok]

Beautiful collection! I love the lapislazuli blue...

[sztainbok]

If you are interested in Conklin, I recommend the excellent book by my friend Alfonso Mur, "El legado de Conklin", also in English as "The Conklin legacy".

Thanks for the reference. I have been searching online for the Spanish version and was unable to find a vendor. Could you help me find a vendor that could have a copy?

I did find an English language version at the Fountain Pen Hospital, New York, but I prefer to read the Spanish version.

Thank you, Victor.

[Wahl]

I will ask Alfonso Mur, we have the Madrid Penshow in a couple of weeks

[sztainbok]

I will ask Alfonso Mur, we have the Madrid Penshow in a couple of weeks

Thank you.

[amk]

Such great colours! I spy pistachio ice cream :-)

[sztainbok]

I received "The Conklin Legacy" by Alfonso Mur. It has to be the most comprehensive book written on Conklin.

It intertwines the social and economic environment with the competition in the pen business and the evolution of the company and Conklin models in great detail. Pictures are wonderful and cover all models.

There is also a section on the evolution of the components (nibs, collectors, clips, crescent locks, etc.) in such detail that it helps date the pens in your collection.

It is a must for serious Conklin collectors.

By the way, in the book I found the answer to my question about differentiation between Endura and Duragraph. They are marked on the barrel with the model name.

Victor.

Edited November 11, 2019 by sztainbok

[Herobrinefly]

Duragraphs have longer holder.

that`s the only difference I can find.