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Hey everyone,

 

Here for sale is a Grey Striped Fountain pen, apparently from the WWII era and made in France. It's a lever filler and in perfect working order, and almost perfect cosmetic condition, with a just some brassing around the cap band, and a spot around the grip section where it looks like someone overpolished something away. It's got a really neat looking two tone nib, which writes what I'd say is a fat and slightly toothy fine line. I really like this pen, but it's too small for my hands, though I think it would make a great pocket pen that not everyone has!

 

Here are some pictures. I'm asking $30 U.S. plus $5.00 for shipping anywhere in Canada or the States. PayPal preferred. Any questions, please ask, and the first solid "I want it" gets it.

 

Enjoy!

 

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It does look great!

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It does look great!

 

Thanks! It's a pretty little pen, and I'd definitely be keeping it, but I've got fairly large hands and it's just too small for me.

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What size is it exactly?

 

Philip

 

Hi Philip, it's:

 

4 and 10/16 " capped,

4 and 5/16 " uncapped

5 and 12/16 " posted

 

Diameter at widest body point is about 6/16 "

 

Hope this helps!

 

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It's a beautiful-looking pen. Do you think it would hold up to regular use or is it delicate? Thanks!

 

Well, although it is small, I wouldn't consider delicate - the cap threads on well, and it doesn't feel like it'll snap in my hands or anything, but what FP user squeezes that hard ;) As far as it looks to me, it was hardly used in the past - I won't say it's mint, but it's held up well, the lever fits snugly where it's supposed to, etc. It's small, but feels sturdy as I'd expect it to. I would have no problem with treating it as a regular user, personally. Hope this helps,

 

Cheers,

 

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