Vintage GRIESHABER Fountain Pen Blue Bronze Celluloid #4 14K Fine Flex nib For Sale

1920s-30s Grieshaber Ring Top (blue and bronze, celluloid, GPT, lever filler, 14k XF Superflex nib). This ring top model measures 4 1/2” capped and 5 3/4” posted.

At first glance, this celluloid pen appears to be black and bronze, a popular pattern used for Conklin’s Enduras. But much like the exceedingly rare Imperial Blue Endura, this pen’s color reveals its true colors in direct sunlight, where one discovers that the dark portions between the pearlescent bronze patches are actually a rich, deep blue-green color Gold-plated trim includes lever, double cap bands with painted black band between them, and ring top for wearing on a chatelaine/pocket chain. Super-Flexible 14k Grieshaber #4 nib lays down a smooth and consistent XXF/XF line that widens to a 4B+ (approx 2.3mm) under light pressure. Thin hairlines, strong snap-back, and reliable flow over its full range of flex make it another excellent choice for calligraphic writing styles such as Copperplate and Spencerian. Condition excellent [B]. This pen is in near mint condition apart from a chip on each side of the section where it flares out. These are merely cosmetic and have no effect on how the pen functions. Gold-plated trim shows no brassing or other notable wear. Celluloid has a smooth, lustrous finish with no deep scratches or other noteworthy blemishes – scarcely even any microscratches. Manufacturer imprint on the barrel is factory deep and fully legible.