Name: Vintage Alfav Extra Lever Filled Fountain Pen
Maker: Alfav, Torino taly c1930's
Colour: Green Black Pearl / Gold
Material: Celluloid / Gold Filled Trim
Nib: 14k Gold Alfav Extra Nib - Flex Nib
Filling System: Lever Filler
Length: 127mm (full measurements below)
Condition: Restored, Excellent
The Story
Made in Settimo Torinese in the early 1930s, this pen was clearly inspired by the legendary American classics – Eversharp Doric and Equipoised, as well as the equally famous early round OMAS Extra Lucens, both from the same era. Settimo Torinese was known as one of the main regions in Italy famous for quality pens and many large and small pen companies were located in that area. The ALFAV brand comes from one of the smaller manufacturers in this area and the brand name was derived from the name of the company owner, Aldo Favetta.
The pen has been fully restored and is ready to write. The nib is a 14k gold semi flex which writes a medium line, and flexes to a broad line on the downstroke. A very nice writer. The pen smacks of Art Devo Italian craftsmanship, produced from celluloid the finish is stunning, and the cap accents, triple cap bands are all hallmarks of a beautiful Italian vintage.
The Nitty-Gritty
There are no major imperfections to note, no chips splits or engravings.
There are small marks on the black grip section, and micro scratches on the body of the cap and barrel. But this is a beautifully preserved and highly presentable pen with bold imprints and glossy celluloid finish which works and writes beautifully.
Measurements
Length capped: 126mm
Length posted: 151mm
Barrel length inc nib: 112mm
Cap length: 62mm
Barrel diameter: 10mm
Cap diameter: 12mm
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Worldwide Delivery
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Professional Service
We are qualified in fountain pen restoration by the Writing Equipment Society (WES) and service and restore the vast majority of our writing instruments in house.
Servicing
Serviced pens have been cleaned, checked over and fitted with the necessary parts to bring the pen into excellent writing condition.
Restoration
Restored pens have been brought back to as close to their original condition as possible.
Fountain pens are legacy items which should outlast their owners. We restore our pens sensitively and with the greatest care to ensure their integrity and value are maintained - and crucially, that they write beautifully out of the box!
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