Vintage SWAN Self Filler Fountain Pen by Mabie Todd
India Black with Gold Trim
Made in England circa 1930’s
14k Gold 'Phillips' Nib – Semi Flex
Lever Filled Fountain Pen: restored and ready to write
Overview
A lovely SWAN self filler fountain pen which sports a 14 carat gold Phillips nib. Phillips nibs are by no means second rate nibs, they are often found on Mabie Todd pens, and we believe they were authorised sellers of replacements
This particular nib is a flexy gem - offering line variation from a fine to a double broad.
Condition
The fountain pen is in near mint condition.
Restoration
The pen has been taken apart, cleaned, polished and fitted with a new ink sac
Imperfections
There are no major imperfections to note, no chips cracks or engravings
The pen only shows faint marks and a touch of brassing, a very clean shiny example.
Writing Style
Please take a look at the writing sample in the photo gallery for a closeup.
The nib is a delightful semi flex, which flexes from a fine to a double broad. A delight to write with
The nib lays down plenty of ink, a smooth wet writer.
Measurements:
Capped: 124mm
Uncapped: 119mm
Posted: 159mm
Diameter: 10mm
Delivery within the UK:
1-2 Working Days via Royal Mail if ordered before 3pm
Special Next Day Delivery Available if ordered before 3pm
Delivery to Europe:
3-5 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed
1-3 Working Day Delivery Also Available via Parcelforce Global Express
Worldwide Delivery
5-7 Working Days via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed (most countries)
2-3 Working Day delivery also available via Parcelforce Global Express
We ship to over 250 countries worldwide using our trusted delivery partners Royal Mail
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!
All our pens come Grand Vision Guaranteed – if the pen is not up to scratch we offer a no quibble refund within 14 days of purchase
This means that if an item has a defect which has not been mentioned in the product description, or arrives to you damaged you are entitled to a full refund, including your outward and return postage costs upon safe return of the item in question.
Please notify us at the earliest possible moment as we will do everything we can do resolve the issue quickly and effectively.
If you do not like the pen and wish to return it, this can be arranged but at the discretion of Grand Vision Pens and the return postage at your expense. Once the pen has been returned a refund will be issued subject to the satisfactory condition of the pen.
We do our very best to avoid any of the above from occurring, we take the quality of our pens and our customer service very seriously, and will do everything we can to provide you with a first class service.
