Up for auction today is a vintage Danish pen from the 1940s

P e n o l

Special  14

Made in Denmark by Christian Olsen Pen Company

Copenhagen

c.1943

History

The Christian Olsen Pen Co. was founded in 1897 and since 1903 they had a licence for distribution, and later on, manufacture of Parker pens for Danish market.

Penol was Christian Olsen’s own brand that became immensely popular in Denmark and soon proved to be a market leader that equalled Parker in the number of sold pens. The name is a portmanteau (a linguistic blend of two or more words) of “Penna” (Danish for “pen”) and “Olsen”.

Penol Ambassador and the numbered model line-up was introduced in c. 1942 and the pen listed in this auction dates to early to mid 40s. 

Description/item condition

The pen is a button filler and it is made of green/black marbled mother pearl  celluloid. 

The trim (clip and bands) are gold filled. 

Barrel with imprint (not so crisp) Penol Special 14  with anchor logo as visible on picture.

The pen’s condition can be described as very good overall, just some signs of careful use/storage. 

All in all, a nice and presentable pen that would make a great daily user.

Filling system

Button filler. The pen has been restored with a new sac. The pen fills and writes as it should. 

To fill, unscrew the barrel end, place the nib and section edge in your ink bottle and press the button 3-4 times. 

Wipe the pen point and replace the barrel end.

Nib

Is an original nib used by Penol Olsen. 

Warranty 1° quality  in gold 14kt. 585 a tad of flex and nice ink shading. 

Would make a nice daily writer.

Dimensions

Capped: 12.6cm

Uncapped: 11.6 cm

Posted: 15,1 cm