Artus 23FK, when Lamy wasn't yet Lamy : r/fountainpens




Vintage "C. Joseph Lamy Artus" Fountain Pen. 












LAMY PENS

The family business of Lamy was started by C Joseph Lamy in Heidelberg in in 1930's and is still operating as an independent family firm in Heidelberg today.

The Lamy design ethos can be seen in all of their ranges, from the abc children's pencil through to the dialog3, the world's only retractable fountain pen with a retractable clip.

Lamy has won more international design awards than any other writing instrument maker.

Innovative design is matched by high production values, resulting in products which are a joy to own and use, year after year.






This  Pen is in full working condition.







Specifications: 


- Colour: Black; 

- Ink window:  Transparent;

 - Clip imprint: Artus ;

 
- Nib imprint: Artus; 

- Nib material: FK (Fein/Kugel) Steel;

 
- Country of manufacture: Germany;

- Estimated time of production: circa 1961's

- Technical condition: the piston-filling mechanism is in working order;

- Optical condition: shows traces of wear;

 - Comes in New neutral box;


 


Engraved  "Artus Iridium point" on the clip.


Engraved "Artus Rekord DBP ang." on the barrel and 45 FK on the turning knob.




Length 133 mm /5 1/4''.



NB!

The pen has not been tested with ink!


Cleaned with water only!







For more details please see the photos,

                                         

they are part of the description!




An excellent choice for everyday use!






High qualitymade in Germany.



Premium Vector | Germany flag in grunge style



RARE COLLECTIBLE ITEM!


On Apr-19-14 at 08:22:02 PDT, seller added the following information: