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Specially Made Celluloid Made In Japan Company in the 1930s-1940s with Iridium Semi-Flex nib

PINK STRIPE DESIGN CELLULOID BODY 

& SUPER RARE INTERCHANGEABLE NIB DESIGN BY DILOT! 

Our Vintage Pre & Post War Japanese fountain pen 

All our celluloid and ebonite vintage pre & post-war are collectible items. They were obtained from a fountain pen depository factory that produces fountain pens for discontinued brands such as Nishio, HHH, Lance, and Hokueito, Olympia, and some of the unbranded Japanese Fountain pens carried a forgotten history and legacy. The war in Japan resulted in all manufacturing factories stopping the production of goods and converting to producing weapons for the war effort after the war many companies that stopped producing products find difficult to continue hence the factory kept most of the fountain pen that was produced before the war began. And now, The pens that were in the factory were obtained by us, undergo a repair process by replacing the filler system if needed, changing the nibs into Semi-Flex Vintage nibs or Modern german nibs, and polishing the body of age rust and dirt. 

So every pen that is in our auction is one in the world and cannot be reproduced anymore. So bear in mind that every pen in our vintage collection is a rare and precious artifact/collectible

*Specifications*

Brand: DILOT Japanese Vintage Fountain Pens

Material: Celluloid

Filling mechanism: Sac Lever System 

Nib: Interchangeable Flex & Hard EF DILOT Iridium Nib

Feed: Ebonite 

Size: 122.6 mm (From the Cap) 

Width: 11mm

Weight: 12.5 g 

*History of Japanese-Made Pre-War Fountain Pen*

Other than the big three (Sailor, Pilot, and Platinum) there were many Japanese fountain pen manufacturers that exist before in the 1930s and possessed as much history and tradition as the famous Japanese stationery company today. 

During the 1920s and 1930s, the popularity of fountain pens in Japan grew rapidly, with many people using them for both personal and professional purposes. Hence many independent small fountain pen brand began to emerge and compete with each other but at the same time, to supply one another with pen parts (Because at that time, all fountain pen was standardized and used traditional material such as ebonite and celluloid) Fountain pen manufacturers began to experiment with new materials and technologies, such as the introduction of piston fillers and vacuum fillers.

However, the outbreak of World War II in 1941 had a significant impact on the Japanese fountain pen industry. Production of luxury goods such as fountain pens was restricted during the war, and many manufacturers were forced to shift their focus to producing military equipment instead.

Despite these challenges, few Japanese fountain pen companies survived & continued to operate after the war. The industry began to slowly recover, with now remaining manufacturers once again focusing on creating high-quality writing instruments for the domestic and international markets.

After more than 84 years, We were able to acquire some of the remaining New Old Stock that was available during a pre-war era that was in the depository. 

This pen carries the history and legacy of Fountain Pen Company for more than 100 years. 

This pen is truly a piece of fountain pen history that was once forgotten and now retold to you.

*DILOT SUPER QUALITY: Interchangeable Semi-Flex Nib*

SUPER RARE NIB

The Japanese Vintage Fountain Pen employs a variety of Semi-Flex nib configurations. These nibs are designed to offer writers the ability to create broader strokes both within and between each stroke by applying pressure to the nib. This unique feature provides writers with the flexibility to engage in calligraphy. However, it's important to note that flex nibs are not universally favored. Non-Kanji writers and those who do not engage in calligraphy often prefer stable and rigid nibs. This preference arises from the fact that many individuals tend to apply significant pressure while writing.

The nib itself is a marvel, distinct from anything I've encountered before, and it's quite rare to find such a nib in today's market. This nib comes with a special outer case that serves as a tool to prevent bending or flexing. This case securely holds both sides of the nib, ensuring that even when pressure is applied, the nib remains unbent while writing. As a result, this unique construction leads to a distinct line quality and an altogether different writing experience.

WRITING SAMPLES FOR BOTH SIZES

THE RED PEN ABOVE IS ONLY TO DEMONSTRATE HOW THE PEN WRITES

*How to Use*

Eyedropper filler system

1. Unscrew the pen
2. Insert the ink into the barrel as shown below
3. Squeeze the rubber sac located at the end of the filler
4. And screw back the pen in place and begin writing!

THE PICTURE BELOW IS ONLY TO DEMONSTRATE WHAT THE PEN WOULD PERFORM THE TRUE COLOR IS PINK NOT BLUE

*Condition*

The pen is in good condition, New Old Stock from the depository. the trim has been polished please see the pictures for more details. There are almost no visible scratches found on the pen that is almost invisible to the naked eye. The whole pen is made out of  celluloid body construction and its in perfect condition

The nib is also shiny and clean! 

Please excuse any minimal flaw found on this pen, for this pen is an antique and was acquired more than 80 years of age hence do not expect this pen to perform as well as a modern fountain pen.

This is a heritage antique piece that is meant to be collected and adored and of course, written as well with maximum maintenance

and the pen filler mechanism has been cleaned and the nib has been tested to assess any scratchiness or ink leakage and 

The pen does not use a cartridge system but a sac lever system 

Please treat the pen with the utmost care, if you do not know what you are doing, please refrain from opening hinges or things that might appear untightened, due to the age of this pen and hard contact or excessive force exerted on the pen damage the pen