1920s Clipless Flat Top - FLEX/SUPERFLEX

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Vintage: 1920s Make: Unknown Model: Clipless flat top. Color: Black Materials: Black chased hard rubber, gold-plated trim Filling System: Lever filler (resacced and guaranteed to f ill to factory capacity). Length: This full-sized model measures 4 3/4” capped and 5 13/16” posted. Nib: 14k MPCO nib (possibly made by Moore?) yields Super-Flexible variation with Flexible softness, laying down a smooth and consistent XF line that widens to a 4B+ (approx 2.3mm) under light pressure. Thin hairlines, strong snap-back, and reliable flow over its full range of flex make it a good choice for calligraphic writing styles. Condition: Hard rubber retains its factory black color with virtually no oxidation. Chasing is factory deep and sharp. Gold-plated lever is clean with no brassing or other noteworthy blemishes. HR surface is smooth and lustrous with no deep scratches or other notable flaws Details: This clipless flat top has no maker’s marks. It's made of black chased hard rubber complemented by gold-plated levers of a design that suggests 1920s manufacture. Cap came clipless from the factory (no holes drilled for a clip). Show more