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English Pens: Swan, Onoto, Burnham
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Mabie Todds are among my favorite pens because
they made such great nibs - right up there with the best early Moores. The top of the MT and Co line were
Swans, with Swallows as a midline and Blackbird as the discount line. Later they added the Jackdaw as their
econo-pen.
I've included Onoto and Burnham on this page because they're other solid English pen companies, although
I acquire fewer of them than Mabie Todd pens.
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Big Mabie Todd Blackbird - Gray/Black Marbled
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Spectacular large Blackbird from Mabie Todd with "Big Blackbird" italic nib.
The clip and band have some brassing, and the imprint was lightly overstruck (remember double exposures
when we used to use film? That's the look). 5 1/8" long, 130 mm, but wide. Italic is "left foot" (fine
for right handers).
Price: $350 inclusive of S/H/I
SOLD
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Sterling Silver Swan
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As regulars to my site know, I love Swans and their flexible nibs. This
gorgeous old flattop has a fantastic flexible #2 nib. The body is dented, but it maybe it was crushed by the
wheels of a Model T. The dents aren't as bad as they look in the scan, but there's no question
they add character to this wonderful pen. 5 1/8" long (130 mm).
Price: $200 inclusive of S/H/I
SOLD
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