The Conklin Pen Company was established in 1898 and is regarded as one of the most significant and innovative manufactures from the golden era of fountain pens. Having produced such models as the Crescent Filler (Mark Twain's [Samuel Clemens] pen of choice), Endura, Nozac and Gilder, Conklin fountain pens are valued by collectors and admired by pen enthusiasts throughout the world.
Deco Crest
Art Deco, or "deco" for short, was a design movement that began in the mid-1920's at the height of Conklin's fountain pen business. The movement affected everything from building design, such as New York's Chrysler Building, to fashion. The design movement also affected the fountain pen business and Conklin pens were no exception. In fact, they led the movement. Accordingly, it is appropriate that Yafa-led Conklin Pen Company's new limited edition is an exemplar of the art deco movement.
