Mabie Todd's "Swan Self-Filling Pen" (Lever-Filler) was first introduced in 1920 as a patented "self-locking lever" to prevent accidents where the lever arm catches onto the liner of your pockets.

This engine-turned gold-filled overlay in a waves pattern is one of the earlier lever fillers from MT&Co's NY production at the peak of its popularity before production migrated to Britain. Personalized with the name ALBERTO. Beautifully smooth oblique broad nib with a linear snappy flex profile. Amazing writer at multiple angles for immense writing variation.

Imprints are extremely crisp and clear. Plating loss on the grip section, likely due to prolonged ink submersion. Some brassing to the clip-ball, cap and rear finial with some scratches and dents. Nib heat set and tuned for smoothness.

Tested on Rhodia 80gsm A5 pad with Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Mabie Todd Swan

• Model: Swan Pen

• Production Year: 1920

• Material: Gold Metal Overlay

• Trim Color: Gold

• Nib Size: 2

• Nib Material: 14k gold

• Nib Grind: OB

• Nib Flexibility: 380 g

• Line Variation: 0.4 - 1.78 (4.45x)

• Pen Length: 129.99

• Pen Grip Section: 8.29

• Restorer: Heron's Mooncake

• Restoration Grade: C