1920s Wahl 72 Flat Top Fountain Pen - SUPERFLEX

Vintage: 1920s

Make: Wahl

Model: 72

Color: Black, chased in Grecian Border pattern

Materials: Black chased hard rubber, gold-plated trim

Filling System: Lever filler (resacced and guaranteed to fill and write as designed)

Length: This full-sized model measures 5 3/16” capped. 

Nib: Super-Flexible 14k Wahl #2 nib lays down a smooth and consistent XF line that widens to a 4B+ (approx 2.4mm) under light pressure. Thin hairlines, strong snap-back, and reliable flow over its full range of flex make it another excellent choice for calligraphic writing styles. 

Condition: Gold-plated trim show no brassing or other notable flaws. Hard rubber retains its dark black color with perhaps just a hint of fading under the brightest direct lighting conditions. Chasing is sharp and deep. HR surface is smooth and lustrous with no deep scratches or other noteworthy blemishes. Manufacturer imprint above the clip is deep and fully legible.

Details: Before Wahl introduced its Gold Seal pens in the late 1920s, the company manufactured some stunning flat tops exemplified by this one. In company literature pens of this size were assigned a model of 72, though later examples like this one lack the model number stamp on the barrel-end.