1940s NOS Stickered Moore 72 Fountain Pen - FLEX

Vintage: 1940s

Make: Moore

Model: 72

Color/Pattern: Green pearl striated

Materials: Celluloid, gold-plated trim

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

Length: This short model measures 4 1/2” capped and 5 11/16” posted. 

Nib: Despite the sticker designation, the Flexible 14k Moore nib lays down a smooth and consistent XF line that widens to a 3B++ (approx 1.9mm) under moderate pressure. Thin hairlines, strong snap-back, and reliable flow over its full range of flex make it a great choice for shaded writing and expressive styles. 

Condition: Near mint with original price sticker on cap. This pen shows no signs of use apart from being inked. Gold-plated trim is pristine with no brassing and just a hint of drawer wear/microscratches. Celluloid has a smooth, lustrous surface with no deep scratches or other noteworthy blemishes – scarcely even any microscratches. Manufacturer imprint on barrel is factory deep and fully legible.

Details: Moore was an early first-tier pen company out of Boston that never managed to garner the popular acclaim of the Big Four brands. In spite of this, their quality of construction was on a par with those makers. In addition to this, their innovative lever filler design, beautiful patterns and colors, and expressive nibs have made them sought after by a loyal following of writers and collectors. By the 1940s, Moore was being crowded out of the market by more popular offerings from the Big Four American makers. Perhaps that poor showing accounts for this New Old Stock model 72, which never sold despite its fetching vertical green pearl striations and elaborate midcentury trim.