Conklin 1898 Solaris Gel Rollerball Pen - Blue
This Conklin 1898 Solaris gel rollerball pen has a shimmering blue and yellow resin body and cap. Each pen comes with a Monteverde G4 black gel rollerball refill in Medium (0.7mm).
The Conklin Pen Company was established in 1898 and is still regarded as one of the most significant and innovative manufacturers from what is today known as the Golden Era of fountain pens.
Conklin 1898 is inspired by the rich heritage of the Conklin brand, designed with comfort and durability in mind. This collection is suited to individuals looking for a well-sized, cigar shaped pen that provides a larger surface area for a comfortable grip while writing.
During the 1930s, at the dawn of the depression, Conklin launched a collection that was priced more affordably to the general public. The "All American" collection was offered in a variety of sizes, filling mechanisms and finishes with the aim of satisfying a growing market demand for good quality, but affordably priced writing instruments. Today this pen pays homage to the classic designs of the vintage Conklin era.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Conklin
- Type
- Rollerball Pens
- Color
- Blue
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Resin
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Screw-cap
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Rollerball Refill
- Grip Material
- Resin
- Nib Size
- 0.7mm Medium
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- Yes
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Trim
- Gunmetal
- Diameter - Body
- 15.7mm (0.62in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 19.3mm (0.76in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 9.0mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 137.6mm (5.42in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 3.9mm (0.15in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 133.7mm (5.26in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 30g (1.06oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 30.0g
