That Crescent reminds me of an unwieldy Univex Camera. Nice review of Conklin history and design advances. I remember seeing many in antique shops in the Midwest decades ago - usually in poor shape, but beyond my student budget still…. I’ve been attracted the All American tortoiseshell re-issue by the new Conklin, but have heard issues about the nib and feed.
I see you got an All American too. I didn’t realize the size though. Thanks. Suppose I could swap out the nib but you raised a good point about the cap drying out the filler. Aloha
That Crescent reminds me of an unwieldy Univex Camera. Nice review of Conklin history and design advances. I remember seeing many in antique shops in the Midwest decades ago - usually in poor shape, but beyond my student budget still…. I’ve been attracted the All American tortoiseshell re-issue by the new Conklin, but have heard issues about the nib and feed.
I see you got an All American too. I didn’t realize the size though. Thanks. Suppose I could swap out the nib but you raised a good point about the cap drying out the filler. Aloha