5085 Onoto 5601 "The Pen" with matching pencil in Green Marble. Superb Medium Flex FIVE STAR Nib. Mint and Boxed.

Summary;

• Make and Model: Onoto (Thomas De La Rue) 5601 "The Pen" with accompanying Onoto Pencil.
• Origin: The set was made in the UK around 1935
• Finish: Green Marble with gold filled trim.  
• Overall Length: FP,140mm, Pencil,122mm.
• Filling Type: Plunger Filler
• Nib: 14ct Gold, Medium Semi Flex.
• Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

Thomas De La Rue Ltd began manufacturing the Onoto range in 1905 and they quickly established themselves in an already densely populated marketplace. The pens were successful because of the excellent quality of the materials used and the superior design of the filling system. Onoto pens were as good, if not better, than all their contemporaries including Parker, Watermans and Conway Stewart.

This is a superb example of the Onoto's "The Pen" finished in the desirable Green Marble with gold filled trim. The set dates from the mid 30's. The plunger filling system, deliciously quirky but extremely efficient, has been fully serviced with a new washer and cork seals fitted. The matching pencil is working well.

The set is in excellent condition, the patterns are crisp and clean and they both have  only very minor marks and scratches commensurate with light use.

The 14ct gold nib is in excellent condition and writes beautifully with a Medium Flex line.

Both Pen and pencil are supplied in their original Onoto box, it is a bit tatty and part of it is missing but it has served its purpose of protecting the contents.

Onoto pens are fabulous writing instruments and these two will give you years of faithful service.

 Condition: Grade A

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