Collection: Conklin

The Conklin Pen Company, established in 1898 by Roy Conklin in Toledo, Ohio, is renowned for its innovative Crescent Filler system, one of the earliest successful automatic filling mechanisms for fountain pens. Conklin gained popularity with the Crescent Filler, even becoming Mark Twain's preferred pen and official spokesperson. While the company faced challenges in the late 20th century, including ceasing production around 1955, the Conklin brand has been revived and continues to produce high-quality fountain pens, including modern interpretations of classic designs like the Duragraph, which are valued by collectors.