In the 1898 collection, Conklin blends its time-tested, rich heritage with the artistic, unpredictable quality of cast resin. In Italian, "Misto" means "mixed" and serves as the name for this pen's material. To produce each unique pen, Conklin carefully selects a palette of colors and blends them in a process that takes patience and attention to detail.
Each "Misto" pen exhibits a distinct identity shaped by the manufacturing process. The layers of colorful swirls might show translucency in some pens while others might be completely opaque. Although the pen could be called "Orange," blue shows up as the predominant color. One thing is for certain, no two Misto pens look alike.
To add an elegant, decorative flair to each pen, Conklin accents the colorful Misto resin with a vintage-style cap ring that has the collection name "1898" front and center. The Conklin signature rocker pocket clip completes the look. The "Purple" and "Orange" Misto pen designs are complemented with rose gold trim while the "Green" pen has polished chrome trims.
As is typical of other Conklin fountain pens, the 1898 collection fills using an international ink cartridge or converter. Both options are included with the pen to start. The 1898 writes with a #6 size stainless steel nib made by Jowo in Germany.
The Orange "Misto" material takes on a chatoyant appearance with the clash of complementary orange and blue with white whirls throughout.
Conklin 1898 Collection Fountain Pen in Misto Orange Specifications
- Edition: 2023 Standard Edition
- Pen Body Material: Swirling "Misto" Resin
- Nib: Stainless Steel #6 size, made by Jowo with plastic feed
- Trim: Rose Gold Appointments
- Filling Mechanism: International ink cartridge or converter (both included)
- Pen Length Closed: 5.7 in. / 145mm
- Pen Length Open, Cap Off: 5.04 in. / 128mm
- Pen Length Posted: 6.85 in. / 174mm
- Diameter at Section: 0.41 in. - 0.43 in. / 10.5mm - 11mm
- Diameter (Barrel): 0.59 in. / 15mm
- Total Weight: 1.2 oz. / 34g
- Gift Boxed
- Includes a full lifetime mechanical warranty