Eversharp - Doric - Fountain pen

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Eversharp Doric Stenographer fountain pen in blue candy-bar celluloid with gold-plated trim, 14.3 cm long (1.0 cm diameter), equipped with a 14k gold EF nib, bulb filler, Made in USA, from the early 20th century, in excellent working condition with barely used wear.

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1930ca Wahl-Eversharp Doric Stenographer (Steno or Secretary Pen) grey candybar celluloid with box!! Terrific!!

The Wahl-Eversharp Doric Stenographer (often simply called the Steno or Secretary Pen) is a highly rare and fascinating variant of the famous Doric line, introduced in the 1930s in the United States.
Unlike the standard Doric models, it was a specialized tool designed for those who needed to take notes quickly and transcribe texts using shorthand (stenography).
Here are the main features that make this model unique for collectors:

- Design and Dimensions

• "Extra-Slim" Profile: Compared to the bulky classic Dorics, the Stenographer features an extremely long and slender body (around 143 mm in length), designed to be lightweight and prevent hand fatigue during long writing sessions.
• Faceted Aesthetic: It retains the iconic geometric faceted design (Art Deco style) made of celluloid, typical of the Doric line. Among the most famous historical colours are the crosshatched green (Green Shell or Hatched) and anthracite gray with white mottling.

- Filling System

• Bulb Filler: Unlike the classic lever or vacuum-filler systems found in other Dorics, the Stenographer utilizes a bulb filler mechanism. Unscrewing the blind cap at the end of the barrel reveals a small rubber sac that you squeeze to draw ink. This provided an excellent ink capacity (up to 50 drops).

- The Nib

• The nibs mounted on this pen are long and flexible 14k gold. Many examples feature the "FL" (Flexible) engraving and a heart-shaped breather hole, which was ideal for creating the line variation required for shorthand symbols. Other models were fitted with nibs marked "MN-F" (Manifold Fine).

Operative condition: working and ready to use.

Aesthetically conditions: excellent flawless.

Material: blue candy bar celluloid.

Length closed: 14.30cm

Cap’s length: 5.60cm

Barrel’s length: 10.50cm

Length posted: 12.10cm

Nib: solid 14kt gold “Eversharp Made in Usa” (FL under the grip)

Nib’s point: super flex extra fine

Filler: bulb system

Clip inscriptions Eversharp Made in U.S.A.

Value and Collectibility and enjoy to write with!!!

1930ca Wahl-Eversharp Doric Stenographer (Steno or Secretary Pen) grey candybar celluloid with box!! Terrific!!

The Wahl-Eversharp Doric Stenographer (often simply called the Steno or Secretary Pen) is a highly rare and fascinating variant of the famous Doric line, introduced in the 1930s in the United States.
Unlike the standard Doric models, it was a specialized tool designed for those who needed to take notes quickly and transcribe texts using shorthand (stenography).
Here are the main features that make this model unique for collectors:

- Design and Dimensions

• "Extra-Slim" Profile: Compared to the bulky classic Dorics, the Stenographer features an extremely long and slender body (around 143 mm in length), designed to be lightweight and prevent hand fatigue during long writing sessions.
• Faceted Aesthetic: It retains the iconic geometric faceted design (Art Deco style) made of celluloid, typical of the Doric line. Among the most famous historical colours are the crosshatched green (Green Shell or Hatched) and anthracite gray with white mottling.

- Filling System

• Bulb Filler: Unlike the classic lever or vacuum-filler systems found in other Dorics, the Stenographer utilizes a bulb filler mechanism. Unscrewing the blind cap at the end of the barrel reveals a small rubber sac that you squeeze to draw ink. This provided an excellent ink capacity (up to 50 drops).

- The Nib

• The nibs mounted on this pen are long and flexible 14k gold. Many examples feature the "FL" (Flexible) engraving and a heart-shaped breather hole, which was ideal for creating the line variation required for shorthand symbols. Other models were fitted with nibs marked "MN-F" (Manifold Fine).

Operative condition: working and ready to use.

Aesthetically conditions: excellent flawless.

Material: blue candy bar celluloid.

Length closed: 14.30cm

Cap’s length: 5.60cm

Barrel’s length: 10.50cm

Length posted: 12.10cm

Nib: solid 14kt gold “Eversharp Made in Usa” (FL under the grip)

Nib’s point: super flex extra fine

Filler: bulb system

Clip inscriptions Eversharp Made in U.S.A.

Value and Collectibility and enjoy to write with!!!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Doric
Country of origin
United States
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Celluloid, Gold plated
Manufacturer/brand
Eversharp
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
14.3 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
ItalyVerified
263
Objects sold
95.12%
Private

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