Italian Vintage Safety Fountain Pen – Marbled Ebonite – 1930s/1940s Vintage safety fountain pen (retractable nib), manufactured in the 1930s-1940s, maker unknown. The pen features a black marbled ebonite body with metal trim (clip and ring). The retractable nib mechanism works correctly — the nib extends and retracts smoothly. The nib is steel, Durium alloy, size 4. The section is in transparent yellow celluloid. Filling system: eyedropper (the barrel itself serves as the ink reservoir). The pen shows wear consistent with its age. The blind cap presents a slight deformation. The nib has not been tested with ink. Measurements: Length capped: 111.9 mm Length uncapped, nib extended: 115 mm Barrel diameter: 11.3 mm Barrel diameter: 11.3 mm