Perhaps the most distinctively Art Deco pen made, designed by Henry Deyfuss, one of the most prolific designers of everyday use objects of the Art Deco era. This is a larger model, and the striated cap is a rarity. I’m putting it at the later end of production (1940-48) because of the ‘over the top’ structure at the clip – earlier pens, I believe, had the plainer domed top to the cap. As with most vintage gold-nib pens, it’s a gorgeous writer, and while it only has a small hint of flex, it is an expressive writer.

Lovely little Wahl ringtop, but I’m not sure of the exact designation. It has a super-fine nib, with a bit of flex. I don’t generally like super fines, but given the flex, if I can find its sweet spot, I think it has potential. Another dainty little pen, in fantastic shape.

I simply love the woodgrain ebonite pens, but this is the first I’ve seen (in person, anyway) that isn’t the ‘rosewood’ color. It’s a fantastically grained desk pen, with a restored lever filler, and a big juicy nib marked ’14K Flex.’ What more could a pen-geek want?

Another Skyline, this one with the gorgeous striped pearl cap, showing shades of brown, burgundy, gold, and even a hint of green in strong light.

One of my first Skylines. The Skyline is a masterpiece of 1940s Art Deco styling, and this one is a fantastic writer. Smooth ‘banner’ nib, with an easy, subtle flex. Wonderful!

I’ve had this one for years; well before my pen ‘hobby’ really got going. I finally restored it, and found a lovely pen with a sweet, semi-flexy fine 14K nib. GP ‘pinstripe’ body, with unobtrusive personalization.