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This is a pair of Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111/66 Emerald fountain pens c. 1936-1937. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 111 for the no-clip pen, and color code 66 for Emerald. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. These 4 3/4 inch long pens were introduced in October 1936. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring-loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Imitation Mother-O’-Pearl, Blue, and Emerald celluloid and has two narrow rolled gold cap bands and a center diamond filigree band, totaling 1/4 inch wide. It has a Number 1 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 1 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD. This photo appears in the summer 2022 Pennant article VISUALIZATION IS ALL THE RAGE. Find out more in this issue! #pencollecting #fountainpen #mabietodd #swan #swanpen #visofil #celluloid #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CgNav31PV65/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Summer Pennant is in production for a mid July release! Hope you enjoy the issue! This issue is packed with great full color articles! We are already working hard on the Fall Pennant! Images from the article VISUALIZATION IS ALL THE RAGE By Jim Mamoulides: Swan Visofil V-Series V211 and V111 pens. Find out more in this issue! SHEAFFER’S SMALL METAL PENS Roger Wooten looks at the Pigmy and 18-Series pens, 1925–28. “NEVER NEEDS DUNKING” Brian McQueen presents a primer on the Sheaffer Snorkel. VISUALIZATION IS ALL THE RAGE Jim Mamoulides explores the Mabie Todd Swan Visofil V-Series range. WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE WAHL EVERSHARP CELLULOID PENS? Syd Saperstein explains some of the secrets behind their appeal. ECLIPSE AND WORTH, PART III In the final article of the series, Jonathan A. Veley discovers who was behind the Worth Featherweight Pen Company. Tech Talk No. 10: Left-handed Parker 51 by Todd Eberspacher and Tim Laros Review: Getty-Dubay Handwriting Success App by Kate Gladstone THE ORANGE COUNTY PEN CLUB by Matthew Greenberger If you aren’t a member of the Pen Collectors of America, you should be! You can find more information about the PCA at this link: https://pencollectorsofamerica.org #pencollecting #fountainpen #sheaffer #eclipse #parker #parkerpen #mabietodd #visofil #wahl #wahleversharp #eversharp #pencollectors #penhero #pennant https://www.instagram.com/p/CfxGs6RPKW-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Summer Pennant is in production for a mid July release! Hope you enjoy the issue!= This issue is packed with great full color articles! We are already working hard on the Fall Pennant! On the back cover: Swan Visofil V-Series V212/52 blue, V112/49 Imitation Mother-O’-Pearl, and V111/59 Italian Marble. SHEAFFER’S SMALL METAL PENS Roger Wooten looks at the Pigmy and 18-Series pens, 1925–28. “NEVER NEEDS DUNKING” Brian McQueen presents a primer on the Sheaffer Snorkel. VISUALIZATION IS ALL THE RAGE Jim Mamoulides explores the Mabie Todd Swan Visofil V-Series range. WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE WAHL EVERSHARP CELLULOID PENS? Syd Saperstein explains some of the secrets behind their appeal. ECLIPSE AND WORTH, PART III In the final article of the series, Jonathan A. Veley discovers who was behind the Worth Featherweight Pen Company. Tech Talk No. 10: Left-handed Parker 51 by Todd Eberspacher and Tim Laros Review: Getty-Dubay Handwriting Success App by Kate Gladstone THE ORANGE COUNTY PEN CLUB by Matthew Greenberger If you aren’t a member of the Pen Collectors of America, you should be! You can find more information about the PCA at this link: https://pencollectorsofamerica.org #pencollecting #fountainpen #sheaffer #eclipse #parker #parkerpen #mabietodd #visofil #pencollectors #penhero #pennant https://www.instagram.com/p/CfU2jxYPMTm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 66 Emerald c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 211 for the clip pen, and color code 66 for Emerald. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in September, 1935. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid and has a 1/4 inch wide rolled gold filigree cap band. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V112 / 59 Italian Marble c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 112 for the two cap band clipless ladies pen, and color code 59 for Italian Marble. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the second longest version at 4 3/4 inches introduced in October, 1936. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Imitation Mother-O'-Pearl, Blue, and Emerald celluloid and two narrow rolled gold filigree cap bands. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 59 Ladies Italian Marble Pen c. 1935-1936.  The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 111 for the small clipless ladies pen, and color code 59 for Italian Marble.  Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time.  The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. This example is the smallest size at 4 1/8 inches long among three clipless versions of the Visofl V series pens.  The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white.  This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid.  It has a Number 1 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 1 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.   

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V212 / 66 Emerald c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 212 for the two cap band clip pen, and color code 66 for Emerald. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in October, 1936. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Imitation Mother-O'-Pearl, Blue, and Emerald celluloid and two narrow rolled gold filigree cap bands. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil VT 340 / 77 Ruby & Silver pen c. 1937-1942. Mabie Todd introduced its ink visible barrel pen, the Visofil VT, in September 1937. The VT, while appearing similar to a Parker Vacumatic, operates without a blind cap, as the plunger retracts by unscrewing from the base of the barrel. Internally, the diaphragm system is designed differently than the Vacumatic, to accommodate the retractable plunger. Visofil VT pens were made with a celluloid cap and barrel in four colors: Black & Clear, Green & Silver, Ruby & Silver, and Black & Silver (or Grey). The cap and barrel end are matching opaque celluloid and the barrel center is transparent patterned celluloid. The cap top and barrel end cap have a slight pointed crown. The 5 1/16 inch long pen has gold filled trim, including several rings on the cap and barrel. The 14 karat gold Number 3 nib was available in all the Mabie Todd sizes and styles. Visofil VT pens are uncommon, likely due to the difficulty of repair.