Unlike the Zenith, the Pennant had no pretentions to glory, although it cost a good deal more than the Supreme.
I don't actually see where it's a dollar's worth of superior to
the Supreme, frankly, but I'm not an Wearever executive in 1950 setting
prices. I'm sure they had their reasons. This is a very
cheap pen indeed, with an aluminum cap that seems anxious to accept
blemishes and a goofy clear feed similar to the Zenith's.
Unlike the Zenith, this pen will actually put down a reasonable
line of ink, so I guess there's some value for money. The point
is marked, by the way, in such a manner as to put one in mind of the
Esterbrook interchangible system, and I suppose as it's a
cartridge-drinker you could do just that... but I suspect there weren't
so many variations, and you had to buy the whole pen anyway.
Actually, I'm in a similar state on identification on this chap as I am
on the Supreme-- most of the identification points are right, but
there's a few things that aren't, so it might not actually be a
Pennant. However, for pens so indistinguished, it'll do as a
label.
Specifications: "Extfine" steel point-- writes in the fine range. Cartridge filler.
Condition:
Seriously scuffed body and cap. The clip is bent and loose
(which, I guess, would keep it from breaking off entirely if put into a
pocket. The section in actually in quite good shape, as is the
point. There's a loss of contact between point and feed right at
the far end, but that doesn't appear to affect the performance.
Repairs:
Removed feed for cleaning-- there was some serious gunk in the channels, which was easily seen through the clear plastic.
Location: My collection.
For sale?: Sure.
At $6.50, it's about the same cost to you as it would have been
to the original buyer of the Fifties, in terms of how many loaves of
bread it's worth. There will be an empty cartridge included, and
some pointers for conversion into an eyedropper (because that cartridge
won't last forever). Contact me at :
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