on saleConklin Duragraph Fountain Pen - Topaz Whirlwind (Limited Edition)

Product Code CK73006

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on saleConklin Duragraph Fountain Pen - Topaz Whirlwind (Limited Edition)

Product Code CK73006

In Stock

out of stock

$68.00

MSRP $85.00

Color:
Topaz Whirlwind
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This is our latest Goulet-exclusive limited edition Conklin Duragraph fountain pen: the Topaz Whirlwind!

The Topaz Whirlwind features the same material used on the Conklin 1898 Misto Orange. In Italian Misto means “mixed” or “mixed together”, which refers to the NEW unique resin mix of various multiple colors for each pen. Mixing resins for luxury pens requires precision and attention to detail to achieve a superior and aesthetically pleasing result. The process is started by selecting a high-quality liquid resin, choosing suitable color combinations, and following a precise step by step process of mixing the colors together.

Each pen is numbered on the back of the cap.

The Duragraph draws its inspiration from the rich heritage of the Conklin brand, which was purchased and revived by Yafa in 2009. It is manufactured in Asia, assembled and distributed from Canoga Park, California, and pays tribute to its roots with a “Toledo, Ohio” engraving on its nib and barrel. The cap top is embellished with the Conklin Est. 1898 logo and the cap band are engraved with the famous Duragraph model script font with three Conklin Crescent logos on either side of the model name. The fountain pen comes with a converter and a cartridge.

The Conklin Duragraph fountain pen is offered with your choice of a reliable, smooth-writing German made JoWo #6 rose gold-plated steel nib in extra-fine, fine, medium, broad, or 1.1mm stub, or the JoWo Omniflex flexible rose gold-plated steel nib for variation in line width.

Our note about the JoWo Omniflex nib: This flex nib will allow you to experience more bounce and softness than writing with conventional nibs. You can achieve some line variation with a little additional downward pressure, to a point. We recommend flexing the nib to about twice the line width that you would see without using any pressure. Please take care to avoid pressing too hard on the nib, as over-flexing could prevent the tines from returning fully to their original position and decrease or stop your ink flow.

We do our best to photograph the pens to show how they will appear in person, but due to the nature of this unique material, there will be much variation in the patterns and colors seen here. This adds an element of uniqueness to the pen, with no two patterns being exactly the same. We cannot honor special requests.

Click here to shop all compatible short standard international ink cartridges.

Condition
New
Brand
Conklin
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Assorted, Orange
Demonstrator

Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.

No
Body Material
Resin
Cap Rotations

For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.

1
Cap Type

How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).

Screw-cap
Compatible inks & refills

Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.

Bottled ink, Standard international short ink cartridges
Filling Mechanism

How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.

Cartridge, Converter
Grip Material
Resin
Nib Size
Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, 1.1mm Stub, Flex
Nib Color
Rose Gold
Nib Material
Steel
Postable

Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.

Yes
Retractable

Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).

No
Diameter - Body
13mm (0.5in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
15mm (0.6in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
18mm (0.7in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.

10.0mm
Length - Body

The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.

125mm (4.9in)
Length - Cap
64mm (2.5in)
Length - Nib

The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.

23mm (0.9in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
140mm (5.5in)
Length - Overall (Posted)

When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.

175mm (6.9in)
Weight - Body

If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.

14g (0.5oz)
Weight - Cap
12g (0.4oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
26.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.

1.06ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.

1.04ml

Customer Reviews

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Andrew G.
X-quisite!!

More than I could have ever asked for. This pen is even more stunning in person. The chatoyance of this resin is wonderful and I have gotten so many people asking about this pen. And then the NIB!!! I am a small writer so I got the XF and it is the star of the show. For an extra fine u can get a LOT of line variation too. It’s the perfect pen and now has become my EDC!!

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K.C.
Stunning Gift

First time pen buyer. I purchased this pen as a "Thank you" gift for an avid pen collector. The pen arrived immaculately packaged. After carefully opening, my eyes were greeted with a stunning swirl patterned pen.

I hope the receiver enjoys using the pen as much as I enjoyed looking at it.

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Kathy T.
A fun pen to discover

This is my first Conklin, and first resin pen. The topaz and orange are a happy combination. Rolling it in my hand, the solid swathes of color shimmer like the enamel work on Faberge eggs -- almost glowing from within. So it has fiddle appeal! I ordered it with a stub nib, another first for me. A tad too large for my correspondence writing style, I can already see this is the pen I will be joyfully addressing Christmas cards with large swooping capitals and calligraphic signatures with the best Edelstein Golden Beryl ink. Too heavy for me posted, the pen is a comfortable length to hold. I'm looking forward to December.

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Snoann W.
Pleasurable writing experience

Lightweight and well-balanced. Coloration of the material has an iridescent quality to it that reminds me of my mother's 1970's era bowling ball. The orange is almost translucent and the blue has a shimmery sheen quality. I bought the EF nib which makes for tiny writing which is smooth and effortless. Been writing with it for about a month and love it. The colors are a nice transition from summer into early fall. And the rose gold trim and nib just makes it!

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Alicia U.
Conklin Durograph - Topaz Whirlwind

I bought this on the airplane home from Cabo. It reminded me of the view we saw out our window every day on vacation. It writes smoothly and is quickly becoming a pen I reach for regularly. It is a great reminder of a great vacation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use this pen with ink cartridges? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A cartridge is small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write!

This pen uses standard international ink cartridges, a common size which is available in many colors from various brands.

You can learn more about how to actually install an ink cartridge on our blog, or in this video tutorial:

How do I use a converter? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A converter goes in the place of where the ink cartridge would normally go. From there, you can fill your fountain pen from bottled ink.

A converter is a detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter.

We have a great video showing how to use a converter here:

How do I clean this fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It mostly comes down to flushing out the pen with water, and sometimes a little bit of pen flush if the ink is really stuck. 

We put together a blog post with step-by-step instructions, or you can watch the video here:

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

For even more information about fountain pen cleaning, check out our Fountain Pen 101 video blog post.

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We accept returns for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.