Conklin Hippocrates Fountain Pen
Renowned as the "Father of Western Medicine," Hippocrates, was born in 460 BCE in Kos, Greece, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to shape contemporary healthcare practices to this day. The Conklin Hippocrates family of writing instruments make the perfect gift for anyone just entering the profession, or as an elegant, everyday tool for even a seasoned practitioner.
The collection features a European-grade, hand-crafted smooth resin. The glossy black body is adorned with 18KT gilded rose gold elements representing iconic medical symbols, including the stethoscope, Bowl of Hygeia, DNA string, Heartbeat sign, Caduceus, and the Star of Life. The top of the cap boasts an 18KT gilded rose gold coin depicting Hippocrates, while the clip showcases the renowned rod of Asclepius in 18KT gilded rose gold.
The fountain pen boasts a premium rose gold-plated stainless steel nib, made in Germany by JoWo, the preeminent nib manufacturer in the world. The pen can easily be filled via standard international ink cartridges or high quality threaded piston converter (Included).
Click here to shop all compatible short standard international ink cartridges.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Conklin
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Black
- 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.
- 1.25
- 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
- Fine, Medium
- 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
- 13.7mm (0.54in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 15.7mm (0.62in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 19.2mm (0.76in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 9.7mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 120.0mm (4.72in)
- Length - Cap
- 62.6mm (2.46in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 22.6mm (0.89in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 140.1mm (5.52in)
- 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.
- 171.3mm (6.74in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 18g (0.63oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 17g (0.60oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 35.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.
- 1.07ml
- Max Ink Capacity - Converter
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.
- 1.02ml
Customer Reviews
Congratulations Conklin, the Conklin Hippocrates with the new Jiwo nib is the differance between night and day. This fountain fights abivebits weight catagory and is excellent value for money.
I bought this to study about medical care, and it motivates me. I hope to continue studying together in the future.
As a doctor, who is now retired, I love this pen. It writes good too.
This was a bit of a whim purchase, because I couldn't resist the medical theme (I'm a pharmacist!) and the Conklin brand (I'm from Toledo!). So I was thrilled when the pen exceeded my expectations! It is simply lovely with a smooth glassy black finish, nice balance and weight, and rose gold nib and trim pieces. The JoWo nib is predictably smooth. I got this one with a M nib so I could use it as a regular writer but also feel comfortable using a little shimmer. It's a bit more of a gusher than some of my other JoWo M's, which is great! And the Rose Gold coating on the nib makes it extra smooth. It comes with a bottle of Conklin Hippocrates Black Ink. I decided to try it. I added a few drops of the Wearingeul Brain rose gold glitter. Brilliant on my part, if I do say so myself! It's a dark gray-black ink and must be a very wet ink. With the rose gold shimmer, it looks like the ink was made for the pen. I envision I'll be keeping this pen inked up, especially when I go to professional meetings. Pen-loving pharmacists everywhere will do an envious double-take!
