Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen - Topaz Whirlwind (Limited Edition)
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
The OmniFlex is a smooth nib for a smooth writing experience. The Duragraph pen is just a bit thicker diameter than some, but feels light and quick in the hand. The colors, especially the slight shimmer, are extremely eye-catching. Overall it delivers a premium writing experience while being both bold and refined in appearance.
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!!
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.
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.
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!
