When the first Mabie Todd Swan SM 205/60 was introduced the advertisements highlighted a 'vulcanite flush fitting lever' as a major design feature. This version appeared in 1939 and ceased production around 1940, an early 'wartime' pen. The Mabie Todd factory was almost completely destroyed 'by enemy action' in September 1941.
The body of the pen is often currently described as also being constructed of vulcanite (hard rubber) but it is, in fact, black chased celluloid with the hard rubber lever.
The SM200/60 pens have a nickel plated clip but this SM 205/60 is an upgraded version with a Gold filled clip.
This pen has been conservatively restored and tested and is in excellent working order. The chasing isworn and there is a light posting mark but the surface has a good finish and the gold filling is excellent.
It is a decent sized pen, an impressive 16cm. length when posted. It is well balanced and has a very high quality, solid feel. The celluloid chasing feels good in the hand, it's quite a tactile item.
The 14Ct. Gold Swan number 2 nib delivers a smooth medium line, perhaps a little on the broad side and requires only the lightest of touches.