Burnham B51, Extra Fine Semi-Flex Nib

Burnham B51, Extra Fine Semi-Flex Nib

Condition: N2. 

No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. A striking pen in green marble with black veins. Wonderful Burnham 14K semi-flex nib that will provide a line variation of 0.4 mm to 0.8 mm

Lever filler.

Length: 4³/₄" (121 mm) capped, 5⁵/₈" (143 mm) posted.

We grade pens according to the following condition scale. Within a grade, we use + or – to indicate shades of variation; for example, a pen that is B+ falls into the B grade and shows so little use that it is only marginally not A2.

Condition		Description
A1		“Mint” (uninked). Shows no signs of use.
A2		“Mint” (inked). As for A1 but may have been dipped or inked.
N1		New Old Stock (NOS). Unsold dealer or manufacturer stock. Not dipped or inked but may show shop wear.
N2		New Old Stock (NOS). Same as N1 but may have been dipped.
B		Excellent. All parts original and showing only very slight signs of use. Very slight surface scratching; very minor discoloration or brassing; crisp imprints; no significant dings.
C		Fine. All parts original. Some discoloration and brassing; light or worn imprints; small dings to metal or scratching on plastic.
D		Fair. Some parts possibly not original; significant brassing or discoloration; very worn imprints; dings and scratches. Maybe a good writing pen or usable for parts.