Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Merlin Collection

Collection as of Dec 2015




Merlin 33 - Button Filler - Most common model found.

Capped 119mm
Uncapped 107mm
Posted 140mm
Cap Diameter 12mm
Body Diameter 10.5mm

Script Merlin Logo and 33 imprint on barrel.
Merlin 14k .585 nib with sun logo.
Simple Merlin branded clip held on by black finial.
One trim ring on cap.
Black section and blind cap. 










Merlin 33 showing the excellent packaging. I honestly wish I had grab this one.



Merlin Triumph - Cork Piston Filler - Piston is no longer stuck.... took nearly a month to free up.

Capped 123mm
Uncapped 109mm
Posted 139.5mm
Cap Diameter 10.5mm
Body Diameter 9.5mm

Script Merlin Logo and Triumph imprinted on barrel. EF imprinted near blind cap.
Warranted 14k .585 Osmi nib.
Simple Merlin branded clip with larger ring and black finial.
Single trim ring on cap.
Blind cap and nib hood/section made of same material as pen cap/body.
Ink window with spiralled black lines.











This pen is labeled as a Merlin Triumph but its the only Merlin I've ever seen with the logo on the cap, and isn't a hooded nib. So maybe a "repair". I'm trying to contact the owner to see if we can compare the sizes of the rest of the pens.


Couple others owned by the guy that sold the one above.  I'm convinced. Merlins. 



Merlin Osmi - Cork Piston Filler

Capped 126mm
Uncapped 113mm
Posted 144mm
Cap Diameter 12mm
Body Diameter 10.5mm

Script Merlin Logo and Osmi imprinted on barrel.
14k .585 nib with crown and script M logo.
Simple M branded clip with larger ring and black finial.
Double trim rings on cap.
Section and blind cap made of same material as pen cap/body.
Ink window with Straight black lines.







The only other Merlin Osmi that I've found on the net.


                                                       Merlin Lady - Button Filler


Capped 110mm
Uncapped 97.5mm
Posted 132mm
Cap Diameter 10.5mm

Body Diameter 9.5mm

Crown and Script M logo followed by Script Merlin Logo and Lady imprinted on barrel.
Merlin 14k .585 nib with sun logo.
Fancy unbranded clip with larger ring and black finial.
Double trim rings on cap.
Section and blind cap made of same material as pen cap/body.

                                      












Merlin Merlina - Button Filler - second most common model found.

Capped 115mm
Uncapped 104mm
Posted 138mm
Cap Diameter 10.5mm
Body Diameter 9.5mm

Script Merlina Logo imprinted on barrel.
14k .585 nib with Lion Head logo.
Simple Merlin branded clip with black finial.
Single trim ring on cap.
Black section and blind cap.




Merlin 62 - White resin Piston Filler - Hooded Nib - Only one I've found on the net.

Capped 127.5mm
Uncapped 116mm
Posted 150mm
Cap Diameter 12mm
Body Diameter 10.5mm

Crown and Script M Logo over Script Merlin Logo and 62 imprinted on barrel.
14k .585 nib with Goat logo.
Simple M branded clip with larger ring and cap colored finial.
Single trim ring on cap.
Hood and blind cap made of same material as pen cap/body.
Blue tinted ink window.







Merlin Perfect - Button Filler

Capped 131mm
Uncapped 117.5mm
Posted 160mm
Cap Diameter 13mm
Body Diameter 12mm

Script Merlin Logo and Perfect imprinted on barrel.
Merlin 14k Iridium nib with no logo.
Teardrop Merlin branded clip with larger ring and clear finial.
Triple trim rings on cap.
Black section and blind cap made of same material as pen cap/body with clear finial.















The only other Merlin Perfect that I have found on the net.


Merlin Select - Cork Piston filler

Capped 123mm
Uncapped 113mm
Posted 146mm
Cap Diameter 13.5mm
Body Diameter 12mm

Script Merlin Logo and Select imprinted on barrel.
Merlin 14ct .585 Warranted Iridium nib with no logo.
Teardrop unbranded clip with black finial.
Single trim ring on cap.
Black section and piston knob (no blind cap).
Amber Ink window.





Merlin Superior - Cartridge/Converter

Capped 129mm
Uncapped 114mm
Posted 146mm
Cap Diameter 12mm
Body Diameter 10mm

Script Merlin Logo  followed by Script M logo and Superior imprinted on barrel.
Unkown nib (I have not removed it from the hooding).
Broad Merlin branded clip with large ring and black finial.
Single large trim ring on cap.
Black section and hood.
Accepts international cartridges and converter.













Merlin Elite - Button Filler

Capped 122.5mm
Uncapped 111.5mm
Posted 147.5mm
Cap Diameter 12.5mm
Body Diameter 10.5mm

Script Merlin Logo and Elite imprinted on barrel.
Merlin 14ct .585 with Sun logo.
Art Deco unbranded clip with large ring and black finial.
Single wide trim ring on cap.
Black section and blind cap made of same material as body/cap.

                                     













Another example of a Merlin Elite and Merlina - Button Fillers
 



And a couple not in the collection.....Yet.

Merlin Elegant - Button Filler


Merlin Pearl - Button Filler



Merlin Diamond - Piston Filler