Camlin
Inked/Student Pen (Vintage Transparent Window)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Bulb Filler or Lever/Piston-style vintage system typical of Indian pen production
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor surface wear and discoloration on the ink window
Estimated Value
$10 - $25
Era
Vintage 1970s-1980s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Bulb Filler or Lever/Piston-style vintage system typical of Indian pen production
Body Material
Plastic/Resin
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Green with a translucent ribbed ink window
Cap Type
Slip Cap
Clip Design
Simple gold-plated wire clip with a rounded top
Barrel Shape
Cigar-Shaped
Nib Details
Nib Material
Steel
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Likely intact and smooth, standard for Indian steel nibs of the era
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130mm capped, standard vintage student pen proportions
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, approximately 12-15 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1970s-1980s
Country of Origin
India
Rarity
Common
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with minor surface wear and discoloration on the ink window
Filling System Condition
Untested, potentially requires sac replacement or maintenance due to age
Estimated Value
$10 - $25
Special Features
Large translucent ribbed ink window in the middle of the barrel showing ink levels
Ink Recommendations
Standard washable fountain pen inks like Parker Quink or Pelikan 4001
Care Recommendations
Flush thoroughly with water before use; avoid harsh solvents on vintage plastics
Interesting Facts
Camlin is a legendary stationery brand in India that played a huge role in making fountain pens accessible to students for decades
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic piece of Indian stationery history, highly functional as a daily writer once serviced
User Notes
Camlin