Salz Bros
Salz Safety-First (or similar Red Hard Rubber flat-top)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Button Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition with some discoloration and brassing on trim
Estimated Value
100-250 USD depending on restoration and nib performance
Era
Vintage 1920s-1930s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Button Filler
Body Material
Hard Rubber
Trim Material
Nickel-Plated or Chrome-Plated
Color / Pattern
Red Hard Rubber (Cardinal Red)
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Distinctive Salz clip featuring branding on the clip bar and ball end
Barrel Shape
Flat-Top cylindrical
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Flexible
Nib Condition
Appears intact with potential for good flex
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130 mm capped
Weight Estimate
Light weight, typical of vintage hard rubber pens
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1920s-1930s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with some discoloration and brassing on trim
Filling System Condition
Requires new sac and restoration
Estimated Value
100-250 USD depending on restoration and nib performance
Special Features
Branded Salz clip and lever/button mechanism with period safety and quality focus
Ink Recommendations
Standard vintage-safe fountain pen inks like Waterman Serenity Blue
Care Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat to prevent hard rubber discoloration; restore sac professionally
Interesting Facts
Salz Brothers was a notable New York-based pen maker known for their 'Safety-First' marketing and distinctive clips
Overall Assessment
A charming and collectible piece of American fountain pen history from the hard rubber era, worthy of professional restoration