To start with, I am not a fountain pen enthusiast. I just so happened to watch a lot of jetpens videos and have started daydreaming of owning a fountain pen one day. That said, today, I went to Goodwill and bought something for the very high price of $2.99.
Can you guys help me identify it?
The fountain pen is sort of weighty. The pen cap snaps on tightly and when posted, it sits on the pen snug. When you twist it open, there's a piston filler (I think that's what you call it?). There are slight scratches on the top of the pen cap and on the bookmark, suggesting use. It looks clean, though, so someone must have taken good care of it for a while.
The box has Chinese writing on it, but there's also English as well, stating Dedicate to the Honorable. There are no other significant markings on the lid, box, or beneath the cushioning where the pen and bookmark rest.
As for the tip... I have not owned a fountain pen before, but I'm pretty sure it's not a broad nib? The only thing it states is that it's an iridium point. So it's all up in the air if it's extra, fine, medium, etc. I will say, on thr back of the nib (the black back piece), there is an 8 inscribed, but I'm not sure if that means anything.
The body of the pen is beautiful, with a lot of Chinese lettering. There is also a number, 168, but I have no idea the meaning.
Finally, the pen cap has a dragon with red gemstones on the eyes. Very eye catching.
As for the bookmark, there's a long teal tassel, small spheres that either are or mimic Jade, and a sphere that looks like koi fish mimicking the yin and yang symbol.
I hope that's enough information to help identify the pen (and perhaps the pen nib too). I'd like to know what kind and if it's worth buying some ink for it. (Though, I wouldn't mind too much if you guys penable me).
Thank you so much for reading this post!