--- title: "Conklin Duragraph: Oversize Flat-Top & Omniflex Nib" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/conklin-duragraph/" description: "Conklin Duragraph fountain pen explained: a 140 mm, 26 g flat-top resin pen with a JoWo #6 steel nib or Omniflex, cartridges or converter, sizes and origin." category: "Pens" type: "Fountain pen" published: 2026-10-23 updated: 2026-10-24 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 6 products: - name: "Conklin Duragraph fountain pen, Forest Green, Fine nib" brand: "Conklin" brand_origin: "United States" made_in: "Asia (assembled in the United States)" material: "Resin body, cap and grip; chrome trim; JoWo stainless steel nib (Goulet Pens)" price_band: "$$$ ($20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" model: "Duragraph Forest Green" mpn: "CK71321" gtin: "080333713211" --- # Conklin Duragraph: Oversize Flat-Top & Omniflex Nib > The Conklin Duragraph is a flat-top resin fountain pen from the revived US brand Conklin, modeled on a 1923 original. Goulet Pens measures it at 140 mm closed and 26.0 g, with a JoWo #6 steel nib in EF to 1.1 stub or a flexible Omniflex. It fills by cartridge or the included converter and sits in our $$$ band. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/conklin-duragraph/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-23 - Updated: 2026-10-24 ![Conklin Duragraph fountain pen in Forest Green drawn to scale at 140 mm closed, with a close-up of the JoWo #6 steel nib](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/conklin-duragraph-16x9.png) *The Forest Green Duragraph, 140 mm closed, per Goulet Pens.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Conklin Duragraph fountain pen, Forest Green, Fine nib | Conklin | United States | Asia (assembled in the United States) | Resin body, cap and grip; chrome trim; JoWo stainless steel nib (Goulet Pens) | – | $$$: $20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Conklin Duragraph fountain pen, Forest Green, Fine nib): Asia (assembled in the United States). Goulet Pens' description (read October 23, 2026) says the Duragraph is manufactured in Asia and assembled and distributed from Canoga Park, California. It names no country, and Conklin's own site didn't load for us. Source: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-forest-green ### Conklin Duragraph fountain pen, Forest Green, Fine nib colors - Body colors (8 standard, 1 special edition): Forest Green; Amber; Cracked Ice; Ice Blue; Purple Nights; Orange Nights; Red Nights; Abalone Nights; Primary Manipulation 3.5 (special edition, multicolored). - Per Goulet Pens (https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/conklin), checked 2026-10-24. Forest Green, Purple Nights, Abalone Nights and Primary Manipulation 3.5 (a limited edition) per Goulet Pens; Amber, Cracked Ice, Ice Blue, Orange Nights and Red Nights per Pen Chalet, which also lists Forest Green. Conklin's own site didn't load for us. Tints were sampled from Goulet's and Pen Chalet's product photos, with hand-picked values for the Nights colors (black cap, colored barrel), Cracked Ice and Abalone Nights. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - Goulet Pens measures 140 mm (5.5 in) closed, 125 mm uncapped and 175 mm (6.9 in) posted, with a 13 mm barrel. - It weighs 26.0 g in Goulet's measurement: 14 g for the body with converter and 12 g for the cap. - Goulet lists JoWo #6 steel nibs in EF, F, M, B and 1.1 mm stub, plus the flexible Omniflex. - Goulet says the pen is manufactured in Asia and assembled and distributed from Canoga Park, California. - The Forest Green Duragraph had 88 Goulet reviews on October 23, 2026, averaging 4.31 stars. ## What is the Conklin Duragraph? **It's a modern take on Conklin's 1923 Duragraph: an oversize, flat-topped resin fountain pen with a steel nib.** Goulet Pens says the name joins "durable" and "graph", and that the original was soon called "the definitive" pen. Conklin was founded in Toledo, Ohio, in 1898, and Yafa bought and revived the brand in 2009, Goulet says. Goulet adds that the current collection was introduced for the Duragraph's 91st birthday, with "Toledo, Ohio" engraved on the nib and barrel. It's one of the most-reviewed fountain pens from a US brand on Amazon: Cracked Ice had 339 ratings and Amber 366 when we checked on October 23, 2026. ## Conklin Duragraph specs | Spec | Goulet Pens (measured) | |---|---| | Length closed | 140 mm (5.5 in) | | Length uncapped | 125 mm (4.9 in) | | Length posted | 175 mm (6.9 in) | | Cap length | 64 mm (2.5 in) | | Diameters | 13 mm body, 15 mm cap (18 mm with clip), 10.0 mm grip | | Weight | 26.0 g (14 g body with converter, 12 g cap) | | Ink capacity | 1.06 ml cartridge, 1.04 ml converter | | Cap | Screw cap, 1 turn | | Nib | JoWo #6 steel: EF, F, M, B, 1.1 mm stub or Omniflex | Pen Chalet lists slightly different figures for the Amber: 139.7 mm capped, 174.6 mm posted, 28.35 g and two cap turns. We use Goulet's because it measures every field the same way across brands. ![Conklin Duragraph lengths to scale: 140 mm closed, 125 mm with the cap off and 175 mm posted, 26.0 g](https://stationerytimes.com/images/conklin-duragraph-lengths.svg) *Closed, uncapped and posted, drawn to one scale from Goulet's measurements.* ## Which Duragraph nib should you choose? **Pick F or M for everyday writing, the 1.1 mm stub for italic-style lettering, or the Omniflex if you want some line variation.** All are German JoWo #6 steel nibs, Goulet says. The Omniflex is softer than a standard nib. Goulet recommends flexing it to no more than about twice its normal width, or the tines may not spring back. Our [nib sizes guide](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/fountain-pen-nib-sizes-explained/) shows how wide each letter writes. ## How do you fill the Conklin Duragraph? **With a standard international short cartridge or the converter that comes in the box.** Goulet measures 1.06 ml in a cartridge and 1.04 ml in the converter. That's a typical capacity for a cartridge pen, less than a piston filler. Our guide to [filling a fountain pen](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/how-to-fill-a-fountain-pen/) walks through both methods. ## How does the Duragraph compare to similar pens? **It is longer than most starter pens but no heavier than the brass-bodied Pilot Metropolitan.** Here is how it lines up against two pens we cover, using each guide's figures. | | Conklin Duragraph | Esterbrook Estie | Pilot Metropolitan | |---|---|---|---| | Length closed | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | | Weight | 26.0 g | 26.0 g | 26.0 g | | Nib | JoWo #6 steel | JoWo #6 gold-plated steel | Pilot steel | | Filling | International cartridge or converter | International cartridge or converter | Pilot cartridge or converter | | Price band | $$$ | $$$$ | $$ | The [Esterbrook Estie](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/esterbrook-estie/) is the closest rival from another revived American name. The [Pilot Metropolitan](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pilot-metropolitan/) is the cheaper choice if you just want a reliable metal-bodied first pen. ## Where is the Conklin Duragraph made? **Goulet Pens says it is manufactured in Asia and then assembled and distributed from Canoga Park, California.** Neither Goulet nor the other listings we read names the country, and Conklin's own site didn't load for us. The nib is German: Goulet describes it as a "German made JoWo #6". For more about pens from the brand's early years, see our [vintage fountain pens guide](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/vintage-fountain-pens/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the Conklin Duragraph a good first fountain pen? It's a reasonable step up from a starter pen if you want a larger pen: it takes standard international cartridges or a converter and has a common JoWo #6 nib. Goulet's reviews average 4.31 stars on the Forest Green, lower than many pens at the price, so check the reviews for the color you want. ### What cartridges fit the Conklin Duragraph? Standard international short cartridges, Goulet Pens says. A converter and one cartridge come in the box for bottled ink. ### What is the Omniflex nib on the Duragraph? A soft JoWo steel nib that gives some line variation with extra pressure. Goulet suggests flexing it to no more than about twice its normal line width, to avoid springing the tines. ### Can you swap the nib on a Duragraph? The pen uses a #6 JoWo nib, one of the most common sizes, and Goulet sells the Duragraph with specialty grinds. Swapping a JoWo #6 unit is usually simple, but check the fit with the seller before buying a spare. ### Who owns Conklin pens? Yafa, which bought and revived the Conklin brand in 2009, according to Goulet Pens. The original Conklin was founded in Toledo, Ohio, in 1898. ### How much does the Conklin Duragraph weigh? 26.0 g with the cap and converter, Goulet Pens measures, of which 12 g is the cap. Pen Chalet lists 28.35 g. ## Sources - [Goulet Pens: Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen, Forest Green (140 mm closed, 125 mm body, 64 mm cap, 175 mm posted, 13/15/18 mm, 10.0 mm grip, 26.0 g, 1.06 ml cartridge, 1.04 ml converter, JoWo #6 nibs, Omniflex, made in Asia and assembled in Canoga Park; 88 reviews, 4.31 stars; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-forest-green) - [Goulet Pens: Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen, Purple Nights (60 reviews, 4.4 stars)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-purple-nights) - [Pen Chalet: Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen, Amber (139.7 mm capped, 174.6 mm posted, 28.35 g, two cap rotations)](https://www.penchalet.com/conklin_pens/fountain_pens/conklin_duragraph_fountain_pen/Amber) - [Amazon US: Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen, Cracked Ice, Medium (339 ratings, 4.2 stars, October 23, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DXB65E) - [Amazon US: Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen, Amber, Stub (366 ratings, 4.0 stars, October 23, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00STS7WKG) - [Goulet Pens: Conklin collection (Duragraph colors, including the Primary Manipulation 3.5 limited edition, October 24, 2026)](https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/conklin)