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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 $$$ band.
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The Forest Green Duragraph, 140 mm closed, per Goulet Pens.
Product facts
Product
Conklin Duragraph fountain pen, Forest Green, Fine nib
Resin body, cap and grip; chrome trim; JoWo stainless steel nib (Goulet Pens)
Price range
$$$$20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
Colors
Forest Green
Special editions
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Notes on these facts
Made in 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. Price: example listing.
Colors: names per Goulet Pens, checked October 24, 2026. 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. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
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.
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 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 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 is the closest rival from another revived American name. The 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.
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.
