Merz/Krell Senator
1990s
About This Model
Merz & Krell was a producer of fountain pens and other stationery items in Germany since 1920. Their pen brand was called Melbi (abbreviated from Merz & Krell, Birkenau). Merz & Krell was better known as a major producer of parts for Montblanc, Pelikan, and other brands from the 1930s forward. Indeed, Merz & Krell are probably best known for their Pelikan 120, produced under license for Pelikan from 1973-77. The pre-WWII Melbi pens are highly regarded but only rarely seen. In later years, their Diplomat and Senator brands, each with a range of piston-filled models from student to full size, were merged into the Senator brand, and in 2006 Merz & Krell changed their corporate identity to Senator.
About This Pen
1990s Senator, in excellent condition — black resin, piston-filled, almost unmarked, filling easily and well. It is 12.7cm capped and 11.7cm uncapped. The nib is marked “Germany”, and is gold-plated, marked fine. The nib has a bit of pitting on the top surface and is missing some of the gold plating.
Price: $58 Sold