Over the years many catalogues and brochures on vintage Japanese pens have come our way. Most are one or two images. We'll post some today and more in the near future. Please download. Please enjoy.
The first two are pages three and four from a maker named Emburu. Very 1930ish pens.
Next image is for Kinki fountain pens. Snagged this online.
The last two are from the Lance fountain pen company
One can find 1930s pens in online auctions and sales. Decent size pens in excellent condition come up for sale almost daily. Compared to modern pens nibs are usually larger winged 14K types. It would be super-rare to find an 18K nib but, they do exist. Trim is marked R14K - rolled gold that is slightly thicker than plated and definitely more durable than gold filled. About 85% of the pens are eyedroppers with a shut-off mechanism. You can find lever fillers. They do exist. And, don't seem to come at a premium. As the pens are about ninety years old the seals on the eyedroppers are failing and they require replacement. It is not difficult. There are videos online that show how to repair the eyedroppers.