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The story of the pen began back in March 2015 at the Cologne pen show in Germany. Both Conid and Fontoplumo had a table there. During the day, I was seen visiting the Conid stand several times. Something on display had caught my attention. What was it? Nothing less than the Kingsize Flanders Fields, a unique Conid memorial pen. I just couldn’t get it out of my head. It had sparked my interest and I was loath to go home without it. My eagerness and enthusiasm didn’t go unnoticed by Werner and as the day drew to a close, he agreed to sell it to me. Soon afterwards, another surprise was in store for me. I received an invitation to visit the factory itself. My lovely wife and I were given a fascinating guided tour, culminating in an animated discussion about special edition pens. As I am Dutch, I had decided to wear an orange jacket that day. So it was orange that captured Werner’s imagination. A second meeting followed. Again, we talked about a special edition pen but more seriously this time. Like many good things in life, good ideas need time to age.? That is how the Conid Monarch Bulkfiller was born. With this pen, Fontoplumo and Conid pay homage to orange, the colour closely associated not only with the people of the Netherlands but also with their royal house. According to legend, pioneers from Europe, especially those from Holland and England, who crossed the Atlantic to settle in America were awestruck at the sight of beautiful orange butterflies. Consequently, they named the species Monarch after William of Orange, the king who also was William III of England. The butterfly is, moreover, a symbol of transformation. Bearing this in mind, we hope that the Monarch pen will help you embrace personal change and smooth the path towards your dreams and aspirations.

This product is no longer available and is displayed as sample of past pens which were available exclusively at Fontoplumo.

Customer Reviews

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Trang Shirley

This pen was my first Conid pen. I learned about the brand later than most people and was fortunate to grab one from Frank's last shipment. The Monarch is a beautiful pen in every way and the bulkfilling system, although a little difficult to figure out at first, the pen not being see through, is easy to master once you get it. I think it's a fantastic idea that Conid changed out the section to a titanium section to prevent staining. I love writing with the Monarch. The excellent purchase was complimented by Frank's outstanding service. I will look forward to buying a few more pens from Frank

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Ed

This pen is more like a work of art and was created by true artisans. The Monarch has a special feel in my hand and is a pleasure to write with. The details on the pen are exquisite and the fine nib writes smoothly on my Clairfontaine paper . Even with other nice pens by me I don't want to put it down. This collaboration between Fontoplumo and Conid has resulted in a unique writing instrument. I would also like to give 5 stars to Fontoplumo. Frank provides excellent customer service and it is obvious that he adds a touch of class to everything. I look forward to exploring and experiencing more of their special editions pens. CaZimiir

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JOHN

This is my favorite pen. I have a lot in my collection and this pen writes perfect out of the box. I used the Monarch KWZ ink for my first fill. I also really like the color of this pen. reminds me of a vintage color from 75 + years ago. Classic color. This is my first ebonite pen. I think I picked a winner. great pen Frank was a pleasure to deal with. Will buy from him again.

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John

I have been collecting modern fountain pens for several years and I already possess three Conids. When I discovered that an orange, ebonite, kingsize model was available I simply had to have one. Orange is my favourite colour and I love the warm feel of ebonite with its friendly, sulphurous aroma. " My Monarch is in a refined, dusky hue, not the garish, citric colour usually offered by pen manufacturers and the titanium nib is arguable smoother than a gold one, allowing a wide line variation."" As a somewhat dour Yorkshireman I rarely employ hyperbole, but this is simply my perfect pen, the one I've been searching for. I feel privileged to own this limited edition. Very well done!"""

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John

After writing each day for years with three Conid Kingsize pens (insturments) I understood the benefits of this Monarch. Zero expensive trips to a repair center for simple maintenance I can enjoy doing, being able to dissemble, service and clean every single part in a minutes with ease. Nothing glued or counter-intuitive. The greatest satisfaction though is writing with a pen truly made for writers. I decided the Monarch needed to join the Flattop and Streamline on my desk. I felt the skill that goes into each of these as soon I opened the striking metallic Dutch-orange box - the only pen cases I really look forward to and keep in view. The flawlessly finished smooth orange ebonite feels different from even the black Conid Kingsize ebonite, a bit more tactile and elegant to me. I love the quality of each seamless surface joining the bulkfiller knob with tight precision. Fontoplumo's ornate logo is perfect, truly perfect on this clip. My Monarch has the titanium nib that I love so much for it's unique feel on paper. Conid could instruct the industry in nib grind consistency - my EF's across six Conids are as close to identical in width and performance as it gets. In the many choices of fountain pens this Monarch is the lone Dutch speed-skater, so far ahead of the pack with no gimmicks or superfluous hype. The exceptionally well considered, tested and consistent performance makes this pen the predictable winner for those who truly love to write. Thank you Frank, Fontoplumo and the Conid family for offering these!