125 years ago the legend of fine and innovative writing instruments was born. In 1897 Roy Conklin established the Conklin Pen Company® in Toledo, Ohio, USA and patented the design for the first self-filling pen in 1901 – the crescent filler, causing his company to thrive and gain popularity in the face of the public, fascinated by innovative designs and function of Conklin's writing instruments. Conklin's famous self-filling mechanism revolutionized global communication simply by making the art of writing accessible anywhere, leaving ink spills and splatters in the past. Conklin's iconic and timeless heritage of craftsmanship continues to evolve throughout the centuries along with numerous products released. The many Conklin writing instruments released over the years offered supreme writing performance, eye-catching designs, and ultimate comfort for writers and artists. Today the Conklin Pen Company continues to amaze pen enthusiasts around the world, introducing unique, extraordinary products that transform the writing experience as it did 125 years ago.