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We endevor to describe the condition of our pens as fairly as possible. Grading a pen's condition is quite subjective, and we try to be conservative in assigning a grade. We try to adhere as closely as we can to the following descriptions when grading a pen: MINT:
| Perfect, factory new, shows no signs of use or having been inked, may be new old stock (NOS)
| NEAR MINT:
| May have been inked once or twice, otherwise no signs of use or wear
| EXCELLENT +:
| Minimal wear, imprints sharp, no brassing
| EXCELLENT:
| Minimal wear, imprints clear, minimal brassing (clip ball spot brassed and/or 5-10% brassing on cap band(s))
| EXCELLENT -:
| Showing modest signs of wear, imprints light but clear, 10-15% brassing on trim
| EXTRA FINE:
| Some wear including minor scratches, or light teeth marks, imprint light, more brassing than Excellent -
| FINE:
| Used, parts show wear, very light imprint, significant brassing (20%+) | GOOD:
| User quality with significant use and wear, significant brassing (30%+), imprint light to worn, but still a presentable pen
| FAIR:
| Pen has significant flaws, such as cap lip crack(s), and/or barrel thread crack(s)
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About Condition Grading
