Old fountain pens can be quite valuable, especially when they are in good condition. Most common vintage fountain pens have a value of $50 - $150. Many vintage pens use gold nibs, which increases the value. Pens in bad condition will be worth up to 75% less, however, the nib itself can be worth $40-50 on its own.

Fact is, at the stroke of the midnight hour, there were many Indian brands—Ratnam, Ratnamson, Guider, Deccan, Sultan, Gama, Penco, Wilson. There were also many brands of fountain pen ink—Krishnaveni, Horse/Camel, Sulekha.