August 2001
| credit card fraud
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8/31/2001: Allen Gross |
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I've received atleast six emails this week from someone in Indonesia trying to buy expensive pens via credit card. For those of you that are unaware, this country has the highest rate of credit card fraud. Check with your merchant banks before shipping to anyone in this country. |
| Pen Auction
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8/31/2001: Strawser Auctions |
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AUCTION - AUCTION - AUCTION- AUCTION
September 28, 2001, Starting at 5:00PM (CST), preview at 3:30 PM.
Fort Wayne, Indiana (located at the
Grand Wayne Cener)
Contact Strawser Auctions for catalog listing pens/pencils in the
auction.
We will be selling the 40 year collection of Ora Bontrager from Shipshewana, Indiana. The collection includes over 300 fountain and dip pens by such makers
as Conklin, Wasp, Swan, Waterman, Wearever, Sheaffer, Parker, Esterbrook, Eagle, Inkograph, Eversharp, Waltham, Faber, 1912 Sanford-Bennitt and many others;
MOP dip pens; 150+ mechanical pencils; pen and pencil sets; pen and pencil combos; 100+ bullet pencils; 250 advertising golf pencils; 450+ new wood pencils with
advertising; 2000 ball point pens including several early ones by Papermate, Sheaffer, Parker, Wearever and others; desk pens; pencil sharpeners; Fuller Brush letter openers and much more;
CONTACT: Strawser Auctions, Michael
Strawser, Auctioneer, 200 N. Main Street, Wolcottville, IN 46795. PH: 219-854-2859
FAX: 219-854-3979
Email: michael@strawserauctions.com
Contact the auction company for a complete list of the pens and pencils in the auction. |
| I need aParker Frontier
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8/31/2001: Becky Reese |
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I have been trying to find two Parker Frontier Fountain pens for some time now. They are all sterling silver with no gold accents. |
| Very Special Offer
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8/31/2001: Sam - Pendemonium |
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Inky Greetings to All
Today is the last day of a VERY special offer Pendemonium has on Penlovers!
Requires a special code, not going to tell you what it is or where it is, you'll have to search it out on the Penlovers website! Easy enough to do since if you're reading this, you're already close!!
Good Collecting! Sam
sam@pendemonium.com
http://www.pendemonium.com |
| Re: Penbid
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8/31/2001: Michael McNeil |
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Penbid is moving to a new server. I saw a notice about 24 hrs., or so ago, which stated Penbid would be down for 48 hrs. while the transfer was being made. May be it will be up later today. |
| Retro 51 Toranado RB LE Titanium w Gold trim
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8/31/2001: Lewis Boggs |
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WOuld be interested in buying any of the LE Titanium with gold trim RB. |
| How to sell a pen
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8/30/2001: Brandon |
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Hello Penlovers,
I am a watch collector but know nothing about pens. I recently received 3 pens on a watch deal. They are very high-end Montblancs (Medici, Golden Dragon and Semiramis).
Where do I sell them? I have sold many watches on eBay but I also know that the good stuff sells on TimeZone and Watchnet.
Any thoughts much appreciated.
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| Philosophers and Pens
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8/30/2001: Alan |
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Hello everyone! I was wondering if any of you know about the various types of pens philosophers of note have used. I was just thinking that philosophy has to be something that would lend itself to fountain pen usage. Of course I realize that many "famous" philosophers, such as Immanuel Kant and Rene Descartes, were before the time of the fountain pen...but I bet they used something interesting. But, then again, what is interesting? |
| Where's Penbid ??
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8/30/2001: Julia |
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Does anyone know what has become of Penbid?? |
| Pens in books, too
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8/30/2001: Bill R. |
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Here's a first! I was reading The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie (I can highly recommend this, if you like British Humor, he's not just a funny guy when acting, he's pretty amusing when behind a keyboard as well), and in one line, he specifically refers to a character's pen as a Parker Duofold. Nice youch, even if I suspect he was refering to the modern version.... |
| Pen Dreams
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8/30/2001: James Goodwin |
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Yes, I do look for pens used in movies and also in Presidential bill signing ceremonies. In the movie, The Firm, you can see Tom Cruise all dressed up like an attorney and using a blue Parker Duofold Centennial ball pen (clickable version). There is this AFLAC commerercial in which a fountain pen is used to sign something. I keep looking at that commercial to see if I can recognize that kind of pen. Parker has rich history in having its pens used in the signature of treaties and peace agreements. When the President signs something, I try to catch the kind of pen he is using and will sometimes switch on anothre channel to catch it in another perspective if I missed the sighting. |
| Legacy: Reipoint
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8/30/2001: J. A. French |
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Hi:
My father left me a ball-pen and pencil set that I remember from my early days.
The name on the clip is "Redipoint" and the barrels are black laquer with a beautiful cutout inlaid pattern in silver or white metal. The metal is worn with use, but I do not see a sub-metal (such as copper).
The caps are rather tacky white metal and my first impression is that they didn't match the workmanship of the barrel.
Questions: 1. Is the metal silver or steel
2. Can I get this pen repolished or should I keep it "used"
3. Any history or valuation information? I'm not going to sell, loved them since I was three...
Any information would be appreciated.
Jodelle French |
| Shaeffer pens
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8/30/2001: Ed Helmes |
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My partner had a gold dot Shaeffer pen that she had in Canada. It needed a repair and a pen shop in Vancouver provided an address at which it could be repaired. that was over 2 months ago, and nothing has been heard from them. The address in penlovers section is in New York, while the Vancouver pen shop insisted that the BIC outfit in Ontario was the only place that could repair the pen.
Does anyone have a web or email address for this outfit? Web searches largely turn up advertising outfits, and the BIC sites are mainly advertising as well.
Thanks
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| Pens, pens, pens....
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8/29/2001: Bill R |
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It IS a bit sad, when you get to the point that it's pens, pens, pens, all day long. Watch a movie? You ain't gonna enjoy the thing, you're looking to see if the pens used fit in. Unless it's an old film, in which case, you're looking to see the "good ones" from days gone by, like the Skyline in Sabrina, or the ornate Desk set in (I think) Citizen Kane. You can find yourself looking at a perfect stranger and thinking to yourself "He looks like a Duofold Centennial kind of guy" or "Definitely a MB ball point". These are the more subtle effects, there's also the sudden start and look of nausea if someone offers you a Bic to sign something. |
| Sheaffer Radite and Basil
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8/29/2001: Bruce |
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OK, if Bill R can expose his pen-centric mind, I can do the same. Last weekend my wife made a batch of homemade pesto from fresh basil and olive oil. Last night she scooped out a big spoonful into the frying pan and I'll be damned if the colors didn't exactly match the coloring of an early Sheaffer Green Radite pen. Not only that, but the pesto that was on the top of the jar (and exposed to air) was dark, like the discolored pens, while the fresher pesto was like a non-discolored pen. Does anyone know if the Sheaffers were pesto eaters in the 20's. Is there an component of basil in the original material? I see a research project coming up... |
| Parker jewel & clip
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8/29/2001: Sheldon Crook |
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I have a large Parker Duofold Geometric
"toothbrush" pen in brown but it has the
wrong clip and top jewel on it.
If anyone has the clip and jewel, or
even the whole cap, I would be interested
in buying it.
Thanks |
| Tip for MB
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8/29/2001: Tamas L. |
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Does anyone know where to get a fine tip for a new MB? |
| pens for sale
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8/29/2001: Lisa Snow |
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Greetings: I have many nice pens for sale, some vintage, including some with flexible or stub nibs, some stylographs, a one-of-a-kind orange Gold Bond, a Sheaffer red loaner pen, some new, including an Oscar Wilde (inked, with box tho), an unusued Montegrappa red Symphony, please e mail me if you are interested. All of my pens are in very good to excellent condition. Thanks. Lisa |
| Pen Dreams
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8/29/2001: Bill R |
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OK, not getting enough sleep, I guess, or maybe it was those pints of Boddingtons last night......
But anyway, we had a genuine pen dream in the wee hours of the AM!
I was wandering through an antique shop, one of those ones set up in a regular house, so there were a bunch of small rooms, with the stuff set up all over the place. Now I was shopping with a bunch of folks, Anna was there, and more importantly, the Chaikins of Bellingham. I say more importantly, because, sneaky male types that we are, Arvin and I kept rushing ahead of everyone else, to be the first ones into the next room, so we could get first crack at all the pens.
The only room that had any pens was a bedroom, where I came up with the following haul:
A lever fill LeBouf in a sort of mottled brown celluloid, with a badly pitted and brassed clip, priced at $350, and an elaborate price tag, explaining how they arrived at that price, based upon the "book". I passed on this one, even in a dream I'm not an idiot.....
Arvin had a handful of pens, including a mint Chilton in Jade Green.
The only pen I grabbed was.... An OS Doric, but it was a sterling silver Doric. All marked correctly, and all, I checked, but in silver. Silver section, too, like on an early Wahl overlay. It had the later style non-rollerball clip, though. And, of course it wasn't marked as to price.
The rest of the dream, until interrupted by the arrival of the munchkin, was spent in carrying this pen through the shop, trying to find the dealer, to see what they wanted for "this old ink pen".
I don't even want to THINK about what this dream says about me. Other than that I like Dorics, silver pens, and that I'm not afraid to shove in ahead of my fellow collectors when shopping. |
| 200 vintage pens, Pelikan`s in RED!
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8/29/2001: Regina Martini |
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You will find now more than 200 vintage pens on my site. I am still working on the page.
The "Pelikan modern" button shows nice pics of the new Pelikan 800 and 400 in red! More recent pens follows...
Btw, Pelikan introduce the red Pelikan`s only with the following nibs: F,M,B,OB,and BB.
Since there are regulary 10 nib sizes in this line, I will offer the pens with the missing nibs (EF,OM,OBB,3B and O3B) as well.
Dealer enquiries are welcome.
Regina |
| MB Collection Madame
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8/29/2001: Michael |
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Pls. let me know if you have got pens from Mont Blanc Collection Madame series for sale. I'm also interested in buying MB demo/prototype ball point. |
| WTB MB Collection Madame
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8/29/2001: Michael |
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Pls . let me know if anyone has got pens from Mont Blanc Collection Madame series for sale. I'm also interested in MB demo/prototype ball point. |
| LE MB 149
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8/28/2001: Mike |
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Limited Anniversary Edition Montblanc
149 (rose gold edition of 1924 pieces).
Unfilled and undipped in original
factory packaging and paperwork. Med.
nib. $1350 plus shipping. |
| FS: Pelikan Toledo 900
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8/28/2001: Richard L Shelby |
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Pensations has a new Pelikan Toledo 900 fountain pen for sale. This is the full-size Toledo (same size as a Pelikan 800). It has a hand engraved vermeil (gold over sterling silver) sleeve on the barrel. The pen has never been inked and comes in the box with all papers and manufacturer's full guarantee. Asking price is $645 (far below list price) plus shipping. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, money order or check accepted. Pensations is an authorized Pelikan reseller. |
| New Red Pelikan M-800 & M-400
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8/28/2001: Chuck Swisher |
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Pelikan has just announced a new color for their M-800 and M-400 fountain pens. These two pens are now being offered in red/black. We have placed a large order for these pens and expect delivery in approximately 2 weeks.
To see scans of these pens (courtesy of Regina Martini), please copy and paste the following links to your browser:
http://www.swisherpens.com/Newpens/Pelikan/P800/Red800.jpg
http://www.swisherpens.com/Newpens/Pelikan/P400/Red400.jpg
Our prices for these pens will be the same as for the other colors we have on our web site:
Red M-800 Red fountain pen $225.00
Red M-400 Red fountain pen $135.00
(Plus $5.50 for shipping by Priority Mail w/Insurance to stateside addresses.)
If you would like to pre-order one of these pens, just let us know which nib size you prefer we will try our best to get your pen in our initial shipment of these pens from Germany.
Thanks for reading, we appreciate your orders.
Best wishes,
Chuck Swisher at chuck@swisherpens.com
Swisher Pens, Inc. http://www.swisherpens.com
Tele: (757) 467-4673
TF: 888-340-PENS (7367)
Fax: (757) 471-4226
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| 1947 Vac Fill Clip Needed
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8/27/2001: Mike |
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Hey Yall! I have a really nice and smooth-writing, functioning gray striped Vacumatic here, a 1947 with the two nickel stripe capband. Problem: No clip. It needs a plain old nickel Vacumatic clip and jewel. This is the Major size. If you have such a clip and jewel you can spare, I am interested in purchasing it. Thanks! |
| Omas Vespucci Red?
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8/27/2001: Skip Williams |
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Does anyone know where to get a bottle of Omas Vespucci Red?
Also, I never saw a note responding to someone else's question: is the latest Omas ink now the same as the old Roma 2000?
Skip |
| His Nibs.com update
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8/27/2001: Norman Haase |
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Greetings, one and all!
As the kids get ready to head back to school, don't forget the perfect starter fountain pen -- the Sheaffer School pens:
http://www.hisnibs.com/school.htm
In fact, as the School pens are part of this month's Special, you can get two for the price of one!:
www.hisnibs.com/specials.htm
Also, there's only a few days left to take advantage of the Pre-order sale on the new Sheaffer Legacy 2 and Intrigue patterns:
These prices will be valid on pre-orders received by August 31st,
2001, sent to: orders@hisnibs.com, for the following models:
LEGACY 2
Black Pearl List $275.00 Sale $178.75
Emperor's Silver List $275.00 Sale $178.75
King's Gold List $275.00 Sale $178.75
Nib sizes: x-fine, fine, medium, broad, stub, right-oblique, left-oblique
INTRIGUE
Seal List $140.00 Sale $ 91.00
Petrol & Chrome List $140.00 Sale $ 91.00
Nib sizes: x-fine, fine, medium, broad, stub, right-oblique, left-oblique
To take a look at the new finishes, please see:
www.hisnibs.com/sheaffer.htm
Regards,
Norman Haase
His Nibs.com
www.hisnibs.com
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| "Zola"?
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8/27/2001: Therese Raquin |
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I recall the Zola pen was available in two models the "J'Accuse" and the "Alfred Dreyfus" sadly they never caught on. |
| "Zola"?
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8/27/2001: Doug |
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I just received a 2-pen set, "Zola" brand, and can find nothing on this brand. Has anyone heard of 'Zola' pens (the fountainpen has a German iridium-tip nib). Thanks for anyone who might help. |
| Pickled Herring and Sheaffer Balances
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8/27/2001: Whoooosh!!!! |
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Michael R. wrote:
Please could everybody owning a marbled vintage Sheaffer Balance (e.g. pearl and black, grey pearl and black or red veined and especially marine green and black marbled!)check on the body and cap material if the pen's cap and barrel is made from a solid block or if it was made from a wrapped and fused.
Whoooosh! Responds: We will all take a look at our balance pens and tell you what we find if you promise to send each respondant at least a pound and a half of pickled herring.
Whoooosh!!!!
The Castle Ghost
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| Special Offer
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8/26/2001: Bjorn Gunnarsson |
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Hello Folks, today we are having great offer for you pen minded types -with every order of 5 kilogram special pickled herring, you get 1 Omas Colorado double nib pen ABSOLUTELY FREE !!!
Please be sending your orders to Bjornspickles@fish.net |
| First Chicago Pen Club meeting
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8/26/2001: Len Provisor |
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The first Chicago Pen Club meeting will be Sept. 16 4pm at Border's in Deerfield, IL, located at the SE corner of Waukegan Rd. and Lake-Cook Road.
These meetings will roam to different areas from time to time to try and accomodate as many members as possible. Many have responded with their interest to join, and some live as far as 100 miles away in northern or southern parts of the state.
Hope to see you all there. Only one rule....bring pens. |
| 150 vintage pens+
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8/26/2001: Regina Martini |
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Please visit my new homepage. You will find a lot of great vinatge fountain pens, eg. Parker Black Giant, Waterman Patrician, Chilton Wing flow, Montblanc blue 220 and other stuff. More vintage pens are coming....Thanks for looking.
http://home.t-online.de/home/0220485509-0001/ |
| Parker 51 Signet.
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8/25/2001: Douglas Vinayak |
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Up for sale is a beautiful Parker 51 Signet.( Gold Filled Cap and Barrel )American made. The pen is in excellent shape, and has no dings or brassing or scratches. Works and writes well too ! 300.00 obo. |
| Wahl Gold Seals
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8/25/2001: Lynn Brant |
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There were two questions asked a week ago about Wahl Gold Seals that still haven't had a response... so I'll respond. First was one that asked why some gold seal pens don't have gold seals. Hmmm. Not sure what that means because gold seal pens do have gold seals that's why they are called... you get it. Now, the gold seals can come off in which case you'll see a small indentation in the plastic where it used to be (they can be replaced too). The only other gold seal pens I can think of that don't have a "gold" seal are those Doric colors where the trim and seal are silver colored. These are sometimes called silver seals, but they are, in fact, still gold seal models. The second question asked about gold seals with the hole punched in them. The gold seal indicated the pen was guaranteed for life and the seal was the proof of that. Gold seal pens also had gold seal nibs, although some could be had with adjustable nibs as an option. But, and here's the answer, when the factory had an excess of gold seal pens they often shipped them out with Warranted nibs in which case the lifetime guarantee was void. The punch in the seal indicated this voiding. You may see pens with gold seal nibs and punched seals, but those are the result of someone adding the gold seal nib after the fact to a pen with a punched seal. |
| PELIKAN WHITEGOLD FOR SALE
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8/25/2001: lee |
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Hello,
I have a pelikan whitegold for sale. MINT conditions together with all paperworks and original boxes.
Never used, dipped and inked. B nib.
Asking $800. I accept paypal/wire transfer/cash. |
| Quarterly Illustrated Pen Catalog
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8/25/2001: Gary Lehrer |
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Issue #20 of the Quarterly Illustrated Vintage Pen Catalog is now available for your viewing at www.gopens.com. Paid subscribers have had password access for the past week. The password has now been removed and there are still over 100 fully restored and guaranteed vintage pens available for your collection and use. Be sure to also see what’s still available from Catalogs #18 (10% off sale) and #19. |
| Sheaffer Balance in marbled colors
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8/25/2001: Michael R. |
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Please could everybody owning a marbled vintage Sheaffer Balance (e.g. pearl and black, grey pearl and black or red veined and especially marine green and black marbled!)check on the body and cap material if the pen's cap and barrel is made from a solid block or if it was made from a wrapped and fused (glued) together sheet of plastic.
If it was made from a solid block, there should be no interruptions in the pens pattern.
If it was made from a rolled sheet of celluloid (like the newer after 1937 striped models) there is a line where the plastic was fused together, interrupting the marbel pattern. This line goes straight from the end of the barrel to the cap (often the cap cracks below the cap band where the material is fused together!).
I'm asking because I have a marine green model made from a solid block and one whích is made from a sheet and wondered if marbled (older) Balance were commonly produced this way or from which year on.
Many thank's in advanve for you help.
Michael |
| Ohio Pen Show, November 1-4
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8/24/2001: Terry Mawhorter |
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If you have not received a registration form for the Ohio Pen Show, please watch for one next week in the latest mailing of the PENnant. If you are not a PCA member and would like us to mail you one, send me an email with your snailmail address and we will get one out to you. In the meantime, take a look at our website www.ohiopenshow.com In the for what it's worth department, we would like to hear from all our old cyberspace friends. Our hard drive was erased last week and of course we lost most of your email addresses. We have a few that had been on the laptop. But tonight we are starting from scratch!! Terry and Sonya |
| parker 51
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8/24/2001: einv |
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well, you cannot go wrong with plain old
tap water. attempt to suck in water with repeated squeezings. if
the water is not drawn up, then the pen may
need to be taken apart and cleaned. if the
pen is not precious in any special way, you may
want to get dubiel's da book from pendemonium.com
and try doing this yourself. what is more likely,
though, is that old ink will get dissolved and the pen
will begin to write. after clear water comes
out with repeated squeezes, you may
consider the pen 'restored' and fill it with
the ink you like. if all fails, there are of
course plenty of repair people who will
recondition it for a fee. but initial forays
with water (it is summer folks, bring out the
hoses!) will not damage the pen any, IMO. |
| Rarker 51 rehab
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8/24/2001: Michael |
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Hello!
I recently acquired a Parker 51 (via eBay) and was wondering what advice I might be given regarding rehabilitating the pen. From what I can see, it has not been filled for some time, but the sac still looks and feels pliant and intact. What's the best course of action to take in such a situation? Go ahead and see if I can refill it now? Or should I attempt to "clean" the pen/sac? If so, what's the best way to clean a pen?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! |
| FS White Ink Sacs
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8/24/2001: Daniele |
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Hello!
I've for sale white ink sacs. You can see them at:
http://utenti.tripod.it/danieleteppa/Wis_2.jpg
For order or more information please email.
Thanks!
Daniele |
| Looking for Montblanc 75th Anniv limited edition pen
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8/24/2001: Linda |
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I am looking for a Montblanc 75th Anniversary Rose Gold with Mother of Pearl limited edition PEN - I believe it's model #116. Please email me if you have one in new condition and its asking price.
Thanks!
Linda |
| The PENnant Pt II
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8/24/2001: Rick Propas |
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just to finish that post. Those of you who are not members of RCA can receive the newest PENnant by joining now. Visit us at www.pencollectors.com |
| The PENnant
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8/24/2001: Rick Propas |
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Those of you who are members of PCA should be receivng your Summer issue of of The PENnant in the next few days. This issue is our biggest and best ever. If you are not a member of PCA, you should be. Visit us at |
| Is there any Omas Roma 2000 ink?
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8/23/2001: New Pen Guy |
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My supplier told me that Omas now make their Roma 2000 ink as 'stand blue'. Are they?
If any one know, please repply |
| Salesman sample cases with pens and pencils
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8/23/2001: Carl Kelly |
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For sale! 5 or 6 salesman sample cases with mech. pencils and ballpoints w/adv. from the 50s to the 70s. Looking for an offer. Can email photos. Thanks |
| Salesman samples
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8/23/2001: Carl Kelly |
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I have 5 or 6 salesman sample cases of advertising ballpoints and mechanical pencils. The gentleman who used these sold advertising to local businesses from the 50s to the 70s and these are his samples. They include pencils with oil company logos, etc. and some have cigarette lighter or two. Looking for a fair offer on them. Can email photos if interested. Thanks. |
| Unstable Celluloid - Gulp!
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8/23/2001: Ming Crosby |
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Did the Beverly Hills Fire Dept. rescue the drummer ? |
| Unstable Celluloid - Gulp!
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8/23/2001: Jim |
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Not to worry, Will. Most celluloid pens still have plenty of life left in 'em. Tho I am not so certain about some of the new-made celluloid pens, funny enough. I hear that some of the old time curing techniques have been lost, or take too much time nowadays.
Like all the problems (pretty well hushed up so far) with the casein Conway Stewarts, caps shrinking after a few months and the rings falling off.
If you are in a hurry to see your celluloid pens go, though, all it takes is a match! You can do the same by overenthusiastic buffing too (remember the repairman in Beverly Hills working out of his house who set a Deco Band on fire that way?). |
| OMAS 'Colorado' double nib pen NOS ~1947
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8/23/2001: Ingmar Bjornson |
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Or save yourself $125 & go over to Zoss & get it for $1250 + mail.But hurry as these are rapidly depreciating. |
| Vintage v. New at the New York City Pen Show
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8/22/2001: Maryann at PenstopOnline |
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Since so many of you have inquired we thought that we would post the answer here. The ratio of new pen dealers v. vintage dealers who will be exhibiting at the New York City Pen Show is approximately 45% new and 55% vintage.
We look forward to seeing you in September in New York. |
| Unstable Celluloid - Gulp!
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8/22/2001: Will Thorpe |
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Oh my gosh, you mean all of my 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 year old pens are going to turn to dust? Will this happen slowly or should I sit up all night watching them so I don't miss the big event? |
| rotring visupoint pens
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8/22/2001: joshua brown |
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i'd like to find out where i can buy rotring visupoint pens. i'd like black ink. i believe they come in a 10 pack, but i'd also buy a single or double. i just want to buy some, i can't find them around here! i live in indiana... near indianapolis. thanks. |
| alfa romeo
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8/22/2001: oscar braun's |
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I just received a new shipment of the Delta Alfa Romeo. Previous customers are very happy with this pen! List is $365 and I am selling
for $219. Other specials on my web-site:www.onebeagle.com/oscarbraun
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| RE: Silver Eagle - Still in Business?
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8/22/2001: Norman Haase |
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Alan,
In response to your query about Silver Eagle (posted on the 8th -- I'm *way* behind on my reading ), no, they're no longer in business. I called them about 3 months ago to inquire about carrying their line on my website (their site was still up at that point), and they informed me that they had stopped producing the pens.
Regards,
Norman Haase
His Nibs.com
www.hisnibs.com |
| more Zoss ?'s (sorry)
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8/22/2001: Jeff Hornick |
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Well, it appears that I've been unsubscribed from the Zoss list. In my infinite wisdom, however, it seems that I tossed the subscribe/unsubscribe info. Could someone maybe send me that info off-list? It'd be much appreciated. Thanks. |
| Celluloid stabilization
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8/22/2001: Jim |
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I cant remember where I saw it but someone recently posted something about celluloid stabilizers that could be applied to old pens.
Anyone who could help point me in the right direction? |
| OMAS 'Colorado' double nib pen NOS ~1947
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8/22/2001: claus holten |
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Offered for sale is an immensly rare OMAS 'Colorado' double nib fountain pen in black celluloide dating from 1947.
The pen is in excellent++++ condition showing no sign of use. $1375 + mail.
E-mail for detailed information and pics. Thanks. |
| Montblanc #246pl for sale
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8/22/2001: claus holten |
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Offered for sale is a Montblanc #246pl (senior seize) in more than excellent condition at $870. Perfect color. Small
engraving. E-mail for pictures. This time I managed to enter correct e-mail address.
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| M800 Sale
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8/22/2001: WRWeakley |
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Best Pen for everyday, wide array of nibs, need space in my warehouse, so Penlovers Price of $200 for this M800 (Blue/Black--only in stock) plus $ 10 S/H via Fedex to lower 48 states. Last List $450 in USA. This is the large size M800 FP Email your orders Paypal accepted and tell me nib size desired. While supplies last. BILL 1 888 PEN GURU |
| Montblanc #246pl for sale
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8/22/2001: Roberto |
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Hi Claus.
Something's wrong with your email. Please send me pics of the pen.
Thanks
Roberto |
| Montblanc #246pl for sale
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8/22/2001: Roberto |
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Hi Claus.
Something's wrong with your email. Please send me pics of the pen.
Thanks
Roberto |
| Montblanc #246pl for sale
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8/22/2001: claus holten |
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Offered for sale is a Montblanc #246pl (senior seize) in more than excellent condition at $870. Perfect color. Small engraving.
E-mail for pictures |
| Zoss-list ?
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8/22/2001: Jeff Hornick |
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Hey all, I was wondering if the Zoss List was sending messages or if maybe I'd been unsubscribed. Mine stopped all of a sudden. Thanks. Jeff |
| Pens In stock
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8/21/2001: WRWEAKLEY |
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Well in between shows here, next of course in NYC. Thought I would preview the best of what I have in stock for Pen Lovers. Parker Snake Silver LE $ 750 (70% off list) Rockwell LE $ 560 (63% off list) Montegrappa Queen of Hearts $500 (57% off List) Montegrappa Harrods LE of 500 worldwide $500 (50% off list) These are all new, complete with all paperwork. S/H would be added based on weight and FEDEX Shipping 3 day select. Other deals available, but these represent the best value -email me if interested. BILL 1 888 PENGURU |
| 1954 Parker Jotter ink stain
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8/21/2001: James Goodwin |
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I was able to acquire a 1954 red Parker Jotter with ink stains. Does anyone have any idea on how to remove them. Thanks
Jim |
| New shipment of Churchills just arrived
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8/20/2001: Maryann at PenstopOnline |
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We just received another shipment of the Conway Stewart Churchill pens, all colors and nib sizes available. We also have in stock a limited number of the Ivory Casein Churchill fountain pens.
In addition, we have the full range of colors in the Churchill Combination. Images of the pens and colors are available on our website at http://www.penstoponline.com/html/pens_conway_churchill.html
Special Sale Prices - call us at (718) 434-3713 or email us at sales@penstoponline.com.
We will meet or beat any published price on any Conway Stewart pens on our website offered by any Authorized U.S. Dealer.
Shop around and call us last for the best price.
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| clickable pen clips
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8/20/2001: Charles Ackerman |
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I'm collecting pen clips, and am currently searching for "clickable" or removable pen clips. There's one I'm particularly interested in -- it looks like a butterfly clip, and lets you snap the clip onto or off of the pen. Does anyone out there have any info or examples of this clip? |
| In Search of
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8/20/2001: Kent Ragin |
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Hello, I just lost my favorite
Waterman pen. Being that it was a
gift, I'm not sure of the name or
style of the pen. I'm hoping someone
can help me. The pen was a silver,
ballpoint pen with a pointed clip at
the end. The top part had a flat
surface that you could click with
your thumb and that would bring the
ballpoint. Toward the bottom (the
ballpoint) where thumb and index
finger held the pen, was black
rubber with little circular indenta-
tions for a better grip. I hope the
description is clear. If anyone has
any additional questions, please
feel free to email me.
If you know where it can be pur-
chased and can give me the name of
the style or interested in selling,
I'm anxious to get this pen back as
soon as possible.
Thank you for your time and
cooperation.
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| Pens FS Reduced
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8/20/2001: Debbie Alicen |
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Seems like ages, but it was only a couple of months ago that I opened
an internet storefront. Several of you visited it and gave me good
feedback, most particularly those of you who bought items and
encountered an unwieldy PayPal process. I've just finally gotten
around to trying a solution. You will now find a PayPal "shopping
cart" to use for checking out. I don't have any new pens up on the
site yet, but the ones that are there have been reduced. (The Lady Patrician is a steal!) I'll get new
ones up as soon as I can get some good pictures made--and I know some of the pictures there aren't the clearest, so I'll be replacing them, too. I'll also be
adding some fountain pen ads--my grand plans for getting all these
framed and put up in my office hasn't happened yet, so I guess I'll
move a few along. Here's the link, and if there are any problems or
questions, just give a holler! http://shop.auctionwatch.com/dalicen
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| Travellers all your info here
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8/20/2001: billy fitz |
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travellers ? all the info you will need is here at http://www.weknowabout.com and click on THE WORLD it is then sorted into countries.It has all the info you will ever need to know about any country a great site |
| Elmo Montegrappa
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8/20/2001: Susanna |
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Giardino Italiano's Special Offer: Elmo Montegrappa fountain pens at only $132. Only brown pens, Medium nibs, few pieces left. At www.pens.it |
| NYC penshow
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8/19/2001: david i. |
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Kudos to steve zucker for eloquent post. The NYC penshow is evolving into something...impressive, to say the least. Truly, many of us had doubts the numbers could work out to let such a show occur in first place. That it will be in nice hotel and well attended is just great. And, i wholeheartedly agree with steve's more philosophic points. As a poorly organized person, who does have a table at this upcoming show, i have yet to even finish the paperwork steve sent me. But, i will happily dig up a nice little pen- probably something in stripes- for the show. While i think we mite not have quite the level of pen in this show that could be found in the super auctions of the NJ show run by Berliner et al, this new auction is for quite a good cause. Best luck steve and maryann. David |
| For Sale
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8/19/2001: Gerry Cruise |
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Tibaldi "Trasparente" limited edition fountain pen. 18k gold medium nib, 3 solid 18k gold cap rings. Mint in box with all papers. This pen has been sold out at most pen dealers for some time...$500.00. Please e-mail for more information or scans of the pen. |
| Aurora Pens
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8/19/2001: Jonathan |
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I have two Aurora Fountain Pens. Brand new, still in box w/ warranty, never used & in perfect condition. Medium Nibs. One Mare and one Primavera. Asking $300. each (or best offer). Paid $495.
Thanks. |
| pencil leads
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8/19/2001: Tim Meyer |
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I have two ~1930s vintage mechanical pencils for which I require lead. Using current standards of measure, the diameter is somewhere between 1.0 and 1.0 mm.
Any sources you can recommend? I have found none here in Wichita...
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| Sheaffer clip actuated bp
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8/19/2001: L. Levy |
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Hello,
Can the mechanism of a clip-actuated Sheaffer bp be repaired or replaced? I have one that is jammed in such a position that the point cannot be protruded.
Thanks for any help.
Len Levy |
| Never mind. :)
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8/19/2001: Nat Hummel |
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Sorry, found the link. I don't think it showed up the first time I went to the page.
Nat |
| Past Issues?
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8/19/2001: Nat Hummel |
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I was looking for a past issue of stylophiles and for the life of me I can see no way to access past issues. Pray tell, what is the secret?
Thanks,
Nat |
| Sterling Silver 51 cap
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8/19/2001: Jon |
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I'm looking for a mint or near mint sterling silver 51 cap. Anyone have an extra? |
| Reply - Donations for NYC Pen Show
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8/18/2001: Steve Zucker |
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So far I have avoided this discussion but I can no longer remain silent.
First let me state that I feel that someone who hides behind a posting without a name or email address is of little character and not enough of a person to acknowledge themselves as the writer. At that point I ask myself is it that they feel ashamed of what they have written or of themselves?
Secondly, as for Len and Shelly Provisor, they have been, currently are and always will be friends of ours. Len has always attempted to help anyone and everyone in the pen community. If anyone took the time to check the New York Pen Show auction catalogue they would have noticed that Len is already a donor. Of this we are greatly appreciative.
Next to the posting in regard to Dean Tweeddale, the whole point of what he wrote was not the dollar amount. Dean and Kelly have been, are currently and always will be friends of ours, as well as donors to the auction. Even with this friendship we were not aware of Dean and Kelly’s loss until now. I honestly do not know if I could have written about this tragic loss in such an open manner.
Now on to Allan Gross. He wrote a post to make people aware of the charity auction. Just happens that it is for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. It seems that children’s’ charities tug a little deeper at the heart of some of us. We all have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren etc. Get the point! The best someone can come up with is the excess of apostrophes. Allan and Lillian Gross have been, are currently and will always be friends of ours. To further set the record straight, Allan is a licensed auctioneer who has volunteered to conduct this charity auction. That means hours of effort before the auction, conducting the auction gratis, plus closing down his table at the show to set up the auction. Also Allan is a donor and his spearheaded the donation drive.
Maryann and myself are very fortunate to count these people along with many other people in the pen community as our friends. Take a peek at the auction catalogue in its infancy. Notice the donors, pen manufacturers, dealers, new and vintage pen collectors, as well as people outside the pen community.
Famous restaurants in New York City with no vested interest in pens have come forward. They never asked what I contributed, or questioned my grammar, or asked what the total amount might be. All they know is that it is an auction to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Let’s keep this in proper prospective. For what it is worth this is a Pen Show with an auction that has earmarked all the proceeds to a charity. We all have our favorite charities be it local, or international. Some appeal to more people than others. Hopefully the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will receive a generous contribution not from the New York City Pen Show, but from the pen community and its friends and supporters. |
| Dear Anony-mouse
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8/17/2001: Len Provisor |
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A nice Patrician donation to the NYC Pen Show auction would fetch a tidy sum, wouldn't you agree?
Since I only have one which I prefer to keep, a real nice minty Turquoise set, I think I'll choose one of my nicer double jewel Parker "51" pens. Not a less desireable one with maybe a "slight ding", but a good one that would fetch a good price, a good one that I am proud of, a good one you would want to bid for, a good one just like the one you are going to donate, also. Maybe I should donate the 1949 first production "51" Flighter, to match the Parker "51" Beechcraft model I already donated. That's a good idea, I think. What's your opinion, which one should it be? BTW, what are you donating? |
| Donations for NYC Pen Show
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8/17/2001: |
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How about starting with your Patrician? |
| Donations for NYC Pen Show
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8/17/2001: Len Provisor |
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What better feeling in the world can any person have than helping a child? Listen to what Dean Tweeddale has said, and consider that Maryann and Steve Zucker have created a Pen Show when many said it could not be done. This will be a major event in pen show history, way beyond any boundaries in the past, and the expense is 100% on their shoulders. Considering this, their auction with every dollar to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation places laurels upon the Zuckers. Even if you have donated already, dig deeper. I assure you, you will have a satisfaction greater than any one pen sale you could ever make. |
| Pen Show Auctions
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8/17/2001: David |
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George,
You're missing the point here, George. The point isn't whether or not the NYC show auction wil generate $30K. It's that whatever the gross is, it goes to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, so if you have something you can donate to help, why not do it? |
| pen show auctions
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8/17/2001: George |
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Pen show organisers cannot be making that much on their auctions. At a commission rate of 10%, $300.000 of pens would have to be hammered down to generate $30K of gross profit. I cannot think of any pen show auctions in recent years that came anywhere near that $300K figure. That would require 300 lots sold at an average of $1000, or, more realistically, 600 lots at an average of $500. Further adjustments would reduce the net profit all the more: auction expenses, and discounted or waived commissions on lots belonging to show organisers. |
| Re: Parker 51 nibs
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8/17/2001: Dean |
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I got my last 51 nib from John Mottishaw, www.nibs.com. Or consider a pen show, you can find hundreds in the parts pen boxes for $5-$20. Dean |
| Re: NYC Pen Show Auction
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8/17/2001: Dean Tweeddale |
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Hi fellow Penlovers,
I have a different perspective than most folks on the subject of donation to the New York Pen Show auction. After the DC Show I was lucky enough to have dinner and conversation with Maryann and Steve Zucker. They have been working to get the NYC show organized and off the ground for 7 or 8 months now. Not an easy task, regardless of which show it is. Putting a show on is not a cakewalk for any of the pen show organizers whether it is LA, Chicago, DC, Miami, Columbus, Houston, New York, Detroit, or any of the others I may have missed. These folks all work hard to put the shows together and most likely experience lots of stress along the way. Those that hold auctions, seminars, and other activities have even more work piled on their shoulders. Maryann and Steve have decided to make the NYC shows auction an auction for charity. Not a bad thing as I’ve heard that some of the pen show auctions can bring in $30k to the show organizers (yes that is hearsay, so don’t quote me). The charity, Juvenile Diabetes, will be grateful for any donations despite the amount. Yes this, I believe, is a first for a pen show and in the pen community to have the proceeds from an auction to go to charity. Think about it a simple donation has never hurt anyone, but yet could really help those in need. We have two children; the first took her last breath in this world, at Children’s Hospital in my wife’s arms. She left us before she could say Dada yet I can still see her eyes watching me as I rocked her to sleep. The second is a 5yr old little princess that I get to hold, laugh, and play with and tell her I love her any chance I get. So take a look at your kids tonight or at their pictures if they are out on their own. Is a $50, $100, or $150 pen that big of a deal? I know that there must be one in your trays of pens that hasn’t sold in the last year. Maybe it’s time to rotate the stock and this auction for charity could be a great way to do just that. Think about it…..
Another quick note, the DC show was great! I’m getting photos from three sources so be watching for a full review soon. We’ve also just added another collection to the Pen Collections, 30+ Chilton pens take a moment and check them out. Dean Tweeddale
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| Parker 51 nibs
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8/17/2001: Hal |
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Does any one know where to buy new Parker 51 nibs please ? |
| gross ill-humour
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8/17/2001: Ivan |
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Well said Diane,we see quite enough curmudgeonly behaviour as it is.Lets talk pens ok. |
| gross ill-humour
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8/17/2001: Diane Luther |
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Now calm down boys, there's no need to get all fired up about some gentle ribbing. |
| To CarlCarl
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8/17/2001: Allen Gross |
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Hi Carl, thanks for pointing out my mistakes, you must be extremely proud of yourself. After all, isn't it much more fun putting someone down, instead of lifting them up. I hope to meet you at one of the shows in the very near future. Allen |
| help Allan Gross
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8/17/2001: Carl Garrett |
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It is good to hear that so many have been so generous to Allan. But who is going to find the cure for his excess apostrophes? |
| Wahl Gold Seal
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8/17/2001: GOLDSEAL101 |
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Why do some Wahl "Gold Seal" pens not have the actuall "gold Seal"? Many that I find have them, but in most of my books there are several examples that do not have the seal.
THANK YOU!!!
-JOE- |
| Vintage Pens
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8/17/2001: Allan |
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Check out RossPens.com, There's a whole bunch of nice vintage pens there. |
| NYC Pen Show Auction
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8/17/2001: Allen Gross |
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For those of you that remember, I'm the dealer that was burglarized after the Miami show last month. Many of you responded in a generous way, offering assistance, for which my wife Lil and I are very greatful. What most of you don't know is that I'm very much involved with my good friends the Zuckers, in putting on the New York Pen Show Auction for Juvenile Diabetes. Unfortunately the vintage pen community has not been very supportive in donating items and we only have a few weeks left. For those of you that are lucky enough to have normal, healthly children and grandchildren, I hope you can find it in your heart to send something to the Zuckers and help some children that aren't as lucky as yours. Since ALL PROCEEDS go to this worthy charity, you donation is 100% tax deductible. Most of these children start their day with needles, medication and special diets, PLEASE do something to help put an end to this now. For those of you who offered me assistance, this is how I ask you to help me. PLEASE contact Steve and Maryanne at 718-434-3713, or through the penstop website. Thanks Allen |
| Good fun - or just a bad investment ?
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8/17/2001: Nathan Marolf |
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HA ! Try telling that to my $1,500 Leboeuf #8 which now resembles granulated brown sugar ! |
| Good fun - or just a bad investment ?
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8/17/2001: Calvin Garrett |
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Most collectors would surely be pleased just to possess , if only for a short time, a pen which they consider beautiful or desirable. Life is too short to worry about what may or may not happen to something. Also these days you can buy celluloid stabilizer, so there really is no excuse to deny yourself a beautiful vintage celluloid pen , if you want one. |
| Comment on Leonards Post
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8/17/2001: Allan |
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We should live so long. |
| Good fun - or just a bad investment ?
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8/17/2001: Leonard Weiss |
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Can anyone think of another area in collecting ( beside film ) where a collector would willingly part with maybe thousands of dollars for items that are literally self-destructing ? The idea that it would be desirable to buy a Wahl Doric (except black) or a LeBeouf or 100 year pen or others & then sit around waiting for the inevitable molecular breakdown of the unstable celulloid strikes me as particularly masochistic. |
| WTB: any PL pen
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8/17/2001: Regina Martini |
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I am looking for any PL and tigers eye
pen. Must
not be a Montblanc. Even better when it is. A lot of italian companies
(Montegrappa, Columbus, Omas eg) made this kind of pens in different
colors.
Friendly offers to: Regina.Martini@t-online.de
Thanks! |
| Antler supply
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8/17/2001: Luca Sannino |
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Hello,
To any of you folks who build pens either for yourself or for resale, we currently have a bunch of deer antler for sale. We have Fallow Deer and Red Stag antler along with some nice Roe deer antlers. We have a bunch of real small and fresh fallow deer sheds that are the perfect size for pens. If you are interested please contact us at elenhunting@home.com. Thanks |
| Hannover Pen Show and other North European Pen Shows
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8/17/2001: Tom Westerich |
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Dear Penlovers,
I just updated my Pen Show calendar,
giving information on
Hannover Pen Show,my own Show, sponsored by Montblanc, Sept.23rd --- Tilburg Pen Show, Sept. 29th, ---- Hamburg Pen Show, Oct. 3rd. ----
Karlsruhe Pen Show, October 13th, ----
Basel Pen Show (follows up on St. Gallen) NOvember, 3rd. --- For detailed information,
Please check my website,
http://www.penpoint.de
YOU WILL ALSO FIND ABOUT 320 VINTAGE PENS LISTED THERE IN MY WEBSHOP; SOME 80 MONTBLANC PENS JUST ADDED 2 DAYS AGO.
Regards
Tom Westerich |
| Parker 51 Mk II & Mk III
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8/17/2001: Peter Ford |
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Parker 51 Mk II & Mk III can easily be recognised by their blunt ends. The caps are 61 shape, with in the case of Mk III, a metal stud jewel. The barrel thread on the Mk III is course, whereas the Mk II is a similar fine thread to Mk I. There are many other differences which I hope to highlight on my website in the near future thanks to the efforts of an avid Australian researcher/collector/graphic artist. In the meantime, there are a few illustrated for sale on my website www.vintagepens.com.au including a Turquoise Mk III. |
| Here's another good one, Bill R
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8/17/2001: Len Provisor |
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Many years ago at my very first pen show I purchased a very rare giant #10 Mont Blanc safety, with a #8 nib. Paid a lot. Started asking around if anyone had a #10 MB nib. I couldn't understand the strange looks I got. Found out a #10 nib would cost as much as the pen. Kept the pen anyway, sold it years later, thanks to Fountain Pen Hospital NY.
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| MB L-25 cap
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8/16/2001: Bill R |
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
OK, I'm back up on my chair now...... Seriously, you might try asking around some of the European dealers, Tom Westerlich or Werner Kleinhorst, but I doubt you'll have much fun finding this piece. The pens are rare, parts even more rare. Best of luck! |
| In need of montblanc cap
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8/16/2001: Pearce |
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Does anyone know where I could get a cap for a Montblanc L-25 in blue and bronze marbleized??? Thanks! |
| SPECIAL PRE-ORDER SALE PRICES on new Sheaffers
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8/16/2001: Norman Haase |
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Greetings, one and all!
To celebrate the fact that His Nibs.com has now begun to carry the current line of Sheaffer pens -- to complement the NOS (new, old stock) that we've carried for years -- we are offering very special sale pricing on the new finishes for the Legacy 2 and the Intrigue line of pens, which will be officially released to dealers and start shipping sometime in September.
These prices will be valid on pre-orders received prior to September 1st, 2001, sent to: orders@hisnibs.com, for the following models:
LEGACY 2
Black Pearl List $275.00 Sale $178.75
Emperor's Silver List $275.00 Sale $178.75
King's Gold List $275.00 Sale $178.75
Nib sizes: x-fine, fine, medium, broad, stub, right-oblique, left-oblique
INTRIGUE
Seal List $140.00 Sale $ 91.00
Petrol & Chrome List $140.00 Sale $ 91.00
Nib sizes: x-fine, fine, medium, broad, stub, right-oblique, left-oblique
To take a look at the new finishes, please see:
www.hisnibs.com/sheaffer.htm
When ordering, don't forget to take advantage of the August Special:
www.hisnibs.com/specials.htm
Regards,
Norman Haase
His Nibs.com
www.hisnibs.com
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| First Pen
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8/16/2001: Jonathan Munshi |
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In high school I wrote with a Pilot pen that leaked all over my hand. Gave
up the habit in college. Now that I'm a little older, and (hopefully) more
sophisticated, I would love to go back to writing with a fountain pen. Can
someone recommend a good pen between $100-$300? |
| CP5 Duofold set for sale
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8/16/2001: Richard L Shelby |
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For Sale: 1 set of Classic Pens CP5 limited edition called Duofold: Vintage & Modern. 2 Parker Duofolds in sterling silver with engraved barrels (the pens have different designs). Matching serial numbers. Mint (never dipped or filled) with papers and Parker boxes; full manufacturer's warranty & nib exchange service. $1,195 including shipping via insured Priority Mail within the US (reduced shipping charge outside of US). Price also includes 2 bottles of Private Reserve ink in your choice of colors. |
| Parker 51
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8/16/2001: Larry Shelton |
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Mark I was an alternate name for the Aerometric pens.
Mark II (New Style) is basically a slimmed down version of the old Aerometric. The barrel end looks more like a 61 and the cap is the same as a 61.
Cosmetically the Mark III was the same as the Mark II. Slight update on parts.
I suggest you order the Parker 1982 Service Manual from the PCA Library.... interesting reading. |
| Found Knife
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8/16/2001: Joel |
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Len Provisor! Did you lose a knife (not a new one) at the show? IF so, e-mail me. |
| Montblanc 75th Anniversary LE Rosegold 161 Ballpoint
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8/15/2001: Ted King |
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I am looking for a new Montblanc
75th Anniversary LE Rosegold 161
(LeGrande size) Ballpoint, if anyone
has one they would like to sell--or
if you know of anyone who has one
they would like to sell. Thanks.
Ted King |
| Parker 51 Nomenclature
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8/15/2001: John Maloney |
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I have recently seen listings on the e place (as well as other locations) that refer to "Parker 51 Mark II, Mark III", etc.
These designations are not a Parker Pen Co. reference, according to a man I spoke with who has sold 51's since they first were introduced.
Does anyone know how these designations began and what exactly they refer to? Thanks for sharing your knowledge. John Maloney |
| Visconti
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8/15/2001: Mike |
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Does anybody know about this?
http://www.worldpen.com/cgi-bin/showmodel.cgi?field0=Visconti&field1=Fortune%20Dragon%20LE |
| fountain pens by Faber-Castell
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8/15/2001: Alex |
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I'm thinking about buying a fountain pen from Faber-Castell (pernambuco wood). It seems quite heavy though; has anyone here made any experiences he/she would like to share? Cheers, Alex
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| pens for sale
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8/15/2001: jeff peirce |
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For sale:
orange Waterman Liaison, medium nib, $125
Pelikan 1000, medium nib, $225
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| Wahl Gold Seal
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8/15/2001: JOE P. |
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I recently saw a Wahl Gold Seal for sale. I really liked it and was going to purchase it untill I noticed somthing. There was a hole through the "gold seal", like one of the usuall holes in the cap of a fountain pen but right through the "gold seal". Is this normal? Do some gold seal pens come like this?
THANK YOU!!!
-JOE- |
| DC Pen Show
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8/15/2001: Allen Gross |
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Once again my hat is off to Bob Johnson for putting on such an incredible show !! Hugh crowds and serious buyers made it a show that I will remember all year. When Bob refers to this as the only "SUPER SHOW" he has proved the point year in and year out !! Thanks again Bob, job well done. |
| What's New Page Updated
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8/14/2001: Chuck Swisher |
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Dear Friends,
We have just updated our "What's New" page on our web site for Swisher Pens. Some of our newest arrivals include the Conklin 100th Anniversary Crescent Filler fountain pen, the Delta "Alfa Romeo" fountain pen and Venlo Pen Cases.
For additional information, please click on the following link:
http://www.swisherpens.com/New_Items/New_items.html
(If the link doesn't work, please visit our "What's New" page on our web site.)
Thank you, we appreciate your business.
Best wishes,
Chuck Swisher at chuck@swisherpens.com
Swisher Pens, Inc. http://www.swisherpens.com
Tele: (757) 467-4673
TF: 888-340-PENS (7367)
Fax: (757) 471-4226 |
| kudos to The Writing Desk (UK)
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8/14/2001: Jeff Hornick |
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Hi All,
Just wanted to send a short note in recognition of outstanding service. I ordered some Herbin ink from Anna and Martin last week (with a lot of help in finding the "right" shades) and it arrived today. Wonderful colors and EXACTLY what I was hoping for. The transaction couldn't have been any smoother. E-mails answered promptly, etc. I would gladly do business with them in the future and I highly recommend them to anybody on any side of the pond.
Jeff Hornick
jhandbh@teleport.com
PS I also posted this to the Zoss list; sorry for the duplicates for those on both. |
| sheaffer
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8/14/2001: zon |
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i bought a sheaffer tip dip desk set
is it worth any thing? |
| pen box inserts
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8/14/2001: Amy Smith |
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I would be very grateful for any help in finding the inserts that hold pens in pen boxes/cases. Thanks very much. |
| Lost my favorite pen
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8/14/2001: Yolanda |
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Yesterday I lost my favorite pen and no one here in my town sell this pen. Help!! Missing pen's description: silver embossed fountain pen, Dillards written on the clip. Medium sized nib. If you can help please do so. |
| Parker Imperial Pen
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8/13/2001: AMC |
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I have a Parker Imperial Vacumatic fountain pen that is black with transparent rings. The point is completely silver except for the gold Parker arrow. It measures 5 1/8" long with the cap on. The plunger works just fine and the pen fills with water. The pen has the previous owner's name on it. There are no cracks or dents in the pen. Please email if you would like me to send you a picture. I am asking $575. |
| Tokyo Industrial Net Park
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8/13/2001: tatemoto |
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Please visit to us.
http://www.webpost.net/ta/tatemotos/o-ring.html |
| WTB Montblanc 149 nib section
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8/13/2001: MT |
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Need a Montblanc 149 nib section. (nib and feed) Can pick up the whole pen if the price is right but really, just need the nib and section. Please e-mail me your best price. Thanks in advance.
MT |
| WTB: Montblanc 149 nib section
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8/13/2001: MT |
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Need a Montblanc 149 Nib and feed. Can pick up the whole pen if the price is right but really, only need the nib and feed section. Please e-mail me what you have and your best price.
Thanks.
MT |
| FS: Lamy TriPen
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8/13/2001: JML |
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Lamy TriPen (ballpoint, .05 mm pencil, and orange underliner), black Titanium Oxide finish. Like new, no box. $40, PayPal or USPS money order. Shipping included. |
| Ed Sullivan pen
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8/12/2001: Linda Lee |
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In cleaning out my father's basement, I found a Shaeffer pen/pencil set still in the box with the original price tag (28.95) still inside. It is turquoise with gold band, and on the side in gold is written "Ed Sullivan." The box says Shaeffer New Snokel Pen--Statesman. Could someone give me some information about this pen. Was it a series of celebrity "signatures"? Thanks for any help you can give me. |
| MB E.A.Poe For Sale
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8/12/2001: John Allen |
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I have a sealed, never opened Mont Blanc E. A. Poe fountain pen for sale... BROAD nib asking US $525 plus shipping/insurance. Childrens tuition, home repairs, etc force me to sell this. Cheers, John |
| 2 Aurora Pens For Sale
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8/12/2001: Jonathan Robbins |
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I have one Aurora Primavera and one Aurora Mare (Fountains) Brand new, still in box w/warranty and un-used. Bought them for someone as a gift but they already owned these models. I'd be happy to sell them for just 70 percent of my purchase price. Or just make me an offer. Thanks! |
| Diplomat Pen (gold)
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8/12/2001: Monty Robbino |
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Three years ago, I bought (and soon lost) at Staples a gorgeous gold pen made by Diplomat of Germany. Really shiny. Lovely. Cost about $20.
Anyway, Staples no longer carries them in gold. Any idea where I could buy a couple?
please e-mail me as I will be on travel. Thanks! |
| D.C. Show Update
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8/11/2001: Dean Tweeddale |
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Hi Penlovers,
This is a quick report from the D.C. Show. Today (Saturday) was very busy at the show. Tons of folks coming in the doors all day. I was so busy at the table that I could barely take time to look over the 200 plus table of all the pens you can imagine. Did manage some time to look at pens and will give a full report with photos a couple days after the show. Bob Johnson and his crew have done it again with another great D.C. Show. Dean
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| OMAS Service |
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8/11/2001: Bill
Stevens |
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Warranty service on OMAS pens is through Jerry Trafford, who does very
fine work. All the info you need is at http://jmtrafford.com/ |
| Service on OMAS pens |
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8/11/2001: Gerry Cruise |
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Does anyone have any information on where OMAS pens can be sent for
servicing, nib exchanges, etc. now that Marcovici Designs no longer handles this? Thanks. |
| Looking for two Lamay Safari Red pencils |
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8/11/2001: Ken |
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please email if you have any. krogers@tca.net |
| S.t. Dupont Ballpoint |
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8/11/2001: Cornelius |
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I've recently been given an S.T. Dupont ballpoint as a gift. I'm looking
to sell it, as I have no use for such a fine piece of calligraphic equipment. It is much
too beautiful to be of any good for me. However I have not been able to find a model
anywhere that can match the pen I have. The outer box reads "Ligne Grain D'Orge"
Inside the box is a gurantee card, and 2 other booklets, as well as a sticker of some sort
with a serial number. It appears to be silver plated, and of course has S.T. Dupont carved
around a band in the middle. It isn't a bulky pen, it is slim and sleek, with a kneaded
pattern running down the sides. I'm describing this in hopes someone can help me identify
it's lineage, and a fair asking price. Your help is greatly appreciated. |
| Andreas Lambrou |
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8/10/2001: Shlomo |
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Mr. Lambrou, could you reply to this message. I would like to ask you a
question about book publishing. Thank you. If anyone else has Mr. Lambrou's e-mail or
phone number, I would appreciate it. Thanks. |
| OMAS Arco Brown Celluloid FP |
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8/9/2001: Alan |
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I have a lightly (very lightly) used OMAS Arco brown celluloid fountain
pen I'd like to sell, I have two of them. This pen has a very special fine nib and has box
and papers (threw outer cardbaord box away though). Email for more details or to make an
offer. Retail is $850 and many think this is the best color. |
| Melbourne Vintage Pens |
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8/9/2001: Peter Ford |
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I have just updated my site www.vintagepens.com.au and after much
promising, have included some limited editions. Also included are NOS Mont Blanc
149’s with 14ct Nib, Solitaires and Pelikan 1050’s at special prices. I
won’t be at the DC Show, but hope to catch up with everyone in 6 weeks time at the
New York Show. |
| Mottishaw flex M800 nib sold |
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8/9/2001: MT |
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Mottishaw flex M800 nib sold Thanks to ALL who responded. The Mottishaw
M800 flex nib sold. Thanks. MT |
| Re: Parker selection advice? (Michael) |
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8/9/2001: Richard |
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The following is a CURSORY OVERVIEW; please don't take it as an
all-inclusive or even compendious. (I'm not a Parkerista, and I have doubtless missed
something that a Parkerista would consider important.) 1) Model numbers mean relatively
little. The 51 is so named because its development concluded in 1939, Parker's 51st year
in business. 2) You tell whether the nib is fine or medium by knowing how big it should
look to the eye. Failing that, if it's not explicitly sold as something other than a fine,
it's most likely a fine; that was by far the most popular size. 3) Nibs are
interchangeable in some, but not all, Parker models. E.g, 51, 51 Special, 61, and 21 Super
are physically interchangeable, but 51 Special and 21 Super are steel, not gold. This
doesn't mean they won't write as well or last as long, but gold has a certain cachet. You
can locate a nib from dealers like David Nishimura and John Mottishaw. A fine gold nib for
a 51, bought from a dealer, will set you back about $40; you're often better off buying a
cosmetically poor 51 and having the nib swapped. 4) Any of the models using the 51-style
nib will generally (but not always) outperform any of the models using a generically
ordinary nib, such as the 21. It's an individual thing; a really good 21 can be much
better to use than a poorly-tuned 51. 5) Parker's best and most reliable filling system is
the aerometric system that appears on 51s made after 1948, on 51 Specials, on 21s and 21
Supers, and on some later-model 61s. Avoid capillary-filler 61s; they're great pens, but
they do need a little more babying than aeros. LAST WORD OF ADVICE: Buy from a reputable
dealer who will guarantee his work, rather than eBay. You will pay more, but you will get
a pen that is reconditioned and tuned. Buy from eBay and you risk getting junk, even from
sellers who claim their stuff is restored. (I know of one seller whose
"restoration" regimen appears to consist of flushing out the pen with water.
Period.) |
| Parker Baby Bakelite at DC Show |
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8/9/2001: Richard L
Shelby |
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Attention, Parker collectors. At the DC Pen Show I will have a Parker
Jack Knife Safety "Baby Bakelite" ringtop fountain pen. This pen is in wonderful
condition and appears never to have been used -- there is no sign of ink in the feed or
barrel. The lucky curve feed is intact and the pen comes with the original box. Stop by
the Pensations table if you're interested. |
| Original pen selling trays offered |
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8/9/2001: Michael R. |
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I have a couple of original selling trays for sell: 8 Cross trays, dark
green plastic with golden print "CROSS since 1848", with light beige fake
velvet. Each tray holds 15 pens. Trays have been used in store and show normal wear on the
velvet interior where pens have been placed and some might have the one or another ink
stain from a not retraced ballpoint. 2 Waterman trays, blue cardboard with white fake
velvet interior with golden "WATERMAN Paris" lettering, holds 12 pens each.
Those trays seem unused and might only show very minor war on the cardboard edges. 1white
plastic Diplomat tray with grey fake velvet interior with white lettering "Diplomat
Classic Collection". Tray holds four pens horizontally and two (of different size)
vertical with a slight angle. Tray looks unused. 1 dark grey plastic Rotring tray with
light grey fake velvet interior for 7 pens in vertical position and additional space for
one pen displayed with its cap off beside the others (extra space for the cap). Has
"Rotring the write way" on it in red and white letters. If you're inrersted in
one of these items or have questions please mail or make an offer to me. For images mail
also! Thank you for looking Michael |
| more on mosaic |
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8/9/2001: einv |
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one advantage of the duofold mosaic would be that stains due to intense
inks are no problem.. they would add more facets to the mosaic structure. also, the square
panel in the center of the barrel could be used for grafitti. can't wait for the price to
hit rock bottom before buying one! |
| Parker Penman Inks Bott. for sell |
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8/8/2001: Real |
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I would like to offer this line of ink, Colors Available: Saphire
Blue(The las 2 botts. for the moment); Ebony Black; Emerald Green; Mocha Brown and Ruby
Burgundy. Very limited stock ,They came from Chile and They are new,in boxs and
papers.Delays 14 days aprox. to arrive Shipment address. Ask to Book. Prices : U$10 each,
Shipping and Hang. U$7.50 (1 Bott.) ; U$12 (2 to 3 Bott.).Prices for USA and Europe via
registered airmail. Ask for Shipping Costs to other countries. Payment: Money Orders or
Cash only.Thanks in advice.Regards. fountainpenslover@yahoo.com |
| D.C. Show Attendees - Read This Message |
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8/8/2001: Maryann at
PenstopOnline |
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Hi Everyone
To everyone attending the D.C. Pen Show, we are offering a further discount off our
already low prices on all new pens.
I am including a url for a coupon, please visit the site, print the coupon and take it
with you to the show to claim your additional discount.
See you in D.C. Have a safe trip.
Here is the coupon address: http://www.penstoponline.com/html/coupon.html
|
| custom made titanium fountain pens using Pelikan
components |
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8/8/2001: Richard L
Shelby |
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I have something special to show (and sell) at the DC Pen Show this
weekend -- custom made fountain pens and roller ball pen with the cap and barrel made of
titanium and using Pelikan components. The pens are crafted by Grayson Tighe, a Canadian
artisan & metal worker who makes custom knives and pens. The pens use the filling
mechanism, nib, feed section, clip and trim of a Pelikan 800. The caps & barrels are
made of titanium polished with a method developed by Grayson. The cap and/or barrel can be
anodized in one of several colors if desired. One of the pens I'll have at the show has an
anodized cap in a very interesting iridescent blue. I also have a titanium roller ball pen
which uses Pelikan trim, section and refill. Grayson is very skilled and he puts a great
deal of effort into these pens, and it shows. Stop by my table, say "Hello", and
enjoy the fruits of Grayson's art and skill. Richard Pensations |
| Pelikan ballpaoint |
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8/8/2001: Kevin Porreco |
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I am looking for the Pelikan ballpoint pen with the clicker on top. It's
not an expensive pen. Maybe $40 USD. No one seems to carry it anymore. Does anyone know
about this? |
| technical details |
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8/8/2001: mahendiran |
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please give me some idea about ball point tips and gel tips and their
technical details and advice me about taking this ball point tips industry as my career |
| FS: Mottishaw M800 FLEX EF nib |
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8/8/2001: MT |
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Just got five new nibs from Mottishaw. (He can confirm this.) Four
italics and one EF Flex nib. Found out immediately that italics are still my heart's
desire so I'm selling the EF Flex nib assembly for the Pelikan M800. This is ready to be
screwed into the M800 body, a 10 second operation. This is just the nib assembly and is
INCREDIBLY responsive and yet offer good tactile feedback. It is not a limp noodle of a
nib but has great springiness. A great nib, only as THE nibmeister can make. But alas, all
I care for are italic nibs. I even have italics for all my Namiki Vanishing Points! Note
that this nib is new and I found that after a few test words, that I simply prefer italics
for all of my writings, no matter how responsive and superb other nibs may be. Your Cost:
10% off Mottishaw's price. One more advantage if you are impatient kind. Mottishaw came in
from vacation for a few days and is off again. Also, if you send him your nibs, my
understanding is that he currently has a 3 month backlog so this may be the nearest thing
to 'instant gratification' when you simply gotta have a nibmeister super duper nib in flex
EF. Please e-mail me directly if interested. I can furnish lots of references. MT |
| No-show Pen Sale |
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8/7/2001: Debbie Alicen |
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Here are some pens for sale with what I think are some good prices,
offered especially in honor of pen lovers who will be "no-shows" by staying out
of DC's heat this coming weekend. All prices *include postage* in the US and pen(s) can be
returned within one week for a refund if not satisfied. PayPal preferred, checks and MO's
also welcome....#1 Mabie Todd Swan "Minor No. 2" in bronze, black, and pearl
marbled plastic. I don't know why they called this model the "Minor," but it
doesn't refer to size--it measures 5.25" long. It's a lever filler with a black
plastic lever--the first time I've seen a plastic lever. The gold plated clip is marked
"Swan" at the top, and has brassing to the shoulder and ball. A narrow cap band
also shows some brassing, and there's a cap lip crack--the band looks to be holding it in
place, so to speak. On the plus side, the nib is marked "Swan, 14ct" and writes
a nice fine line. I'd say the nib has more of a soft feel to it than being really
flexible. The barrel imprint is very clear, and the feed is also marked, "Swan
M2" (which I take to stand for "Minor No. 2"). The imprint of a swan on the
top of the cap is also clear. Iridium is present on the nib and the pen has a new sac. A
delightful user, $35.00 delivered....#2 As a pair only (they look so good together!):
Parker Duofold Jr. and Lady Duofold, both in red permanite. The Jr. has two narrow cap
bands and no cap lip cracks. No brassing either to the clip or the bands. Original
Christmas tree feed and the nib is marked, "Parker Duofold" and writes a fine
line. Very clear, standard barrel imprint. Button filler (of course!) with a new sac.
Minor oxidation to the bhr cap top and blind cap. The Lady Duo has the wide gold filled
cap band, no brassing to band or clip, and clear barrel imprint. Minor oxidation again to
the bhr cap top and blind cap. An old scuff or bite mark on the section has been partially
buffed out, leaving a bit of a flat spot. The nib is marked "Parker Pen" and
writes a *very smooth medium* line. Has a new sac. Both pens for $90.00, delivered....#3
Parker 45, basic black in excellent, super-clean condition. This one shines!! The only
flaw I see is a tiny flea bite to the metal finish on the lip of the cap. The convertor is
clear as a whistle, showing faint traces of ink only on the piston. Clean as it is, I'm
not going to dip this one to see how the 14kt nib writes, but it looks like a fine with
all iridium present. $25.00 delivered.... #4 Newbie Grab Bags: 4 pens for $35, delivered.
Each grab bag will have 1 bhr pen, 1 vintage miniature (maybe a combo), 1 vintage plastic
pen, and the 4th will be either plastic or bhr, your preference. There won't be any huge
cracks, bent nibs or such, but expect each pen to come needing some TLC, and be pleasantly
surprised if one doesn't. All pens will be in writing condition--e.g. sacs present and
feeds not clogged..... #5 Esterbrook J, no transitional features to distinguish it, just a
lovely dark blue, new sac, and a 9314 fine stub nib, all in excellent condition. I'll send
the box that the nib unit came in as well. $30.00 delivered. That's all--thanks for
reading! |
| Parker selection advice? |
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8/7/2001: Michael |
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Advise me, please! I'm currently looking for a Parker fountain pen and
have found quite a selection of 51s and 61s on eBay. (I miss my old Parker vectors and
have been told to look to eBay for some earlier Parker fountain pen models which are good
performers) But, being new to all this, I'm somewhat bewildered and full of questions. 1)
What do the model numbers mean? 2) How can I tell whether the nib is fine or medium? (I'm
looking for fine.) 3) Are the nibs interchangeable? (and if so, where can I locate a fine
nib for these models?) Finally, I wondered if I could elicit some advice in terms of
selection: 4) Since I'm basically looking for a pen with excellent performance (the casing
style/design is relatively unimportant to me), which Parker model (51, 61, or other) is
the more solid performer? 5) In terms of refilling, which refill apparatus is more
reliable? Thank you for your time and any advice you are willing to share! |
| More NOS FS, prices reduced |
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8/7/2001: Scott |
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Here are a few new NOS items, along with reduced prices on some remaining
items. They are mostly mint NOS pens, FP's unless noted otherwise, including some
interesting low-priced items that were not available in the US market. Shipping to US
addresses included, other countries at cost. Feel free to make an offer on multiple items.
I accept checks or money orders, and although I don't have scans, I can try to answer your
questions or provide more information at smmrfld@aol.com. 1) Parker VP, mint, unused, ca.
1960, black barrel, glass filling unit intact, perfect lustraloy cap, m nib, as new $195
2) Parker Parkette lever filler, mint unused w/original nib sticker, black barrel, chrome
cap, m nib, perfect, as new $10 3) Sheaffer Glideriter Fiber Tip in unopened blister
package, takes FP carts, red barrel w/chrome cap, interesting nostalgia item for Sheaffer
collectors, REDUCED NOW $5 4) Waterman X-Pen Junior, Black w/ribbed chrome cap, medium
hooded nib, ca. 1957, most of original chalk mark still on barrel, perfect, uninked, as
new, REDUCED NOW $29 5) Sheaffer TM Autograph set ca. 1952, snorkel fill, black caps and
barrels w/solid hallmarked 14k clip and 14K wide cap bands, inked once, sticker still on
pen nib, perfect, as new, m 14k nib, REDUCED NOW $195 6) Unusual European Market Parker,
similar to model 15, steel M nib, new, uninked, perfect, black barrel, brushed chrome cap,
interesting uncommon model, great for Parker collectors, $9 (2 available) 7) Waterman Pro
Graduate, F goldplated nib, not available in US market, blue marbled, mint, perfect,
uninked, REDUCED NOW $19 8) Eversharp fiber tip, new in original presentation box with
presidential signature, navy blue with gf cap, Lyndon Johnson presentation gift with LBJ
signature, presidential seal, and "The White House" imprinted in gold on the
barrel, REDUCED NOW $39 9) Lot of 5 Pilot Varsity disposable FP's, brand new, $3 retail
each, hot pink ink, black barrels, REDUCED NOW $7 per lot (two lots available) 10)
Pentalic Mark X Piston Filler, black, NOS w/sticker, choice of screw-in medium standard
nib or 1.5mm or 1.3mm italic nibs, perfect, as new, in original shopworn plastic cases (7
available), $7 each |
| Parker Mosaic |
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8/7/2001: allan |
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Dean--- I think that The Parker Mosaic will grow on folks like warts grow
on a princess. |
| Hero dimentions? |
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8/7/2001: G.Gia |
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I would appreciate the response of anyone who can tell me the barrel
diameter of the Hero Pen Company's oversized Series "91" pens, termed either the
"Black Behemoth" or the "Celluloid" as sold by hisnibs.com. I am
seeking a starter pen suited to a larger-sized hand. |
| Parker Mosaic |
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8/7/2001: Dean |
|
Alan, The Parker Mosaic is due for release this fall. So it is currently
not in stock anywhere. I think it is going to be one of those pens that grows on folks.
Some will like it and some won't, but isn't that the case in most all pens? The one thing
that I wish in the Mosaic is that Parker would have made it in the Centenial size. But
looking at it from their point of view they save production cost since the barrel and cap
size is the same for the fountain pen and rollerball in the international size. Despite
the debate over if the pen looks good or not, I think that the Mosaic will sell out
relativly quickly just because of the Parker name and those that hope that the Parker Pen
Company will continue on. Time will tell of course... Dean |
| Parker Mosaic |
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8/7/2001: Alan |
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Does anyone know who has the Parker Mosaic in stock now? Thanks |
| D.C Show |
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8/6/2001: Dean |
|
The Washington D.C. Pen show is coming up this weekend. I received an
email from Bob Johnson that he has had a couple tables open up. So if you might still be
considering get in touch with Bob ASAP and you may be able to get a rare last minute table
at the show. Lots of excitment always surounds this show and its never too late for last
minute plans to attend. Dean |
| Friction fit versus screw in nibs |
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8/6/2001: |
|
Greetings, Just learned that some nib assemblies are not screwed into the
pen but merely friction fit. Questions: 1. Is there ANY advantage to the friction fit of
the nib assembly to the pen body or is this just to reduce cost? Surely a thread for a
screw in nib section can't cost too much more to manufacture? 2. What are the
disadvantages of friction fit nib assemblies? Curious. MT |
| WTB MB sample |
| |
8/6/2001: Mike |
|
I'm looking for Mont Blanc Sample ballpoint ,either vintage or modren or
limited edition.Pls. let me know if you have any of those for sale. |
| Silver Eagle - Still in Business? |
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8/6/2001: Alan |
|
Can anyone tell me if Silver Eagle is still in business? I noticed that
their website is down and the telephone # rings a residence. I'm looking for a replacement
plastic part for a Silver Eagle rollerball pen. Thanks, Alan |
| 61 refill addendum |
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8/6/2001: Stacie |
|
FYI, I just did a search for Parker 61 at ebay and one of the items was
an advertisement featuring Bob Hope; I checked it out and it's a picture of Bob Hope
watching a Parker 61 upside-down in a bottle of ink being refilled. So I get the picture,
so to speak. |
| Parker |
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8/6/2001: Stacie |
|
Thanks for the info. I looked at it (gray teflon tube) under my lighted
magnifier at work and do see three little holes at the top in a small protrusion. I don't
see how sticking this in a bottle of ink will fill the pen, but the phrase "capillary
action" in my head must mean that something in high school science stuck. I'll give
it a shot and if no luck then try the flushing methods that were so kindly posted for me.
I assume I am to stick the teflon tube part way down in the ink bottle, nib-end-up,
protrusion-with-holes down, right? Thanks again. |
| 61 cleaning |
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8/6/2001: Ron |
|
Reading through the posts got me to thinking - I've also been known to
use one of those hoses that you attach to a faucet that has a spray head on the other end
(cheap things, bout $2-$3) I don't exactly what they call them, but scratch your head and
think a bit, and you'll figure out what I mean. One end on the faucet, the spray head
removed and the end of the hose on the section or back end of the 61 filler. Just crack
the faucet open so that you get a little flow, and let it run in the sink for 1/2 hr. or
so. You get a nice steady flow to flush the pen out, and you don't have to sit there and
fiddle with the thing to get it clean. |
| pen cleaning |
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8/6/2001: Ron |
|
Rikpropas suggests using a bulb from a medicine dropper to clean a pen.
Being lazy, I went for a much more efficent device for flushing pens - Radio Shack sells a
"desoldering bulb" - catalog #64-2086 (old catalog, but still a valid number, I
believe). Remove the teflon insert, and you have a bulb that will fit on the section of
most pens (it stretches quite a bit). You can move a lot of water through a pen with this.
It looks like the one that they sell for cleaning technical pens, but with out the fancy
fitting and the price! $2.79 in my old catalog. |
| FS: New Pelikan M600 w. 18k nib |
| |
8/6/2001: MT |
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FS: Pelikan M600 with 18k two tone medium nib. Brand new never dipped or
filled. Please make whatever offer you deem reasonable. Thanks. MT |
| Parker Mosaic |
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8/6/2001: Scott |
|
This thing has got to rank right up there (or down there, as the case may
be) with the repro Snake and the balky Sonnet as a major loser product. Kind of shows
where Parker is headed...taking all the leftover bits and pieces of discontinued Duofold
finishes and creating one hideous pen. And no Centennial size to boot. |
| Mount Blanc 146 |
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8/5/2001: Wayne R. Smith |
|
Hello to All, I recently purchased a Mount Blanc 146 fountain pen.
However, I find that it skips at first almost every time I start to write with it. Does
anyone else have this problem. I am using Mount Blanc black ink. Thank you, Wayne |
| re: Duofold Mosaic |
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8/5/2001: Waco Johnny D |
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http://www.PenLovers.net/stylophiles/3july01/8mosaic.html Better dose
up on Dramamine first. |
| Pen showcase |
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8/5/2001: Stanley
B. Greenfield |
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I am looking for a showcase for my pens. Nothing too big. Maybe 3 feet
across with a glass section. Also what is the possibility of shipping it to Jacksonville,
Fl.? |
| MONTBLANC OCTAVIAN |
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8/5/2001: Leo |
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Brand new Montblanc Octavian for sale. Please make offer in U.S.D. Box
and papers included. Medium gold nib. Thank you. |
| Parker 61 |
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8/5/2001: rickpropas |
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Yes, the Parker 61 can be a high maintenance pen, but it can also be a
great writer. In my experience, most 61s, no matter, how crudded up can be fixed swiftly
and safely at home. If the below instructions don't work, get yourself a medicine dropper,
of the sort that comes with pediatric over the counter medications. Use it to flush the
pen, at filler end and nib end with warm (100 degree, no more) water. Repeat until the
water runs reasonably clean. Then apply your mouth to either (but not both) end and blow
it through to remove excess moisture. Now try filling as described below. In extreme
cases, you can fill the pen using the bulb, but be ready for a mess. You may have to
scribble with the pen for a few minutes to get it running right. From this point on, keep
the pen filled, or flush to empty, as described above. Hope this helps |
| Parker 61 |
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8/4/2001: Berry |
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Stacie, Parker 61s unscrew just behind the black point section, right
where the silver barrel starts. When you get the top off, it will either have a dark gray
Teflon lined metal tube with 3 holes in the top, or a silver converter with a squeeze bar
over a flexible ink sac. If it has the gray tube, stick the tube in a bottle of ink for
about 30 seconds, and this will fill the pen if it is not clogged. If the pen has the
silver converter, stick the point of the pen into a bottle of ink, and squeeze the metal
bar 4 times. This should fill the pen. If the pen has the gray tube, the pen may not write
well at first. You may have to keep it in ink a little longer. If it still doesn't write,
post back and someone will tell you where you can get it serviced. The little arrow above
the nib or point of the pen is a decorative piece, Parker's trade mark arrow. It is also
used to show you that the pen is being held in the proper position, arrow up. Hope this
helps, Berry in Gilroy |
| Parker 61 info |
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8/4/2001: Stacie |
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Today I bought a pen at the flea market, it's a Parker 61, seems to be a
brushed aluminum, it's very light. Can anyone direct me to a resource to find out how to
fill it with ink? It apparently doesn't take cartridges. It's got a little silver thingie
just above the nib that I assume is some kind of filling mechanism but I don't want to
fool around with it and break it accidentally. Any and all info appreciated! I didn't kow
until after I bought it that these things are collectible, I just like fountain pens. TIA,
Stacie |
| Southeast Pen Collectors' Club Meetings Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov
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8/4/2001: Lee Chait |
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For persons attending the DC Show I will have a separate table for the
Club membership forms and details. If it is not manned when you come by seek me out. There
will be copies of our newsleter for review but please do not take the copies marked: Leave
on Table. Others may want to see for themselves what a nice product it is for the $15 a
year. The Aug. meeting is this Sunday at 2PM. There will be no meeting in Sept. as is
usual due to the Labor Day weekend. The Club meets the first Sunday of each month. It is
likely we will move the Oct. meeting from Oct. 7th to Oct. 5 to coincide with The Pen Fair
Extravaganza at Jimmy Dolive's Total Office Products which is also our regular meeting
place. Finally the Nov. meeting will likely be smaller than usual due to the Columbus Pen
Show that weekend and a large number of Club members make that trip. See y'all in DC. |
| Mini Skirt ok but |
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8/4/2001: Lee Chait |
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Mark; Please remind Jim. Underwear. |
| Jim |
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8/4/2001: Mark! |
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P.S. I would also never take a cookie from Jim...ESPECIALLY if I were a
young lady!!!!!!! |
| Mini-skirt |
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8/4/2001: Mark! |
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I am a co-worker of Jim's. He frequently wears both the black gown and
the mini-skirt to work...believe me...you DON'T wanna see it! |
| Jim in a Mini Skirt |
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8/4/2001: Kristi |
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I join Maryann in voting for the mini skirt. But puleeze hope Jim doesnt
smoke a cigar while flaunting his gams! It would be too much pleasure absorb at one time! |
| D.C. Pen Show Dress Choice |
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8/4/2001: Maryann at
PenstopOnline |
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To Jim:
I think I can speak for all of us. We are so glad that you are taking this all so
seriously.
Steve and I both personally vote for the mini-skirt as long as you wear those black
leather boots that you showed us in L.A. So looking forward to seeing you in D.C. |
| D.C. PEN SHOW DRESS UP |
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8/4/2001: JIM ROUSE |
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TO:LEE,ALLEN,MARYANN,I CANNOT DECIDE,SHOULD I WEAR THE LONG STRAPLESS
EVENING GOWN OR THE RED MINI-SKIRT,I WANT TO LOOK GOOD IN MY NEW ROLE AS COOKIE
(PERSON)!!! |
| Duofold Mosaic |
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8/4/2001: Tom Moore |
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Where can I go on the web to see a picture of this pen? |
| NOS, near mint Pens FS |
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8/4/2001: Scott |
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Following are some mostly mint NOS pens, FP's unless noted otherwise,
including some interesting low-priced items that were not available in the US market.
Shipping to US addresses included, other countries at cost. Feel free to make an offer on
multiple items. I accept checks or money orders, and although I don't have scans, I can
try to answer your questions or provide more information at smmrfld@aol.com. 1) Stratford
Wonder-Fill ca. 1960 Black w/Chrome Cap, F Steel Nib, as new, in original (but slightly
cracked) plastic case, uninked, $9 2) Sheaffer Glideriter Fiber Tip in unopened blister
package, takes FP carts, red barrel w/chrome cap, interesting nostalgia item for Sheaffer
collectors, $6 3) Tombo Zoom Ultra Silver FP, stainless steel cap and barrel, broad nib
not available in United States market, inked once, as new, $39 4) Camlin FP, new in opened
cellophane wrapper, available in India market, teal barrel, brushed steel cap, f
goldplated nib, new, perfect, uninked, $7, 5) Waterman X-Pen Junior, Black w/ribbed chrome
cap, medium hooded nib, ca. 1957, most of original chalk mark still on barrel, perfect,
uninked, as new, $36 6) Geha 707 red w/brushed steel cap, F nib, inked once, original
sticker on barrel, as new, $7 7) Parker 25 Flighter, M conical nib, new, uninked, perfect,
not available in US market, $25 8) Parker 15, black w/brushed chrome, m nib, mint,
perfect, uninked, not available in US market, ca. 1985, $15 9) Parker 50 Falcon matte
black, mint, uninked, perfect, m nib, $60 10) Sheaffer TM Autograph set ca. 1952, black
caps and barrels w/14k clip and 14K wide cap bands, inked once, sticker still on pen nib,
as new, m 14k nib, $240 11) Unusual European Market Parker, similar to model 45, steel M
nib, new, uninked, perfect, interesting uncommon model, great for Parker collectors, $9 (3
available) 12) Waterman Pro Graduate, F goldplated nib, not available in US market, blue
marbled, mint, perfect, uninked, $24 13) Cross Solo Sport FP, new in box, m nib, blue
w/black trim, mint, unused, perfect, $10 14) Cross Solo Sport FP, new in box, original
unopened blister pack, black w/black trim, m nib, mint, unused, perfect $10 15) Eversharp
fiber tip, new in original box, navy blue with gf cap, Lyndon Johnson presentation gift
with LBJ signature, presidential seal, and "The White House" imprinted in gold
on the barrel, $45 16) Lot of 5 Pilot Varsity disposable FP's, hot pink ink, black
barrels, $8 (two lots available) 17) Parker VS, ca. 1947, cordovan barrel, mint w/sticker,
XF nib, perfect uninked specimen, $75 18) Rotring Core FP, new in box, black/grey, new,
uninked, m nib (2 available), $15 19) Pentalic Mark X Piston Filler, black, NOS w/sticker,
choice of medium or italic nib, in original shopworn plastic cases (9 available), $7 |
| duofolds |
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8/3/2001: oscar braun's |
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Just got in a new shipment of Parker Pearl/Gray Centennials. These pens
are being discontinued and not many left. List $430, I am selling for $239. |
| mont blanc |
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8/3/2001: rolly |
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can someone pls advise what i shud pay for a mont blanc semiramis 888
gold fp. thanks |
| Duofold Mosaic |
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8/3/2001: isaacson |
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I concur to some degree. At first glance "oh lordy, what were they
thinking", but then my vintage-bent kicked into play and i thought "wow, the
ultimate end of the day pen". Dang thing certainly is different. If they are wise and
run it just for couple months and make few, this could be the one that duofold collectors
thirty years from now are dying to get. It is interesting pen. regards david |
| final rochester pen meeting update |
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8/3/2001: isaacson |
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hi. final notice for the rochester pen club meeting. The Holiday Inn
Holidome phone number is 716-475-1510 in case you get lost en-route. Aug 5 Sunday 1: 45
pm. Holiday inn on Jefferson Road at Exist 14 from Route 390. Best easy approach from east
or west is to follow NYS Thruway Route 90 from appropriate direction to exit 46 For Route
390. Take route 390 North couple miles to exit 14. Exit. mite say Jefferson Road. Mite say
East Henrietta road. Hotel on corner of Jefferson and East Henrietta (also known as 15a).
Bring snacks. not sure hotel has food sunday pm. Look forward to seeing everyone. |
| Pelikan Xuan WU LE |
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8/3/2001: Howard Levy |
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Greetings all. We have a few of these remining in stock for immediate
delivery at competitive pricing. As you know, this is the fourth and final in the series
of the Dragon, Phoenix, and Tiger. Now The serpent creature Xuan Wu is the last. Please
email your interest in this pen all factory new packaging and papers in F, M or B nib
sizes. Dealer inquiries also welcome. Regards, Howard |
| Waterman's Ink Vue Deluxe Nib |
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8/3/2001: Haywood Floyd |
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Can anyone tell me if Waterman’s Ink Vue Deluxe (Oversized version)
FPs came with #5 nibs that have heart shaped air vents? The earlier #5 nibs I’m
referring to are from Waterman’s 55 models. I’ve only seen #7 nibs with a
keyhole vent. TIA Haywood |
| Duofold Mosaic - Bill the Cat had it right: ACK! |
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8/3/2001: Richard |
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I'm sure my opinion will be in the minority, but I have to express it
anyway. That hideous Duofold Mosaic does little beyond sullying a good name. What were
they THINKING? Let me rephrase that: WERE they thinking? Oh, I suppose one could write
with it, but Retro 51's motto works for me here: "Life is too short to carry an ugly
pen." |
| 200 Rare and SuperRare Vintage pens listed for sale |
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8/3/2001: Tom Westerich |
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Dear Penlovers, I brought back some delicous and rare pens from my
holidays, including: Waterman Dollpen - Patrician Set turqouise, MINT color, transitional
type - Patrician Set, emerald, MINT color , boxed, - Waterman 20 eyedropper - Waterman 48
- Waterman 404 repoussee - Mont Blanc Rouge Et Noir no. 4 - Mont Blanc Rouge Et Noir no. 6
- And a lot of pens, ranging from Pelikan 100 to Mont Blanc Carrera. A total of 200 pens.
Just check my webshop on http://www.penpoint.de or click the direct link:
http://www.penboard.de/cgi-bin/psframe.pl?la=en all the vintage pens are listed in the
SPECIALS section. Thanks and regards Tom Westerich |
| Vintage Countertop Displays for sale |
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8/2/2001: David Moak |
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I have the following vintage countertop displays for sale: Parker $400
Parker $400 Parker $300 Waterman $600 Waterman $400 Aikin Lambert $400 Holland $500 Wirt
$400 Chilton $500 Contact me if you are interested. Thanks, David |
| DC Cookie Girl |
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8/2/2001: Allen Gross |
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I've heard that several people have applied for this job and since Dean
will only accept the best, a cookie girl wet tee shirt competition will be held on Friday.
So far, the smart money's on Jim Rousse, but Len P may also enter. |
| Pen Lover's DC Pen Show Cookies |
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8/2/2001: Maryann at
PenstopOnline |
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Lee may be on to something here. Personally know that Kenny is in Hawaii
and could be practicing his hula for the big show in D.C. |
| rochest er pen meeting |
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8/2/2001: isaacson |
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hi. reminder that sunday aug 5 is the rochester area pen club meeting.
lots of show and tell. Brightly lit mini-ballroom. Holidome Holiday inn in
Rochester/Henrietta NY at route 390 exit 14 Jefferson Road. 145pm. I will post once
tomorrow (i hope) with phone number. Hope to see lots of people. Email with questions. |
| Cross ATX review |
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8/2/2001: Ron Zorn |
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Gotta agree with at least one point on Bill's review on the Cross ATX -
your fingers slip along the section like it was a greased pig. I just couldn't get any
traction. The pen is quite nice otherwise, and comfortable to use. I finally masked the
two ends and grit blasted it with a _very_fine_ grit (at low pressure). It gave the same
matte finish, and the traction that I want. |
| Pen Lover's DC Pen Show Cookies |
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8/2/2001: Lee Chait |
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I heard a rumor that since Dean was too far away to hire the "Cookie
Girl" and Bert Heiserman wasn't up to the task that Kenny Jones and Jim Rouse of
Bertram's were going to "dress" up and give out the cookies. |
| Parker Spanish treasure |
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8/2/2001: Scott |
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Has anyone seen a Parker Spanish Treasure pen sell recently , any idea of
market value? |
| Montblanc piston |
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8/2/2001: Mark |
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Hi: I'm a complete novice with fountain pens. I have a Montblanc 146
which I understand fills via a piston. Immersing the nib in ink and unscrewing the other
end of the pen does not seem to pull ink into the clear plastic section of the resevoir.
The cap/piston does come all the way off but leaves some sort of assembly within the pen
that emerges slightly from the open end. Am I doing it all wrong or is there a problem
with the pen? Thanks |
| August Stylophiles |
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8/1/2001: Dean Tweeddale |
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Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know that we have just completed the
August update to Stylophiles Online Magazine. Eight new features plus new columns and
more. Take a moment to read the new pieces, there is something for everyone. Contributions
and feedback are always welcome. Hope you enjoy! Dean Tweeddale |
| MB 149s-Need Help |
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8/1/2001: Will Thorpe |
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The only thing I can add is that I bought a new 149 in 1973 from
Fahrney's Pens in Washington, DC for $49.95 and it came in the white clamshell box. |
| MINT/NEW IN THE BOX MONT BLANC -149S-need held |
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8/1/2001: Mike Krut |
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HELLO ALL: I recently purchase a horde of modern pens. I am trying to
date and value MINT OLD STOCK Mont Blanc 149's. There are some obvious differences in the
nibs and clip rings. They are: 1. The nib reads 14C and has a minimal amount of rhodium
plating: 2. the nib reads 14k and has a solid rhodium shield; 3. The nib reads 18k and has
a solid rhodium shield: 4. The clip ring is completely blank: 5.It reads made in Germany;
or 6. It reads Germany [none have serial numbers] 7. The boxes are simple clamshell in an
off white leatherette and are contained in a double cardboard sleeve 8. The prices vary,
they are $29.95, 49.95 79.95 or unpriced. I appreciate any help in dating and valuating
these MINT old pens, THANK YOU, Mike |
| Parker 51 clip |
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8/1/2001: Marc R. |
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Hi, y'all! I have a Parker 51 ca. 1946 that is missing the clip and jewel
from the cap. The cap is marked 1/10 16K GOLD FILLED MADE IN USA aand has a pattern of 4
engraved lines alternating with a plain band. I hope someone can help me find the parts.
Thanks. |
| Cartridge for Senator Silverline |
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8/1/2001: amorn |
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I have a Senator Silverline. I can not find the ink cartridge of this pen
in my country. So I hope that some cartridges used by other pens may fit in the Senator.
Please help me if you know. Thanks in advance |
| Parker 75s |
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8/1/2001: Sam -
Pendemonium |
|
Inky Greetings! We've listed a new batch of Parker 75 FPs on our
website. Includes a first year sterling cisele among others. Hope you'll take a peek! Cut
and pste this URL to go directly to our pen listings:
http://www.pendemonium.com/instruments.htm
Good Collecting to all! See you at the DC Pen Show August 10-12!
Sam - http://www.pendemonium.com |
| short hand |
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8/1/2001: gary ware |
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I was requested by my wife to try to find anyone that knows anything
about shorthand. Remember? lots of years past it was the secretary's way to post her(his)
bosses notes to write a letter from. I would appreciate some feedback. Thanks |
| Cross Century Classic |
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8/1/2001: Shlomo Harel |
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I am looking for: 18kt gold filled Cross century classic (1990) with fine
14kt gold nib. |
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