December 2000
| Last update of the Parker 75 site for Y2000 is now online
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12/31/2000: Lih-Tah Wong |
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Seasons Greetings to all of you Penlovers!
I am very happy to tell you that the final Y2000 installment of my Parker 75 website is now online.
You could say that I have saved the best for last! I thought the previous installment was my month for prototypes; let's just say that it pales in comparison to what I just added.
Among what's new for this update are:
- two prototype Keepsakes;
- two titanium prototypes;
- three Flighter prototypes;
- and many others!!
The most interesting addition is a concept design model for a retractable 75. While it is incomplete, it does offer us a glimpse into what Parker was looking at. Perhaps it was in reaction to the Namiki Vanishing Point?
Please come by and visit when you have some time.
Best wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year! May you receive both in abundance to last the new millennium.
Regards,
Lih-Tah
www.Parker75.com
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| Voting
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12/31/2000: Bill Hong |
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Pens--(and please DON'T put my name in contention for the Lambrou book, as I already have a copy): 1) Best Vintage of any Year--the Sheaffer Balance and all its derivatives--look at any streamlined/tapered pen today and you'll see where its heritage came from. 2) Best Modern introduced in 2000 under $100--Cross ATX, with the Rotring Initial an Honorable Mention. 3. Best Modern >$100 introduced in 2000--Sheaffer Legacy II. 4. Best LE introduced in 2000--Omas Titanium. 5. Worst pen of 2000--Montblanc Boheme; sorry, I think there's something goofy about retractable nib CARTRIDGE pens, and the jewel set in the clip looks tacky. BEST INK BRAND--overall, my vote goes to Waterman. It has the best BALANCE of flow, color density, friendliness to both vintage and modern pens, and fairly easy availability while not being outrageously priced. Let's hope Gresham's Law of Capitalism doesn't apply to screw up what Waterman has now....
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| Large ink bottles?
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12/31/2000: einv |
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Is there any place where one could obtain
a healthy supply (maybe not a gallon,
but a liter? or quart) of black or
blue-black ink? I am thinking "economy"
but of course I'd hate to be stuck with a
large bottle of bad ink. So maybe the
idea is not a good one.. still, it is a
question! |
| Ink of the Year
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12/31/2000: John King Tarpinian |
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I keep reaching for Private Reserve Plum. It looks beautiful on ivory paper. |
| Ink of the Year
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12/31/2000: Wayne Samardzich |
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Aurora black. The best, sexiest black ink. It is smooth, and every pen loves it. It makes scratchy pens smooth! Cures diaper rash....sorry. It is my favorite. |
| Tanzanite INK
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12/31/2000: Doctor Nib |
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Will--
Tanzanite ink is a beautiful deep
purple color that is free flowing
in any fountain pen I've tried it
in. Tanzanite is a semi-precious
gem that comes out of Tanzania (sur-
prise,surprise!). You can check on
Private Reserve's website at:
http://www.privatereserveink.com
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Doctor NIb |
| Wil Thorpe
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12/31/2000: Craig Nelson |
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http://www.privatereserveink.com/ |
| INK OF THE YEAR
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12/31/2000: RON |
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Private Reserve---Copper Burst |
| Ink of the year
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12/31/2000: Reuben |
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It has to be Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue, followed closely by Aurora Blue and Levenger Cobalt Blue. (OK, I like Blue ink!) Waterman is so thin that it bleeds through many papers. |
| Private Reserve Ink
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12/31/2000: Will Thorpe |
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OK, what is Private Reserve Tanzanite Ink? Is Tanzanite a color? |
| Ink
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12/31/2000: Will Thorpe |
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I have to agree on the Watermans. My three best performing inks are Watermans Florida Blue, Watermans Havana Brown (love the smell) and Pelikan Brown. |
| Ink Of The Year
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12/31/2000: Doctor Nib |
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I have to agree with Richard that
Private Reserve Tanzanite ink is
a fantastic choice! Velvet Black
and Lake Placid Blue would come in
a close second. Kudos to Susan at
Private Reserve! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Doctor Nib. |
| Ink of the Year
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12/31/2000: Richard |
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Private Reserve Tanzanite. Great color, good consistent flow in all my pens. |
| Ink of the Year
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12/31/2000: Jeff L. |
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I'm sure there are many that work better for your pens, but here's my list:
Black: 1.Aurora 2.Pelikan 3.Waterman
Blue: Aurora
Brown: Waterman Havana
Red: Waterman Red
Other: Montblanc Bordeaux |
| BEST INK
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12/31/2000: Mike |
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My vote for best ink goes to Waterman Florida Bleu. Their other colors are great as well especially the Caesar red and document brown. An ink made in France can't be all bad after all they make some of the best wines in the world!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Who will be first one the bulletin board in 2001? |
| Yard-O-Led
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12/31/2000: Vicki |
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Happy New Year, All. Would someone please give me a review of Yard-O-Led's Viceroy or Grand Viceroy, specifically the F or EF point. I love the look of them, but don't really don't much about how they write, their balance, etc. Thanks in advance. Vicki |
| Best Cheapie of the Year - Parker Reflex
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12/31/2000: Jim Mamoulides |
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Picked up a blue Parker Reflex at the druggist a few weeks ago and am very pleased with it. Where has this pen been hiding? Writes very well, smoothly and is a great all around knockaround pen. For US $7, not bad. The best part was when I fitted a converter from one of my Sonnets into it. A perfect fit. Now I have a cheapie that drinks! Cheers, Jim Mamoulides |
| Ink of the year
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12/31/2000: Gary |
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Pelikan Brilliant Black 4001 -- Consistently smooth in all pens. |
| Pens of the Year
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12/31/2000: Ralph |
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1) Waterman's 52 (54,55... w/flexible expressive nib); 2) Parker 75 - great utility; 3) Pelikan 400 ++; 4)Stipula Saturno Ebonite.... & finally, 5) Stipula Saturno Ebonite.......... |
| Favorite ink of the year
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12/31/2000: Jim Mamoulides |
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Waterman Florida Blue. Hands down, my favourite. Works well in every pen I own. |
| Favorite ink of the year
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12/31/2000: Allan Fuld |
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Since we are doing "Pen Of The Year", We should do "Ink Of The Year", after all, they do go together. I use Sheaffers Scrip, two types. #332 Jet Black from a 32 Oz. bottle probably from the 1950's, and a new 2Oz bottle of blue. I use them in all my pens modern and vintage. |
| Pen of the year
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12/31/2000: Pat Lanz |
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1-Parker Dufold Sr. 2-Lamy Safari 3-Waterman Serenite 4-Conklin Nozak 5-MountBlah LE (any) |
| Collection for sale
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12/31/2000: Jiaxian |
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Hi,
I'm selling off my entire collection of about 240 pens, most of which are modern or limited editions. Please email me if you're looking for anything, I've pens from almost every brand. Why this insanity? Well, I'm a student and can no longer afford to keep such a huge number of pens.
Happy New Year!
Regards,
JiaXian |
| Ink!
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12/31/2000: Neal Laver |
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I read Jim Mamoulides message (12/30/00 - "Perfect right out of the box")and have to agree with him. My own experience confirms that more often than not, the more expensive the pen, then the more fussy it is about the ink it likes!
Without any doubt at all, the ink that suits all fountain pens best is that made by Waterman. You can put it in any pen and it flows well giving optimum performance all of the time - it has a far thinner viscosity compared to many other brands. I have to laugh when you pay a fortune for something like a new Montblanc only to find that it writes far better with a cheaper brand of ink!
Don't believe all the hogwash about using the manufacturers recommended brand of ink - Watermans will out perform them all! Go try it yourself and feel the difference. |
| Pens of the Year
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12/31/2000: Tan |
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Vintage: Parker 51, Under $100: Pelikan level, Over $100: Waterman Serenite, LE: Conklin Nozac, Worst: MontBlanc Year of Dragon LE |
| Pens of the year
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12/31/2000: A. Gerber |
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My vote is for 1. Parker Vacumatic
2. Lamy Safari 3. Waterman Serenite 4. Aurora Mare 5. Any Mont Blanc |
| Pens Of The Year
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12/30/2000: Doctor Nib |
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Vintage-Parker 51 With Empire Cap.
New Under $100-Namiki VP.
New Over $100-Omas Paragon (large size).
New Ltd. Edition-Montegrappa 88th
Anniversary (Fantastic Nib!).
Worst Pen-Montblanc 144 (For That
Matter, Any Montblanc With A Snap-
On Cap!). HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Doctor Nib |
| B&E Cartridges
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12/30/2000: Doctor Nib |
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Jorge--Bossert&Erhard fountain pens
use standard international cartridges
like Pelikan,Rotring,Delta,Caran D'ache
and the overpriced brand,Montblanc.
Any "good" pen shop in Miami should
carry them. Happy New Year!
Doctor Nib |
| Bossert & Erhard
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12/30/2000: Jorge Cantero |
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I gave my wife a Bossert & Erhard pen , but I am concerned that it may be very difficult to obtain refill cartriges, in Miami.
Any suggestions and opinions about the pen and dealers ?
Thank you |
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12/30/2000: Terry |
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1) Parker 51
2) Pelikan school pen
3) Waterman Serenite
4) Namiki Bald Eagle
5) Mont-Blanc Meissen Dragon |
| Old Sheaffer
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12/30/2000: Tippi |
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Knowing my budding interest in fountain pens, my grandmother recently gave me what looks to be a Sheaffer Lifetime Balance in "won't win a beauty contest" condition. I don't know what year it is, but it was the solid gold/gold tone tip. I don't know much about this pen or this line of pens, but I'd like to get it fixed up for sentimental reasons. Can someone point me to a reputable repair person who might be able to take a look at the pen for me and let me know what fixing it might entail?
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| Aurora Mare
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12/30/2000: Reuben |
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Yesterday, I receive a three piece set (FP, BP, Pencil) from the Fountain Pen Hospital, and they are all they appear to be in the pictures. The colors must be seen as the pictures don't do them justice. The engraving is magnificent---typical Italian workmanship. All three pieces are light and well balanced. I inked the Fountain Pen and it is a dream. I got the fine point and it is a true fine, laying a crisp, sharp, consistent line when using Pelikan Royal Blue ink---no skips---four different papers. I suppose the thing that strikes me most about the pen (I'm a Duofold Centennial and Pelikan M800 nut) is its lightness. It is hard to believe that a Pen that is so light can be so well balanced. Sorry for the Ad, but wanted to share the impression of this superb piece of design and artwork. |
| Pens of the Year
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12/30/2000: MIKE D. |
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1- Parker 51 2- Lamy Chrome Safari
3- Pelikan M800 4- Aurora Mare
5-none |
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12/30/2000: Jon |
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1)stipula saturno 2) Conklin Nozac LE 3)Waterman Serenite |
| Pen of the Year
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12/30/2000: Resa |
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Okay, here goes: 1. (I interpret this as my favorite vintage pen that is new to me this year) Waterman Deluxe Lady Patricia Ink-Vue in red lace 2. Pelikan Script calligraphy pen 3. Sheaffer Intrigue 4. Rotring Millennium 5. Too many to name |
| Perfect right out of the box
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12/30/2000: Jim Mamoulides |
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I've been reading through the messages about ink flow and modern pens and have a few observations from my own collection of moderns.
First, the really cheap pens I have, such as the Parker Reflex and Vector, Platinum Preppies and Fantasias, Sheaffer Cartridges, etc. - they all wrote the first time ink was put to paper and have never balked, fussed, skipped on me, ever. This leads me to believe that making working pens is not rocket science. All the fuss over dipping and testing does not explain to me why the cheapies seem to work well with no testing at all.
Second, on higher line pens, I've also had very few cases where the pen was fussy out of the box. In most cases, the more free-flowing the ink, the fewer the problems. The worst offender I had is my Sheaffer Balance LE that simply hated Pelikan ink and balked and skipped like mad. Filled with Waterman Florida Blue, a much more free flowing ink, it starts and writes wonderfully. I had similar problems with a Duofold LE that the Florida Blue also solved.
On a more interesting note, I've noticed that some pens seem to store ink better than others. I use Waterman Florida Blue, Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue, and Sheaffer Skrip Blue / Black as my primary inks and have noticed that some pens even after lengthy storage, keep the ink well, with the original colour, whilst others see the stored ink separate or blacken.
My Lamy Al-Star, Montblanc Classic (the old 80s brass tube pen), Cross Townsend Medalist, and Sheaffer Award all seem to keep ink in true colour, whilst all my other Sheaffers, vintage and modern, Parkers, et al, tend to blacken. This obviates the need to keep most of my pens not in circulation cleaned and empty.
Cheers,
Jim Mamoulides |
| Parker Nib
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12/30/2000: Will Thorpe |
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I picked up a Duofold Junior, Red, Single Band, 1928-1929 in an antique store for $22.00. The feed is not original (more on that in a later post). I also believe the nib is not original. The nib is marked:
Parker
Duofold
Pen
Z
I've seen references to Parker N nibs but this is markd with a Z unless of course you look at it from the side and then it's an N! The nib has on the butt end a small triangle tab that sticks out. It writes like a broad or a signature nib.
Any comments on the nib? |
| Vote
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12/30/2000: Wayne Samardzich |
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1)Sheaffer Snork 2)Sheaffer Award SS 3)Sheaffer Legacy II- stub nib 4) MB Agatha Christie 5)The one I let get away. |
| Pens of the Year
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12/30/2000: Les |
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Vintage - Parker 51
New <$100 - Namiki VP
New >$100 - Sheaffer Intrigue
2000 LE - Omas Lucens
Worst - ? |
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12/30/2000: Brian Anderson |
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Vintage: Esterbrook J size, Under $100 Waterman hemisphere, I don't own anythingver $100 or LE, but the worst pen of the year would have to a Parker 21 never starts and plastic is brittle. |
| Pens of the Year
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12/30/2000: Jim Mamoulides |
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1 - Vintage pen of the year - Parker 51 - in particular, the Flighter model.
2 - New pen under $100.00 - Cross ATX.
3 - New pen over $100.00, Aurora Mare.
4 - New Limited Edition any price - OMAS T-2.
5 - Oh and maybe one other category how about worst pen of the year - Krone Cosmos.
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| MontBlanc Louis XIV
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12/30/2000: LEE |
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Hi Penlovers,
I have a MontBlanc Louis XIV with full papers and original box for sale. USD$1700. SHipping optional by FedEx or registered airmail parcel. Interested please e-mail. |
| Pens of the Year
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12/29/2000: John Thomas Barnhart Sr. |
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Vintage Has to be the Parker 51, Under $100 Namiki Vanishing Point, Over $100.00 Visconti Medici (just because I love the looks), LE has to be the Spirit of St Louis by Krone because I love the idea of owning a bit of American History, even if I can't afford it! |
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12/29/2000: Brad Webb |
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Vintage: Waterman 52 in ripple
New <$100: Genius The Seine
New >$100: Sheaffer Intrigue
New LE: No choice |
| Pens of the Year 2000
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12/29/2000: glittermom1 |
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1. Conklin cresent filler for style, form and nib.
2. Waterman Phileas for reliability
3. Don't own ANY!
4. Ibid
5. A Swan made for the Singer Co. |
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12/29/2000: Mei-Ku |
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1. Wahl-Eversharp Doric Gold Seal
2. Aurora Ipsilon ( great writer!)
3. Toss-up between my Pelikan 400 and my Omas Paragon.
4. Montegrappa Millenium Dragon
5. Love all my pens |
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12/29/2000: Brad Gericke |
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1: Vintage: Esterbrook J/LJ (value for the money)
2: New pen under $100.00: Waterman Expert II (great writer; Namiki VP a close second)
3: New pen over $100.00: Parker Duofold (classic style and quality feel)
4: New Limited Edition any price: None (Too many "LE's", all overpriced)
5: worst pen of the year: Levenger True Writer (leak, leak, leak)
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| Pen(s) of the Year
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12/29/2000: John King Tarpinian |
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1. Parker 51 ~ 2. Cross ATX ~ 3. Aurora Mare ~ 4. MB Skeleton ~ 5. MB 144 |
| greenhorn vote
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12/29/2000: einv |
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I've been collecting seriously for about
one month only, so here it goes:
(1) watermans ideal eyedroppers
(2) Parker frontier
(3) Parker duofold centennial
(4) no experience
(5) none yet |
| Pen of the Year
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12/29/2000: John Maloney |
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1)Waterman Hundred Year Pen with a flexible nib.
2)Waterman Phileas 3)Shaffer Intrigue 4) No experience
5)Anthing by Wearever. |
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12/29/2000: Stuart L. Malone |
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1) Vintage pen of the year? I don't get the point, so I will say Sheaffer Balance ringtop telephone dialer in blue/black.
2) Namiki VP
3) Stipula Saturno
4) No idea.
5) Any handcrafted pen with the cheap German plated nibs. Yech! |
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12/29/2000: Michael AuYeung |
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1 - Parker 51
2 - Cross ATX
3 - Sheaffer Intrigue
4 - No vote
5 - Montblanc Generations
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12/29/2000: Jeff C. |
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I'm somewhat reluctant to join in, as I've only been collecting for about four months. With that caveat:
1. Parker 51; 2. Waterman Phileas (the pen that started it all for me); 3. Pelikan M600; 4. none--I'm trying to stay away from limited editions; 5. Pelikan Level 5 (not an awful pen, but needlessly complicated and not a great writer; certainly not worth more than the $25 I paid for it in Pelikan-SRW's clearance sale). |
| G2 refills
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12/29/2000: J Wolfe |
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Anybody know of some place I can buy Pilot G2 refills (fine pt blue) that doesn't cost $8 in shipping for a $7 package of refills? Help! I can't find them in any local office supply stores. |
| ideal eyedroper cap?
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12/29/2000: einv |
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hi! i'm looking for a cap (currently
making do with a plastic one from a
throwaway pen!) for a recent purchase
of a Waterman's "ideal" (pat. date
feb 12 & nov 4 1884, USA) eyedropper
pen over eBay. Would any of you have
a cap that might fit this great writer?
is it possible to find replacement nibs (they
are the flexible kind)? thanks for your help! |
| Pen of the Year
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12/29/2000: Thomas Belasco |
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1) Parker 51
2)Waterman Phileas
3) Pelikan 800
There are no votes for LE ... I am afraid to start thinking about them or I amight start buying them
4) No worst pen |
| Pens for Sale
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12/29/2000: Bruce G |
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Great new pens at great prices! PARKER: 1 pearl-and-black Duofold Centennial FP, fine nib, $249; 1 pearl-and-black Duofold International FP, fine nib, $229; 1 gray Duofold Intl. FP, fine pt., $229. WATERMAN: Carene (green shimmer, deep blue, orange) FP, fine & med. nibs., $119; Carene Deluxe, black, fine pt., $145. AURORA, 2 green marble, 1 blue marble Optima ballpoints, $115; 1 Primavera Ballpoint, $120. VISCONTI Kaleido FPs, most colors, med. & f. pts., $229.
ALSO, one scarecely used Cross Soft Tip, about 15 yrs. old, model now called Selectip because it uses thick BP refill, marker, highlighter, and rollerball refills. Came with fine and med. soft-tip refills. Med. refill still worked when I found pen a few months ago. That surprised the company. I used the med. refill and am prioviding a new one to the buyer. Orig. fine-point refill unopened. Typical chrome Cross finish. $18.
Add $5/shipment for s&h. |
| Pen Meeting in Northern California
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12/29/2000: Joyce Levy |
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The Pan Pacific Pen Club will meet in Los Gatos, California, south of San Francisco and west of San Jose, on Saturday, January 13, 2001. Email me for details if you are not on our mailing list. |
| Pens of the Year
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12/29/2000: Tom Watson |
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Vintage - Sheaffer Balance Oversize
Under $100 - Namiki Vanishing Point
Over $100 - Stipula Duetto
Limited Edition - Omas T2
Worst - No Vote |
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12/29/2000: Juliette Neuckens |
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1) Parker 51
2) Sheaffer
3) Waterman Carene Deluxe
4) Montegrappa "Juliette" (wish I had one)
5) No bad experience. |
| Pens available
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12/29/2000: Steve |
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Hi to all,
I have these pens for sale,
1: Pelikan Tortoise, from Levenger, medium nib this is like
a 400, but with a different cap. A great writer, has been
used lightly, with inner and outer boxes. $90.00
2: Cross fountain pen, this is an older Cross fp, is
of narrow design, must have been made in the late 80's,
pen is close to mint condition, 14K yellow GF cap and BBL
fine 14K nib, is in
an original maroon leatherette box with papers,
cartridge fill or converter. Without converter. $90.00
3: Waterman Kultur, clear transparent blue, fine nib, $20.00
4: Waterman Phileas, red marble cap & bbl, medium nib plus
converter $20.00
please add $5.00 for insured priority mail domestic shipping.
Thanks, happy new year!
Steve
oyster55@earthlink.net
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| Pens of the year
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12/29/2000: M. S. (Jimmie) Cockburn |
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1- Vintage: Waterman # 42 Safety.
2.- Namiki Vanishing Point
3.-Delta 365
4.-Montegrappa, Milenium Dragon 2000
5.- Worst Pen of the Year:
Omas Harlechin
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| Voting for Pen of Year
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12/29/2000: Bernadette Landolf |
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Vintage --- Pelikan 100N
New Under $100 --- Lamy Safari
New Over $100 --- Omas T2 Milord with Titanium nib
New LE --- Omas Lucens/Extra Lucens
Worst Pen of the Year --- Sheaffer Intrigue |
| New Catalog
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12/29/2000: Steve |
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Visconti is proud to announce the arrival of their "2001 Catalog".If you would like a copy sent to you ,you can E-MAIL me at steve@viscontiusa.com . Happy Holidays from Visconti U.S.A |
| Pen Of The Year Update
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12/29/2000: Dean Tweeddale |
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Just three more days to get your vote in for Penlovers Pen(s) of the year. Remember everyone who votes will be entered in a drawing for a copy of Lambrou’s new book, “Fountains Pens, US and UK” that has been donated by Sam of Pendemonium.
The four categories are:
1 - Vintage pen of the year, any vintage pen counts here, the model and manufacturer with the most votes wins.
2 - New pen under $100.00, an important category to many of us, an affordable pen that writes for a daily user.
3 - New pen over $100.00, not a limited edition though.
4 - New Limited Edition any price, however must have been released in the year 2000.
5 - Oh and maybe one other category how about worst pen of the year.
In the Vintage race Parker 51's have a significant lead so far with Parker vac's and Parker Duofold's tied as runner up. Interesting that almost 75% of the votes in Vintage are for Parker pens. The new pen under $100 is a little tighter race with first place right now going to Namiki's Vanishing Point but only two votes back is Watermans Phileas and the Expert II just three votes back from that. The New pen over $100 is another tight race with a suprise at least to me, the Modern Parker Duofold Centennial and Sheaffer Intrigue are tied for first with five other pens in close second. Limited editions, the Aurora Mare leads with the Omas Lucens, MB Schiller, Stipla Iris, and Omas T2 tied for close second. In the worst pen category the leader/looser is the Modern MB especially the 144. All this can change over the next three days so get your votes in and you'll have a chance at winning the book. I'll do my best to post the results on January 1st. Dean |
| Re: Mike: Levenger Pen Case
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12/28/2000: Richard |
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Mike, you've misunderstood my post. Cotton and tape will work, sure--until the tape gums up the finish on the wood, or the adhesive breaks down and lets go, or... Follow the link I gave (http://members.bellatlantic.net/~rbbinder/NorthernWoods/boosters.html) to see a product specifally designed to deal with the problem of long slots and short pens. |
| Pen of the Year
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12/28/2000: Will Thorpe |
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1. Vintage Pen: Eversharp 1939 Coronet.
2. New pen under $100: Waterman Phileas.
3. New pen over $100: Aurora Mare.
4. New LE: Krone HMS Victory.
5. Worst pen: That Iris thing.
I would have voted for the Esterbrook J series (J, SJ, LJ) pen as best vintage pen because the plastic doesn't shrink, the trim is hardly ever brasses, the colors are vibrant, the nibs are easy to replace, the sacs are also easy to replace, the bars were good and are easy to replace, produced in US, Canada, England, Mexico, Brazil. However Esterbrooks don't seem to get mentioned in these great books (except Franks repair book and Paul Hobans book on Esterbrooks)! |
| Levenger Pen Case
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12/28/2000: Mike |
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RICHARD: I went to Levenger to see your shopkeeper's pen case. It looks very attractive. May I advise you to pull out the tray and put cotton in the bottome section with a piece of tape across. This will hold your shorter pens from slipping down. Of course I realize this isn't exactly what you would expect from a case but it looks very handsome on your desk, I am sure. |
| PEN OF THE YEAR
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12/28/2000: B. L. COLE |
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I choose the Parker 51 Vacuumatic, the 51 Aerometric, and the Parker 61--These three pens are my favorite pens that I own and not necessarily in this sequence. |
| The Levenger Shopkeeper's Pen Case is great!
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12/28/2000: Richard |
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But the slots are too long. Or else your pens are too short. If you’re like me, you were really excited when your Levenger Shopkeeper’s Pen Case arrived, only to find yourself a little disappointed as you watched your pens, especially those 4” ringtops, slide right down out of view. You shouldn't have to take the trays out to enjoy your pens! And now you don’t have to. Check out Northern Woods Pen Boosters at http://members.bellatlantic.net/~rbbinder/NorthernWoods/boosters.html |
| Parker silver fountain pen
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12/28/2000: Ken Rogers |
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I am looking for a good condition, good writing Parker fountain pen. Please email cost and image if possible if you have one. Thanks,
Ken |
| MB Hemingways
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12/28/2000: Craig Nelson |
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http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll |
| Mont Blanc Hemingwy
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12/28/2000: Douglas Eu |
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Anyone know where I can find a MOnt Blanc Hemingway limited edition fountain pen? Thanks. |
| Diamond Medal Emblem
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12/28/2000: Andy Rothman |
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I'm looking for the emblem that goes atop the flat top oversize Diamond Medal pen. If anyone has one for sale (or a parts pen or cap with one on it), please e-mail me back channel. Thanks very much. |
| Rotring piston converter bottles
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12/27/2000: Karen |
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I am looking for supplier of plastic bottles used by Rotring for their bottled inks. I have only been able to find them in a gift pack of 10 bottles, and want to purchase the bottles empty, if possible. I am absolutely in love with the bottle. Its plastic, can fill the converter without mess so can fill your pen anywhere you are. Please let me know if anyone knows how to find these bottles. I have been searching all over. Thanks. |
| Pen Of The Year Vote
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12/27/2000: Dot Younginer |
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Pen of the year: 1)Vintage: my personal favorite, a desk Duofold in the orange color..I've used it for several years and it just gets better! 2) Best new pen under $100 - no contest, the Rotring Initial. 3) Best new pen over $100 - again, no contest...the Waterman Edson
4)No vote 5) Worst pen - I'll have to go along with the general opinion, the Mont Blanc (any and all...). Thanks for the chance to give my opinion! |
| Oops, new vote for pen of the year.
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12/27/2000: David Kaplan |
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Sorry Dean, I didn't pay attention to the criteria
1 - Vintage pen of the year: Vac Oversize two-toned nib.
2 - New pen under $100.00. Namiki Vanishing Point. (Actually I have the old style that cost less than 100.00 at the time).
3 - New pen over $100.00. Aurora Talentum and OMAS Paragon
4 - New Limited Edition. I don't own any. I would rather spend my money on a vintage pen.
5 - Oh and maybe one other category how about worst pen of the year. Any modern pen other than those that I mentioned above.
They just don't make 'em like they used to. |
| Pen of the Year
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12/27/2000: David Kaplan |
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For me it's
1. Vac Oversize two-toned Mottishawed nib. Wet writer between fine and medium
2. Mabie Todd Swan #44 Eternal.
3. Waterman #7 red band.
None of my moderns qualify with the possible exception of my OMAS Paragon.
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| Patents
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12/27/2000: Bob |
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RE: patents. The Collectors.org web site has a listing of patent numbers arranged by year. This can be helpful in pinning down the approximate age of an item marked with a patent number. |
| pen of the year
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12/27/2000: Gary |
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I have been into vintage pens for about 3-4 months now, so the first question is very hard.I second most of the choices already given, and i just inked up a PFM II, what a great pen!
My choices:
Vintage - Big Red
New under $100 - I have not bought any this year - so new to me Parker 51 with gold fill clip on chrome
New over $100 -only pen i bought was the MB Noir et noir - 2nd choice PFM II (though i paid considerably less)
LE- hard to say only really pay attention to MB , so its Schiller, I would have bought if it wasn't for this darn vintage bug
Worst - are you kidding - every pen is a joy |
| POTY
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12/27/2000: John |
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Here's my take:
Vintage: Estie J
Modern <100: Sheaffer Intrigue (with nfty Ashford coupon to put it in this category)
Modern >100: Pelikan M800
LE: Don't have any.
Worst Looking: Rotring Core -- although it's a very good writer for the price.
John |
| Pen of the Year
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12/27/2000: Frank Crescioni |
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1) Sheaffer PFM IV (nice size and it has a snorkel)
2) Aurora Idea (Neon, cheap and realiable)
3) Sheaffer Intrigue in whale shark pattern (just barely over $100)
4) Zoss LE by Bexley
5) MB 144 (small, fragile and pricey) |
| re: Pen Of The Year Vote
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12/27/2000: Waco Johnny D |
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1. Waterman 52/56; runner-up: Parker
Vacumatic
2. Waterman Expert II; runner-up:
Cross Solo
3. Stipula Saturno; runner-up:
Visconti Ragtime Medici
4. (no vote)
5. Worst pen: too many to award the
prize just to one. |
| Pen o' the year
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12/27/2000: david |
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Vintage?- Canadian Vac Maxima (green) with two-tone broad+ ultra-flex nib that sings across the paper. Modern- Workhorse Pelikan 800 in blue.
happy new yr.
David
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| Pen Of The Year
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12/26/2000: Fran |
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1) Parker 51
2) Harley-Davidson by Waterman
3) any DuPont in the Olympio/Orpheo line
4) just about any Krone LE
5) any modern MB
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| Waterman Repair Service Address
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12/26/2000: Doctor Nib |
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Real and Mike:
Gillette service for Parker and
Waterman pens is now located at--
2200 N. Foster Ave.
Janesville, Wi. 53547
(phone number should be the same)
Heaven help us when Newell/Rubber-
maid takes control!!!
Doctor Nib |
| DEADLINE for 1928 Parker Duofold Monoplane model
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12/26/2000: Len Provisor |
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Last call to place your order for this fantastic replica model of the Parker Duofold Monolpane. Production is strictly limited to orders received by MONDAY DEC. 31. This fantastic replica model is an 18" wingspan, all solid wood construction, 30 coats of paint and hand lettered design. Hand made from original model blueprints and Parker family archive photos, this would be a great addition to your pen ephemera collection. Best of all, each model is personally signed by Geoffrey S. Parker, great grandson of George S. Parker. Several customers have ordered this model in all Mandarin yellow, exactly the same as the orange, with same lettering. It looks fantastic, especially with your Duofold Sr. desk pen mounted on the base. Less than 200 of these models will be made world-wide, destined to become a very rare and highly desireable collectible. Visit www.inkblotters.com for close-up images of this great model as well as actual vintage photos. VISA MASTERCARD AMEX Personal checks (drawn on U.S. banks)
$ 250. ea plus UPS from IL. Shipped safely world-wide.
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| thanks for address
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12/26/2000: real |
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thanks mike.I wanted to confirm the address.It is the same that appears in my waterman carene guarantee bloket.Thanks a lot! |
| Waterman Repair
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12/26/2000: Mike |
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REAL:Waterman/Parker Repair Service
1400 North Parker Drive
Janesville, WI 53545
1-800-BESTPEN
EXEC OFFICES: 1-800-523-2486
1-617-421-8383
FAX:1-617-421-8099
Hopes this helps with your troubled Carene!!! |
| Waterman address
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12/26/2000: real |
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I need the address for Waterman Central Tech. Service in USA(Gillete co. ??),My W.Carene is not working and I need to send it for repair or change!Any idea,please,let me know |
| 50% off Sale
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12/26/2000: Ken Jones |
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We are having our after Christmas sale and have many pen lines on sale such as all Dupont pens, lighters and limited editions at 50% off. Other brands on sale are selected Omas and Aurora at 50% off Give us a call at 301-468-6939 or drop me an e-mail. Thanks Ken Jones |
| Pens of the Year
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12/26/2000: brian |
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1.Parker Vacumatic 2.Visconti pericles 2001 3. Stipula Duetto 4. Omas Luciens/Extra |
| Pens of the Year
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12/25/2000: Reuben |
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1--Parker Duofold Red Senior; 2--Waterman Expert II; 3--Parker Duofold Centennial; 4--Aurora Mare; 5--Nakimi VP II. |
| Pens of the year
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12/25/2000: Ron |
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vintage-Parker 51
modern under 100.00-waterman phileas
modern over 100.00-Aurora Optina
LE-Bexley Delux Mandrin Yellow(250)
May you always find the perfect Nib.
Ron |
| 2001 Project Suggestion
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12/25/2000: Dave Glass |
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Mike- I think your idea to inventory patent dates on pens is interesting. I don't know how you propose to go about the inventory, but you may want to start with the Patent Gazette, which lists all patents issued in patent date order, and contains indices crossreferenced by patent title and inventor name. I have been researching Conklin patents and have gone through many of the Gazettes beginning around 1891. My search is incomplete, but so far I have found 16 patents related to Conklin. I saw many more associated with Waterman, Parker, Sheaffer, etc. as I was scanned the lists. If collectors are interested in pursuing this project, it might be useful to divide the task year by year rather than by maunfacturers to avoid needlessly repetitive trips through each patent resource. Lets see if there are enough people interested to warrant a joint project. Cheers, Dave Glass |
| 2001 project suggestion
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12/25/2000: mike rosen |
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I propose that antique writing collectors index the patent dates often found on writing instruments. I often will come across a pen with a patent date on the cap, or a pencil that is otherwise unmarked except for the patent date. This would be a useful tool to all collectors. It would assist in identification. Have a good year and happy hunting! |
| Pens of the Year
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12/25/2000: Gary |
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Vintage - Parker 51/Waterman (any flex nib)
Modern Under $100 - Namiki VP
Modern Over $100 - Pilot #10 Music Nib (Thanks Andy L.!)
LE - N/A |
| Philly Pen Show
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12/25/2000: Allen Gross |
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Well penlovers, in just 2 weeks the 2001 show season starts with the Philadelphia Pen Show. Held Jan. 5,6 & 7, at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel. You can still get exhibitor tables or an early buyer's pass by calling Geoff or Bernie at 800-440-7367. For hotel reservations call 215-448-2000. This show has always been excellent , including a 1st class auction on Saturday. |
| 51 breather tubes
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12/25/2000: David Nishimura |
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Vac-filling 51s used plastic breather tubes. Aerometric 51s used long metal tubes -- the material was sterling silver.
If you have to put in a replacement, I'd opine that plastic would be superior to brass. I'd be concerned about corrosion with the brass, and the K&S tubing is both larger in diameter than the original tubes and much stiffer, and thus more likely to cause some interference with the action of squeezing the sac. |
| New Pelikan 1931 White Gold For Sale
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12/25/2000: Fai |
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Merry X'Mas To All PenLovers:
I have received a few pcs of the new Pelikan 1931 (White Gold) . Interested pls. e-mail for price & image
Fai (opusopus@netvigator.com) |
| Pen Of the Year
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12/25/2000: Bill |
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Vintage: MB 149 first or second year,
prior to the whole injection moulded
buisiness. Or the 139L, I think I got
mine within the last year.
Modern under $100: Namiki VP, old style.
Never thought I would like 'em, but
won an old style in matte black, and
it's ended up in my pocket just about
every day since!
Modern over $100: A tough call.....
The new Conklins are very nice indeed,
if you like BIG celluloid pens. On the other
hand, the new Stipula Duetto is
certainly nothing at which to sneeze.
I suppose my vote has to go to the
Montegrappa Cosmopolitan Baroque
Pattern I bought from Mary at the LA show.
And I swear the salesperson had nothing
to do with it's place as modern pen
of the year.....
LE: Stipula Iris? Conklin? OMAS
Titanium? OMAS Lucens? Aurora Jumbuleaum?
Krone Apollo 11? OK, Just kidding on the
Krone! For the rest, I can't decide, it's
dead even tie! Bill |
| Pen of the Year
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12/24/2000: Andy Rothman |
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1. Vintage -- Parker 51, either vac or aerometric; 2. New under $100 -- Lamy 2000; 3. New over $100 -- Sheaffer Legacy II lined black with Palladium cap; 4. LE -- Stipula Saturno LE in blue/green. |
| pen of the year
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12/24/2000: sherman barnes |
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These are strictly the pens I
have enjoyed the most this year -
Vintage: Parker 51 (aero) ;
under $100 - Waterman Phileas;
Over $100 - Sheaffer Legacy I;
LE - don't own any! (but I'd like
to get a Sheaffer Balance LE;
Worst Pen - almost anything I buy from
e-bay
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| Pen Of The Year Vote
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12/24/2000: Mark |
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Vintage - Parker 51
Modern Under $100 - Lamy 2000
Modern Over $1000 - Sheaffer Legacy II
New LE - Lamy 2000 LE/SE
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| Pens of the Year
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12/24/2000: Robert Sachs |
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1 – Vintage - Montblanc L139
2 - New pen under $100.00 – Alvin ($9)
3 - New pen over $100.00 - Levenger Argento
4 - New Limited Edition – Stipula Iris
5 - Worst – I don’t have a worst pen
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| Looking 2 Buy
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12/24/2000: Mr. Ed |
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PLEASE HELP! Lost my favorite pen in the collection. If u have and want to sell, or know where I can buy a Mont Blanc Le Gran Silver Barley Roller Ball please drop me a note. I care nothing about the box/ presentation. The pen must of course be dent free and in very good to spectacular condition. Willing to pay a very reasonable price!!! Please contact me ASAP Thanx! |
| Pen of the Year
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12/24/2000: Lee |
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1. I don't use a FP for work but have several in my office at home. When I travel for business I take a couple of 75's or Duofolds outfitted as RB's. At home, I use the Parker 75 with any variation of the many nibs available. My favorite is the Spanish Treasure because its like writing with a piece of history. Another favorite is the 18kt Rainbow but does not get writtten with because of the delicate finish but it is a beautiful pen. Mechanically simple 75's are easy to work and write with.
2. Parker 51 with a sterling or gold cap. Good solid and dependable
3. late 80's Parker Duofold Centennial; good buy for the money. Will be tougher to find in the future.
4. na. Seen them and some are truly beautiful but see Saul Kitchener below
5. Any pen that doesn't work regardless of price.
Can we get a new vote counter? Dean had trouble counting pizzas in Columbus much less votes. |
| Pen of the Year
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12/24/2000: Laurent |
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1 - Vintage pen of the year:
Sheaffer snorkel (any model, including PFM).
2 - New pen under #100: Sheaffer
No-Nonsense, Vintage, Calligraphic -
the cheap flat-tops that write so
well. I gave one of them with a
broad italic nib to a student who
admired my Sheaffers and was
particularly taken with the italic
nib, and received a wonderfully-written
thank-you note in return.
3 - New pen over $100.00, not a
limited edition: The Sheaffer Intrigue.
4 - New Limited Edition: none this year.
5 - Worst pen of the year: Namiki
Vanishing Point II, which can't be
held comfortably because the clip is
right under your extended index
finger (except maybe by someone who
uses inelegant writing "posture." |
| Pen of the Year (POTY)
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12/24/2000: Bruce |
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Best Vintage: Waterman 56 Ripple with flexible nib (comfy size, simple, attractive, great writer) --- Best modern under $100: Sheaffer Non-nonsense (at that price, how can you ever be disappointed?) --- Best modern over $100: Bexley, original style, any material you like (if there is a problem, you can always see Howard) --- Best 2000 LE: It's a toss-up between MB Schiller (the only MB besides Agatha Christie that I like), or Omas T-2 (only because I personally know two real people who like theirs a lot) --- Worst: I concur with Jeff L on the Lepine Graphyscaf (has anybody actually seen somebody write with one?). |
| Pen of the Year
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12/24/2000: Saul Kitchener |
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1.First year Parker 51; 2.Vac-fil
Parker 51; 3.Aerometric Parker 51;
4.Sheaffer Snorkel with a Triumph
nib; 5.Sheaffer 1930's Balance Pen.
(Obviously I can't use a flexible
nib.) I have been biting my tongue
reading the various postings about
problems with new pens. I have never
seen such gluttons for punishment,
and the only thing I can say is that
you deserve everything. It is difficult
for me to understand how anyone can
spend such outrageous sums on what
has apparently been demonstrated time
and time again as crap. I know from
where I speak. I worked in pen retail
for 9 years and have horror stories
of my own. I don't really need to
read all of yours, but they are
further proof. Great writing pens
can be had every hour of the day on
the internet for $50 or under. Mont
Blanc is missing a great retailing
opportunity(they don't miss many).
They should simply sell caps which
could be clipped in a pocket with
the white star peeking out. Prestige
fantasies could be easily fulfilled
and you would have the double benefit
of not having to write with it.
I don't want to only pick on Mont
Blanc(it's so easy,though), believe
me all the others deserve it, too.
The Golden Age of Writing Instruments
ended when Parker ceased production
of 51s. Welcome to the Age of Lead.
Happy Holidays!!
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| Pens of the Year
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12/24/2000: Craig Nelson |
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1 Vintage: Parker Big Red Duofold
2 Under 100: Harley
3 Over 100: Edson (at clearance prices)
4 LE: The Krones with a famous person's hair or fingernails in them . . . |
| Thanks Sam
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12/24/2000: Raymond Wong |
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Thanks to Sam of Pendemonium for the book. Can I vote more than once for more than one chance in the draw? Just kidding. |
| Pen of the Year
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12/24/2000: Dean Tweeddale |
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Here is a great reason to post your selections for Pen(s) of the Year. Sam of Pendemonium has just offered a copy of Lambrou’s new book, “Fountains Pens, US and UK” to be given away to one lucky person who posts a “Pen of the Year” response. Everyone’s name, who posts a “Pen of the Year” message, will go into a hat for the drawing for this book. So before the end of the year get your vote in so your name can get in the hat. I’ll do my best to have all the votes tallied and announce the winners and the lucky winner of the drawing on Jan 1. If you have sent your vote directly to me via email you will have to re-vote on the bulletin board to be entered in the drawing. Be sure to include a valid email address so we may get in touch with you if you are the lucky winner. Seasons best to all. Dean Tweeddale |
| Pen of the Year
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12/24/2000: Jeff L. |
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Prices mentioned are "street" price, not MSRP.
1)Vintage: Parker Duofold "Mandarin"
2)New <$100: Waterman Expert II 2000
3)New >$100: Montegrappa Symphony
4)New L.E.: Aurora Mare (Y2K only)
5)New L.E.: Pelikan White Tiger(all years)
6)Worst: Lepine Graphyscaf
7)Best Fishing Lure: Lepine Graphyscaf
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| wahl eversharp and ambassador
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12/24/2000: Gary |
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I have two questions this holiday season, hopefully someone will be able
to offer some help.
1. I have a chance to pick up a wahl eversharp gold seal fp with deco
band. The color is jade and the and the barrel has great color, the cap
has some discoloration. and the clip is missing. The price is $125 ,
does this sound like a good price for the pen? What are my chances of
finding a clip?
2. I recently picked up a Ambassador in a green cross hatch pattern. It
is a bulb filler and that is why i bought it. Something different. The
feed is a eversharp skyline style feed and the nib is silver though it
appears the gold finish has worn off, the nib says " kreko iridium
tipped fine" . Is the feed and nib correct? I realize companies may have
bought parts from a central place or used similar styles. I was just
wondering, too bad more of the reference books don't show nib and feed
styles.
Thanks and Happy Holidays
Gary
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| Ink recipes recovered
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12/24/2000: Mark |
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Good news and an important discovery! I found that if you use Google as your search engine that they actually store a copy of the page that contains the words you are searching for. I was able to retrieve the recipes this way and not only printed them out but saved the page. If anyone else needs this page and can't pull it up just e-mail me and I'll send it. |
| Ink Recipes
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12/24/2000: Mark |
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Anyone know what's up with the ink recipes page? I've tried for a few days now to pull it up but it gives me 404 - not found. Any one have a copy of the recipes if this site is dead?
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| Waterman - Carene
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12/24/2000: Dean |
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I have a Waterman Carene, they appear to be made of brass with a very nice lacquer finish. The caps do not post well and in my case even if I post the cap very tightly it will work loose and fall off while I’m writing. My conclusion is it a nice pen with a slight design flaw so when I write with it the cap gets held in my hand or set on the desk. Dean |
| Parker 51/vac filler tubes
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12/24/2000: Dean |
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I have used some 1/16” thin brass tubing to replace some of the Aero and Vac filler tubes. This can be purchased at many hobby shops and model airplane stores. I believe that the company that makes it is called K&S, they make all sorts of sizes and shapes of brass, aluminum, and plastic, usually in 12” lengths. I have taken 51’s apart and found metal breather tubes in them, not sure what type of metal as they were very corroded. I would imagine that the ones that I have replaced with brass breather tubes have more that likely corroded also, but the pens work just fine. I would agree though that plastic will last much longer so that could be reason to use it verses metal. Dean |
| Pens of the Year
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12/23/2000: JiaXian |
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1 - Parker Vacumatic Maxima in golden pearl
2 - Namiki VP
3 - Montegrappa Extra
4 - Namiki Double Dragon :-)
Happy holidays!
Regards,
JiaXian |
| Pen of the Year
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12/23/2000: Karmann |
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1. Vintage-Parker 51, 2. Under $100-Waterman Phileas, 3. Over $100-Sheaffer Intrigue, 4. Don't know much about L.E., 'cept the husband would choke me if I spent $1000 or more on a pen, 5.Modern Osmiroid Calligraphy pens!
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| Pen Of The Year
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12/23/2000: Mike |
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1) Vintage - Estabrook Red nib 1556 2) Under $100 - Waterman Phileas Blk 3) Over $100 - Mont Blanc Sterling Mozart(cartidge thank the Lord) 4)LE- Delta Pantheon - only 100 in the whole world 5) A pen that doesn't work. |
| Waterman - Carene RollerBall
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12/23/2000: Andrew |
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Can anyone tell me anything about this pen. Is the barrel made of plastic? Plus the cap won't stay on tight on the back of the pen when writing - I'm affraid it will fall off when im writing. Please comment or offer suggestions. |
| Pen of the Year
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12/23/2000: Joel |
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Vintage - Parker vacumatic major in Emerald, Azure or Burgundy Pearl; New under 100 ? Maybe the Namiki Vanishing Point - don;t own one; New over $100, Pelikan 400 (but I really like the Parker Black and Pearl); New Ltd Ed? Who knows, I don't like any of them very much, not even the Parkers; Worst pen - Wearever (generally trash materials), followed by Skylines - again, a material problem and the fact that it tries to looks like a train. Happy Holidays. :-)
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| funky ink!
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12/23/2000: einv |
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hey penlovers, here's a new recipe
for funky ink! i had occassion to buy
the Sheaffer convertor- mini ink bottle package
(retails for 3.99 at hobby lobby) and
poured the "king's gold" ink into a
new blue scrip ink bottle. The resulting color
is grayish blue green (make sure to shake
the big bottle well!) with variations
depending on the pen you use to write with.
(a "quick" pen giving more green, etc) What's more
the color changes as the ink dries.
have fun! |
| Parker 51/vac filler tubes
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12/23/2000: Ron |
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I'm not sure that the original ones WERE metal. All of the ones that I've encountered were a plastic of some sort. Metal would corrode in the acid of the ink, I would think. It takes a little creative work to taper the end, but I use the plastic spray tubes like the ones that come with WD-40. Radio Shack sells them separately. Properly tapered, and the hole enlarged to about 1/16", you have a nice snug fit, and the tube will last as long as the pen. |
| pen of the year
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12/23/2000: Ron |
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1] Vintage pen: Parker Duofold. It was the "Big Red" ads back in '72 that had me lusting for one, and vintage pens in general. Couldn't imagine back then that they were still around!! #2] Pen under $100: Levenger True Writer. Don't laugh! They're decently made, and the smoothest writing pens that I have! Better than my Agatha! A close second is the Namiki VP. #3] OVER $100- Waterman Carene. A nice hefty pen. #4] - no vote. #5]Since no year or price limit is stated - WEAREVER! I had these back in 4th grade. The cap was always full of ink, I _always_ had blue fingers....34 years later I still shudder when I see one! |
| Breather tube for Aero 51
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12/23/2000: John |
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Any ideas for replacement breather tubes for an aero-fill 51? One option obviously is to use some thin plastic tubing, and ream out the hole on the feed so it fits, but I would like to try to use a metal tube like the original. I know I can salvage one from a trashed 51, but is there a source for replacement tubing? Thanks, John |
| Parker 51
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12/23/2000: Bob Walls |
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I picked up a couple of Parker 51's on ebay. They both looked black in the scan, but one was a dark purple/plum color. I have a cordivan-brown one and thought that this was the same color until I had both in bright light. It is really purple. This pen is a aerometric filler, I guess from the late 40's or early 50's. Is this an unusual color? I have black, gray, and teal.
Thanks. |
| Pens of the Year
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12/23/2000: Len |
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1) Parker "51" 2)rOtring Core
3) Stipula Saturno 4) Yard-O-Led Millenium 5) I never met a pen I didn't like ! |
| Pens of the year
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12/23/2000: Steve |
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1. Any vintage lever-filled Sheaffer with a Triumph nib. 2,3,4,5. N/A, I can't get interested in new pens with all that great vintage stuff available. |
| Pen of the year
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12/23/2000: Allan Fuld |
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By what criteria do you judge "The Pen Of The Year"? By looks, or feel or by the way it writes? I have a collection of Sheaffer Flattops,many of which I've never used, but I have a favorite one for looks, and I switch around using others. If I were'nt a Sheaffer Collector, I would say that the Parker Duofold of the 1920's would qualify for all around best all around pen . |
| Pens of the Year
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12/23/2000: Vicki |
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1. Parker 51
2. Namiki VP
3. Waterman Carene/Montegrappa Reminiscence
4. no vote
5. Mont Blanc, any and all after '70 |
| Pens of the Year
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12/23/2000: ~Michael~ |
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I'll only vote in the Vintage category. My vote is for the Wahll Gold Pen ... aka .... Coronet. I've lusted after this pen for years and in 2000 acquired a pen and pencil set. |
| Pens of the Year
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12/23/2000: Ross |
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Tough!
1)Vintage: Parker Vacumatic;
2)New <$100: Sheaffer Prelude;
3)New>$100: Stipula Novecento;
4)Year 2000 LE: Delta Republic of the Seas;
5)Worst: The Legendary modern MB 144
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| Pen of Year Votes
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12/23/2000: scott |
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1] Vintage pen: NV 2] New Under $100: Namiki Vanishing Point (M)
3] New Over $100: Aurora Optima (Blue Marbled - F) 4] New LE: Montegrappa Historia (Parchment - F)
5] Worst Pen: Lepine Cybergraph |
| Pen of the year votes
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12/23/2000: Mark |
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My votes are: 1. Sheaffer Crest Deluxe with Triumph nib 2. Waterman Phileas 3. Visconti Kaleido 4. Krone Spaces in Time 5. any modern Montblanc |
| My Votes
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12/23/2000: Raymond Wong |
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Here are my votes:
(1) Vintage pen: Parker 51
(2) New pen under $100: Cross Radiance
(3) New pen over $100: Parker Duofold Centennial
(4) New Limited Edition: Aurora Mare
(5) Worse pen: Mont Blanc 144
Merry Christmas and thanks to Dean Tweeddale for setting up this. |
| Pen Of The Year Vote
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12/23/2000: Dean Tweeddale |
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Hi fellow Penlovers,
I'm thinking maybe we can have some year end fun and have a vote for Penlovers pen(s) of the year. Maybe I'll even figure out an award to give to the winners. I'm suggesting four categories:
1 - Vintage pen of the year, any vintage pen counts here, the model and manufacturer with the most votes wins.
2 - New pen under $100.00, an important category to many of us, an affordable pen that writes for a daily user.
3 - New pen over $100.00, not a limited edition though.
4 - New Limited Edition any price, however must have been released in the year 2000.
5 - Oh and maybe one other category how about worst pen of the year.
I'll tally the votes between now and the end of the year and post the results. Your welcome to vote in all or some of the categories. You can either send your vote to me via email (deant@seanet.com) or better for all Penlovers post them on the bulletin board for everyone to read. I know there are lots of you folks out there so go ahead and start placing your votes. Happy Holidays,
Dean |
| Montblanc... |
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12/22/2000: Alan |
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I will say in the defense of the 4810 that I have an Optima that lost a
piston on the first attempt to fill it - it was then sent back to Aurora and I had it
returned within a week. That is where Montblanc is different. Warranty service seems to
take months on end. I am impatient so I usually end up paying someone else to do the work
for me. Then again, I did have to wait over four months to have a nib exchange done on my
OMAS T2. However, no technical problems with those pens, in my experience. It is a classic
situation: Montblanc has the spotlight because they are so well know and have a huge
advertising budget. Practically everyone has heard of Montblanc. How many have heard of
OMAS? Mostly just people interested in pens or collectors. Just because Montblanc has the
most attention does NOT mean it is the BEST pen. People often confuse popularity with
quality. They are much different. |
| new pen skips |
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12/22/2000: DonM |
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I have purchased a brand new Pelikan 800 and a Parker centennial. Both
are impressive writing instruments with world class reputations. But they each have some
start up problems, and a tendency to skip on the downstroke. any suggestions? |
| Even when MBs work |
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12/22/2000: Craig Nelson |
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the writing quality is no better than a $75 Sonnet. If you pay more than
that, every extra cent is going to that snowcap logo. |
| Good Luck MIKE, Sincerely |
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12/22/2000: Raymond Wong |
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It is OK MIKE, to lose control once in a while. If I had read your post
about your buying the MB, I probably would not put in my last post on MB Complaint
website. Do let us know how it works. To tell you the truth, I know exactly how you feel.
On my pen wish list, there is still a MontBlanc lurking behind my Aurora, my Omas and my
Conway Stewart. I have just ordered my Aurora, so I am getting closer to my next MB. It
shall be the Chopin, which has a converter. No piston this time. |
| Mont Blanc Now and Then |
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12/22/2000: Raymond Wong |
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I guess that most of us know there is a dedicated website for people to
complain about MontBlanc pens. It is http://www.clearsail.net/~forrest/ which has not been
updated for months now. I wonder if same kind of website exist for other brands. Anyone
know? Also, I think the vintage MBs were better made. At least, I think the pistons were
better made then. So VICKI you are probably right. I still have a pair of ca.1966
MontBlanc 22 that seems to work quite well. |
| Mont Blanc ca.1966 |
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12/22/2000: Vicki |
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I would have to add my whine to the others who have been sorely
disappointed by the shoddiness of Mont Blanc pens and roller balls. HOWEVER, having said
that: I bought a beautiful 149 in 1966 or 1967 from Halls in Kansas City, and it has been
marvelous lo these many years. (Heavy grading by this English teacher!) I paid $35 for it
then (half my month's salary--lol) and I have loved it ever since. BUT, I have bought many
other Mont Blancs since and have had nothing but junk. I have finally quit with them, but
still love my "vintage" one. WERE they made differently then, or was I just
lucky? |
| Mt Blunk Owners |
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12/22/2000: Allan Fuld |
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Mabye you folks should try a Zantac 75. |
| Happy Holidays |
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12/22/2000: Penstop |
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Greetings:
Just a quick note to wish each and everyone of you and your families Seasons Greetings
from all of us at PenstopOnline. May the New Year bring you and yours health, happiness,
peace and prosperity.
Maryann and Steve
PenstopOnline |
| Weakness Prevails |
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12/22/2000: MIKE |
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(First, I am not the Mike in the E-mail under mine) I am the Mike who is
a glutton for punishment.Yesterday I told you about my Mont Blanc 149 which refused to ink
and with pressure by me snapped inside breaking off the winding bar and leaving me with a
piston needing a winding stem and a possible $55.00 repair bill. I say I am a glutton
because in today's E-Mail comes a promotional discount of $150.00 from Ashford.com.
Naturally being interested in pens I browsed in the pen department and there it was, an
already discounted Mont Blanc 146DS (sterling silver cap/black barrel) with the chance to
deduct another large sum of money. I went back to the site three times and then I gave
in.I was hooked.The pen looks so beautiful, large and comfortable to hold, I lost control.
I was smittened by this pen.I myself have had a negative experience but it didn't seem to
matter.Lack of reasoning overcame me. Call me crazy or whatever I just couldn't resist.
And this is after I read that horrible story about the guy with the MB hemitite who needed
his point narrowed and who had the piston break.I hope my pen has been around on the shelf
for awhile and is not one of the newest from the production line.And I hope the piston is
greased. It comes with a full year warranty with all free repair (parts and labor) so I
believe that maybe the odds are now more in my favor.Who can tell what is going to arrive.
It should be here tomorrow and you can be sure I will inform you right from the beginning
how it works out.Wish me luck!!! |
| Button-fill repairs? |
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12/22/2000: einv |
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Hi, i recently acquired two vintage "golden king" fountain pens
from ebay. They both have the same filling mechanism, you depress a button and this
activates a pressure bar that depresses a sac which when released sucks up just like a
lever fill. Well, my problem is that i broke one of the pressure bars since i tried to
depress it but the sac had dried (as i found later, upon opening the barrel). Would any of
you repair pros out there know where i could find a replacement bar? the pen sac company
does not seem to sell them.. |
| Mont Blanc Disasters |
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12/22/2000: Mike |
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I feel terrible for all the Mont Blanc problems. I refuse to pay the
outrageous prices for a Mont Blanc. I read in these pen books about what a wonderful pen
Mont Blanc is and how everything from about Parker down is garbage. All I have to say is
that the best pens I have ever used are Esterbrook, and even some "garbage" pens
I use are more reliable than the likes of the Mont Blancs you are talking about. I have
this junky old Majestic, brown marblized stripe, that I use every day in the office, no
fretting, no leaking. Just dependability. Maybe the adage should go, "You DON'T
always get what you pay for." That's just my opnion though! |
| Re: Piston filler lubes? |
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12/22/2000: Richard |
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The best lubricant is ink itself. Draw a little ink in by moving the
piston a short distance once or twice, enough to get the ink up on the walls of the
barrel. Let the piston ride down into the ink (maybe with a little jiggle of the pen to
splash the ink upward), then pull it up all the way. |
| Pelikan nib |
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12/22/2000: Klaus
Altemueller |
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I just got a Pelikan fountain pen as a gift. It came with a medium 14C
585 gold nib on it. The pen is mint. It is a swirled blue mint color. I need to identify
the model first off. Then I need to find out if anyone would be willing to trade for an EF
nib or where I can get one. I am having a heck of a time locating one. Thanks in advance. |
| schneider rollerball refills |
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12/22/2000: Al |
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I am looking for rollerball refills from Schneider capless type. Does
anyone know where I can purhase these? |
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12/22/2000: Lawrence |
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Please respond to my previous post on the Bulletin Board as I will be
unable to check e-mail for a while. Thanks |
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12/22/2000: Lawrence |
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I'm seeking input on my new Omas Galileo: it skips on the upstroke and
squeaks. Do I need a professional or will it "break-in" after a time ? |
| Piston filler lubes? |
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12/22/2000: Mike Bean |
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Is there any type of liquid lubricant that can be 'drawn up' into a
piston filler (like Montblanc) to lube the inside of the ink reservoir in order to make
operation of the piston filling mechanism easier or smoother without 'gumming up' the
insides forever? Thanks, Mike |
| Worst Montblanc Story |
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12/22/2000: A. Wilson |
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Hearing all this about negative experiences with Montblanc I felt a need
to share. Most of my pens go to John Mottishaw so I picked up one of the stainless steel
and hematite 146 size FP's the other day and sent it to him to regrind to an extra fine.
So he gets the pen and I get a phone call saying that the tipping material is "flawed
beyond redemption." So he goes ahead and totally reworks the nib - and I had NEVER
used this pen - ever. It had not even been dipped. So essentially this pen left the
factory like that! Then I get another call saying that the pen will be a little late as
the piston snapped off while he was testing it because there was not sufficient
lubrication in the pen. That is Montblanc for all of you, I love the pen and am a sucker
for them but this kind of situation seems to happen a lot, especially to me. What it boils
down to is I had to pay $200+ on top of a $800 retail just to get the pen so I could USE
it!!! It is working and writing perfectly now. |
| Chicago Pen Show |
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12/22/2000: Donald Lavin |
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Dear Friends: Next week Mike Fultz will be mailing table invitations and
auction consignment solicitations for the 2001 Chicago Pen Show. Since those letters go
only to table holders from last year and prior auction consignors, we thought we would
share some of the information directly: Dates and location: May 3-6, 2001 at the
Westin-O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois Table Availability: All tables are embargoed. Since we
were sold out last year, tables will be held until January 24th so that last year's
holders may resubscribe. If you want a table for 2001 and did not have one last year,
please contact Donald Lavin at Dlpens@aol.com, and ask me to add your name to the waiting
list. We anticipate being able to rearrange the room to accommodate several extra tables
for 2001. Tables will be placed in the hotel's south and east lobbies as well as the
entire main hall. Smoking is permitted in the south lobby but not in the main hall. We
will strive for a mix of vintage and new pen dealers as well as manufactureres as in the
past. Weekend Registrant dealer/collectors are welcome to sell pens in the trading rooms
Thursday, Friday and Saturday but the number of tables will be limited and must be shared.
Brochures: Flyers on the Chicago Pen Show were distributed in Columbus and will be
distributed at the Philadelphia and Los Angeles pen shows. We will make a general mailing
about April 1st. The flyers and mailing contain a form on which to register for the show.
If you have moved or do not believe you are on our mailing list, please e-mail your postal
address to FultzPens@aol.com Auction: The Chicago Pen Auction will be held Saturday, May
5th. Consignments of rare and collectible pens and pen related items are solicited. Please
contact Mike Fultz or Don Lavin to discuss your consignments. As in 2000, the items
consigned to the Chicago Pen Auction are expected to be available for bid on Penbid.com |
| PCA...a real treasure |
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12/22/2000: Len
Provisor |
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I'm a member of PCA, and I highly recommend membership which is more than
worth the modest cost. The PENnant magazine is so diversified with content on so many
aspects of vintage pens, papers, inks, repairs, clubs and shows. You'd benefit from the
experience of others with a lifetime of writing instrument experiences. The vintage
library source material alone is worth the membership, copies made available for a small
fee. The Pen Collectors Club of America happens to be the largest pen club in the world,
and is presently working with others world-wide to consolidate resource material, such as
with The Writing Equipment Society in the UK (WES), it's direct counterpart and also well
worth the membership fee. Your membership in these organizations benefits all pen
collectors world-wide. |
| P.C.A. |
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12/21/2000: Sam |
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Greetings - Thought those of you who are Pen Collectors of America
members would like to know that the Winter 2000 issue of the PENnant was mailed to you
today! As always, well researched articles on vintage pens and information for collectors.
Just in case you're not a member , the P.C.A. is a non-profit organization devoted to
vintage pen collectors. Membership is $25 annually or $60 for 3 years for US &
Canandian residents, $35 annually or $95 for 3 years for folks outside the US and Canada.
Members receive the award winning magazine, the PENnant 3 times a year plus have access
the P.C.A. Reference Library filled with old pen catalogs, brochures and other reference
materials.
Full details available on the P.C.A. website: http://www.pencollectors.com or feel free
to email me for information.
Happy Holidays to All!
Sam Fiorella |
| Pen World Back Issues |
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12/21/2000: Ralph |
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Looking for a couple of Back Issues of Pen World International - Vol 5
Number 1 Sep/Oct 1991 and Vol 1 Number 2 Winter 1987-88 - will purchase or trade...
Thanks, Ralph |
| ZEPPELIN FPs 4sale |
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12/21/2000: Alan S. Hirsch |
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Have medium point ZEPPELIN FPS for sale. Mostly black enamel caps, and a
few blues. Body & trim silver. Great writers--cart/conv system. Hefty, 5 3/4"
capped. List was $139. These are MIB. $75 priority insured to any US address. Check, MO or
cash. Sorry, no credit cards. PS: Will be at Philly show--$70 at table. Thanks, Alan |
| Visconti Dragons Arrived |
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12/21/2000: Allen
Gross |
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We're pleased to announce that the Visconti Dragon limited edition
fountain pens have finally arrived and we are shipping them at once. list price 980.00,
please contact us for our discounted price by phone at: 215-654-1555 |
| Edson |
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12/21/2000: Lawrence |
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For anyone wanting to by a new Waterman Edson at a decent price, Levenger
has them for $399.00. |
| Visconti DRAGON |
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12/21/2000: Susanna |
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L.E. fountain pen, each one hand painted with aerograph technique by an
italian artist. -------Still one piece available soon at http://www.pens.it ------- |
| Vintage Conklin Help |
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12/20/2000: Bill R |
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If there might be anyone who could help me out in an editorial quest, I
need some insight into vintage Nozac pens. I need some info on current values, rarity, how
tough they are to find, etc. Thanks! |
| Mont Blanc Disaster |
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12/20/2000: Raymond Wong |
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First WILL THORPE, I like your "Horse Pucky" for MontBlanc,
which used to be my top choice. Not anymore. MIKE: I have the opposite to your problem. I
have a MB 149 with a worn out piston. Ink is going above the piston and I dare not carry
it in case ink comes out of the blind cap. It was a fine nib that is quite smooth, but I
can only stare at it now. I will repair it one day, but I probably would spend the $ on an
OMAS or something. Also I have an MB 146 whose piston is quite hard to move. I am afraid
that I may break it if I turn it too fast. So my conclusion was that they have pretty poor
fit of the pistons. I had a cheap 40 year old Lamy Artus whose piston seems to last
forever. So I think MB should at least try and make better piston for the price they
charge. |
| Mont Blanc Disaster |
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12/20/2000: Will Thorpe |
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Mike, Do what craig says. I can't help you with MB repairs and haven't
fooled with a piston in 25 years. However in 1973 I ought a 149 for $37 at Fahrney's in
Washington, DC. I carried and used it for 10 years with no problems. It flew over a
quarter million miles with me, never leaked. In 1975 I bought a 146 ($54) that never gave
me any problems except the nib seemed to wear fairly fast and no amount of work would make
it smooth (the 149 was real smooth). I gave the 149 to my brother. The 146 I had for sale
at a show this year for $100 and people backed away from it like it had a disease. I did
some super work on the nib and gave it to a friend this year for Xmas. It appears to me
from what I hear and read that the quality just ain't what it use to be. I have an Aurora
Optima and a couple of Omas pens that don't have any problems. The piston on the Aurora is
very smooth. The pistons on the Omas Pens are very tight, but nothing has broken or leaked
in 2.5 years. Yes, they wrote just fine straight out of the box. I'm of the opinion that
the buyers of new fountain pens are a small select group. We are a niche market, perhaps a
captive audience, and that's why pen companies rarely ever advertise in GQ, Robb Report,
etc. They advertise to us in Pen World International because we're hooked. That might be
why all of the companies continually get sold, they are not expanding their market through
advertising. Now since we're a hooked captive audience (called pen lovers) we buy into
this bit about new pens needing to be tweaked, cleaned, adjusted, broken in, being
tempermental etc. etc. Horse Pucky! Poor quality is poor quality. If we quit tolerating
poor quaility it will go away and the pens (and companies) that are left will be better
products. Just my humble opinion. Good Luck. |
| WTB Esty Nurse's Pen |
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12/20/2000: Nancy
Sevitch |
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Hi, I am desperately seeking an Esty nurse's pen. It is a gift for a
beloved aunt who is a retired nurse. It has to be white with RED on both ends. PLEASE
contact me if you have one to sell. Thank you! Nancy |
| Montblow |
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12/20/2000: Craig Nelson |
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MIKE: I think you should call around the various repair guys (not MB),
explain what happened, and get their advice. Some will try to help you do the repair
yourself over the phone; others will either be able to repair the piston, or replace it
with a convertor. And while that work is being done, you need to console yourself with an
M1000 (fantastic piston) or an Edson (gold convertor) while repeating the stylophile
mantra: "I'll never be Montblown again ..." |
| Mont Blanc Disaster |
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12/20/2000: Mike |
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WILL THORPE: You sure are correct. A pen is supposed to be checked,
double checked and signed off as working. This undipped,uninked business is a sure recipe
for some type of problem. It should come certified from the factory that it WORKS.Here I
have what is supposed to be a prized Mont Blanc 149, that big fat pen, and I go and turn
the end to fill it up and it gets stuck. It has a piston fill mechanism where it fills
from the bottle by suction.I give an extra turn and the end screw comes off leaving me
with a plastic strip with grooves. I called the MB service number and they have a minimum
charge of $55.00 dollars to have it repaired. The pen isn't that old, it was a gift from a
family member and not filled or used that much.I feel like taking a hammer and busting it
up.It goes to show that name reliabilty is not what it is all made up to be. Here I have a
black and red Philias that keeps working and working with a converter, simple, easy and a
pen that gives pleasure,giving a smooth line on the up and down stroke - less than $40.00.
Has anyone encountered problems with the piston fill mechanism on the LeGand 146 or 149
and can give some help? Can I fix it myself? It is no wonder that all the new pens coming
out from this company are either cartridge or converter fill. The era of high end
engineering in pens must be coming to an end.It just makes you feel slightly disheartened.
But I do feel better when I read that Fran says "she's my Girl" Thanks for your
shoulder, pen lovers. |
| Pens for Sale |
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12/20/2000: Pearce |
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I have some more pens for sale, and they are a Sheaffer balance in
black/pearl, good colour but missing cap, $70. Sheaffer balance in marine green marbleized
colour, 5 3/8" with near perfect colour, $60. Sheaffer balance long in black, holes
in cap are slightly bigger then they should be, very nice medium nib, $35. Sheaffer
flattop with ring 5-25 in jade green with no discolouration, slight hairline in cap, $45.
Sheaffer balance black/pearl set in box, nice colour, $100. Parker televisor senior in
black, $80. Sheaffer 3-25 desk set in black with green marble base, $50. Parker Vacumatic
grey/pearl blue diamond pen, completely restored in nm condition, $65. Esterbrook in blue,
regular sized, $20. Sheaffer 1950's set in brownish black, $25. Email me if you are
interested, and for most of them I can also send pics. |
| MontBlanc year of the Dragon 2000. |
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12/20/2000: klangboylty |
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Hi Penlovers, I have a set of LE MontBlanc Year of the Dragon fountain
pen for sale. This piece is going for US$2800 including shipping by EMS SpeedPost with
Insurance. If anyone interested please e-mail. Thanks. Klangboylty. |
| Sheaffer Web site |
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12/20/2000: David Foe |
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There's an all-new Sheaffer web site at www.sheaffer.com. They are making
a lot of changes, apparently trying to change their image. |
| New Pens |
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12/20/2000: Will Thorpe |
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New pens should work. They are advertised as writing instruments. They
aren't advertised as non-writing instruments that need repair and adjustment by the buyer.
Don't except junk by any manufacturer that doesn't work and they'll improve their quality
control. |
| Email problems |
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12/19/2000: JiaXian |
|
Hi, I apologise for the problems with my email, however I don't know
what's wrong, I haven't had problems elsewhere. My address is teomm@pacific.net.sg,
perhaps if you tried pasting that into an email, instead of clicking on the link here.
Thanks. Regards, JiaXian |
| Fountain pens |
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12/19/2000: James George |
|
I am a collector of fountain pens. I currently have about twenty five
fountain pen that I have collected over the past ten years. I would like to know of good
source of acquiring old fountain pens and parts such as nibs, tubes etc. I currently buy
from flea markets, antique shops and office supply shops |
| ink flow |
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12/19/2000: Craig Nelson |
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The Edson in fact performed spectacularly from the get-go - I did flush
it twice with water and then twice with Florida Blue before even trying, however, and I'm
positive that it will eventually be much smoother than it is now. I signed a big book
contract this year and so went nuts with the damn pens. The Sonnet Cisele was scritchy at
first, and is now a solid citizen. The re-inked LeGrand started out a schizo nightmare,
but is now behaving beautifully. The biggest disappointment in fact, right out of the box,
was this year's beauty queen, the Pelikan 800 -- skipping on the upstrokes, having to be
held 'just so' to get a decent line - but she, too, is now as paintbrushy as her many fans
demand. So with this year's crop, (3 of which are pretty much the top-of-the-line for
their house), I only had a 25% immediate-flow-perfection moment . . . but with the physics
of fountain pens taken into consideration, I didn't even expect that ... |
| JiaXian's email |
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12/19/2000: Raymond Wong |
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Yes Bill Stevens: I have the same problem with JiaXian's email address. I
could not get through. |
| Limited Editions |
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12/19/2000: John Tirpak |
|
Looking to sell Mint Condition Fountain Pens to highest bidder. All
paperwork and coverings in place and never used. Included are the Montblanc Hemingway
Fountain Pen, Agatha Christie Set, Montegrappa SS and Omas Ferrari Pen. |
| Perfect right out of the box |
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12/19/2000: Fran |
|
Mike, if you are looking for someone who received a pen that wrote
perfect first time out, I'm your girl. I recently purchased an Aurora 88 from Chuck
Swisher and it writes like a dream--right out of the box. Mine even has an EF nib and it
is one of the smoothest pens that I have ever written with. Try it, you'll like it! |
| Craig's Christmas Gift!! |
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12/19/2000: Mike |
|
CRAIG NELSON: I have just got to ask for all of us who had ink flow
problems this week with rememdies such as using sand paper, detergents, Q-tips and such
----- Did the ink flow from the nib of your new Waterman Edson right on to the paper in a
perfect nice wet line like it is supposed to do????? We are looking for someone who didn't
have a problem with a new purchase. I hope it's you..... |
| Just got my Xmas present |
| |
12/19/2000: Craig Nelson |
|
a Waterman Edson. It is the greatest pen I've ever used or seen. Everyone
in the office went nuts. If you're thinking high-end, you've got to give it a try. I'm
completely in love . . . |
| Ink |
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12/19/2000: Karmann Goff |
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VICKI-Have you tried Pelikan 4001 ink? It tends to flow in almost
anything. The black is great, I find the blue too pale for my taste. Karmann |
| Montegrappa ink flow |
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12/19/2000: Vicki |
|
Hello "helpers." I am having a great deal of trouble with my
Montegrappa Reminiscence (the smaller one), fine point, with the ink flow. It doesn't
(flow, that is). I use primarily black ink. Do any of you have a suggestion for a brand of
ink that will work in this pen. I dearly LOVE the pen, but it isn't much good to me if
every time I begin to use it, the ink barely chugs out on maybe every third or fourth
stroke. Thanks much. |
| Mail to JiaXian |
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12/19/2000: Bill
Stevens |
|
JiaXian has offered several pens here in the past few weeks,but all my
e-mail to him has been returned as undeliverable. Has anyone else had this problem? |
| Montegrappa Symphony 50% off |
| |
12/19/2000: JiaXian |
|
Hi, I'm offering one brand new Montegrappa Symphony in blue celluloid at
50% off list price. The trim and section are of solid silver. Nib is 18 ct. in medium
size. It's mint in box with papers. List is $525, my price is $260. First email gets it.
Payment by cheque, MO, bank draft or bank wire. Thanks. Regards, JiaXian |
| Sonnet Cisele |
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12/19/2000: Craig Nelson |
|
I agree that this pen is terrific, and now that you can get it many
places with the BP for $199, it's the writing instrument deal of the year. It's isn't as
brushy as a Souveran 800, but it's easily as smooth as a 149, and at 1/3rd the price ... |
| pens for sale |
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12/19/2000: Fai |
|
TO ALL PEN LOVERS. Below is a new list of pens for sale, all pens listed
below are new & in mint condition, prices include express shipping with insurance. All
image of the pens are available upon request: 1) Montblanc Peter The Great & Caterine
The Great F/P, Ltd Edition of 4810 pcs-------USD 1,100 each-- 2) Delta Colossevm Platinum
version F/P, Level filling system, bright yellow / orange body with black cap, 18K nib
with platinum (PT 950) ring at the end of the cap,Ltd Edition of 70 pcs--------------USD
775-- 3)Delta Colossevm gold version, same as above, except come with a 18 K gold ring
instead of platinum ring.---Ltd Edition of 70 pcs --------USD 650 4)Delta Jubilaeum 2000
18k solid gold version F/P, comes with red or black hard rubber, body & cap cover with
18K solid gold jacket with engraving of Vatican scenery, level filling system, 18K nib,
Ltd edition of 150 pcs-----USD 1,300 each 5)Delta Jubilaeum 2000 silver version F/P--same
as above except body & cap cover with silver instead of gold, Ltd Edition of 2000 pcs
each-----USD 320 each-- 6)Delta The return to China 18K gold version, 3 pcs set F/P,
Green,Red & Black hard rubber body , each pen has a 18 k solid gold ring with city,
dragon, crown engrave on it, representing China, Britian & Hong Kong. There is a
emerald on top of the green pen, a ruby on top of the red pen & a sapphire on top of
the black pen, 18 K nib, level filling system------Original price USD 7,7xx+ -------Now
USD 1,700/set 7)Delta The return to China silver version F/P, same as above except the
ring is in silver instead of gold & there is no precious stone on top of the Pen, Ltd
edition of 300 set-----USD 580/set 8)Marlen- Rainbow Over Hong Kong. This set of pens
comes with 7 different color (Red,Orange, yellow,Green, Blue, Lavender & Purple). The
body is made of resin, cap come with silver clip & a silver ring . Ring coated with
color lacquer. Each pen is limited to 97 pcs.-------USD 70/pc & USD 450/set 9)Marlen-
Marc Chagall Gold version F/P, Marlen's first Ltd Edition, red hard rubber body with a 12K
art deco style ring on the cap, 18 K nib , Ltd Edition of 196 pcs-------USD 200 10) Marlen
-Mc 1983- Blue , green or red hard rubber body with 18k nib---USD 80, also come in roller
--USD 65 11) Marlen Maccvs, F/P & Roller, come in black,green, red or yellow hard
rubber, 18K nib for fountain pen-----USD 116 for F/P & USD 100 for roller. Good Luck
& Have a merry X'mas Fai (opusopus@netvigator.com) |
| Bob D's ladies pen |
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12/19/2000: Don |
|
Bob I have a Waterman's ladies pen in sterling silver (eyedrop filler)
that has the same type of cap. I've had it for years and I know I've seen reference to it
in books but can't remember where at the moment. Email me if you like and I'll send you a
photo of it. It is a beautiful pen. |
| Good Luck! |
| |
12/18/2000: Mike |
|
Raymond: Glad to have provided some good pen sites in your quest for the
perfect writing instrument. Hope you have good luck and are not disappointed like Caya
was. It takes time to find exactly what you are looking for and the input from the people
at Penlovers should really help.I am sure many people enjoy your other hobbies and they
sound equally as interesting as pen collecting.Keep us up to date on your experiences.
Have a Happy Holiday! |
| PARKER SONNET |
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12/18/2000: Karmann |
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YF, I purchased a Parker Sonnet Cisele with a 14K Med. Nib last year. I
LOVE IT!! I've read lots of negative comments about the Sonnet, but I have had no trouble
with mine at all. It lays down a nice wet line everytime. The nib is nice and flexible,
and the overall fit and finish of the pen is very nice. I even use Penman Ink in mine, and
have no problem whatsoever. I think for the price, it is an excellent pen. The Waterman
Phileas is also a nice Fountain Pen for a very modest price. thedailyplanner.com has some
really good sale prices on their Parker Sonnets right now. Check them out. Karmann |
| Mylar |
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12/18/2000: Will Thorpe |
|
OK Bruce, I'm convinced. When you say butter smooth I know you're talking
really smooth. That Mylar is obviously thin stuff. Cleaning between the tines is something
for which I've never had a good solution. I'm going to order the 10 from David, spend
weeks touching up old nibs and sell the rest at the next North Texas Fountain Pen
Collectors meeting (Feb, 2001) or show in October 2001. |
|
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12/18/2000: yf |
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Any comment about the parker sonnet fountain pen?? might get it for my
first collection. Do fountain pen usually write till we can see our writings on the other
side of the paper (like the parker rollerball pen)?? I would like to used it for general
purpose and don't want to write till I can see my writing on the other side of the
paper(it look messy), any other fountain pen recommend?? YF |
| Ladies Pen |
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12/18/2000: Bob D |
|
Hi Penlovers! I'm not much into cottecting ladies pens but found an
interesting Waterman GF ladies pen and hope someone can share some insight. Its the
typically ladies ring top kind, lever fill, plain GF. But the cap has an "under
cap". OK, I know this is not proper splainen, you can pull off the ring top and the
pen comes away with a cap and pen. cap screws off. I have a few pen books but have not
seen anything like this. Its an interesting looking pen even though its a ladies size and
all....... Thanks for any info... Bob |
| Nib grinding, mylar an sandpaper |
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12/18/2000: Bruce |
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I have found that even with 2000 grit sandpaper, one can get too carried
away trying to get that butter-smooth feeling. On the other hand, once I had a nib with
one tine broken. I don't know what the metal was, but not gold. I took cutter and file to
the other tine, used some 400 paper, then 1500, then the mylar. It really is not bad!
Another good use for the mylar is to spread the tines and slide the mylar between them
once or twice for each side to really clean out the channel. They last a very long time if
you don't use them a lot, but they do get all inky. I am on my second on in about three or
four years. My suggestion is to buy 10 and sell the spares to local collectors who never
get the pleasure of seeing Dave at a show. |
| Leather Pen Cases |
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12/18/2000: Mike |
|
Hi Julie, I was looking in the Fountain Pen Hospital catalog and they
have the Sacouche leather cases with a zipper all around which hold from 10 to 40 pens
pens. Very handsome in black or brown leather from 69 to 129 dollars. I think you can get
a discount. They also have another brand which holds 20 or 40 for 49 or 89 dollars. Call
them up and see what they say.1-800-253-PENS. Good luck and let us all know about your
adventures.We all enjoy various inputs. |
| Nib grinding |
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12/18/2000: Stephen
Lam |
|
I used to reply on very fine sandpaper to do the job. However, when I
ventured into watch repair some time ago, I found the very fine grinding block used by
watchmakers to sharpen tools excellent for nib smoothing as well. The good thing about
such blocks (actually very small, 2 cm by 5 cm by 0.5 cm roughly) is that it actually last
more than a life time. Furthermore, it is not damaged by water or ink. I also find that
when you grind a nib, you need to constantly check it under a magnifier, which will help
you determine how much to grind and where to grind. Having said the above, I must add that
nib grinding must be done with extreme caution and it is likely that you may damage a few
before you acquire the right technique for it. |
| looking for a leather pen case |
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12/18/2000: Julie |
|
I'm looking to purchase a leather pen case that holds 20-50 pens for my
aunt, who is a collector. Can anyone help direct me to the right place???? THANK YOU! |
| 2000 Grit Sandpaper |
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12/18/2000: Will Thorpe |
|
Bruce is probably right. It does require a bit of a light touch, some
feel and some expertise to do it right, especially with sandpaper. Notice the mylar disks
are for "properly shaped nibs" which mean they don't remove very much metal. You
can shape a nib better with sandpaper. However I'm going to take Bruce's advice and try
the mylar discs. Now one piece of 2000 grit or 2500 grit sandpaper lasts me for a year or
two so why do I need to buy 10 mylar discs for $25? One, or maybe two discs I could use,
but ten (10)! |
| Duofold Pencil in Jasper |
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12/18/2000: Gene Knecht |
|
I am looking for a Parker Duofold Mechanical Pencil in Jasper to
accompany a Duofold Fountain Pen (also in Jasper). Any help in locating a source would be
most appreciated. |
| re: Re: sheaffer balance |
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12/18/2000: Waco Johnny D |
|
Richard didn't get to see the correction I made to the post on that other
board; it was the feeds I swapped, not the nibs. Sorry for any confusion. |
| Sandpaper for nibs |
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12/18/2000: Bruce |
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Sandpaper is not the best choice for nib polishing. Dave Nishimura sells
mylar disks (http://www.vintagepens.com/nibsparts.shtml) for this purpose. With sandpaper,
it is easy to go too far while never getting it right. I find 2000 grit good for final
sanding when I need to smooth out a scratch on a cap or barrel. |
| 2000 grit paper |
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12/18/2000: Randy |
|
2000 Grit paper can be found at Wal-Mart in the automotive paint section.
It would make sense that it can be found at any store that sells automotive paint
supplies. Dont try wal-mart until after Christmas though, it just "ain't" worth
it. been there, done that, and learned my lesson. |
| montblanc #88 |
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12/17/2000: Ravicka |
|
Could come tell me anything about a montblanc pen No. 88. It says lapple
on the side and is thin and gold. It has a spring loaded lever and is a ball point. Thank
you |
| 2000 Grit Paper |
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12/17/2000: Allan Fuld |
|
You can get 2000 Grit Paper from Pendemonium. com, They also stock many
other types of pen goodies. I have delt with them many times,and have found them highly
reliable. |
| Sand Paper |
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12/17/2000: Raymond Wong |
|
Will: I think I have seen somewhere on the internet that they made little
discs for polishing pen nibs. But your sandpaper approach is probably better. You probably
laugh, but my first attempt to polish my Parker 21 Super nib when I was in junior high was
using a knife sharpening stone. |
| Caya's Balance |
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12/17/2000: Raymond Wong |
|
My dear Mike. I am glad you got a laugh out of my post. I was trying to
cheer Caya up. But seriously, I have seldom had problems with pens not working. Inkflow
problem is a bit different. You cannot really detect them unless you use the pen. But I
think they are relatively rare. Last month, for the first time in my life, I bought a pen
without trying it using the internet. I bought from FPH and it was a Parker Duofold
Centenial. I works great, right out of the box Now I get brave. I want to try more
internet buying. Hence, Caya's experience naturally caused me some concerns. I agree that
we all have to be a little bit of a pen repairman. It is all part of the fun. The same
would apply to cars, or whatever we play with. But not too much repairs I hope,
considering the prices of some of these pens. |
| yes, Willis, |
| |
12/17/2000: Craig Nelson |
|
but if you think of how capillary action works - the molecules pulling
themselves along in their chain - it makes more sense that a never-used, brand-new pen
would Not work instantly and fluidly out of the box than that it would. My point was that
many believe instant fluidity is a measure of quality, and I don't see why that would be
so. |
| 2000 Grit Sandpaper |
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12/17/2000: Will Thorpe |
|
I just got an email inquiry about my last post. Yes, that's 2000 (two
thousand) grit paper. You can also get 1000 grit paper but I find it to rough for nib
work. The stuff usually comes in a small pack of several sheets for a couple of bucks. All
I've ever seen is grey in color. I bought some 2500 grit at the last North Texas Pen
Collectors Show and it is really great! |
| Pen startup |
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12/17/2000: Willis Brown |
|
I don't know Craig. My two most recent purchases, a Waterman Carene and a
Pelikan M430, both started instantly with no problems. No hesitant starts, no skipping, no
problems, just smooth perfection. But, lets not go into the problems with my Sheaffer
prelude and Waterman Laureat. Some pens work out of the box, some don't. |
| Balnce problems |
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12/17/2000: Will Thorpe |
|
Actually I dip pens for nib polishing, it's important that the sandpaper
be wet with ink. |
| Balance that won't write |
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12/17/2000: Will Thorpe |
|
Clean the pen several times with half ammonia and half water. I recommend
you return the pen to Sheafer's for a replacement nib and section. They will probably do
it under warranty. Who is it that sells pens that don't write and won't take them back?
You're getting ink through the feed but not enough air flow back into the cartridge. Ink
flow is what causes the air to flow back into the cartridge. You need to get more ink
flow. Yes, one way to do that is just by writing with the pen putting more pressure than
usual on the nib, i.e. you are trying to create more space between the nib and the feed
which lets out more ink causing more air to go into the cartridge. One other thing you
might want to consider is polishing the nib. A certain amount of the metal nib must rub on
paper when you write in order to transfer ink from the nib to paper. If not enough metal
is touching paper then it's not causing enough ink to flow etc. This is one reason that
broad nibs tend to write with more ink (wet writers) than fine point nibs. You can get
2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper at most auto parts stores. Put the cartridge in the pen and
write on the sandpaper or just make little loops. You only need to do this a couple of
times. You don't want to wear a flat spot on the nib. Do this with a light touch please.
This is not a guaranteed method but over the years I've increased the flow of ink in many
a pen by just a little nib polishing. If it doesn't work, or you mess it up, you haven't
lost anything and you can still send it to Sheaffer for a replacement. |
| pen start-up troubles |
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12/17/2000: Craig Nelson |
|
I think Caya and etc. are experiencing the normal physics of fountain
pens. All the people who say they've gotten pens that work great right out of the box ...
well, it's NEVER happend to me, though I guess we could have differing ideas about what
'great right out of the box' means. Over the past few months for example, I got the
severely discounted Parker Cisele set from FPH, a Pelikan 800 off Penbid, and reinked my
MB 149 Traveler. None were silky smooth from the get-go, and the new ones were
disappointingly scratchy and iffy . . . at first. Eventually however they were all
completely (and distinctively) loveable with a few days of capillary action, reinking and
cleaning. To me, every fp has needed manipulation of some sort or another to be all that
it can be . . . |
| Cleaning Service Wanted!!! Maids |
| |
12/17/2000: Mike |
|
RAYMOND WONG: I had a good laugh reading what you wrote about CAYA and
her problems. I was comparing what you said to buying a new car and the car constantly
stalled because the fuel wasn't going through to the engine. Your friends told you to take
a Q-Tip and detergent and clean the hose out.Then the fuel came through.Your solution is a
good one. I was under the impression that when we bought a new item it would work
correctly and give satisfactory performance. Shouldn't someone at the factory have tested
the product to make sure it worked? However, the more I read here the more I realize that
alot of pen ownership is a do it yourself proposition.That isn't so bad after all. Maybe
this is the way we bond with our writing instruments as they become part of our family. |
| Poor Caya |
| |
12/17/2000: Raymond Wong |
|
Since I probably contributed to Caya's decision to get the Sheaffer
Balance, I'd like to share some of my experience. I noticed that in one of my Balance
converters, there was a little bit of grease inside near the lower end. I think that would
contribute to the ink being held in the upper part of the converter. I used detergent,
Q-tips, whatever I could find to clean it and it works better afterwards. Also, I used 13
year old Quink Blue-Black ink for the Balance and it seems fine. Other than the quality
control problems (cracked barrel), I think it is a well-made pen. Like Mike and others
said, try different ink and a little bit more patience. It should be fine after using it
for a while. |
| Moore Fingertip FS |
| |
12/17/2000: Bob Whitmire |
|
Moore Fingertip, black. Fine, flexible nib. Very good condition. New sac.
Clip has a slight curve. Box and papers. This one writes real nice. http://www.moosemeadow.com/images/Moore_FT.jpg
http://www.moosemeadow.com/images/Moore_FT_Papers.jpg
$130 includes postpaid Priority shipping. First confirming e-mail.
Thanx! |
| Caya's Dilemma |
| |
12/17/2000: Mike |
|
CAYA: You have become the "star" of the Penlovers bulletin
board. I didn't realize there were so many people willing to help out with problems that
seem so similar to all of us pen appreciators.You would think the manufactureres would
listen in and learn something. It is wonderful therapy. We go to a piece of paper and
write down our thoughts on various matters with the pen we love and presto we are all
healthy again. It's all great fun! Have a good day. |
| Pelikan M200 Demo Transparent Fountain Pen |
| |
12/17/2000: klangboylty |
|
Hi everyone, I have one Pelikan Demo Transparent Fountain pen Brand New
in the box with warranty book for sale. Nib size Medium. Price is USD$199 including
shipping by registered airmail. Is anyone interested? Please feel free to e-mail me. |
| Sheaffer Problem |
| |
12/17/2000: Karmann |
|
CAYA-I have found, as Craig and Mike have said, the ink also makes a big
difference. I had a similar experience with a Waterman Executive, it was a 14K fine nib
and would NEVER write. I changed inks, and that made all the difference in the world (now
if I could just find a skinny convertor for this pen-I'm tired of filling an old cartridge
with a syringe, and the Waterman Convertor is too fat). I LOVE my Sheaffer INTRIGUE-I
recommend that pen. Karmann |
| Mont Blanc Year Of the Dragon 2000 |
| |
12/17/2000: klangboylty |
|
Hi there, I have a set of Mont Blanc Year Of the Dragon 2000 up for
sale!..Is anyone interested?? Going for USD$3000 including shipping and handlings by
airmail with insurance. Pen is excellent and beautiful! Contact me if interested.
Klangboylty |
| Caya's troubles |
| |
12/17/2000: Craig Nelson |
|
Couldn't agree more with Mike. My Chanukah present to myself was a
Pelikan 800, famous for writing like a brush right out of the box. Not for me; my
experience was just like your Balance. Finally I washed it out with cold water and a
little Fantastic, rinsed again and again, switched inks from Waterman to Levenger, filled
and refilled the pen with ink, and it works beautifully. So give it a little time and try
a different ink before giving up . . . |
| Dupont Pens for Sale |
| |
12/17/2000: M. Kalman |
|
I have the following Dupont pens for sale: a)La Plumb FP - LNIB in black
lacquer (this pen is special) b)925 sterling-LN c)blue-OK d)black-NIB Any interest?
Michael |
| Caya's Problems |
| |
12/17/2000: Mike |
|
Caya: I had this same problem with a MB and like a dope I pushed the
point down and then up thinking the problem was the point. It wasn't.Thank goodness it was
a strong point and came back to its original shape after I put it under very hot water. I
remembered that heat makes the metal expand. Well anyway,sometimes it takes time for the
ink to make a pathway down the part under the point. And then sometimes the pen needs a
thinner ink to work well like the Shaeffer brand, cheap at $3.50. I tried about three
different kinds of ink until I found the Waterman ink which works well.Then there is the
paper. Some of the paper we use is coated so that the ink doesn't have a chance to be
absorbed. You don't realize what junk paper there is out there until you try to use an ink
pen, especially some of these recycled legal pads. Try seeing if the ink will flow when
you press the point on a tissue. If all fails, clean the point with cold water wrap a
tissue around to absorb all the extra water and use your feminine charm and a woman's
right to change her mind and get rid of that piece of crap. You will never have a day of
pleasure with it. Maybe it came with the curse from your first husband or a boy friend
whom you jilted. (only kidding). Write on the board and tell us more about your adventures
with this pen. P>S> What color is it? Maybe it doesn't have what the Chinese call
Fung Scwei. |
| Adventure with new Sheaffers Balance |
| |
12/17/2000: Stephen
Lam |
|
My experience with new pens with stiff nibs is that the nibs need to be
"broken in". By that I mean applying the right amount of pressure when you start
using it to split the slit and thus create the right amount of ink flow. Have you tried
this ? I remember, not so long ago (say 20 years), when one bought a pen from a stationer,
this process was done by the salesperson before the purchase was completed. Nowadays, you
won't find this type of service if you buy your pen from someone relatively new in the
business and who may not have much experience using fountain pens. |
| rare pen? |
| |
12/17/2000: lawson |
|
I recently found a pen that is marked parker etc on the barrel. It is
about 5 3/4 inches long and the cap is 11/16 across the lip. It is made of a pale greenish
grey plastic laminated like a vac(never seen this color before). It has three cap bands
like an early Aurora and very pointy black end jewels. The cap and barrel are fluted like
a parkette deluxe and it has a vacumatic filler just like a parker, it is all metal and a
lock down version as in the early vacs.the mechanism is all white metal. looks like
aluminum. has a breather tube like a vac also. the tassies look like brass and the clip
also, which is an early feathered style. the imprint runs the opposite direction from the
parkers i have seen. I appears to be very well made, and there is a waterman nib in it.
Anybody, know anything about it? |
| More adventures with the Balance |
| |
12/16/2000: Caya Jappinen |
|
Hi, all. Someone here encouraged me to post my adventures with the
Shaeffer Balance, so here goes. I flushed that Parker Emerald ink. Used lots of hot water.
(no-no?) I used about 1 Tablespoon of Simple Green in a mug of warm water & flushed it
through the pen, using the converter-filler thing. (read about that once with window
cleaner, Simple Green was on hand)Did the same again with water, rinsed it very well. Used
the Shaeffer Cartridge. Ink comes through if I hold a paper towel to the tip & the top
of the nib, but won't if I write lightly, just trying to lay the ink on the paper (as I
always thought was correct form). It will come through if I put some pressure on the nib,
but when I go to write words (not just loops) it just doesn't lay ink down on all parts of
what I write. (Is this having a 'stiff nib'?) It's fustrating to use. I am wondering if I
should return the pen to Shaeffer (where I got it from won't accept it, being used) &
tell them to change it or just wait for it to be 'broken in' or what. (When I can, I'm
going to get an Intrigue!!) Thanks for the advice!! |
| Special: Waterman L'Etalon Sterling |
| |
12/16/2000: JiaXian |
|
Hi, I'm offering one mint in box Waterman L'Etalon fountain pen in
sterling silver for US$215, inclusive of insured express shipping to any destination.
Retail is $400. First email gets it. Payment by cheque, MO, bank draft or bank wire.
Thanks. Regards, JiaXian |
| Looking for a Doric |
| |
12/16/2000: J.F.
Ouellette |
|
Hello everyone, I'm still looking for an Eversharp Doric in Burma color
(Black & silver-grey) fountain pen. If you have one for sale please contact me. Any
condition but mint and any size, Gold seal or not. Thanks JF Ouellette Montreal, Canada |
| Green Red Vein Sheaffers |
| |
12/16/2000: Jon Rosenbaum |
|
From what I understand, this (Green with Red Vein) Sheaffer color is
actually a discolored Grey and red vein. |
| red vein green marble |
| |
12/16/2000: jmc |
|
Hi. I have a question about pens of this color, in particular the
Sheaffer Senior Balance pens. In all of the accounts I have read about them I haven't seen
mention of a red vein green marble color. Black, Marine Green, Black and Pearl, Red Vein
Gray yes, but no red vein green marble. Was this a color they made? Thanks for any replys. |
| Need a Christmas Gift sent to a friend or relative? |
| |
12/16/2000: Robert Lott |
|
How about a New Old Stock 1995 Skyline? We will gift wrap and send it
priority mail to whomever you want. We will also include a pack of ink cartridges. Want to
see pictures? I have posted 5 different pics. Go to
http://home.earthlink.net/~rtlott/pics/sky1.jpg
…sky2.jpg….sky3.jpg….sky4.jpg…..gift.jpg. These are first class pens
that retailed for $250. They were part of a reproduction line designed around the vintage
pens made in the 1940’s. The barrels are classic black and the caps are either heavy
sterling silver plate or gold filled (your choice). 18kt gold filled trim and pocket clip.
They have beautiful scrolled medium 14kt gold nibs. Uses a converter or long cartridges.
Comes with warranty and blue velvet presentation case. Satisfaction guaranteed! Delivered
prior to Christmas for $75. International buyers welcome. I take PayPal, Bid Pay, Money
Orders, or Personal Checks. Last picture shows item gift wrapped. |
| Pens FS |
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12/16/2000: Joel |
|
Folks we have just purchased a lot which includes Parker Duofolds,
PRemiers, Sonnets, 75s; Sheaffer Legacy and Targas. All are either new, just dipped and a
few which actually have been used. WE will be selling MOST of these at between 50%-60% of
retail. Some have boxes, some don't. There are even ballpoints and rollerballs in this
lot. So, now is the time to get your holiday gift purchases made. Additionally, we have: 3
Esterbrrok purse pens available, gray, tan and robin's egg at $75 each. Parker (VERY HARD
TO FIND) Lady Duofold in Sea Green Pearl, more rare than the Mandarin, $165. Parker Thrift
Time (Depression) Set in gren pearl $140 Silver Pearl 3 band Vacumatic (standard) Was
$155, now $140. Parker 51, Aerometric Filler, Burgundy with Gold Filled Cap. NOS $115
Parker 45 NOS. IT even has its tag (the tag is in fair condition) and box (that's a little
shop worn) $29. Waterman's O552 (on the website) was $225, now $205. Trying to figure out
what to get for the pen aficianado that has everything? Does she/he have a quart of
Vintage Ink? Prices do not include shipping or insurance. EVerything comes with our no
hassle return policy (Filled NOS excluded) and our one yeaer warranty on pens we have
restored. |
| Balance won't write |
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12/16/2000: Caya Jappinen |
|
Got my Balance pen- however I filled it with an older (1 or 2 yrs) bottle
of Parker emerald green ink I had. It kind of sort of wrote, not really, so I flushed out
the ink, lots of water, & put a Shaeffer cartridge on. Now it won't write at all,
nada, just droplets if I shake the pen towards the paper. (Just like my Prelude, brilliant
me just figured out it must be the ink!!!!) How in the world can I fix this?? Please help!
Thanks!! --"Heartbroken" |
| Phileas |
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12/16/2000: Marlin523 |
|
I read somewhere on the board about a Sheaffer Phileas pen. The Phileas
pen that was described is made by Waterman. |
| Christmas Times a Coming... |
| |
12/16/2000: Dean Tweeddale |
|
Christmas is coming up fast… if a fountain pen(s) or any other pen
related stuff is one your list now is the time for ordering I’m sure that all of the
Penlovers and Stylophiles advertisers would be able to get you delivery by Christmas if
you have your orders in this weekend. From my own experiences all of them have excellent
service and are great folks to work with. So whether you need that nice stocking stuffer,
new bottle of ink, maybe a new book, pen case or pouch, or maybe that new LE or the
vintage pen that has always been on your loved ones list, maybe now in the holiday season,
is the time to get that order in. Then again maybe you just received a nice unexpected
Christmas bonus and feel you yourself deserve another pen, nothing like wrapping in up for
yourself and pretending to be so surprised when you open it. Like always you can click on
any of the advertisers ads or banners to go right to their sites. Check them out and
whether near or far or all around the world I hope this Holiday Season is a wonderful time
for you and yours. One final though that’s not really pen related, this is always a
good time of year to help out those that are less fortunate that you. We all know of some
or organizations that help them. Your old coat, shirt, or shoes that are still in good
shape will seem perfect to those that don’t have. Or several cans of food and a bag
of fresh fruit, which we take for granted, could be someone’s family Christmas
dinner. Never hurts to lend a helping hand when you are able, and will always give you a
warm feeling inside. Happy Holidays -- Dean |
| LMVH buying Omas |
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12/16/2000: Steve@PENSTOP |
|
In answer to Mike P.-- I do not think the that the worry should be that
LMVH will put Omas in Staples or Wal-Mart. On the contrary the question could be posed is
"Will Omas end up a botique line like MB?" That would curtail the retailers-
traditional or internet from offering any discounts. As of this time it appears that Omas
will do business as usual. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Jean Luc
Maligutti of Omas and he was very upkey and was comitted to maintaining a high standard of
quality. |
| Balance pens |
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12/16/2000: Mark |
|
I've heard several people mention that they've had trouble with the
Balance line of pens but I recently bought a Balance Aspen with a fine nib and haven't had
a lick of trouble (knock on wood. The nib is a semi flex and the size and girth make it a
very comfortable pen to write with. All one can do is try a pen and see if suits them and
works as needed. |
| nib styles |
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12/16/2000: DonM |
|
Can someone direct me to a site where I can view examples of the script
created by different nib styles? Thanks DonM |
| OMAS Pens |
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12/16/2000: Mike P |
|
I've heard that OMAS has been bought out by the big French conglomerate
LMVH (makers of Moet, Hennessy, Louis Vitton) and I was wondering if anyone had any
knowledge if this would affect the quality of the pens they produce. I'd hate to see them
become just another mass-market operation (Waterman, Parker) selling to the lowest common
denominator |
| DEADLINE: 1928 Parker Duofold Monoplane |
| |
12/15/2000: Len
Provisor |
|
Yikes ! It's almost 12/31/00, can you believe it? That's the deadline to
place your order for this very limited production replica model. How limited? I'm up to
about 140 models total, including the first 100 numbered. So talk about a limited and yes,
rare piece of Parker ephemera, this is IT. Each 18" wingspan all solid wood
constructed model is personally signed by Geoffrey S. Parker, the great grandson of George
S. Parker. Authentic details from original model blueprints and Parker family photo
archives. This is your last opportunity to own this great model, no more will be made
after 12/31/00. Next year, another model from the series of vintage Parker Pen Co.
corporate aircraft will be introduced. To see close-up photos of the Duofold Monoplane,
visit www.inkblotters.com, click on the plane. Price: $250. plus UPS. Shipped safely
world-wide. VISA MC AMEX CHECKS (on U.S. banks) Happy New Year |
| Esterbrook |
| |
12/15/2000: Juan Sanchez |
|
Hello: I am looking for a white Esterbrook with the ends in red. Hope to
find a seller, trader or a link to find the pen. Rather find it mint-NM Thank you very
much. Juan |
| Rotring Pencils |
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12/15/2000: Marlin523 |
|
Thank you so much Steve!! You solved my problem. I did what you suggested
and now it works just fine. You are my hero! :-) |
| Esterbrook Pen Points |
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12/15/2000: Brad Gericke |
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I recently purchased a box of Esterbrook Pens (nibs). It is Assortment #7
and contains about 10 different points. My questions: -Are these pens only suitable for
certain models of Esterbrook? If so, what are they? The Esterbrook fountain pens I have
seem to have nibs with a different numbering system than the pen points. For instance, my
fp's nibs are labeled, #1551, #1556, etc. while these points are #048 Falcon, #314 Relief,
etc. -And how are these points attached to the feeds? Thanks for any help!! --Brad |
| Balance-Thanks |
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12/15/2000: Will Thorpe |
|
Get it, write with it, post an evaluation so we all know if you're happy
or not! |
| Pelikan Graphos |
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12/15/2000: Esther |
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I would appreciate any information related to this product. It consists
of a handle and a number of nibs, probably intended for drawing. Thank you. |
| Display Cases, & my favorite pen |
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12/15/2000: Caya Jappinen |
|
The Fountain Pen Hospital, at www.Fountainpenhospital.com, has display
cases starting at $29 or so, big range. I had a blast looking at their website &
catalog. My all-time favorite (looking) pen is a black w/silver cap Shaeffer Legacy 2. |
| Balance- Thanks! |
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12/15/2000: Caya Jappinen |
|
Thank you all, you have been most kind & helpful! I went &
ordered the Balance (just to get the suspense over with) & I may return it, based on
all your comments if I don't like the feel. They don't let you return it if it has been
used at all (hard to tell if it's a good pen that way) but I don't know that they could
tell if I had just dipped the end in ink a little to see it write. (Please tell me if this
is some big Faux Pas or something!) Nobody mentioned the Prelude, so I will take it that
it's not a terribly popular pen. Thanks again! |
| Phileas |
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12/15/2000: Mark |
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Just to set things straight - the Phileas fountain pen is made by
Waterman. And yes, a very nice pen rivaling many of the other more expensive pens. |
| Rotring pencils |
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12/15/2000: Steve |
|
Marlin, I had a similar problem with my Rotring 600 series pencil a
couple of years ago when it was new. I solved the problem myself by taking apart the feed
mechanism and re-aligned the rubber gromet. I think that it is real snug on the lead when
it's new but it will wear longer. I left a little lead sticking out when done using for a
couple of days and the graphite from the lead eventually lubricated it well enough to work
fine......that was two years ago. Good luck. |
| Pen Chests |
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12/14/2000: Jack |
|
Does anyone know the address and telephone number of the Saracen company
that makes pen chests. They are sold at Colorado but they seem to be highly priced. Most
chests seem to be remakes of Silver chests that hold eating utensils. Can you offer any
advise? |
| Philias Fountain |
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12/14/2000: Mike |
|
CAYA: I agree with Karmann that the Shaeffer Phileas is a great pen. I
have a few other brands but this seems to be a strong contender for a near favorite.
Especially in the marbled red and jet black the medium point is solid and always seems
ready to write even when on its side for a day or two. If you look around you can find it
a discount office Max or Staples. There is even a package which includes a bottle of ink
with the blue marbled model. Coming in a under $40 dollars it's a stong pen with good
value.I always seems to go back to it even only to say hello and write a few thoughts. I
really enjoy this Bulletin Board.I enjoy hearing what everyone has to say. |
| Sheaffer Balance |
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12/14/2000: Raymond Wong |
|
I have had good luck with my 3 Sheaffer Balance Classics. I think this is
the model that sells for $85.00 US. The first one I bought for $99.99 Canadian and the
second for $39.99 Can and the third one for $29.99 Can. There is a hairline crack on the
barrel for the last one, but for that price I don't mind. I use it everyday and have no
problems with it other than I don't like the strokes it makes as much as my Parkers,say.
Since all 3 of them are black in color, I can switch them around and no one would notice.
I am nervous about using an expensive pen in an office where the standard issue is a 30
cent BIC. In any case, I like the Sheaffer Balance's I have, but I also believe that the
quality could be uneven and you really have to be careful choosing. |
| Pens FS |
| |
12/14/2000: W Brian Miller |
|
I have several pens that I need to sell this week. Please ask if you are
interested in any of the pens listed or would like to make an offer on one or more of
them. I will consider any and all reasonable offers. Shipping is $3.20 for Priority Mail
(First Class is at no cost) for any number of pens purchased. I can accept PayPal, Check
or Money Orders. PayPal ships next day, checks have to clear first. I now have pics
available on all these pens. ... 1. Kaweco Sport set by Diplomat. Clear plastic, faceted
set. New, never inked. Ball point and FP. Medium plated nib. Reduced to $25.00 ... 3.
Parker 61, black barrel and hood. Perfect GF cap without any dings. Cleaned and writes
well. F nib. Missing the gold "arrow" on the hood, hood shows typical
"distortion" from the clutch "feet" in the cap. Great Daily Writer.
Reduced to $70.00... > > 4. Parker Apple Green Morie ring top. Typical discoloration
on barrel is only moderate (not as severe as many I have seen) and one can still see the
green base color. Geart Imprint. No Brassing. F/XF nib with a little flex. Has not been
restored. Reduced to $45.00... > > 5. Parker Slimfold in Burgandy. Great condition
and a great writer with a wonderful flexible nib that is a Medium with some
"stubbish" qualities to it. minor brassing on cap band. Areo fill with great
transparancy in the sac. Reduced to $70.00... 6. Waterman 0552 1/2 V. Sheraton pattern.
Brassing to end of pen (appears to be from posting the cap) and a little on the cap.
Tastefully engraved with three initials. M/F flexable nib. Not Restored. Asking $70.00...
7. Waterman 100 year pen. Black, smooth barrel and cap. Cap band has some brassing as well
does the tip of the clip and the lever. Weak imprint. Correct 100 year nib, XF/F and quite
nice flex. Writes beautifully. Asking $70.00... 8. Sheaffer ring top, 5-30 pen in black
and pearl. Minimul discoloration (on a scale of 1-10 I would rate this one at least an 8).
No Brassing. XF/F nib that has the typical Sheaffer "flex" to it. Not Restored.
Asking $55.00... 9. Conklin Endura Symetrik ring top. No brassing. Beautiful Green Marble.
STRONG imprint (not often found on Enduras). Correct F nib. Nice example of style and
color. Asking $115.00... 10. In addition to the pens, I still have some of the Planck, 14
kt Flexable Stub Nibs (appx. 1mm wide) available for $40.00 each including First Class
shipping.... 11. Diamond Medal "Comrade" in Jade. Great color with little
discoloration. Clip has brassing. Pen has been fitted with a replacement Planck 14kt Stub
nib (I will send the original nib as well). Asking $65.00... 12. SOLD... 13. Parker
Doufold Jr. Orange. Brassing on band and clip. Minor lip dammage from someone overbuffing
(I presume). This is definitely a User Pen. Asking $60.00 |
| Re: sheaffer balance? |
| |
12/14/2000: Richard |
|
The modern Balance has a VERY uneven level of quality. A few write well,
most are horrible. Waco Johnny D used to have a nearly self-sustaining business replacing
Balance feeds with feeds from Sheaffer Viewpoints. He says, "Most Balance IIs I
repaired had either defective feeds or poorly-adjusted feeds or sprung (upturned) nibs or
a combination thereof. I repaired the vast majority by swapping in a nib from a new
Viewpoint and heat-setting the feed. Since my supply of Viewpoints has dried up, I no
longer fix these pens." I can't, in good conscience, recommend a modern Balance. I've
written with some BEFORE WJD's fix and with some AFTER it. There's simply no comparison. |
| Sheaffer Pens |
| |
12/14/2000: Karmann |
|
CAYA-I just purchased a Sheaffer INTRIGUE-it is a wild looking pen. I
love the way it writes, althought the nib is very stiff. It costs a little more than $85.
I have really great things about the WATERMAN PHILEAS Fountain Pens, and they're certainly
in your price range. I have a Phileas Ball Point and love it. I've read many glowing
reviews about the Fountain Pens. I have a Waterman Executive, and I love it-good ink flow,
fine point writes smooth. It has a flexible 14kt nib. You might try the PHILEAS out before
you purchase something else. I also recommend the SHEAFFER INTRIGUE-a little top-heavy
with the cap on, but a substantial pen that writes well. |
| Sheaffer Balance |
| |
12/14/2000: Ron |
|
I have one of the Sheaffer Balance Special Edition pens. Nice pen, well
made, writes well, and to my surprise has resisted scratching on the surface. If I
remember correctly, the Balance won a Pen World Readers Choice award for "best Retro
pen" and "best value." (either 1998 or 1999 - I'd have to go dig out the
copy to be sure) |
| Sheaffer Balance |
| |
12/14/2000: Will Thorpe |
|
I have a Sheaffer Balance in the Amber Glow (marbled brown) with a medium
nib. The cap won't post tight, falls off on the floor all the time. The clip was a cheap
piece of thin metal. I sent it back and the factory replaced the clip for free, clip is OK
now (I also believe the factory changed to a stronger clip later in production). The pen
came with a broad nib which had poor flow. Sent it back and the factory replaced it with a
fine which turned out to be scratchy. Sent it back again and the factory replaced it with
a medium nib for $5.00. Pretty good factory service, had it back both times in a week.
However the medium nib skips, hard to start the ink flow. It's a beautiful pen, it looks
very nice in my display case. Perhaps my pen was/is the exception. Others will comment I'm
sure. I have one pen that cost less than $40.00, a Waterman Phileas. It has a stiff (no
flex) nib that is smooth and never fails to work. It has good ink flow, actually writes
slightly wet which I like. |
| shaeffer balance? |
| |
12/14/2000: Caya Jappinen |
|
I recently got a gift certificate to an online catalog & want to buy
a fountain pen. I had two Shaeffer Preludes before (one lost, the other just
"died", won't write, I don't know why) & I am considering the Shaeffer
Balance. Is this a good pen? Is it worth the $85? Preludes are so much nicer looking, but
does the Balance feel & write substantially better? If they are virtually the same I
will get a Prelude, but if the Balance is a noticably better writer I will get it. Also,
am I missing a great pen by another company in this price range? Maybe there is a better
one altogether for $85 or less. Thanks!! |
| Fountain Pens For Sale |
| |
12/14/2000: Michael P. Clague |
|
Clague's Antiques and Collectibles - http://www.ncn.net/~mpcac/ - I just
added some new pens For Sale to my website and would like to invite you to visit - I offer
a 100% satisfaction guarantee and refund policy - I have a large selection of Parkers,
Sheaffers, Esterbrooks, Watermans, and many more! - I accept Mastercard, Visa, and
Discover cards - Happy Holidays |
| Maki-e style pens |
| |
12/14/2000: Michael
Zwillman |
|
I am interested in starting a collection of Namiki, Namiki-Dunhill,
Namiki-Pilot, Maki-e pens. If anyone has a reputable source please let me know. Thank you,
MZ |
| Rotring Pencils |
| |
12/13/2000: Marlin523 |
|
I just wanted to let everyone know that I have had nothing but trouble
with Rotring mechanical pencils. First let me say I think they are great and the company
has always sent me a replacement free of charge. I am now on my third pencil and yesterday
it did the same thing all the rest of them did. The point will no longer come out and the
thing is jammed AGAIN! |
| Need help identifying pen! |
| |
12/13/2000: Karma |
|
don't know much about pens, EXCEPT that I would like to identify an ink
pen that was given to me as a gift. I am trying to find a replacement for it. It is
burgundy color, 5 " long, with a roller/ ball-point style nib. No cartridge: ink is
drawn up by twisting a plastic piece (which broke !) The words "PAN" and MADE IN
GERMANY" are stamped on the outer plastic. Originally it came w/ a piece of paper
(now lost!)describing the pen's marvelous qualities and listed a vendor in Wisconsin. I
doubt the pen is worth much to collector's, but I liked it very much for simple writing.
If anyone knows of this pen or a link to its manufacturer, please email me. I would like
to treat myself to a new one for Christmas! Thank you! |
| Omas Christmas Specials |
| |
12/13/2000: JiaXian |
|
Hi, I have a few great Omas pens at very special prices, with discounts
running as high as 66%. They make great Christmas gifts! You can email me for a list.
Thank you. Regards, JiaXian |
| Atlanta Pen Show 3/2-4 |
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12/12/2000: Lee Chait |
|
I have received a number of calls regarding the 2001 Atlanta Pen Show.
The Show is scheduled for March 2-4 at a new location. The contact person for the Show is
the organizer, Dr. Gerry Zwiren, penchaser@aol.com. Please contact him if you haven't
received a flier. Anyone thinking about coming is encouraged to email him to urge a
maximum advertising campaign. |
| Season Greetings |
| |
12/12/2000: Lilly |
|
We are offering the following great deals for this Holiday Season. $115
for any Visconti Kaleido Rollerball or Ballpoint. An Omas Pearl Gray Fountain Pen, List
Price $850, Lilly special $395. An Omas Pearl Gray Rollerball Pen List $495, Lilly special
$247.50 An Omas Saft Green Rollerball Pen List $495, Lilly special $247.50 We are offering
FREE monogramming and giftwrapping for any item purchased from us.
http://stores.yahoo.com/airline/ Happy Holidays, Lilly |
| Dupont Chairman |
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12/12/2000: Jack |
|
ED: Dupont Chairman: Could you give more of a description of what you are
looking for? FP, RB, All lacquer or gold plated cap/lacquer barrel. |
| dupont chairman |
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12/12/2000: ed escalet |
|
looking for dupont chairman in amber |
| Pen auction |
| |
12/12/2000: Robert
D. Eley |
|
Dear PenLovers: I am a newspaper editor and we are tracking a story about
a Japanese fountain pen. The pen allegedly was bought for $1 at a Vermont garage sale,
sold on Ebay for $20,000 and then sold again for $270,000. This sounds improbable but we
thought it was worth a check. Any information would be helpful. Robert D. Eley Senior
Editor The Burlington Free Press Burlington, Vt. 05401 Phone: (802) 651-4860 Fax: (802)
660-1802 Email: reley@bfp.burlingtonfreepress.com |
| Pen auction |
| |
12/12/2000: Robert
D. Eley |
|
Dear PenLovers: I am a newspaper editor and we are tracking a story about
a Japanese fountain pen. The pen allegedly was bought for $1 at a Vermont garage sale,
sold on Ebay for $20,000 and then sold again for $270,000. This sounds improbable but we
thought it was worth a check. Any information would be helpful. Robert D. Eley |
| Atypical W-E Skyline |
| |
12/12/2000: Ross |
|
I bought an interesting Skyline (oxymoron, perhaps?). I'm curious if
anyone on Penlovers can tell me more about it. The pen, standard sized, burgundy barrel
& derby, has a gold filled cap with linear stripes (instead of circular), a visualated
section (instead of solid), and a two tone nib (that looks particularly deco). A scan is
visible at http://www.rosspens.com/images/pen459.jpg I've heard that it might be a
"Presentation" model, and I've also seen in the small F&S (which I'm afraid
is the most typo prone book I've ever purchased) a "Gold Award". Any ideas?
Thanks - Ross |
| In Search of: Cap for a Olive 52 Ripple |
| |
12/11/2000: markus |
|
If you have one for sale trade, please let me know. Thanks Markus |
| WTF Pelikan 1000 |
| |
12/11/2000: Mark |
|
I'd like to trade for Green Pelikan 1000 with Fine or E/F nib, the
packaging is not important, nor doesn't have to be mint, but in great condition. TIA, Mark |
| Re: Waterman Carene Amber Shimmer Pencil |
| |
12/11/2000: Mike |
|
Hi Steven, I am a pen collector in Germany. I can still get several
Waterman Carene Amber Shimmer Pencils. The price is USD 80 each (Retail is USD 105).
Registered shipping to North America would be USD 12. Please tell me if you would be
interested. Thanks! Mike |
| esterbrook pens |
| |
12/10/2000: larry hill |
|
I have a sample case of ten esterbrook pens. style numbers are
#2556-sj,#1555sj,#1551ch. they still have retail price stickers on them. any one
interested? |
| Osmiroid Pens |
| |
12/10/2000: Karmann |
|
I just bought some OSMIRIOD pens at Asel Art Supply in Fort Worth Texas.
I do believe they have a web site (they are a chain art store). They have a small
selection of Osmiroid Pens. Regards, Karmann |
| Pen for Sale |
| |
12/10/2000: Fai |
|
Hi, my name is Hsiung,Yuen Fai. You can call me Fai. I'm a jewelry dealer
& have recently just start up a small retail store in Hong Kong. Recently, I have
included a pen section in my shops and have been approached by several pen collectors to
help them sell their collections. My idea is to expand the reach to the market by
pubicating these collections on internet. Since I am new in the world of pen , I would
appreciate if anyone who is interested in my customers' collection or have any ideas for
my business would contact me at anytime. The information of my shops are as follows: Opus
Collection Ground Floor, 5-11 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852)28682801 Fax:
(852)28682837 E-mail: opusopus@netvigator.com The list of collections are attached for
your perusals: *CARAN D'ACHE Hong Kong 97 F/P LE with very good number. (111, 222, 333,
444, 555,666, 777, 888, 999)-US$1,750-- *Aurora Benvenuto Cellini Sterling Silver F/P LE
US$660-- Solid Gold version LE F/P US$3,355--, Vermeil (for HK 97) LE US$815-- *Aurora
Italian Flag, Bicentenary F/P(Green,White Or Red) LE US$155--,Set of 3 US$460 *Aurora 80th
Anniversary F/P LE US$465-- *Aurora Jvbilaevm Ivory Lacquer F/P LE US$465-- *Aurora Hastil
& Thesil Jubelee F/P+B/P SET LE US$250-- *Aurora Sole 3 pcs set F/P+B/P+Roller
US$350-- *Aurora Primavera F/P Ltd Production US$226, B/P US$105-- *Aurora Mare F/P Ltd
Production US$197, B/P US$93,2 pcs set F/P+B/P US$290-- *Montblanc Ltd Anniversary Edition
1924 -B/P 164 , Rollerball 163 GP, F/P 145, F/P 146 GP, Rollerball 162, F/P 144G/P (15%
discount from list price) All prices listed above include insurance & shipping. Fai |
| December Vintage Pen Catalog |
| |
12/10/2000: Gary Lehrer |
|
Issue #17 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 two weeks. The password has now been removed and there are 100+ fully
restored and guaranteed vintage pens available for your collection and use. Be sure to
also see what’s still available from Catalog #16 (September 2000). Myrna and I hope
to see you at www.gopens.com. |
| WTF |
| |
12/10/2000: Steve |
|
Looking for a 1950 era Parker pen display tray. This tray would be
approximatly 18.75 inches long by 5.5 inches wide by .5 inches thick. The pens lay at an
angle in the slots, maybe 12 or so across. It would probably be a light oak colored wood.
I have the display totaly refinised, just need an original tray! Please email if you have
one like this I could purchase. Thank you. |
| mech. pencil lead question |
| |
12/9/2000: Michael |
|
I have an Epenco mech. pencil and would like to find a source of
replacement leads and erasers. The lead measures .045" and the eraser .250. Any help
would be appreciated. |
| Pen Show Parking |
| |
12/9/2000: Mike |
|
I am sure everyone is very excited about the Pen Show at the Hilton Hotel
which is in an excellent location in the center of town.Easily accessable by all means of
transportation. However be advised for those of you who aqre driving in from the surround
areas of New York that parking is brutal and you must watch all of the signs very
carefully. They have a cadre of tow trucks to remove all violators with a $275 impound and
violation fee. This trip is not the time to be saving a few bucks by parking in the
streets. As a New Yorker, do yourself a favor and pull your car into their garage of the
hotel. It will cost about $20 or so dollars but will give you the best piece of mind.
Sunday there is metered parking at 25 cents for 15 minutes using quarters and it is
available around the streets from the 50's to the 60's off Sixth Avenue. I hope this helps
to make your experience at the pen show a most positive one. See you there! I can hardly
wait to hit those tables. Happy Holidays. |
| Re: Gillette & Rubbermaid |
| |
12/9/2000: Richard |
|
Apparently according to a rOtring representative, the company will
continue to manufacture its current line of pens. If this is correct, there's still hope
for Parker and Waterman. |
| Re: Gilette & Rubbermaid |
| |
12/9/2000: Richard |
|
Given that rOtring has apparently been flushed down the tubes by
Rubbermaid's parent company, I fear that this deal sounds the death knell for Parker and
Waterman. Alas, George and Louis, we did not know ye well enough. |
| PELIKAN M-800 FOR SELL |
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12/9/2000: Real |
|
PELIKAN M-800 fountainpen, new and mint , box , papers, BB(2B) nib size,
blue striped , U$240 shipping included.Real Interested or Connoisseur,contact me,Tia. |
| Gillette & Rubbermaid |
| |
12/9/2000: Jon Rosenbaum |
|
My understanding is that the deal was just consumated. Hard to say if
this is good news or not. |
| Vendome buys Montegrappa? |
| |
12/8/2000: Len
Provisor |
|
It appears the great shake up of 2001 is continuing, with the 2000
purchase of Omas by LVMH (Louis Vitton, Moet & Hennesy) it will be v-e-r-y interesting
to see where the lines of battle of these great pen names will be drawn relative to other
high quality luxury pens such as Omas, Henrik Wigtrom and Michel Perchin. Do you suppose
Vendome is concerned about the eventual shattering of their precious resin snowflake, or
part of their plan to "engulf and devour" those who have been nibbling at their
heels? There is trouble in the air at Newell/Rubbermaid with drastic losses in profit, and
the acquisition of Parker/Waterman/Paper-Mate is questionable. Just maybe, Gillette will
be forced to finally break up the Stationery Products Division to liquidate these famous
pen lines in order to effect a sale. Personally, I hope every day that Parker will
resurface under it's own management and be restored to Janesville, WI. |
| Parker Magritte, 1998 |
| |
12/8/2000: Juan Sanchez |
|
I am looking for somebody who wants to sell one. Thanks for your help. |
| Stipula pens |
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12/8/2000: Kristi Keller |
|
Has anyone out there used Stipula pens and if so, would you share
experiences both good and bad. I am interested in the Iris pen which retracts in a manner
somewhat like the great Namiki Vanishing Point. Looks mechanically interesting and I would
assume writes well.Any input would be appreciated. |
| Looking for a Doric |
| |
12/8/2000: J.F.
Ouellette |
|
Hello everyone, I'm looking for an Eversharp Doric in Burma color (Black
& silver-grey) fountain pen. If you have one for sale please contact me. Any condition
but mint and any size, Gold seal or not. Thanks JF Ouellette Montreal, Canada |
| montegrappa |
| |
12/8/2000: allen gross |
|
For those of you who may not be aware of it, I've heard from several
reliable sources within the pen industry that Montegrappa was just purchased by the
Vendome group. Since they already own Montblanc, Cartier,IWC, and many other leading
companies, it puts Montegrappa in very elite company. |
| Bonhams Auction |
| |
12/8/2000: Aaron Forbes |
|
I just spoke to a friend in London & he tells me a Dunhill Namiki
Giant Pen just sold in the Bonhams pen auction for $270,000.00 !!! Is this a world record
for a vintage pen ? |
| Stylophiles Update |
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12/8/2000: Dean Tweeddale |
|
Hi fellow Penlovers,
This is a quick FYI for you, Stylophiles Magazine has a few new articles for December.
First is the Editorial section, then a review on the new Conklin Nozac, and finally a
pictorial on the new Visconti Dragon. We will be producing a complete new issue in January
2001. If you have any ideas for articles or articles to submit for the next issue please
do so as soon as possible. With the Holiday season in full force we will need all the lead
time possible to get the editing, images, and coding done for the next issue. Your
comments and suggestions are always welcome, my new email address is deant@seanet.com. I
hope each and everyone enjoys the spirit of this festive time of year. Dean Tweeddale |
| Thinning pen collection |
| |
12/8/2000: Ken Smoot |
|
Greetings; the 1st list of pens went out, if you sent me your Email and
didn't get it, please let me know. If you wish to be added, let me know, getting ready to
send out the 2nd list. Thank you. Regards, Ken |
| Osmiroid Pens |
| |
12/7/2000: Ray Ulrich |
|
I am also a long-time fan/user of Osmiroid pens. Sadly, I discovered from
the customer service people at www.sanford.co.uk that all Osmiroid products were
discontinued at the end of 1999. The good news is that Osmiroid nibs are available at
www.penmuseum.co.uk. As far as pens go, Osmiroid nibs will fit Esterbrook pens and the
combination is wonderful! |
| New York Pen Show Update |
| |
12/7/2000: Penstop |
|
Hi Everyone:
We have good news concerning the New York Pen Show.
We have a contract with the New York Hilton Towers Hotel on 53rd Street and Broadway, New
York City, for September 28, 29 and 30, 2001. The show is scheduled to be open to the
public for three days.
September in New York is magnificent, weather is excellent, there are still remenants of
summer, even at the end of the month, low rainfall and much to do.
The Hilton Hotel is located in the heart of the Big Apple, walking distance to 42nd Street
and its many sights an sounds. The hotel rooms have been negotiated down from $329 to
$220, which is an incredible price for this upscale, centrally located hotel in the height
of season. We are please to be able to offer it.
There are only a limited number of rooms at that rate, so anyone wishing to attend should
contact us as soon as possible to reserve their space. The response has been overwhelming.
You call me for further information at (718)434-3713 or email us at
info@penstoponline.com.
I will continue to post updates on what is happening as they become available.
Maryann and Steve at PenstopOnline |
| New Pen Plus Magazine is Here! |
| |
12/7/2000: Sam -
Pendemonium |
|
Inky Greetings! We just received today the new issue of the German pen
magazine, Pen Plus, Dec-Jan-Feb 2000/01 issue. Those of you who have a standing order with
us to receive this - your copies are packed and ready to go out on Friday morning. New
issue contains articles Henrik Wigstrom , MB Boheme, Game of Chess - Montegrappa, the
Duetto and cellocride material, Pelikan Souveran 400 old and new, Aurora 80 year history
article, Haufler Stationery Shop in Stuttgart, Biro patents, Faber Factory, Parker Duofold
Airplane, Review of Penbid.com and more! Here's a scan of the cover featuring an Aurora:
http://www.erols.com/pendemonium/pensplus.jpg
Pen Plus is $6 plus $4 to ship via priority mail. We also have some back issues of Pen
Plus, Penna and WES-UK magazines listed on the website -
http://www.pendemonium.com/books.html Several can be shipped at once for the same $4.
Please email to reserve - sam@pendemonium.com
Happy Holidays! Sam |
| Osmiroid Pens |
| |
12/7/2000: JerriRae Carper |
|
I am a professional calligraphy/calligraphy teacher. I have used Osmiroid
Pens for years. Sadly, they are all "dying." I cannot find a source for them --
lots of places that "used to see them" but no place that still does. Your help
will be greatly appreciated. --JerriRae |
| Re: The Old "Bulletin" Board |
| |
12/7/2000: Richard |
|
You might make a visit to www.penbid.com - it's an auction site devoted
exclusively to pens and pencils. I've found some nice stuff there. |
| Re: Gold Filled - Richard Rosen |
| |
12/7/2000: Richard |
|
Pressure foiling is a method for making gold filled pen parts and similar
flattish items, where a relatively thin layer of gold is required. Gold filling is also
done by investment casting around a core of base metal; the wax pattern is built up around
the core, the assembly is cold-cast into a plaster mold, the wax is melted out, and the
precious metal is cast into its place. This is how school rings and other thick, heavy,
filled items are made. (But most quality school rings are - or used to be - solid rather
than filled. Mine is, and it wasn't particularly expensive.) For a foiled item that is
intended to be engraved, the area to be engraved can be built up with a "pad" of
the gold alloy before the foil is applied over the entire surface. (This technique is also
used on plated silverware to keep wear points such as fork tine tips from wearing through
to base metal.) Note also that multiple layers of foil can be applied to build up more
gold on the surface. |
| Pens Museum, HK |
| |
12/7/2000: Craig Nelson |
|
Does anyone have any experience with www.pens.com.hk ? I'm looking for an
Edson Sapphire fountain, and they've got the best price I've found. Thanks . . . |
| The Old "Bulletin" Board |
| |
12/7/2000: Paul |
|
I am hoping that someone can help me. When i started collecting, there
used to be a web site "The Ink Spot" that hosted a listing of pens for sale.
Towards the end, many other items started to appear on the board...now I can't find the
board and all links have errors. Wondering if anyone knows of a site (outside of E-Bay)
for buyes and sellers of Pens. Thanks to all. Have a great Holiday Season! |
| F/S Omas Arco |
| |
12/6/2000: Mark |
|
Greetings,
Offered for sale Large Omas Arco Brown, filled once - like new. Comes with an extra
flexible 14K E/F nib, very similar in feel to Pelikan 1000 E/F - smooth, wet and
consistent. All papers/boxes, 2000 Anniversary Edition - "75 Omas - Symbol of
Distinction" engraved on the cap.
Best reasonable offer.
TIA,
Mark |
| Pelikan Christmas Promotion |
| |
12/6/2000: PenGallery |
|
Hello, Greetings from PenGallery, we are please to present a special
Christmas promotions highlighting the following :- 1) Pelikan Souveran M800 Fountain pen
come with FREE Pelikan Leather pencase - USD189.00 2) Pelikan Souveran M1000 Fountain pen
come with FREE Pelikan Leather pencase and nice presentation box with bottle of ink -
USD259.00 3) Aurora 88 Series 800 Fountain pen FREE Aurora ink - USD189.00 4) Aurora Jewel
Series 987 Fountain pen FREE Aurora ink - USD239.00 We only charge a flat USD9.00 for
delivery via FedEx. Feel free to drop by and visit us at :- www.pengallery.com Regards
Daniel Seow PenGallery E-Mail: pengallery@visto.com website : www.pengallery.com |
| Gregg (Sheaffer) Pen |
| |
12/6/2000: Allan Fuld |
|
I have an extra Black Gregg Pen made by Sheaffer. It is in very good
condition.I will sell it for $35, price includes first class postage and insurance. Money
refunded if you are not satisfied. |
| Gold Filled |
| |
12/6/2000: Richard Rosen |
|
Richard... You seem to know about gold filled objects. The subject has
had me thinking about it for years. You'll have to agree "gold filled" is a
terrible name in that it sounds like the object has the gold mixed in, or filled in within
it. But that aside, it still puzzles me when I try to understand how a gold ring (just as
an example) that has been CAST, could also be gold filled. This is commonly done with
school rings and other such shaped objects. And also, why wouldn't hand engraving on a
gold filled surface not cut through the "filling" and expose the metal
underneath to the elements? I know that on pocket watches, where the filling IS quite
thick, (often guaranteed not to rub through to the base metal for 20 or 25 years) the
engraving can be quite deep and not cut through. |
| Grieshaber |
| |
12/6/2000: Andy Rothman |
|
Mike -- I can virtually assure you Lipic did not make Grieshaber nibs.
You probably saw a pen with a replaced nib (whatever nib happened to be handy). I have a
red/black mottled har rubber Grieshaber with a wonderfully smooth Grieshaber nib. These
are uncommon pens to find, but worth the hunt. There is more information on Grieshaber in
Schneider & Fischler. |
|
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12/6/2000: Don Burns |
|
Terri, I just checked out the web site of Total Office Products at
go-pens.com They have the Mont Blanc Hemmingway fountain pen and ballpoint but I'm not
sure about the rollerball. By the way, I have dealt with these people too and they are
wonderful. I met the owner at the recent Columbus, Ohio pen show and found him to be truly
helpful and professional. They also tend to have very good prices. By the way, the owners
name is James. Oh, if you go to their web site you might also check out the Aurora 75th
Anniversary pens; they are gorgeous. Have fun and happy hunting. |
|
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12/6/2000: Don Burns |
|
I'm sure there are many, many good sources for limited edition pens but
for openers I would suggest you contact Fountain Pen Hospital (a New York store). They do
have a web site and you can order on line. I have bought pens from them in the past and
found them to be knowledgeable, prompt, and thoroughly trustworthy. For other sources you
might want to check out the Glen Marcus page of great pen stores. |
| Christmas gift |
| |
12/6/2000: Terri |
|
My husband is a new pen collector and I don't know a thing about pens. I
am looking for a great pen as a Christmas gift...any suggestions? He likes the expensive
limited editions. He mentioned a Mont Blanc Hemingway (?)...can somebody tell me where to
find this pen? And other suggestions are welcome! Please email me at terrigrego@aol.com.
Thank you! |
| inks on Long Island |
| |
12/6/2000: Dave Ushkow |
|
For Don: Pearls crafts on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow carries a
lorge selection of inks discounted. Huntington Business Products in town has a large
selection of pens and will let you play with the inks. |
| Re: Gold Filled - Richard Rosen |
| |
12/6/2000: Richard |
|
Pure gold is extremely malleable; that is, it can be formed into extreme
shapes very easily. It is also extremely ductile; that is, it can be drawn out into wire
or pressed into creases to an amazing degree. The alloys used for gold filling are
similarly workable, although not so workable as pure gold. (If they were that workable,
they'd wear rapidly.) The foil in gold filling is applied, as Waco Johnny D says, under
EXTREME pressure. Think about how the sheet metal parts of your car are formed, under the
pressure of a stamping press. Gold filling is done under the same levels of pressure, but
it is generally applied by means other than metal dies. The foil is actually forced to
"weld" itself to the underlying base metal, stretching and forming as it does
so, in much the same way that a blacksmith can pound two pieces of hot iron until they
weld into one. |
| Gold Filled |
| |
12/6/2000: Richard Rosen |
|
Re: Gold Fill and Gold Plate. It's easy for me to understand covering an
irregular shaped object chemically with microns of gold but can anyone add any light to
forming gold fill around irregular objects like finger rings, Parker clips, or hand cut
deep engraving that doesn't cut through the fill and expose the base metal? |
| RE: Nib grinding |
| |
12/5/2000: Reuben |
|
Suhail, Contact "John@nibs.com" and pose your question to him.
He makes custom nibs and repairs damaged nibs, so he might be able to handle your request.
The prices posted on his web site seem to be reasonable. Good luck. |
| Gold Filled/Plated |
| |
12/5/2000: Raymond Wong |
|
Thanks Richard and Johnny D for the detailed explanation. It is very
useful. |
| Waterman Night and Day |
| |
12/5/2000: Rifka |
|
Am desperately seeking a new or used Waterman night and day ballpoint --
any idea where I might find one? Pls. reply via email. thanks. |
| Nib grinding |
| |
12/5/2000: Suhail
Alam |
|
I was wondering if anyone knew someone who would grind stainless steel
nibs for a decent price. The thing is that I need them ground to an extrafine/fine sharp
oblique. And it'd be a bonus for me if he could do that at various angles. I use these
kinds of nibs for Persian calligraphy. Thanks! |
| Re: Gold Fill |
| |
12/5/2000: Richard |
|
What Waco Johnny D says is basically true, but - and I know he'll come
over and whack me for this - there actually is a difference. Gold fill, being foil, puts a
LOT more gold onto the piece. Plating runs just a few microns thick, but 1/10 10K gold
fill, for example is actually 1/10 by weight of the whole piece. This means that if you
have an object that weighs 1 gram, 100 milligrams are 10K gold, so that the actual weight
of the gold is 40 milligrams. A plated object that size might have less than one milligram
of gold on it. Plated parts will brass much sooner than filled parts will. |
| New Conklin's Arrived !! |
| |
12/5/2000: Allen
gross/Pens Plus |
|
Hi, I'm pleased to let you all know that the long awaited new Conklin
Nozac fountain pens have just arrived !! Available with 18k F,M or B nibs with sterling
trim at 750.00 list (discount upon request). Please review the recent stylofiles article
about these great new pens, thanks Allen |
| Parker Duofold Rollerball |
| |
12/5/2000: Rod Grimes |
|
I am looking for a Parker Duofold Rollerball Pen (Pearl & Black).
Mine was stollen and I want to replace it ASAP. If anybody has one for sale (reasonably
priced), please contact me. Thanks, |
| re: Gold Fill |
| |
12/5/2000: Waco Johnny D |
|
Gold filling is the attachment under extreme pressure of a thin gold foil
to some sort of base metal. Gold plating is the attachment under specific heat/chemical
conditions of gold-metal molecules to some sort of intermediate plate, usually nickel
(which is plated over copper which in turn is plated over the base metal). Plating is done
in large hot tanks filled with solutions containing the required metal. There is no
inherent advantage of one type of gold adornment over another, everything else being equal
and proper procedures followed (especially material prep). 5 microns of gold plate will
last as long as 5 microns of gold fill, and vice-versa. |
| For sale |
| |
12/5/2000: Joe Dinora |
|
Duofold Sr. "Big Red" single cap band, original Lucky Curve
feed an smooth writing fine nib. Very crisp imprint, great color. Tiny brassed spot on
side of clip ball. New sac. $185.00 plus shipping. Email for pic. Check or PayPal. |
| Montblancs... |
| |
12/5/2000: Michael R. |
|
First of all Mike, nice to hear that you enjoy you're Boh?e. Life is just
not fair, I have the Noir et Noir (silver trim and black stone) and would love to have the
red stone to the silver trim (why just don't trade stones!), but serioulsy I don't think
MB does care a cent about our wishes (I'm from Germany and service is not better here at
all) to exchange stones so I thought maybe just to contact a goldsmith to ask if it is
possible for him to do this (might have to buy a new additional stone). By the way MB has
big trouble to bring the Boh?e into the stores; no catalogs, not enough pens (a store in a
bigger town might get to or three pens) so they gonna miss all the christmas gift selling
! Can anybody comment on the MB Edgar Al Poe Writers edition? Do you think MBs Writers
edition are worth its money (except the Hemingway) at all? Take care Michael R. |
| Greishaber |
| |
12/4/2000: Mike |
|
Hey everyone! I was out Saturday morning looking for something for a gift
exchange. Of course, there in the flea market case was a red pen, with parts missing, for
a dollar. I asked them to take it out, as anything in the pen was worth a dollar. Come to
find out, it is a red Greishaber pen, or the remains of one at least. I know little about
this brand, but a close examination of it suggests it is a quality pen. The section fits
into the barrel with smooth precision. Even the lever filler is odd! The lever has a metal
tab on the back of it that slides into a long slot on the pressure bar. I have a question
for all you all out here. Did Lipic make nibs for Grieshaber? This high-end Grieshaber has
a high-end Lipic nib in it. Is that odd or what. Let me know what you think of my bargin!! |
| Gold Fill |
| |
12/4/2000: Raymond Wong |
|
Can some one tell me the difference between gold electro-plated and gold
filled? Does one tend to brass or stain more easily than the other when in contact with
ink, or oil on fingers? |
| My father's WWII pen |
| |
12/4/2000: John Vallely |
|
I'm looking for some help. I have a diary my father kept in World War II.
In 1944, before going overseas he noted in his diary that he bought a Sheaffer pen for
$6.50. He probably bought it at the base px, and may have gotten a discount because he
worked there. I'd like to know whether that info is enough to tell exactly what kind of
pen he bought? I thought it would be fun to hunt around for one like he owned. Any help
would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. John Vallely |
| NY Pen Show |
| |
12/4/2000: Don |
|
Whats the latest news on the NY Pen show? Also Is there a shop on Long
Island where one can find a broad selection of inks? |
| pens for sale/trade |
| |
12/4/2000: sherman barnes |
|
I've deicded to sell several pens in order to buy a few more. Check my
homepage at http://www.grits.addr.com to see if I have anything you might want. Thanks,
Sherman |
| re: WTB Pressure Bar |
| |
12/4/2000: Waco Johnny D |
|
Go to http://www.fountainpenhospital.com, Pen Showcase, Repairs and
Tools, and you'll find pressure bars. |
| WTB Pressure Bar |
| |
12/4/2000: Daniele Teppa |
|
Hello! Can I have information about web-site for buiyng pressure bars?
T.I.A. |
| Holiday Special - Shakespeare Journal |
| |
12/3/2000: Penstop |
|
Hi Everyone:
With the holidays fast approaching we are offering the following items for sale:
Our exclusive 5" X 7" leather bound journal, in black calfskin with an insert
picture taken from and royalties paid to the Royal Shakespeare Society in London. Each
journal contains approximately 200 fountain pen friendly, college rules pages. They are
wonderful gift items and are being offered at a very special price.
Retail: $29.95 Our Price was: $24.95 Now: $15.99.
Quantities are limited, don't delay.
This offer end on Wednesday, December 6, 2000.
Our Holiday offer of free shipping within the U.S. on orders of $50.00 applies.
Thank you and happy holidays one and all.
Maryann and Steve Zucker PenstopOnline |
| Silver |
| |
12/3/2000: Kristi |
|
Another thought is to use silver often so that it doesnt develop tarnish.
Wipe gently with a jewelers cloth, store in anti tarnish cloth. or put a few pieces of
plain white chalk in the box or drawer with your pens or silver. The anti tarnish cloth
prevents exposure to sulpher and chalk absorbs it. |
| snorkel and w/e finds |
| |
12/3/2000: Gary |
|
It has been quite a week for me. I have recently gotten back into pens,
after a foray into presidential buttons and presidential seal gift items, both of which i
still enjoy. This weekend turned up some great finds and some questions. My purpose is not
to brag, but to offer hope - pens are there at the right price, we have to get lucky. I
will probably go months without any luck. I picked up the following quite by accident, i
was at the second to last booth in a small antique show in town looking at political
buttons when my daughter of 6 bumped and moved the case.Underneath was a thin case with a
bunch of pens, my other daughter said " Dad, look at all the pens!", loudly i
might add. She has to learn to play it cool. This is what i found: 5 - snorkels in gray,
black, burgundy, green(working) and w/ black barrel and chrome cap. { I have the blue one
- what other colors are out there? } { I know there are a alot of cap band variations and
cap styles} PFM II - in dark blue esterbrook - green large diameter university in black
and a majestic in red stripe - no big deal but cap ring is same pattern - interesting
sheaffer green stripe lever filler sheaffer jr red stripe lever filler total for above
$60, this goes with the other 7 and two matching pencils i picked up last weekend for $45
A great way to get into pens again. I also picked up 37 pen worlds for less than a $1
each, i only need three to complete the set. Like I said .... a great week. Time to order
repair supplies and get started. Gary |
| e-mail |
| |
12/3/2000: sonny |
|
i for got my e-mail it is on this one now so e-mial me here |
| pen trade |
| |
12/3/2000: sonny |
|
hi, i am wondering if any one would trad a mint condition barkatex pen
set for a parker fountain pen cheers sonny |
| Tarnished silver pens |
| |
12/3/2000: Joyce Levy |
|
Any time you polish silver you take away a little metal. I also have a
collection of silver pens. I keep them under Pacific Silvercloth. It is treated to absorb
the sulfer in the air and the silver never tarnishes. It was invented for silver flatware,
and it is available at good fabric stores by the yard. It is brown and thin, and can be
cut and sewed into any shape of cover or pouch you like. Britex Fabrics in San Francisco
sells it. |
| F/S 1928 Rotring LE |
| |
12/3/2000: Andrew J. Gnoza,
III |
|
70th anniversary LE Pen comes with a gold plated stylo tip and a medium
nib of 18K gold with rhodium-plated decor. The barrel is handmade of several layers of
celluloid. Wooden box and all papers. SCAN AT: http://www.gulftel.com/~gnoza/rot28le.jpg
$616 + $10 insured Priority Mail to a USA address |
| Looking for... |
| |
12/3/2000: Ken Jones |
|
I am looking to buy three pens 1. Delta Coloseum FP and BPN and an Agatha
Christie BPN or PCL If anyone has any of these pens to sell please drop me an e-mail.
Thanks ken |
| Blue Edson FP with a Fine Nib |
| |
12/2/2000: Esther |
|
Yes, I have it with a fine nib. $395. |
| cheap pens |
| |
12/2/2000: Mark
Davies |
|
I have accumulated over several years, hundreds of cheapo pens of the
type normally given away by drug companies and the like in order to advertise their
product. I want to get rid of them, but I am unwilling to throw them or give them away.
Does anyone have any information on people who may be interested in taking them off my
hands ? |
| Montegrappa pens |
| |
12/2/2000: Manuel |
|
I am a pen collector and have a collection of montegrappa pens. As many
of you know these pens have sterling sliver clips, bands, etc. Does anyone recommend a
specific silver polish to remove the tarnish?? Is there a product that I can use to reduce
or eliminate the tarnish??? Thanks in advance for your help! Manuel |
| Visconti Manhattan for sell |
| |
12/2/2000: real |
|
VISCONTI MANHATTAN ,Fountainpen ,Art Deco design, Translucent Celluloide
Ruby-Burgundy, Ink View Mint condition, new never used, in luxury and heavy box ,
papers,14ks. Solid gold nib, Broad nib size, made in Florence, Italy,Looks like the style
of old Parker Vacumatic. Price U$200. The price included shipping via registered air mail.
I will deduce of sale price the charges to make payment! Tia. |
| Edson Blue FP Medium |
| |
12/1/2000: Esther |
|
For sale: Edson blue fountain pen with a medium nib. If you are not happy
with that nib, Waterman will exchange it, free of charge, during the first 30 days. The
pen is new. The price is $395 (compare with $595 at some mail order places). This is
possibly the last one that we'll have for sale at this price. Thank you. |
| Mont Blanc-Boheme |
| |
12/1/2000: Mike |
|
Michael R. I am a little late but thanks for your excellent input on the
Boheme Mont Blanc. I went ahead and purchased it because I enjoy supurb engineering and
this disappearing nib and cartridge opening and locking takes the cake. The weight as you
say is very good and the size (width) is most comfortable. The pen is very very
handsome.The loading of the cartridge and movement of the pen parts make it more than just
a writing instrument. It's so much more than just a pen.I agree the price was high.Because
of the complicated mechanism you must have a legitimate warrantee for repair so I bought
it direct from MB.It is not as simple as one of their cartridge loading other models where
really all you have to worry about it protecting the point.The discount (authorized)
dealers don't have it in stock yet either. It writes beautifully. Of course I would have
preferred the black stone with the gold bands so I called MB in New Jersey for
information. Some underling told me that is the way it comes. However I am sure things can
be adjusted if I wanted more definite information. I see no reason why it can't be ordered
directly from Germany with the stone changed. Well that is what happened since I asked for
input on the the new MB Boheme. By the way my nib is medium, I probably have a heavier
hand than you. Happy holiday! |
| Update of the Parker 75 site for Dec'00 is now online |
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12/1/2000: Lih-Tah Wong |
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Hello Penlovers.
Just a quick note to tell you that the December 2000 update of my Parker 75 website is now
online.
New for this month are:
- A goldplated lined prototype cap with "75" inscribed on it;
- A lacquer BP prototype in a speckled olive-brown color;
- A stainless steel BP prototype with a luxurious satin finish;
- A sterling silver BP prototype with a waterdrop pattern.
Please come by and visit if you have an interest in Parker 75s.
Regards,
Lih-Tah
www.Parker75.com
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| Christmas Special Offers |
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12/1/2000: Susanna |
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The Christmas Special Offers are back! Titanic and Copernicus Parures in
gift boxes, Pontevecchio ballpoint couples and Parafernalia Parures, at rebated prices, at
Giardino Italiano's site --------- http://www.pens.it/christmas.htm ------- only until
availability. Thank you for your visit! |
| sacs for sale |
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12/1/2000: Martin Smith |
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Printable information/order form for pen sacs and vacumatic diaphragms.
Orders shipped the next business day. http://www.simcom.on.ca/woodbin |
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