March 2002

Message from Rudi
	3/31/2002: Ray
	Rudi's message looks (IMHO) to be in Finnish. Sorry, I might be able to recognize the language, but I can't translate it.

Messages from Rudi and Sumi
	3/31/2002: Len
	Looks like Japanese and ??? to me. If any Penlovers readers can communicate back in their native language, I'm sure Penlovers would be happy to have them join the discussion board, and graciously welcome them.

Parker
	3/31/2002: Harvey
	Hey quiet out there ! I've got to find translation software for Croat to Mongolian to Congalese for the new edition of the Great Yangtse.

Parker
	3/31/2002: Sumi
	MICHI NI MAYOIMASHITA.EKI WA DOKODESKA?HOTERU WA DOKODESKA? EKIMADE NO CHIZU O KAITEKUDASAI. GEORGE S. PARKER CHIKAI.NANJIDESKA?

Parker
	3/31/2002: Rudi
	Onko suomen kirjoitusjärjestelmä ihanteellinen? Kirjoitus pyrkii yksityiskohtaisesti perustellen kumoamaan sen harhaluulon,George S.Parker että suomea luetaan niinkuin kirjoitetaan.

collection stylos Mont Blanc + accesoires [total 51pcs] & Parker, Pelikan, Luxor...
	3/31/2002: Bertie
	Can this be the same Pierre Mertens, famous Belgian author ?

lvet" box with an outer black box. Both items seem to be mint. It looks as if the pen has never been inked, probably not even dipped. It has the golden paper sticker on the clip. The Orange color is very desireable and harder to find in this condition. Tha
	3/31/2002: Bertie
	Can this be the same Pierre Mertens, famous Belgian author ?

Chicago Pen Auction Update - 75s
	3/31/2002: Don Lavin
	Good morning Pen Lovers. First a healthy and happy Easter and Passover to one and all. Now on the pen front, there has been a lot of interest shown in the upcoming Chicago Pen Show auction so I will try to highlight some of the most interesting items to be offered, on a regular basis. As there is considerable interest in Parker 75s these days so I am pleased to announce that we are offering some of the rarest and most wonderful Parker 75s again this year. Models to be sold include: 1. unique, possibly model shop, WHITE gold filled, lined, with early flat top and bottom, section with metal threads and a stub nib; 2. Rare full rainbow FP; 3. Rare full rainbow 75 BP; 4. New, never used, 14 kt Presidential FP and BP awarded by Parker to an employee with 50 years of service from 1923 to 1973 with inscription on both pieces; 5. Nib only, experimental, ultra broad, left oblique, hand made and ground by Dean Hackbarth, Supervisor of the Parker gold nib dept. in the 70s; 6. Silver cross-hatch model with rare blue dark blue plastic section 7. 3 different NOS French 75s in white metal and gf metal with interesting patterns. In addition there are a number of other 75s in the action including RB, BP and FP and sets. Action on these lots should be hot and heavy.

Esterbrook
	3/31/2002: Stefan Nilsson
	Iam interested in knowing how an Esterbook plunger filler works. Is is a steel capped plastic pen on which you can unscrew the blind cap and then pump about 20 mm. Is is like the Sheaffers (pressing a bladder with the air or is it as old Onotoes some vac system. Common or more scarce. Stefan N

Looking for a stainless Vector
	3/30/2002: John
	I'm looking for a stainless steel Parker Vector fountain pen (I'm giving my plastic one a slow and painful death, I'm afraid). I'm having some pretty serious trouble locating such a thing in the USA. I have lately been told that the Vector has been discontinued, though I've seen several overseas websites which list it for sale. If you can come up with such a beast in good condition and for a reasonable price, please let me know. TIA

Venlo Pen Cases
	3/30/2002: Marv
	I am looking for a Venlo leather pen case that hold s 10 pens or something comparable at a decent price. Can anyone suggest places that sell them. Thanks

pen parts
	3/30/2002: Ashok Kumar
	Mister Claude I am having many pen parts for reparing & would be willing to exchange your leboeuf barel for new cap.

pen parts
	3/30/2002: claude
	Lost the cap of my 1928 Leboeuf fontain pen ,no 75, color: Coco Bolo. Would be interested in an exchange.

Duofold Orange Details
	3/30/2002: Esther
	This is a modern Parker Duofold Centennial flat-top in Orange. There is a Fountain Pen with a Fine nib, and a Pencil. They come in a grey "velvet" box with an outer black box. Both items seem to be mint. It looks as if the pen has never been inked, probably not even dipped. It has the golden paper sticker on the clip. The Orange color is very desireable and harder to find in this condition. Thank you and Happy Holiday!

collection stylos Mont Blanc + accesoires [total 51pcs] & Parker, Pelikan, Luxor...
	3/30/2002: Pierre Mertens
	Pierre Mertens Mont Blanc Et autres stylos, médailles, monnaies,… E-mail: phylostylo@yahoo.fr Je vends la collection de stylos de mon pere Presentation generale A. Mont Blanc 35 stylos a plume et 2 stylos a bille [époque 1930-43] [une piece des annees 50] 2 boites magasin expo [époque 1930-43] 4 boitiers double et simple [époque 1930-43] + 1 [une piece des annees 50] 1 etui tirette [époque 1930-43] 2 encriers [époque 1930-43] 3 affichette pub +- 25 X 35 avec cadre [époque 1930-43] B. PARKER 2 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] C. Pelikan 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] 1 stylo a plume [source plus recente] D. Luxor 2 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] E. Bavaria 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] F. Popeda 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] Presentation plus detaillee G. Mont Blanc · 9 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] type symplo avec figurine en argent 3 dimensions [2x2x1cm] sur le dessus du capuchom – figure unique [certaines figurines pierres incrustee pour yeux · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] type symplo simple · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] type symplo avec figurine en argent 3 dimensions [2x2x1cm] sur le dessus du capuchom – figure unique; destinee a offocier de l’armee · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] lapis-lazulli · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] decoration argente avec figure; destinee a offocier de l’armee · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] corp transparent · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] dore et travaille en decoration sur la dorure · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] dore · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] décor argent travaille et ajoure; au-dessus de la plume et fin de la decoration une araignee stylisee trois dimensions + boitier origine + baguette en papier autour du capuchon avec Mont Blanc · 2 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] décor lezard · 2 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] décor marbre · 3 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] décor dorure · 2 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] décor marbre –safety plume retractable · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] over sized décor argent travaille et ajoure entourant tout le stylo; decoration figurine dragon + boitier d’origine · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] black marble ; embleme Mont Blamc sur tete capuchon perle + 1 stylo a bille jumeau + boitier d’origine pour les deux pieces · 2 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] décor marbre + boitier d’origine pour les deux pieces · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1950] 342 etat neuf + boitier d’origine · 2 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] red marble don’t 1 piece oversized [capuchon avec 3 bandes] + 1 etui tirette d’origine · 1 stylo a bille [époque 1930-43] argente et decore main dans argent · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] pneumatique; tige psiton devisable après remplisage; entierement transparent sauf capuchon · 2 grandes boites magasin pour exposition des stylos [époque 1930-43] · 2 encriers [époque 1930-43] 1 petit et 1 grand · 3 affichette pub +- 25 X 35 avec cadre [époque 1930-43] H. PARKER · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] argente Toledo · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] oversized décor fin ligne I. Pelikan · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] décor laps-Lazulli · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] standart J. Luxor · 2 stylos a plume [époque 1930-43] K. Bavaria · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43] L. Popeda · 1 stylo a plume [époque 1930-43]

Pens for sale
	3/30/2002: Steve
	NEED TO SELL: Visconti Manhattan LE rollerball, $125. Visconti Ragtime 3 fountain pen w/medium nib, $40. Namiki/Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen (new style)burgundy/gold w/broad nib, $50. All instruments are in excellent condition w/boxes and papers. Will sell individually as indicated or all 3 for $200.

DC SUPERSHOW 8/8-11
	3/29/2002: Lee Chait
	The Sheraton Premiere at Tyson’s Corner is proud to announce that they will be the Host of the 2002 Washington, DC Fountain Pen August 10 & 11, 2002 Preshow August 8& 9 Considered by many to be The Largest and Most Respected Fountain Pen Event in the World We proudly offer to Pen Show guests: · Free shuttle service to both Tysons Malls (a total of over 600 stores), the Metro (subway), famous area restaurants, and Dulles Airport (call hotel for schedule). · We offer special rates for rooms, suites and the Concierge level for show attendees. Rates are good from Tuesday, August 6 through Monday, August 12. Extended stays can be arranged if booked early. Call 1-800-325-3535 or 703-448-1234 · Free parking, equipped health club, Sauna, Racquetball courts, Indoor, outdoor pool, and more.

Chicago Pen Club Meeting April 7, Sun 2pm
	3/29/2002: Len Provisor
	Our next meeting will be held Sunday April 7 at 2pm at the offices of member Rob Scheuneman's STUDIO NORTH. Located at 1616 Green Bay Road in North Chicago, IL 60064. Exit Route 120 from either Edens Hwy (41) or IL 294 Tri-State and go east to Green Bay Road, then south until you see the large metal SN sign on the right (west) side of street. You can put this address into www.mapquest.com for a printable map & directions. Bring anything pen/ink related for show-and-tell or discussion. Also feel free to bring anything you have that you wish to sell, trade or barter. This is our last meeting before the big Chicago Pen Show May 3-5 which is really going to be exciting this year with Parker - Waterman as sponsors, and also the attndance of Geoffrey and Steven Parker who will be exhibiting some personal family archive materials. The conference room we will be meeting in has a 24" x 36" plasma NEC monitor that gives an incredible image, so we may even cruise some interesting web sites. Don Lavin may have an update on the 300 piece pen auction for the show also, just maybe the auction will be printed so we can get an exclusive preview. Hope to see many of you there. Len Provisor

Condolences to the George Brown family
	3/29/2002: Len Provisor
	I am very sorry to hear of George's passing. I only knew him for the last 5 years or so, seeing him mostly at his home state Ohio and Chicago pen shows. George was a big guy, and when you shook hands with him your hand was lost in his meaty grip. He could probably stand close to William "The Fridge" Perry from the '85 Chicago Bears, but he was really more of a gentle bear. He may have looked intimidating at first glance, but everyone really enjoyed meeting him at any shows. George always had real neat "stuff", besides pens and I always anticipated finding something very different with a typical George Brown story attached. I'll long remember George and his humor, always in a manner that uniquely cut to the point of the matter, and ended with a laugh. I make it a practice at every pen show I attend, I walk the entire floor and say a cordial "hello" to everyone, and once again after the show bidding a safe trip home. This reminds me once again, what really matters in the end is how people feel and talk about you after you are gone.

Special Offer: Sheaffer Triumph Gold plated Set
	3/29/2002: asiddiqa
	For sell is a beautiful set of Sheaffer Triumph goldplated fountain pen (14 carat fine gold nib) and ball pen in beautiful condition. No dents, no engraving, brassing, dings. If interested I can send you picture. Very special offer. Set will go for $150.00 with no shipping cost for you. Thanking you

Dr. Zwiren
	3/29/2002: Richard Jarvis
	I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Gerald Zwiren, the long-time organizer of the Atlanta Pen Show. I had helped him some with the show this year and just gotten to know him as he worked to improve the show along with Jimmy Dolive of Total Office Products. This year's show was one of the best ever and I know he was pleased about it. Prayers to his family during this time. Richard

Stationery for Sale
	3/29/2002: Richard Jarvis
	I have some great prices on beautiful Italian stationery by Pineider. I have 140-piece sets in large boxes for $50 plus $8 shipping. These retail for more than $200. I have a few 80-piece sets in a portfolio package as well for $23 plus $5 shipping. There are also some beautiful sets of white stationery with a small gold logo and red lined envelopes that are selling for $16 and $18 each according to the sheet size. Shipping on those is $4. For designs and information on more choices, go to www.geocities.com/ajccarrier/Pen_Page.html. Make sure you click to second page of items for sale while you're there.

Parker Orange Pen/Pencil
	3/29/2002: Esther
	We have a Duofold Fountain Pen and Pencil in a grey "velvet" box. Please advise us if you are interested. Thank you and Happy Holiday!

Announcing a new free email newsletter
	3/28/2002: Richard
	Announcing Nib Noise, a free email newsletter. This newsletter is a joint effort of Richard Binder and Don Fluckinger. We hate spam as much as you do, and we'll mail Nib Noise only to people who subscribe. We hope you'll enjoy reading it, and we also hope you'll choose to subscribe to it. The email newsletter itself contains short introductions and links to articles on my Web site; this way we can provide better content, including images. Read the premiere issue as a text fileat: http://www.virtualcrate.com/pens/nibnoise/nn_v01n01.txt

Condolences to the Zwerin family
	3/28/2002: Len Provisor
	I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Dr. Zwiren was well known, highly respected and on a few occassions, I had the pleasure to share exhibit tables at several pen shows. He was one of the few men I've met with a special air about himself that was obvious, at least to me. An ever present smile, always soft spoken, when he spoke I listened carefully, and it just seemed right to always address him as Dr. Zwiren. I'm richer for having known him.

Waterman Laureat I
	3/28/2002: Cheryl
	If anyone has a Waterman Laureat I Rollarball pen with the tortoise shell finish that I could purchase please contact me. I lost mine and have been trying to replace it.

Pelikan Toledo M700
	3/28/2002: Joni
	Hi, Does anyone have a Pelikan Toledo M700? I cannot find out how big and heavy this pen is. Does anyone know? It sounds like it's between a M800 and a M600. Perhaps it's exactly M600 size? Also how heavy is the pen?

Suitable Black Ink
	3/28/2002: Adrian Jones
	Hi Folks, My place of work requires black ink. I have Sheaffer's red, green and blue Skrip inks - all work fine. However, the black ink bleeds badly on the paper we use (basic Xerox quality stuff. Has anyone come across a non-clogging, black ink that does not bleed? Many thanks for any suggestions as I am planning on doing a bunch of writing soon and I would like to use my fountain pen! Regards, Adrian

Death of Dr. Gerry Zwiren
	3/28/2002: Lee Chait
	It is with deep regret that I report the death of Dr. Gerry Zwiren last Friday of an apparent heart attack while playing tennis. He was 77 years old and the promoter of the Atlanta Pen Show. He will be missed.

Pelikan 120 Nibs Wanted
	3/28/2002: RickW
	I'm looking for nibs for a 1970's-80's vintage Pelikan 120; italic, fine, medium, or stub.

Re: MB Boheme FP
	3/28/2002: Samantha
	There are two models of the Boheme FP. One is retractable as mentioned by "No One", and the other is fixed. The fixed FP uses a converter that you access by unscrewing the body. Then of course you just dip the nib in the ink and twist the bottom of the converter to draw the ink. Remember to release 4 drops of ink before you tighten the converter with nib pointing upward. Always use a lint free, oil free cloth to remove any excess ink from the nib. Do not rub the cloth on the feeder. If you would like our Customer Service Line it is 1800 995 4810. Hope this is helpful.

Sheaffer calligraphy nibs
	3/27/2002: Laurent Hodges
	Jim Landrum asked if the cheap Sheaffer calligraphy nibs could be used on a "nicer" pen. YES!!! They fit perfectly on the current Balance II and on the older Connaisseur and Grand Connaisseur pens, including the current Levenger "Seas" pens as well as the Royal Selangor Bamboo pen. The steel nibs look great on a Jade green Balance II, on the Royal Selangor, and on the sterling silver Grand Connaisseur. Their caps fit back on perfectly, too. (Save the old 14K or 18K nib, of course!) Instead of buying the cheap Sheaffer calligraphy pens one at a time, buy the 3-nib set. There is also a calligraphy set under $100 with several calligraphy nibs to fit Prelude pens instead; it comes with a Prelude but can be put on a nicer Prelude, if you prefer. Go to www.PenLovers.net and buy these from Pendemonium or probably other advertisers. Also remember that some of the current Sheaffers have italic nibs available (usually called "stub" by Sheaffer, but really italic nibs) - the Balance II (pretty good) and the Legacy II (a really great italic nib).

Southeast Pen Collectors' Club Meeting 4/7
	3/27/2002: Lee Chait
	The next meeting is 4/7/02 at Jimmy Dolive's Total Office Products in Smyrna Ga.. Refreshments will be served. Pens will be bought; sold; traded; and information exchanged. For membership or meeting information contact: Lee Chait 706-579-1429 or chasule @mindspring.com

WTB Montegrappa Extra Blue
	3/27/2002: Don N
	Subject line says it all. Prefer fine or medium nib and certainly would be interested in a "previously loved" pen.

SPECIAL OFFER - Pelikan M800 & Aurora Ipsilon Deluxe Pens
	3/27/2002: Terry
	We are continuing our special on red Pelikan M800 pens -- order a red Pelikan M800 with either a FINE or BROAD nib through our website and get $10.00 off our regular price of $217.00 when your order is filled and your credit card is processed. This week, we also have a good supply of Aurora Ipsilon Deluxe fountain pens in black or blue with MEDIUM or ITALIC nibs -- order either color with a medium or italic nib and $5.00 off our regular price of $76.00 when your order is filled and your credit card is processed.

Caran D'Ache Carbon Fiber Pens for Sale
	3/27/2002: Marv
	I have the following Caran D'Ache Hexagonal Collection Carbon Fiber Pens for sale. They are polished rhodium finish with carbon fiber inserts. All are like new in their original presentation boxes and have Caran D'Ache lifetime guarantees. Fountain pen with fine point (list price $550) $350, Rollerball pen (list price $400) $260, Ballpoint pen (list price $290) $190. Add shipping and insurance for each. Money orders or Cashier's checks only. Reply by e-mail.

WTB: Blue Parker Ellipse rollerball
	3/27/2002: tim
	WTB: Blue Parker Ellipse rollerball

Pappy Peascah, Easter Spring and Pen Times
	3/27/2002: Israel Pen Club
	IPC - the Israel Pen Club now at israelpenclub@yahoo.com wish all our brethren of the Mosaic persuasion (sisters too, no gender discrimination)Chag Pesach Sameach Happy Easter to all the followers of Jesus who was a rabid rabbi 2000 years ago. Happy Days to the Moslems amongst us, Budhists, Taoists Shintoists and all mankind, especially the Penlovers!! Spring is the time of renewal. We come out of winter hibernation, the buds are blooming, Jerusalem tulips gift of the city of Amsterdam in splendid glory. Pens are beckoning. May this spring and summer be a harbinger of better times. Let us prove that the pen is mightier than the sword. A great big thank you for all the support our little but growing club hasreceived from the acp-p's zossters, 4 Penners PenTracers and Lovers (this board.) On on behalf of IPC: Dov tadir@actcom.co.il Silviu sigsil@netvision.net.il Zvi g_zvi@netvision.net.il NB Friday March 29th, 10am @ City Hotel, 9 Mapu Street, Tel Aviv - meeting of the club. CU locals there.

MB Boheme FP
	3/26/2002: No One
	I think the boheme only takes cartigides. I don't have one but here's what I saw. It's real easy. The end of the pen is hinged. Retract the nib. Flip the end of the pen at the hinge and snap in a new cartigide. Retracting the nib will move the cartigide unit closer to the end of the barrel. If there's a MB

Montblanc Boheme Fountain Pen
	3/26/2002: Boris
	I just received as a gift this beautiful pen. The only problem is that it came without instructions how to fill it with ink!! I can't figure it out. HELP!!

SCPCC Meeting
	3/26/2002: John Maloney
	The next meeting of the Southern California Pen Collectors Club (SCPCC) will be held on April 13 from 12:30 until 3:30 at the home of George and Donna Swartz located in the Venice area of Los Angeles. SCPCC members will receive their Scribbles notice shortly. E-Mail me for directions to the location if you are not currenly a member but would like to attend. Sterling Picard of our club will present his research findings on the Sterling Pen Company (no relation)and display examples from this little known manufacturer. Should be informative.

Sheaffer PEN SALE!
	3/26/2002: Lilly
	We have some great SHEAFFER PENS on Sale! Click by and have a look. http://store.yahoo.com/airline/sheafpencol.html

Sheaffer Repair
	3/26/2002: B. L. Cole
	I failed to mention on the previous message that 1-800FINEPEN is Sheaffer's toll free line. By the way, I have a 1959 Snorkel, and it is a wonderful pen as well as its matching pencil.

Sheaffer Repair
	3/26/2002: B. L. Cole
	The address for Sheaffer Pen Manufacturing is 301 Avenue H, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627. Feel free to call Sidney Brown(Ms.) at the customer service/repair. Richard Binder at www.virtualcrate.com or richard@virtualcrate.com does excellent repairs on Sheaffer snorkel pens or any other pen. E-mail him. He will do a perfect job.

shaeffer pen
	3/26/2002: Ed Cumings
	dear all--Have an old snorkel filling shaeffer pen maybe 40 years old. Trouble filling it---all appears normal--bladder is sound. It wont draw ink and the pump action appears to have less 'pumping feel' than I recall. ifill it using a match to depress the bladder and an eye dropper at the snorkel. Does this pen have an 'o'ring or any special sealas part of the action? what typicaly are causes and cures for this? Pen is just fabulous otherwise. Just the snorkel filler not operating. Any help much appreciated.

Repair address needed
	3/26/2002: Allen Copus
	My wife has a Sheaffer mechanical pencil in need of repair. Does anyone know the Sheaffer Company Repair address?

A taste of Chicago Pen Show
	3/26/2002: Len Provisor
	The Chicago Pen Show has a reputation as a mecca for vintage pen trading, and with a huge attendance of new pen dealers as well. There will be over 200 tables wall to wall and overflowing into the halls on Sunday. This year the sponsor of the show is Parker - Waterman. Be prepared for some surprise announcements by Parker. Geoffrey S. Parker and his brother Steven will also be attending the show and will exhibit at a selection of artifacts from his personal family archives. Never shown before to the public, this will be a most anticipated presentation. Geoffrey and Steven look forward to meeting and talking with show exhibitors and guests. Dealers and collectors start getting their vintage pen fix as early as Wednesday with early arrivals, especially overseas visitors who like to get an early taste of Chicago sights. Lots to see downtown which is a quick cab or easy train ride from the Westin O'Hare airport location. Chicago Entertainment and restaurant info : http://metromix.com/top/1,1419,M-Metromix-Music-X!Front,00.html Trading rooms open up Thurs eve but if you stroll the lobby before you'll see groups huddled in lounge chairs peering into pen cases for early pickin's. If anything like last year a good crowd already assembles by Thurs eve, and Friday is dead serious scrambling by early buyers with a taste for vintage pen. It's always a polite, "Howdy,howudoin'what'sinthepencase?" and sometimes a good idea to just wear a badge that says "Don't trample, Just lookin'". If any Pentracers need an official bright yellow Snailee badge e-mail me I'll send you a few before the show. Friday nite is Blues Night with a trip to Buddy Guy's Legends Blues Club. Dinner and Blues for a real taste of Chicago. Hotel busses leave the lobby area promptly at 7pm, $20./person round trip, returning sometime after 12-1 or so. Guaranteed good time and a great Cajun, traditional or veggie dinner. Check the doin's and menu at www.buddyguys.com Saturday is a serious trading day and the anticipated Auction of over 300 lots of vintage pens and ephemera. Really my favorite event, I love the moans, the groans and the laughs as bidders fight for every item. Saturday night is the Amateur Jam Session, meeting 9-ish in the room where the auction will be held. We'll have stage, lights and sound, so if you pick a guitar, banjo or play harmonica or anything else, bring it and join the fun. Strictly amateur, and some not-so-amateur, lots of fun. Prizes and gifts for all performers. Sunday is show time...crowds come early and it's busy all day long with everything to see that even remotely related to pens, including papers, inks, journals, ephemera and even some vintage watches from some dealers. If you have not already made hotel reservations, pick up the phone now and do so, rooms are going fast. Click on show link on Home Page for more information. Look forward to seeing you all there.

JG and BA
	3/25/2002: david i
	Sorry for the "me too" post, but what the heck. Everyone chimes in on the bad stuff, why not the good, too? As Don notes, the websites of Jim Gaston and Bill Acker are quite the treasure trove of useful info. Bill's vac info is quite nice. Learned and learn tons from it. I would add a couple websites which, in addition to the usual pens-for-sale thing, offer great learning- these included the sites run by David Nishimura and by Tony Fischier. Regards, David.

Jim Gaston and Bill Acker
	3/25/2002: Don Lavin
	Rick mentioned the wealth of information he was able to obtain from Jim Gaston's web site. For those of you relatively new to pen collecting note that some long standing collectors have performed considerable services to the pen collecting community and go unnoticed for the most part. Bill Acker and Jim Gaston have been collecting pens for many years and both have stepped up to give the pen community time and effort and excellent and outstanding service. Both Jim and Bill for many years were and are the moderators of the Compuserve Pen Collecting Board. They encouraged new collectors and assisted everyone with good advice about collecting, repairs and anything pertaining to vintage pens and collecting. Then both Bill and Jim produced very high quality web sites, not only offering pens for sale, but great information. Jim's site in particular is sensational and his vintage advertising section is a treasure trove of information for all collectors. Jim's web site is www.jimgaston.com and Bill's is www.billspens.com. Try them - you'l like them. Don

calligraphy pens
	3/25/2002: einv
	those by osmiroid are the best. the body looks even worse than sheaffer, but the nib is splendid. it is so thin that thick vs thin contrasts are emphasized for even the smallest nib widths. sheaffer is OK, but osmiroid RULES! you can still find some british made (by sanford co.) osmies at www.paperinkarts.com/ ask for their paper catalog. (BTW, osmiroid is now a chinese company, and their pens are reputed to stink.)

Chicago Pen Show Auction Report
	3/25/2002: Don Lavin
	Hello Penlovers. Time for the first of a number of reports on the biggest and best pen auction in the U.S. The estimated 300 lot live pen auction this year will again, be exceptional and will once again be conducted by Roberta from Susanin’s Auctions. Roberta is a wonderful professional auctioneer who has entertained our crowd several times in the past and who is in demand. More pens and ephemera and an emphasis on rare and beautiful. Color catalogs will be available for purchase several weeks before the show. Lots in various price ranges will be featured, with some very high quality and rare items as well. The auction web page will be updated very soon. PFM collectors take note. We have a number of very fine PFM items on consignment for the auction including a very scarce gray PFM III, a PFM nib test box with 3 PFM IIIs, 2 different PFM IIs and a PFM II pencil. We are also awaiting a blue PFM IV. Most of the pens are in mint condition with the original white labeling on the barrels. For Pen World collectors we have also received a consignment of the complete Vols. 1 and 2 which means you now have an opportunity to obtain the first 8 issues!

Thanks Rick
	3/25/2002: Don Lavin
	I want to thank Rick for his kind words and to remind Penlovers that there are a number of veteran collectors who review this board from time to time and who are willing to assist anyone with questions about vintage pens. Whereas I would like to be able to assist collectors on newer pens and on inks and the like, the fact is, I cannot keep up with all of the new products and frankly I am still in awe of vintage pens. They have given me great pleasure over the years and are responsible for my meeting and befriending a great group of people from many countrys. Besides, when it comes to inks, I use anything, old, new whatever. Assorted colors to match the pens, makes little difference to me. Just remember to flush your pens out from time to time. So if anyone has questions about vintage pens, or collecting, feel free to keep the posts coming and e-mail me in addition in case I miss the post. Don

Why DEan Tweeddale is my HERO today !!
	3/25/2002: Len Provisor
	Maybe no one noticed over the weekend, but my website www.inkblotters.com was lost without any hope of reconstruction on Saturday. It took a few years of work to compile all the imagery of my custom ink blotters, and a huge amount of work on the part of Dean Tweeddale to construct the pages on my vintage Parker Duofold and Beechcraft airplane models. Dean even took all incredible photos of the plane models that are so stunning and lifelike. When I realized the site was gone I was totally crushed, I called Dean immediately and he calmly told me he has a back up. Dean was not my host, it was not his responsibility to create a total back up of my site, it was a consideration he had for me, his customer, even though he was only doing a part of the work. I am incredibly grateful for his forethought and professional manner. My good friend Donal Higgins from Pentrace.com has also offered to "mirror" my website so I have a double back insurance. If any of you have a website, don't think for a minute the impossible can not happen. Make a back up for insurance, and if you happen to be lucky enough to work with Dean Tweeddale, you are in GOOD hands. Thank you Dean, may you never ever have another gall stone.

Calligraphy pens
	3/25/2002: Jim Landrum
	Does anyone know: I have yet to find a better, smoother-writing, simpler calligraphy pen than the "cheapie" made by Shaeffer - abt $4.00. But it would be great to take that point and put it on a larger, "nicer" body. I have tried a dozen other calligraphy pens, all much more expensive, and NONE of them measure up to the Shaeffer. Any comments?

hunter of luggage custmer
	3/25/2002: LiYuang
	dear sir We are a factory which produce luggage and box.we have good quality best price and excellent service.If you are interested in our product, feel free to contact with me.I am foreign business director. factor e-mail:pyhxxbgs@mail.jxtt.zj.cn

hunter of luggage custmer
	3/25/2002: LiYuang

Pelikan question
	3/25/2002: Mark Sutherland
	Hi: I am a new FP enthusiast. I bought a Pelikan 800 with a medium nib. I wonder if it's normal. The pen leaves a blob of ink every time I stop moving my hand. I've never used this pen before. Is this what I should expect?

Re: What Brand of Bottle Ink?
	3/25/2002: Skip Williams
	Paper will make the biggest difference. A nice, coated paper will reduce the bleed. Recycled crap and copier paper will be the worst. Black inks vary by surface tension and by color. The "thinner" inks typically flow faster through the pens as they wet the feed better are are drawn out into the paper fibers quicker. Pelikan is very black and would be a good first choice. Relatively "thick". Private Reserve Velvet Black will be "thinner" but almost as black. Waterman and Sheaffer are thin and somewhat grey Aurora Black is nice, black, and very permanent Parker Quink Black is thinner There are probably about 10 others. I'd start with Peilian (or Cross, they're the same ink), PR, and Aurora. But it depends on what you can find. Greg Clark is a good reference. See the internet for his Fountain Pen Sampler. I think he's at chirocycle@aol.com Skip

Montblanc
	3/25/2002: Rick
	Welcome. While you're pen surfing you might as well have a look at another pen site : http://groups.google.com/groups?oi=djq&as_ugroup=alt.collecting.pens-pencils & check out the thread on precious resin, might make your eyes water.....

previous post
	3/25/2002: Allen Gross
	I'm always leary of people who are afraid to leave a real name, but are anxious for you to contact them with orders for merchandise. This one wants you to believe he's soliciting for a montblanc boutique, sounds alittle unkosher to me. If you like paying retail you can do it in person at any boutique.

Montblanc
	3/25/2002: S
	I am glad that I have found this board. I work in a Montblanc boutique and would love to gain more perspective from pen lovers and as well answer any questions that I can about our product. Also, anyone interested in reserving the Andrew Carnegie, please post a message. Shipment begins first week of April.

Waterman help
	3/25/2002: Rick Kalamaya
	My profuse gratitude to Don Lavin for his kind response to my question about Waterman Ripple pens. And his suggestion to go to Jim Gaston's site to look up ads was a real winner! I have bought a pen from Jim Gaston who must be one of the finest people around, or at least it appears so on the surface. And I have been to his site using the same fountain pen links on Bill's Fountain Pen page I use to get here. But I had no idea what a resource that was. I went there this morning and was amazed at all the old ads you can access and how much information can be had from the old ads. Thanks again, Don. Rick

slight typo
	3/25/2002: dani
	I meant, I hate it when the ink bleeds.

What brand of bottle ink?
	3/25/2002: Dani
	I will be getting a new Pelikan M600 and will be needing bottled ink for it. I have an extra fine nib and write slowly. What brand of black ink should I use? I guess I like fairly dark black and I don't hate it when the ink bleeds. Any suggestions?

establish value
	3/25/2002: Denny Nielsen
	I have a Shaffer fountian pen that is in excellent condition, would guess that it is 40's to 50's vintage, made in Fort Madison, Iowa. It has a screw top and is a mosaic design of black, green and brown. I'm simply interest in finding a value if indeed there is any. Thanks, Denny

work conclusion
	3/25/2002: mahmodi
	i need a work conclusion in usa .for work in any workshop .and this last can give me this workconclusion .ex for this workshop /hotel .painter...

Updates to the FILCAO website
	3/24/2002: Giovanni Abrate
	Many new updates have been added to the FILCAO website http://abrax.isiline.it/pens/ New pictures, a company profile in German with some nice photographs, the story of FILCAO in English and Italian (pictures in the Italian version) and new photos of pens in the catalog and through the website. Click on the thumbnails to see enlarged pictures of the pens. Some of these new articles can be accessed from the Home Page, some from the Catalog page. For those interested in pen history, there are also articles on the pen makers of Settimo, the center of pen manufacturing in Italy and many historical pictures of pens, factories and pen making tools (this part of the site is unchanged). Enjoy. Giovanni

pineider
	3/24/2002: aaron
	someone recently listed a pineider briefcase with shoulder straps. anyone know who might still have one? thanks

Omas 360 & Marlen G8 FS - Huge Discount on list!
	3/24/2002: Richard Crouch
	Omas 360 Yellow XF nib - never inked MIB $170.00 (list $425) + FREE Cross Ion rollerball & FREE delivery worldwide. Marlen G8 LE f/p, no. 115 of 498, XF nib, MIB (carbon fibre/sterling silver trim) never inked. Superb pen! Only $295.00 (list $850) + FREE Fisher telescopic space pen & FREE worldwide delivery. PayPal accepted.

Mini-Otoscope
	3/24/2002: Charles Bailey
	Mini-Otoscope for sale. US made, great for inspecting innards of pens. Fits in pocket. Uses two AAA batteries (not supplied). New, unused in box, with carrying case. The Xenon bulb (spare supplied) gives 6000 candle power bright light. $39, post paid with insurance, or will exchange for Parker Vac tool. Money cheerfully refunded if not satisfied. Scan available.

New Patrician in Blue
	3/24/2002: curt
	I'm looking for the New Patrician , I believe it's the MAN 100,in Blue FP/M nib. Also back issues of PenWorld, Pen Fancier, and PENnant. Thanks, Curt

Pelikan Pelikano
	3/24/2002: Ken
	If anyone has any of the old style Pelikanos in new or near-new condition, please email me. I am looking for a few. Thanks,Ken

51V
	3/24/2002: Martin
	Anyone have any info on a Watermans 51v ripple (clearly marked), I can't find anything about it. Thanks. Martin/Woodbin Ltd.

51 CAP
	3/23/2002: Ron Ricketts
	I need a first year 51 cap with the metal jewel. I picked up a nice 51 first year pen with a incorrect cap. If anyone has one and would part with it let me know back chanel. "you can never have enough 51's" ...Ron

Wanted:Waterman 4 New York nib
	3/23/2002: Alan S. Hirsch
	Am looking for a Waterman New York #4 nib--mint (or nearly) condition. Please write with price (delivered, insured) to NYC. Thnaks, Alan

Esterbrook Replacement Jewels
	3/23/2002: Michael McKeehan
	Is anyone aware of a source of cap and barrel jewels for Esterbrook pens? I have purchased several of them at bargain prices because of damage to the ends and have used the nibs on undamaged parts. I have accumulated a substantial number of barrels and caps with the damaged jewles and would like to restore them.

PenBookmarks Updated 3/22/02 - 578 Links - THANKS
	3/23/2002: Jim Mamoulides
	Fellow Collectors, The PenBookmarks site is updated. http://www.PenHero.com/PenBookmarks.htm I'd like to thank the following Link Finders for March 2002: Emanuele Ciapessoni Mark Manning - Dozens of links reported! Thanks, Mark! Richard Rosen The Vote was YES for email links to pen repair people and pen show contacts, so they are updated with EMAIL leading the link. Please continue to try out and provide feedback on the PenHero search engine. Current PenBookmarks Stats: Site Contents: 578 Links / 38 NEW Since March 1 1. Pen Makers - 153 Links, 13 NEW 2. Pen Dealers - New and Liquidators - 161 Links, 6 NEW 3. Pen Dealers - Vintage and Auction Houses - 96 Links, 3 NEW 4. Pen Repair - 29 Links, 3 NEW 5. Pen Information and Collector Links - 115 Links, 12 NEW 6. Pen Discussions - 17 Links, 1 NEW 7. Ink - 7 Links, 0 NEW Thanks to everyone for support and updates. Your participation and encouraging contacts makes this a fun pastime. Cheers, Jim Mamoulides http://www.PenHero.com

OCTAVIAN - Montblanc
	3/23/2002: Lee
	A BRAND NEW MONTBLANC OCTAVIAN IS AVAILABLE. THE FOUNTAIN PEN IS BRAND NEW AND HAS NEVER BEEN USED OR INKED. IT COMES COMPLETE WITH ALL PAPERS. ORIGINAL BOX INCLUDED. PEN HAS A MEDIUM NIB. ANY REASONABLE AND SERIOUS OFFER WILL BE CONSIDERED. Thank you! Contact: lrako@msn.com


	3/23/2002: Lee

Parker 25
	3/23/2002: Michael
	Hi. I'm looking for the original box to the Parker 25. I believe it's narrow, black, and plastic. I need two if anyone has any. Thanks.

waterman 7 grey
	3/23/2002: mike
	What is a Waterman 7 grey with all of the correct markings worth?

Waterman 7 on Ebay
	3/23/2002: Don Lavin
	Just after I posted my response to Rick's inquiry about Waterman 7 I found this on Ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1086097774 Rob's description is pretty accurate. Unfortunately this particular pen does not have "gray" marked on the nib. I have the gray cap and have been looking for the gray marked nib for years. Don

Waterman Ripple Assistance
	3/23/2002: Don Lavin
	Rick. The Waterman Ripple is indeed a classic. The #7 Ripple is just one of many many models produced by Waterman in Ripple hard rubber. It is a very popular pen, a very desireable and affordable collectible and the right one can be a wonderful daily user. First, there are different generations of Ripple 7s. Earliest models have the color band on the cap without the white separators. When the white disks were added it set off the color of the cap band. Same with the cap trim. Earlier models came without the gold filled band. Waterman came to realize that this exposed the cap lips to cracking so the band actually protects the cap. I prefer the later models with the white bands and the gold filled cap band because I feel that these pens are more attractive but that is personal. They certainly do not write any better than the other versions. The 7s are also popular because one is supposed to be able to identify the writing characteristics of the nib by the color of the band and the corresponding color impressed on the nib. The most common and one of the best writers is the Red model. More or less a standard writing nib. My favorite is the Blue - stub nib. Great writer! For me at least. But alas, the blue models are more costly , often selling for over $300. The purple models have very stiff nibs. Others are very flexible or have "ball" points. Any Waterman 7 ad will tell you about the characteristics of the pen. See Jim Gaston's web site for pen ads. I forgot his url but I can forward it to you if you do not know of it. Jim is a great asset to the pen collecting world and his web site has many vintage ads so I am sure that the 7 will be shown. Finally, do not overlook the ripple 52, 54 and 55s which come up from time to time. Again, fine writing instruments. And if you really get carried away, get the 94 series from the 30s in blue ripple, olive ripple and the very costly but gorgeous, rose ripple. Good luck and contact me if you need any info. I once tried to acquire all 7s but gave up when I could not find the very rare "gray" model or the beyond rare "black" model not to mention the ultra rare 7 with Toledo work from the 30s.

His Nibs.com update
	3/23/2002: Norman Haase
	Hello all! A little Sheaffer NOS (new, old stock) news this time. We're re-stocked on most colors of the Imperial: http://www.hisnibs.com/imperials.htm and, I've managed to locate not only more of the yellow School pens (out-of-stock for several months), but also the green (more of a teal in color), which has been out-of-stock for a couple of years! http://www.hisnibs.com/school.htm Don't forget to take advantage of the March Special, if you haven't already done so: http://www.hisnibs.com/specials.htm Happy Spring! Regards, Norman Haase His Nibs.com www.hisnibs.com

Visconti Fortune Dragon
	3/22/2002: JiaXian
	Hi, I have available one Visconti Fortune Dragon LE FP with the solid 18k gold clip. It's a limited edition of 188 pieces only and retails for $1900. I'm asking 45% off or $1045 plus shipping. Email if you have any enquiries. Thanks. Regards, JiaXian

Waterman Ripple
	3/22/2002: Rick
	Hello: I have always received such kind advice on this board and I am once again requesting help from experts who have put hours into this hobby. I have a notion that a vintage pen most desirable for my modest collection is the Waterman Ripple. This pen is clearly a classic. And it appears that a number 7 is sort of a standard. What does one look for in the nib on these pens? Are the colored stripes a really big deal? I have seen some pens with GF cap bands and some without. Is the band a big deal? If I were going to add one of these pens to my collection, what would you advise? Just one. Rick

Parker mystery pen
	3/22/2002: Paul
	I found a very strange pen recently: it's a lot like a Parker 51, but with a Vacumatic filler and a regular nib. It has a cap just like my Flighter. What is this pen? Is the cap correct or is it a Flighter cap? Any information gratefully received. Photo available at: http://www.boomspeed.com/plemay/parker.jpg

Re: What's that thing called?
	3/22/2002: Floaty
	Everybody names their “things” differently but I believe that the name of the pen you are describing is a “Floaty pen”. Thousands of different ones made from the “X rated” ones to advertising ones and everything in between. Most I think, were or are made in Denmark.

What's that thing called?
	3/22/2002: And
	Hello. I am working on a translation of a movie script, and a pen appears in the movie whose name I know in neither language. It has an image inside it that changes if you turn the pen upside down. Can you tell me what such pens are called? Thanks. Please reply by email.

F/S or F/T Visconti Manhattan
	3/22/2002: Mark
	Offered for sale or trade Green Visconti Manhattan, MIB, fine nib with some flex, comes with complete packaging. Best reasonable offer. Thanks in advance, Mark

Mint Cond. Model J Esterbrooks
	3/22/2002: Jim Fabris
	I'm looking for mint condition Model J (not LJ or SJ) Esterbrook pens to buy in green, gray and copper. If you have any such pens or know who does, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks.

Phantas II Nib
	3/22/2002: Alan
	I am looking to upgrade (14kt, etc.)the nib on a Phantas II. Currently the pen has an iridium nib. If you know of a nib which will fit and have one or know were I can get one, please let me know. Thanks. Alan

S.T. Dupont Amber Chairman for sale
	3/22/2002: Shiva Rajaram
	Hi all, I have an S.T. Dupont Amber Chairman for sale (78/300). The pen is mint and has a fine nib. I am asking for $500.00 and I will pay for shipping. Sincerely, Shiva Rajaram

re: Web Site Which Sorts Fact From Fiction
	3/22/2002: Waco Johnny D
	You mean like http://www.urbanlegends.com/ ? WJD

Cisele lines
	3/21/2002: rob
	Is it possible to redefine the black lines on a Parker sterling Cisele pattern? What dye or material is used and can it be reapplied and polished up? Thanks for any suggeestions.

Chicago Pen Show Update
	3/21/2002: Don Lavin
	I previously announced that Sailor Corporation will be presenting nib designer, Mr. Nagahara and his son at the show. I have now learned more about Mr. Nagahara, who is also known in Japan as “the Nib Doctor”. Along with being the Senior Nib Designer for Sailor, he also does his “Pen Doctor” program in pen shops and at pen shows in Japan. Mr. Nagahara’s son will accompany him and assist him during the show. Mr. Nagahara will be doing his “Pen Doctor” show at Chicago where he will adjust and personalize nibs for anyone who would like this done to their own personal fountain pens! For obvious reasons, his repairs and adjustments will be limited to those nibs he can do immediately. He will not be bringing work back to Japan. And he will be working on non-Sailor pens as well as Sailor pens. He will also be bringing examples of his unique nibs for display purposes. On another front, the one and only Judd Perlson has graciously offered to sponsor the Thursday night Pizza and Cola party on the 12th floor. Judd is a close friend of ours and he really loves the camaraderie of fellow pen collectors. To show his thanks this will be the second year he has offered to do a pizza party and if is anything like last year’s feast, early attendees will have an enjoyable treat.

Web Site Which Sorts Fact From Fiction
	3/21/2002: Karlly
	Hello, Does anyone know of a web site which sorts facts from fiction? I used to have the URL to one but lost it. It investigated some of the emails being sent out and determined which were really true and which were fiction, i.e., like the email with the guy on top of one of the WTC buildings with an American Airlines plane in the background. Any assistance in locating such a site is appreciated. Thanks, -Karlly

Pelikan M800 Fountain Pens in red -- Special Offer Extended Through March 30th!
	3/21/2002: Terry @ Avalon
	We still have a good supply of the Pelikan M800 fountain pens in the gorgeous red color. Place your order through our website at www.avalonpens.com and we will take an extra $10.00 off our already great price of $217.00. Need ideas for a special occasion? Click through to our Fine Jewelry Section or visit our jewelry website at www.avalonjeweler.com for great prices on quality American-made jewelry from our own studio. 20% off listed price on jewelry ordered through our website -- jewelry offer ends April 20th.

Nibs Wanted
	3/20/2002: Alan S. Hirsch
	NIBS WANTED: Parker 61 Stub, in excellent+ condition; also, Waterman 6 New York, must be in excellent+ condition. Please write including price, shipped, insured, to NYC. Thanks, Alan

waterman safety pen parts
	3/20/2002: robert jackson
	hello -- does anyone have safety pen parts for sale? specifically, i need two caps: one for a waterman 14vs, smooth hr, with very light, even oxidation; and one for a waterman 12s, bchr, crisp black surface, no oxidation. this pen is the earliest style, with the threaded knob on the end of the barrel. (the commoner cap for the 42 fits both of these). PS: i'm always looking for waterman new york extra fine nibs, if you might have these, too. thanks, ciao.

MONT BLANC WRITERS EDITIONS
	3/20/2002: Nageen Nanji
	I wish to purchase the entire series of Mont Blanc Writer Series Fountain & Ball Pens. I have Schiller & Charles Dickens

2 Parker 75s FS
	3/20/2002: Karl Barndt
	I have two Parker 75 Sterling Silver Cisele fountain pens for sale. Later 1960s-1970s USA models with dimpled ends. Both are in identical excellent/near mint condition. No brassing, dings or scratches. Both have 14Kt Medium nibs. Nibs are adjustable for writing angle and have the typical hatch marks on the silver section ring. No "0" on these rings as these are not the early models. Compete with proper convertors. $115 each, plus $5 shipping & insurance. First email confirmation wins.

Get well Dean !!
	3/19/2002: Len Provisor
	Hi Dean, hope you are feeling better real soon and up and about. Hope the good Dr. make a big "X" where he was supposed to zero in on the target ! :)

Parker Falcon T50
	3/19/2002: Steve Cook
	I've just purchased a Parker Falcon T50, and can find nothing about this pen on the web. Anybody able to help.

Wahl Eversharp pens
	3/19/2002: Ursula
	I have seen A boxed set Wahl Fountain pen and pencil on ebay it says the design is called ring colonial when was this made and how much should I expect to pay for it? many thanks.

Dean, get well!
	3/19/2002: david i
	Thanks for update Allen. Hope Dean heals really quickly and easily! david

Dean's Surgery
	3/19/2002: Allen Gross
	Hi Everyone, Dean asked me to leave a post for him this morning. Yesterday Dean had his gaul bladder removed. It had been flaring up for some months and he and his doctor felt it best to have it removed asap. He is already home and resting , but will not be able to get to the board or respond to emails until later this week, thanks Allen

solid silver olympio
	3/18/2002: mike
	i purchased an early model solid silver S. T. Dupont, Olympio rollerball and did not buy the fountain pen with it. Now I wish I had and would like to find one. Any help would be appreciated.

DUKE and China
	3/18/2002: Robbie
	I just recently returned from China and I picked a great Tombow 919bw roller, but more important a pen made a compnay called DUKE. Never heard of them, but logo says made in Germany. Beautiful pen, about the size of a MB LeGrand, anybody ever hear of DUKE. Did some research, but nothing.

Montblanc Boheme Ballpoint Noir
	3/18/2002: Dan
	You folks seem to know a lot about pens, so I ask you: How in the world can I find a montblanc boheme noir ballpoint (black/platinum), THE EARLY VERSION, which had only one platinum ring (where the name is) not the current model that has 3 rings. I received one as a gift, treasured it, and lost it. Need to replace, but seems to be unavailable. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. DM

travel inkpots
	3/18/2002: Jocelyn
	Can anyone tell me whether there is a travel inkpot that can be used with a level-filler pen? I'm disgusted, having spent some time looking @ Visconti's models, which say you CANNOT use them with a rubber bladder, level-filler, button-filler, etc., but which costs around $42 for the "Classic" model, and then spending nearly an hour on the phone with Levenger's (the only other seller of travel inkpots I can find), who says yes, they sell the "older" model "Classic" from Visconti (under their name), and it CAN be used with a level-filler, BUT it costs $70 after 30% sale discount!. Sorry for the vent. I really would like to have a convenient way to carry ink, but don't want to be ripped off or have to pay postage to send it back because it won't fill my 1929 Swan. Thanks!

Pen Fitting
	3/18/2002: Allan
	Buying a pen is alot like buying a suit. It has to fit your hand. Head off to the local pen shop or office supply and try a few on.

M-B Fountain Pen
	3/18/2002: Mort E
	I am new to using a fountain pen. Over the years I have always had Mont Blanc ball pens. So when I decided to by a fountain pen I bought a 75th aniversary Mont Blanc 149. I am having a hard time using it. At the last pen show I went to I had the nib adjusted, because it skippped. It helped alot. The problem is I dont know if I use too much pressure when I write or if the pen is too big for my hand. After I write a few pages my hand is real tired.I was told it is supposed to be easier to write with a fountain pen than a ball or roller. Does anyone else have this problem with their fountain pen?

roll type blotters
	3/18/2002: Richard R. Bélec, Ph.D.
	People who write with a fountain pen, I could not find a blotter I liked to go with my Waterman LeMans, so I set up a blotter factory with my son-in-law so I could send my grandson to university. Please the invitation is to go see www.blotters.net. Thank yop\u.

roll type blotters
	3/18/2002: Richard R. Bélec, Ph.D.
	People who write with a fountain pen, I could not find a blotter I liked to go with my Waterman LeMans, so I set up a blotter factory with my son-in-law so I could send my grandson to university. Please the invitation is to go see www.blotters.net. Thank yop\u.

Pelikan WhiteGold for sale...$700 Shipped
	3/18/2002: Lee
	Brand new pelikan whitegold for sale. Limited Edition set. With all box and papers. Never inked. $700 including shipping worldwide from SIngapore. Interested please e-mail me. Thanks. Lee

re: Aurora nib
	3/18/2002: Waco Johnny D
	Nope, Aurora is known for quality nib work. You probably have a simple tine misalignment, very easy to fix. You can get one of the legion of pen repair men to do it for you (IMHO a waste of money and a waste of their time) or do it yourself. Start with Frank Dubiel's "Guide to Fountain Repair and Restoration" available directly from him. He's at FDubiel@aol.com. While you're waiting for delivery of "Da Book" get yourself a few cheap pens to practice on (Arcamax usually has cheap Sheaffers for sale) as well as a good 10x loupe (available from various places on the Web).

re: ink drying
	3/18/2002: Waco Johnny D
	If the ink is drying when the cap is off, then just put the cap back on until you're ready to write again, or go to a dip pen/nib. As for using a FP to cure yourself of pressing too hard, if you can do it with a FP then you can do it with a RB or gel. If your writing habits/preferences preclude your slipping a cap on and off frequently and you don't want to press down hard, then there is no reason whatsoever you shouldn't move to a RB or gel pen today and for good. No reason to beat yourself up, after all. There's no law that says you have to use a FP! ;-)

Parker 51 date codes
	3/17/2002: Len Provisor
	David, thanks for the correction. I assure you that was a typo on my part, I know that a "6-er" on a 51-er is really a "46-er", even 'tho da fin-ger did a slip-per.

Sonnet Caplets Repair
	3/17/2002: J.C. Cole
	Ooops! My email is jccoloe@sbcglobal.net not .com. Thanks, Joe

Parker Pens
	3/17/2002: J.C. Cole
	Two of Sonnets have lost the black plastic caplet which sits atop the cap. Is Parker repair in Janesville, WI still in business or is there an aletrnate source for repair? Thanks, Joe

Additions to my lit of pens for sale
	3/17/2002: Richard
	Boxed Navy Grey Aerometric Parker "51" Pen and Liquid Lead Pencil Set, M nib. Condition: pen A2, pencil B. Price: $130.00 -- Teal Aerometric Parker "51" Demi, XF nib. Condition: B. Price: 65.00 -- Blue Lifetime Clipper, Palladium Silver Triumph B nib. Condition: B. Price: $80.00 -- For more information and pictures, please visit my Web site: http://www.virtualcrate.com/pens/

Aurora nib
	3/17/2002: Charles I
	I'm relatively new to limited edition fps and my first Aurora is a Jubilaem with a fine nib. The nib performs terribly. It literally scratches across the page. I've sent the pen back to Aurora for an unrelated problem and when it returned the nib seemed even worse. Does Aurora have a history of nib problems? Any suggestions out there?

Parker 51 date code
	3/17/2002: David Nishimura
	Sorry Len, have to correct you: that's the code for 1946, not '56. The single-digit-with-dots code was used up until 1949; from 1950, the code was 50, 51, etc. (though Canadian pens are a bit different). The latest US date code I recall seeing on a 51 is something like 54. Please note that a full discussion of the Parker date code is available on our website, www.vintagepens.com, under the FAQ section.

BELATED BEWARE OF THE IDES OF MARCH FP SALE
	3/17/2002: Mike Krut
	Friends, Romans and Fellow Fountain Pen Collectors; GREETINGS! I come to you today to praise and hopefully sell a few fountain pens. My usual rules apply--no hassle return policy-you don't need any reason whatsoever, if you change your mind just return the pen. First firm email wins. Buyer pays postage of $7.50 per box for as many pens as I can stuff in the box. ALL PENS ARE RESTORED AND READY TO WRITE. ALL PENS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. All offers considered. PARKERS: 1. 1940 Parker striped duofold deluxe fountain pen and pencil set (3 cap bands-thin, wide & thin) Silver, red and black stripes, largest size, double jewel, blue diamond clip, very good visualization, fine 14K Parker nib, very slight brassing around the tassie ring's circumference--Gorgeous Set--$139.00: 2. 1944 Parker striped duofold fountain pen, single cap band ////\\\\ pattern, green, brown, gold and black stripes, largest size, good visualization, blue diamond clip, fine 14K Parker victory nib--Beautiful pen--$109.00: 3. Parker 17 Green FP, fine nib, gold filled trim, areomatic filler, no brassing--$35.00: 4. Parker 17-Same as #3 except it is red and has silver trim--$35.00: 5. 1941 Black, double jewel Parker major vacumatic, single GF ///\\\ pattern cap band, blue diamond GF clip, GF tassie, the visulation is so good this pen looks like a demonstrator, fine 14K Parker arrow nib, NO brassing--$95.00: 6. Circa 1932 black parker streamline Duofold Junior, double GF cap bands, button filler, 14K fine Parker duofold nib, no brassing, very excellent pen--$57.00: 7. Circa 1926 Red Parker duofold junior, straight cap, single GF cap band, button filler, med. FLEXIBLE duofold nib, no brassing, amazing pen--$69.00: That's all for now. MAY THE LUCK OF THE IRISH SMILE DOWN UPON YOU! Mike Krut Goldennib@aol.com

Congratulations to The Israel Pen Club
	3/17/2002: Len Provisor
	Hearty congratulations for forming your new Pen Club and your inaugural meeting March 29th. It is very rewarding to hear of your success and growing international membership. Let us know what kind of pens or items your members are looking for. You can be sure you will have a very large audience world-wide of pen collector friends willing to trade, sell and swap with your members. Look forward to your first meeting reports, and maybe some pictures.

Parker 75 nibs FS
	3/17/2002: steve smith
	1. 14KT Broad, $50.....2. 14KT M italic, $60......Buy the pair for $100....Both are new old stock in box, made in US, include the 1.5 inch plastic assembly which fits into the section. Shipping $4.50. first email wins.

Parker 51date codes
	3/17/2002: Len Provisor
	Paul, your Parker 51 was made in 1956. Take another look and see if you can spot any dots before, after or below the #6. First quarter of year: ... with 6 over middle dot Second quarter of year: .6. They knock off the bottom dot. Third quarter of year: 6. Left dot is knocked off. Fourth quarter of year: 6 No dots. This method was used from 1941 up to I believe 1950, whewn date codes were dropped. Someone correct me if I am mistaken, thanks.

ink drying
	3/17/2002: Steve
	hi:i am a southpaw and long time fountain pen user. i started using fountain pens cos i have a bad habit of pressing down too hard on the pen, which leads to writer's cramp, thus i can write longer and in less pain with a fountain pen nib. i usually clean my nibs once every few months with a 10% ammonia solution or higgins' cleaner, whatever i have at the time. being a lefty, i usually use parker quink ink, as anything that is more brilliant (pelikan), takes longer to dry and smudges more readily. my main problem with the quink is that it seems to dry TOO quickly, even inside the pen! whenever i take a pause to think while writing, i have to start dipping the nib in water to get it going again. i've been told that bottled ink goes bad after two years and should be disposed of, how true is this? i was thinking about adding a few drops of glycerin to the parker ink. will this work, or will it simply gum up the works? any info will be greatly appreciated, as i'm already a partial rollerbal gel convert :O but i am not quite ready to give up on my fountain pens. thanks in advance, steve

Mont Blanc Replicas
	3/17/2002: JT
	We have a lot of stainless steel mont blanc replica pens for sale. Contact us for details. Shipped out from singapore

Weekend find
	3/16/2002: Paul LeMay
	I haven't found a decent pen in ages at my local flea markets. Today I stumbled across an old set, Parker 51 pen with pencil. It is a double jeweled model with a 16k G/F cap. Not bad for one dollar. It has a plastic filler button and the inscription is near the clutch ring, says Parker 51 6. Any idea what year this was made? Thanks. Hope you all had a nice weekend too.

FS: MINT Montegrappa European Community LE Fountain Pen (2001)
	3/16/2002: Cliff
	I have a mint Montegrappa European Community Silver Fountain Pen for sale. It is complete with all papers and boxes. A very beautiful pen. It's a Piston Filler. Equipped with a medium nib. Limited to only 500 individually numbered pieces. I am selling due to financial reasons, so no trades please. If you'd like to check out the pen, please visit my good friend Tay's site at: http://www.pensinasia.com/montegrappa.htm. I am offering the pen at $600 delivered to anywhere in the US. International Sales are also welcome, but shipping will be extra. Thanks. Cliff

F/S: Pelikan M1000 Green/Black with all boxes/papers and bottle of ink
	3/16/2002: Cliff
	I have a Pelikan M1000 in Green/Black for sale. It has a fine nib, and has been used very little, showing no wear. It has an unused bottle of Pelikan ink, all boxes, and papers. Excellent inkflow, and a smooth writer. I would like $200/delivered (US only). Selling for financial reasons, so no trades please. PayPal preferred. Thanks. Cliff

oscar braun
	3/16/2002:
	www.oscarbraunpens.com

OSCAR BRAUN'S
	3/16/2002: MIKE KRUT
	Hi: My computer crashed and I lost all my site addresses. Does anyone have Oscar Braun's Web site address. I heard they were having a big sale--That should be something for the lowest priced site in the world! Thank you in advance, Mike Krut

Israel Pen Club - first meeting March 29 in TelAviv. Please diarize and attend
	3/16/2002: Dov R
	To all Pen friends of the Israel Pen Club (in the making) - This is to advise that finally the day has come, we have scoured the net and have discovered many prospective members for the newest pen club. When : Friday March 29 2002, 1000am Where: City Hotel, 9 Mapu Street TelAviv (between Ben Yehuda/Yarkon and Frishman /Gordon streets overlooking the bright blue sea (even more so than Watermans or Private Reserve, nothing like the real thing!) Parking in adjacent parking lot. The Atlas Hotel group have kindly agreed to host the first and subsequent meetings for the price of coffee/tea and kosher coconut cookies. We have a number of donations which will be raffled for the running of the club. For these a great big Thank you to you Maryann & Steve Penstoponline, Mirislav Tischler's wonderful definitive Penkala guide will be the first edition to our small but important pen library, Sam of Pendemonium; Bert Heiserman, Pen Haven; Marvin O. Schiffman of Ca for his kind gift of remaining pens from his 40 year old collection, Yair Greenberg ex local boy now Californian,Yafa and MonteVerde. Last but not least Muchias Gracias, Obrigado, Toda Raba, Mabrouk to our our good friend and honorary intl VP Len Provisor of Chicago and Parker Plane fame. Len provided the impetus, the push, many good ideas and the contacts which helped us reach this critical inaugural phase. Shally of "Et L'Et" (time for a pen, pen for all times) in Haifa is our resident collector cum dealer. All of you are invited to his personable and very friendly pen emporium at great prices on 51 Jaffa road, Haifa. He is the Israel rep for Delta, MonteVede and other Italians. Shally has a FANTASTIC collection of LE's which he will be happy to show you. Kimmy the aging retriever will be there to greet you too. One of the nicest pen shops I've frequented in recent years. Who will be there: Everybody who can make it, and a special invitation to all you out of towners. Come to the holyland for Pesach / Easter vacation, enjoy the fine sunny weather, the beautiful spring flowers, the historic sites where it all began (and may all end , God forbid) and have some pen fun in the process. Prices rock bottom, few tourists and we desperately need the solidarity. By then the cease fire will be in effect (hopefully) by virtue of your Gen Cheney and VP Cheney and local warriors. Some celebrities have been invited. Hope they will find the time and inclination to attend. Newswise and added panache to our universal hobby, also attract the gentlemen and gentle ladies of the fifth estate, some of whom are pensters themselves. Ehud Barak, former PM is a parker man and has been informed, likewise Ehud Olmert, mayor of Jerusalem and a pen lover second to none. Raanan Gissin the government spokesman, (you can see him on CNN, Fox CBS brandishing his beloved Murex or the Filcao I gave him.) Oded Ben Ami,TV2 news anchor, my former commander in the spokesman's unit and Israel Broadcasting rep in Washington. Poor dead assassinated Yitzhak Rabin also loved the 51's but signed the memorable peace treaty with our Palestinian neighbors on the white House Lawn with a simple Pilot V5. Pilot got a lot of mileage out of that close-up. Doctors (like Dr Dave but the local variety and a little less obsessed ;-) lawyers (aplenty) hi techers, young and old, regular Joe's like you and I, Jew Christian and Arab, we all have the common love of the pen. It is true folks, the pen is mightier than the sword. RSVP to yours truly: tadir@actcom.co.il phone 052-425784 in Haifa Zvi Galil g_zvi@netvision.net.il 04-8335477 and Slviu Pincu in Rishon sigsil@netvision.net.il 053-651381 from abroad your international code ++ 972 - delete the (0) 52 ......... We look forward to seeing you guys and gals Friday 29th. Best Dov R, Zvi, Silviu

clear sacs
	3/16/2002: Martin
	Hi Just finished putting up a few new things on our repair site. Probably the most noticeable new item - clear silicone straight sacs. Looking for a Sr. Mandarin Streamline, Murex M500BS and payment by Paypal if possible. Cheers Martin / Wood Bin Ltd. http://www.simcom.on.ca/woodbin

Namiki Falcon leaking
	3/16/2002: Bobcat
	I have bought two Namiki Falcon pen and both leak ink from the nib to the point where my fingers and hand get stained with ink. One of them I had returned for repair and it still leaked ink. I sent it to LA for repair and it still leaked. I just returned it for warranty repair again. Unfortunately I bought another Falcon and that one leaks too. Is this common or I am just unlucky. I am a fan of Namiki pens but this is quite a disappointment.

FS: Mint Pelikan Concerto LE with all papers/boxes
	3/15/2002: Cliff
	I have a mint Pelikan Concerto with all papers and boxes. It is equipped with a medium nib. All papers are labeled medium, but I do have a fine nib that has been inked from another pen if you prefer. Numbered edition to just 4,000 pieces. It is the large "800" size. Very stunning pen, but I must sell for financial reasons. I would like US$550/delivered anywhere to the lower 48. Money back guarantee. PayPal preferred. Thanks. Cliff

Vintage Parker Snake pen
	3/15/2002: Robert
	A vintage Parker Snake pen was put up for sale on Ebay today.I wonder what the high bid will turn out to be? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1084089834

Visconti Effizi Vermeil Pen Wanted
	3/15/2002: Parker K.
	Just checking to see if anyone out there has a Visconti Limited Edition Effizi pen in Vermeil web they would like to sell. All fair and profitable prices paid for pen. Contact me please ......

Re: Parker 25
	3/15/2002: Dean
	For the green and black trim Parker 25 flighters contact Susan Wirth. Click her banner when it appears above to get to her site. For the red trim one...well, stand in line, I get the first one from her after she gets one for herself. That is a hard one to find. You probably know that there is also a Parker 25 with dark blue trim. Dean

Parker 25
	3/15/2002: Michael Rapps
	I'm looking for the Parker 25 flighter with green, red , and black trim. Please e-mail me. Thanks.

Parker 75's Go to the New England and Chicago Pen Shows
	3/15/2002: Lee Chait
	Hi Y'All, I'm making my first trip to the New England Pen Show as Rob Morrison visited us in Atlanta for the Show here recently. I will be bringing a large selection of 75's and 75/Premier parts including many exotic and hard to find nibs and other components. Some of the nibs don't even appear on the published lists of nibs. A full selection (with photos) is available at www.parker75.com in the Exchange section under Parts. Take a look. Must be the largest selection available anywhere. Stop by the New England Show and say hello. After that I'll be in Chicago for my third trip there to the top vintage Show around.

SPECIAL SALE - Red Pelikan M800 Fountain Pens
	3/15/2002: Terry @ Avalon Pens
	We have an overstock of Pelikan M800 Fountain pens in red, so we are having a special sale. Order this pen through our website at www.avalonpens.com, and, when your credit card is processed, you will receive $10.00 off our usual great price of $217.00. Offer ends march 24th.

Montblanc LE pens for sales
	3/15/2002: Tony Ford
	I have the following pens for sales: MB Solitare Doue 75th ann. rose gold 162 rollerball, MB all resin, 75th ann. rose gold 146 FP, MB Edgar Allen Poe FP. All pens are MIB with all boxes and papers.

WTB Parker MacArthur FP
	3/15/2002: Tony Ford
	I want to buy a Parker MacArthur Duofold pen in mint condition to add to my : collection. If you have one for sale, please email me or call me at : 817-665-0535.

Fun events planned for Chicago Pen Show
	3/14/2002: Len Provisor
	More fun at Chicago Pen Show Besides a terrific pen show, Chicago has some terrific fun and entertainment lined up for the weekend. My fellow instigator is Sandy “Blues Babe Bus Mom” Andina and we’ve arranged an evening taste of Chicago Blues and some unforgettable food. Chicago is world famous for it’s Blues clubs and restaurants. Get ready for a real treat. Friday night Blues Night. We meet in the hotel lobby to leave at 7:00 sharp to travel via hotel buses ($20. round trip/person) to Buddy Guy’s Legend’s Club WWW.BUDDYGUYS.COM Here the Blues entertainment is hot and the Cajun and Soul food is even hotter. Mild food is an option, the music is not. Last year we were incredibly lucky to see John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers on their world tour. We had a great time, super seating, and we all ended up with CD’s, posters and caps. And I can’t believe I actually talked to John Mayall and Buddy Guy, they also signed our CD’s and posters. No reservations needed, just show up at 7pm in hotel lobby with an appetite for great Blues and hot soul food. Great menu, lots of Veggie choices, too. Visit the Buddy Guy website to see the menu and review the entertainment. Buddy Guy has also donated prizes for the Saturday Night Jam Session at the hotel, which will be located in the hotel Auction Room Forum, starting around 9-ish. We invite any person attending the show to visit the Jam Session and we’ll be passing the guitars. We are really semi-pro’s, but we have lights, stage, sound and screaming fans. Very informal, amateur and some not-so-amateur friends will perform. Some friends such as Jake “Hot Lips” Engel from FPH on harp, Detlef Bittner on bass, John Woo from Hawaii who never leaves home without his pick and he’s pretty good, Sandy Andina has already cut a CD and she's pretty good. Mitch Lavin may also come with his band. You just gotta see this. More hype on these fun pen show events later.

Chicago Pen Show Update
	3/14/2002: Don Lavin
	Another major attraction for our show again this year is the attendance of Roger Cromwell and Victor Chen of Penoply. Roger and Victor will be set up throughout the weekend to provide on-site pen repairs. This is a very important for dealers and collectors at a show. In some instances worried buyers can have Roger evaluate a pen and give a repair estimate before completing their purchase. In other instances dealers can have Roger do a quick repair to help make a sale. It is a win-win situation for dealers and buyers alike. And if that were not enough Roger does sell fine vintage pens as well as performing first rate repairs. As in the past, the show this year is a very concerted effort to gather well known vintage and modern dealers and manufacturers. The estimated 200 table blend is about 65% vintage and 35% new. Familiar retailers such as FPH of New York, Total Office Supply, Bittner, Airline International, Bertram’s Inkwell, and The Franklin Co. will again be in attendance together with a number of manufacturers such as Bexley, Aurora, Retro 51, Platinum, Yafa and Delta. There are always “Show Specials” and bargains will be everywhere. Besides pens, many accessories such as books, inks, papers, nibs, parts and ephemera will be available. And of course, FREE ink blotters from many exhibitors. We look forward to seeing you all here in May.

Re: Pelikan/Chartpak contact (Ron)
	3/14/2002: Richard
	Chartpak Inc., 1 River Road, Leeds, MA 01053; phone 800-628-1910 -- the phone number gets you an automated menu, of which one of the choices is for Pelikan service.

Pelikan/Chartpak contact
	3/14/2002: Ron
	p.s. I did check the Resources here at PL. It's blank.

Pelikan/Chartpak contact
	3/14/2002: Ron
	Does anyone, by any chance, have a telephone number for Chartpak - r.e. Pelikan pens. I checked their web site, and can't find an address or phone number. They haven't replied to emails either. Not too encouraging! What if you need to contact them for service??

Mont blanc pens for sale
	3/14/2002: Michael Fan
	I have a brand new Mont Blanc gold traveller(40% off retail) and a set of vintage noblesse for sale in ebay under the seller's name 'dr.fan'.Have a look.

Parker 51
	3/14/2002: Michael P. Clague
	Hello, I would like to buy a 51 vacumatic in black with a lustalloy cap with gold clip and diamond! Please email me if you have one that you would like to sell. Also, I am in need of a personal point section for a Wahl OS Flat-top pen.

Will Work for PENS!
	3/14/2002: Tony Ford
	Well, Actually I already have, and I would like to spend some of that hard earned cash on completing my collection of MontBlanc Writers Series Ballpoints. If you have a Agutha Christi, Proust, Poe, or Oscar Wild MB ballpoint in mint condition with all boxes and papers, please contact me. I am also looking for 3 parker fountain pens, a Douglas MacArthur, Sydney Olympics, and a modern Mandarin. Thanks in advance for your help. I hope to meet you at an upcoming pen show.

Parker 75 Silver Pencil repair
	3/14/2002: Asiddiqa
	Hello Pen lovers: I have purchased a Parker 75 Pencil Sterling Silver and ball pen (GF) from Ebay and was very disappointed. Although both items were from different seller but same problem. I received Parker 75 Pencil with Parker 45 Clip on it which was tighted with different Screw onthe top, Same problem with Gold Filled Parker 75 ball pen, which comes with different screw on top. Both sellers said sale is final. I need any recommendation if you guys know where can I get real parts. Please help me. Otherwise it look like I through away my money and get just junks.

Please remember
	3/13/2002: Dean
	Hi Everyone, Please remember that pens posted for sale on the board must be available for purchase. Please do not post links to your online auctions. This has been one of the boards policies for several years now. You can review the policies anytime by clicking the Policies button above. Thank you, Dean

Wahl-Eversharp Leads (Eric Stott)
	3/13/2002: Richard
	Try Sam at Pendemonium (http;//www.pendemonium.com/) - if anybody has 'em, she'll be the one.

Wahl-Eversharp Leads
	3/13/2002: Eric Stott
	I'm looking for older type Wahl Eversharp leads- the short thicker variety. Does anyone know a source?

Goldfink-Berlin
	3/13/2002: Jim Brown
	I have a friend with a pen and pencil set that is trying to find information on it. Where it was made, what is the current value, etc. It’s described as “1890 Goldfink-Berlin 100% Rainbow gold pen and pencil set, in a case”. Any help would be appreciated.

Chris Hagin
	3/13/2002: scaupaug@aol.com
	Joel listed some of the aliases, here are some more this guy used: "Ambassador Hopkins of Littlerock Arkansas" and "Ambassador Hagin, Clinton Administration, the White House", and "Chris Hagin of Fayetteville, GA, Democratic Party Strategist". Yes, please - ANYONE who has had dealings with this individual please forward all details of the experience to Joel or myself or Sam.

Shopping ni NY
	3/13/2002: tokkl
	Hi, can anyone tell me where to shop for pens in NY? Thanks

Chris Hagin
	3/13/2002: Joel
	If you have had dealings, particularly negative, with Chris Hagin (aka Seth Hagin, aka Hardin, Hadin) from Georgia, please contact me. THanks.

HOME.COM users --- please resubmit
	3/13/2002: Susanna
	Hello, those of you that were in PENS.IT or GIARDINO.IT mailing list with a home.com account, should let me know another email address if you want to know our news. I saw that many Fidelity Discounts are going to expire but I cannot contact the home.com owners anymore. Please write the old address and the new one. -- Thank you. --- Susanna Buffo -- Giardino Italiano/Pens.it --- http://www.giardino.it

Sheaffer pen 1375
	3/12/2002: Ken
	I have a Sheaffer pen with the number 1375 stamped on the body. Can anyone tell me anything about this pen? Thanks Ken

Research Triangle Pen Club - March 17
	3/12/2002: Ross
	The Research Triangle Pen Club will be meeting 2:00 Sunday, March 17. at the Mad Hatter, 2200 West Main St in Durham, NC. The theme is pretty pens - whether or not they write well. Bring pens to trade, sell. Eat dessert. Drink coffee. Talk pens & ink. I'll bring paper,ink for dipping, and my repair kit. There's no membership fee, everyone is welcome, and we have a great group!

Mont BLanc Voltaire
	3/12/2002: Michael
	Looking to sell a 3 piece set Voltaire by Mont Blanc (never used). Please e-mail me, thanks.

Old Waterman gold filigree ftn pen
	3/12/2002: Ed Nash
	Looking thru the postings here, I see nothing at all re any early 20th century Waterman fountain pens, especially like mine that has scrolling gold filigree around it (I will email image). I am willing to sell it, but have not established a mkt value as yet - maybe somebody can help. The end of the pen has the number 0512 on it. This gorgeous treasure was bought new by my great uncle, whose elaborate initials are in the cartouche, and it has been in the family, unused for many, many years, ever since. It is in fine condition, and I have not attempted to polish the filigree, but it still glows. Is it alive?

20 place hand made English pen cases from Classic Pens
	3/12/2002: Andreas Lambrou
	Dear Colleagues, For those of you who frequent pen shows, you are most probably aware of our English hand made 20 place pen cases, which are in a book format. The cases are hand crafted out of solid wood. The tray holding the pens (20 places) is again carved by hand and then lined with a sulphur free velvet. The external covering of these beautiful cases is of the highest quality and there is a choice of colors and designs. The velvet lining always compliments the external cover. These cases can hold pen sizes from fairly small to the very large Waterman 58 size and of course modern large pens, such as Pelikan 1000, Montblanc 149. I am pleased to advise that we have just received a shipment from England of 20 cases. Please contact us back channel for colors available and pricing. We accept payment by credit card, personal check, money order and Paypal. Regards, Andy Lambrou E-mail: ClasPenInc@aol.com Tel: 1-323-658-7367.... Fax: 1-323-658-8886

pencils and philly pen show
	3/12/2002: ken gilberg
	please send me info re: philly pen show 2002 and victorian mechanical pencils. thank you

Need a Section
	3/12/2002: Mike Cameron
	I need to replace a clear plastic (yeah, it's a little weird) section for an old Diamond Point fountain pen. Anybody have one?

Re: parker and sheaffer old fountain pens (vincegreco)
	3/12/2002: Richard
	More information is required before any identification can be attempted. Here are a whole bunch of questions to which the answers would be useful. Does the Parker have a gold nib or a steel one? Does it have a little gold arrow embedded above the nib? How long is it, measured with the cap on? Does the Sheaffer have a metal cap or a plastic one? Does the cap have a white dot above the clip? If metal, is the cap gold or silver colored, and if silver, does it have a gold band at the edge? If plastic, how wide is the cap band? Is the nib a conical wraparound nib or a standard "open" nib? Is the nib gold, two-tone, or silver colored? How long is the pen? The very best information would be scans or good photos of the pens, posted somewhere on the Web for people to look at. Good luck.

Boston show
	3/12/2002: Rob Morrison
	Carmen Rivera has generously placed a scan of the New England Pen Show brochure on the web. Here's the link: http://www.riverapens.com/PenShows/BostonFlier02.PDF You can still get the discounted Registratant price of $45 regularly $50)until March 20, and there are still tables and special rate rooms available for those of you who are thinking of attending. And the April 14-15 weekend will be a great time to be in Boston: not only will there be beautiful weather (well, we hope!), but you can also witness the 106th running of the Boston Marathon on Monday the 15th. Needless to say, hotel rooms are at a premium in Boston that weekend, so our rate is an even better deal. Thanks! Rob Morrison

parker and sheaffer old fountain pens
	3/12/2002: vincegreco
	I found 2 old pens-both black with gold? trim the parker has an enclosed nib and matal squeeze fill the sheaffer has "M6" scratched on the nib and is snorkle fill can anyone identify them for me? thanks vince

Versailles & Richelieu
	3/12/2002: Todd
	These rare VISCONTI pens are available now at World Pen (WWW.WORLDPEN.COM). Enter code "DEAN" in our shopping cart for free shipping!

Tiffany Sterling Meisterstuck Fountain Pen Set
	3/12/2002: bruce slawinski
	For Sale: Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Tiffany and Company 925 Sterling Silver Fountain Pen Set in the Barley pattern. It includes both the fountain pen and the mechanical pencil. The set without the Tiffany Engraving probably retailed for about $1,400 originally. I received it from a friend as a gift and while it is not brand new,the fountain pen has never been filled, dipped, or used. It comes in a suede Tiffany & Co presentation box with the logo on the inside. It has gold bands around the middle with Meisterstuck in gold. The top of the pen has the familiar Mont Blanc black and white emblem. The nib has both gold and silver colors and the lettering 4810 / 18K / 750. The mechanical pencil is a Barley pattern match for the fountain pen and has 5mm lead. Both the fountain pen and the mechanical pencil have a gold clip with the lettering "TIFFANY & CO" engraved on them. The pen is approximately 5 1/4" long and the pencil is approximately 5 1/2" long. Both are 1/2" in diameter. There is a package of lead and a package of 10 black ink cartridges below the velvet pen holder. Please contact offline: bss@iname.com if interested.

Mont Blanc Authenticity
	3/12/2002: JB
	I received a pen from someone close to me. I knew nothing about pens at the time. I have since found out that it is a, Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Classic Rollerball. It came without a box or a certificate. How do Check to see if in fact it is an authentic Mont Blanc and not a copy?

Night&Day and Sun&Sea by Cesare Emiliano: two new pens
	3/12/2002: Susanna
	available at WWW.PENS.IT

Parker 75 Silver Pencil
	3/12/2002: mrana
	Hello All: I have for sale a Paker 75 Sterling Silver Pencil. twist mechanism brand new, never ever used, excellent condition with in Parker gift box ready to go for $90.00 plus shipping. First come first get. Thanks mrana

FS: Pelikan M1000, black, mint in box
	3/11/2002: Andy Rothman
	Hello all -- I have for sale a Pelikan Souverain M1000, black model,EF nib, brand new in the box complete with bottle of ink. $240 delivered within the USA. TIA, Andy Rothman.

FS -- Montblanc Boheme, with case MIB
	3/11/2002: Andy Rothman
	Hi Folks -- I have for sale a Montblanc Boheme, mint, with box, fine point. This is the black model with simulated sapphire and platinum color trim. With it comes the black leather zipper pouch, also mint in box. $240, including postage within the USA. TIA, Andy.

Esterbrook nibs
	3/11/2002: Leigh Swain
	Would anyone have either of these Esterbrook nibs for sale? Thanks. 9788 flexible medium 2314M Med stub

Pelikan 596 Celebry
	3/11/2002: Ron
	I recently bought a Pelikan P 596 (gold plated version) Celebry FP and pencil from Regina Martini, and really like the set. But she doesn't have any of the matching ballpoints. With the new Parker jotter RB refills, I wouldn't mind having the matching BP for those rare occasions when you have to carry one. Does anyone know where I might find one? The pen should be new or nearly new.

GET WELL - Refua Shlema Burt, Jim Gaston
	3/11/2002: Dov
	Two great pensters, Burt and Jim. Get well soon. Easter/Pesach hols around the corner - lot of pen sales and pen work for you two fine gentlemen. On behalf of the newl;y established IPC Israel Pen Club we widh you a speedy and full recovery. May the pumps and pipes work like new and in the words of that old Jewish blessing Ad meia v'esrim k'esrim literally May you reach 120 years and feel like 20 ! Dov

www.vintagepens.com back again
	3/11/2002: David Nishimura
	Thanks to all our pen friends' patience over the past several weeks. Our workspace renovation project is done (for the time being), and we are catching up with correspondence and shipping. We also took a bit of time off for a family vacation, which enabled us to attend the Melbourne pen show for the first time. Thanks to all our friends Down Under for making it a memorable experience, and in particular to Peter Ford, who was an exemplary guide and host.

Dream Pens - Get this news from Parker
	3/11/2002: Hank
	The following is an e-mail I just received from Julia Hatfieldmat Parker/Waterman: Here's the good news!! Launching in September 2002 will be a special edition Parker 51. There will be 25,000 manufactured, retailing around $200.00. It will be a replica of the 1941 version of the Blue Diamond series. This is all of the information I have at this time. When colors & such are released I will keep you informed. It sounds as if they have finally heard the cries of pen lovers! I hope all is well with you and your family. Regards, Julia

MERCANTILE
	3/11/2002: GJM
	A friend has found inside a wall a pen with a nib that is like a coiled spring. The clasp has Mercantile written on it and PATENT 1911. VALUE? AGE? HISTORY? anyone know .Thanks

Parker Sonnet and/or 75 rollerball w/ matte finish
	3/11/2002: tim
	WTB: Parker Sonnet and/or 75 rollerball w/ matte finish

Parker Duofold (modern) for sale
	3/11/2002: Michael R.
	I'd like to sell a modern Parker Duofold in Black (modell 1990-1994), pen has no signs of wear (was filled to assure working condition) - B nib. Please e-mail for offers! mkl5157@freenet.de Best wishes Michael Richter

Montegrappa Privilege Collection pens
	3/11/2002: salman
	Hi, I've been trying to find a place that sells the Privilege collection by Montegrappa which is along the same lines as the Eleganza collection except this one has the resin in opalescent blue. I've searched the web and the only information available is on montegrappa's official website.If any one has one for sale or knows of any retailers that carry this collection or have any info on it I'd appreciate it if you could dropped me a line. Thanks.

Waterman 412 sleeve filler
	3/10/2002: Mike
	Scarce Waterman 412 sleeve filler in excellent condition. Sterling overlay has deep engraving, indicia has not been engraved. Red dye still in 412 S.F. on bottom of barrel. One small ding in crown. Original NY stub nib. $1500.

Get well cards for Bert Heiserman
	3/10/2002: Len Provisor
	Send your get well cards, snailees and notes to Bert Heiserman Pen Haven 3730 Howard Ave Kensington, MD 20895

Jim Gaston
	3/10/2002: Owen Northrup
	I want to wish Jim a speedy recovery. I'm sure that the pen loving community feels as I do that he has done a lot for our hobby. I have been in awe of how he can operate his resort and still have time to put together his great site. Thank you Jim and we are praying for your full recovery.

REDUCED--PFM'S FS--REDUCED-WOW!
	3/10/2002: MIKE KRUT
	Usual Zoss rules-all pens restored and working (old pens have much more character then new ones), all pens guaranteed, no hassle return policy, first email wins, buyer pays shipping, etc. 1. Green PFM III, repaired crack (1/8") in the top of the barrel where the barrel meets the nib shell unit, F 14K nib, rest of the pen is excellent--was $185.00 NOW $165.00----WOW! 2. Blue PFM III, F-M 14K nib, However, small dent in cap band about 145 degrees to the right of the clip, plastic has tiny scratches and flea bites--was $170.00 NOW $150.00--double WOW!! Please advise, Mike Krut

PenBookmarks Updated - 3/10/02
	3/10/2002: Jim Mamoulides
	Fellow Collectors, I've updated the PenBookmarks site. A bit later in the month than I hoped. Upcoming soon will be email links for pen shows and pen repair people, for those who do not have websites. I will not include emails if there is already a website. Thanks for the very many updates and kind emails! Current PenBookmarks Stats: Site Contents: 557 Links / 17 NEW 1. Pen Makers - 147 Links, 7 NEW 2. Pen Dealers - New and Liquidators - 158 Links, 3 NEW 3. Pen Dealers - Vintage and Auction Houses - 96 Links, 3 NEW 4. Pen Repair - 26 Links, 0 NEW 5. Pen Information and Collector Links - 106 Links, 3 NEW 6. Pen Discussions - 17 Links, 1 NEW 7. Ink - 7 Links, 0 NEW Direct link: http://www.PenHero.com/PenBookmarks.htm Cheers, Jim Mamoulides http://www.PenHero.com

NSX PEN & PENCIL SET
	3/10/2002: MILT
	LOOKING FOR THE PARKER PEN & PENCIL SET THAT WAS GIVEN OUT AS A PROMOTIONAL ITEM FOR THE NSX!

Geoffrey and Steven Parker at Chicago Pen Show
	3/10/2002: Len Provisor
	Geoffrey Parker and his brother Steven will be attending the Chicago Pen Show May 2-5. They will attend on Sat and Sun and will bring an exhibit of personal Parker family archive materials that will be displayed in the Show room. Geoffrey and Steven look forward to personally meeting many fellow pen collectors and of course I'll be sure to plaster a bright yellow Honorary Pentrace Snailee sticker on each of them. What a rare opportunity to meet and shake hands with the Parkers.

New Re: Pen Haven/Bert Heiserman
	3/10/2002: Bernadette Landolf
	Hiya folks, Bert wanted me to let y'all know that he's taking a bit of a vacation at Shadygrove Hospital courtesy of his gallbladder. The shop was closed this weekend, and, unfortunately, the humorless folks at Shadygrove won't let him work on pens in his room (What! No heatguns allowed!? No lathes?!) So, if you've sent pens to Bert for repair/restoration, or if he has a pen of yours for some other reason, be patient while he's a patient. K? And if you were planning on stopping by Pen Haven, please do so. Some Pen Haven regulars ... Normie, Cliff, Fraser, and Lilith will run the place while Bert's getting some R&R. Cheers! Bernadette

Jim Gaston has responded
	3/10/2002: Len Provisor
	Jim has responded, he was ill, had heart surgery and is slowly getting back to his business to reply to his many calls and e-mails. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Pens for Sale
	3/10/2002: Rod Roberson
	For sale, Parker Duofold Junior in red permanite, single, slightly-raised cap band, broad nib (no wear), some brassing to ball of clip and minimally to cap band. Hairline crack, barely visible and stable, below the cap band. Imprints crisp, and the pen is sacked and functional. Excellent condition, $80.00; Parker 51 with dark blue barrel bearing inscription "Dorothy Mohr," chrome cap, fine nib, excellent shape and a great pen to write with, $25.00; Sheaffer New Balance with stub nib, black, in red presentation case. Inked and used a few times, new condition, $40.00. First e-mail claims them. More to come--I'm beginning to clear the duplicates from a collection of 35 years.

Dream Pens You'd like to See Manufactured
	3/10/2002: rob
	Excellent comments from everyone. I would have assumed that a 51 could be made better today for cheaper but it sounds as if that might not be the case.

Re: dream pens -- an opposing view
	3/10/2002: Richard
	I hate to disagree with those who have expressed the opinion that a revival of the Parker "51" would be a dream pen, but I would go out of my way to avoid such a pen. The modern Duofold, while a successful and attractive pen, is not really a revival of the old Duofold. It is a modern pen from its iridium to its converter, and it doesn't really look like an old Duofold any more than the modern Volkswagen Bug looks like the classic old Beetle. The closest we are likely to see to a "revival" of the "51" would be a lesser-quality remake of the cartridge/converter "51" that was marketed to a dismal reception about 40 years ago. Parker/Waterman surely doesn't want to return to the "bad old days" of the complicated and expensive Vacumatic filler, or probably even to the hand-assembly days of the aerometric filler, when it can simply purchase a premanufactured converter to stick in the box. And I doubt even more whether the company wants to invest in recreating the precision tooling that went into the manufacture of the collector, when it can produce or purchase a much less critical feed for a pen that already sells well at a hefty price. The "51" went on sale in 1941 for $12.50. In today's dollars, that's $150.68 (according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minnesota). Would $150.00 cover a really honest "51" today? Not on your life; I'd bet more on the order of $450.00, or probably $1000.00 for a limited edition. Why would anyone in his or her right mind throw that kind of money at a modern imitation when the real thing is widely available, with myriad cap styles and finishes, for much less? I certainly wouldn't.

Pens in the Pocket
	3/10/2002: Bill R.
	Stylophiles is looking for a few good writers.... Well, actually, we've got the Pens in the Pocket column, and we'd like to get the experiences of some of you folks! The length has to be just 750-1000 words or so, and we'll take care of the photos. The subject? Well, the pens in YOUR pocket. Just tell us all about whatever pens it might be that you are actually using on a daily basis. Sort of like the "what are you using" threads, but slightly more detail. To make it interesting, we've decided to put everyone whose entry is run as a column into a drawing for $75 worth of nib work by John Mottishaw. This is a great chance to have a broken nib fixed, or a good nib made great through a custom re-tipping or grinding. Since Dean doesn't count, it's a one in eleven chance to win! Entries may be submitted to: stylophile@earthlink.com Bill R.

Trade Parker 75 FP for Mont Blanc LeGrande RB or BP
	3/10/2002: James Durso
	Will trade French Parker 75 fountain pen (18K Medium nib; black lacquer finish) in excellent condition for a Mont Blanc LeGrande roller ball or ballpoint. Pic available.

Green Mountain Pens Correction
	3/10/2002: Hank
	The web site for Wood N'Dreams is www.wndpens.com, not the one I have in the posting below. Question is the same though. Anyone have one? Hank

Dream Pens You'd Like to See Manufactured
	3/10/2002: Dean Tweeddale
	I agree 100% a remanufactured Parker 51 oversize pen would defiantly be a hit. This pen is obviously one of the most collected and used of the vintage pens and is still today one of the most reliable writers in all pendom. Parker could bring it back as a new flagship pen, marketing first the $500-$1000 LE version, and then bringing out an open edition in the $300 list price range. I believe the pen would sell itself and Parkers problem would be keeping up with demand. Are they listening…? I wouldn’t count on it. But what about all the other custom pen-makers out there? Howard, Chris, Grayson, David, Brad, and you others, are you listening, we’ve seen you can produce and there are plenty of 51 parts on the market, just ask Roger. I’ll get in line for several oversized 51’s, anybody else? Actually at the LA show I think it was Ernesto (sorry if I am wrong about this) that had a scaled drawing he had made of an oversize 51. It was very interesting and proved that it would work. My opinion is that the first to execute an oversized 51 properly will have a steady income for quite some time. Dean

FS: Pelikan Daedalus-Icarus LE
	3/10/2002: Alan Bedrick
	Anybody want a Pelikan limited edition Daedalus-Icarus for $675? Priced well below any retail or internet sale price. Pen is mint, new in box, with all documentation, papers, packaging, etc. Two Day Fedex delivery included. Thanks! Alan

Green Mountain Pens?
	3/10/2002: Hank
	Has anyone used the Green Mountain Pen from Wood N'Dreams? www.wnd.com Beautiful pens for the price. Has anyone used one? Opinions?

Dream Pens You'd Like to See Manufactured
	3/10/2002: Hank
	A remake of the Parker '51 (I'd like to see it a little larger) would be a huge success. Parker/Waterman has stubbornly refused to remake the pen as they did the Duofold. They have been asked numerous times over the years. Of course, if they did make it, it would cost about ten thousand dollars!

Atlanta Show Update
	3/9/2002: Maryann at PenstopOnline
	The Atlanta Pen Show officially opened to the public this morning and it was a great opening. By mid-morning the room was full and there was a buzz everywhere. People seemed to be very excited about the show and well prepared with lists of things they were looking for. We had the pleasure of meeting a good number of our southeast customers and it is always a pleasure to put the name with a face. Tomorrow is expected to bring out more folks to the show and we are looking forward to it. There were door prizes all day and the winners were really pleased with their new pens. The owner of Ancora, Giovanni Santini was present and is a pleasure to speak with. Ancora has introduced some new and exciting pens and they will be available for sale shortly. Visit our website at www.penstoponline.com for updates in our Ancora section. Anyone within driving distance to the Holiday Inn Select on Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Ga. should head on over tomorrow and enjoy a day at the show. I will post more tomorrow.

Where O' where is Jim Gaston
	3/9/2002: Len Provisor
	I've been calling, as well as others, for some time to reach Jim Gaston and he has not replied since December, after leaving numerous messages. This is unlike Jim Gaston. I hope he is well, as he is highly regarded in the pen trade. If anyone knows reason why he can not be reached, please e-mail me personally and not on this board.

His Nibs.com update
	3/9/2002: Norman Haase
	Hello all! NOTE: If at any time you'd like to be removed from this update list, kindly email me and it shall be done! Just a short note to let everyone know about the Stylophiles review of the Wing Sung #237 in this month's wonderful issue. As luck would have it, I'm almost completely out of stock on all of the Wing Sung pens I was able to get from Hong Kong. I hope to get more in stock in the not-too-distant future. Anyway, the photos in Stylophiles are gorgeous, as usual! http://www.PenLovers.net/stylophiles/mar02/03wing.htm Regards, Norman Haase His Nibs.com www.hisnibs.com

announcenet. www.vacumania.com
	3/9/2002: david i
	Hi. please peek at www.vacumania.com. This is very very very preliminary version, as has long way to go. But one teaching link is up and running. Eventually hope to have buy/sell for Parker Vacumatics and other vintage pens. Thanks. David

DREAM PEN
	3/9/2002: Owen Northrup
	How about an oversize Parker 51 Vac with a super flex nib.

Parker "51" Empire Help Needed
	3/9/2002: Don Lavin
	Here is a test for my pen friends in cyberland. Anyone who has seen a Parker "51" with the commonly referred to "Empire" cap in 14kt gold, knows how gorgeous the pen looks. Recently I was asked to provide an ad or catalog reference for this pen and to my shock not only did I not have any ads or catalog references other than in repair manuals with replacement parts listed, but my dear friend and major Parker collector Dan Zazove could not find anything either in his extensive collection of paper material. We were blown away. By the way, the material we did uncover from Parker referred to the replacement caps as "Heirloom" caps in 14kt with pictures showing more than one "Heirloom" design including the famous "Empire" or "Icicle" pattern. Does anyone out there have a Parker ad or catalog page reference to this pen? Please let me know. And thanks.

"best pens" victoria british columbia
	3/9/2002: Aaron
	Has anyone been in contact with Jim Cassell at stbpens@aol.com. I am trying to resolve an open issue with him for 14 months and i cannot get a return phone call, or a return email. Has anyone else had trouble with him, or know how to reach him other than through his aol email address which he does not open. thanks.

My dream pens
	3/9/2002: Len Provisor
	My dream pens would be a series of Parker 51s in sterling silver cap/barrel with a variety of finishes in smooth, barley, godron and hand hammered. Dream on !!

Dream pens you'd like to see manufactured
	3/9/2002: rob
	Any thoughts. I thinks a remake of the parker 51 or 61 would be a huge success. And if they could be built in sterling silver cisele...Hmmm How about a Parker Duofold in sterling cisele. Is Parker and their marketing staff listening to this thread?

Great shopping experience
	3/9/2002: Jeff Paul
	Just a quick note to the rest of us pen lovers out there. I just paid my first visit to the Paradise Pen Company since they changed names last year. I HAD A GREAT VISIT with the store manager (Houston Galleria). She mentioned they will be expanding their limited selection this year, and their in-store selection (non-limited) was really good. Glad I stopped by.

Ballpoint refills
	3/9/2002: Raymond Wong
	I have the same feeling about ballpoint refills as Ray McKenzie. I don't understand why an expensive ballpoint does not write as well as the cheap BIC or papermates. My worst experience is with MontBlanc. And these are expensive ballpoints. I am anxiously waiting to try the new Parker gel refills to see if they are any better.

FS: Mint Parker 21 set + others
	3/8/2002: Karl Barndt
	Mint standard Parker 21 FP and Liquid Lead pencil set with the steel caps, deep V clips, and dark blue barrels. The FP has a MEDIUM nib and has never been inked (sac is perfectly clear) and looks about factory new. The LL pencil also looks factory new, but is missing the LL refill. Comes in a cardboard PARKER "21" box that is also in pretty good condition (tape peeled away the brown paper on one small end of the box, otherwise looks new). $30.00 + $4.00 shipping. First email gets it. Thanks. Still have more Ashford Visconti FPs for $65 each and some vintage Parker 45s left, too! at my website: www.pointythings.com

2 more FPFS yes FPFS
	3/7/2002: Mike Krut
	1. Green PFM III, repaired crack (1/8") in the top of the barrel where the barrel meets the nib shell unit, F 14K nib, rest of the pen is excellent--$185.00; 2. Blue PFM III, F-M 14K nib, However, small dent in cap band about 145 degrees to the right of the clip, plastic has tiny scratches and flea bites--$170.00. bOTH PENS RECOMDITIONED AND WORKING. i WILL ACCEPT ANY REASONABLE OFFER! Please advise, Mike Krut

Special Edition Metal BIC Ballpoint
	3/7/2002: Jim
	I remember some years ago reading about a special edition version of the BIC Crystal (Orange in Europe) ballpoint pen. It was identical to the regular cheap plastic ones, except that it was constructed in metal with a chrome finish. Does anyone know of such a pen? Or even if someone has an example for sale? Thanks in advance, Jim

ballpoint refills
	3/7/2002: Ray McKenzie
	I have been disappointed several times after buying a nice ballpoint pen refill( eg Waterman and Lamy ). Both were black and neither wrote nearly as well ( smooth,solid, bold lines) as Papermate refills I have used in cheaper pens. Among the nicer ballpoints Cross and Shaefer were slightly behind the Papermate , followed by Parker , Waterman and Lamy in that order. Is this consistent with anyone else's experience or have I just gotten some bad (or old) refills? It is a shame for a nice pen not to perform as well as a disposable Bic or Papermate.

Pelikan M800 and other pens
	3/7/2002: Terry
	Just received a good supply of Pelikan M800 Fountain Pens in red -- also added Pelikan LE 1935 Fountain Pen, Waterman L'Etalon Pens in the new metallic brown and metallic green, and the Parker Fougere to our website. Check out our great prices of these and other pens at www.avalonpens.com.

Parker 75 set
	3/7/2002: mrana
	I have a Flat Top Parker 75 Cisele Pen set. Fountain Pen and Ball point Pen made of Sterling Silver in Criss Cross pattern . Fountain pen has 14 K M nib, use vacumatic filler and Ball point Pen has Cap Actuated Mechanism. The sterling silver checks or squares are perfect and distinct, sharp and crisp. Fountain pen was used for some time and was in my drawer for a long time and has two hard to see dents on cap. Ball point Pen has no dent and in great condition. Both pens function perfectly. Best item for pen lovers and it is just for $230.00 including shipping/insurance.

Sheaffer Skyboy logo
	3/6/2002: Mary
	Hi, this is my second attempt to find out if anyone knows of a source for a copy of the logo that was on top of the box for Sheaffer's Skyboy pen, released in the 1940,s (I think). I have a Skyboy fountain pen and pencil set in Carmine and the box they came in. There is an indentation in the top of the box that had a wing shaped logo in it. The logo is missing. I have restored the pen and pencil, and would like to restore the box as well. Any copies or other information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Mary

Updated list of vintage pens for sale - added these new items
	3/6/2002: Richard
	1945 Dusty Red Parker Striped Lady Duofold, Vacumatic filler, firm F Chevron nib. Price: $80.00 -- 1937 Burgundy Parker Deluxe Challenger, firm M nib. Condition: B-. Price: $60.00 -- Forest Green Parker “21”, M nib. Condition: A2. Price: 40.00 -- Ebonized Pearl Balance Junior, flat ball humped clip, No. 3 XF nib. Condition: B-. Price: $60.00 -- Black Touchdown TM “Statesman,” gold Triumph M nib. Condition: B. Price: $50.00 -- Maroon Lifetime Snorkel “Saratoga,” firm Lifetime F palladium silver nib. Condition: B. Price: $65.00 -- For pictures and more complete descriptions, please visit my Web site: http://www.virtualcrate.com/pens/

Montblanc Ramses II Rollerball For Sale
	3/6/2002: Dennis
	Montblanc Ramses II Rollerball for sale. Beautiful lapis work on this pen is amazing. I bought it brand new just a couple of months ago. It has been stored in my pen case and I periodically take it out to take a close look at it. Not used, like new condition rollerball that really draws attention. Retails for more than $1,000.00. The first $575.00 takes it. I will pay for shipping. Thanks...Dennis

PENS-FOR SALE
	3/6/2002: Mike Krut
	Usual Zoss rules-all pens restored and working (old pens have much more character then new ones), all pens guaranteed, all pens in excellent condition, no hassle return policy, first email wins, buyer pays shipping, etc. 1. Black Sheaffer balance, lever filler, vest pocket FP, cap clip, fine 14K #5 feather touch two tone nib, no brassing, 4 5/8" long, hard pen to find--$48.00: 2. Same as number 1-except ring top--$48.00: 3. Pearl and black oversized balance FP's, 14K gold nibs extra fine to broad, no brassing, various amounts of ambering to a mellow honey color, lever fillers, various clips and lengths--$155.00-$175.00: 4. Black PFM-III, 14K fine nib, one of the best designed writing instruments ever made, contrary to its name, a favorite style of the fairer sex--$160.00: 5. Black Eversharp rare vest pocket Doric, gold seal, early cutout band, no brassing, LF, F-Med 14K Eversharp nib--$85.00: 6. Incredible Eversharp Doric in black and silver, early cutout cap band, no brassing, LF, 5 1/8", slender pen, 14K Eversharp nib--$120.00 Good Luck. Mike Krut

Esterbrook Nibs
	3/6/2002: Randy
	http://www.lynnet.com/~madpie/default.html

Esterbrook
	3/6/2002: Donald Wieber
	What is a good internet for Esterbrook nibs? Thanks

USES NAMIKI VANISHING POINT PEN
	3/6/2002: JOE ACHENBAUM
	I WISH TO PURCHASE A USED OR NEW NAMIKI VANISHING POINT PEN WITH A MEDIUM NUB. SEVERAL RETAILERS CHARGE $90-$125 FOR NEW ONES. I RECENTLY LOST MY BLACK PEN WHICH WAS 8-9 YEARS OLD. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PURCHASE A USED OR NEW ONE AT THE RIGHT PRICE. IF I END UP WITH TWO PENS, THAT IS OK TOO. THANKS. JOE ACHENBAUM 3/6/02

FS: Pelikan LEs - Cheaper and Lots Left!
	3/6/2002: Alan Bedrick
	Folks, lots left from the initial group of Pelikan LEs I posted for sale last week. "Suggested" prices reduced! And all prices include shipping within the U.S. Send me an email to discuss. For individual pen pricing, take a look at: http://members.aol.com/DocRock143/PelikanList.txt Best, Alan

Michigan Pen Club meeting on Saturday, March 9th, 12-4pm
	3/6/2002: Lih-Tah Wong
	Hello Penlovers. For those of you in the vicinity of the Detroit suburbs, please consider coming to our quarterly meeting on Saturday, March 9th, 12-4pm. This time it will be a luncheon meeting held at the Taiwan Buffet in Madison Hts, just south of the Oakland Mall on John R Road. Buffet lunch is $6, not including drinks. Bring pens for show & tell & trade & sale. More info at www.michpens.com. I hope to see some of you there! Regards, Lih-Tah Wong www.Parker75.com

Are you a real pen collector ?
	3/6/2002: Jason Miller
	Hello! I am writing you today to share a personal invitation to invite you to visit a new website developed solely for the Pen Community. The website is located @ http://www.penspenspens.com and is an on-line community for pen collectors of all kinds. From vintage pens to exotic pens, from new collectors to old pros, this is the place to be. Help us grow; lets make this the ultimate pen community. Please take a minute to stop by and check out http://www.penspenspens.com and show us how much you know and love pens. The site has many key features such as: Instant messaging, on-line profiles, ability to upload photos instantly, powerful search engine, awesome product reviews database (review a pen etc.), huge links database (add a link! FREE), instant messaging and much more. Take advantage of all these free offers by visiting http://www.penspenspens.com "The ultimate pen community!" This is in no way intended to be spam. We are trying to meet pen collectors such as yourself and bring us all together @ an on-line community. We love pens that much!

Parker Extra-Fine Ballpoint Refills
	3/5/2002: Dennis M. Wilson
	Please help!! Does anyone know where I might purchase some Parker extra-fine ballpoint refills (preferably Golden Touch in black)? I desperately love these refills and, as most of you are probably aware, Parker no longer manufactures the extra-fine ballpoint refills. I have a small supply, but am worried about what I'll do when these dry up! Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!

Chicago Pen Show Update
	3/5/2002: Donald Lavin
	We are once again pleased to announce that the Chicago Pen Show will be honored to have The Parker Pen Company and the Waterman Pen Company as the major sponsors of this year’s show. As of this date they are planning on bringing an exhibit of current production pieces and prototypes of the new limited edition Accession pens to be introduced and we welcome their strong support. Parker Pen also plans on passing out free samples of their popular gel ink refills. We are also pleased to announce that we will have some honored guests at this year’s show, who have not attended in the past. I have been advised by the Sailor Corporation of America that not only will it be attending our show but that they will be accompanied by its nib master, Mr. Nagahara. You can expect to see a sensational array of their fine pens. Also accompanying Sailor is a group of Japanese pen collectors which marks a first for our show. In addition, Geoffrey S. Parker, the great grandson of the founder of the Parker Pen Co. George S. Parker, has agreed to attend the show and graciously to set up an exhibit of some personal Parker family archive materials for display. Geoffrey is quite a pen fancier and the Chicago Pen Show proved too tempting to miss. When not running around the tables looking for pens, he will be happy to greet any visitors at his table to chat and discuss some of his favorite topics, Parker pens and Parker vintage aircraft. I intend to keep posting updates on a regular basis because the show is so exciting and there is so much to report. Stay tuned for auction news, sponsor news, special events planned and updates on hotel space, tables, exhibitors etc. Don


	3/5/2002:

I have some MB limited editions for sale and I need to buy some writers series
	3/5/2002: Tony Ford
	I have the following pens for sales: MB Solitare Doue 75th ann. rose gold 162 rollerball, MB all resin, 75th ann. rose gold 146 FP, MB Edgar Allen Poe FP. All pens are MIB with all boxes and papers. I need to buy 1999 MB Proust Ballpoint, a 1993 MB agutha Chrisi Ballpoint, a 1994 MB Oscar Wilde Ballpoint, a 1998 MB Edgar Allen Poe Ballpoint. I prefer MIB, but will consider "Like new" condition. If you are interested in any of these pens - or have some to sell, please email me.

Rotring 600 Fountain Pen
	3/5/2002: Larry L. Land
	Hello All: Has anyone here had problems with ink flow in the Rotring 600 fountain pen? I purchased a Levenger co-branded Rotring 600 with a medium nib, and I found the ink flow to be poor. I returned the pen to Levenger, and they replaced it with a new one. The new one wrote in the same manner. I returned the pen to the Parker/Rotring service center, and they exchanged the nib with a broad nib. After filling the pen, it writes wonderfully. After half of a page, though, the ink flow is only about 1/2 of the freshly inked amount. In addition, the ink stops flowing if five or ten seconds pass between uses. I have to make several strokes on a scratch piece of paper to get the pan writing again. Is there anyway to adjust the ink flow? I have already soaked the nib in warm water. Thanks, Larry

lamy 2000
	3/5/2002: Pam
	Just got in a shipment of Lamy 2000, Fine,Medium and Broad.$86.98 plus shipping.

Pens for sale
	3/5/2002: Steve
	NEED TO SELL: Visconti Manhattan LE rollerball and Visconti Ragtime 3 fountain pen w/medium nib. Both instruments are in excellent condition with boxes and papers. $185 for both includes insured shipping.

Parker 75 set
	3/5/2002: Lalee
	Hi every one: I have a Parker 75 sterling silver,Cisele, crisscross pattern, made in USA, set in Great condition. It consist of Flat top Fountain pen, a cap actuated ball pen ans twist mechanism pencil. The Fountain pen have two hard to see dents on cap, and pencils and ball pen do not have any dents. This is a beautiful set with money back guarantee. It cost $400. Send me an email if you want to look at the picture. Thanks

Visconti link
	3/5/2002: Todd
	Try this one instead: http://www.worldpen.com/cgi-bin/show_manuf.cgi?v_submit=Preview&field0=Visconti

Visconti Skeleton
	3/5/2002: Todd
	See our link here: http://www.worldpen.com/cgi-bin/showmodel.cgi?field0=Visconti&field1=Skeleton%20LE reserve your number today for April delivery! Best regards!

Montblanc clip
	3/5/2002: karianwala
	Hi everybody: Is there any one who want to throug away his/her broken or cracked Montblanc ball pen,pencil, roller ball or fountain from Meisterstuck series. My ball point clip is broken and get separated from the body. So if there in someone who want to sell just the clip or broken cap, I will love to get it. Thanks all

SKELETON
	3/5/2002: VISCONTI USA
	JUST A QUICK NOTE THAT THE VISCONTI SKELETON PEN IS SOLD OUT. 888 PENS ARE ALL ACCOUNTED FOR. USA DELIVERY IN APRIL 2002. STEVE WEILL

re: Melbourne Pen Show
	3/5/2002: Ivan
	So if I use one of these pensacs from Oz in a demonstrator pen will I be able to see in the dark ?

MONTBLANC A. Dumas Ballpoint Pen
	3/5/2002: Marcus A. Grobecker
	Hi Penlovers, I owe a never-used Montblanc Ballpoint Pen from the A. Dumas Limited Edition and now i sell it. Everyone who the Meisterstuck Editions knows, knows the dumas collection. As many of you know, the collection was issued with the father´s (original) subscription as well as with the son´s (wrong). My ballpen has the father´s subscription, but the the case and the booklet are signed by the son. I am lookking forward for your buy-offers. Marcus A. Grobecker

March Stylophiles, and other ramblings.
	3/5/2002: Dean Tweeddale
	Hi fellow Penlovers, I just wanted to let everyone know that I’m still alive and kicking. Thank you everyone, for all the emails that poured in last month when I (or my body I should say) decided visit the hospitals ER three times within 7 days for three separate things. Wasn’t a fun week nor was the week following but things are somewhat back together now. I will be going in for gall bladder surgery sometime in the next week or so and hope after that everything will get back to normal. Thank you for all the patience and understanding on the updates to the site as some of them have come a bit late. We have coded and uploaded the March issue of Stylophiles and it is another winner. Bill has done another great job in assembling all of the material, photos, etc. into another great issue. I’ll let you discover everything covered in this issue for yourself (Just click on Stylophiles over there on the left). We have much more planned to give to you including some more great pen collections in our “Pen Collections Gallery”, many pen reviews upcoming in Stylophiles, plus some surprises. We’ll of course keep you posted as it all happens. Dean Tweeddale

Trade Parker 75 Sterling FP for Mont Blanc BP or RB
	3/4/2002: James Durso
	Want to trade a Parker 75 Cisele pattern sterling silver fountain pen (14K medium nib) for a Mont Blanc LeGrande ballpoint or rollerball. Have pic if interested.

Pierre Cardin pen refills
	3/4/2002: James Ernest
	Anyone know where I can find refills for Pierre Cardin pens? It looks like a Cross refill, but the Cross refill I tried had different threading and wouldn't work. Thanks

Modern Eversharp Skyline Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges
	3/4/2002: Bruce
	I would like to know what type (brand) of ink cartridges are the proper ones for a modern (c.1995) Eversharp Skyline fountain pen. Thanks for your help. Bruce

re: Melbourne Pen Show
	3/3/2002: Waco Johnny D
	> can be squeezed right outta their skins like a ripe banana Oh man, wait 'til PETA gets hold of that one...

NOS Parker 75, 180 FP's, BP's, RB's FOR SALE
	3/3/2002: Jon Rosenbaum
	I have the following Parker new old stock pens from a closed pen/stationary store for sale: 1. Classic 75 Sterling Silver Cisele button actuated BP $60 2. Classic 75 Vermeil (GF over Sterling) button actuated BP $95 3. 75 Cap actuated Red Quartz BP $75 4. 75 GF USA made FP dimpled ended with French 14k nibs either M or F, convertor included $120 (Note, these are much less common than the Sterling Cisele, and absolutely stunning!) 5. 180 Flighter FP xf/m w. convertor $85 6. 180 Thuya FP f/b w. convertor $90 7. 180 GF Imperial FP f/b w. convertor $90 8. 180 Thuya RollerBall $55 9. 180 Red Quartz Roller Ball $60 All of the above prices include domestic USA shipping and insurance. No boxes or papers, but all are new old stock. First confirming email gets 'em. Thanks Jon R

Melbourne Pen Show
	3/3/2002: Sally
	In diplomatic circles it is rumoured that Australian members have access to highly unusual pen shafts made from various exotic animal parts........

Melbourne Pen Show
	3/3/2002: Al Grossnass
	Hi Rick, can you let me know any details for purchasing these pensacs ? backchannel ok.

Melbourne Pen Show
	3/3/2002: Rick Preston
	Just received report from Australia about the Melbourne Pen Show. Sounds like everyone had a great time & there were plenty of bargains to be had. The most amazing thing I heard was that a lot of Aussies don't use rubber pensacs for repairing their old lever-fill pens, they use ...wait for it... a member of the glo-worm family. Oddly these little critters can be squeezed right outta their skins like a ripe banana,leaving behind a skin which retains its elastic properties due to a high density of oils which don't intefere with ink when they are used as sacs. The other amazing thing about these worms is they come in all different sizes and the guys who sell them charge about 10cents apiece making them a real alternative to the rubber sac.Can't wait to go there myself next

info needed
	3/3/2002: paul
	I have a boxed set of parker pens(rotary pencil and fountain). Fountain pen is blue 14 k 585. Matching pencil. Also burgundy ball-point, same design, no ref. no. Any info. and valuation about these pens would be greatly appreciated

Roger Cromwell/Penopoly email change
	3/3/2002: Roger Cromwell
	Hello everyone, Just wanted to spread the word that my email address has changed for (hopefully) the last time. The move over to his penopoly.com domain is complete, so the address is now: roger@penopoly.com Victor Chen still has his same personal email address, but he can also be reached at: victor@penopoly.com Thanks, Roger

Inkless pen
	3/3/2002: Frank
	Anyone seen the new inkless pen that was premiered at Frankfurt recently ? Apparently it works thru some kind of chemical reaction with paper & resembles a washed out old felt-tip line - weak & fuzzy.

Pens for sale
	3/3/2002: Steve
	MUST SELL: Visconti Manhattan LE rollerball and Visconti Ragtime 3 fountain pen w/medium nib. Both instruments are in excellent condition with boxes and papers. Price is $185 for both, insured shipping included.

Pen collectors club in Israel
	3/3/2002: Zvi Galil
	Israeli pen collectors willing to be members of a club, to meet, exchange views, exchange pens, please write your name, address, phone and send to P.O.Box 4751, Haifa 31047. Regards, Zvi Galil

Montblanc Boheme Rouge Ballpoint Pen
	3/3/2002: Craig
	I am trying to find one of these pens at a reasonable price.

seeking Carene (logos on pens?)
	3/2/2002: Dov
	Is a fancy high end pen with a company logo worth less than un-logoed model. I have seen Pelikan 800's like this and once bought a vintage 400 pen+pencil set. I bought to write and this serves the purpose admirably. But what about resale value, if ever the need arises. Recently I have been checking out Waterman Carenes. They go anything from $60-120. Mostly in between. Last night I bid $50 (went for $56) on a nice looking Waterman Carene mib made for for top Enron officials and their high rolling guests. Part of the empire that was Enron. The final price was quite a bit under the regular enbay results for this pen. That's why I thought a logo decreases the selling price. Is this assumption correct? BTW if anyone on the list is thinking of parting with their Carene in good condition, I am interested. Dov who wants to buy himself something small for his upcoming 5

snorkel masterpiece
	3/2/2002: Neal Goldberg
	What is the best writing snorkel with triumph nib out there? Is there any advantage to trying to find a snorkel masterpiece? What about the 1990's crest versus an older crest?

Stolen: MB Peter the Great LE
	3/2/2002: Gary Lehrer
	At the Triple Pier Antiques Show in NYC today someone removed a Montblanc Peter the Great by reaching behind a table and into a showcase. They left the green box, taking only the pen. Number 1074/4810. Please keep a watch out in case the perpetrator tries to sell or trade the pen. Thanks very much.

Weekend sale -- His Nibs.com
	3/2/2002: Norman Haase
	Hello all! I'm running a 30% off sale on the Hero '900' series through the end-of-day on Sunday, the 3rd. These pens are a bit unique for Hero -- and Asian pens in general -- in that the nibs are medium points, as opposed the usual fine or x-fine. The March Special does not apply to these sale pens. The series comprises the Palladium & Gold, 22k Gold, Celluloid, and the Flower FP & BP set (only one left in stock as I write this). Please take a look an read a bit more about them here: http://www.hisnibs.com/'900'_series.htm Well, I'm starting to get back letters with seals from customers now , as they play with their new glue guns, and here's what the they're using: http://www.hisnibs.com/sealing_wax.htm If there's enough interest, I'll probably be adding mini glue guns and sticks in the coming weeks. When ordering from the regular selection of pens, don't forget to take advantage of the March Special: http://www.hisnibs.com/specials.htm Thanks for looking! Regards, Norman Haase His Nibs.com www.hisnibs.com

Re: 21repair???
	3/2/2002:
	This appears to be a post by Da Frank Dubiel the author of Da Book, which tells most all about pen repairs. Anyone want to bet on that?? Either way what he says about the Parker 21 is right on. But don’t send the 21 out for the $50 repair, instead buy 5 or 6 21’s and a copy of Da Book and go to it. You’ll not only learn something but you’ll have fun doing it.

Parker and Waterman Specials
	3/2/2002: Esther
	We have a few Parker items left at special prices. Included are: All four Mosaic items, International Jade FP and Pencil (super low!), Black Centennial (super low!), Pearl and Black, Pearl and Grey, Ellipse FP's. The Waterman's include all four Edson items, and L'etalon FP and Pencil in sterling silver. Thank you.

Parker Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee
	3/2/2002: Esther
	We are taking pre-orders for the Parker Limited Edition "Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee" Fountain Pen. There will be two QE lines, the LE Duofold, and Sonnet FP's and BP's. I believe that the Sonnet is not a limited edition. Thank you.

Waterman Edson
	3/2/2002: Esther
	Current prices are for Waterman Edson in Blue: Fountain Pen $385, Roller-Ball Pen $275, Ball-Point Pen $235, Pencil $235. Supplies are very limited. Thank you.

Re: Incurable Collector segment on A&E
	3/2/2002: Andreas Lambrou
	Dear Colleagues, A few months ago we were contacted one evening by A&E saying the following morning they were shooting at the Santa Monica antique center, a new series called, 'The Incurable Collector'. And they asked if we could supply them with some vintage and modern pens. They also said that John Larroquette would be involved, and that he is a pen collector. One of his favorite pens was a Sheaffer Snorkel. John is known in the pen fraternity as there was an article about him in Pen World by Nancy. Mary and I put together about two dozen pens and the following morning we took them to the shooting location. All the crew and John were simply fantastic, they all loved the pens and it was obvious they put their heart into their work which included not only fountain pens but also other collectibles. Both Mary and I were impressed with the morning's shooting. The two pens in the program were a Sheaffer Snorkel (it reminded John of his own pen that he loved) the Platinum Oiran artist proof that Classic Pens created with Platinum, Japan. Apparently the allocated time did not allow for more exposure on fountain pens. While there may be a possibility for more exposure in the future, it appears that we could help as a group to advise A & E in a positive way, the importance of fountain pens and the following they have in the pen fraternity. Best regards, Andy Lambrou

Montegrappa pens for sale
	3/2/2002: JiaXian
	Hi, I have some Montegrappa pens available at closeout prices. All are mint in box with papers. Montegrappa Symphony charcoal celluloid, M nib, mint, box/papers, $260, retail $525 Montegrappa Symphony red celluloid, M nib, mint, box/papers, $260, retail $525 Montegrappa Reminiscence sterling oversized etched, M nib, mint, box/papers, $355, retail $720 Limited Editions Montegrappa Historia red no. 0018/1000, with signed book, $345, retail $560 Montegrappa 80th Anniversary $445 Montegrappa York Rose $585 Montegrappa Harrods $625 Montegrappa Science and Nature no. 138/1912 $1125, retail $1975 Feel free to email if you have any queries. Regards, JiaXian Singapore

21 repair?
	3/2/2002:
	You can buy a complete and working 21 at a pen show for $5 to $10. A replacement nib would cost at least that and probably more. Cheaper to replace the pen. Or at least replace the screw in section with nib into your current barrel and cap. Finally if you insist on repair, still cheaper to get another 21 and swap out its nib for yours which isn't hard following Da Book. To have the nib professionally repaired would cost around $50.

Broken Nib - Worth repairing?
	3/2/2002: Pete
	Recently I broke the nib on my Parker 21 fountain pen. It's one with a blue barrel, a satin steel cap and a bladder compressing clip inside the barrel. To be honest I've never been a fountain pen collector. Actually, my father gave that pen to me when I was young. But it's by no means an display-only heirloom. (which most people I know tend associate fountain pens with). In fact, I used the Parker on a regular basis, and loved the way it wrote. The oval point had been broken cleanly off one side of the nib, so the entire nib needs replacement. Do you think it's going to be economical for me to have the pen repaired, considering the likely cost of the repair and the actual value of the pen? (which, from what I gathered, wasn't exactly a top-of-the-line model!) I know of no local pen-repair shops, which means I'll probably have to send the pen off overseas. Can you recommend any particular outfits? Alternatively, would it be more attractive costwise for me to procure a nib and install it myself? I've long pursued the hobby of precision metalworking and modelling. Also I've fixed some pretty delicate mechanisms. So, ss long as I have accurate information regarding the pen's dissambly, I believe I am up to the job. However, I'd like to know where to procure the nib. Thanks in advance for your advice

FPs for sale
	3/2/2002: sidss
	(1)Krone vintage Select, med nib, black, usedonly a couple of times, inkflow and nib adjusted and smoothned by John Mottishaw-$250.00 (2) Delta Alfa Romeo LE FP in red, with box and all papers. Fine nib, filled only 4 times-$250.00 (3) Delta 365, fine nib, green body, black cap, used only a couple of times, $250.00 -Sid

sheaffer's blue
	3/1/2002: rj
	anybody know the ingredients of sheaffer's blue? specifically, is it made from indigo?

College pens
	3/1/2002: gary
	Let me suggest some vintage pens: Parker 45. Go to Karl Barndt's site listed below. 45's are bullet proof, come in lots of variations and will clip on your tee shirt collar. Go up market a little and get a steel capped 51. Bullet proof, get and forget it. The Safari listed is great: for an extra $10 from Rotring customer service you can order and experiment with an italic nib. Go high tech and get the shiny Al star Safari. Try scaupaug@aol.com for the Snorkel: amaze your friends as the tube descends into the ink and sucks up a snootful. You have a ton of choices. If you have to fill out multi-part forms you may want a roller ball, but I'll leave that recommendation (or for a gel fill) to the experts. Good luck on college. Gary

FS: Pelikan Austria MINT, NIB $1300
	3/1/2002: Alan Bedrick
	Folks, time to move this pen. You know it - red with sterling silver and red enamel inlay. One beautiful pen. Complete with all packaging, documentation, etc. Medium nib. Perfect. $1300 gets it right now, incl. Two Day Fedex. Thanks, Alan

A Gaggle of Vacs repaired by Richard Binder
	3/1/2002: Len Provisor
	I know, a gaggle are turkeys and Richard just returned five Vacumatics that were turkeys that are now so minty and transparent I can see through them all the way to Sunday!! A few weeks ago I found some Vacs at a flea market, including a 1936 Golden Web. I sent them all off to Richard, including another I had that he converted to a super cursive italic. Italics are not known for speedy writing, but once "Binderized" they are just as speedy as David Mason's steel nibbed Sheaffer italic stubs. Out with the better stationery and the Snailee list for long overdue notes and letters. Visit Richard's website at www.virtualcrate.com/pens Thank you Richard Binder.

Parker 25
	3/1/2002: Michael
	Hi. I'm looking for the Parker 25 fountain pen with red, green, or black trims. Please e-mail me if you have any to sell. Thanks.

Altanta Pen Show 3/8-10
	3/1/2002: Lee Chait
	The Atlanta Pen Show is 3/8-10 at the Holiday Inn Select on Chamblee Dunwoody Road near Perimeter Mall with rooms at $72 which is a tremendous price for this high level hotel. The food is great and the ballroom accommodations are well lighted. The Show is sponsored by ANCORA Pens and Total Office Products. There will be many door prizes and a good time will be had by all Further information on Pen Lovers and other pen sites or contact Jimmy Dolive; 888-867-7367; sales@go-pens.com Gerald Zwiren 404-634-7793; penchaser@aol.com Boris Rice 281-496-7152; Bborisrice@cs.com

Parker Flaminaire
	3/1/2002: Eric Jensen
	I know this is a pen site, but I am looking for info on how to disassemble, fill and insert new flint into this lighter.

Parker 75 website update for February 28, 2002
	3/1/2002: Lih-Tah Wong
	Greetings Penlovers! If you are a fan of the Parker 75s, I am pleased to announce that I have updated my Parker 75 website yesterday with the end-of-February installment. There is fresh material in the reference section including these highlights: - Solid 18K gold FP in the chevron pattern - Keepsake mechanical pencil - Tinted titanium FP prototype with dish tassies - More information on the Spanish colonial cob coins Please come take a look if you have a moment. Regards, Lih-Tah www.Parker75.com

New Website--Lots of Parker 45s FS
	3/1/2002: Karl Barndt
	I decided to pull out almost all Parker 45s and 45 variants I have, clean them, and list them for sale on my new website. Please visit my site, take at look at the pens for sale, and feel free to let me know what you think of the site. Thanks! http://www.pointythings.com

List price of Montblanc Pompadour 4810
	3/1/2002: YG
	I would appreciate any response.

Hemingway
	3/1/2002: David Bidner
	Looking to sell my Montblanc Limited Edition Hemingway ball pen. Pen is in mint+ condition complete with inner and outer boxes and papers. Asking $385US. David, Toronto Canada.

buy anything for today only
	3/1/2002: Bijay Kumar Samal
	hello friends want to buy something u can buy pen/painting/watche in never before price Rush to www.geocities.com/dealofthedayin/ this items are for today only Regularly visit the site for new items daily

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