October 2002

sell me pens
	10/31/2002: frank
	any pens

Pen store directory
	10/31/2002: Randy
	Chuck, to the best of my knowledge there are NO pen stores in West Virginia. Some of the office supply stores sell new pens, but no stand alone pen stores that I am aware of. Randy

Vac_fill 51 parts
	10/31/2002: Alice
	There are some new old stock parts listed at www.vintagepens.com, dont remmeber if what you need exacty

WTB Parker 51 Vac-Fill barrel/hood in black
	10/31/2002: Skip Williams
	Does anyone have a spare black vac-fill Parker 51 barrel and hood? I don't really need the blind cap or nib, but I'd buy a whole pen if necessary. Cap is unimportant. I've got a 51 desk pen whose barrel has cracked and needs replacement, so I have the taper and the nice ball nib. RETURN EMAIL - skipwilliams at pobox.com. ----Skip----

Off to Columbus

10/31/2002: Sam - Pendemonium

We're just about packed and ready to head east to the Ohio Pen Show this morning.

Have some special stuff put aside for Friday AM: box of fixer uppers, stack of old slotter boxes for $10, big pile of Pen Plus & PENNA magazines for $1 each and a box of Clairefontaine journals at less than half price. About 40 pens that have had their nibs ground to smooth writing italics starting at $25. Plus pens, a few inks for those who forget their bottle of ink on Friday and the all-important Simichrome that seems to be THE thing to forget to bring to the show ;-)

On both Sat and Sun mornings we will be giving away Clairefontaine to the first 50 people at our tables each morning! We'll have the ink testing table set up - you can try out the new Private Reserve colors, Shell Pink and Purple Haze along with all the new Sheaffer colors and about 50 other inks.

Frank and I are pleased to be sponsoring an Ohio Pen Show tradition, the Friday Night Pizza Party - join us for free pizza and sodas about 6 PM on Friday.

Also hope you'll stop in for the PCA's annual meeting, held for the first time in Columbus. The PCA is going to unveil their new website, have some historical displays, there will be drawings for pen paraphernalia and a wine and cheese extravaganza. The PCA Party is Friday night at 7:30.

See ya'll at the Ohio Pen Show!
Show info: www.ohiopenshow.com

Good Collecting! Sam
http://www.pendemonium.com

Pen Store Directory
	10/30/2002: chuck
	"Fellow Collectors...I'm still looking for pen stores in Kentucky, Louisianna, South Dakota, Montana, West Virginia and Wyoming." The following jokes were published in the Fall 1984 issue of Stationers News : How do you know when you're staying in a Kentucky hotel? >When you call the front desk and say "I've got a leak in my sink," and the >person at the front desk says, "Go ahead." > > **** >An Arkansas State trooper pulls over a pickup truck on I-40 and says to >the driver, "Got any ID?" >The driver says, "'Bout what?" > >* >Two Mississippians are walking toward each other, and one is carrying a >sack. When they meet, one says, "Hey Tommy Ray, whatcha got in th' bag?" > >"Jes' some chickens." > >"If I guesses how many they is, kin I have one?" > >"Shoot, if ya guesses right, I'll give you both of 'em!" > >"OK. Ummmmm...five?" > >** >An Alabamian came home and found his house on fire. He rushed next door, >telephoned the fire department and shouted, "Hurry over here-muh house is >on fahr!" > >"OK," replied the fireman, "how do we get there?" > >"Shucks, don't you fellers still have those big red trucks?" > >** >Why do folks in Kentucky go to R-rated movies in groups of 18 or more? >Because they heard 17 and under aren't admitted. > >** >Billy Bob and Lester were talking one afternoon when Billy Bob tells >Lester, "Ya know, I reckon I'm about ready for a vacation. Only this year >I'm gonna do it a little different. The last fewyears, I took your >suggestions as to where to go. > >Three years ago you said to go to Hawaii. I went to Hawaii and Betty Sue >got pregnant. Then two years ago, you told me to go to the Bahamas, and >Betty Sue got pregnant again. Last year you suggested Tahiti and darned if >Betty Sue didn't get pregnant again." > >Lester asks Billy Bob, "So, what you gonna do this year that's different?" > >Billy Bob says, "This year I'm taking Betty Sue WITH me." > >** >Ida Mae passed away and Bubba called 911. The 911-operator told Bubba >that she would send someone out right away. > >"Where do you live?" asked the operator. > >Bubba replied, "At the end of Eucalyptus Drive." > >The operator asked, "Can you spell that for me?" > >After a long pause, Bubba said, "How 'bout I drag her over to Oak Street >and you pick her up there?" > >** >Know why they raised the minimum drinking age in Tennessee to 22? > >They wanted to keep alcohol out of the high schools. > >** >What do they call reruns of "Hee Haw" in Mississippi? >Documentaries. > >** >Where was the toothbrush invented? >Arkansas. If it were invented anywhere else, it would have been called a >teethbrush. > >** >Did you hear about the $3,000,000 Louisiana State Lottery? > >The winner gets $3 a year for a million years. > >*** >A new law was recently passed in North Carolina so that when a couple gets >divorced, they're still brother and sister. > >**** >What do a divorce in Alabama, a tornado in Kansas and a hurricane in >Florida have in common? > >No matter what, somebody's fixin' to lose a trailer.

His Nibs.com update
	10/30/2002: Norman Haase
	Hello all! REALLY IMPORTANT NOTE: When visiting His Nibs.com, make sure to move your mouse pointer to His Nibs in the upper right corner of any page, to see him decked-out in his holiday finery! http://www.hisnibs.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The two newest Private Reserve inks arrived today: Shell Pink and Purple Haze. As mentioned in the last update, the good people at Private Reserve have informed me that these are the first of a series of "pastel" inks, which will be lighter in composition than the more heavily saturated regular assortment of colors. As dealers have yet to receive updated color charts, I've taken inks to nib (a broad Montblanc in this case), to give you an idea of the new colors. Be aware that the color translation from my scanner to your monitor will never be exact, but a fair representation is given by following the link below. The inks have a definite, washed-out pastel quality which is quite intriguing. If I had to compare these to the current line of Private Reserve colors, I'd say that the Shell Pink is a pastel version of the Candy Apple Red, and the Purple Haze is closest to Tanzanite. Private Reserve ink retails at $7.60 per bottle, but I've extended the sale price of $ 7.00 to include the two newest inks. The full line and writing sample can be seen here: http://www.hisnibs.com/ink.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Having just gotten off the phone with my sales rep at YAFA, the Monteverde PRACTICA is still awaiting arrival, but they hope to finally have them in their California warehouse by the end of next week, to then be shipped out to their dealers in the days immediately following. Hopefully this latest update from them is accurate, as I know many of you have been waiting patiently for your pens!!!!!! They believe that they're involved in the backlog of freight that's still in evidence at west coast seaports, due to the recent longshoremen lockout. To see the full line of Monteverde pens, please follow this link: http://www.hisnibs.com/monteverde.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to take advantage of the October Special when ordering! http://www.hisnibs.com/specials.htm Regards, Norman Haase His Nibs.com www.hisnibs.com

nib for waterman laureat
	10/30/2002: einv
	it so happens that i have a spare section LOL. the guys at janesville sold one to me, because i wanted to try both the medium and the broad. so, to the person who wants the laureat nib, you have a choice of nib width! but i would prefer selling you the medium, as i plan to stub the broad. yours for $15, shipping included. contact me by e-mail, i do not have access to e-mail right now, hence this public posting.

re: Nib for Waterman Laureat Nib for Waterman Laureat Nib for Waterman Laureat
	10/30/2002: Waco Johnny D
	This is not something you're going to find in the same places you'd find parts for vintage pens. Your only alternatives will be to purchase a used pen to get the section/feed/nib assembly, or send the pen back to the manufacturer for repair. Since this is a relatively-cheap pen I would recommend the former course; you might be able to find a used pen for $20-25. WJD.

Nigerian scams
	10/30/2002:
	Yeh! and make sure you ask for Mulder or Scully ...

Nigerian scams on this thread
	10/30/2002: rob
	If you are contacted you should contact the Secret Service rather than the FBI

Pen Store Directory
	10/30/2002: Mary
	Fellow Collectors...I'm still looking for pen stores in Kentucky, Louisianna, South Dakota, Montana, West Virginia and Wyoming. I can't imagine living in a state where I couldn't get a regular pen fix...up close and personal. Any help would be appreciated. I have consulted yellow pages, better business bureau, etc. Anybody interested in opening a store in one of these states???

Parker premier sterling silver
	10/30/2002: mrana
	I am looking for Parker Premier sterling silver cross hatch cisele ball point pen. Anyone interested to sell it please email me with the pict. and price$$?? Thanks mrana

Nib for Waterman Laureat
	10/30/2002: kelly
	I am looking for a place to purchase a replacement nib for my wife's Waterman Laureate. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Parker pens to dream of
	10/30/2002: rob
	How does this land on any Parker lovers out there? A Parker 51 done in sterling silver cross hatch cisele. I previously thought a Parker Duofold in sterling cisele would be attrctive but now that the 51 remakes are here the idea seems interesting.

SHUNGA
	10/30/2002: Susanna
	Made by Visconti, the new collection of 4 different pens hand painted - and covered by another etched body in silver, vermeil, gold or platinum - is available at http://www.pens.it

Aurora Last Lira
	10/29/2002: Madison
	I am trying to buy a pen for someone who is an avid collector and had a couple of questions. I am looking at the Aurora Last Lira and wondered if that is the same thing as the Aurora Ultima lira and whether it is a good pen and about what it should cost. Thank you for any help

pen case forum
	10/29/2002: einv
	1. glass top: not important, and actually quite undesirable. for one, pens could be seen by intruder and stolen; for another, light deteriorates certain material like hard rubber. 2. wooden case. leather fumes (tanning chemicals) are widely reputed to cause color changes in hard rubber, as well as tarnishing of trim on the pens. for liners, felt or velvet is preferable to suede leather. 3. no. 4. make my own pen cases out of various objects, including cardboard, wood, and metal. 5. if high quality wood, with the scope to expand in size (in case additional pens are procured), about $2 per pen slot.

Ohio Pen Show
	10/29/2002: Terry Mawhorter
	Well, we are pretty much ready for the show. We will leave the house around noon Wed. so call on our cell phones after that through next Monday. Sonya is 740-704-6601 and I am 614-619-5025. I have to say that the weather will be cool so bring a jacket. We might even see some snow flurries on Sat. Too cool to work in the yard so come on out to the show!! Check the website www.ohiopenshow.com and you can download a map and directions to the Marriott North. Call 1-800-228-3429 for rooms. Mention the penshow.

Parker Liquid lead
	10/29/2002: Jaime Reguero
	Somebody knows a place to see a vintage "Parker Liquid Lead Pencil" with the posibility of buy a very good price....

Montblanc Nib
	10/29/2002: Jjjaime Reguero
	I am greatfully if someone may help me to locate a Nib Fine or X-Fine for one vintage Montblanc N� 32. Thank in advance

Bundles
	10/29/2002: Esther
	New and old 51 bundles: Black/Black (also get a free black 51 pencil) $400. Black or Vista-Blue/Navy-Blue $425. Black or Vista-Blue/Burgundy $425. Mosaic bundles: Blue and Red fountain pens $510. Edson (Blue) bundles: Fountain pen and pencil $600. Ball point $245. Roller Ball $295.

Nigerian scam spam
	10/29/2002: Rob
	Thanks George A bit late for me as I posted my email several times before I got on their list. Perrhaps the FBI could set up a trap on this site so that some of these guys get closed down.

osmiroid pen points
	10/29/2002: Betsy T
	I am in search of extrafine Italic Osmiroid pen points. Either the earlier 1974 screw-in point or the later design, where the nib is in a unit with the upper half of the pen, work fine. I am happy to purchase them. If anyone is in need of other sizes of osmiroid points, I have a surplus for sale or trade.

M1000
	10/29/2002: yoshi
	Hi, How can we tell whether a pelikan souveran is M1000 or M800, without comparing each other? This may sound stupid but I have a souveran here but don't know whether it's a 1000 or a 800. Maybe I have to go to the shop and ask...

wood pen cases for sale
	10/28/2002: david i
	Crikey, mate! Harvey doth dope out muh secret intent. Editing, indeed. heh. david

Nigerian scam spam
	10/28/2002: George
	You can cut down your spam considerably by not ever posting your email address where it can be harvested by spammers' robots. This bulletin board is spammer's heaven in that respect.

wood pen cases for sale
	10/28/2002: Harvey
	"I have two pen cases for sale. I would prefer to drop them" - snip - sometimes editing can reveal a truth.......

What's New @ Swisher Pens
	10/27/2002: Chuck Swisher
	We have just received our first shipment of the new Pelikan 200 writing instruments in Translucent Blue and Translucent Anthracite. The Fountain Pens are available with your choice of EF, F, M, B, OM, OB, BB, or OBB nibs. We also have a few of Richard Binder's customized Cursive Italic nibs available that will fit these pens. For pictures and prices, please visit our What's New page at the following link: http://www.swisherpens.com/New_Items/New_items.html (We also have a button on our Home Page that will take you to our What's New page). We are now accepting Lay-Away orders for orders over $100.00. I have added information regarding our Lay-Away program at the top of our What's New page. We hope to see many of you in Columbus next weekend. www.swisherpens.com \| Tele: (757) 539-2209 \| TF: 888-340-PENS (7367) \| Fax: (757) 471-4226

Pens for Sale
	10/27/2002: Rich C.
	All in excellent condition with box and papers; price includes shipping: Waterman Red Edson w/ Waterman stub nib - $290 Sheaffer Blue Intrigue w/ Sheaffer oblique nib - $80 Waterman Black Carene w/ medium nib - $90 Waterman "Night and Day" rollerball - $125 Conklin 100th Anniversary Crescent Filler - medium nib - $500

Dani Trio Fountain Pens at Closeout Prices
	10/27/2002: Terry @ Avalon Pens
	We are closing out all remaining Dani Trio fountain pens in our inventory -- please e-mail Terry at Avalon Pens for closeout price list and link to the Dani Trio section of our web site.

New Parker 51
	10/27/2002: Rob
	I think kudos need to go to Parker for putting the 51 remake out. I hope other pen manufacturers play this kind of marketing more often. The effect on collecting is negligible because there is only so many 51s from the forties and fifties. et's see a Sheaffer Snorkel remakeoldss a lot of ink soon. On another topic do posters on this site get bombarded by the so called Nigerian email scams who try toenlist support in fake money laundering schemes? Can the FBI or any other authority step in here?

wood pen cases for sale
	10/27/2002: david isaacson
	I have two pen cases for sale. I would prefer to drop them off with possible new owner at Ohio or Philly shows, as they are a bit fragile and would hate to have them break en route shipping. 1) Reed and Barton (?Mahogany) 66-pen case. Glass top. High luxury case. Bottom-most drawer for 10 or so items probably best for thinner pencils, remainder of slots pretty hefty. Has space for ink and supply. Retail is $250. This one with mild scuffs and couple small ink stains. This was muh first big pen case, purchased in Rochester about 3.5 years ago. Lonely pen case not used any more. Asking $145 2) Solid Cherry 52-pen case. Glass top. Four drawers pull out. Built by Martin Smith of Woodbin (well known sac manufacturer) back when he was still building pen cases. This is very elegant rich cherry wood with a quality custom flavor. Asking $145. I am still semi-off-line, so can answer emails when check the mail at the nearby copy shop but currently cannot send pics. Please feel free to ask questions. I will deliver these to Ohio or Philly to first one who claims them, but again would prefer not to have to ship these. If no takers, perhaps will reconsider :-) regards david i

inexpensive fountain pens
	10/26/2002: Owen Northrup
	I highly recommend His Nibs (click on the banner above) He has some very nice NOS Sheaffer Imperials starting at $30.00. I just ordered a set and if you buy this month he will throw in a Hero pen (new) as this months special.

wtb Sheaffer
	10/26/2002: Randy
	Looking for a Sheaffer OS red/carmine stripped WD with med nib for a gift. Please contact me backline. Thanks, Randy Raclifford@aol.c

inexpensive fountain pen
	10/26/2002: gitane
	can anyone recommend a good but reasonably priced fountain pen < $35? I tried the lower end WAterman a few years ago and was sorely disappointed and would not recommend one. thanks!

PENNA Magazine abbodonza
	10/26/2002: Len Provisor
	I have to say that PENNA magazine, published in Italy and now available in an English/Italian U.S. edition satisfies my pen appetite for modern/vintage pen information like a steaming plate of Fettuccine Alfredo on a cold Chicago Saturday night. So what's not to like about an Italian pen magazine? I've picked past issues up from time to time, and was riveted by not only the variety of content, but the lavish photography and information abbodanza. Pretty much what a "lavish" pen magazine should be, especially in the hard core pen information department. New pens are introduced several months before even seen or talked about in the U.S. Vintage articles are written by regulars such as editor Fiorella Donati, Emilio Dolcini, Giuseppi Fichera, and Leitizia Jacopini who often attends U.S. pen shows and has written several books and many articles in PCA, WES, and other magazines. A tour of Milan's Bridense Library exhibiting rare books and bindings, also paper making writen by Fiorella Donati (May-June 2002). A really interesting article on Fulgens Stilnova, a 1946 Italian crossbreed of Parker Vacumatic and Wahl Skylines. I can go on and on, but I won't over commercialize my comments, this is one magazine reserved for the serious pen reader. I really enjoy PENNA magazine and recommend taking a subscription. PENSTOP will have current issues for review and purchase at the Ohio Pen Show PENSTOP is the U.S. distributor for PENNA magazine. Six issues per year, $95./U.S. Priority Mail or $80 regular mail. See past issue covers at www.penstoponline.com

Ohio Show Hotel
	10/25/2002: Terry Mawhorter
	In calling the 1-800-228-3429 reservation line for Marriott, I was told that rooms were available but not at the show rate. On Monday I will see if I can get some more rooms put into our block at the $87. show rate. If you need a room, try again around 12noon, Monday, EST and let me know if you have a problem.

Aurora Specials . . . Conklin New Arrivals
	10/25/2002: Maryann at PenstopOnline
	Hi Everyone: Just a short note to let everyone know that we have some super special deals on Aurora Optimas and 88 models. Quantities are limited but the selections are great. Take a look at http://www.penstoponline.com/html/pens_aurora_specials.html We just received the new Nozac and Gliders in all colors and nib sizes. Take a peek at the Nozacs at http://www.penstoponline.com/html/pens_conklin_newnozac.html and the Gliders at http://www.penstoponline.com/html/pens_conklin_glider.html Also received the new Limited Edition from Conklin, the Nozac Word Gauge with ink view and sterling silver barrel ...see it now at http://www.penstoponline.com/html/pens_conklin_sil_nozac.html If anyone of you is going to Columbus and you want me to bring something for you, give us a call or drop us a note and we will try to have what you want, always at a great price. Remember too, if you want to receive our Newsletter, which is always packed with specially priced items, visit our website by clicking on the link above and sign up now. Have a great weekend. Maryann and Steve PenstopOnline (718) 434-3713

Ohio Pen Show-Hotel Sold Out??
	10/25/2002: Terry Mawhorter
	I have gotten several emails late tonight that the Columbus Marriott North is now completely sold out. I will check on this as soon as possible and post overflow hotel info if necessary. There is a Residence Inn by Marriott about one half mile away that we may be able to use and perhaps the Marriott North will run their shuttle to and from the locations. Stay tuned.

Pen Store Directory
	10/25/2002: Mary
	Looking for penstores in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisianna, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Caroline, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Vermont. Any help would be appreciated. Mary

Price Reduction on Vintage Fountain Pens
	10/25/2002: Terry @ Avalon Pens
	We have reduced prices on selected items in the Vintage Fountain Pen section of our website. Additionally, we have added a nice selection of Daniel Hechter pens to the New Pens Section.

Pen Case Forum
	10/25/2002: Thomas O'Brien
	My name is Thomas O�Brien, I am with the Venlo Company. We manufacture and distributed leather pen and watch cases. Venlo is currently featured on the homepage of Penlovers this month. Anyway, I am not here to promote but rather to learn. Shortly I will be traveling to our factory in Italy to put together a round of prototypes for our next product launch. We will be making several changes and additions to the current line. Your comments, opinions and suggestions on the pen case market would help us a great deal in this process. Below I have listed a few questions that I would encourage your feedback on: 1. In purchasing a pen case for your desktop, how important is a glass top on the case to view your collection? 2. In purchasing a pen case for your desktop, do you look for a leather case or a wooden case and why? 3. Do you have a �traditional� desk set at home or in your office? If yes, did you purchase a pen case for it separately? 4. If your collection is more than 40 pens, where and how do you store them? 5. Do you believe there is market for a pen case that holds 40 or more pens which could be placed on your desk? If yes, what would you be willing to pay for it (keeping in mind that the quality would be the very best)? Thanks in advance for your help Thomas O�Brien

New Parker 51
	10/25/2002: Kelly B. Adair
	I have heard from penpals and others who have purchased the new 51 pen, and these new owners have praised the new pen in its appearance and its performance.

Ancora Perla ballpen Limited Edition
	10/25/2002: John Maiolini
	I have for sale a limited edition Ancora Perla ballpen, yellow in color. Only 500 of these pens were produced world wide. Asking price for this pen: $70.00 plus shipping

Pen Case
	10/25/2002: John Maiolini
	I am locking for a locking pen case made out of hard wood with a glass top that will hold around 65 pens. This case can be a multi draw style but the top draw needs to be easily viewed through a glass window. I also need a locking pen case made out of hard wood that will display 2 very special pens, needs to have a glass front for easy viewing. If possible can recommend a manufacturer for these cases.

La Contabilit�
	10/24/2002:
	Any information about La Contabilit� (http://www.lacontabilita.it/)in Italy Is this company still there. I email several time and there was no response

Montblanc Writers LE Pencils
	10/24/2002: Nageen Nanji
	Hi folks! I would be interested in Mechanical pencils of Montblanc Writers Edition - Edgar Allan Poe, Frederick Schiller and Charles Dickens. With or without box/papers. Please send me your best offers. Thanks.

Ohio Pen Show-Updates
	10/24/2002: Terry Mawhorter
	The Ohio Pen Show is now about a week away. By all measures it will be the best one yet. For the first time Sonya and I will arrive at the hotel on Wednesday(my cell is 614-619-5025 and hers is 740-704-6601), so we will look for all you early birds. The show opens officially at 10am Thursday, October 31 and runs to midnight if anyone cares to stay in the trading room till then. We plan on having 40 tables available. We will have our wine and cheese welcome party at 6pm again this year for all exhibitors and weekend registrants. Exhibitors and weekend registrants get started again in the ballroom and foyer at 10 am Friday morning with about 90 tables. There will be a few reserved tables but the balance are not assigned but shared as people arrive throughout the day. We will have our annual pizza party at 6pm followed by a PCA meeting that will offer wine, cheese, fruit, etc. at 7:30. We have one of the busiest Friday trading days around so if you are not registered for the weekend you will miss a lot of the action. Feel free to sign up on Friday when you arrive. Howard Levy will be displaying a new limited edition known as the "American Artist Series". I have seen the pens and there is nothing else like it out there today, very special!! If you are looking for vintage pen catalog reproductions, Jon Rosenbaum will be returning and Peter Miller will be there with pen tray/pen case reproductions. Carolina case is coming this year with their high quality fountain pen display cases. Also, Len Provisor will be there if you are thinking about getting some blotters or ordering one of his Parker planes. The auction will be Saturday and feature 115 lots. If you are flying in, don't forget about the free shuttle from the hotel to the Marriott North. Use the courtesy phones at the bottom of the escalators in baggage.

Penstore Directory
	10/24/2002: Mary
	I really appreciate the overwhelming response I've gotten to my previous post. I guess there is a market for an all-inclusive pen store directory. If you own/operate a pen store, please email me with the details, to be included in the directory. I will also be listing the names and addresses of pen clubs. If you belong to a club which wants to be included, please email me. Thanks again...Mary

re: Aurora pens
	10/24/2002: Waco Johnny D
	Talentum pens are good deals. I have 2 of them, one in B and one in M. I also have an Optima with the italic nib. Auroras are good pens, well-made, but they tend to flow a little dry -- this may or may not appeal. In any case they can be adjusted for heavier flow, as can any well-designed pen. There is no difference between the nibs of the various trim colors. Note the Aurora italic is a true italic, with sharp edges, requiring the usual vigilance in use required by all italics. WJD.

New P-51
	10/24/2002: Peter W
	Is anyone else as disappointed with the new P-51 as I am? I was ready to plunk my $$ down until I saw one up close. Cheap plastic construction; even the jewel isnt right. To my mind, this is a $100 pen. My advice: keep your $350 and buy a vintage 51!

Aurora pens
	10/24/2002: sol the wiseguy
	I am interested in buying an Aurora Talentum pen woth Italic nib. 1. Any feedback as to the Aurora pens in general & the Talentum in particular would be appreciated. 2. Other than look, is there any difference between the nib on the gold trim versus the chrome trim I have tried the pen & enjoyed writing with it but that was for 2 minutes.

His Nibs.com update
	10/24/2002: Norman Haase
	Hello all! Private Reserve has just announced the release of it's two newest colors, Shell Pink and Purple Haze. They're so new that I haven't seen them yet, nor do I have a color swatch to display here or on the website. I'm told by the good people at Private Reserve that these are the first of a series of "pastel" inks, which will be lighter in composition than the more heavily saturated regular assortment of colors. The Shell Pink was described to me as rose-colored, and the Purple Haze comes with a free guitar (just kidding!). I'll be excited to see these new colors, and my first order should ship to me by the end of this week, so please feel free to pre-order at the sale price of $ 7.00 (which applies to all of the Private Reserve colors). The full line can be seen here: http://www.hisnibs.com/ink.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first of the Nettuno DOLPHIN pens shipped to customers this past week, and they've been enthusiastically received. I won't describe the pens in any more detail here, because there's a link on my website to a terrific review in the current issue of Stylophiles. http://www.hisnibs.com/dolphin.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the HERO front, I've just re-stocked both the 329 and the 330 models of hooded-nibbed pens, which are perennial favorites of those who are also fans of the Parker 51 and 61. http://www.hisnibs.com/hooded_nibs.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just an update: the Monteverde PRACTICA is still awaiting arrival, but YAFA has informed me that the pens have been shipped to them from overseas. They believe that they're involved in the backlog of freight that's still in evidence at west coast seaports, due to the recent longshoremen lockout. To see the full line of Monteverde pens, please follow this link. http://www.hisnibs.com/monteverde.htm Also, I was informed this week that the INVINCIA is only available with a medium nib at this time. This runs counter to the information previously provided to dealers on Monteverde's order forms and website, which listed a fine nib as also being available. Don't forget to take advantage of the October Special when ordering!: http://www.hisnibs.com/specials.htm. Regards, Norman Haase His Nibs.com www.hisnibs.com

A 1920 gold rolled #1 Montblanc Safety for sale
	10/24/2002: ROBERTO
	Hallo everybody. It happens I have a gorgeous little Montblanc Safety pen for sale. It's a #1 with octagonal gold rolled and enamel blue frets overlay. The nib is the original #1 BB (double broad!) that matches with the imprint on TK. Even the silver needle inside the cap is present. The condition is near mint, as the pen shows only the slightest amount of brassing in the upper part of the clip's ball. Pics available on request. Thanks

Montegrappa Micra RB FS
	10/24/2002: Bill R.
	Ended up with a Montegrappa Micra Rollerball that I don't need. As far as I can tell, it's basically like new, in box. In the dark gray/blue color, it's a neat marbled acrylic. Silver trim. It's a nice, but SMALL pen, only 4 1/4 inches long closed. Other than the size, it looks like your basic Montegrappa, silver trim, cap screws on the barrel end to post, rollerball clip, and a silver section. Nice looking pen, if you don't mind diminutive writing instruments. $100 OBO, I'll pay shipping. http://home.earthlink.net/~stylophile/_uimages/11.jpg

cheap frontiers
	10/23/2002: einv
	several online dealers, too numerous to be listed here (try penhero.com for their websites) offer the frontier at less than half retail.

Parker Frontier Translucent Pens?
	10/23/2002: Candi
	Hello everyone! I'm hopeful someone can help me, I have recently begun custom designing pens with Swarvorski rhinestones, by far my favorite and most requested is the Parker Frontier Translucent which I have been purchasing locally at retail price. Can anyone tell me where I might be able to purchase these in small bulk orders, or for less then retail? If you're interested in my pens please see my current ebay auctions under seller id: xocandiox or visit http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=727048729&rd=1 Thank you so much in advance for any assistance! Mrs. Candi Daitch in Michigan

Looking For A Levenger-Omas Articula
	10/23/2002: Northwest Pen Works
	Hi All, I'm looking for a Levenger-Omas Articula fountain pen in mint condition or lightly used. If you have one for sale please let me know what color you have, nib width, your price, what the MSRP was, and condition. Happy Penning! Michael

Tiffany Pen
	10/23/2002: Katie
	I have a 14k gold pen stamped Tiffany & Company - that I suspect was made in the 20s by Edward Todd and Company. I would like to find out a little more about the pen and its approximate values. Thanks.

Pen Store Directory
	10/23/2002: Mary
	I guess my previous post was lost in the server shutdown. I am in the process of compiling a directory of penstores throughout North America. I would appreciate if fellow pencollectors would send me a list of the penstores in their town, to be included in the directory. Also any comments on the desirability of such a directory would be appreciated.

Parker Vacumatic Seminar at Ohio Show
	10/23/2002: david i
	Hello. The Ohio Pen show will be sponsering afteroon Parker Vacumatic Teaching Seminar. This could be a nice chance for folks with some info to share the weird stuff and for folks interested but new to the field to learn a bit. Hope to see lots of people. Teaching materiel will be available. Bring those vacs! Easier to chat over show-and-tell. regards david

My Mont Blanc pen
	10/23/2002: Jan M.
	I have been given a Mont Blanc pen called a Ramses II which is what the company told me it was called by my discription to them...It is a 23k gold overlay over sterling and marked with a 925 on the barrel with pinstripes.The cap is lapis lazuli with gold flecks in it. Can anyone tell me anything about this pen and it's approxamate worth. Thank you, Jan M.

CP6 preproduction images taken by Bill Riepl
	10/23/2002: Andreas Lambrou
	Dear Colleagues, Most of you are aware of the talent of Bill Riepl in photographing pens. We had the pleasure of working with him on the photography of the CP6 preproduction run pens for an article on Stylophiles and thereafter, the photography of the actual production run pens for the CP6 brochure. We thought you might like to see a range of the CP6 preproduction images, many of which have not been published. The address for these beautiful images is given below: http://hometown.aol.com/claspeninc/CP6_images_by_Bill_Riepl.html Enjoy! Andy Lambrou Classic Pens.

CP6 preproduction images taken by Bill Riepl

10/23/2002: Andreas Lambrou

Dear Colleagues,

Most of you are aware of the talent of Bill Riepl in photographing pens. We had the pleasure of working with him on the photography of the CP6 preproduction run pens for an article on Stylophiles and thereafter, the photography of the actual production run pens for the CP6 brochure.

We thought you might like to see a range of the CP6 preproduction images, many of which have not been published.

The address for these beautiful images is given below:

http://hometown.aol.com/claspeninc/CP6_images_by_Bill_Riepl.html

Enjoy!

Andy Lambrou Classic Pens.

u r alone, not
	10/22/2002: einv
	unless i am ;-) pentrace is acting up tonight as well!

whacked out list
	10/22/2002: vac-nut
	something.... is....wrrrrooooonnnnggg. -david

archival backup?
	10/22/2002: einv
	any chance of it this time?

Bulletin Board
	10/22/2002: Dean
	Well folks this is the second time this year that the Bulletin Board has wacked out for no detectable reason. Right now I don't know if it is a server issue or software script issue. I will be checking it out and taking whatever measures it takes to get it back to working smoothly. In the mean time it should be functioning again and you can have at it. Dean

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