This 1928 Parker is a True Blue BF set. Designed as a lower cost market entry than the Duofold, initially named “Three Fifty” and the color called “Modernistic Blue and White,” production lasted only two years. GFT. Almost always found with heavy ambering, mint sets, such as this one, are extremely hard to find and highly desirable. Extra-fine/fine nib. A hint of ambering where the barrel is protected by the cap, otherwise near mint+ (could …
Q: What pen can I use for Copperplate calligraphy? A: Many vintage fountain pens have flexible gold nibs that can offer variation from an extra-fine to broad, or fine to double-broad, etc. These nibs can be delicate and require a practiced hand, so starting off with dip nibs might be safest (and ideal) as calligraphers and the Master Penmen use dip nibs for true line variation.
The 1943 Parker 51 Vacumatic in Midnight Blue! Brushed Lustraloy (stainless steel) cap. The rarest year of manufacture, especially in the fourth quarter, such as this one. Almost all of Parker’s manufacturing capacity was being used for the war effort (bomb sights, etc.), with what few pens being made all going to the armed services for soldiers and officers. On top of all this, the pen is fitted with a double-broad “Ball” nib, designed for left …
What is the point of all these Sailor specialty nibs? These specialty nibs are made with particular shapes (such as the Architect grind) to allow for quick and easy brush-like writing for characters. Many people use them for Western writing now, and they are indeed quite the experience!
Get ready for a spectacular set! Point of Purchase Model 7 Counter Tray complete with the original 6 Red-Ripple pens, each color coded for it’s particular slot in the tray. Waterman color-coded their caps and nibs for easy selection of the type of nib the user wanted. This was their answer to the Wahl Eversharp “Personal Point” pens. There are three other colors not represented in this tray: Black (“Stenographer’s nib”)’ Brown (originally the same …
What type of paper is best for fountain pens? Steer clear of absorbent, fibrous, toothy type papers – these will clog your nib and suck all the ink out of your pen, not to mention feather and bleed through wildly! The paper weight doesn’t necessarily guarantee fountain pen friendliness, but papers like Rhodia, Clairefontaine, Life Stationery, Apica, Tomoe River, and G. Lalo are quite fountain pen friendly and enjoyable to use.
The 1910 Waterman here is “World’s Smallest Pen” eyedropper-fill in Black Hard Rubber. Often called the “Doll Pen” because one rests in Queen Mary’s doll house, on the King’s Library Table. Just over 1.5″ long and less than 1/8″ in diameter, this pen was actually produced by Waterman as a way for their salesmen to spend time with potential new accounts. Their salesmen would visit a druggist, jeweler, shop owner, to try to open a …
The converter in my pen is full but the pen is not writing. This could happen for a few reasons. The feed and nib may have machining oils left on them – a good cleaning will help this. It’s also possible a ball agitator could help break the surface tension of the ink inside the converter, allowing for ink/air exchange and thus, steady ink flow. Clean first!
Such a unique and interesting specimen, and in great condition! This 1927 Waterman is a 42 Continental Overlay DOCTOR’s SET in Yellow and White Gold-filled. Alternating wide White GF Filigree bands surrounded by narrower rings of Yellow GF filigree. Foliate cap top and clip. The gorgeous pen is joined by an equally stunning matching thermometer and pencil holder with a foliate carrying handle. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint with original red grease in the pen model …
When I write on my notepad, stuff gets stuck in my nib. I think it’s paper fibers? Why is this happening? Paper fibres can get caught in the tip of your nib if the paper is particularly toothy, absorbent, or if your tip is very sharp. Try a more fountain pen-friendly paper like Rhodia, Clairefontaine, or Tomoe River.
