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Soennecken Salesman's Sample Case
A 1950 Soennecken Salesman’s Sample Case in Black! Hinged, 14.25" x 8.25" x 1.25" closed, with two latches. Contains 17 capped pens (no nibs or feeds) - none alike), a few pen barrels and 25 cellul...
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Do all red ripple vintage pens have matching ripple feeds? No they do not, sometimes they are black ebonite, but some truly spectacular specimens can be found with matching ripple feeds!
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Currently Inked - May 6. 2017 Pelikan M1000 - BB - Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Budo Pelikan M800 - BBB - Sailor Apricot Sailor King of Pen - M - Pilot Iroshizuku Kosumosu Visconti Carbon Dream - OS -...
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Waterman Point of Purchase Model 7 Counter Tray
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 the...
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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 an...
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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 ov...
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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 ...
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Waterman Continental Overlay Doctor's Set
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...
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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...
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1920 Waterman Patrician lever-filler in the gorgeous and unique Moss Agate. The pride of the Waterman pen line! Waterman was late to the gate when it came to switching from rubber to plastic pens. ...
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