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On Point With Go Pens #97

I am looking for my first vintage pen - which is better, Parker or Waterman? Both Parker and Waterman were big players in the vintage pen days, and in fact, they still are. Which you may pre...

Reminder: 10% Off Select Catalogs

Reminder that all remaining items found in Catalog #78 and Catalog #79 are 10% off! The discount will be applied once your order is confirmed. There are quite a few interesting and special vintage ...

On Point With Go Pens #96

Is it bad to have too many pens? Tough question! That depends. If you are a collector, whether you have a focus or not, you are likely to have more pens than others who are not collecto...

Pelikan M111 Originals of Their Times

This is a 1997 Pelikan M111 “1931 Originals of Their Times” Limited Edition! The number is 0537/1931. It is a piston-filler in 18K Solid Gold with alternating Barley and Plain panels. The cap is bl...

On Point With Go Pens #95

How do I know if I can turn a pen into an eyedropper? The eyedropper system is so simple and is quite common in vintage pens. If you have a pen that is not an eyedropper-filler, there are wa...

Parker 75 Americana Pewter Ball Pen

This is a 1976 Parker 75 Americana Pewter Ball Pen - Fibre-Tip (Rollerball) set - a limited edition of #5318/10000 in brushed Pewter. Comes in the red velvet lined, hinged, covered desk stand, repl...

On Point With Go Pens #94

I broke the barrel on my pen and I glued it back together. Can I still sell it? If this was a home repair, it's a good idea to disclose the repair to any potential buyers. If you can, have a...

Danitrio Grand Phantas LE

This is a 1997 Danitrio Grand Phantas Limited Edition: # 14/50. This is a cartridge/converter-fill in 18K Solid Gold. The pen has sculptured dragons on a sterling silver cap and barrel. Sterling si...

On Point With Go Pens #93

Why do some nibs have breather holes and others don't? The vent hole, or breather hole, is the space that allows for air exchange as ink flows out of the filling system. It may be that this ...

Parker 75 Spanish Treasure

This is a 1965 75 Spanish Treasure cartridge/converter-fill in Sterling Silver. The first Limited Edition fountain pen ever produced! New-old-stock. Mint in box with felt pouch, notarized certifica...