Legacy GoPens Blog

On Point With Go Pens #79

I have seen a few modern TWSBI pens for sale with vintage nibs on them - how is this possible? Vintage pens aren't always salvageable, and sometimes parts are saved and reused - either to cr...

Extraordinary Pens - Waterman Rose Ripple

This 1928 Waterman 994 is a lever-filler Rose Ripple. One of the rarest and most beautiful of colors! Few were made because the country was entering the depression and few high end pens were sellin...

On Point With Go Pens #78

My gold nib is turning silver! HELP! Your gold nib is probably a steel nib with gold-plating. Depending on the quality of the plating, it can come off with use. It's just cosmetic, and your ...

Extraordinary Pens - Parker 51 Princess Demi

This is a 1950 Parker 51 Princess Demi Aerometric-fill in smooth gold-filled. The cap top and barrel bottom each have a large white glass crystal, and the cap is surrounded by 12 diamond shaped red...

On Point With Go Pens #77

Do I have to take apart my pen every time I clean it? Absolutely not! First, your pen only needs cleaning every few inkings, or if you want to change your ink color. A flush with cool, clean...

Extraordinary Pens - Parker 51 Demonstrator Shell

This 1948 Parker 51 Vacumatic-filler Demonstrator Shell set in Nassau Green is a unique beauty. Fitted with a transparent demonstrator clear acrylic section with a perfectly clear collector. 1/10 1...

On Point With Go Pens #76

I bought a Waterman eyedropper at a flea market and the nib looks really gross and dirty. How can I clean it? A stained gold nib can be removed if you know how to do so, but if not, you can ...

Extraordinary Pens - Conklin Hand Engraved Vine

This 1920s Conklin is a #3 Crescent-fill in gold-filled "Hand Engraved Vine." Conklin is known to have created some of the finest and most beautiful overlays, and this one is no exception! The lock...

On Point With Go Pens #75

What are desk sets used for? Usually one would place a desk set fountain pen (or even a dip pen) on their desk. The sturdy base acts as a cap and holder, and the longer, tapered bodies are e...

Currently Inked - October 22, 2016

Currently Inked - October 22, 2016 Guider Super Zimbo - Broad - Montblanc Midnight Blue Iron-Gall Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grande - Broad - PW Akkerman #5 Shocking Blue Visconti Australis - Broad - Cr...