Legacy GoPens Blog

Perfect Pieces - Counter Top Display Case

If you need the perfect piece to display your pens, this Anonymous/Parker counter top display case, circa 1920, is fully operational and quite interesting, although the case and trays are a little ...

On Point With Go Pens #39

What is Superchrome ink? Superchrome was a special ink created exclusively for the Parker 51. Parker made several claims about this ink: it dried three times faster than ordinary ink of the ...

Handwritten Post - A Medium Difference

A nib grade can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and to make it even more confusing, the actual writing width can vary from nib to nib. Higher end nibs are often finished by hand, and unless...

Extraordinary Pens - Conklin Endura Jade Desk Set

This beautiful 1930 Conklin Endura Desk Set in Jade is a great set. The base is a 3" x 4" x 3/4" geometric shape with white and black edges  and a black trumpet. The lever-filler desk pen is a matc...

On Point With Go Pens #38

Why is there always ink in the cap of my pen? This can happen for a number of reasons, which generally involve ink on the nib and feed:  ink left on the nib after filling, then being capped,...

Handwritten Post - So You Want A Flex Pen

I get asked this question a lot: what's the best flex nib? I can't answer that because I haven't used that many compared to the amount that are available. What I can say is my favorite flex nibs ar...

Parker ''Big Red'' Rollerball

Although this 1970 Parker ''Big Red'' Rollerball in Yellow is no longer available from Catalog #77, it is interesting to see how a vintage pen, mint in box, can still be a great gift or a perfect a...

On Point With Go Pens #37

How do I fill my eyedropper pen? The great thing about eyedropper-filled pens is they're so simple! Uncap the pen and unscrew the section. Hold the open barrel upright to do this, of course....

Extraordinary Pens - Montblanc Desk Set

A lovely 1954 Montblanc 204 Desk Set in black - perfect for your desk, and a very classic, timeless look. The front and back are rounded; sides slant slightly inward. Base has "DUWAG" Logo ("DUWAG ...

On Point With Go Pens #36

I sometimes see vintage inks for sale - are these safe to put in my pens? Do they expire? Quite a few people still use vintage inks in their pens. There are antimicrobial...