Legacy GoPens Blog
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. The...
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Currently Inked - July 8, 2017
Currently Inked - July 8, 2017 Franklin-Christoph Model 66 - Titanium medium - Caran d'Ache Saffron Classic Pens LM1 - Italic - Robert Oster Fire & Ice Namiki Yukari - FA - Diamine Soft Mint...
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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 ma...
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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 ch...
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Currently Inked - July 1, 2017
Currently Inked - July 1, 2017 Namiki Emperor - Broad CI - Yard-O-Led Claret Stipula Etruria Magnifica - Fine Titanium - Montblanc Lavender Purple Pilot Capless - Stub - Diamine Hope Pink Montb...
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Waterman Past and Present Books
Waterman Past and Present - The First Six Generations by Gary Lehrer and Max Davis. Note: Only 26 copies left, then we’re sold out! Regular Hard Cover Edition, Coffee Table Size: 11" x 8.25". A com...
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What's a demonstrator? Demonstrator pens were pens produced by the factory of the company in question. They were given to salesmen/dealers to be able to demonstrate how a pen worked internal...
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Currently Inked - June 24. 2017
Currently Inked - June 24. 2017 Namiki Yukari - M - Diamine Soft Mint Namiki Yukari - FA - Diamine Soft Mint Nakaya Cigar - Medium Elastic - Robert Oster Peach
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Parker Prototype Duofold Grapes on Vine
This is a 1996 Parker Prototype Duofold Centennial cartridge/converter-fill in Black with rare Brass Overlay with “Grapes on Vine.” Charles Heidsieck Winery (UK) wanted a pen to give to their custo...
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Q: Is a prototype more expensive than the actual model of a pen? A: In some cases, the prototype can be. They can be highly desirable, especially in the case of limited edition pens, or i...
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