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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...

Parker T-1 Three Piece Set in Titanium

Take a look at this 1970 three piece set by Parker. This is the Parker T-1 cartridge/converter-filling set in Titanium. The trim is gold filled. This was a short lived model, as Parker discovered t...

On Point With Go Pens #74

I read the On Point about nib creep but there is white fuzzy stuff on the feed of my pen. Is that nib creep, too? White fuzzy stuff in your ink or on your pen sounds like mold! Unfortunately...

Currently Inked October 15, 2016

Currently Inked October 15, 2016 Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Stabilis Antique Glass Broad CI + Pelikan Edelstein Aquamarine Platinum #3776 Century Yamanaka Soft-Fine + Montblanc JFK Navy Blue Pi...

Parker Duofold International Rollerball & Pencil Set

This 1991 Parker Duofold International Roller Ball andPencil set in Green Marble. The Green Marble is a rare color, first provided for sale exclusively for Duofolds to be sold by American Express. ...

On Point With Go Pens #73

I read online that I should keep my ebonite pen dry but it got wet while I was cleaning it and now I'm worried it's ruined! While it's true ebonite pens should not be soaked in water, a litt...

Currently Inked October 8, 2016

Currently Inked October 8, 2016 Pelikan Souverän M1000 Sunrise BB + Montblanc JFK Navy Blue Pelikan Souverän M1000 Sunlight BBB + Montblanc Blue Hour Twilight Blue Parker Vacumatic Degussa EF + ...

Montblanc 164 Meisterstück Ballpoint Pen

This 2000 Montblanc 164 Meisterstück is a twist-activated ballpoint pen. The finish is black and is classic with its gold filled trim. The pen is in near mint condition and comes with the original ...

On Point With Go Pens #72

I bought a pen restoring set and it has a little container of talc powder. I can't figure out what to do with it or why I need it! Talcum powder is lightly dusted on the new sac. It helps to abs...