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Waterman 12 Sleeve Filler

A 1910 Waterman with an unusual filling mechanism! This Waterman is a (5)12 SF “Sleeve-filler” in 14K Solid Gold “Filigree” pattern on black hard rubber. In-between the "Pump-filler" and "Coin-fill...

On Point With Go Pens #68

Do $2 fountain pens really have iridium tips? Iridium is expensive and fairly scarce, so it is unlikely it is truly iridium tipped.

Handwritten Post - Roald Dahl

Two hours of writing fiction leaves this writer completely drained. For those two hours he has been in a different place with totally different people. - Roald Dahl [caption id="attachment_12...

Catalog #80 Coming Soon!

Catalog #80: Our next Catalog is scheduled to open to the public at 11:00 AM EDST on Tuesday, September 6.  If you would like earlier access and a larger array of available pens, please consider be...

On Point With Go Pens #67

I really want a fancy nib - are there any 22 karat gold nibs I can buy? Sailor makes 21 karat gold nibs, and they are on the firm side. 22 karat pure gold nibs do not exist, but you can find 22 ...

Handwritten Post - Ernest Hemingway

If only I had a Montblanc Writer's Edition Ernest Hemingway fountain pen to pen this with! When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people, not characters. A character is a caric...

10% Off Sale - Quarterly Vintage Pen Catalog #77

Catalog #77 Sale: We are pleased to announce a sale of 10% off of any item remaining in Catalog #77. There are about 80 items remaining – hopefully one will be just what you’re looking for.  Please...

On Point With Go Pens #66

Can I filter my mouldy ink and use it? This will not help, as the biostatic agents in the ink have likely expired. It's best to discard mouldy ink and not put it in your fountain pens!

Handwritten Post - Sylvia Plath

Nothing stinks like a pile of unpublished writing. - Sylvia Plath [caption id="attachment_1292" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Quote by Sylvia Plath[/caption]

Montblanc Model 52 Pencil

A 1929 Model 42 Double-ended, 8-sided Pencil from Montblanc! The pencil mechanisms are twist activated. One end is blue, the other red. Very rare!! Both sides have the MONT//\\BLANC factory imprint...