Legacy GoPens Blog

Handwritten Post - Some Stubs

As with round-tipped nibs, stub nibs can vary in size. This OMAS stub is just labelled as a stub, whereas the Visconti is labelled as a 1.3 mm stub. The Stipula is a 1.3 mm stub, but feels like an ...

Parker Duofold Ink Well Desk Set

Take a look at this great 1935 Parker Duofold button-filler fountain pen and ink well desk set! The base is incredible, in bronzed metal, and has the factory imprint ''PARKER DUOFOLD'' on the bo...

On Point With Go Pens #40

What does a ''special edition'' pen mean? Unlike limited edition pens that are only produced in a certain quantity, special editions are often produced by a company for a set period of time ...

What Is My Waterman?

Trying to figure out what model your vintage Waterman is? Many of them have an imprint on the end of the barrel. Depending how old and worn it is, you may be able to see it quite clearly. The numbe...

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...