Legacy GoPens Blog

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....

Handwritten Post - Saffron

Caran d'Ache discontinued this stunning Saffron ink, and replaced it with their Chromatics line. I have no idea why, because this is an amazing color, named after the spice. Saffron is rich in colo...

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...

Handwritten Post - Jade

Pelikan, as you know, makes more than just great pens. The Pelikan Edelstein range is named after gem stones, and in this case, Jade. This is just a representation of the gemstone, which can appare...

Extraordinary Pens - Waterman Patrician

We love Waterman pens around here, as you might know! This 1929 Waterman Patrician lever-filler in black hard rubber is equipped with a medium, flexible nib. This is a new-old-stock, mint in origin...

On Point With Go Pens #35

If I plan on selling my pen later, should I keep the box and papers? If you already know you want to sell a pen, you should certainly keep the original box and papers, as this will add to or...

Handwritten Post - What's Your Turquoise

There's such a range of turquoise inks, and I'm not sure if they're all accurate in their naming system. I don't really care, because they're pretty. They also look very different when used with di...

Extraordinary Pens - Pilot Buddhist Scriptures Custom

Another extraordinary beauty from Catalog #77 -  a 1977 Pilot Buddhist Scriptures Custom cartrige/converter filler in Sterling Silver. The cap & barrel hand engraved with Kanji characters of th...