Legacy GoPens Blog

On Point With GoPens #11

Why are some nibs smoother than other nibs? A great question - many people seek smooth nibs, whereas others like nibs with a little feedback. The tipping on the end of the tines are finely p...

Handwritten Post: It's Not Just Flex

Maybe you're not interested in flexible nibs. That's okay. I can look past that and still like you. However, vintage pens offer much more than just flex nibs! You can also fine hard nibs as well, l...

Extraordinary Pens - Montblanc L30

Montblanc still makes beautiful pens today, but if you want a truly stunning, unique celluloid Montblanc specimen, this 1930s L30 Meisterstück is a great one. The push-knob-fill set is in rare blac...

On Point With GoPens #10

What is a good nib for signatures? A nib that is expressive and offers a lot of character can make your signature look outstanding. If you don't already have a nib preference, try out a...

Handwritten Post: Some Favorites

If I really had to pick a few pens from my pen case to call my favorite, these four would be among them: a Waterman 12, a Waterman 94, a Waterman 42, and a Pelikan 400NN, all with flex nibs (to var...

Parker No. 58 Awanyu ''Aztec''

The No. 58 Awanyu Aztec Parker: $12.00! The original retail price was $12.00, that is. Currently, it is a little more expensive: $24.950. If you are looking for something to collect, this is an ext...

On Point With GoPens #9

I have read the warning on a lot of vintage pens with flexible nibs to be careful when using them. I keep reading about springing the nib. What does ''springing a nib'' mean? A lot of vintag...

Handwritten Post: Line Variation

Flexible nibs offer line variation. They can write from an extra-fine to a double-broad, or a fine to triple-broad, or just fine to medium. The line variation will depend on the nib, and how easy i...

Waterman Safety Overlay

Waterman's licensed Italian distributor used to add stunning overlays to some Waterman pens. In this case, a 1920s Safety Pen. Waterman procured such unique pieces by sending pens to major jewelry ...

On Point With GoPens #8

What does restoring a fountain pen mean? I have some vintage fountain pens that someone told me need restoration. Assuming your fountain pens are not broken, restoration will get them back i...