When I write on my notepad, stuff gets stuck in my nib. I think it’s paper fibers? Why is this happening? Paper fibres can get caught in the tip of your nib if the paper is particularly toothy, absorbent, or if your tip is very sharp. Try a more fountain pen-friendly paper like Rhodia, Clairefontaine, or Tomoe River.
1920 Waterman Patrician lever-filler in the gorgeous and unique Moss Agate. The pride of the Waterman pen line! Waterman was late to the gate when it came to switching from rubber to plastic pens. They had invested a lot of time and money to develop colored ripple pens (olive, rose, blue-green) and wanted to recoup investment by producing in those materials. Eventually, they saw the handwriting on the wall and switched to plastic, introducing the now …
I am looking for my first vintage pen – which is better, Parker or Waterman? Both Parker and Waterman were big players in the vintage pen days, and in fact, they still are. Which you may prefer is entirely up to you, and depends on what kind of vintage pen you are looking for. Different nibs, models, sizes, and just general feel is available from both companies.
Reminder that all remaining items found in Catalog #78 and Catalog #79 are 10% off! The discount will be applied once your order is confirmed. There are quite a few interesting and special vintage pens to enjoy, so please visit our current Catalogs to see the selection.
Is it bad to have too many pens? Tough question! That depends. If you are a collector, whether you have a focus or not, you are likely to have more pens than others who are not collectors. If you use your pens and enjoy them, and don’t stretch your budget excessively for them, it’s probably not bad. Some people like a variety of nibs and of course, you cannot find a variety of nibs …
This is a 1997 Pelikan M111 “1931 Originals of Their Times” Limited Edition! The number is 0537/1931. It is a piston-filler in 18K Solid Gold with alternating Barley and Plain panels. The cap is black cap with 18K bands. Visualated barrel. 18C fine nib, with gold-filled clip. New-old-stock. Mint in original box with papers, and white outer box. Very rare! Item # 53 in Catalog #81.
How do I know if I can turn a pen into an eyedropper? The eyedropper system is so simple and is quite common in vintage pens. If you have a pen that is not an eyedropper-filler, there are ways you can “hack” them to eyedroppers. If there are metal parts inside the barrel or on the section threads, it’s not recommended as the exposure to ink can cause rusting. Ebonites and acrylics/plastics can often be eyedroppered …
This is a 1976 Parker 75 Americana Pewter Ball Pen – Fibre-Tip (Rollerball) set – a limited edition of #5318/10000 in brushed Pewter. Comes in the red velvet lined, hinged, covered desk stand, replicating a colonial writing stand. Made to commemorate the 200th year of the declaration of US independence. In the cap tassie of both pens is a piece of wood from Independence Hall. The shape of the clip represents a bell clapper. Parker …
I broke the barrel on my pen and I glued it back together. Can I still sell it? If this was a home repair, it’s a good idea to disclose the repair to any potential buyers. If you can, have a professional deal with any repairs.
This is a 1997 Danitrio Grand Phantas Limited Edition: # 14/50. This is a cartridge/converter-fill in 18K Solid Gold. The pen has sculptured dragons on a sterling silver cap and barrel. Sterling silver gripping section as well. Decorated with diamonds and ruby eyes in the dragons. Two-tone 18K medium nib. Item #44 in Catalog #81.
