Are oblique nibs also stubby? Are they better? Some oblique nibs are italic, but if you rotate the nib into the paper to such an extent that you need an oblique nib, having an italic makes it more difficult to use because of the angle you must maintain to write with an italic nib. Some modern obliques are a little stubbed, but are not as crisp as an italic.
I was writing quotes with pens that I already have but I get asked about flex nibs all the time, and having bought a few of my favorite vintage flex pens from Go Pens here, I thought I’d highlight some gorgeous pens with flex nibs for those of you who might want to snap one up. If I don’t first. I have copied Gary and Myrna’s red box system to highlight the pen in question …
One of the most interesting specimens in the vintage pen world: the Waterman Prohibition Flask! This 1920 Prohibition Flask is an extremely rare piece – that is an understatement! Made to look exactly like the Model 20 Safety pen (the largest pen in Waterman’s model line at the time). Allowed folks to carry booze without being suspected of breaking the law. Complete with perfect barrel imprints and G/F pocket clip. Wonderfully rare and collectible! New-old-stock. Mint. Item 15 …
Fountain pens? Aren’t ballpoints easier? To some extent, ballpoints are easier to use than fountain pens. No ink, no refilling, generally inexpensive and disposable, but for many, they are not as interesting, collectible, or fun. The writing experience with a fountain pen is very different than that you’ll get with a ballpoint. A fountain pen can be a lot more enjoyable if the pen is suitable for your hand and style. Readers, which do you prefer?
This was not written with a Chatelaine pen, and I do chuckle at the idea of pinning a pen to my dress. Seems inky and risky! Do you have any Chatelaine pens?
This 1920 Conklin#3 Crescent-fill in gold-filled “Hand Engraved Vine.” Take a look at that wonderful pen; one of the most beautiful and sought after Conklin patterns, and one of their few models with the barrel end metal covered. The locking ring in higher-relief engraving. Matching gold-filled lock-ring. Medium/fine, extra-flexible nib. The smallest mar to the cap indicia, otherwise near mint. Incredibly beautiful! Item 4 in Catalog #79
I see BCHR on eBay a lot with vintage pens – what’s that? Black chased hard rubber. These are some of the abbreviations we use in our Catalogs: LF – Lever Filler HR – Hard Rubber BCHR – Black Chased Hard Rubber RBHR – Red & Black Hard Rubber CF – Cartridge Filler ED – Eyedropper Filler CPT – Chrome Plated Trim NPT – Nickel Plated Trim PF – Plunger Filler (ie. Sheaffer) PIF – Piston …
Ok, I wouldn’t put such saturated/particle-laden inks in all my pens, but it sure looks fun. The Witching Hour sounds creepy. Like that Inking Hour when suddenly I have 30 pens inked and I don’t know what happened.
This 1930 Aurora Duplex Large lever-fill in Jade with Black ends is one of the rare models, with a floral filigree design on the repousse clip, and three cap bands . The “Duplex” was Aurora’s first celluloid pen. A “Duofold” look-a-like, made in the very early years of Aurora, when their design was highly influenced by US pens. In 1927 Aurora introduced the “Duplex” in Red Hard Rubber with black ends. In 1929 the celluloid Duplex was introduced …
What is special about the Montblanc Hemingway? The Montblanc Hemingway was released in 1992, the first of Montblanc’s Writers Edition pens. 20,000 of these pens were released, and they are not always easy to find today. For Montblanc collectors, it’s a pen to have because a new Writers Edition is released annually. For non-collectors, it’s a lovely looking pen that can be dear to many for various reasons. Used models are more affordable. Mint models go …
