Currently Inked – June 24. 2017 Namiki Yukari – M – Diamine Soft Mint Namiki Yukari – FA – Diamine Soft Mint Nakaya Cigar – Medium Elastic – Robert Oster Peach
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Parker Prototype Duofold Grapes on Vine
This is a 1996 Parker Prototype Duofold Centennial cartridge/converter-fill in Black with rare Brass Overlay with “Grapes on Vine.” Charles Heidsieck Winery (UK) wanted a pen to give to their customers and asked Parker to produce several samples from which they could choose. This is one of the prototypes they did not select. GPT. 18K, fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. While the date code on the pen is 1987, the prototype is from 1996. Converter included. Item …
On Point With Go Pens #107
Q: Is a prototype more expensive than the actual model of a pen? A: In some cases, the prototype can be. They can be highly desirable, especially in the case of limited edition pens, or if the condition is mint. It depends on the pen, the model, and the market for that particular specimen, of course.
Currently Inked – June 17. 2017
Currently Inked – June 17. 2017 Pelikan M450 – EF – Diamine Kelly Green Stipula Etruria Magnifica – F Ti – Montblanc Lavender Purple Omas Magnum 360 – M – Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue Visconti Opera Master – OS – PW Akkerman Gele Oker van Frans
Crocker Blow-Filler
Unusual filling mechanism: #3 Blow-fill in Red Mottled Hard Rubber (very rare). Yes, the user put the pen into his mouth and blew through a hole in the bottom of the barrel to pneumatically depress the bladder. Then, with the nib in the ink bottle, the user released the pneumatic pressure and the ink was drawn into the bladder. Eventually, Crocker supplied a rubber syringe (bulb) which fit over the end of the pen to …
On Point With Go Pens #106
I found an old pen at a garage sale but the tines seem to be spread so far apart that it doesn’t write. This is a case of a sprung nib, where too much pressure was applied to the nib, causing it to bend past the point of springing back. A nib specialist might be able to fix it, or it may need replacing completely.
Currently Inked – June 10. 2017
Currently Inked – June 10. 2017 Pelikan M1000 – BB – Blackstone Barrier Reef Blue Lamy LX – M – Diamine Cerise Pilot Capless – Stub – Diamine Hope Pink
Aurora Novum Faceted Golden Pearl
This 1933 Aurora is a Novum Faceted Large LF in Golden Pearl with Black Veins (beautiful). The largest size in which this model was made. GFT. Rare, first model, with spring loaded “Safety Clip.” Aurora Platiridio #5 fine nib. The Novum is the famous Aurora model with the lever mounted on the very bottom of the barrel. Near mint+. Item #110 in Catalog #82.
On Point With Go Pens #105
Why doesn’t my piston-filler draw up ink anymore? If the piston is not turning at all, it likely needs service in the form of cleaning and lubricating. If it is turning but no ink is being drawn up, the seal may be broken and it will need restoration/replacing.
Currently Inked – June 3. 2017
Currently Inked – June 3. 2017 Ken Cavers Cigar – Fude – Robert Oster Fire & Ice Pelikan M400 – BB Stub – PW Akkerman Gele Oker Van Frans Parker 51 – Italic – Diamine Soft Mint Parker 65 – Italic – Diamine Soft Mint
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