Got a new pen since a long time:
Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Terra Siena:
But this was rather an accidential acquisition. I am not sure yet if I will like it...
Got a new pen since a long time:
Visconti Homo Sapiens Lava Terra Siena:
But this was rather an accidential acquisition. I am not sure yet if I will like it...
Last edited by christof; February 14th, 2024 at 08:57 AM.
2024 Lamy Safari Violet Blackberry.
Last edited by VertOlive; February 16th, 2024 at 03:57 PM.
"Nolo esse salus sine vobis ...” —St. Augustine
amk (February 17th, 2024), catbert (February 17th, 2024), christof (February 16th, 2024), INeedAFinancialAdvisor (February 17th, 2024)
My Omas Paragon nib needs a new Sheaffer NoNonsense body
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I was at the CA Pen Show this weekend and looked forward to meeting the people from Santini, the Italian pen maker. I had seen their pens online for a couple of years and was hoping to try them in hand, especially anticipating seeing their in-house-made nibs. I was not disappointed - they were charming to talk with, and I came home with a new pen I had seen the week before, the Libra model from a silver material called Perla. The main feature I had been interested in was their use of bronze furniture, which this pen sports. I love the combo. Haven't taken pics of mine yet, this is from their site.
Last edited by Jon Szanto; February 19th, 2024 at 03:50 PM.
"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
~ Benjamin Franklin
A Goulet deal: “Come Sail Away” set in Olive. An olive green Sailor Compass 1911, three samples of green inks, and a Memnosyne notebook.
"Nolo esse salus sine vobis ...” —St. Augustine
amk (February 26th, 2024), Deb (February 25th, 2024), fountainpenkid (February 25th, 2024), Jon Szanto (February 24th, 2024), Scrawler (February 25th, 2024), usk15 (February 25th, 2024)
My first Parker VP. Absolutely stupendous pen! The capping experience is like nothing else, the section is like a large 75. And the nib writes just like my grandfather’s 75…precise, smooth, glassy and almost gummy, in the best of ways.
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I can't recall buying pens for quite some time. Yesterday, my wife and I drove to her favorite shop to try on some nice clothes. After lunch, we walked into another favorite shop that's full of eclectic new and vintage merchandise. I'd never seen pens there before, and frankly I was very surprised to see them. (I'm shocked, shocked to find that pens are being sold in here!*)
Anyway, I came home with three pens, leaving three behind that I may return for. The two Balance IIs - a '98 Cobalt Glow RB and a '97 70th Anniversary LE FP - are pristine and will be available shortly, but I think the '95 Legacy I touchdown is staying with me...for a while, anyway. Its touchdown gold converter works quite well, so I won't have to resort to a bar-type converter.
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*Apologies to Captain Renault.
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Great haul, Fred!
"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
~ Benjamin Franklin
Just purchased. Early 80s MB 149, 18C (France) tri-tone, split feed, EF.
March 1. Turns out it's a 60s model with a delightfully soft nib. Friction fit piston, double grooves in the feed. Tres bueno!
Last edited by karmachanic; March 2nd, 2024 at 11:48 AM.
Add Lightness and Simplicate
A rare impulse buy: I just received a Leonardo Momento Zero in Jonathon Brooks "Forged Patina", a run of 100 for Pen Chalet. They did a nice job of picking a pen (at my request) that leaned into the earth tones and just touched on the turquoise. It ends up looking a lot like the patina and corrosion spectra, and quite organic. Paired, for now, with Robert Oster Bronze. As with all of the LOI pens I have owned, the fit, finish, and function are all very nicely done.
"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
~ Benjamin Franklin
What stunning material! Verdigris and rust, you're right, it's all corrosion and antique patina - but also struts its colours like a peacock!
Jon Szanto (March 1st, 2024)
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