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reprieve
June 20th, 2015, 10:15 AM
Here are some really nice modern pens for sale. No box or papers unless otherwise noted. All prices include USPS priority shipping with tracking and insurance to any US address. Overseas shipping at cost, but will probably not be trackable.

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1. Pilot Custom 74 clear demonstrator. Binder stub nib. $105. SOLD

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2. Visconti Divina Springs LE. Medium nib. $400. SOLD

3. Edison Morgan in orange and black ebonite. $125. SOLD

4. Visconti Skeleton in silver. 1.3mm stub nib. $925.
This was an LE done by Chatterley Pens. This is #17/22. The palladium 1.3mm nib was tuned by Michael Masuyama. There's a tiny dot of blue-green ink lingering in the ink window, but otherwise it's in great shape and a great writer. Has the double reservoir power filler.

5. Visconti Skeleton in rose gold. 1.3mm stub nib. $975.
This was another LE done by Chatterley Pens. This is also #17/22. This 1.3mm nib was also tuned by Michael Masuyama. There's a tiny dot of brown ink stuck in the ink window. But it's a beautiful pen.

Buy #4 and #5 as a matching set for $1850.

6. Visconti Arte Mudejar. 0.7mm cursive italic nib. $700.
This is a really pretty scrimshaw pen. #350/600. The palladium nib was ground by Michael Masuyama. It's a wonderful writer. In great condition. Has the double reservoir power filler.

7. Chatterley Chatsworth Pearl White. IB nib. $1200.
This is a Conway Stewart pen with a sterling silver overlay by Henry Simpole commissioned by Chatterley Pens. The pearl white acrylic is gorgeous and shimmery. It's #2/10. The nib was tuned up by Michael Masuyama. There's some tarnish to the overlay but it's in mint condition. I think I inked it once or twice. The tarnish could be polished out with a jewelers cloth, but I'll leave that up to you; personally, I like the patina. These are long sold out and you don't see them come up for sale often.

8. Onoto Heritage. M nib. $500.
This is a modern Onoto plunger filler with a clipless slip cap. The cap has a sterling silver overlay done by Henry Simpole. I inked it once and it's a very, very wet writer. It's a lovely pen but just doesn't make it into my rotation.

9. Stipula Saturno in blue-green ebonite. F nib. $200. SOLD

10. Stipula Model T in ambrosia celluloid. Titanium M nib. $120.
This was an LE done by Fahrney's. It's a really pretty pen especially if you like browns and golds. Great writer. The titanium nib is soft but I wouldn't call it flexible. Eyedropper fill. It can also take a convertor but doesn't come with one.

11. Delta Dolce Vita Over-size demonstrator. Factory stub nib. $795.
This was an LE. I think it's long sold out. This is #24/25. It's a button filler and has a transparent sac so you can see the ink level. Unstained. Great condition. I won't be sad if I end up keeping this one.

12. Edison Pearl bulb-filler in tortoise lucite. 18k B nib. $250. SOLD

13. Pilot Vanishing Point in pink. M nib. $100. SOLD

14. Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. UEF nib. $75. SOLD

15. Danitrio Mae West in raw ebonite. Factory stub nib. $350. TRADED

Feel free to ask questions. (Inquiries do not reserve pens.) I can take better, up-close photos of individual pens if required.

I will consider serious offers and will also consider trades. I want these pens gone!

PennySycamore
June 20th, 2015, 11:00 AM
PM incoming about the Pearl

reprieve
June 20th, 2015, 04:38 PM
A few people have asked me what kinds of trades I'm interested in. Here are a few things I'm looking for:

Montblanc 146 with a B, OB, BB, or OBB nib
Montblanc 146 barleycorn sterling silver
Vintage German piston fillers
Waterman Le Man 100 in sterling silver
Waterman Opera (the black chased version)
Waterman 452 sterling filigree overlay with a flex nib
Parker 75 sterling silver with a F or XF nib
Interesting Sailors
Japanese pens of all stripes
Vintage Aurora 88 with a flexy nib
Etc.

I'm pretty open-minded. Make an offer if you've got something you think I might be interested in. I'd rather have a pen that I'll use regularly rather than one that sits prettily but uninked in my pen chest. :)

KBeezie
June 20th, 2015, 08:47 PM
The Desert Springs LE, 18K or Palladium nib? (the one I have is an 18K, number #872)

Also for note to other people about the filling system. You have to fill it like you would a TWSBI Vac 700. You do the initial fill, point up, slowly push up the rod just before the gasket opens up to the gasket, and put into the ink to fill the rest of the way (may require a third go as you push up the top of the ink to the bottom of the feed), that gives you a pretty good full fill. Cleaning isn't as much a pain in the butt as say a parker 51. You can least friction fit the nib/feed so it's possible to suck in some water, give it a good shake with thumb over the opening, and expel out again.

So not the greatest filler, but could be worse. The Material though is gorgeous (pics of mine : http://pens.kbeezie.com/post/visconti-divina-desert-springs-le/ ) , and the 400 price is cheaper than I got mine for.

reprieve
June 20th, 2015, 08:58 PM
The Desert Springs LE, 18K or Palladium nib? (the one I have is an 18K, number #872)

Also for note to other people about the filling system. You have to fill it like you would a TWSBI Vac 700. You do the initial fill, point up, slowly push up the rod just before the gasket opens up to the gasket, and put into the ink to fill the rest of the way (may require a third go as you push up the top of the ink to the bottom of the feed), that gives you a pretty good full fill. Cleaning isn't as much a pain in the butt as say a parker 51. You can least friction fit the nib/feed so it's possible to suck in some water, give it a good shake with thumb over the opening, and expel out again.

So not the greatest filler, but could be worse. The Material though is gorgeous (pics of mine : http://pens.kbeezie.com/post/visconti-divina-desert-springs-le/ ) , and the 400 price is cheaper than I got mine for.

It's an 18k nib. Thanks, I forgot to mention that.

The filling system works, especially if you fill it as you described. I just find it annoying and the pen ends up sitting uninked. Hopefully someone else can give it a loving home where it will get more use. This medium nib is really lovely. :)

KBeezie
June 20th, 2015, 09:02 PM
It's an 18k nib. Thanks, I forgot to mention that.

The filling system works, especially if you fill it as you described. I just find it annoying and the pen ends up sitting uninked. Hopefully someone else can give it a loving home where it will get more use. This medium nib is really lovely. :)

:P I figured you knew, I mentioned it for someone considering the pen.

Just to re-iterate, very nice body/material/etc for the price and it's good for people who like larger pens ( capped next to a M805, http://i.imgur.com/BdccnFn.jpg and uncapped http://i.imgur.com/GxRIM4L.jpg ), not to mention... limited edition.

tklonowski
June 21st, 2015, 11:46 AM
PM aent on Stipula Saturno and Visconti Divina

earthdawn
June 22nd, 2015, 10:53 PM
Desert Springs LE !!!!!!!

Ugh ....

Work has been brutal this week... and I missed out AGAIN on one of these !

whoever got it a big congrats !

reprieve ~ Curious question. Did yours have the blue feed ?

reprieve
June 23rd, 2015, 07:05 AM
Desert Springs LE !!!!!!!

Ugh ....

Work has been brutal this week... and I missed out AGAIN on one of these !

whoever got it a big congrats !

reprieve ~ Curious question. Did yours have the blue feed ?


It is a beautiful pen. When I was packing it up, I kind of regretted selling it.

Blue feed? Not that I ever noticed. I never looked at the feed much, but I think it was black. Did some of them have blue feeds? I didn't know that! Interesting.

reprieve
June 24th, 2015, 08:14 PM
I reduced the prices on some of the remaining pens.

For the more expensive pieces, I'm also willing to consider working out a payment plan--especially if I know you.

reprieve
June 26th, 2015, 06:38 AM
Someone asked for more photos of the pink VP. Here are some quick and dirty shots.

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reprieve
June 30th, 2015, 05:00 PM
There are still some lovely pens here...

reprieve
August 14th, 2015, 11:12 AM
I still have some of these pens for sale.

reprieve
August 14th, 2015, 11:54 AM
Here are some more photos of the Danitrio Mae West (next to a Pelikan M600 and Lamy 2000 for size comparison):

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