Some pens that I no longer use

[carlc]

Now pay day has come around I can afford to post these pens and so I am offering the following 6 pens for any member who wishes to have one. These are all pens that don't see any use in my rotation so it would be nice for them to go to someone who would use them. All pens are fully functional and ready to go.

Rules:
1. Post a comment stating which pen you would like.
2. I will then collate the responses into 6 separate number sequences and select a random number from each sequence. That person gets the pen.
3. I will select the numbers at 12MD (BST) on the 6th July and post the 'winners' in this thread. The winners can then send me their names and address by PM.
4. Pens will be posted (without tracking or insurance) with the appropriate customs declaration as soon as I get chance. The customs declaration will be what I would ask for the pen if I sold it and no more or less.
5. I'll post to anywhere.

The pens:
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1. Wearever Pennant (F nib) with 'c flow feed' and overfeed.
2. Wing Sung 590 (F nib)
3. Sheaffer 444 (F nib) with modern Sheaffer converter.
4. Parker 51 aero. Medium nib. I got this pen relatively cheaply on ebay as there is a slight chip to the hood (by the feed) and a split in the cap. To be honest neither affects the performance (in fact I can only find the split by running my thumbnail around the cap).
5. Goldfink piston filler (can't remember the nib size and it's at home - I'll check later).
6. Eberhard Faber Permapoint (F nib). Lovely pen with a green 'snakeskin' pattern and yellow bands. It just isn't for me.

[Dronak]

I only own modern fountain pens right now, but I've heard about how good some of the vintage ones can be. The Parker 51 seems almost legendary, so that was the first thing that caught my attention from your list. (Plus I prefer medium nibs, and the rest listed right now are all fine.) A chance at the Parker 51 would be appreciated. Thanks for the offer!

[Briankp]

I love that green pen in the solo picture (the Wearever, is it?) I'd love a shot at that, please!

[carlc]

I love that green pen in the solo picture (the Wearever, is it?) I'd love a shot at that, please!


Yes that's the Wearever Pennant

[astronaut268]

Hi! That Sheaffer 444 looks pretty sleek. I'd love a chance to write with it! Thanks for the PIF.

[Dreck]

Thanks for doing this, Carl.
I have half a dozen pens (3 Konrads, 1 Esterbrook, and 2 vintage German student pens from Lex); more than I'm likely to ever need or use. Having said that, I'd like to enter this--not for myself, but to snag up one as a reward for one of my "A" students (as yet TBD) this upcoming school year. As such, I don't care which one it would be; I'll leave the final decision-making up to you.

[Sammyo]

I would love the opportunity to bring the Eberhard Faber Permapoint into my home. It looks so interesting and who wouldn't want a
... Lovely pen with a green 'snakeskin' pattern and yellow bands...
Thank you so much for the great PIF.

[RayCornett]

Awesome PIF! I would like to take a stab at getting the Sheaffer 444. I love inlaid nibs! Thank you for the opportunity!

[rdcalhoon]

The Goldfink has roused my curiosity. I'd love to give it a try. Thanks for the chance.

[Lancaster]

Great PIF. I would like a chance at the Parker 51, the Sheaffer is a great penbut I've wanted a Parker 51 since this bug grabbed me.
I hope to get to a point where I can do something like you are doing.
Thanks for the opportunity!

[carlc]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/29/240fbc920decb961e451bea4465e03e5.jpgThanks all so far.

The Goldfink has an OB nib.

[RayCornett]

I meant to say Sheaffer 444 in my post :)

[ac12]

Please put my name down for the Parker 51 and Sheaffer 444.
I've not seen a flighter 444. I am collecting flighters.

thank you

[ejaycock]

Hello, I would like to be considered for the Wearever pen. Thank you for an awesome giveaway.

[folksathome]

I would love a chance at the Goldfink. Thanks for offering.

[jay.is.here]

count me in for beautiful sheaffer 444. :)

[bk123]

Thanks for your generous offer,
please count me in for Wearever Pennant.

[Lady Onogaro]

I would like to enter for the Faber Permapoint. I like the pattern on the pen.

[c_fu]

I would like the parker 51 :)
thanks

[Ripperg9]

I would like to try for the Goldfink, the nib intrigues me.
The Eberhard looks nice too.
Thank you

[pankaj123]

I would love to have a chance at Eberhard Faber Permapoint. It looks beautiful.

[Grafji]

I would love either the shaeffer or the golf ink. They both look great. Thanks for the PIF.

[oldstoat]

Great PIF, Carl- good man!

[southpaw52]

I would be interested in the Eberhard Faber Permapoint. Thanks.

[Bold2013]

I too would be interested in the Faber point. Thanks

[akapulko2020]

I would love to get either the Parker or the Faber Permapoint. Thanks for the awesome PIF

[sarahsyers]

Parker 51. Would love to try that classic out. X

[hbdk]

Thanks for doing this - nice gesture! That Eberhard Faber sure looks nice, please count me in.

[Scrawler]

Too many people have expressed interest in the pen I am interested in, so I will not enter, but instead will wish good luck to those of you who have.

[Hawk]

I would like you to will the Parker 51 to me. I have quite a few 51's to keep it in good company. The pens will tell you that I take care of them, exercise them and have a nice Parker pen case for them to rest while waiting their turn.

[jadehawk]

Love a shot at the Parker 51. thank you for the pif

[carlc]

Okay folks, using Random.org the 'winners' are:

Wearever Pennant: ejaycock
Sheaffer: ac12
P51: jadehawk
Goldfink: rdcalhoon
Eberhard Faber: Lady Onagaro

No one put in for the Wing Sung so I put all the remaining names into a new list and if Bold2013 wants it then it is his.

dreck: I put you in for the c/c fillers but you didn't win. However I applaud your motives and I've found another pen for your student.

If everyone named in this post would now PM me with their address I will post the pens when I get chance (likely to be a few days).

[Briankp]

Congrats to all the winners! Thanks for the opportunity at your generous PIF!

[Hawk]

This post was great fun. I enjoyed reading the threads and the generous gifts of neat pens.

[ejaycock]

Woot! Thank you so much, I sent you a message. Congrats everyone!

[folksathome]

Thanks for the chance. Congrats to the winners.

[Sammyo]

Congrat's to the winners, thank you for the chance, it was greatly appreciated :)

[Lady Onogaro]

Thank you, Carlc! I appreciate your generosity.

[Bold2013]

I'll let anyone else claim it first in the next 24 hrs and if not Ill gladly accept it.

Thanks

[Lancaster]

Hope everyone enjoys their new pens. Thanks for the opportunity, Carlc.

[jadehawk]

Sweet!! Thank you Carlc you made my day!!!.. PM(ing) you my Info.. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

[pankaj123]

can i have wing sung

[carlc]

can i have wing sung

Edited: Bold2013 stated 24 hours and that had passed by the point you posted - sorry but I will respect his statement and not draw him into a public discussion. The pen is now his.

[Bold2013]

Sorry I just saw this as work has been busy. I would love for Panjak123 to have this pen if it's ok with the original owner.

[carlc]

Sorry I just saw this as work has been busy. I would love for Panjak123 to have this pen if it's ok with the original owner.


You're a gentleman - Panjak123 PM me your address.

[carlc]

Quick update: Apologies for the delay. I looked in the cupboard and found I didn't have enough padded envelopes or customs stickers. That's now resolved. Everything is packed and will be posted on Tuesday.

Please excuse the lack of any letter/note with the pens. The last time I posted a pen I was cross examined at the counter and they told me that if there was a letter with the pen they would have to charge me letter rates (rather than parcel rates). How true that is I don't know but I'm not going to risk it (and I'm no good at poker so bluffing isn't an option).

[Dreck]

Quick update: Apologies for the delay. I looked in the cupboard and found I didn't have enough padded envelopes or customs stickers. That's now resolved. Everything is packed and will be posted on Tuesday.

Please excuse the lack of any letter/note with the pens. The last time I posted a pen I was cross examined at the counter and they told me that if there was a letter with the pen they would have to charge me letter rates (rather than parcel rates). How true that is I don't know but I'm not going to risk it (and I'm no good at poker so bluffing isn't an option).

Ah, yes. Bureaucracy is bureaucracy the world over. I went through something similar when trying to ship a large-ish book. The postal drone had considerable difficulty deciding whether I could send it book rate or if it counted as a parcel.
I'll be thrilled with whatever I get for my students whenever it arrives.

[carlc]

All pens are posted as at 09:12 BST.

Enjoy.

[ejaycock]

I got my Wearever yesterday in the mail, it is awesome! Sorry the picture is so large, Thank you so much Carlc

[rdcalhoon]

I received my Goldfink today. I inked it up with Rohrer & Klingner Sepia.
Here I am using it in my distillation logbook, a Black n Red casebound.

Sure makes log records more interesting to view.

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This is a quicky cellphone photo taken and posted from the still house.

[pankaj123]

I got my wing sung 590 today. Its awesome. Its such a big pen. I love it. Thank you Carlc for this wonderful fp, also thankful to Bold2013. Thank you guys. :)

[carlc]

Update: I know that all but two pens have made it to their new owners now.

I do hope customs/postal service issues aren't going to create big delays for the last two.

[jadehawk]

Got mine!! It's perfect.. Thank you carlc!!

[Lady Onogaro]

Waiting on mine. But Louisiana mail is ALWAYS slow.

[Scrawler]

Waiting on mine. But Louisiana mail is ALWAYS slow.

So that is their excuse for my annual cheque being late.

[Lady Onogaro]

Waiting on mine. But Louisiana mail is ALWAYS slow.

So that is their excuse for my annual cheque being late.

Still no show on pen. :-(

When I sent Mike his samples for the PIF, they disappeared completely. And a pair of running shorts I ordered shows that they arrived in Lafayette, but when they were transferred from UPS to the post office for delivery, they disappeared. I am hoping the pen hasn't gone the same way. It's very strange. Maybe it's alligators.

[carlc]

At this rate I'm assuming it will either come back to me or disappear into the the vastness of the USPS system.

[Lady Onogaro]

Hey, Carlc,

Guess what showed up today?


https://goo.gl/photos/9WyNzSeRyof6DixUA


Thank you very much for the PIF. I love the pen's snakeskin pattern. :)

[carlc]

Wow - looks like the alligators didn't like it.

Your local postal service certainly is unusual in its unparalleled speed!

Enjoy the pen.

[Benedict]

It would be the Eberhard Faber Permapoint fountain pen that I would most enjoy. I seem to be into green... again.

Thank you for your kind gifting.

[rubendh]

Wow this is truly amazing!
If you don't mind sending to Belgium:
count me in for the Eberhard Faber Permapoint. I love the green pattern :)

[carlc]

This was last year. All the pens were given away.

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[KKay]

Eberhard Faber Permapoint (F nib)- I love the way it looks. (snakeskin) Thank you for the chance at this great PIF!

[carlc]

I repeat, this was last year.

All pens were given away last year.

There are no pens, they have ceased to be, they are ex-pens.

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[tmenyc]

I would like the Goldfink please, or the Parker 51.
thanks!
Tim

[migo984]

I repeat, this was last year.

All pens were given away last year.

There are no pens, they have ceased to be, they are ex-pens.

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I think your posts must be invisible or something Carl :blink: LOL

[rdcalhoon]

As I type this, the Goldfink is residing in my shirt pocket, inked with Chesterfield Sodalite.


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[Dreck]

Since the Goldfink is taken, can I be considered for one of the others--maybe a nice Waterman in blue herringbone...? :boink:

[ashley]

Please put me in for the Eberhard Faber pen. Thank you for the PIF!

[Terie_Benjamin]

These pens are long gone! This thread is from 2015

[carlos.q]

This thread is getting to be very funny! :crazy_pilot:

[top pen]

If you look under "thread tools" you can mark PIF's as sold locking the thread. Might be worth doing considering the amount of confusion.

[Scrawler]

I am posting this message for giggles.