Susan3141
July 14th, 2015, 03:29 PM
This is my Mea Culpa Sale. I have been on a buying binge and I must do penance (ha!) by selling off some pens I don't use as much anymore. I love all of them, but I've got to do something about my credit card bill.
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From left to right:
1. Blue Pelikan 140 with a DF (firm) nib. I bought this pen from Rick Propas several years ago. It’s a sweet little blue piston filler. As you can see, the clip has quite a bit of brassing. I tried polishing it up, but I guess I don’t have the right cloth. Other than that, it’s in great condition with a clear green ink window that has an internal stress mark (according to Rick’s original description; I can’t see it). $200 (shipping included CONUS). (I paid $350 because I am dumb).
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2. Kaweco Student Pen. This was a pen I thought I would like but I don’t. It has an EF steel nib that I couldn’t get to write smoothly. It’s a cartridge pen or you can use it like an eye-dropper. I should still have the box and all the goodies inside. $30 (shipping included CONUS).
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3. TWSBI Mini Classic. Here’s another pen I just don’t like. Poor little thing. I find the EF nib scratchy and unyielding. Maybe you can work the tines to get the thing working better. I prefer Pilot Preras. I have the box it came in, but I stole the silicone gel. Otherwise you get the packaging. $35 (shipping included CONUS).
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4. SOLD Namiki Nippon Art Maki-e Pine Tree Bonsai. Ah. One of the jewels in the bunch. This is a gorgeous pen with a CON-70 button converter. I bought it from Classic Fountain Pens and had them grind the 14K medium nib to a midi (italic/stub). It writes smoothly and beautifully. I just love this pen, but she doesn’t get taken out of the pen case anymore. I’ve got too many Nakayas with similar nib grinds. I paid $505. Asking $380 (shipping included CONUS). (if you want insurance, ask. It’ll be extra).
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5. Pelikan Tortoise 400 (1950s). I also purchased this from Classic Fountain Pens. It’s a beautiful tortoise 400 that just doesn’t get enough use from me. It has a 14K fine, flexible nib. Piston filler. I paid $249. Asking $175 (shipping included CONUS).
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6. Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in CEDAR Blue (1945). 1/10 16K Gold-filled cap in "Fully Pinstriped" pattern. G/F clip. Fine 14K nib; button filler. This is a beautiful Parker. You can’t even see where the blind cap and barrel meet. Once again, it’s just not one I use. Purchased from Gary Lehrer. Paid $200. Asking $130 (shipping included CONUS).
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7. Withdrawn. Sorry. My daughter wants it. Lamy Safari Special Edition Turquoise (2011). Fine steel nib.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/540/19673119846_8a6426527e_z_d.jpg
From left to right:
1. Blue Pelikan 140 with a DF (firm) nib. I bought this pen from Rick Propas several years ago. It’s a sweet little blue piston filler. As you can see, the clip has quite a bit of brassing. I tried polishing it up, but I guess I don’t have the right cloth. Other than that, it’s in great condition with a clear green ink window that has an internal stress mark (according to Rick’s original description; I can’t see it). $200 (shipping included CONUS). (I paid $350 because I am dumb).
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/19511251248_17639cbed4_z_d.jpg
2. Kaweco Student Pen. This was a pen I thought I would like but I don’t. It has an EF steel nib that I couldn’t get to write smoothly. It’s a cartridge pen or you can use it like an eye-dropper. I should still have the box and all the goodies inside. $30 (shipping included CONUS).
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/283/19511272948_1f8395f686_z_d.jpg
3. TWSBI Mini Classic. Here’s another pen I just don’t like. Poor little thing. I find the EF nib scratchy and unyielding. Maybe you can work the tines to get the thing working better. I prefer Pilot Preras. I have the box it came in, but I stole the silicone gel. Otherwise you get the packaging. $35 (shipping included CONUS).
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/491/19699350815_637ecd6a7e_z_d.jpg
4. SOLD Namiki Nippon Art Maki-e Pine Tree Bonsai. Ah. One of the jewels in the bunch. This is a gorgeous pen with a CON-70 button converter. I bought it from Classic Fountain Pens and had them grind the 14K medium nib to a midi (italic/stub). It writes smoothly and beautifully. I just love this pen, but she doesn’t get taken out of the pen case anymore. I’ve got too many Nakayas with similar nib grinds. I paid $505. Asking $380 (shipping included CONUS). (if you want insurance, ask. It’ll be extra).
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3787/19511341630_a9bf08ab5a_z_d.jpg
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/413/19703855041_4084f87120_z_d.jpg
5. Pelikan Tortoise 400 (1950s). I also purchased this from Classic Fountain Pens. It’s a beautiful tortoise 400 that just doesn’t get enough use from me. It has a 14K fine, flexible nib. Piston filler. I paid $249. Asking $175 (shipping included CONUS).
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/346/19703861491_5045ca48e3_z_d.jpg
6. Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in CEDAR Blue (1945). 1/10 16K Gold-filled cap in "Fully Pinstriped" pattern. G/F clip. Fine 14K nib; button filler. This is a beautiful Parker. You can’t even see where the blind cap and barrel meet. Once again, it’s just not one I use. Purchased from Gary Lehrer. Paid $200. Asking $130 (shipping included CONUS).
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/550/19076734564_77863b2bf7_z_d.jpg
7. Withdrawn. Sorry. My daughter wants it. Lamy Safari Special Edition Turquoise (2011). Fine steel nib.