Had a pen shooting session this morning.

[KBeezie]

From about 6AM just started shooting a few.

http://i.imgur.com/CjVzvwh.jpg

1930 Eversharp Pencil in "Rosewood" (that color/pattern of hard rubber), uses 1.1~ lead (currently filled with Worther 1.15).

http://i.imgur.com/edXO8qi.jpg

Mabie Todd & Co, N.Y. (American, ~1910-1921) Swan Self-Filling Pen Mabie Todd '2' 14K Flex Fine

http://i.imgur.com/tLV7oxq.jpg

Wahl #2 Gold-Filled Pen (~1925) 14K Wahl Semi-flex Needlepoint.

http://i.imgur.com/aeyCBm8.jpg

Eversharp Doric (1st generation), in Kashmir, 1931-1935 14K Eversharp #3 Adjustable, EF point, firm to full flex.

http://i.imgur.com/GZ8sY6l.jpg

Eversharp Skyline, Standard Size 14K Eversharp Semi-flex EF Mid to Late 1940s

http://i.imgur.com/jtz6T6K.jpg

Parker 45 GT (Made in USA Body/Cap) 14K French-Made (and hallmarked) "R" Relief nib Mid-to-Late 1960s (Though Nib itself could be later)

http://i.imgur.com/YocRdsl.jpg

Platinum Pocket Pen (Pre-1968) 14K Firm Fine (this one is currently listed for sale in the sales section)

http://i.imgur.com/c5bQarY.jpg

Pilot Long Murex (MR-500SS) October 1978, Hiratsuka Plant Integrated Steel <F> Nib (in between a modern Pilot EF and Fine)

http://i.imgur.com/PXl0L2y.jpg

Pelikan M640 Special Edition, Mount Everest 18K Medium, 2008

http://i.imgur.com/KV0vb2Z.jpg

Aurora Afrika Limited Edition (#1,765, 2002) Celluloid body, Piston filler, 18K "M" Nib (though writes more like a western EF) Bout the same size as an Optima but with a thicker/fancier body, not as large as the modern Aurora 88 but uses the same size nib.

[bluesea]

An enviable collection, not to mention your photographic skills.

[fountainpenkid]

Beautiful shots!

Did you manage to get that pencil working again?

[jar]

Really nice

[top pen]

Stunning pictures. Curious why does the Murex say MR above pilot?

[mtnbiker62]

Karl, your work is amazing. I am envious beyond my capacity to express. And that Aurora pen is a stunner...WOW!

[Bri]

Love that pilot

[Hawk]

Very nice. The backgrounds are pleasing to the eye and complement the writing instruments. Oh, very nice pens and pencil too.

[KBeezie]

Beautiful shots!

Did you manage to get that pencil working again?

Well the pencil seems like it was working fine to begin with. It was just out of lead, but had bout 2 refills still in the storage compartment in op since you have to pull the rod out to refill (as opposed to thru the front). Also it has a latch down near the bottom that when pulled up just a little it causes the shuttle to become loose allowing the rod to be removed/installed quickly rather than having to screw it all the way down or up, which is by design because nonce it's pushed in all the way the little latch locks the shuttle to the threads inside so that it can advance the lead smoothly.

I currently have it filled with some Worther 1.15 lead (which was before I noticed two original lead pieces hiding in the storage compartment.

Some camera phone shots when I was inspecting it.

http://i.imgur.com/qkkmWIx.jpg

Also due to the style of advance/storage but with the bell top, someone I know on facebook thinks it's sort of a transitional model putting it right at 1930.

PS: The List of Pens was added to the original description.

[katherine]

Awesome photos!