Pentrace announces our 2016 Numbered Edition fountain pen.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Pentrace announces our 2016 Numbered Edition fountain pen.

Considering the many requests and detailed specifications from our readers we are pleased to announce that the 2016 Numbered Edition fountain pen will be available shortly.

We have listened to your comments and suggestions as to design and function details.

Here are a few hints as to the final concept.

Well made by notable pen manufacturer in Italy with reputation for high quality production.

Traditional Pentrace green in a shimmering mother of pearl green similar to our 2004 Limited Edition.

Comfortable size for any hand, not too big and not too small. Comfortable unposted and great balance with cap posted. Flat top design inspired by vintage pens of the Golden Age.

No metal trim rings on section, comfortable minimum “step” from barrel to section.

High quality Harmonic steel nib specially shaped for flexible and controlled response from Fine to Medium and even to a Broad line with minimal effort. Unique design nib and feed facilitates for a consistent ink flow with line widths typically from 1.0mm to 1.5mm.

Filling mechanism will be piston filler.
Packaged in modest but attractive gift box with newpentrace.net decoration.

Pricing will be “comfortably” below $200.00

$50.00 deposit required, balance when ready for shipment.

This will be a Numbered Edition by subscription only. We will be taking pre-production orders. Note that production will be strictly limited to the quantity of pre-production orders received. This means…if you like it, place your order as it will not be available again after Numbered Edition production.

Orders may be taken from U.S. and International readers and is not limited to Pentrace readers. This may be ordered by anyone who would appreciate a high quality Italian-made fountain pen that is designed by very picky popular choice from serious fountain pen users.

A final prototype is being produced as we speak and will be posted as soon as available.
You will be able to see high quality images to inspect every detail, a written review of performance and actual writing examples to demonstrate a most unique and remarkably responsive nib.

Stay tuned…..2016 newpentrace.net Numbered Edition will be here soon.

If you have any questions please contact me via email or PM and I will respond.

[fountainpagan]

Thank you. Will be lurking on it.

[Giovanni Abrate]

The pen numbers will be assigned in order, starting from the earliest deposit.

[rafapa]

The delivery will be from USA?

[Giovanni Abrate]

Yes, all pens will be delivered from the US.

[heymatthew]

Will we be able to see the prototype before we put our deposit down?

[Giovanni Abrate]

Yes, of course! We are waiting for the prototype to arrive from Italy.

[heymatthew]

Great!!! I'll stay tuned to this thread. Based on the description above, though, count me in!! Looking forward to more!

[nic_v5]

Sounds fantastic and the color sounds awesome.

[schweitzerp]

This sounds very interesting! Color me intrigued

[heraclitus682]

Will it be a piston or captured converter?

[katherine]

Where can I find a picture of the 2004 pen? I'm newer to the hobby but am curious about previous pens. :D

[Jon Szanto]

Where can I find a picture of the 2004 pen? I'm newer to the hobby but am curious about previous pens. :D

Full article here (http://newpentrace.net/penbase/Data_Returns/full_article91b8.html?id=457), the pen looked like this:

http://newpentrace.net/br_images/03pt3.jpg

[top pen]

Will trim color be an option, some greens do look more attractive with a gold trim?

[penwash]

I'm still a bit bummed that my vote for black cap didn't make it. :cry:
I think it will set this LE apart from the old one and give it a very distinctive look.

[rafapa]

Yes, all pens will be delivered from the US.
It's a pity because it will incur customs charges buying from Europe.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Will trim color be an option, some greens do look more attractive with a gold trim?

Only Rhodium trim will be offered.

[Giovanni Abrate]

I'm still a bit bummed that my vote for black cap didn't make it. :cry:
I think it will set this LE apart from the old one and give it a very distinctive look.

We noted your preference and we had a prototype made with a black cap and it looked great, but the all green won the day.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Yes, all pens will be delivered from the US.
It's a pity because it will incur customs charges buying from Europe.

The pen will be priced very competitively since Pentrace will not expect as large profit margin as retailers usually get.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Will it be a piston or captured converter?

I believe the manufacturer uses a Schmidt piston mechanism.

[writingrav]

Will it be a piston or captured converter?

According to the description in the first post it will be a piston filler.

[Giovanni Abrate]

That is correct.

[jackokun]

Great!!! I'll stay tuned to this thread. Based on the description above, though, count me in!! Looking forward to more!

Same here!

[ian1964]

Great!!! I'll stay tuned to this thread. Based on the description above, though, count me in!! Looking forward to more!

Same here!

Me to!

[penwash]

I'm still a bit bummed that my vote for black cap didn't make it. :cry:
I think it will set this LE apart from the old one and give it a very distinctive look.

We noted your preference and we had a prototype made with a black cap and it looked great, but the all green won the day.

Can I buy the prototype with the black cap? :)
(Just joking!)

I'm looking forward to see the pictures of the all-green version. The nib you guys mentioned is very intriguing.
I've never heard of Harmonics steel before, but keep in mind that I haven't been around that long in this hobby.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Harmonic steel is the steel used to make piano wires

[Poeticnook]

Will it be like the Marlen Aleph nib?

[Giovanni Abrate]

Due to initial enthusiasm for the 2016 Pentrace Numbered Edition we will start taking pre-orders at this time.

The specific time limit to place orders will be announced at the time images and review is placed on the Pentrace Message Board.

$50.00 deposit required.

Payments accepted by personal check, Paypal or any credit cards.

Paypal payment send to: tryphon@comcast.net

Deposits from outside U.S. : Paypal in US funds only, please.
Provide personal check payment with a note for 2016 Pentrace Numbered Edition pen to
attention of Giovanni Abrate at:

Heritage & Style
PO Box 211333
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Be sure to have shipment to an address location where someone will be able to sign for delivery.

You may choose a specific number for the fountain pen otherwise numbers are assigned as orders are received.

Chosen numbers are subject to being available within the total quantity ordered. If total quantity is less than your number chosen the next available number would be assigned to your order.

There is no nib designation for Fine - Medium - Broad.

Due to the unique style of the steel nib this fountain pen will speak in Fine, Medium or Broad or in a controllable flex, thus the most unique character of this pen.

Deposit is refundable up to time of placing order for production.

Thank you for your enthusiasm for this special.
Images and reviews to follow in about 2 weeks.

[penwash]

Giovanni, what is the final price for the pen?

[Giovanni Abrate]

It should be $160 or less.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Will it be like the Marlen Aleph nib?

Yes,very similar

[Silverbreeze]

It should be $160 or less.

Already sent my Deposit in
I really want too play with the nib!!!!!

[Giovanni Abrate]

Numbers already taken: 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,13,14,17,18,21,27,36,40,49,75, 117.

[penwash]

Will it be like the Marlen Aleph nib?

I think this is a very perceptive question.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Numbers taken so far: 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,13,14,17,18,21,27,33,36,40,4 9,75,100,117.

[heymatthew]

I need to try and get my deposit in so I can reserve my number. Nobody take 57 before the end of the week. LOL!!!

[Giovanni Abrate]

Numbers assigned so far: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,15,17,18,20,21,27,33 ,36,40,49,66,75,100,117.

[Giovanni Abrate]

This is a prototype of the new Pentrace Pen. It still lacks the markings at al, but it is fairly representative of the final product:

http://s26.postimg.org/mmrhc1k2h/PTSE11.jpg

[jackokun]

This is a prototype of the new Pentrace Pen. It still lacks the markings at al, but it is fairly representative of the final product:

http://s26.postimg.org/mmrhc1k2h/PTSE11.jpg

Could you re-upload? I can't seem to see it

Thanks!

[Giovanni Abrate]

http://s26.postimg.org/mmrhc1k2h/PTSE11.jpg

[mtnbiker62]

Looks very nice. It will be a good companion to my Atlantica pen!

[Giovanni Abrate]

Numbers already assigned: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21 ,22,23,25,27,28,32,33,36,40,44,47,49,56,62,66,67,6 8,71,75,78,93,100,117.

[nic_v5]

That's a beautiful pen. Just sent deposit via paypal. Requested #23 if available.

[Giovanni Abrate]

You got #23!

[Giovanni Abrate]

Updated list of numbers already taken: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21 ,22,23,25,27,28,32,33,36,40,44,47,49,51,56,57,62,6 5,66,67,68,71,75,78,93,100,110,117.

[nic_v5]

You got #23!

Awesome. Thank you! The prototype pic looks amazing. Love the cap bands, the nib, and the color.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Many thanks!!!

[penwash]

The deposit is in, and I will be the owner of #77 pen.
So excited, this is my first LE production pen ever.

Thank you Giovanni!

[ian1964]

I am waiting for P&P....it can be a killer from the US to Australia sometimes.

[Giovanni Abrate]

I am waiting for P&P....it can be a killer from the US to Australia sometimes.

We'll ship it whichever way you want: cheap and slow or expensive and superfast. You choose.

[ian1964]

I am waiting for P&P....it can be a killer from the US to Australia sometimes.

We'll ship it whichever way you want: cheap and slow or expensive and superfast. You choose.

Thank you Giovanni, Deposit sent. Number 50 if possible :)

[Giovanni Abrate]

You got number 50!
Thanks!

[dandon]

Deposit sent! Number 42, please, if still available.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Deposit sent! Number 42, please, if still available.

Yes, you got number 42. Many thanks!

[stargazy]

Deposit sent 99 please if still available :)

[Giovanni Abrate]

Thanks, Stargazy! UNfortunately 99 is not available. The following list shows all the numbers already taken: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19.20 ,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,32,33,36,40,42,44,46,4 7,49,50,51,55,56,57,58,62,65,66,67,68,71,75,77,78, 93,98,99,100,110
Please choose another number. Thanks!

[KBeezie]

I was wondering when someone was going to take the meaning of life (42)...

[migo984]

Hi Giovanni
Have sent deposit, with request for a specific number. Thanks

[Giovanni Abrate]

Hi Giovanni
Have sent deposit, with request for a specific number. Thanks
Thanks!!

[Giovanni Abrate]

These numbers have already been assigned: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 ,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,32,33,36,39,40,42,4 4,46,47,49,50,51,55,56,57,58,62,65,66,67,68,71,75, 77,78,85,88,93,98,99,100,110,111

[carlos.q]

Hi Giovanni,
Just sent my deposit! Number 45 if still available.

[Giovanni Abrate]

These numbers have already been assigned. If you want to reserve the pen, please choose a number not in this list. Thanks! 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 ,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,32,33,36,39,40,42,4 4,45,46,47,49,50,51,55,56,57,58,59,62,65,66,67,68, 71,75,77,78,84,85,88,91,93,98,99,100,110,111,123

[Giovanni Abrate]

Hi Giovanni,
Just sent my deposit! Number 45 if still available.

Dear Carlos, you got number 45!

[migo984]

These numbers have already been assigned. If you want to reserve the pen, please choose a number not in this list. Thanks! 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 ,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,32,33,36,39,40,42,4 4,45,46,47,49,50,51,55,56,57,58,62,65,66,67,68,71, 75,77,78,84,85,88,91,93,98,99,100,110,111,123

Hi Giovanni. You've not included the number assigned to me (59).
migo

[Giovanni Abrate]

You are right! Thanks! I have now corrected the post.

[Giovanni Abrate]

The manufacturer confirmed that the pen uses a true piston mechanism.

[Giovanni Abrate]

To check numbers assignement with the latest data please go to:
http://members2.boardhost.com/pentrace/msg/1456707906.html

[clear1]

Hi, I just sent the deposit. Please give me #76, if possible.
It's sent from kimwt76@gmail.com

[dms]

Hi, Giovanni.

I read in the article about the 2004 Pentrace LE that multiple nibs were offered, and there was an option for nib customization. Would it be possible to have a similar arrangement for the 2016 LE? i am specifically interested in having an LE with an italic nib.

David

[Giovanni Abrate]

David, one of the characteristics of this new LE is the use of the semi-flex nib used in the Aleph. The nib spans the widths between F and B.

[dms]

Thanks, Giovanni.

After I posted my question, I saw the photo of the prototype you had posted elsewhere. I hadn't realized it came with a "falcon" nib.

[cjs37921]

Hi Giovanni,
Just sent my deposit, please assign me #63.

[Giovanni Abrate]

And this is how it writes (courtesy of the very talented Deborah Basel):

http://s26.postimg.org/9oawbbbh5/calligraphy_Basel.jpg

[Giovanni Abrate]

Some more pictures:

http://s26.postimg.org/una05yyft/PT9.jpg

http://s26.postimg.org/ctei4ofdl/PT5.jpg

http://s26.postimg.org/9b2i8aehl/PT6.jpg

http://s26.postimg.org/su73hnd95/PT7.jpg

This is truly a magnificent pen!!!

[sitsi]

Deposit sent.

[stargazy]

Looking good! Do we know when we'll get to play with our very own yet? :bounce:

[Giovanni Abrate]

http://members2.boardhost.com/pentrace/msg/1458340891.html

[Giovanni Abrate]

And this is the box! Reminder: orders close at midnight tomorrow March 31st.

http://s26.postimg.org/m66eo7xsp/box.jpg

[Giovanni Abrate]

Dear friends, the deadline for payments of the 2016 Pentrace pen was yesterday. Those of you who paid the advance are now kindly asked to remit the balance. We will accept payments through this weekend. We will place the final order with Marlen on Monday April 4th. Thanks!

Giovanni

[sitsi]

Hi. Just to be sure. The balance is...?
(If you paid the $50 deposit)

[Jon Szanto]

Hi. Just to be sure. The balance is...?
(If you paid the $50 deposit)

For those within the US, it is $117.00 ($110.00 balance with $7.00 shipping). You'd have to contact Giovanni for international postage.

[cjs37921]

when will these ship?

[carlos.q]

when will these ship?

According to a post today over at newpentrace, Giovanni wrote the following:

"Yesterday they told me they were waiting for the bands that encircle the box. At the end of next week I should have the pens; I will check them, add a little something and ship them out."

[Giovanni Abrate]

The pens have arrived!! I will be checking them out and packing the shipping boxes over the weekend and the pens will go out next week. They are gorgeous! The picture shows what you'll get in the box!
http://s26.postimg.org/4p65q92hl/Pentrace_pen_and_box.jpg

[dimitris]

Stunning pen. Just wondering, are any more pens available?

[Giovanni Abrate]

Stunning pen. Just wondering, are any more pens available?


Sorry, Dimitris, they were made only for the people who pre-ordered. No extra pens and this resin in this pen will never be used again. We gave two months or so of time for people to place their pre-orders and posted messages in all the major pen forums. I am sorry you missed this opportunity. The last Pentrace LE pen before this one was 14 years ago, so we don't do too many of these!!!!

[dimitris]

Hi Giovanni,
Understood, I just saw this too late. Thanks for taking the time to reply, I appreciate it.

If any other member doesn't want the pen, please keep me in mind.

Many thanks,
Dimitris.

[migo984]

I'm now officially very excited! Thank you for the opportunity to buy one of these beautiful pens, Giovanni.

[mtnbiker62]

My only dilemma now is what to do with the Marlen Aleph that I already have...keep it or rehome it? Hmm...

[penwash]

My only dilemma now is what to do with the Marlen Aleph that I already have...keep it or rehome it? Hmm...

Keep it. The two pens are distinctively different if not in design, in style and branding.
I always like the Aleph symbol on the nib, I doubt the Pentrace LE has that.

[Giovanni Abrate]

The Pentrace pen does not have the Aleph letter on the nib.

[Giovanni Abrate]

All the pens have now been shipped, except for 4 pens for which we have not received the payment balance or, in one case, we were not given the shipping address or email address. If you only paid the $50 pre-payment, please get in touch with me and let me know whather you still want the pen or a refund. Also, please check that your address was included in your emails or in the Paypal page with your payment.
Thanks!
Giovanni

[ian1964]

My pen has arrived and it has exceeded all my expectations. It is truly gorgeous. Thank you Giovanni.