What Pens(s) Are You Waiting For?

[fountainpagan]

A Ranga Varuna Gajendra, because I cannot afford rpsyed's Danitrio:)

[fountainpagan]

Waiting on a Platinum 3776 #65 Jupiter Marble Ebonite with Ultra Extra Fine nib....!!

The UEF is great. Incredible precision!

[rpsyed]

A Ranga Varuna Gajendra, because I cannot afford rpsyed's Danitrio:)

Congrats! Never used a Varuna Gajendra but the Ranga Zayante I got to use was an awesome pen. Which ebonite did you pick?

[fountainpagan]

Thank you.:)

I have picked #11 (I so wanted 3 or 4 others, too)

[rpsyed]

Thank you.:)

I have picked #11 (I so wanted 3 or 4 others, too)
What ebonite pattern/color is #11?

[Bogon07]

Visconti PearlGreen Rembrandt and PearlOrange Art of Writing Set from Italy and from another part of Italy a Mocha Delta Gallery.
And also a Visconti Rebecca Moss Millennium Burgundy from the US.
Interesting to see which one arrives first.

[Darkbulb]

Waiting for two pens to arrive:

1) A black Parker 51 aerometric w/ Extra Fine nib - from Rick Krantz, and

2) This green Parker 25 Ballpoint in original Parker 25 case:
http://i67.tinypic.com/1zy7qqg.jpg

[fountainpagan]

Thank you.:)

I have picked #11 (I so wanted 3 or 4 others, too)
What ebonite pattern/color is #11?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/TYLqwj.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmTYLqwjj)

[carlos.q]

Waiting for two pens to arrive:

1) A black Parker 51 aerometric w/ Extra Fine nib - from Rick Krantz, and

.....


Wait a minute... Isn't this your second P51? :wink:

[Darkbulb]

Waiting for two pens to arrive:

1) A black Parker 51 aerometric w/ Extra Fine nib - from Rick Krantz, and

.....


Wait a minute... Isn't this your second P51? :wink:

Sssssshhhh.....

[penwash]

Waiting for two birds.
Not Pelikans.

[fountainpagan]

You will have Swans in the pool, soon?:)

[penwash]

You will have Swans in the pool, soon?:)

No, not Swans either :)

[fountainpagan]

Mmm, mistery...:)

[Newjelan]

Lamy Safari Dark Lilac [emoji1319]
It's on it's way from the other side of the world and should be here early next week. Can't wait!


Newjelan
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[fountainpagan]

he he

I was lucky yesterday. But the pen is allready on its way.:)

I got a vintage indian (the ebonite is really vintage), frankenpen. I think it is a pen that has its place in my indian pen's collection

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/921/7gHdRh.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pl7gHdRhj)

[Titivillus]

Waiting on a pair of estie dripless for my 2 well desk set. All black n clear..maybe I will try to find a red taper eventually. And as luck would have it the Delta MOMO 30th anniversary BP that was suppose to arrive on Friday showed up last night, just in time to sign the papers to sell our house!

[RayCornett]

My 3rd Sheaffer PFM in about 2 months, the PFM II in black . Also, a clipless clear demonstator eye dropper from a local pen maker.

[Terie_Benjamin]

A black dollar estie, twsbi 580al diamond in purple med nib, a twsbi 580al in green with a pendleton medium rare nib.

[Darkbulb]

Nothing too extravagant....a Sheaffer No Nonsense pen.
NOS blue demonstrator w/ Fine nib.
Will be fun to check out though :)

http://i63.tinypic.com/vh5gxs.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/2hr2xkw.jpg

[Darkbulb]

Invested $2.91, shipped, into a Jin Hao X450.
I'll enjoy it..sometime this summer :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5e0AAOSwymxVQHXH/s-l1600.jpg
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nPQAAOSwPhdVQHUq/s-l1600.jpg

[jodylud]

I Just ordered a Franklin-Christoph Model 20 'Mareitta' in Vintage Green with HPSteel Fine cursive italic (Masuyama). :D

[Avalona]

A turquoise Pilot Metropolitan (from the Retro Pop line) and the LE Dark Lilac Lamy Safari. Should be here sometime next week. :)

[southpaw52]

Two Esterbrooks, my first pastel, and a copper colored Esterbrook.

[Bogon07]

VISCONTI LIMITED EDITION MILLENNIUM ARC FOUNTAIN PEN MOONLIGHT SKY BLUE

[earthdawn]

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I am patiently awaiting #222 .... and that is all I will say for now as the anticipation is driving my adrenalin level to a new high.

[Darkbulb]

I have mixed feeling about it...but I did end up ordering a Lamy clone...

An orange-and-black metal bodies 599A model from 2014....
This is the model that has the Lamy styled nib as well to really hammer it home and make me feel even worse :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cBAAAOSwEetV83td/s-l1600.jpg

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qKgAAOSwHjNV83ti/s-l1600.jpg

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4GAAAOSwsB9V83t0/s-l1600.jpg

[carlos.q]

I'm waiting for this vintage Pelikan 120 desk set with marble base. Hey... the pen in the back is NOT included!!!

24610

This is a closeup of the nib and section. Now I only have to wait two weeks for its long trip from Turkey...

24611

[Estilografico]

Hello, guys!! I have just ordered my first group of pens. I currently own a Lamy Vista (my first one) and a sheaffer targa first edition (1980). I'm waiting for a TWSBI Eco EF Nib, a Noodler's Ahab Flex pen and a pilot metropolitan. I want to have as much experience I can about nibs, inks, etc. Because I'm really waiting for my trip to Germany to buy a Pelikan M600. I'm addicted God damn it!!!! :crazy_pilot:

[Darkbulb]

Waiting on;

- EF Goulet nib to be placed on my Jinhao X450,
- Orange-and-black metal bodied Jinhao 599

[Darkbulb]

Picked up ten converters for $3.25 w/ free international shipping
My first Jinhao came with one of these and it's actually working really well and I THINK/hope that these converters is international standard size so they will fit some other pens I have. If not, I have a lot of spare converters for Jinhaos :)

The $3.25 w/ free shipping (so 32 cents/per converter) seems to be about the norm.
Here's some options;

Five for $1.85 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-Jinhao-Fountain-Pen-Ink-Converters-Ink/131262329738?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20131230161411%26meid%3D07f26814f96d458ea45 9305b6c2c45ae%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D222110855803)
Ten for $3.32 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-Jinhao-Black-Fountain-Pen-Ink-Converters/191160873003?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3D5ad3338f6d724c9e963 bd8ff4f0eff5d%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D222110855803)

One can also try out once luck at auctions as there are always some sitting below three bucks :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/A0YAAOSwGYVW-YN9/s-l1600.jpg

[Morgaine]

I've just ordered another load of Chinese pens to replace my Parker Reflex pens. Although the Reflex writes reasonably well if the ink isn't too gunky, it does feel a bit on the cheap side (ok, I paid 99p) and plasticky compared with the metal Jinhaos.

[Scooby921]

I ordered a Nakaya Neo Standard. It might arrive sometime in the next 6-8 months.

[Darkbulb]

Went deeper into the Chinese pen wabbit hole and picked up a Jinhao X750 as I don't have that model and it's supposed to be a 'step up' from the 450 (slightly larger, Jinhao engraving, different grip).

Got the 'Chessboard' model which set me back $3 w/ free shipping:
http://i68.tinypic.com/w1wuog.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/iw59ug.jpg
http://i66.tinypic.com/vowuia.jpg

[Lady Onogaro]

Went deeper into the Chinese pen wabbit hole and picked up a Jinhao X750 as I don't have that model and it's supposed to be a 'step up' from the 450 (slightly larger, Jinhao engraving, different grip).

Got the 'Chessboard' model which set me back $3 w/ free shipping:
http://i68.tinypic.com/w1wuog.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/iw59ug.jpg
http://i66.tinypic.com/vowuia.jpg

By the way, there's a purple Jinhao 159. :)

[Darkbulb]

Went deeper into the Chinese pen wabbit hole and picked up a Jinhao X750 as I don't have that model and it's supposed to be a 'step up' from the 450 (slightly larger, Jinhao engraving, different grip).

Got the 'Chessboard' model which set me back $3 w/ free shipping:
http://i68.tinypic.com/w1wuog.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/iw59ug.jpg
http://i66.tinypic.com/vowuia.jpg

By the way, there's a purple Jinhao 159. :)


I was actually contemplating the purple 750 below ;)
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sk4AAOSwQSBXHWP1/s-l500.jpg

[VegHead]

Just ordered a Visconti Homo Sapiens Crystal Swirls LE.

(The pen in the pic is not the actual one I'm getting as I haven't decided which unique swirl pattern yet)

24757

[scrivelry]

I'm waiting for a Wearever combo and three nibs for the Hero 359.

From my reading it seems the Hero has nibs which can exchange with the Lamy, and the Jinhao has a cap which can, but that neither of the two is completely interchangeable. I had a Lamy body and feed, but no cap or nib. A Jinhao to provide the cap came yesterday, and I am waiting on the nibs, which can be purchased on Ebay separately from the Hero pen itself. I don't have a Lamy cart - they are easy enough to get but I am tired of waiting - does anyone know if a Parker can be used in a pinch? Might as well get as many names in on the act as possible.

I do realize this is all an awful lot like sitting in a puddle making mud pies. That's a major reason to do it. You can't make mudpies wrong...

[Blue Note]

Waiting for two Italix Parsons Essentials from Massdrop. One with medium cursive stub, the other with the 18k medium nib. I hope I got it right with the stub. I still have time to change to a broad cursive stub or an italic of some sort. This will be my first non conventional nib.

[scrivelry]

I am still waiting for my Wearever combo and my Hero nibs. I can see from tracking that the Wearever is in town but that they are sending it around to all the wrong post offices. The nibs are sitting the sorting center in town. It took them 7 days to get there from China, and they have been there four days now - wanna bet they spend more time getting to me once they got here than they took to get here to begin with?

I find this hilarious.

I am also waiting for a Romus demonstrator.

[migo984]

A Visconti Opera Summertime, 14k Fine.

[mcorrea]

Delta Federico Stantuffo Media, fusion stub nib.

[Jon Szanto]

A very nice early OS Balance:

http://i.imgur.com/SZKE34I.jpg

[Crazyorange]

A Visconti Opera Summertime, 14k Fine.


No way!!!! An orange pen??? [emoji15] Is that Marie?? What have you done with Marie?

[Jon Szanto]

I forgot to note that this one will be on it's way, as well - something old, something new...

http://s26.postimg.org/4p65q92hl/Pentrace_pen_and_box.jpg

[migo984]

A Visconti Opera Summertime, 14k Fine.


No way!!!! An orange pen??? [emoji15] Is that Marie?? What have you done with Marie?

I've been abducted by aliens!! Send help!!!! :help:

[VegHead]

That's a gorgeous Visconti Migo. May I ask who you have ordered through?

[migo984]

That's a gorgeous Visconti Migo. May I ask who you have ordered through?

I ordered it from Guido (user name Rozmenko, if you buy via eBay). He's based in Hawthorn East. This colour is a little difficult to find these days. I think he has more & can offer different nib gauges.

[VegHead]

Thanks Migo. He's actually who I also use and he is great to deal with. His replacement nibs are a LOT less than anywhere else also.

[Mags]

A Visconti Opera Summertime, 14k Fine.


No way!!!! An orange pen??? [emoji15] Is that Marie?? What have you done with Marie?

I've been abducted by aliens!! Send help!!!! :help:
Can you tell Murfie I will try to write him this week. Many thanks.

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[SIR]

Waiting on delivery of a Namisu Nova - I intend to fit my Franklin Christoph music nib unit into it. But I also intend to take the Bock nib out of the supplied unit and hopefully fit it with a Noodles flex nib... with luck ;).

[penwash]

Waiting for a Vacumatic with broken filler unit... and the all metal replacement.
Hopefully I'll get to restore a supercharged Vacumatic!

[VegHead]

Ordered last night a TWSBI ECO Black – Extra Fine, for my forthcoming adventures in ink sketching .

[SIR]

It arrived and it's good!
The fc music nib fits perfectly with the Bock feed and housing and writes well. 😁

[paigehead1992]

I'm waiting on a Monteverde Intima with a fine nib in volcano grey. It's got a fair way to travel but it will be worth the wait!

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[MrPeeps]

Waiting on a couple of nibs! 2 Lamy broads (steel) and a new Sheaffer prelude nib unit (also in broad)

[scrivelry]

I am waiting for a mystery pen from ebay.

I am fairly certain the other pen being sold by the vendor as a mystery pen was a Pelican, so I have hopes that this one is something decent - it looks like a gold nib.

Oh, and 8 Jinhao 599's in various colors. Because, you know, you just never know when you are going to need a really cheap transparent blue pen, or, like, something...

[Lady Onogaro]

Decided to take a chance on the group buy for the Trans Nauka from ASA Pens. I opted for a clipless version with a JoWo 1.1 stub nib.

[Jeremy]

Waiting on a early 90's MB 149 fine nib... It's been nearly 4 weeks since it was sent, so starting to get edgy that it may not come.... Fingers crossed.

[Waski_the_Squirrel]

I sprang for an East German Markant fountain pen from the 1970s. Hopefully it's not the Trabant of fountain pens.

[-Chris-]

I'm waiting for my first Platinum, a #3776 Chartres with a soft fine nib :)

[bluesea]

Morita Pen Shop Sailor Pro Gear Slim arrived in Honolulu Sunday. Yay. Sent to Customs today. Aww.

[writingrav]

ASA Translucent Nauka. I joined the group buy. It will be awhile.

[Terie_Benjamin]

Asa translucent , pilot VP, 3 jinhao, twsbi mini.

[amk]

Just managed to shoot down a flying Pelikan on ebay - an M101N in brown tortoise. It's the one that I was missing, so now I have all three of the pens - red torty, snakeskin, and this one. (I think I can live without the very expensive limited edition 'jubilee' pen.)

[penwash]

My first Sailor !!
... really, my first Japanese made FP higher than the Prera.

[SIR]

My first Sailor !!

'ello Sailor ;)

[Terie_Benjamin]

I just ordered my first sailor also.

[SIR]

My first Sailor !!
... really, my first Japanese made FP higher than the Prera.


I just ordered my first sailor also.

What did you each order?

I am such a fan of both Sailor pens and inks.

[Terie_Benjamin]

I ordered this beauty

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160609/dccb2791764a164ffa897bfe8e33f407.jpg

[VegHead]

Noice! More info please??

[Empty_of_Clouds]

Waiting on...

Mabie Todd Swan SF2 - probably a crock (it was a random bid)

Pilot Custom 823 in amber with a fine nib - on it's way!

ASA Nauka frosted demonstrator - no idea when this will arrive

Scriptorium Custom pen - arriving sometime later this year, hopefully



Contemplating...

Spending $65 to attempt restoration of two ropy Waterman 52s (a 52 and a 52 1/2v actually) - may not be worth the time or expense

Looking for a fine/extra fine demo for red ink duties

[SIR]

Contemplating...

Contemplating?!

Well in that case...
I'm definitely contemplating both the new capbandless Sailor 1911 and a Pilot 845 w/FA nib, but if I didn't buy both of those I suppose I could just about justify buying a new Wahl-Eversharp oversize Decoband...

[Terie_Benjamin]

Noice! More info please??
SAILOR PROFESSIONAL GEAR FOUR SEASONS EDITION Haruzora - Spring Sky Blue Body Gold Accents

[earthdawn]

Well I got this picture in a text so since it is now 100% secured I will let the cat out of the bag.

I was so nervous the whole time about the reality of it but this is indeed the only triple digit to come into the US

[carlos.q]

I am waiting for this beauty: the 2016 Pentrace Numbered Edition. If you want one you better hurry because the deadline for ordering your pen is March 31.

25063



According to the USPS app this baby is on its way home!!! :fans:

[SIR]

Well I got this picture in a text so since it is now 100% secured I will let the cat out of the bag.

I was so nervous the whole time about the reality of it but this is indeed the only triple digit to come into the US

Wow Earthdawn, that's luck and then some; keep up the good work!

[earthdawn]

I am waiting for this beauty: the 2016 Pentrace Numbered Edition. If you want one you better hurry because the deadline for ordering your pen is March 31.

25063




According to the USPS app this baby is on its way home!!! :fans:

I saw Giovanni at the Triangle show and he had the proto with him. STUNNING and I am kicking myself for not getting in on it. You are going to love it. Looks amazing in person.

[earthdawn]

Well I got this picture in a text so since it is now 100% secured I will let the cat out of the bag.

I was so nervous the whole time about the reality of it but this is indeed the only triple digit to come into the US

Wow Earthdawn, that's luck and then some; keep up the good work!

Luck luck luck ....

and that will be it for me for 2016 ... This was one of those moments you don't pass up and figure out the how's after you say YES.

[Empty_of_Clouds]

Bizarre day. Received two packages from the UK - was expecting a textbook and a workbook for Chinese language class. Actually got CD audios for both... and they are in Chinese! What possible use is a Chinese language teaching aid in Chinese to a beginner who speaks none? Anyway, a quick perusal of the order reveals that in my enthusiasm I hadn't checked the format. So, back they will go for a refund (the Book Depo is good like that) and a second order will be placed for the actual textbooks. Sheesh!


Two hours later and I find an EMS package on my desk.

It's the Custom 823! :dance3: Only arrived 6 days BEFORE the earliest projected delivery day!


Now, do I open it now, or should I do a photographic unboxing when I get home?


Tantalising!

[fountainpenkid]

OH SHIT WHAT HAVE I DONE...my biggest splurge ever, and on, dare I say it, modern pens...blood continues to course through my veins...
Both an OMAS 556f--blue with silver trim (extra fine nib, I hope with some spring)--and an Aurora Monviso with an Italic nib!! I think I am done buying pens in general...says he who has just fallen into tartarus.

https://nibsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/aurora-monviso-fountain-pen-1.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.goldspot.com/store/products/6719/original/omas-milord-556-gold-trim-fountain-pen.jpg?1462393460

[SIR]

should I do a photographic unboxing when I get home?

Yes, please, a photographic unboxing would be mighty fine!

[penwash]

I just ordered my first sailor also.

What did you each order?

I am such a fan of both Sailor pens and inks.

Oh, just a boring Sailor Pro Gear with B nib

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7393/27575007535_d4fee7c60f_c.jpg

I mean, look at DA NIB... !!!
Now I get why so many people love Sailor pens.

[SIR]

I just ordered my first sailor also.

What did you each order?

I am such a fan of both Sailor pens and inks.

Oh, just a boring Sailor Pro Gear with B nib

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7393/27575007535_d4fee7c60f_c.jpg

I mean, look at DA NIB... !!!
Now I get why so many people love Sailor pens.

Looks as though you're getting a reasonable amount of line variation, would you recommend the broad 21k for someone who is looking for something equivalent to a Western medium or medium fine?

Great photo and choice of pen, by the way!

[pengeezer]

OH SHIT WHAT HAVE I DONE...my biggest splurge ever, and on, dare I say it, modern pens...blood continues to course through my veins...
Both an OMAS 556f--blue with silver trim (extra fine nib, I hope with some spring)--and an Aurora Monviso with an Italic nib!! I think I am done buying pens in general...says he who has just fallen into tartarus.

https://nibsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/aurora-monviso-fountain-pen-1.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.goldspot.com/store/products/6719/original/omas-milord-556-gold-trim-fountain-pen.jpg?1462393460



Your Optima/Monviso is SO reminiscent of what a nacre Patrician would look like in the 1930's! Nice!


John

[penwash]

Looks as though you're getting a reasonable amount of line variation, would you recommend the broad 21k for someone who is looking for something equivalent to a Western medium or medium fine?

Great photo and choice of pen, by the way!

Thank you!
I would actually recommend this for those who are looking for a Western Medium. To me it's bordering Western Broad, but as you observed, this nib is capable of quite significant line-variation, which surprised me because it's marked H-B.

NOTE: The line-variation from this nib is what I call the "good" kind. Instead of just dumping more ink on the paper ( the "bad" kind), this nib lays down ink evenly, which with the right ink, will result in beautiful shading.

My thought on this one is to turn it into a Broad Italic, now that would make this amazing nib into Awesomeness...

[SIR]

Thank you!
I would actually recommend this for those who are looking for a Western Medium. To me it's bordering Western Broad, but as you observed, this nib is capable of quite significant line-variation, which surprised me because it's marked H-B.

NOTE: The line-variation from this nib is what I call the "good" kind. Instead of just dumping more ink on the paper ( the "bad" kind), this nib lays down ink evenly, which with the right ink, will result in beautiful shading.

My thought on this one is to turn it into a Broad Italic, now that would make this amazing nib into Awesomeness...

Did you specifically order the H-B?
I'm thinking I'd probably want to try the normal, or perhaps soft even, given the choice - especially seeing how well yours performs.

[scrivelry]

I am awaiting an Indian Ebonite Eyedropper in what I hope will be a sort of brick-red-brown and black swirl.

[earthdawn]

Was waiting till 15 minutes ago

[penwash]

Thank you!
I would actually recommend this for those who are looking for a Western Medium. To me it's bordering Western Broad, but as you observed, this nib is capable of quite significant line-variation, which surprised me because it's marked H-B.

NOTE: The line-variation from this nib is what I call the "good" kind. Instead of just dumping more ink on the paper ( the "bad" kind), this nib lays down ink evenly, which with the right ink, will result in beautiful shading.

My thought on this one is to turn it into a Broad Italic, now that would make this amazing nib into Awesomeness...

Did you specifically order the H-B?
I'm thinking I'd probably want to try the normal, or perhaps soft even, given the choice - especially seeing how well yours performs.

The previous owner did. I bought the pen *because* it has a broad nib.

I was expecting a typical modern pen nib (ultra smooth, but hard as nails). So I was pleasantly surprised to find the springiness.
Mind you this pen will not stand a chance against my Lucky Curve or Ingersoll or Biltwel nibs in a flex contest, but there is enough line-variation to make me happy (without gorilla-pressure needed on some of modern "flex").

I didn't know there is "normal", I thought it's either H- or S- choices.

[SIR]

there is enough line-variation to make me happy
I didn't know there is "normal", I thought it's either H- or S- choices.

What you report regarding line variation and springiness is interesting and good to know.

D'you know, I don't know if there is a 'normal' either.

[Mags]

Waited for a Kaweco Cognac coloured Sport pen. Very stylish.

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[Mags]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160617/9b77af8c6232971e140453bf1418b97d.jpg

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[SIR]

Waiting to receive an Ackerman pump pen...
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0765/8393/products/pp_mangag_1000_1024x1024.png?v=1465690219
US to UK, hopefully soon.

[VegHead]

Waiting for two TWSBI Clear ECOs, a 1.1mm stub and a Medium.

[inklord]

Franklin-Christoph Model 45 (XLV) in cocopearl with their new S.I.G. nib in fine... Excited about the new finish, but even more so about the S(tub) I(talic) G(radient) grind on the No. 5 HPS nib!

[top pen]

Diplomat Traveller in the Matte Black Lapis finish. Can't quite pin down if it will too slim or not so may not necessarily be a keeper.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ezqWR%2BOuL._SL1300_.jpg

[gclyn]

On the way to me are a Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grand Victorian and a Conway Stewart Churchill in Classic Green...I am literally checking the tracking everyday...My anticipation is great.

[SIR]

Since I didn't buy the great MB 149 90th anniversary edition from Chisholm Hunter @ 15% off (http://www.chisholmhunter.co.uk/montblanc-meisterstuck-fountain-pen.html), I have a theoretical £525 to spend on other lettering arts supplies.

I almost bought a Lamy Joy calligraphy set as an upgrade to my Parker Vector set which has served me well for almost ten years, but then realised for less than 50% more I could buy three whole Lamy pens from thewritingdesk.co.uk, one with each of the three different italic nibs, and have three pens inked ready to go rather than just one.

[fountainpenkid]

Lamy 2000 Stainess Steel, to serve as my lab pen!

[inklord]

Lamy 2000 Stainess Steel, to serve as my lab pen!

That's one heck of a pen! I cleaned up mine today after a round of Organics Studio "Oscar's Copper" and filled it with O.S. "Blue Merle" - just plain amazing if you don't mind the weight (I don't). Have fun! Tell us what you think about it when you get it!

[Brisboy]

Excitedly awaiting the arrival of a stealth vanishing point with medium nib unit. Also my first waterman. 😊

[scmense]

Pelikan 400 with OBB nib worked to Cursive Italic
Pelikan 400 with BB nib worked to Cursive Italic
Aurora Ipsilon 14kt Italic

[penwash]

My first Burnham.
Hopefully it is as cool as it looks on the photo.

[migo984]

2 Franklin Christoph 45 XLV pens, in Coco Pearl and Cherry Ice. Both with S.I.G. steel nibs. The brown one, which looks like a swirled caffe latte, is for me :)

[Blue Note]

On the way from Japan. Sailor 1911 Profit Large with 21k Broad nib. The 21k Medium on my Pro Gear is quite stiff. Hoping this one has a bit more spring.

[fountainpenkid]

Pelikan 400 in green, OM nib. I've only had one Pelikan oblique before (on a P1) and it was amazing, so my expectations for this one are high.

[carlos.q]

I'm waiting for this 1950's OMAS 556 to arrive from Italy...

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[migo984]

I'm waiting for this 1950's OMAS 556 to arrive from Italy...

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Ah, I think I see a Letizia pen :-) Looks very nice indeed.

[carlos.q]

Ok... I can now publicly recognize that I have a pen addiction. Just a couple of hours after my last post (#2859) I caved in and bought another OMAS pen. This one comes from a fellow FPGeek:

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I suddenly feel a bit like Dr. Strangelove with my left arm fighting my right arm.. the one that controls the finger that presses the infamous button: "Send Money". :crazy_pilot:

[GageBigs]

Just discovered the world of fountain pens about 2 weeks ago when i got a parker IM as a gift :) just ordered a pilot metropolitan medium nib with a 50 converter and a bottle of the pilot ir.... dont know how to spell it but the japanese pilot ink haha. ;) Going to order a Lamy Safari and also a Pilot vanishing point soon !


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[Saintpaulia]

Waterman's 52 1/2 V Fountain Pen in Red Ripple Rubber 14KT Gold Flex Nib

I decided to splurge and get a pen model I've seen many times but never could justify buying in terms of the cost. Compared with some of the prices I've seen on comparable specimens, this seemed to be a good buy - good that is if the pen turns out to be as advertised by the seller. He seems to be reliable. He goes to the trouble and effort to include in his eBay description a grading system he devised to try and cover all of the pen's aspects. That was impressive.

I wanted a vintage pen because they are small enough for me to write with. (For whatever reason, modern pens have become much larger, especially at the grip).

But there is also that cachet that comes from old things that have been properly cared for, and this pen is certainly OLD! It was made in 1926.

In addition these old nibs have some degree of flex and yet can be written with normally, and often the line width produced is a true fine.

And then of course there is that red ripple design. It was so popular that modern, contemporary pen makers have adopted it, incl. Noodler.

And it is a lever filler which I think of as the most simple, reliable filling type amongst the others utilized by the old pen makers back in the day.

Have a look!

[sgtstretch]

A 1941 Marine Green Striated Sheaffer Balance Vigilant Vac. I "bought" this at the DC show in the evening from a new friend. He just finished restoring it and now its on the way to me. Looking forward to inking it up.

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[bunyip]

@Saintpaulia, when I started collecting pens I spurned the 52 1/2V as absurdly small, until I tried one. Now, I really like it. If I next add a Waterman, it most likely will be another of them. They feel, nifty.

[earthdawn]

Well they are going to arrive back to me on Tuesday and I cannot wait... I thought they would be hear by Saturday but 2 day priority decided to take 4 business days for an east coast to east coast delivery... USPS is just gotten to be so terrible its on the verge of embarrassing.

Any who, It's 2 pens i picked up at the DC show. A beautiful Parker Vac in Azure Blue, needed a new sac, and a Waterman safety filler that needed a new cork.

I sent them to Jeff Powers, https://www.powerspenco.com , to let him do his magic with them.

Ill have a big happy post come Tuesday night :applause:

[Silverbreeze]

I ordered a Conid finally probably October before I get it


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[gwgtaylor]

Waiting for a white tortoise M1000 and a Bordeaux 149. I'll be waiting a long time I'm afraid.


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[Fountain Pen Mike]

Sheaffer Fineline purchased in the BST. My first "vintage", or older fountain pen. Looking forward to cleaning it up.
Won't be my last. I have a habit of purchasing older items and restoring, cleaning up or repairing them and putting them back in use. Going to have loads of fun with fountain pens, I think!

[Dragonmaster Lou]

Pilot Decimo in light blue... Won it on Ebay on Wednesday, but still waiting for it to ship.

[datainadequate]

I'm waiting for a Jinhao X750 that's been upgraded with a JoWo nib.

[penwash]

This guy:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8278/29489177035_26a6b357ac_b.jpg

[Mags]

Waiting for a white tortoise M1000 and a Bordeaux 149. I'll be waiting a long time I'm afraid.


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Those will be both stunning pens no one sees often. Worth the wait totally.


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[Wade]

Currently waiting for only one pen, a Kaweco Brass Sport with 1.1mm stub... back-ordered at WonderPens. Will arrive... eventually. :-)

[fountainpenkid]

Venvstas Allure, a pump filler model (I'm still not exactly sure what that means), with a medium nib. Will definitely review this one.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15bb43_20ddec99873b408ba35bdba8cb3e47b9~mv2_d_1600 _1200_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_420,h_315,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/15bb43_20ddec99873b408ba35bdba8cb3e47b9~mv2_d_1600 _1200_s_2.jpg
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[Kaputnik]

I've decided not to buy any new pens for now, "for now" being, of course a non-specific amount of time. I'm still catching up on some vintage pen repairs which I want to do myself; I've gotten half a dozen of the easier ones out of the way so far this year.

But I'm waiting (and will be for some time) to get my British Mabie Todd Swann 3150 back from John Mottishaw. Shouldn't be long now; I was told February of 2017. :lazy2: The nib has some promising flex, but is also worn or deliberately ground as a right oblique, which is not a good thing for me. As a right-hander, I've occasionally used left obliques comfortably, but prefer symmetrical nibs, and that's what he's doing for me.

If that works out, I may have another job for him, a flex mod on the less favored of my two Pilot Custom Heritage 92s. But I can decide that next year, and then wait another six months, if his turnaround time hasn't gone up by then.;) With luck, maybe I can distract myself from new pens.

[Waski_the_Squirrel]

I started doing a 3 day per week vegetarian menu this summer and generally planning my meals better. When I got to the end of summer with my first paycheck since May coming on September 20, I looked at the money I saved on food. The majority of it will become a Centropen 100820. It's a celluloid pen from Czechoslovakia made in the 1960s, and I'm extremely excited. This isn't my picture. And, this will be the single most expensive pen I've ever purchased. I may cry if it disappoints me.

Okay...there is a ballpoint included. We'll just ignore that, shall we?

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx142/waski_the_squirrel/dsc_0570_1_zpspkk2gqoh.jpg (http://s750.photobucket.com/user/waski_the_squirrel/media/dsc_0570_1_zpspkk2gqoh.jpg.html)

[RayCornett]

Pilot Vanishing Point in Blue Carbonesque with a medium nib.

[penwash]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8130/29521679890_2b1852f03d_c.jpg

This guy. Apparently a special edition of rare color Platinum 3776.
Anyone know the story behind this series?

[datainadequate]

A Sailor Lecoule, which is (rather appropriately) making its way to me on the slow boat from Japan.

[Krogen52]

A Sailor Pro Gear in yellow, and the return of my NOS Bexley Equipoise which is out for some nib adjustment.

[carlc]

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I probably overpaid for this (I'm a sucker for Rose marble). Onoto 5601

[fountainpenkid]

A boring pen: Lamy 2000, F nib. Purpose: to provide a fine nib for my 2000M "lab pen" (OB nibs aren't optimal in a lab notebook!), and to house the wonderful OB nib from its metal cousin.

Oh, and I'm still waiting for that Venvstas Allure!

[jar]

The Danitrio Takumi sized Momotaro pen should arrive today.

[fountainpenkid]

My first vintage OMAS--so excited! The (nearly) wet noodle nib shouldn't hurt.
http://www.zona900.it/images/ab291D.JPG

http://www.zona900.it/images/ab291F.JPG

[penwash]

Vintage OMAS are just so nice!
More info please.

[fountainpenkid]

Vintage OMAS are just so nice!
More info please.
All I know so far is that it's a late 1940s 555 model in tortoiseshell celluloid, and is nearly NOS. It seems like it has vest pocket proportions, but I'm not sure how that was denoted in the nomenclature, nor am I sure exactly during what years it was produced. I'd love to hear from vintage OMAS collectors (AltecGreen etc.)!

Update: After reading some translated postings from Italian fora (including this WONDERFUL posting here: https://forum.fountainpen.it/viewtopic.php?t=10669), it seems OMAS dropped the numerical designations in the 1940s, meaning the proper name for it is just an OMAS Extra, vest pocket size.

[Jacoby190]

I am awaiting the arrival of a TWSBI 700. I wanted an inexpensive demonstrator to view some colored inks in. When I can afford it the Visconti Watermark or the Homo Sapiens London Fog would be the next demonstrators I would like to add to my collection.🤑

[carlos.q]

I eagerly await this MB146 with a medium nib:

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[RocketRyan]

A dollar pen , just because it was cheap and a demonstrator. I've also got an althorp coming, never heard of them before, but I liked the looks and it was also cheap. Worth a punt?

[fountainpenkid]

A Parker "51" flighter, to replace the surprisingly fragile Lamy 2000 SS as my lab/take anywhere pen. To increase durability and chemical resistance, I'm having a stainless hood and connector made by Brad Torelli (who turns out to basically be my neighbor!).

[RocketRyan]

Hero 616, cost 99p including shipping :)

[penwash]

Waiting for some ebonite rods from Vermont :)

[Mags]

Waiting on a Conklin word gauge pen. I am hopeful it will be a fun everyday pen.


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[Mister5]

A Pelikan Twist in bronze (very excited - those pens for kids look fun, and it looks like a good EDC, and the colors aren't as garish as the others)
Vacumatic Silver Pearl

[Monkey]

A Pelikan Twist in bronze (very excited - those pens for kids look fun, and it looks like a good EDC, and the colors aren't as garish as the others)
Vacumatic Silver Pearl

I have the ...I think it's "Splash"? color Twist, I like it, it's a nice little pen. Nothing fancy, obviously, but certainly worth the (very little) money it costs.

[Mister5]

A Pelikan Twist in bronze (very excited - those pens for kids look fun, and it looks like a good EDC, and the colors aren't as garish as the others)
Vacumatic Silver Pearl

I have the ...I think it's "Splash"? color Twist, I like it, it's a nice little pen. Nothing fancy, obviously, but certainly worth the (very little) money it costs.

I have a Kaweco Al Sport for my pocket pen but I hope to see how this does. I can always give it to my kids for one that won't break my heart if it breaks. I kind of like those triangular sections - curious also to see how that compares with the Safari section.

Here's the bronze: https://www.pelikan.com/pulse/Pulsar/de_AT.Store.displayStore.213820./twist-fueller-bronze

[Monkey]

Yeah. Mine's the tealish blue with the dark teal section. Fortunately the single color the grocery store sells happens to be my favorite color. ;)

[EHV]

Black 1949 Sheaffer Valiant -Touchdown, Medium Triumph Nib. :)

[RocketRyan]

A delta Federico :)

[jar]

A Vermilion Pilot 845.

[Jacoby190]

Visconti Wall street Limited Green stub, and a Manhattan in Wall street red celluloid broad nib.
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[penwash]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5586/30622164013_1c1c0a86e7_c.jpg

It is *not* an Eversharp.

[popcod]

It is *not* an Eversharp.

Hoho – Big in Japan though, I hear! That's quite a fine looking pen. But what on earth is it? I've been searching for a Skyline in sterling or stainless steel for ages, but the scarcity/price have always been prohibitive. Something tells me this pen might be easier to come across(?) Do you know what metal the cap is made from?

[carlos.q]

I'm waiting for this "new" production Conway Stewart 58 in green:

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[penwash]

It is *not* an Eversharp.

Hoho – Big in Japan though, I hear! That's quite a fine looking pen. But what on earth is it? I've been searching for a Skyline in sterling or stainless steel for ages, but the scarcity/price have always been prohibitive. Something tells me this pen might be easier to come across(?) Do you know what metal the cap is made from?

It is a Skyline clone made by a pen company in Japan (unless they also hired Mr. Dreyfuss to design their pen and somehow bypass all the copyright issues).

I have no idea what metal the cap is made out of, and I don't know if this pen is easier to obtain than a real Skyline with sterling silver cap.

[KrazyIvan]

Desidrata Deadalus.

[popcod]

It is a Skyline clone made by a pen company in Japan (unless they also hired Mr. Dreyfuss to design their pen and somehow bypass all the copyright issues).

I have no idea what metal the cap is made out of, and I don't know if this pen is easier to obtain than a real Skyline with sterling silver cap.

Well it's a beaut. Any idea as to the maker?

[Sandy Fry]

Shocker of all shockers but I am actually waiting on a ball pen, Parafernalia Kabrio!! Needed a new ball pen for those pesky carbon copy papers.

David

[pajaro]

Sheaffer 1996 Holiday Holly ballpoint.

[lowks]

I am waiting for this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soMb2b7FlPg&t=150s

[frmamede]

Nemosine Singularity! First demonstrator... :bounce:
But post this time of the year is always complicated... :cry:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1147/9208/products/Nemosine-Singularity-Aqua-Demonstrator-Posted.jpg?v=1470256084

[datainadequate]

A Super Rotax and a Senator.

[EHV]

Franklin Christoph Pocket 66 in Antique Glass. I've been longing for a pen made with this material.

Also a restored, Sheaffer Lady Balance for the wife's Christmas present.

Trying desperately NOT to pull the trigger on a near mint Sheaffer PFM IV......!!!

[DavidtheGnome]

Custom Ebonite Fountain Pen in Blue/Black Ripple from the Herbert Pen Company

[akapulko2020]

Back here after quite a while :)

Ordered Parker 45 from Peyton Street Pens & some Pilot 78Gs from Jstationery
http://www.jstationery.com/pilot-78g-f-teal-body?filter_name=Pilot%2078G

[amk]

One of my not-quite-grails, a first generation Bexley Poseidon with gold nib, in blue and yellow 'crumble'. Hope it manages to get here before Christmas as it's my Christmas present to myself.

Really pleased to find a Poseidon this side of the pond, for once!

[top pen]

A bit of impulse purchase. One of the revamped Parker IM's
http://www.penheaven.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1160x840/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/a/parker-im-blue-grey-fountain-pen-lifestyle.jpg

[top pen]

A lamy Cp1

http://www.lamy.com/produktdaten/content/e34/e42/e159/Lamy_056_cp1_black_Fountain_pen_160mm_print_eng.pn g

[Bisquitlips]

A lovely Platinum #3776 in Briar Wood.

I have a Nakaya in Briar with an italic nib and love the look and feel of it. Hopefully this one will be a nice addition.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/501/31423807220_f79e87dc3c_o_d.jpg

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[Mags]

Waiting on a Conklin word gauge pen. I am hopeful it will be a fun everyday pen.


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It was discontinued in black so I settled on a replaced Pilot metropolitan for one I gave away and a TWSBI XF 580


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[Jon Szanto]

Not a big, costly purchase, and pretty much not for me, but to give to others: I happened to log in just as this lot came up - 17 NOS Sheaffer School Pens and 12 carts. Perfect for friends who want to see what fp writing is all about, etc. Less than $2.00 a pen, yay!

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Vo4AAOSwa~BYYYjQ/s-l1600.jpg

[Lady Onogaro]

Those are some beautiful colors, especially the light blue ones.

[Mister5]

Esterbrook J Fern Green (my second Esterbrook - I'm getting it more for the EF nib than anything else, but I'll have a backup Estie now)
Vacumatic Major out for repair (again)
Ranga 3 - Ebonite Black/Blue Teal swirl from the FPN group buy. Goulet seems to have the same color in their current seasonal pen from Edison but I like the flat top on the Ranga 3. I'll pop an extra Franklin Christoph nib on that puppy, or get an Edison nib and hopefully I'll be good to go.

[CeeElle]

A few on the way for me :)

Early Parker Duofold Centennial in marble red
Visconti Van Gogh in blue, one of the originals with 14k nib, thin arch clip and tri cam closure
Parker 51 flighter

Can't wait!

[ms8109]

The pen i am waiting for is;
A Visconti SpeakEasy F. P.


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Best Regards,
Mike

[blopplop]

Conid Bulk Filler streamline with demonstrator barrel/ ebonite cap and 18kt stubbed medium nib. This will be my second Conid pen. Yes I'm hooked! :)

[kaisnowbird]

My first Parker 75.

No idea why I waited so long. Hope it's going to live up to all the expectations.


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[Bisquitlips]

From another post earlier I would like to share here also.

Can't wait to receive it!

Nakaya Heki Tamanuri Cigar Piccolo:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/667/32170099171_600ec5abe2_o_d.jpg

[DavidtheGnome]

In the mail now, from the Herbert Pen Company. Custom Order

A Poe out of Black/blue marbled ebonite. This has a black chrome clip and polished nib.


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[VegHead]

These puppies:

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[Jacoby190]

As I was waiting for my Pelikan M805 Stressman Anthracitehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170119/70e208e1edec28651b491f3d2f4652eb.jpg
Then I went and ordered this guyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170119/8fecf9f356db1ea6eaf546785efcc825.jpg


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[rpsyed]

http://i.imgur.com/y8ierfK.jpg?1

Well two 10 cm long rods of Omas celluloid in Burkina showed up. After this gets sent off, I'll have a 6 or 7 month wait before it comes back as a pen!

The Burkina pattern is a wonderful swirling yellow with black dots and streaks through it. I was worried that it wouldn't be enough for a pen but I've been assured that it'll just barely work for a medium-size pen. The pen on the bottom is a Scriptorium in Tibaldi Impero celluloid =]

It's hard to tell what the machined and polished Burkina looks like just by looking at the rods but Dan Smith has wonderful pictures of it on his blog: https://nibsmith.com/2015/06/09/omas-ogiva-burkina-review/

I know there was some bronze arco celluloid going around and I would have loved to get some but I'm happy I managed to get the Burkina, which is my second favorite of the Omas celluloids. I'm thinking it'll be a clipless flat-top with a button roll-stop and a #8-size nib =]

[Wade]

Kaweco Brass Sport w/1.5mm stub from WonderPens, Noodler's Neponset from Goulet Pens & a Sheaffer TD Admiral from a private seller.

[HoLmeslice]

Edison Nouveau Premiere Arctic Currents (Winter 2017) w/ Med Steel Nib from Goulet Pens.

[amk]

Oooh... where did you get the Burkina? I would love a Burkina binde for a Pelikan....

[RayCornett]

Visconti Full Size Homosepians Dark Ages and Aurora Giuseppe Verdi Opera. No picture of the HS. Everyone has seen those lol

[da vinci]

Very nice rpsyed! What pen are you having made?

[fountainpenkid]

Visconti Full Size Homosepians Dark Ages and Aurora Giuseppe Verdi Opera. No picture of the HS. Everyone has seen those lol

I love that the section is uniquely contoured--how does it compare to the normal Optima/88 section?

[rpsyed]

Oooh... where did you get the Burkina? I would love a Burkina binde for a Pelikan....
Check eBay diligently! There's been a decent amount of Omas material that pops up now and again and that's how I found mine. I'm sure even more has probably sold through private transactions but I don't have the contacts in the pen community to come across that. A Burkina Pelkian binde would be very cool!

Very nice rpsyed! What pen are you having made?
At the moment, I think a Scriptorium Aeterna with a lota roll stop and a #8 Bock nib =] It'll be a while before it turns into anything though.

[fountainpenkid]

Soennecken 111 Superior in grey herringbone--a loooong-time grail pen. Can't believe I'm finally getting one!

[RayCornett]

Visconti Full Size Homosepians Dark Ages and Aurora Giuseppe Verdi Opera. No picture of the HS. Everyone has seen those lol

I love that the section is uniquely contoured--how does it compare to the normal Optima/88 section?

I am not quite sure yet as it has not arrived. I am hoping it will be here soon.

[kevmid]

Very fortunate to happen past the Franklin-Christoph Stockroom when these Model 40 Panthers were offered left over from the Philly Show.
Been after a Panther for many eons, so even happier to get a limited edition model. :crazy_pilot:

http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29669&d=1485554272

[Northern Gentleman]

I'd like to see how the Burkina pen turns out. I drooled when I watched Dan's review when it first came out and never thought of trying to locate some of the material and of having a pen made. I wonder if there's any more of it kicking around? Is it Renee who is working on your pen?

[Northern Gentleman]

I'm dreaming of the day I can get a Conid Regular Bulkfiller. There's something about the Conid Cappuccino Regular Bulkfiller Le that calls my name - now if only I could bring myself to spend the money on it.

[rpsyed]

I'd like to see how the Burkina pen turns out. I drooled when I watched Dan's review when it first came out and never thought of trying to locate some of the material and of having a pen made. I wonder if there's any more of it kicking around? Is it Renee who is working on your pen?

I believe so. There were several rods of Omas celluloid (Arco, Extra Lucens, Burkina, Gray Smoke, Saft Green) on Ebay over the past three months or so -- Ebay is also where I found my rods. I actually didn't think of locating Burkina celluloid until I came across it while browsing Ebay one day. I imagine there is still more out there that will come out onto the market. Though lots of it is probably exchanging hands in privates sales. Keep an eye out and you might find some! =]

Yep, it'll be going to Renee. I'm going to have her make an Aeterna out of it, with a button roll stop, what she calls a 'lota' roll stop.

[rpsyed]

I am waiting on a Hakase in cocobolo wood with a 14kt barrel stopper band. Ordered it 13 months ago and just found out today that it shipped ... I haven't been this excited about a pen in the mail in a while =]

http://fp-hakase.com/products/cw15c_R.JPG

It should look something like that.

[Searcher1970]

I'm waiting on this one.

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[da vinci]

I am waiting on a Hakase in cocobolo wood with a 14kt barrel stopper band. Ordered it 13 months ago and just found out today that it shipped ... I haven't been this excited about a pen in the mail in a while =]

http://fp-hakase.com/products/cw15c_R.JPG

It should look something like that.

Exciting times, looks like a great pen!

I still have another 3 months to wait for mine...:(

[rpsyed]

I am waiting on a Hakase in cocobolo wood with a 14kt barrel stopper band. Ordered it 13 months ago and just found out today that it shipped ... I haven't been this excited about a pen in the mail in a while =]

http://fp-hakase.com/products/cw15c_R.JPG

It should look something like that.

Exciting times, looks like a great pen!

I still have another 3 months to wait for mine...:(
Ooh, sweet! Which material/model did you choose?

Yeah, I know ... the wait is excruciating =/

[Cocobird]

It's not a pen, but I'm waiting for a Rhodia notebook with a dot grid, to use with my pens.

[writingrav]

Just ordered my first Winkpen and I can't wait to try it out.

[fountainpenkid]

A replacement Venvstas Allure is coming to me after I sent back the initial production model due to an issue with its syringe filler. It has taken over two months, but the slow post should take most of the blame. The owner of the company, Lucio Rossi, has been a pleasure to deal with, and has a real interest in making increasingly better pens with an inimitable aesthetic and ethos.

[WmEdwards]

Visconti Wall Street LE (green stacked celluloid).

[da vinci]

A replacement Venvstas Allure is coming to me after I sent back the initial production model due to an issue with its syringe filler. It has taken over two months, but the slow post should take most of the blame. The owner of the company, Lucio Rossi, has been a pleasure to deal with, and has a real interest in making increasingly better pens with an inimitable aesthetic and ethos.

Pens from this company really intrigue me. I've come close to a purchase a couple of times, but not quite been convinced that the innovative designs have been perfected.

If you get a few spare minutes when you receive the pen I would be very interested in a review :)

[Tracy Lee]

I have ordered a Visconti Art of Writing (Arte della Scritturia) set that should be delivered by Monday. Some serious enabling made that happen and you know who you are Migo and Murfie! :-) I also have two returning home from repairs in Italy today and will be pleased to have them back. The HS Crystal, and my Desert Springs. Great Visconti customer service as is always the case.

[Tracy Lee]

Just ordered my first Winkpen and I can't wait to try it out.

It's fun to play with, I hope you enjoy it. I have one, and I may have bought a couple more just in case. :-)

[fountainpenkid]

A replacement Venvstas Allure is coming to me after I sent back the initial production model due to an issue with its syringe filler. It has taken over two months, but the slow post should take most of the blame. The owner of the company, Lucio Rossi, has been a pleasure to deal with, and has a real interest in making increasingly better pens with an inimitable aesthetic and ethos.

Pens from this company really intrigue me. I've come close to a purchase a couple of times, but not quite been convinced that the innovative designs have been perfected.

If you get a few spare minutes when you receive the pen I would be very interested in a review :)

I was planning on reviewing it originally, and I look forward to finally doing so now. At the very least, the sheer distinctiveness of their pens ought to be highlighted.

[RayCornett]

Parker 75 cisele and insignia, both with FI nibs, Sheaffer Imperial Souvereign with BB nib.

[da vinci]

A replacement Venvstas Allure is coming to me after I sent back the initial production model due to an issue with its syringe filler. It has taken over two months, but the slow post should take most of the blame. The owner of the company, Lucio Rossi, has been a pleasure to deal with, and has a real interest in making increasingly better pens with an inimitable aesthetic and ethos.

Pens from this company really intrigue me. I've come close to a purchase a couple of times, but not quite been convinced that the innovative designs have been perfected.

If you get a few spare minutes when you receive the pen I would be very interested in a review :)

I was planning on reviewing it originally, and I look forward to finally doing so now. At the very least, the sheer distinctiveness of their pens ought to be highlighted.

Great, thanks :)

I agree, the design seems innovative and unique in the fountain pen world. That they are pens made by a small company makes them even more if interest.

[Jacoby190]

Visconti Wall Street LE (green stacked celluloid).

I picked up one of those from Chattlery Before The holidays! What nib size did you get?


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[ScottieDarin]

Waiting for a Soennecken 111 Superior Light Turquoise and a Soennecken Prasident with duo-tone nib.
Excited!!!

[fountainpenkid]

Waiting for a Soennecken 111 Superior Light Turquoise and a Soennecken Prasident with duo-tone nib.
Excited!!!

Light turquoise?? Do you mean light tortoise? ;)

[WmEdwards]

Sailor Ebonite KOP.

[amk]

Edison Collier antique marble. My fourth Collier (the others are Persimmon Swirl, Silver marble, and the limited edition black rose acrylic).

[RayCornett]

Waterman 412 1/2v with Barley corn pattern finish. Should be here early in the morning.

[45ist]

My first Parker Vacumatic :)

[Scooby921]

I have a Visconti HS Bronze heading my way. So excited!

[TSherbs]

just a simple Lamy Nexx. I crave the rubber grip. And I got it on the cheap.

[VertOlive]

Pre-ordered the Safari in "Petrol" with some matching ink cartridges and a bottle of Pelikan Edelstein's "Smoky Quartz".

[tiffanyhenschel]

After a self-imposed ban and only buying one pen in nearly two years, I bought three in the last month.
The one I'm most excited about is a vintage Lamy 2000.

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[writingrav]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

[Silverbreeze]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Tell me if it's a good clone or a bad clone when you get it


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[kaisnowbird]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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[writingrav]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Tell me if it's a good clone or a bad clone when you get it


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Will do.

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[writingrav]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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No. I'll see how this one is first and then explore that one if it seems appropriate. Thanks for the info.

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[KrazyIvan]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Tell me if it's a good clone or a bad clone when you get it


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I have it. It's very good for the money.

[KrazyIvan]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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I have one on the way already.

[writingrav]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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I have one on the way already.
Another one.

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[KrazyIvan]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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I have one on the way already.
Another one.

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The brass Kaweco sport looking one.

[hansdown]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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I have one on the way already.
Another one.

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The brass Kaweco sport looking one.

They show the brass Kaweco looking one with a converter. Would be interested to know if yours comes with the converter and how well it works.


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[KrazyIvan]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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I have one on the way already.
Another one.

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The brass Kaweco sport looking one.

They show the brass Kaweco looking one with a converter. Would be interested to know if yours comes with the converter and how well it works.


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I ordered 2 weeks ago and it is supposed to arrive anytime between yesterday and March 16. It is supposed to come with a converter.

[penwash]

I'm waiting for a toothbrush :D

[grainweevil]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

I went for the Lingmo "Lorelei" Procolor-a-like out of similar curiosity, and am thus far favourably impressed. It won't lure poor Sailors to their doom, but it's pretty nicely done.

[writingrav]

OK. Now I'm waiting for two. Ordered the Alpha aka Brass Kaweco Sport

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[jar]

Izumo Togi Yakumonuri

[kaisnowbird]

Waiting for a Lamy Studio. I've wanted one for years, but it's always on the low priority. It's finally on its way, with a whole bunch of Rhodia notepads.

It's by no means a grail or special pen, but I'm quite excited actually. :D


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[oldstoat]

These little beauties from John Twiss, for the London Pen Geeks. Almost complete, just waiting for a few final touches.
https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16864206_1416385215093953_245049398383769705_n.jpg ?oh=956ce3140853f9c8223f293aa47e537e&oe=59389EDE304713047230473

[Scooby921]

I'm waiting on a new Sailor Pro Gear II Realo to arrive. I never should have sold my previous Pro Gear. It is such a great writer. I'm excited for the new one to return the writing experience.

[hansdown]

I'm waiting on a new Sailor Pro Gear II Realo to arrive. I never should have sold my previous Pro Gear. It is such a great writer. I'm excited for the new one to return the writing experience.

I have been debating between a Pro Gear and a Pro Gear Realo. I would be interested in your like and dislikes between the two.


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[Scooby921]

I'm waiting on a new Sailor Pro Gear II Realo to arrive. I never should have sold my previous Pro Gear. It is such a great writer. I'm excited for the new one to return the writing experience.

I have been debating between a Pro Gear and a Pro Gear Realo. I would be interested in your like and dislikes between the two.


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I can answer that right now :).

I chose Realo to get away from the converter. Sailors converters are cheap and generally smaller than others. I remember going through ink often in the Pro Gear. I also had two different Sailor converters leak ink past the piston and get into the barrel of the pen. No thank you! The Realo should hold a little bit more ink with the piston system, and with the ink window I will always know if there is ink in the pen. The fact that it's visible while capped is even better.

I expect the writing experience to be almost the same. The new pen has a medium-fine nib while the last one was a broad. Visually I chose the II over the classic because I liked the look of the new clip. It took me a moment to realize they had incorporated the anchor logo. I thought it was just a unique design at first. I like it.

[hansdown]

Thanks I appreciate the perspective and am leaning hard to the realo, I'll just be patient to find one at a good price.


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[writingrav]

I second that. I recently bought a Pro Gear and love it, but the converter is a joke. It is empty almost before I start writing. Now I'm getting ready to buy a Realo for the same reason.

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[Mags]

A Pelikan M205 highlighter is on its way.


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[Mags]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170306/11ea0d0db68dd1656ae9a4c879b50c35.jpg plus an OMAS added to my collection.


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[Empty_of_Clouds]

Every one seems to be getting super nice pens. I've had to content myself with this (likely my last pen this year):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6xtJFOJF8k

[KrazyIvan]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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I have one on the way already.
Another one.

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The brass Kaweco sport looking one.

They show the brass Kaweco looking one with a converter. Would be interested to know if yours comes with the converter and how well it works.


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It came with a full size converter. The pen is actually a little bit larger than a Kaweco AL Sport.

[hansdown]

That's nice it came with a converter. I carry an Al Sport daily and love the pen, I use cartridges and refill them when I want to use an ink I don't have in cartridges. A little larger wouldn't be a problem but have already spent too much this month on pens so may wait awhile!


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[hansdown]

Waiting on a Sailor 1911 Black Luster, my first Sailor.


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[writingrav]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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I have one on the way already.
Another one.

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The brass Kaweco sport looking one.

They show the brass Kaweco looking one with a converter. Would be interested to know if yours comes with the converter and how well it works.


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It came with a full size converter. The pen is actually a little bit larger than a Kaweco AL Sport.
How's the nib?

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[KrazyIvan]

Ordered a Delike from China. It is a "copy" of the Sailor Pro Gear. Risky, I know, but for $16, curiosity got the best of me.

Have you seen Delike's other model, a brushed brass Kaweco sport clone. Looks pretty nice. I wonder if the Kaweco nib fits -- might make a nice Franken pen. Lol


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I have one on the way already.
Another one.

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The brass Kaweco sport looking one.

They show the brass Kaweco looking one with a converter. Would be interested to know if yours comes with the converter and how well it works.


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It came with a full size converter. The pen is actually a little bit larger than a Kaweco AL Sport.
How's the nib?

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It is an extra fine that was really scratchy even though it was aligned. It took about 15 passes on micro mesh film to get it up to my expectations.