Michael McNeil
November 8th, 2013, 04:50 PM
Hi all,
Here are six vintage pens fresh from my workbench. These pens have all
been restored inside and out, have been ink tested and are ready to
fill and use.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
If you intend to make a purchase, please read "Rules, shipping,
etcetera" at the bottom of this post.
Pen #1. 1950's Parker 51 full size Aerometric in India Black with
Lustraloy cap. The nib is an italic medium that I customize for this
pen. The cap has been refinished and looks very nice. The ink sac has
some light blue ink staining inside, but is still transparent. The nib
is a crisp italic in 14K. I tried it on different grades of paper and
I like the way it writes on smoother papers like Clairfontaine and
Rhodia. It seemed to make a better line variation on the smoother
papers.
Price $165.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51BlkAero_zps75930cb1.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51BlkAeroOpen_zpsfc19aad6.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51BlkAeroWr_zpsaf5f8aeb.jpg
2. c. 1935 Sheaffer's standard size Balance pen in silver pearl with
red veining. This is a non-White Dot version, but someone had put a
Lifetime nib in it. There is no brassing on the trim and the barrel
has a nice deep imprint. There is some light even discoloration in the
barrel. The nib is an Extra Fine and writes a bit dry. I need to
adjust the flow. It is a nice looking pen.
Price 135.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/SheafSilvRedStd_zps63539eb7.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/SheafSilvRedStdOpen_zps3f1191e9.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/SheafSilvRedStdWr_zpsc402b151.jpg
3. c. 1952 Soennecken 105 in black and silver herringbone. The filling
system is a typical German twist piston fill. The pen fills very well.
It has a small bit of brassing on the top edge of the tip of the clip.
The nib is a very smooth soft writing Fine with quite a bit of flex
when moderate pressure is applied. Capped the pen measures 4 5/8
inches or 11.6 cm. This is a very attractive pen and an uncommon
model.
Price $295.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Soennecken105_zps87447e13.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Soennecken105Open_zps47e3706a.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Soennecken105Wr_zps9f2c86d4.jpg
Rules, Shipping, Etc.
The usual rules apply, the person sending the first e-mail on an item
~stating intent to purchase~ gets the item. I will give you 5 days to
decide if you like the pen or not. I prefer payment by PayPal but also
accept checks or money orders in USD. I can only accept payment by
PayPal from countries outside the U.S. I ship worldwide, so
international customers are always welcome.
Prices are post paid in the U.S., and will be shipped with a tracking
number and insurance. I normally ship inside the U.S. by U.S.
Postal Service Priority Mail. I can also ship to other countries by
Priority Mail, but I prefer to ship by Express International Mail. I
have to charge by Express International Mail, depending on which
country the item will be sent to, but it can be insured and can
usually be tracked online.
Return Policy: I will always allow pens, or other items, to be
returned. If there is a problem I would prefer the chance to fix the problem
or replace the item, when and if possible. Otherwise a full refund
will be offered. If you find a problem and choose to send the item
(pen, mechanical pencil, etc.) to someone else to be corrected, I will
not be responsible for any other problems.
Happy penning!
Michael McNeil
E-mail: michael@northwestpenworks.com
Here are six vintage pens fresh from my workbench. These pens have all
been restored inside and out, have been ink tested and are ready to
fill and use.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
If you intend to make a purchase, please read "Rules, shipping,
etcetera" at the bottom of this post.
Pen #1. 1950's Parker 51 full size Aerometric in India Black with
Lustraloy cap. The nib is an italic medium that I customize for this
pen. The cap has been refinished and looks very nice. The ink sac has
some light blue ink staining inside, but is still transparent. The nib
is a crisp italic in 14K. I tried it on different grades of paper and
I like the way it writes on smoother papers like Clairfontaine and
Rhodia. It seemed to make a better line variation on the smoother
papers.
Price $165.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51BlkAero_zps75930cb1.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51BlkAeroOpen_zpsfc19aad6.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51BlkAeroWr_zpsaf5f8aeb.jpg
2. c. 1935 Sheaffer's standard size Balance pen in silver pearl with
red veining. This is a non-White Dot version, but someone had put a
Lifetime nib in it. There is no brassing on the trim and the barrel
has a nice deep imprint. There is some light even discoloration in the
barrel. The nib is an Extra Fine and writes a bit dry. I need to
adjust the flow. It is a nice looking pen.
Price 135.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/SheafSilvRedStd_zps63539eb7.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/SheafSilvRedStdOpen_zps3f1191e9.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/SheafSilvRedStdWr_zpsc402b151.jpg
3. c. 1952 Soennecken 105 in black and silver herringbone. The filling
system is a typical German twist piston fill. The pen fills very well.
It has a small bit of brassing on the top edge of the tip of the clip.
The nib is a very smooth soft writing Fine with quite a bit of flex
when moderate pressure is applied. Capped the pen measures 4 5/8
inches or 11.6 cm. This is a very attractive pen and an uncommon
model.
Price $295.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Soennecken105_zps87447e13.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Soennecken105Open_zps47e3706a.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Soennecken105Wr_zps9f2c86d4.jpg
Rules, Shipping, Etc.
The usual rules apply, the person sending the first e-mail on an item
~stating intent to purchase~ gets the item. I will give you 5 days to
decide if you like the pen or not. I prefer payment by PayPal but also
accept checks or money orders in USD. I can only accept payment by
PayPal from countries outside the U.S. I ship worldwide, so
international customers are always welcome.
Prices are post paid in the U.S., and will be shipped with a tracking
number and insurance. I normally ship inside the U.S. by U.S.
Postal Service Priority Mail. I can also ship to other countries by
Priority Mail, but I prefer to ship by Express International Mail. I
have to charge by Express International Mail, depending on which
country the item will be sent to, but it can be insured and can
usually be tracked online.
Return Policy: I will always allow pens, or other items, to be
returned. If there is a problem I would prefer the chance to fix the problem
or replace the item, when and if possible. Otherwise a full refund
will be offered. If you find a problem and choose to send the item
(pen, mechanical pencil, etc.) to someone else to be corrected, I will
not be responsible for any other problems.
Happy penning!
Michael McNeil
E-mail: michael@northwestpenworks.com