DrChumley
April 19th, 2014, 09:05 PM
Well, after a year of overdoing it a bit with the whole pen hobby, it's time to whittle down my collection a bit and weed out some of the pens that I don't use enough to justify keeping around. Insured Priority Shipping to US destinations included in the price. Shipping outside of the US may require additional fees. (PM me for specifics.) Payment by PayPal or Google Wallet only. Additional photos of any of the pens are available on request. I have also done video reviews of most of these pens, which you can find on YouTube. (They pen you'd be buying is the same one I reviewed.) PM me if you're interested.
SOLD - Conway Stewart Marlborough (Dartmoor Limited Edition) - Fine 18k Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10956&stc=1
This Conway Stewart Marlborough LE Pen is 32/50s made of the very beautiful Dartmoor Resin. Silver accents (including some hallmarks for sterling silver on the center band.) The fine nib is pleasantly springy. Cartridge/converter Filling System, converter included. The pen comes in an original CS Box. The pen works wonderfully, but is so similar to my CS Wellington (also in Dartmoor Acrylic) that it doesn't get much use. Asking $350.
SOLD - Namiki Falcon (Acrylic) - Soft Fine Gold Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10957&stc=1
This is your pretty standard, run of the mill Falcon. When I got it, it had some problems with the nib. I spent quite a bit of time on this nib, and now it writes quite nicely. The pen comes in its original packaging, and I'll include a whole slew of Pilot cartridges as part of the sale. Also comes with a Pilot Con-50 converter. I've used this pen several times in the last several months, but I much prefer a true flex nib to a soft nib, and don't have a lot of need for it anymore. Asking $90.
ca. 1927 Parker Lady Duofold "Lucky Curve" in Mandarin Yellow - Fine 14k Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10958&stc=1
This ring-top, button-filler pen is in a pretty rare color. This vintage pen has had the ink sac replaced, and writes quite nicely. It has a very fine, semi-flex nib. The imprint is still strong. There are a few issues with the pen. There are a couple of minor nicks in the barrel, there is a slight bit of color fading in the barrel, a bit of brassing on the ring, what look like teeth marks on the blind cap, and the ebonite has been chipped underneath the blind cap. These do not impact the functionality of the pen in any way. There is also a crack in the lip of the cap which has not been stabilized. There's still work that can be done on this pen, but it does write pretty well. It is too small in my hands, however, and I can't use it without posting cap. Asking $100.
SOLD - Montegrappa Espressione - "Medium" Steel Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10959&stc=1
This pen is a fairly recent addition to my collection. I think the design of the pen is stunning...especially that radiant blue resin. The steel nib is very smooth with just a hint of pleasant feedback. Despite being a medium, however, the pen really does write like a fine. The pen has only been inked a couple of times. It's a beautiful, beautiful pen, and I like it a lot, but it just isn't a great fit for my hands and the way I hold my pen. Pen comes with original packaging, a couple of cartridges, and the included Montegrappa converter. - Retails new for $295. I'm asking $225.
SOLD - Faber-Castell Ambition in Coconut Wood - Medium Steel Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10960&stc=1
This is a pen that I really like. I love the aesthetics, and the pen writes quite well. Fellow FPGeeks will understand what I mean, however, when I say that the pen has never really spoken to me. I like it, but not enough that it gets included as part of my regular rotation. The nib is moderately wet and smooth, with some pleasant feedback. Comes in the original packaging, and a converter is included. - Asking $120.
As mentioned above, if you have any questions, please feel free to PM me.
SOLD - Conway Stewart Marlborough (Dartmoor Limited Edition) - Fine 18k Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10956&stc=1
This Conway Stewart Marlborough LE Pen is 32/50s made of the very beautiful Dartmoor Resin. Silver accents (including some hallmarks for sterling silver on the center band.) The fine nib is pleasantly springy. Cartridge/converter Filling System, converter included. The pen comes in an original CS Box. The pen works wonderfully, but is so similar to my CS Wellington (also in Dartmoor Acrylic) that it doesn't get much use. Asking $350.
SOLD - Namiki Falcon (Acrylic) - Soft Fine Gold Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10957&stc=1
This is your pretty standard, run of the mill Falcon. When I got it, it had some problems with the nib. I spent quite a bit of time on this nib, and now it writes quite nicely. The pen comes in its original packaging, and I'll include a whole slew of Pilot cartridges as part of the sale. Also comes with a Pilot Con-50 converter. I've used this pen several times in the last several months, but I much prefer a true flex nib to a soft nib, and don't have a lot of need for it anymore. Asking $90.
ca. 1927 Parker Lady Duofold "Lucky Curve" in Mandarin Yellow - Fine 14k Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10958&stc=1
This ring-top, button-filler pen is in a pretty rare color. This vintage pen has had the ink sac replaced, and writes quite nicely. It has a very fine, semi-flex nib. The imprint is still strong. There are a few issues with the pen. There are a couple of minor nicks in the barrel, there is a slight bit of color fading in the barrel, a bit of brassing on the ring, what look like teeth marks on the blind cap, and the ebonite has been chipped underneath the blind cap. These do not impact the functionality of the pen in any way. There is also a crack in the lip of the cap which has not been stabilized. There's still work that can be done on this pen, but it does write pretty well. It is too small in my hands, however, and I can't use it without posting cap. Asking $100.
SOLD - Montegrappa Espressione - "Medium" Steel Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10959&stc=1
This pen is a fairly recent addition to my collection. I think the design of the pen is stunning...especially that radiant blue resin. The steel nib is very smooth with just a hint of pleasant feedback. Despite being a medium, however, the pen really does write like a fine. The pen has only been inked a couple of times. It's a beautiful, beautiful pen, and I like it a lot, but it just isn't a great fit for my hands and the way I hold my pen. Pen comes with original packaging, a couple of cartridges, and the included Montegrappa converter. - Retails new for $295. I'm asking $225.
SOLD - Faber-Castell Ambition in Coconut Wood - Medium Steel Nib
http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10960&stc=1
This is a pen that I really like. I love the aesthetics, and the pen writes quite well. Fellow FPGeeks will understand what I mean, however, when I say that the pen has never really spoken to me. I like it, but not enough that it gets included as part of my regular rotation. The nib is moderately wet and smooth, with some pleasant feedback. Comes in the original packaging, and a converter is included. - Asking $120.
As mentioned above, if you have any questions, please feel free to PM me.