Re: Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
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I'll submit 2 ideas, both ebonite pens.
1. A big woodgrain flattop. A Wahl-Eversharp Decoband if you want to be fancy, or something like a Lincoln (National Pen Co.) if you want something that (in my eyes) just as beautiful but less hit on the wallet. If you get a good body, then you can take your time to find a nice and flexible vintage nib that will fit the size.
2. Eboya. They are made by the same company who made the Nikko ebonite. Just a few models to consider, and go for the big model. Beautiful pens that will contrast your current set of curated collection.
This is quite attractive to me...
https://www.peytonstreetpens.com/eve...-restored.html
Any ideas of how hard it'd be to find a correct flexible nib for it?
Wahl made a lot of nice flexible nibs, so you may luck out and get a flexible one on the Decoband already.
The hard part is to find a sample of the pen that is not exorbitantly expensive.
I would consider pen shows or high-end vendors like Pete Kirby (Petespenshop.com) or go-pens.com or ...
Re: Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
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Originally Posted by
penwash
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fountainpenkid
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Originally Posted by
penwash
I'll submit 2 ideas, both ebonite pens.
1. A big woodgrain flattop. A Wahl-Eversharp Decoband if you want to be fancy, or something like a Lincoln (National Pen Co.) if you want something that (in my eyes) just as beautiful but less hit on the wallet. If you get a good body, then you can take your time to find a nice and flexible vintage nib that will fit the size.
2. Eboya. They are made by the same company who made the Nikko ebonite. Just a few models to consider, and go for the big model. Beautiful pens that will contrast your current set of curated collection.
This is quite attractive to me...
https://www.peytonstreetpens.com/eve...-restored.html
Any ideas of how hard it'd be to find a correct flexible nib for it?
Wahl made a lot of nice flexible nibs, so you may luck out and get a flexible one on the Decoband already.
The hard part is to find a sample of the pen that is not exorbitantly expensive.
I would consider pen shows or high-end vendors like Pete Kirby (Petespenshop.com) or go-pens.com or ...
I did find one on Pete's pen shop, with a Canadian flexible nib!
but...
I found what I think is a deal ($375) for a user-grade Pelikan 101N tortoise like Christof's above...all parts are there and in good shape, just needs a cleaning and possibly piston seal replacement. I realized that my gut was telling me a 100 is the pen I dream most about *using* and the long captop will be unique in my lineup, as will the contrasting piston knob. Can’t wait till it arrives!
Re: Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
Congrats! This is a great price for a pen like this.
Looking forward for pictures!
C.
Re: Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
btw: the tortoise family shows some potential for curation as well...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cd2e6474_c.jpg
Re: Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
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Originally Posted by
fountainpenkid
I did find one on Pete's pen shop, with a Canadian flexible nib!
but...
I found what I think is a deal ($375) for a user-grade Pelikan 101N tortoise like Christof's above...all parts are there and in good shape, just needs a cleaning and possibly piston seal replacement. I realized that my gut was telling me a 100 is the pen I dream most about *using* and the long captop will be unique in my lineup, as will the contrasting piston knob. Can’t wait till it arrives!
Pete has almost everything that is desirable (and high-end), the trick is to get it before they are gone :)
Congrats on finding the 101N tortoise. Just be careful when replacing the seal, those 100 series barrels can be quite brittle.
Re: Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
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penwash
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Originally Posted by
fountainpenkid
I did find one on Pete's pen shop, with a Canadian flexible nib!
but...
I found what I think is a deal ($375) for a user-grade Pelikan 101N tortoise like Christof's above...all parts are there and in good shape, just needs a cleaning and possibly piston seal replacement. I realized that my gut was telling me a 100 is the pen I dream most about *using* and the long captop will be unique in my lineup, as will the contrasting piston knob. Can’t wait till it arrives!
Pete has almost everything that is desirable (and high-end), the trick is to get it before they are gone :)
Congrats on finding the 101N tortoise. Just be careful when replacing the seal, those 100 series barrels can be quite brittle.
Thanks! I will have Brad Torelli do it; he has as good a chance as any of keeping the barrel intact.
Re: Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
Quote:
Originally Posted by
fountainpenkid
Quote:
Originally Posted by
penwash
Quote:
Originally Posted by
fountainpenkid
Quote:
Originally Posted by
penwash
I'll submit 2 ideas, both ebonite pens.
1. A big woodgrain flattop. A Wahl-Eversharp Decoband if you want to be fancy, or something like a Lincoln (National Pen Co.) if you want something that (in my eyes) just as beautiful but less hit on the wallet. If you get a good body, then you can take your time to find a nice and flexible vintage nib that will fit the size.
2. Eboya. They are made by the same company who made the Nikko ebonite. Just a few models to consider, and go for the big model. Beautiful pens that will contrast your current set of curated collection.
This is quite attractive to me...
https://www.peytonstreetpens.com/eve...-restored.html
Any ideas of how hard it'd be to find a correct flexible nib for it?
Wahl made a lot of nice flexible nibs, so you may luck out and get a flexible one on the Decoband already.
The hard part is to find a sample of the pen that is not exorbitantly expensive.
I would consider pen shows or high-end vendors like Pete Kirby (Petespenshop.com) or go-pens.com or ...
I did find one on Pete's pen shop, with a Canadian flexible nib!
but...
I found what I think is a deal ($375) for a user-grade Pelikan 101N tortoise like Christof's above...all parts are there and in good shape, just needs a cleaning and possibly piston seal replacement. I realized that my gut was telling me a 100 is the pen I dream most about *using* and the long captop will be unique in my lineup, as will the contrasting piston knob. Can’t wait till it arrives!
Congrats. Great choice. What’s the nib?
Re: Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
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guyy
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fountainpenkid
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penwash
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Originally Posted by
fountainpenkid
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Originally Posted by
penwash
I'll submit 2 ideas, both ebonite pens.
1. A big woodgrain flattop. A Wahl-Eversharp Decoband if you want to be fancy, or something like a Lincoln (National Pen Co.) if you want something that (in my eyes) just as beautiful but less hit on the wallet. If you get a good body, then you can take your time to find a nice and flexible vintage nib that will fit the size.
2. Eboya. They are made by the same company who made the Nikko ebonite. Just a few models to consider, and go for the big model. Beautiful pens that will contrast your current set of curated collection.
This is quite attractive to me...
https://www.peytonstreetpens.com/eve...-restored.html
Any ideas of how hard it'd be to find a correct flexible nib for it?
Wahl made a lot of nice flexible nibs, so you may luck out and get a flexible one on the Decoband already.
The hard part is to find a sample of the pen that is not exorbitantly expensive.
I would consider pen shows or high-end vendors like Pete Kirby (Petespenshop.com) or go-pens.com or ...
I did find one on Pete's pen shop, with a Canadian flexible nib!
but...
I found what I think is a deal ($375) for a user-grade Pelikan 101N tortoise like Christof's above...all parts are there and in good shape, just needs a cleaning and possibly piston seal replacement. I realized that my gut was telling me a 100 is the pen I dream most about *using* and the long captop will be unique in my lineup, as will the contrasting piston knob. Can’t wait till it arrives!
Congrats. Great choice. What’s the nib?
It appears to have a fine or medium nib...not something like an extra fine.
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Re: Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
I was expecting a user grade pen, but never has a pen reminded me so much of a single user. The nib is quite smooth and almost brush-like, but only in one left-rotated spot, the tipping worn at strange angle which seems like it got there from many years of individual use. Almost like a bad architect's grind. I grew chilled as I realized the possibility that this was probably *the* pen someone used on a regular and extensive basis throughout their life. There is no engraving and I don't have any information on provenance (bought from someone in Bulgaria), but in a way that adds to the mystique of a pen like this. I am now torn about the restoration process...as you can see, the binde is chipped away a bit but not split or majorly deformed, and the nib is a bit strange. Do I owe it to the pen's previous life to at least try to enjoy it as it is? (The filler is fine and it takes a full fill; the nib is properly set etc. etc.) I think that's probably crazy, but it still nags me.
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As a writing tool I am even more pleased than I expected: the hard rubber section is really nice--I take it in my hand and feel so relaxed--and the way it contrasts with the celluloid barrel is wonderful. It's a charming pen.
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I think it makes a nice addition, especially on the tactile and ergonomic side of curation.
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^not my handwriting!
Advice on a 6th (final) pen/contrasting pens
Congratulations
For your future quest [emoji56]
Though you mentioned you are inclined towards Italian lineage, there are many vintage German brands which are user friendly / apt for daily use, decent size and provide great comfort with satisfying nibs.
Aristrokrat
Bohler
Osmia
Matador
Luxor
Even tier 2-3 Montblanc too
I can go on...[emoji851]
PS: Having such discipline in limiting pens is called " magical powers"
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