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March 20th, 2019, 05:38 AM
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Another year...
… and another birthday coming up this weekend.
I've tried very hard to find something pen-related (or even a pen) to gift to myself, but without success.
There was a Kullock 51 for sale with the body made of woodgrain ebonite... and I got up at 4am to catch the end of the auction, but luckily I spotted a flaw and so did not bid. Nobody else bid either, perhaps the flaw was seen by others (though it was hard to see IMO). Then there was a nice 51 vac in navy grey with a gold cap, but it had someone's name on the barrel.
There were a couple of Parker big reds for about $190, just couldn't bring myself to gamble on the nibs. Gary Lehrer's latest catalogue had some very interesting entries... probably not a suitable site for me as most are way outside my budget.
While not spending money can be a good thing, I also believe it should at times be spent. Right now though I am finding it very difficult to pull the trigger on anything, and thought that a birthday (even though mine are rarely if ever celebrated, by family or friends) may have spurred me into a little bit of rashness (because it can be fun once in a while). Alas, no go. It's a level of being uncertain that actually feels a bit uncomfortable.
It's probably early-ish senility setting in.
Last edited by Empty_of_Clouds; March 20th, 2019 at 05:42 AM.
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March 20th, 2019, 08:07 AM
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Re: Another year...
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March 20th, 2019, 06:27 PM
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March 20th, 2019, 09:54 PM
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Re: Another year...
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March 20th, 2019, 11:06 PM
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March 21st, 2019, 12:27 AM
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March 21st, 2019, 05:09 AM
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Re: Another year...
Happy birthday! We are 4 days apart but I suspect that there are a large number of years too.
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March 21st, 2019, 05:23 AM
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Re: Another year...
Well, officially I will be 54. However, I started going backwards at 48, so I'm really 42.
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March 21st, 2019, 09:38 AM
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Re: Another year...
Happy belated birthday, David!
I like your "moving backwards after 48" move
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March 21st, 2019, 07:47 PM
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Re: Another year...
Happy Birthday! How about a nice desk pen? They don't get much love, so they frequently go pretty cheap on ebay... I wish modern makers would tool up and make a long pointy blind cap and a desk holder for some of the better modern pens.
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March 21st, 2019, 08:29 PM
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Re: Another year...
I do like desk pens, but generally prefer something I can carry around with me. Good thought though!
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March 21st, 2019, 09:06 PM
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March 22nd, 2019, 10:04 AM
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Re: Another year...
Suggests:
Vintage: Sheaffer Balance Premier or a nice Parker Vacumatic
Modern: Pilot 743 with a cool nib. (a tiny bit over your budget but a ton of pen for the money)
Leonardo Momento Zero (interesting pens in sexy plastic)
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