Which colored opera did you get???Originally Posted by chemguyethan
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Which colored opera did you get???
Mr. Reader (April 4th, 2016)
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Managed to get the "Deep Ocean Blue." I guess it was a limited edition released in Australia. It's the same material as the Elements "water" but no white stripe! And the threads are standard instead of the "hook and turn" mechanism on the elements and other pens.
Pictures look gorgeous so I can't wait to see it in person.
Pic from the ebay listing:
P.S. Both pens should be here Thursday! Crazy fast shipping!
Bogon07 (November 10th, 2015), Crazyorange (November 11th, 2015), Mr. Reader (April 4th, 2016), rpsyed (November 14th, 2015)
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I'm waiting for two older Danitrios from before their decision to specialize in urushi and other ultra-expensive finishes. These are far less sophisticated, but they look fine and I can afford them... especially at the Chatterley Luxuries sale price.
Fernando Gouvêa -- fqgouvea@roadrunner.com
rpsyed (November 14th, 2015)
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SweetManaged to get the "Deep Ocean Blue." I guess it was a limited edition released in Australia. It's the same material as the Elements "water" but no white stripe! And the threads are standard instead of the "hook and turn" mechanism on the elements and other pens.
Pictures look gorgeous so I can't wait to see it in person.
Pic from the ebay listing:
P.S. Both pens should be here Thursday! Crazy fast shipping!. Post pics when you get it.
Mr. Reader (April 4th, 2016)
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Sheaffer Triumph in grey pearl striated, a pretty good eBay win at $23, I think!
A photo of one like it from Rick Conner's excellent site:
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rpsyed (November 14th, 2015)
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Got the Visconti Opera "Deep Ocean Blue" in today! Boy, what a gorgeous pen...
Pelikan should be here tomorrow. (Signature confirmation is difficult when I work constantly...)
Bogon07 (November 15th, 2015), Crazyorange (November 13th, 2015), earthdawn (November 13th, 2015), Mr. Reader (April 4th, 2016), rpsyed (November 14th, 2015), VertOlive (November 13th, 2015)
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That's a beauty. Enjoy!Got the Visconti Opera "Deep Ocean Blue" in today! Boy, what a gorgeous pen...
Pelikan should be here tomorrow. (Signature confirmation is difficult when I work constantly...)
Mr. Reader (April 4th, 2016)
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Pelikan M200 Green Marbled with 14k EF nib.....should arrive either today or Monday (11/16)!!
An M800 Burnt Orange EF is on the way from Novelli.it -- no tracking number yet from FedEx International....
M101N Red Tortoise is awaiting an EF nib in the Netherlands; it should ship out soon....
Always try to get the dibs....on fountain pens with EF nibs!!
rpsyed (November 14th, 2015)
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I'm a little worried about my Pelikan pen...
It was supposed to be delivered on Thursday, but I'm never home during the day so a notice was left for redelivery. I signed it and requested a redelivery online. I left the slip in my mailbox yesterday. The slip is gone but no pen.
Check online, says delivery scheduled for today. Well the postman came today, and still no pen.
WHY USPS WHY!?!?!? I just want my pen!
Ytah (November 15th, 2015)
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=/ Wishing you luck that it arrives soon!
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Just heard from drgoretex that he is beginning work on a pen for me. If it shows up before Christmas what am I gonna do ???
"Nolo esse salus sine vobis ...” —St. Augustine
rpsyed (November 17th, 2015)
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You should test it fully before rinsing and wrapping it up for under the tree.
Mags or Rob Maguire MB 149, 147, 146,144, Mozart, Boehme, Sailor Realo, Aurora Optima, Churchmen Prescriptor and Parson's Essential, Parker 51 1.3 mm stub, Parker Vacumatic 1939 OB Can, TWSBI's (540,580, Mini and Vac 700), Pelikan M 1000/800 Demonstrator 600/200 demoM/200 OBB, Visconti Rembrandts (2), Lamy, Cross, Watermans, Pilots, Sheaffer's, Omas 360 LE 84/360, GvFC, Esterbrooks J and SJ, Bexley Jitterbug, Taccia, Eversharp 1952 flex, Edison Herald, Franklin Christoph Piper.
VertOlive (November 15th, 2015)
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And here I am in Australia waiting for my Pilot Prera. What a let down.Got the Visconti Opera "Deep Ocean Blue" in today! Boy, what a gorgeous pen...
Pelikan should be here tomorrow. (Signature confirmation is difficult when I work constantly...)
“When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen.
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Don't be let down... the Prera is a great pen and a work horse to boot.And here I am in Australia waiting for my Pilot Prera. What a let down.Got the Visconti Opera "Deep Ocean Blue" in today! Boy, what a gorgeous pen...
Pelikan should be here tomorrow. (Signature confirmation is difficult when I work constantly...)
What color did you get?
rpsyed (November 17th, 2015)
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I am waiting for the Montblanc Starwalker pen i read it's reviews. I think this will be the best pen ever i use.
rpsyed (November 17th, 2015)
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Hi Earthdawn
I ordered the demonstrator as it my first clear pen. I have some favourite inks like Herbin Bleu Pervenche and Diamine Burnt Sienna that I think would look cool flushing around inside the pen. My needs are very modest. In line with my finances. I would love a sudden infusion of wealth and let me indulge in the high end pens and see what beholds there but it does not worry me too much. My modest herd gives me enough pleasure. And really enjoying good pens is not a decadent pastime really. The beauty of some of these pens and the anticipation of their arrival is worth the cost to those who can afford. In fact i got my biggest thrill in buying a Parker 51 from a seller website for $30 not quite knowing what it was. I took a risk based on some poor photos and thought it was worth the gamble.The thrill of receiving it and finding out it was in fact a Parker 51 and a beautiful writer and in beautiful condition was something I will never forget. I am still looking for another such bargain.
Crazyorange (November 16th, 2015), rpsyed (November 17th, 2015)
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I'm waiting for my first (pair) of pens made in India.
The FPR "Indus"
Crazyorange (November 17th, 2015), rpsyed (November 17th, 2015)
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I ordered the Pilot Retropop pens from Massdrop. Those are on their way.
Lady Onogaro
"Be yourself--everybody else is already taken." --Oscar Wilde
Crazyorange (November 17th, 2015), rpsyed (November 17th, 2015)
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What coloirs did you get?
Mr. Reader (April 4th, 2016)
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Haha, I was shocked how fast the Visconti got here. And the Prera is a nice pen. I've got one that's clear with the green trim. Writes nicely and it's fun to see the ink inside. I actually converted it into an eye-dropper pen without much trouble so there's even more ink! My only qualm is it's a little small for me.
Hope your pen gets to you soon!
rpsyed (November 17th, 2015)
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