Not exactly a super-steal, but low enough for an Aurora Optima in that pristine condition.
The nib unit screws in and out of the section just fine (and very well made), but yes I had to take the nib and feed out because the tip of the tines were flush with the feed -- what could someone do to cause that -- I have no idea. I'm just glad that I was able to take the nib and feed out of the nib unit after some soaking in the water. Not easily, but thankfully without accidents.
Now the pen writes, and I love these older 14K Aurora nibs. The newer ones feels like real nails.
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penwash: that sounds terrible, glad you could rescue the pen in the end!
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Small green Wahl Eversharp gold seal, Stipula Orient Express, Montblanc (I think) Noblesse Oblige. The last one I inherited from my father.
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My writing sample says that this pen is a Swan SF2. Mistake: it is an earlier 2-SF, with Mabie Todd New York nib.2SF Broad Italic.jpg
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Vive les chevaliers! A bas les tętes rondes!
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I think you would do better if you just asked for help and left that other stuff out. You'll catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
I'm sorry to say I have nothing very flexible in stock at the moment.
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Jinhao 887
Jinhao 149
Kanwrite and FPR Himalaya.
amk (April 4th, 2018)
This Jinhao 8802 is surprisingly enjoyable to write with after thoroughly cleaning and slightly tweaking the nib.
The paper is an Apica CD11 notebook. I don't think I have ever written with brown ink before (Yama Guri sample).
Kind of liking it.
In addition to trying some pen drawing techniques, I took notes for work with the Metro which thankfully ran out of ink... So I am now able to try out my Tsuki-yo sample. Me likey.
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Fred
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Optus 88 Demonstrator
TWSBI Eco
Woodshedco Purple Reign
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Lady Onogaro
"Be yourself--everybody else is already taken." --Oscar Wilde
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A strange mix...
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Fred
enjoyin' a glass of Roth Cabernet Sauvignon.......
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