Lest you all think I do nothing but complain, I'd like to extol the virtues of the Writing Equipment Society (WES), which is in the United Kingdom. Earlier this year I got a hold of several back issues of "The Journal of the Writing Equipment Society." The quality of the articles, in my not so...

I watched a PBS show about the Queen and her family- really a rather interesting slice of 20th century British history, BTW- and there was a scene of the Queen reading and signing papers at her desk. This looked pretty recent, I would say, from her appearance. The pen she used was obviously a...

I recently replaced a much-loved Parker 75 that I'd lost many, many years ago. However, the nib that came with it is a 'Broad' (marked 'B' on the feed). I've done a search and can only seem to find replacements that are calligraphic or that are unclear as to the place of manufacture. As a...

I'm a newbie (woe be to the newbie, I know)... and I have a question. I'm sure it's one you've answered a hundred times before, but I really would like to get your opinions. I use a fountain pen (I am, quite honestly, in love with fountain pens) and am looking for some nice paper to write on. I...

This is a nice little pen. This is the little Pilot Birdie fountain pen. The Birdie was ever sold in the US. It's only 4-5/8" long and a thin 9mm in diameter (but not as small as the Pilot Penko). It's all metal brushed stainless steel with polished stainless steel trim and a snap on cap. ...

Closing Sunday eve on eBay, some scarce early Waterman pens Seller : propro http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyeBay&LogUID=propro&CurrentPage=MyeBaySelling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK Waterman Secretary pen – c1898 very scarce early...

1. Vintage standard sized Skyline, Sterling Silver cap, F nib, maroon pen, under strong light and magnification I see a couple of micro dings in the cap, lever has typical brassing, nice rare pen, definitely vintage, not the remake, in box $325......2. Maroon Skyline standard, a couple of tiny...

Hi everybody, I am interesting in buying a few Mont Blanc pens online. I live in the EU and would be interested in buying from online retailers within the EU. Could anybody give me any hints? Thank you pullman

Hi it's me again... I was wondering if I purchased either da book or the Pen Den's DVD on fountain pen repairs if I could possibly adjust the ink flow on my Mont Blanc Meisterstruck fountain pen? I am a do-it-yourself type of person and would like to learn if I can. However I don't want to risk...

Any news of Nathan Tardiff ?? I dont' receive answers from him since the beginning of March.. Alex

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So, I guess I should post something of how pens and me are going these days. :-) Can't let this group seem really that dead. Actually, I had some friends over the other day with rather standard handwriting problems today. They saw my handwriting, commented on it, and then we actually bartered...

Greetings all! I'm hoping for some good news here. It seems my Parker 51 fell into the hands of my wife... twice. The first time she jammed the cap on and, while attempting to remove it, apparently twisted the nib in the shell. The second time, while we were moving, she had actually THROWN IT AWAY...

Hi all! I have some birthday money and I was wondering what you all suggest I should get. Either a Parker 100 or a Parker 51 and Sheaffer Snorkel? I think a fully restored Parker 51 and Sheaffer Snorkel combined will be almost the same as a Parker 100. I am very new to fountain pens. I only own...

I put Orange Crush in my Rotring 1.9 mm artpen. Just 'cause I didn't have anything else to put it in. I might have to find a Core just to have a pen that suits it. And try to track down more of the ink. I was shocked. I *liked* it. -- I am not a Lupus/Fountain Pen Expert. I am not a Medical...

I've seen the advice here to not use old ink cartridges that are partly dried out because the ink may be too thick and may clog the pen. However, what if I open the cartridge and just inject some water? Should that reconstitute the ink to its original consistency and make it okay to use? I've...

This is a nice little pen with a very high Japanese cute-ness factor. This is the little Pilot Birdie fountain pen. This is the old model and the new model, the new one is in stainless steel only. The Birdie was ever sold in the US. It's only 4-5/8" long and a thin 9mm in diameter (but not as...

I am interested in purchasing a Yard-o-led pencil. Unfortunately, I have only seen pictures online. I would like information on weight, length, qualtiy, and all other aspects of the pencil that would help me in making an informed decision. Thanks.

HI! All. I'm selling off some of my pen collection. Feature here is the Pelikan white tiger fountain pen. Only 888 pieces were made. No 708. This beautiful piece is a work of art. I have used it for a week. Medium nib. Beautiful box, all the packaging and papers are included. Asking for US$885...

I am looking for a 1980's or 1990 black MB146 FP for parts Please contact me. Thanks Tony