I'm looking for Osmiroid specialty nibs, such as the Sketch, Music and Shorthand nibs. Any out there for sale?

My better half was rummaging through the drawers and came up with this Sheaffer which dates back to her school days about 30 years ago. Can you tell me what model it is please? There was also a coupe of Parkers in the same drawer. One looks as though the nib has been used for opening...

Any idea on the production year of this FP http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=25192 thank you Genny

I came across this little review in the "Shelf Life" column of the Jan-Feb /Utne Reader/. Unfortunately, the publisher's website (www.microcosmpublishing.com) doesn't have handwriting samples, although you can see the pen-and-ink cover illustrations. "With issue #14 of *Dream Whip*, Bill Brown...

I was surfing and came across this. A nice read. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1216/is_n5_v183/ai_8065939 This is not as entertaining as the real deal, so i went to the library and actually copied it out of the mag in color. I can email to whoever is interested. Please reply...

Sheaffer's ending stroke The Hawk Eye Fri, 09 Feb 2007 8:55 AM PST FORT MADISON - Mary Martin watched Thursday as, piece by piece, history went to the highest bidder. The Sheaffer Pen factory was on the auction block. http://www.thehawkeye.com/daily/stories/ln13_0209.html History hits the auction...

Some time ago I got my ink from a lady on the internet. I also got gel refills and ballpoint refills from her. I think the Url had the word "Ink" in it. Does anyone know who this was? Thank you kindly.

Look what my partner picked up for me today in the charity shop for £2.50: - http://lerwegian.wordpress.com/2007/02/08/bargain-pens/ I am still smiling!!

I want to replace the broad nib of my Sheaffer Balance II with a fine nib. Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement nib? Thanks.

I'm curious if anyone has seen or has a good method for making a nib tip smaller and the point a bit thinner to reduce the stiffness. tnx -- 73 Hank WD5JFR

Wallmart sells for $2.97 a stamp pad kit with a 2 oz bottle of black ink made by Papermate has anyone tried this ink in a fountain pen? tnx Hank

Earl Shigemoto, fountain-pen authority "Earl Shigemoto, Honolulu fountain pen dealer, collector, repairman and recognized authority on fine writing instruments, died Friday of heart failure. He was...

Your Royal Orangeness: Where ya bean? Where yat? Howsya Momma anem?

Converter is not seating properly. Air is coming through there. Try a different converter if possible.

2/07 Buying: Unwanted Yahoo and Google Groups Groups must have 1,000+ members Prefer collecting groups but will consider most types of groups. Email group name. Link, and asking price.

Hi Guys, I am looking for suggestions for a nice slimmer (smaller, thinner, more delicate) fountain pen - nice but for everyday use. Does anyone have any suggestions? Cheers, Wilf

Whenever I refill my Waterman Hemisphere I end up with small air bubbles in the ink converter. I wash and thoroughly dry the pen between fills so I would expect air to be in the ink chamber. I dunk the nib deep into the ink bottle and draw up the ink slowly by turning the converter knob. I would...

Hello, I'm new to this newsgroup,and as a classic newbie I need an information. I recovered a silver Parker Fountain pen that was given to me as gift some years ago. Making a search on Internet I discovered that it is a Parker 75. Inside the pen there is a tank with a lever that, as I understood...

I've seen the number 585 stamped on at least 3 three nibs from different manufacturers my Mont Blanc and perhaps one of my Sheaffer's and not sure of the third. What does the 585 signify? tnx -- 73 Hank WD5JFR

Draw your own conclussions... you'll surely be right. http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070201/COLUMNIST23/702010332 Juan