Sheldon, my good man, where have you been? We've been concerned about you since some off list rumors hinted that a major STD may have laid you low. Please let us know. My God, how we would miss your ever-so-delicately-phrased postings. William

Hi all, Found a Sheaffer 350 from the bottom of my drawer - haven't touched the pen for 2 years and I picked it up and try lifting the lever to see if the sac is still working - well it wasn't. I remember quite clearly that I replaced the sac a little less than 3 years ago. Now, I have not been...

Hi all...have one brand new, new-old-stock Parker 95 Flighter, stainless steel cap and barrel, goldplated trim, never inked, perfect, flawless, mint, with medium nib. This pen was made over a decade ago, and is no longer available. This is a great item for the flighter collector. $50 plus...

Hello all, Can anyone tell me if a Conklin Crescent has a Pressure bar or if the crescent with its bar sits directly on the ink sac sort of floating freely. Yes I have da book but I don't see it.. I miss you Frank. Please reply to group. R

Thanks to all for direction regarding the purchase of a 51 - it's on it's way. What ink to buy? Where to buy? I had read somewhere that 51's used a special ink - quick drying? Thanks! PK

I have a Parker 95 with an very smooth XF nib, which also writes very well as an XXF with the nib rotated 180 degrees. Rather useful for writing math. Do Parker 88s have the same feature? (Oscar Braun is selling these at a very attractive price right now.) Any other cheap pens that do this...

Hello All, Can anyone tell me where I may find a picture of the inside of a Conklin crescent? Please reply to group. R

Again, thanks for the help regarding my Parker 51. Amazingly, my local Staples had some black Quink. My 51 is coming from England - so I assume it was produced for that market. The only identifier - it has a gold cap and is stamped "Parker" on the fine nib. Can you tell me anything more...

Any advise, direction to a dealer of good quality eyeglasses + pen cases? I'd like to carry my pen and eyeglasses in the same case. Thanks! PS It's a shame how much spam is in usergroups now. PK

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Chris Burton wrote: I've been more or less toying with the idea of getting an Intrigue. What didn't you like about it? a good writer, but the way it fills is complicated for me. Twist the I also got one about a month ago. I find that the yangyang stays in the box and I just use...

I have only about ten FP's, but find myself neglecting one or two occasionally, for a couple of weeks. When I notice them on the shelf, it often takes a bit to get them started. This probably isn't good for the pen. Anyway, how many pens do you keep active (inked and ready to write) at any one...

A nurse walks into a bank and preparing to write a check she pulls a rectal thermometer out of her purse and tries to write with it. She looks at the flabbergasted teller and without missing a beat says: "Well that's great...that's really great...some asshole's got my pen!" -- ~~Bluesea~~ Spam...

I'm thinking of buying one of these pens, probably with a fine nib, for (nearly) everyday use--and to give my Vanishing Point(s) a break once in awhile! Does anyone have any advice on either the Parker Sonnets or the Pelikan 250? Especially, how reliable they are, how comfortable for writing at...

I would like to surgically make a few pens longer. I think Fountain Pen Hospital might be equipped to do such a surgery, but I don't think that kind of elective surgery is covered by insurance.

Dry times and the American Eel series of inks... I have not had problems with dry times at all, but then again - I am not looking for instantaneous dry times in a lubricating ink. It is the only lubricating ink in many decades - and could not have even been possible more than two years ago even...

Here's a question: What is the difference between a Sheaffer snorkel with the white dot vs. without the white dot. Yes, I understand that the dot signified a lifetime warranty, but I'm looking for differences in nibs, build quality, and such. I know that both dot and non dot pens were made in...

I keep being directed a different web site when I try logging into Pentrace message board. http://www.iomartinternet.com/

Strong all metal pens, made in Taiwan, imported only by us. Many already sold, never a return, 5 different models in one purchase. German firm nibs, ..06-.08 (fine-med). These are very nice pens for a great price. Don't worry we have a strong 99.8 % positive feedback rating on a major online...