I was just reading ARIADNE'S CLEW, by J.P. Befumo (an ass-kicking book, btw), and came cross the following excerpt that really made me stop and think. Here it is: Melanie hesitated, then said, "I admit you may have gotten a raw deal, but overall, you have to see how the intent of establishing...

Fellow Collectors, The Sheaffer Legacy Heritage Victorian Series will be released on October 1, 2005. Limited production solid sterling silver machine turned Victorian age pattern in the cap and barrel. Palladium plated trim. Legacy Heritage based cartridge / converter model of at least 400...

I have a late 80's Parker 75 that I have never liked because it is too slim for me to hold comfortably. Is a Sonnet any thicker? TIA Jeff

Hi everyone, We resume after our brief summer hiatus. It's time to round up our pen buddies again for a Long Island pen club meeting. See you at the science building at Hofstra University (across from the Nassau coliseum) on at 8 pm on Thursday, September 15th. Bring your pen finds from the NY...

Am 28.8.2005, Crazykat schrieb: I just discovered that a Schafer Snorkel can use and ink cartridge, any brand. They don't use cartrdges, but they are handy for filling cartridges. I think the nibs are their best -um- point. Please excuse me.

Thank you for so detailed information. It seems that the Ecrino is a pretty small pen, maybe like a Pelikan M200 ? Less smooth thab a Waterman Phileas is strange because my very cheap Pilot Vortex is smoother than my Phileas demonstrator.

Hi, Since no one has written much online about the Rotring Freeway, I thought I'd post a review of this wonderful, inexpensive pen. I purchased a black Freeway for $26 from Joon, but I've seen it sell for even less by various online merchants. Here's a brief review: STYLE / DESIGN: The pen...

I've never heard of this company. Their pens look identical to Koh-I-Noor technical pens. Is anyone familiar with these pens? Are they superior in design to Koh_I-Noor? Or made in China copies? http://www.easelconnection.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page10.html Nic

These pens are all brand NEW and UNUSED, in perfect condition, boxed with all papers! SPECIAL OFFER! ALL PRICES INCLUDE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY! NOTE: these pens are from my personal collection and have NOT been purchased for the purpose of resale. I am cutting down my extensive collection to just a...

Hi, I have found online two great looking pens reasonably priced: the Pilot Ecrino and the Pilot Lucina. How do they write compared for example to a Waterman Phileas or a Namiki VP ? Where can I buy them ? Thx

Do you fp users use blotting paper or simply wait for the ink to dry, maybe waving the piece of paper around, fanning it with your hand, or blowing on it? If you use blotting paper, do you use a blotter? What style, rocker or roller (are there others)? Me: I usually wait or simply set the sheet...

"R. Paul Martin" wrote in message ... Does anyone have a handle on how long a snap-on cap will last? I suspect that the real number will be some number of snaps on or off. I ask because some of my favorite fountain pens have...

Fellow Clairefontaine users... what does this mean? It's on both sizes of Clairefontaine pads that I have. -- --John Registered Linux User #291592

Picked up this really nice and inexpensive L.E. yesterday. While I haven't inked it yet, it has a nice beauty and balance. Anyone out there using one? Regards, Pelikano Paul

I like the Koh-I_Noor pens for technical work, but for writing they are not so good. Does anyone make any stylographic pens these days? I'm surprised that Koh-I-Noor don't offer a stylographic nib. Nic

"A year ago, Summertime Blues hadn't hit the theaters, Brad. It's now $220 m illion dollars later. Not to mention your own Murdered Earth -- $85 million for perhaps the worst film in recent history. And that's before foreign, whe re no one will notice that there's no plot. I'd say you got your one...

If you came across the opportunity to capture the ultimate collector's item, could you acquire it? Many collectors miss the chance to get rare and highly desirable items because they thought they couldn't afford them. One solution is creative financing. With the advent of the internet and...

Who is this poster posing as the late Frank D? I don't know about how others see this but I think it is disrespectful. If anyone wants to check on Frank's postings, one can easily do so by looking up the archives. If there are exceptional postings worth revisiting here then prelude it with a...

I know that collecting pens, pencils, & all the related items can keep a person busy. I guess that's part of the charm. But in the mean time, you may still want a rewarding business of your own -- you know, to pay the bills. (You do have bills to pay, right? If not, please share your secret...

Here is are some pictures, http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/49/49165/uc-0001.jpg http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/49/49165/uc-0001c.jpg An easy solution to storage for all your pens, in these UltraCase's At 8 X 9 inches, these will fit into most drawers, or store on a shelf as you would a book.