I want a Parker 51. The new ones - blue or black are beautiful. I have just a bit of knowledge regarding pens - know that the early 51's came in various types of filling systems. Ok, to the point. I need help in finding a good to excellent working (perfectly restored) 51 - I don't need rare or...

writes: If I said Namiki Vanishing Point what would your reply be? "One of my favorite pens."

I want to upgrade to a Pelikan 800. The only other Pelikan I have is a 250. Other than materials are the nibs in these two lines of pens similar as far as width? I,ve noticed that the 250 (which has a medium nib) runs a bit on the broad side. Thanks Kurt

I have Noodler's Eternal Brown which I like, but I wonder if it's considered unprofessional in anyway. We all know any shade of blue is considered professional. FYI, I would describe Noodler's External Brown as a standard brown and when it dries looks like it has some red in it.

When I peep to my rucksack that carry my Moleskine notebooks, I can see only their upper edges that look too similar. Then I made this hack: http://people.cc.jyu.fi/~juhtolv/writing/moleskine/edge.png Write some short name of notebook to the upper edge of that notebook. Notebooks in that picture...

HTH: http://people.cc.jyu.fi/~juhtolv/writing/moleskine/ All these files are public domain. They have no warranty. edge.png juhtolv's Moleskine hack number 1: Write some short name of notebook to the upper edge of that notebook. Notebooks from up to down: Pocket Diary 2005, Sketch-book, Ruled...

I want to upgrade to a Pelikan 800. The only other Pelikan I have is a 250. Other than materials are the nibs in these two lines of pens similar as far as width? I,ve noticed that the 250 (which has a medium nib) runs a bit on the broad side. Thanks Kurt

Hi, During the last discussion of 3M Lapping film, some here asked where to buy it on the cheap. One of the guys on rec.metalworking posts this every now and then, and he posted it today. I have no affiliation whatsoever with him, except that I've purchased lapping film from him, and can say...

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"Lurker contribution on the subject of inks" The label has a comic looking character looping through the logo. An eel that wears a hat and smokes a pipe? I suggest ignoring the multiple labels, as this ink is beyond comparison. After my waterman pen required a seventh filling in a single day,...

From the web pages that I have looked at, this pen is a Waterman, Expert. I guess it's an older one. Anyone know if there is a model number, or model name to further identify it? Like Expert, Expert I, Expert II??? This pen is a little different than the Experts that I see advertised. So,...

The cap on my snorkel keeps coming off while the pen is in my pocket. What in the world causes this? It's the only pen I have that does this. This last time it stained my shirt so much that it stained my shirt, my undershirt, and my body. Oh, and what's up with pentrace? Richard

Is there a place to get a nice leather case for my pens (preferably one that holds three pens), at a reasonable price? No fancy name or logo needed. Just some simple and durable protection for my pens. $50.00+ seems like a pretty stiff price for a relatively small and simple leather case. ...

http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov Please note that certain European and Asian inks use cobalt sulfate as an ink additive. Noodler's Ink and all inks made by Noodler's Ink do not use (and have never used) nor will they ever use cobalt sulfate additives! It is now a recently confirmed/officially recognized...

I have recently acquired a Shaffer Imperial that has a small 14kt triumph (conical) 14k nib. It is the slim cartridge model, i think, sometimes refferred to as "Imperial ii" and the nib imprint says "Canada". The tip lays down a line about as thick as "Triumph Imperial" fine, and not much...

hi, here a collection of some excellent fantasy art. http://people.freenet.de/serious109/ enjoy, neil

....including one by Parker Pen in the 1930's, from the San Francisco Chronicle G: Link to article: http://hisnibs.blogspot.com/ -- Regards, Norman Haase

Does anyone happen to know the pH level of Noodler's waterproof fountain pen ink? http://fountainpenhospital.com/accessories/accessories.asp?TYP=ink Thanks! Mike

I am considering purchasing a Parker 100 - I've heard good feedback on this model. Any comments?

It has never been possible to make an ink that won't feather on the majority of recycled papers....and to simultaneously make that same ink dry instantly on paper made for ink jet printers. Ink jet ink has 80 to often well over 100 times as many surficants/detergents/spreaders as fountain pen ink...