I have an "old style" Namiki Vanishing Point fine nib pen. I haven't used the pen for a couple of years. Today I washed it out and put in a new cartridge. It leaks! When in use it leaks at the joint between the blue barrel and the steel tip/pocket clip. Taking it apart, the nib unit is covered...

FYI auction on Ebay Ends on Saturday Dec-20-03 07:28:15 PST This is an original Disneyland floaty pen featuring Mickey Mouse on a rocketship in tomorrowland. The rocket works perfect, sending mickey from left to right and back again! The pen itself needs ink. In great condition, a must for float...

Hi, this message to inform I will send ads at Ebay France about several fountain pens I wish to sell. 1) Centennial 1989/90 black duofold senior ; 2) green marbred Duofold jr, Lucky Curve Toronto Canada ; 3) lapis blue lady Duofold, "fabriqué aux Etats Unis" ; 4) vacumatic Canada, Parker's arrow...

Hi all...the following items are for sale, all are mint, all are boxed w/papers, some have been filled once for testing, all are flawless, perfect, no engravings or other markings. Immediate PayPal payments will be delivered in time for Christmas. Great for stocking stuffers, the collector, or...

I have up on E-bay my last pen deals before Christmas. Some super good deals: Waterman Laureates in choice of three colors, only $34 Waterman L'Etalon RB's in choice of three colors, only $72 Waterman L'Etalon BP's and pencil's Lots of other Waterman Conklin Limited Edition Demonstrator Mont...

I just aquired a Sheaffer 1000 Military clip FP (lever fill) and the feed is white. At first I thought it might have been discolored but when I knocked out the feed & cleaned it, it was obviously all white. Never seen one like this before. Were white feeds on some of the Sheaffers? ps: Frank we...

http://www.1001inkbottles.com/pics/cl0125.jpg here is a rare group of 5 Ink bottle with the original Metal advertising stand have someone go one more to go with this group will trade i fine pen for some ink bottles looking for a parker Duofold ink bottle will pay $200 for a fine bottle with label...

I just acquired a couple of Platignum pens that apparently take either a cartridge or a convertor. So far, I have tried Cross, Sheaffer, Parker, and standard international cartridges, without success. Anyone have any idea how to put ink in these pens?

*FOR SALE* Stipula Nettuno Superba Set; medium FP and rare 0.9mm pencil (both number 179/911) Beautiful condition except for some minor loss of gold plating on the vermil cap rings. With all boxes and papers. Scans available. Reduced to $550 Thanks. Lou Kidder

copied from Pentrace.com A notice from "The Herald News" of southern Massachusetts. We will never see his like again. DUBIEL -- Passed away in Fall River December 7, 2003 as a result of a heart attack while shoveling snow in the Blizzard of 2003 after receiving word of his mother’s death. Frank...

Hello! Does anyone know if the Pink Ici Et La comes in a Fine point? I've been to several stores and they either say they are out of stock or the pink was never made in a F point. Thanks in advance.

Here's their complete mailing address: Faxon Animal Rescue League of Greater Fall River 474 Durfee St. Fall River, MA 02720-2510

I have a few of these left. Beautiful holiday gift for a lady!! E-mail me at if interested in one. Waterman Anastasia FP, small clip-less ladies pen, Green, Medium nib only, box of cartridges included, takes Waterman small cartridges or international type cartridges,...

Hi - I see from the Cross website that the Century II fp now offers an italic nib. Has anyone tried the medium italic? And would anyone know if this is a very hard, firm nib? Regards

I can´t throw away things and so I´ve kept all the turds of my life in hundreds of battles. I still know what the **** was before digesting. I also collect my urine in bottles. This is a great hobby. Does anyone want to trade some turds or some urine with me?

Steve and I have been sitting here for two days, ever since we heard the tragic news of Frank Dubiel's untimely passing. We have been reading and following the posts written and the comments made. It has been very hard for us to digest this news, like I am sure all of you, it came as a...

Hello all: I recently purchased a Hero Gold 12K fountain pen. To my surprise, it uses the bladder style system. I use cartridges, so I am unfamiliar with the best, most appropriate ink for this pen. If anyone has an experience with this pen and the proper ink, I would appreciate any advice. I...

Fellow Collectors, This has been very difficult for me. For those who never met Frank, or want to remember him, the following link contains four videos from seminars he gave at the 1999 Washington pen show. Here's a picture of the pen world's leading...

Hello all -- I have 7 beautiful and unusual pens on eBay. They are all modern sterling silver "tree trunk" design overlays (reminiscent of Waterman's overlay). Some are on vintage Waterman eyedroppers (2 on red ripple and 1 on black hard rubber), some on NOS black matte (old style) Vanishing...