We have added a new picture of the Atomica Magica pen and corrected a couple of typos. Check out the website dedicated to the LUS pen company of Italy, a firm that had 1,000 employees at the height of its success, in the mid 1950s. If you have never seen a "Supermolleggiata" pen (and wonder what...

Happy Summer to all pen lovers, stylophiles collectors and users like myself, I want to offer an unbeatable deal on Platinum Celluloids. 210 for these beautiful hand rolled celluloids, in koi fish, calico, tortoise and jade with 14kt nib, which sell for 299-350. My normal price is 250 so worth...

What is the best way to get a clip screw off of a Parker Vacumatic without damaging the jewel?

and even those who are lucky and happy to be with the Zucker's at their wonderful Big Apple Pen Show. Platinum's amazing 3 tined music pen on NYC show prices 187 and 197, you'll not find lower anywhere. Make your signature statement with a Platinum music. Paypal to (187+8ups, 6...

Hi All, Anyone familiar with Parker Sonnet nibs? Are they true-to-size? Feed wet or dry? Currently use most brand medium nibs, and a "F" in Pelikans. How would the Sonnet nib run? Always appreciate the input. Regards, Pelikanyo Paul

I have four items closing around 6:00pm PDT that are currently at bargin prices, some with no reserves. Jade perfect color Aikin Lambert NO reserve near mint 2245655813, Sheaffer group of three Balances, including carmine (restorable projects) 2245645425, Sheaffer Vac Fil Triumph set with NO bids...

Hello, Anyone have any comments on these two papers? I wish I could just step out and try them both but neither is availble here in Montreal, QC, Canada. At least I have not found them yet. Anyway, also do you know if you can order these in smaller packs? 500 sheets is fine, but 500 envelopes for...

Hi everyone, I just bought a Rotring 600 Med Nib NOS. Great pen but it's not a good starter. I've tried several different inks and found Parker basic black seems the best. Pelikan and Private Reserve both blues, the worst. But even with the Parker ink it will sometimes still fail to start even in...

Bought some Moleskine's for 2007. I've heard Noodler's Ink is good with them, what about Pelikan 4001 ? Finer nibs are probably a good idea so as not to get too much ink down and therefore get some bleed or whatever you guys call it :-) Will my mileage vary?

Hi everybody, I've put up a little video of the show on my website that you might want to take a gander at. Lighting, sound and the talent of the filmmaker all leave something to be desired (Scorsese needn't worry about me), but it will perhaps give those that have never attended a pen show a...

This may be a bit OT, but since there're moleskine users in the group, I'll try I have a 2007 moleskine diary (pocket), and I've noticed the phases of the moon symbols; no problems with that (I think), but what about the sun symbols? For example, on June 7 there's a sun and "Rus"... what does it...

Holiday special! Buy Paul Erano's outstanding book " Fountain Pens - Past and present", latest edition, new from the printers for $25 and get a FREE Tryphon "Liu" fountain pen! A $20 value! Only valid until December 31st. Limited quantities of this great book, new and autographed by the...

Finally put DaBook to use; good to see Frank's signature and read his advice. It sat, forgotten in a draw for a few years, with an ink encrusted collection of assorted fountain pens, while I enjoyed a Lami Safari. I soaked a few pens in water overnight, followed Frank's advice, and now have a...

I have a pen for sale. It is a "Elysee Empire" With 24 karat gold electroplated. A really nice pen, but i just dont have any idea of what it might be worth. And i cant find anything on google. Can anyone here help me please?

Wow .. wish all spam was that easy to stop. I must get 100 emails a day for prescription drugs or some miracle pill to enlarge myself. Do you people think I really want those ads emailed to me? Why do they hide the content with some obscure subject line? Do they really think they can fool me into...

Hi There, does anyone know where to find for the Parker jotter, pencil refills? Thanks,Tleav61

I'm interested in wetting agents for ink, and have been exploring this group's archives on the subject. I really like the way liquid detergent increases the wetness of my ink, but I don't like the increased foaming. I found reference to Photo-flo as an alternative wetting agent. On October 3,...

I still have quite a few of the pens I'm selling available. Also, I've modified the prices on items 4, 5 and 6 (I had incorrect MSRP info). So, if you have any interest, please email. All items include original boxes and papers. USPS insured Priority Mail shipping is included. If you would...

Just curious... a lot of fountain pens, when capped during use, are way longer than most clickable pens. Does this present a problem for anyone? In short, do you write with the cap on the back of your pen or with the cap on the desk? Thanks for your input! JC

These are nos great smooth writers, genuine Pelikan piston fillers in black and blue/green "fins". Aka Pelikan M75, the Go's are out of production since early 90's and I've procured a stock. If you are interested in one or more for yourselves, spouse, children, boss, colleagues or as general...