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So glad I found this forum...looking for recommendations
Hello - I downloaded the posts and immediately found what I was looking
for - recommendations regarding pens. I am looking for, (I am at least partly sure about these criteria) a vintage, classic, fed from an ink bottle, finer point (nib) type fountain pen. I know it's an open ended question to ask for help on something like this - but I'm looking for a writer - one with not so "wide" an imprint on the paper - big, solid, great writer - durable - CLASSIC what sites should I look at - who is reputable - what should I be asking about regarding nibs, flexibility, etc - (I know a little knowledge is dangerous) - and finally, how can I keep from becoming completely obsessed with vintage pens the way that I am with vintage watches? Thanks to all for any responses - Pete in Pennsylvania - |
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If you don't want to get obsessed, don't buy any. AT ALL
Try a sheaffer snorkel |
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wrote in message ... snip and finally, how can I keep from becoming completely obsessed with vintage pens the way that I am with vintage watches? Be afraid, very afraid. (sorry, couldn't resist - welcome to the group) -- ~~Bluesea~~ Spam is great in musubi but not in email. Please take out the trash before sending a direct reply. |
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wrote in message ... Hello - I downloaded the posts and immediately found what I was looking for - recommendations regarding pens. I am looking for, (I am at least partly sure about these criteria) a vintage, classic, fed from an ink bottle, finer point (nib) type fountain pen. I know it's an open ended question to ask for help on something like this - but I'm looking for a writer - one with not so "wide" an imprint on the paper - big, solid, great writer - durable - CLASSIC what sites should I look at - who is reputable - what should I be asking about regarding nibs, flexibility, etc - (I know a little knowledge is dangerous) - and finally, how can I keep from becoming completely obsessed with vintage pens the way that I am with vintage watches? Thanks to all for any responses - Pete in Pennsylvania - Are you more driven to collecting, or to the use of the pen as an impliment for putting ink on paper (not that the two are exclusive)? Bernie |
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I want to write - so I'm initially looking for a great writing instrument -
I journal daily and would like to correspond more (and get) away from a keyboard- but the more I read about pens on the internet, the collecting issue comes in - I suppose I would eventually gravitate toward pen restoration as that is what I do in my watchmaking - for me it's about learning - and the whole area of fountain pens seems absolutely interesting - thanks! |
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On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 17:36:34 -0400, wrote:
Hello - I downloaded the posts and immediately found what I was looking for - recommendations regarding pens. I am looking for, (I am at least partly sure about these criteria) a vintage, classic, fed from an ink bottle, finer point (nib) type fountain pen. I know it's an open ended question to ask for help on something like this - but I'm looking for a writer - one with not so "wide" an imprint on the paper - big, solid, great writer - durable - CLASSIC what sites should I look at - who is reputable - what should I be asking about regarding nibs, flexibility, etc - (I know a little knowledge is dangerous) - and finally, how can I keep from becoming completely obsessed with vintage pens the way that I am with vintage watches? Thanks to all for any responses - Pete in Pennsylvania - I will let you in on a secret. English Parker Duofolds form the fourths or fifties are what you want. They all have gold nibs with some flex and come in several sizes. If you get a black medium size pen it could be had for about twenty dollars. A senior in red could go as high as sixty. I have never gotten one I don't like. |
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Earl Camembert wrote:
I will let you in on a secret. English Parker Duofolds form the fourths or fifties are what you want. They all have gold nibs with some flex and come in several sizes. If you get a black medium size pen it could be had for about twenty dollars. A senior in red could go as high as sixty. I have never gotten one I don't like. totally agree - no need to collect if you have one of these; they dont seem to come much better. not raved about much; I wonder if that's because of the US contingent... I think also that collectors may not write much & duofolds dont look that special in a glass case. who knows; fashion maybe. let's hope it lasts! jolyon |
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how can I keep from becoming completely obsessed with vintage
pens the way that I am with vintage watches? You can't. Hope this helps! satrap |
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wrote in message ... Hello - I downloaded the posts and immediately found what I was looking for - recommendations regarding pens. I am looking for, (I am at least partly sure about these criteria) a vintage, classic, fed from an ink bottle, finer point (nib) type fountain pen. I know it's an open ended question to ask for help on something like this - but I'm looking for a writer - one with not so "wide" an imprint on the paper - big, solid, great writer - durable - CLASSIC what sites should I look at - who is reputable - what should I be asking about regarding nibs, flexibility, etc - (I know a little knowledge is dangerous) - and finally, how can I keep from becoming completely obsessed with vintage pens the way that I am with vintage watches? Thanks to all for any responses - Pete in Pennsylvania - Ah Peter, you may be in trouble. I started looking for a finer nibbed pen than the one fp I owned and used on a daily basis for meeting notes, etc. That led to a Pelikan steno from Swisher, that led to ebay, that led to an Esterbrook J that needed a new sac, that led to Frank Dubiel and Hal Arnold providing advice on this group, that let down the slippery slope of vintage pen accumulating and repairing, and here I am today with well over 100 pens, mostly old, mostly repaired by me in my "pen cave". I'm headed there now to re-sac a Wahl Oxford and see how it writes. My suggestion for a great vintage writer is a Parker Duofold from the 40's. I refurbished a vacumatic filler Duofold in green/brown stripes last night and it is one of the best writing pens I have. Nice F/M line with a firm nib, feels great in the hand and a nice size too. Bottom line is, you can't go too wrong with the pens from the '20's - 50's if you buy a reasonable quality brand. There is a lot of junk out there but even brands such as Wearever have great examples of wonderful writers. I have a Wearever Pacemaker that is a great writer and a good looking pen. Lots to choose from, good luck! Welcome to the obsession. Kelly G. |
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