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This pen has been seen on several FPN threads in the past. I finally managed to wrestle it away from its previous owner and these photos represents it's Australian christening with Lavender Purple :)

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It's interesting in that the demonstrator makes you look at things you wouldn't normally see. The support between the rings would normally be invisible.

The cap is actually intact - ridges on the middle section. The nib enclosure has been replaced with clear resin and there is a crack in the resin rather than the main body of the pen - from previous FPN posts, the resin was a pinkish colour for many years. There are a couple of small cracks in the base but the barrel is deceptive - its just the light reflecting off the ridges of the ink window. It writes beautifully.

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It's a beautiful pen. Congratulations!

"Life is too big for words, so don't try to describe it. Just live it."

- C.S. Lewis

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I'm not normally a fan of demonstrators, but this is really a beautiful pen! Congartulationa! And your wet B nib looks great and writes better!!!

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Hello Adelaide,

 

What a beauty! Congratulations on your new pen. It is wonderful to see that pens have a second, a third, & seemingly unlimited lives with new owners.

 

If I may ask, what sort of sealant is in the pen? As you mentioned, the old Pepto Bismol pink bubble gum has been replaced. What's in there now?

 

Thank you for the nice photos.

 

Best wishes,

Barry

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quite a looker! congrats on snagging this one:)

 

and thx for sharing

 

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"Writing is 1/3 nib width & flex, 1/3 paper and 1/3 ink. In that order."Bo Bo Olson

"No one needs to rotate a pen while using an oblique, in fact, that's against the whole concept of an oblique, which is to give you shading without any special effort."Professor Propas, 24 December 2010

 

"IMHO, the only advantage of the 149 is increased girth if needed, increased gold if wanted and increased prestige if perceived. I have three, but hardly ever use them. After all, they hold the same amount of ink as a 146."FredRydr, 12 March 2015

 

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Thanks everyone. There is also an interesting twist to this demo. it has a very rare 1960s nib for the french market - discussed here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/187008-vintage-149-tri-toned-18c-nibs/

 

Barry - the pink "gue" was replaced with clear acrylic sealant by a well known FPN master. Send me a PM if you want to know more.

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Many congratulations on acquiring a superb pen Adelaidepen. Given the :notworthy1: Master Restorer :notworthy1: who dealt with/serviced this particular pen, yours is truly a fabulous pen to have in one's collection. Lucky so-and-so :thumbup:

 

Pavoni.

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congrats on your 149 demo :thumbup:

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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