Stipula Etruria Tuscany Dream Or Parker Duofold Big Red?

[Sketch and Doodle]

Stipula Etruria Tuscany Dream or Parker Duofold Big Red, which one would you get?

[georges zaslavsky]

get the stip, it is a piston filler, it is made of ebonite and it has a flex nib, the modern duofold has a rigid nib, is made of plexiglas and is a converted model. Modern Parker isn't worthy to purchase.

[TassoBarbasso]

totally agree even if the clip is a bit too garish for me.

[iamchum]

If you're considering getting a vintage big red... do it I call mine Bertha

[Sketch and Doodle]

 

This pen turned out different then I expected...

When I was there last year, I saw them making the trims. It looked like the detail would who much more. I kind o thought the clip ring and clip would be transparent...

Its kind of hard to tell what it is when its that detailed.

The one who does all the sculptures/clips/bands for Stipula is a very talented man. Very friendly as well. We spend a little time in the shop.

Here are a few pics of him and the original cut outs done by hand of the clip band before it was transferred to the smaller size.

Ciao,

Bry

 

 

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http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm78/FountainPenz/Stipula/IMG_1043-1.jpg

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Thanks to Bryant for this posting!

 

Firenze brings my memory in my youth studying art. Lived right next to Uffizi, the Arno and piazza signori a where a copy of David statue is, the Duomo... I have visited twice since then and I still want to go back again. Only if I knew Stipula back then I would've paid a visit. I may have an excuse to go back again.

[Chopper88]

Yes this was a great read, I remember this post.

The pen isn't my cup of tea, but I do love the philosophy behind it, and reading your post about bringing back those memories puts a smile on my face

I'd say this is a no-brainer after reading the above post...

[Sketch and Doodle]

It's a vintage (1940) near mint and restored Parker Duofold Big Red in fine nib for less than $400.

Stipula Etruria Tuscany Dream can be had for $600 and I've seen a posting with this pen equipped with italic rose gold and it's fabulous especially with italic style writing.

 

Near Mint Parker Duofold Big Red (vintage) for $375

New Stipula Etruria Tuscany Dream for $600

[Sketch and Doodle]

I have contacted Bryant and see what happens as he only have #1 of 351 Limited Edition.

Crossing my fingers. This #1 pen cost more than regular editions.

Edited August 29, 2013 by Sketch and Doodle

[Sketch and Doodle]

I placed an order through Bryant on the stock pen, not #1.

I look forward to it.

[jar]

That does not mean you must stop the pursuit of a good Parker Big Red.

[Sketch and Doodle]

I've got MB Dumas this week and got Stipula Tuscany this week. I'd better slow down.

I'm sure that theres always a Parker Big Red waiting for me in the future.

[Sketch and Doodle]

I forgot that I had bought Oma's Extra Lucens Flessible last week and haven't even dipped it yet.

I'd really better slow down.

[Sketch and Doodle]

I'd like to thank ianmedium for his review posting.

 

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