Celluloid + flex x 6; Onoto, Swan, Waterman's, Belmont, etc

February 6, 2009

~~Five pens~~ ALL SOLD ~~and a set~~. All lever-fillers. All have interesting nibs; see writing sample below. Sample is showing up life-size on my system. All samples are dipped in Waterman's blue-black. I don't exaggerate my flex evaluations. All pens resacked except for the Onoto, which came to me functioning and which I have not taken apart.

Photos first, then descriptions.

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1) Onoto "Lever Pen" says the imprint. I don't know enough about De La Rue to accurately identify this pen. (If anyone else does, please let me know). 5 5/16" capped, 6 1/4" posted. Clean pen; no bite marks or brassing. Very buttery medium stub nib with a lot of flex. The sweet-spot is so solid that the nib squeaks. Note original wax "M" imprimatur on cap. This pen had a problem: the threaded cap-plug which locks the clip in position is stripped. I wrapped the male threads with teflon tape, which seemed to resolve it. How long will this hold? I can't say; it's priced accordingly.

Price= $75 SOLD thankyou

2) Small blue-marbled Waterman's. 5" capped, 6" posted. Very fine nib w/ medium flex; "Waterman's Ideal". No brassing except at end of cap, which is totally brassed. No bite marks, good imprint, tight wire band.

Price= $45 SOLD thankyou

3) Mabie Todd "Swan" Self Filler". 5" capped, 6 1/16" posted. Minor bite marks, minor brassing. Tight wire band, crisp imprint. Swan #1 nib. Medium semi-flex.

Price= $50 SOLD thankyou

4) Belmont "The Rexall Stores". 4 11/16" capped, 5 3/4" posted. I understand now why Artaddict was so ambivalent about selling her Belmont a few weeks ago. This is the nicest flex-writer that I've ever had (apart from a BHR old Conklin and a little celluloid Carter ring-top, neither of which I'm likely to part with). The nib says "Belmont Pen #2". It's 14k, though not so marked. This is one of those pens where I have to say "this photo doesn't do the celluloid justice", even though I prefer to avoid cliche. The colors are somewhere in the rose/copper realm, and you can see a lot of depth in there. It's a faceted pen (dodecagonal cross-section). I'm going on and on about this pen, but the fact is, I'd be happier if no one bought it. I don't have the nerve to price it as high as Artaddict priced hers, but I am aiming high, in hopes of dissuading potential buyers: Please don't buy this pen!

Price= $75 SOLD thankyou

5) Tiny blue-marbled Waterman's. 4 1/4" capped, 5 1/4" posted. Broad stub with medium flex; "Waterman's W-2A" . Wet writer. I frankly find the combination of broad stub w/ flex to be too much; it's almost like a paint brush. (Not to imply that it's as flexible as all that, it's really just a hair less than medium in the flex department). Moderate brassing: top of clip and ends of lever are down to the bone. No chewing, good imprint, tight wire bands.

Price= $35 SOLD thankyou

6) Kritzler Ring-top pen/pencil set. Pen is 4 1/2" capped, 5 1/2" posted, pencil is 3 7/8". Beautiful celluloid; alabaster-like. Moderate-to-heavy brassing. Bad cap discoloration. Loose cap band. Warrented nib; a shade on the stiffer side of "semi-flex". I can't tell if there is a number on it, unless it's hidden down in the section, but it looks like a #2. Pencil mechanism works, but it needs lead. It's a lovely pen, a nice writer, and Kritzlers are cool, but it's pretty beat; therefore, I will give this set to the first person who buys a pen.

Price= $0 w/ purchase of another pen GONE thankyou

I take paypal everywhere and check or money order CONUS. Shipping is included in the stated price domestically; for international customers I will tack on the difference. If you are not satisfied with your pen, send it back, & I will refund your money.

Thanks for taking the time to look,

Obnubilator

Edited February 7, 2009 by obnubilator