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I've just been reading a very interesting thread about famous people's pens. It got me thinking about what other people have used. SO: What pens appear in your family history, and are they still in the family? (By this, I mean any member of your extended family who is higher up the family tree, whether they are still alive or not - parents and aunts/uncles are fine, siblings don't count.) Bonus question. Future history: If you could choose only one fountain pen that you currently own to hand down to the next generation, which would it be? I'll start. My maternal grandmother used a Parker Vaccumatic every day. I imagine that she acquired it not too long before the outbreak of World War II. It was lost after her death, but from my mother's description, it was likely the larger version, with the golden pearl finish. Which pen to hand down? To answer, I have to know why I'm handing it down - mainly as an object to be used, or as something to remember me by. As an item to be used, I'd probably pass on my Sailor Pro Gear: it's top quality in every respect, is sober enough to be used in any situation, is sized to fit both larger and smaller hands, I like it very much, and with its cartridge/converter system it's simple enough for no-fuss use. For an heirloom item, I'd probably go for my Pelikan M800: it not only writes beautifully, but I've tinkered with it myself, and is just the right size for me, as well as being a better reflection of contemporary society than a more vintage pen. (edited for spelling)