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Having finally 'completed' my collection at present (until more are released!) I thought I'd take a moment to share my collection of clear demonstrators, along with a solution for pen storage I haven't seen before that I think works well. The curation rules for my collection are: - Must be colorless transparent, including a major part of the cap - Must be monochrome (rhodium, sterling, stainless, aluminum, etc. furniture OK, gold etc. not) - Must not be a collaboration with a non-pen company (e.g. Porsche, Momo, Lamborghini) - Must have been available at retail - No frankenpens/customs (e.g. Edison customs to which there would be no end) Without further ado: http://i.imgur.com/ItlNfTW.jpg The storage is via a combination of the 5-drawer Muji acrylic box (absolutely the perfect size, and appropriate for clear demonstrators in particular) and Gary Lehrer's pen trays, cut to size. http://i.imgur.com/s2IG6k7.jpg Not quite full, but getting there. The last few pens are my non-demonstrator EDCs. http://i.imgur.com/HcfL7Pa.jpg Tray 1: Conid Bulkfiller Titanium FlattopDelta Dolcevita IT Demonstrator OversizeVisconti Opera CrystalAurora Ottantotto (88) Vintage DemoAurora Optima DemonstratorStipula Etruria NudaDelta Dolcevita IT DemonstratorSailor KOP DemoSailor Professional Gear Realo Demo Hougado Ltd. Ed. (20)Sailor Professional Gear Lumiere Usagi Ltd. Ed. (20)Visconti Van Gogh Crystal Demonstrator MaxiStipula Twister DemoVisconti Van Gogh Crystal Demonstrator Mini http://i.imgur.com/3sLu5GI.jpg Tray 2:Omas 360 Vision HTSailor 1911 Rhodium Trim DemonstratorPelikan M1005Omas Ogiva VisionPlatinum 3776 Sai Soft MediumPlatinum 3776 MotosuPlatinum Nice PurAurora CubeFranklin-Christoph Model 40 PocketStipula Paparazzi IPilot Custom Heritage 92Stipula Vedo DemonstratorPilot Custom 74 http://i.imgur.com/uXGy68s.jpg Tray 3: TWSBI Vac 700Stipula Bon VoyagePelikan M205Sailor Professional Gear Slim DemoTWSBI Diamond 580ALTWSBI MiniStipula PassaportoWaterman Phileas KulturMonteverde Artista CrystalPlatinum BalancePilot Prera Iro-AiLamy VistaPadrino Demo Clear http://i.imgur.com/UfpLCvx.jpg Tray 4:Dollar DemoPilot Petit1 2G Noncolor PSP20FNoodler's KonradNoodler's Ahab FlexNemosine SingularityFPR DilliSailor Clear CandyPelikan Pelikano P480 TransparentPilot CrystalSailor Profit JuniorNoodler's Nib Creaper FlexPilot PenmanshipFPR Guru http://i.imgur.com/9nZ1q0V.jpg Tray 5: J. Herbin FPBorghini SportPlatinum Preppy (Noodler's)[Expansion room!]Lamy SafariKuretake Brush PenNakaya CarbonVisconti Homo Sapiens Steel Age Midi Now let's see yours! And please, if I've missed any that adhere to my collection rules, do let me know. Cheers!

I am plannning to buy a demonstrator starting pen- The TWSBI Eco or Lamy vista. How do they compare? TWSBI Eco in medium or fine. How does the medium on TWSBI Eco compare with other mediums? How does the fine compare with others? Lamy Vista in fine or extra fine. How does the fine compare with a Lamy medium? Is there a huge difference between them? Is the extra fine REALLY fine? How do these pens compare with each other on the basis of writing, comfort, durability and looks? Thanks for any help provided. (I need replies as soon as possibe as I have to order it today so as to get it close to my birthday on the 26th) Thanks again.

I have just ordered the 4 Seasons inks and have several demonstrator p ens I would like to use these inks in, but don't want to stain them. Does anyone have experience with Visconti Opera, Pelikan M8XX, M2XX demonstrator pens and the Sailor inks? Please share! Thanks in advance!

Being new to inks, I'm looking for a blue or turquoise ink for everyday use in demonstrator pens. I'd like the writing to be dark enough to be usable for everyday writing (notes, grading) but apart from that the two things I'd like to have are transparency and shading. Noodler's Navajo Turquoise seems to be highly recommended, but I am wondering if people have other suggestions that I should compare or try out. I understand that transparent blues are somewhat harder to come by than reds. I've been really enjoying Noodler's Dragon Napalm and would love to have a blue/turquoise ink with similar characteristics (although DN doesn't shade much). Thanks.

Hello all !Good news: CONID started manufacturing of 60 "Sleek streamline" Bulk filler demonstrators.If all goes well these demonstrators will be available end June.This unique series is engraved with the number (1-60 to 60-100) and "Frst Production run"This will be the last series of "Full demonstrators." BUT......A new series of the final "standard' demonstrators" is actually ​​being made , featuring a non-transparent black Delrin cap, section and filling knob..Only the body remains transparent. Note the piston- white on the shown prototype- will made in blackThese "standard" demonstrators will be made both ​​in the"flat top" and "streamline" version In a later stage CONID will also make "special" demonstrators having the actual black Delrin parts replaced with various patterns of Ebonite,Acrylic and probably celluloid.Please note that the "standard" demonstrators will already become available by mid May 2013Below some pictures of the "standard demonstrator" prototype,in Flat top - version.For pricing, details and reservation, please contact directly CONID: werner@conid.beAs always your comments, criticism or suggestions are welcome!Regards, Francis http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/2013-01-18150412_zps92cac848.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/P1000309.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/P1000308.jpg [ur http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/P1000307.jpg