Pens in the Wild

[The Write Pen]

There are still pens in the wild! My friend Perry told me about a shop that had some pens (he bought some) and I drove 100 miles today to check it out. I have always found a few pens in the wild. From $ 50.00 Arnolds to a OS Black and Pearl Balance set in perfect color for $ 45.00. So, I made the trip today and found a Parker 51 signet set is really super shape. To my great joy I bought a Parker 51 in Nassau Green, the cap isn't perfect, but I find no flaws whatsoever in the pen. I plan to restore the green and check out the signet and offer them for sale in the next few days. If anyone is interested in a picture and/or to make an offer send me an e-mail at danny@thewritepen.net. The "early bird may get the worm" so to speak. I'll post pics after I get them cleaned up and ready to go. Black Friday for me was all light and joy.

 

Regards,

 

danny

[ljwahl]

Funny, I did the same today while visiting relatives in Erie, Pa. and had a very dissimilar experience-- one shop had none, one had an open-nibbed Waterman Crusader with well-worn cap for $85, and the third had an Eagle (albeit with a 14K nib) for $75. Yikes!

 

Still having fun with the Parker Super 21 set I found locally (upstate NY) for $18, an Esterbrook J (still with a good sac!) and 9556 nib for $10, and a perfect Parker 61 Jet Flighter set in the box for $12.50. Happy hunting!

 

Both of your finds sound great, Danny. Congrats!

[The Write Pen]

Well, I just finished checking and polishing the Signet and it is super nice. The pen is perfect, no brassing or dents or dings, no engravings on the cartouche. The pencil is slightly less perfect with a very small dent in the barrel and a bit of brassing on the cone. Both operate as designed.

 

The Nassau is as expected, now restored and it super. 1945 first quarter. The cap is gold plated with the chevron (or whatever it's called)at the base, no dings or dents, the cartouche is engraved VAN and on top of this the BD clip is solid 14k gold. Pictures tomorrow if I can get them to load. I'm a preacher and pen repair guy, not a computer man.

 

Pretty good day and off to bed!

 

Regards,

 

danny

Edited November 28, 2009 by The Write Pen

[PAKMAN]

Wooo Hooo ! Glad the trip worked out! Can't wait to see them all polished up!

[The Write Pen]

Funny, I did the same today while visiting relatives in Erie, Pa. and had a very dissimilar experience-- one shop had none, one had an open-nibbed Waterman Crusader with well-worn cap for $85, and the third had an Eagle (albeit with a 14K nib) for $75. Yikes!

 

Still having fun with the Parker Super 21 set I found locally (upstate NY) for $18, an Esterbrook J (still with a good sac!) and 9556 nib for $10, and a perfect Parker 61 Jet Flighter set in the box for $12.50. Happy hunting!

 

Both of your finds sound great, Danny. Congrats!

 

Good day for you too!

 

danny

[dreg]

I swear, between you and Cory there are no good deals left in the wild in this state.

[The Write Pen]

Found in the wild, lovingly restored and ready to pass on to a Fellow FPNer!

 

This Signet Set is super nice. The pen is perfect, no brassing or dents or dings, no engravings on the cartouche. The pencil is slightly less perfect with a very small dent in the barrel and a bit of brassing on the cone. Both operate as designed.

Let's offer this great set @ $ 275.00 including insured shipping. Overseas shipping available.

 

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The Nassau is restored and it is super. It is a 1945 first quarter. The cap is gold plated with the chevron (or whatever it's called) at the base. It has a small crease or dent by the engraving, the cartouche is engraved VAN and on top of this is the BD clip is solid 14k gold. Some crazing in jewel.

Let's offer this pen at $ 950.00 including US insured shipping. Overseas shipping available.

 

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These beautiful pens go to the First "I want it" Email to danny@thewritepen.net

Edited November 28, 2009 by The Write Pen

[The Write Pen]

Thanks to pakmanpony for loading these pictures!!!!!

 

Regards,

 

danny

[Boston Brian]

What size is the nib for the golf filled pen set?

[The Write Pen]

What size is the nib for the golf filled pen set?

 

It is in my pocket at themoment, good timing for the question. It is a fine with a wet, but not flooding nib, just right. But swapping nibs is easy to do if you prefer another standard size.

 

Off to church, ttfn.

 

danny

Edited November 29, 2009 by The Write Pen

[Boston Brian]

Just back from church, do you have a broad nib avaialble for this lovely gold filled Parker 51 set?

[Carguy]

I swear, between you and Cory there are no good deals left in the wild in this state.

 

I swear if I didn't like Danny so much I'd have to kill him....I go to every flea market and antique store in Arkansas that I can find - got nothing. HE GOES OUT ON ONE DAY AND FINDS A DAMN NASSAU GREEN 51 THAT I WOULD FREAKING KILL FOR!!!

 

Life just isn't fair sometimes.....

 

MD

[fountain1pen]

Good afternoon

PM sent for Sonnet gold filled set. Is a refill convertor included?

[The Write Pen]

Both sold pending funds.

 

Regards,

 

danny