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Wael El-Dasher Vintage

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Love the eggshell finish. I hope Max makes a Goliath version of it too!...darn it, now I'm craving breakfast :bonk:

 

Also that clip is very simple and clean, similar to the Proust/Wilde/Octavian clip, which I believe was inspired by some of the Danish MB's. The whole thing is nicely done really, we're very lucky that Max revived this brand.

 

 

cheers

 

Wael

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Wael El-Dasher Vintage

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Gosh, that nib is elegant Wael. That's another pen to go on my Wish List.

 

Those are just about the most perfect types of shot for that super looking David Eggshell of yours Sunnerd. Great photos.

 

Thanks for sharing guys.

 

Pavoni.

 

 

Thanks Pavoni, although, if I had one thing to nit pick, I'd say..."Astoria" is stamped on the nib to cater to right handed users. :bonk: ...no one cares about us lefties :gaah:

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Wael,

 

Very nice pen. I like the simple black design.

 

I have a few questions. How does it write? And what is the size of the physical nib like? More like the size of a MB 146?

Do you know if Max can have a custom nib without engraving and a grind or custom it to flex like vintage MB? Or different grind such as crisp OB stub..etc...

 

Sorry for so many questions and not sure if you are the best person to ask.

 

 

 

 

 

Reviving an old thread... since I was photographing some of my MB pens today, I figured my Astoria could use some photos too.

 

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/waeleldasher/02417087.jpghttp://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/waeleldasher/dbec9615.jpghttp://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/waeleldasher/c7202926.jpghttp://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/waeleldasher/47163cfd.jpghttp://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/waeleldasher/32c33d7a.jpghttp://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/waeleldasher/d248dade.jpg

 

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Wael

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Wael El-Dasher Vintage

Wael El-Dasher

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Wael,

 

Very nice pen. I like the simple black design.

 

Max makes a nice blue version and a very elegant gray one too. I like both.

 

I have a few questions. How does it write? And what is the size of the physical nib like? More like the size of a MB 146?

Do you know if Max can have a custom nib without engraving and a grind or custom it to flex like vintage MB? Or different grind such as crisp OB stub..etc...

 

I believe the nib size is an 8, so it's certainly bigger than the 146 nib, but not quite as large as a 149. It really feels like the right size of the pen.

 

Here is a very poor photo I took long ago...

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/waeleldasher/fdf10d14.jpg

 

 

I ordered it with a B nib, its a standard B nib in my view, very smooth, very wet writer. It behaves like a MB modern nib, so no flex. As far as the engraving, you'll have to check with Max, but I find the Astoria engraving on the nib extremely elegant and classy. It's not showy, very understated, but to each his own. I believe Max is able to accommodate most custom requests.

 

Sorry for so many questions and not sure if you are the best person to ask.

 

No big deal, happy to answer to the best of my abilities.

 

 

 

Reviving an old thread... since I was photographing some of my MB pens today, I figured my Astoria could use some photos too.

 

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/waeleldasher/02417087.jpg

cheers

 

Wael

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Maxpens Extremely Rare

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The new Astoria Silver pen in the David size, also available as a Rollerball pen. Tubes and trims are made from Steling silver, matt finished ( completely polished also available ) cap and barrel. Engraving by hammering with different tools by an artisan in Toledo / Spain.

 

The David is the smalest Astoria size, like the #1 size of the 20´s.

 

Length (capped): 100mm

Length (posted): 128mm

Weight: 20g

Cap Diameter: 10.5mm

Barrel Diameter: 10mm

 

Can be ordered from now on. Export price is 472.- Euro, comes with leather pen case to protect the silver.

 

kind regards

 

Max

 

 

 

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fountainpende Extremely Rare

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Wow!!! That's a GREAT pen !!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :notworthy1: :notworthy1: :notworthy1: :notworthy1: :notworthy1:

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Maxpens Extremely Rare

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Wow!!! That's a GREAT pen !!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :notworthy1: :notworthy1: :notworthy1: :notworthy1: :notworthy1:

 

See the next one, first damascene work, also from Toledo, based on the Astoria David. 24kt Gold on iron.

 

 

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Kind regards

 

Max

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sunnerd Vintage

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Not fair! I thought I have already kicked my pen collecting addiction... :crybaby: :notworthy1:

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Maxpens Extremely Rare

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Astoria DAVID with damascene work, the tubes are handmade in Toledo / Spain. Based on the original method with nonalloy steel and gold.

 

Better pictures now, without clip, 18kt nib in BOCK design.

 

 

 

 

 

kind regars

 

Max

 

P.S.

 

coming soon ; the Astoria Goliath with damascene work of Toledo.

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fountainpende Extremely Rare

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WOW THIS is probably one of the most amazing pens I have ever seen!! :wub: :notworthy1: :thumbup:

 

coming soon ; the Astoria Goliath with damascene work of Toledo.

 

Yes, PLEASE show us some photos of the Goliath Toledo !!! :notworthy1:

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Wow...speechless.. amazing, incredible design work.

The Moorish influence shows, makes me think of Scheherazade and the One Thousand and One Nights, very inspiring Work of Art. :notworthy1:

Awesome Max. :thumbup:

Best of Regards

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Maxpens Extremely Rare

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WOW THIS is probably one of the most amazing pens I have ever seen!! :wub: :notworthy1: :thumbup:

 

coming soon ; the Astoria Goliath with damascene work of Toledo.

 

Yes, PLEASE show us some photos of the Goliath Toledo !!! :notworthy1:

 

 

Okay, the first quick shots....

 

 

 

 

 

Some things are to change / improve, but to get the first impression of the Goliath it is oaky. Same damascene work made on iron with 24kt gold ( the traditional way )

 

 

 

kind regards

 

Max

HANDMADE PENS : www.astoriapen.hamburg ; REPAIRSERVICE : www.maxpens.de ; by MONTBLANC recommended repair service for antique pens

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fountainpende Extremely Rare

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THIS is DEFINITELY the most beautiful pen I have ever seen ! :notworthy1: :thumbup:

 

 

Honestly, this pen is far better than ... lets take the Montblanc Cristóbal Colón (see: http://fountainpen.de/limited-artisan-cristobal.htm )

 

Your overlay seems to be hand made ... how long does it take to make such overlays???

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pavoni Vintage

pavoni

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:notworthy1: More stunning pens from Astoria. Both the David and Goliath are beautifully designed Max :clap1: :puddle:

 

Pavoni.

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