Don't Just Tell Us About The Pen You're Using, *show* Us!

[HalloweenHJB]

HalloweenHJB - I have a couple WWII German made pens, all of which were providers of supplies to the NAZI system. Everyone has to write, even Facists! I do not have a safety YET, but I am looking at yours with total PENVY....Beautiful.

 

Thanks, Tringle. It's my first safety, and it took some explaining on another forum for me to understand exactly how it worked before I made a bid on it. Now that I have it, it takes a little more care, but in the case of a Waterman, the writing experience is exceptional. I would love to see some of those German-made pens (Pelikans?)...

[HalloweenHJB]

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Thanks! I don't know how I lucked into it, but I'm not giving it back! With or without the freaky Italian army connection.

 

As always, I adore your stunning messages in dreamy colors!

[mwpannell]

Sermon prep. Matthew 5:38-42. Blue Lamy Safari loaded with BSB for the Greek text. Staedtler Mars Lumograph HB for the translation work (and Pentel clic eraser). Red Lamy Safari loaded with Sheaffer Red to highlight lexical and syntactical items I want to look at more carefully.

 

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Matt

 

EDIT: Spelling

Might I ask where this colorful sermon will be delivered?

[mtbradley]

Sure, mwpannell! City Church of East Nashville. I'll be a guest that morning. I'm an Associate Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nashville.

 

Matt

[tringle]

HalloweenHJB - Here ya go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 6, 2014 by tringle

[lahlahlaw]

Wow, this is such great stuff.

 

LahLahLaw, your nibs are little works of art.

Almost ready;)

[Tanzanite]

 

 

This picture is not doing the pen justice.

[Diderot]

I am in awe of everyone's pens and beautiful handwriting on this forum. This is a great thread for those of us who are thoroughly "eye-minded" (visual learners).

 

Recently, I was able to get a truly stunning Italian-made Waterman 42 ("Safety") from the 1930s, and I filled it today, and all is well! The only slightly bothersome aspect is after you post the cap, and remove it, it leaves ink on the bottom of the pen, which has to be wiped away with a rag. But the beauty of the pen more than makes up for this minor inconvenience!

 

When it was up for auction, I don't think that people realized that the engraving suggests that this must have been a pen that was given to officers in Mussolini's 44th Infantry regiment. In spite of the horrible fascist connection, it may be a pen of truly historical significance! (I hope I'm right about this!)

 

Here are a couple of photos, and a writing sample:

 

 

Lovely looking pen.

 

What ink is it?

[Thier.]

Just want to say - I love this porcelain pen! Can I ask where you got it? Is it real porcelain, and is it heavy to write with?

 

I bought it on ebay for something llike 6 or 7 € with P&P . Easy : -"searh for". Porcelain fountain pen worldwide .....

It,s a pleasure to write with. It´s heavy but I like heavy pens ..... I'm going look for the weight and let you know ......

[HalloweenHJB]

 

 

Lovely looking pen.

 

What ink is it?

 

Hello Diderot: Although it may not look like it, I use Diamine Ancient Copper in that pen. I wanted my favorite ink for that special pen! I think when I brightened the photo, it lightened the color of the ink (it's a bit richer in normal light).

[HalloweenHJB]

HalloweenHJB - Here ya go.

 

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Lovely, Tringle! The one with the triple thin bands of gold on the cap looks like a real treasure.

 

I love the idea of having little bits of history close by to continue to speak to us about our shared past. Enjoy them!

Edited September 6, 2014 by HalloweenHJB

[HalloweenHJB]

Sorry, but I also got into the lyric thing

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149 OBB - Diamine China Blue

Actually I couldn't find this lyrics anywhere...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwajQzHwnHo

 

 

 

On no you di'int!

C'mon, that's beautiful!

 

Beautifully written --great consistency and evenness! And I, too, have been doing a lot of lyrics in my Rhodia notebook. Here's a bit from one of my favorite Joni Mitchell songs. Pen: Lloyd's (mysterious little button filler from the 1930s --English made??); ink: Diamine Burnt Siena.

 

[Diderot]

 

Hello Diderot: Although it may not look like it, I use Diamine Ancient Copper in that pen. I wanted my favorite ink for that special pen! I think when I brightened the photo, it lightened the color of the ink (it's a bit richer in normal light).

 

I had a feeling it was, but was not sure.

Many thanks.

[Thier.]

I bought it on ebay for something llike 6 or 7 € with P&P . Easy : -"searh for". Porcelain fountain pen worldwide .....

It,s a pleasure to write with. It´s heavy but I like heavy pens ..... I'm going look for the weight and let you know ......

 

52 grams .....

[tringle]

 

Lovely, Tringle! The one with the triple thin bands of gold on the cap looks like a real treasure.

 

I love the idea of having little bits of history close by to continue to speak to us about our shared past. Enjoy them!

I really enjoy all my pens, the one with the three cap bands is a favorite of mine. In fact I will be using the pen today. Maybe I will be whisked back to the 1930's - 1940's as I write with this pen and start to daydream.

[Oldtimer]

TWSB mini and a DOLLAR pen with a 3.5" x 5.5" notebook as i take notes about accessories for my pens. I am looking for pen wraps and found his nibs.com has some.

 

 

Edited September 6, 2014 by Oldtimer

[tmenyc]

 

Forgot to say, this was written with my Pilot Metro, one of my two other non-vintage pens...

 

Tim

[tmenyc]

[HalloweenHJB]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just now running through some older posts, and here's the debut of that stunning Aristokrat...

Edited September 6, 2014 by HalloweenHJB

[NovaBiscuit]

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EDIT: Forgot to add a pic of the pens, sorry!

Edited September 7, 2014 by NovaBiscuit