Pay It Forward 2013

[bluefish65]

Thanks to everyone who responded with their interest in Esterbrook. I received 21 replies and the random number selected is #2, which was assigned to mistykasumi.

 

This was very fun to do and I plan to offer something similar in the very near future.

[c4bb0ose]

This offering is specifically for those experienced in tuning, or otherwise modifying nibs only. I swapped a Kaweco for this via the classifieds a while back and frankly, despite it's solid and attractive appearance, I am having issues with ink flow and smoothness of the nib. I have flossed the nib, flushed it many times, even dabbled with some light micromesh smoothing and yet I can't keep it working for any period of time. I feel certain that with a more experienced set of hands, this pen could be a nice addition to some members collection. With all that said, I offer up the Retro 51 Tornado with a medium nib.

 

I will let this one run through December 1st as well, and it will be a simple drawing. Domestic shipping only, please.

Ah bugger at domestic shipping :<, I reckon I could get it up and running. With that being said if someone wins this and would like some advice on how to procede, send me a pm

[goodpens]

Up for grabs: Lamy nib, F, for Safari/Vista/AL-star.

 

This is new and barely used; I tried it for about 1/2 of one fill of my converter. The nib itself is very good, but I'm just not a fan of the F nib--I keep going back to XF nibs, or if I want sometng broader, going to the much bigger italic nibs I have. So, rather than have this go to waste, I'd like to pass it to someone who will put it to good use.

 

This is ideal for someone who needs a replacement or who is looking to try a new size nib. I'll also throw in a couple of ink samples as long as I'm sending this.

 

I prefer that this goes to someone who is relatively new to fountain pens, a student, or someone who hasn't received a PIF from me before,*but it is open to anyone who already has a pen that can fit this nib.*

 

If you would like this, please send me a PM with:

-your name and mailing address

-which two of the following colors you'd like:

 

Diamine Onyx Black

Diamine Sapphire

Diamine Steel Blue

Diamine Pumpkin

Waterman Havana Brown

Waterman Violet/Purole

Noodler's Lexington Gray

Noodler's Blue

Noodler's Air Corps Blue Black

Noodler's Old Manhattan Black

Noodler's Fox Red

Private Reserve Midnight Blues

Private Reserve Plum

[Obyekt]

Nice giveaway, I don't have a lamy safari, though. This won't fit a TWSBI580, right?

[Gump]

Ah bugger at domestic shipping :<, I reckon I could get it up and running. With that being said if someone wins this and would like some advice on how to procede, send me a pm

 

Sorry mate, would love to offer International delivery, but the cost of shipping overseas is exorbinant, more than the value of the pen easily.

[c4bb0ose]

 

Sorry mate, would love to offer International delivery, but the cost of shipping overseas is exorbinant, more than the value of the pen easily.

Na I understand

[goodpens]

This Lamy nib is now claimed. I decided to give it to the first person who sent me a PM with all details, so this is going to Gump (who has been very generous in what he's offered up on this thread).

Congrats.

 

Up for grabs: Lamy nib, F, for Safari/Vista/AL-star.

This is new and barely used; I tried it for about 1/2 of one fill of my converter. The nib itself is very good, but I'm just not a fan of the F nib--I keep going back to XF nibs, or if I want sometng broader, going to the much bigger italic nibs I have. So, rather than have this go to waste, I'd like to pass it to someone who will put it to good use.

This is ideal for someone who needs a replacement or who is looking to try a new size nib. I'll also throw in a couple of ink samples as long as I'm sending this.

I prefer that this goes to someone who is relatively new to fountain pens, a student, or someone who hasn't received a PIF from me before,*but it is open to anyone who already has a pen that can fit this nib.*

If you would like this, please send me a PM with:

-your name and mailing address

-which two of the following colors you'd like:

Diamine Onyx Black

Diamine Sapphire

Diamine Steel Blue

Diamine Pumpkin

Waterman Havana Brown

Waterman Violet/Purole

Noodler's Lexington Gray

Noodler's Blue

Noodler's Air Corps Blue Black

Noodler's Old Manhattan Black

Noodler's Fox Red

Private Reserve Midnight Blues

Private Reserve Plum

[shudaizi]

I'm pleased at the response: 45 people messaged me about the VP. Most told me exactly why the VP would be a workhorse for them. As a college professor I was glad that so many respondents were students.

 

So, with that as preface, I just did the drawing for the VP using the RNG at random.org. The winning number was 14, which is huhjunn. Congrats! You should expect a PM from me shortly so we can arrange shipping.

 

Thanks again to everyone who took the time to share about themselves and their pen use / desires. You were all were deserving and I just regret that I don't have 45 pens to give away!

 

ETA: If I don't hear from huhjunn by evening on Friday (29 November), I will re-do the drawing to select a new winner. Don't expect that to happen, but thought I would post it publicly so there's no questions later if this all goes pear shaped.

 

 

 

Long-time lurker coming out of the woodwork as it were. As I just passed a small, but important career milestone with flying colors and (as a reward) my wife is treating me to one of my "grail pens", I decided that I would celebrate by doing a PIF of my very first FP. It started my interest in FPs, but it has remained unused for well over a decade and I'm not a terribly sentimental type. So, I'm putting up here a late 1990s Pilot Vanishing Point in blue carbonesque with a medium 18K nib. Included is the original converter (it has a very slight blue stain), the original box, and four Pilot cartridges black ink. These look full still, but its possible some evaporation has occurred over the years. I have not tested this with ink, but it was put away clean so I expect it to work just fine. It was always a very smooth writer for me -- I stopped using it only because I found I couldn't live with the clip near my fingers. (Having bratwurst for digits is a tribulation, not least because my dogs keep wanting a taste.)

There are some conditions for this PIF:

1. If you decide not to keep this pen in the future, you MUST also PIF or give it away to someone who is new to FPs; you cannot sell the pen.

2. You must not have a collection of high-end pens already. Preferably, I would like this to go to someone who is new to FPs and would use it often (e.g., a student, a teacher) and who has been prevented from trying a VP simply because of the price.

3. I will happily pay for US postage, but if you live overseas, I ask that you cover postal costs, preferably via Paypal. I will pack it up and get a shipping quote and wait for Paypal to clear before shipping. I will mark it as a "gift" for international shipment, because that is what it is, but you are responsible for any customs duties (or bribes) that your government entity sees fit to levy.

Obviously, I have no way of enforcing these, but I ask that you respect my wishes and I suspect that the good users of FPN will do so. The honor system seems healthy here.

I will accept requests for the pen via PM until next weekend and then will use a random number generator to pick the recipient.

Finally, my apologies for the dodgy pics. A product photographer I am not.

 

 

Edited November 25, 2013 by shudaizi

[zoniguana]

Congrats huhjunn!

[huhjunn]

Thank you, I am honored!

[Obyekt]

Congratulations, huhjunn.

I am jealous

[Harlequin]

congrats huhjuhn! you will have to take pics and show them off on the VPP page (and here too, I guess ^_~). Speaking of VPP, when will we see you back in the chat room?

[penkas]

Congratulations, hujunn! My only thought after this past week of daydreaming about the Vanishing Point is that I need to get one somehow. Tips on how to save up for one are welcome

[Willowandme]

Congratulations!

[Dj Shift]

Congrats huhjunn!

 

After this week that's definately going to be one i'll have to beg my relatives for.

[huhjunn]

Thank you everyone, I will certainly take pictures and provide a writing sample in honor of the generous Shudaizi who made this PIF possible! Harlequin, I will visit the VPP chat sometime next week once my assignments are out of the way. Let me know what time you're usually there haha.

[Harlequin]

Afternoons and evenings, of course! Well, also mornings ^_~

[sitnstew]

Congrats huhjunn! As green with envy as I am, I still can't help but be excited for you! Enjoy!

[bluebunny]

Thanks to everyone who responded with their interest in Esterbrook. I received 21 replies and the random number selected is #2, which was assigned to mistykasumi.

 

This was very fun to do and I plan to offer something similar in the very near future.

Congrats mistykasumi!

[bluebunny]

congrats huhjunn on winning the VP!