Show Us Your Black Pens

[phlosar]

Here are a few from my collection. All but two are vintage hard rubber.

 

 

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g473/phlosar/IMG_1023_zps14e21ee7.jpg

 

 

Left to right: Waterman Patrician (replacement clip), Parker hard rubber NOS eyedropper, Parker Duofold hard rubber, Crocker, Platinum, Sailor, Waterman safety, Swan, three Security pens.

[tomgartin]

I've been a little behind on this thread. I had no idea so many wonderful pens (and their indulging owners) would respond to the query for photos.

 

phlosar, That's quite an inspiring collection of vintage black pens. I love the Security pens--haven't seen those before!

 

Montblanc owner and lover, You and I think alike--you know what they say about great minds. haha

 

Hari, I've never seen a clip with such a large jewel...wow! I'm guessing it's a Chinese pen? Or am I mistaken? Tell us more!

 

guilhermejf, Love your collection. That Parker 21 Super pushed me over the edge to try out some Hero 616 pens--hoping I can get along with a grip section like that, and maybe lure others into the FP addiction.

 

KrazyIvan, Is that a Pilot and a Sailor?? Seeing the two clip styles together really underscores how much a clip stands out on a black pen. Great photo for the thread.

 

jgysenbergs, How do you like the bulk filler? I'm very curious to see what people think of them, and optimistic that (fingers crossed) other brands might consider licensing that design... I could see Pilot or TWSBI using that system. What do you think?

 

olivier78860, Do you mean to say that you have vintage pens in addition to that fine collection of black modern pens? Looks like your M1000 has been used quite a bit. Is it your favorite, EDC, or what?

[hari317]

Hari, I've never seen a clip with such a large jewel...wow! I'm guessing it's a Chinese pen? Or am I mistaken? Tell us more!

 

Yes a Chinese pen called the "Hei Long Jiang". My review.

[pelman]

A couple of them in use today.

 

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n549/pelmanyaar/3E28094B-4BAE-44F6-AB16-3DB76E7D3D39-17172-00001686FA01C2A4.jpg

[hari317]

Wonderful Jayant, here is my 845:

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Pilot%20845/IMG_3392.jpg

 

sorry for the non black pens in the following group picture:

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Pilot%20845/IMG_3396.jpg

[KrazyIvan]

 

KrazyIvan, Is that a Pilot and a Sailor?? Seeing the two clip styles together really underscores how much a clip stands out on a black pen. Great photo for the thread.

 

 

 

Thank you, it is great seeing all the black pens.

 

The pen on the top is a Pilot/Namiki Custom 742 with factory stub or SU nib. The one on the bottom is a Platinum Century #3776 with a C nib (double broad).

Edited January 17, 2013 by KrazyIvan

[pelman]

Thanks Hari, it was purchased after reading your review. The 149 was also bought on your recommendation.

 

ETA: as usual nice collection of pens and photograhy.

 

Nice pens everyone. Some creative shoots.

Edited January 17, 2013 by pelman

[tomgartin]

Hari, thanks for posting the link to your review of the Hei Long Jiang. Very informative!

 

Pelman, nice photo between the Pilot and the MB caps. I really appreciate the attention to detail these two companies have demonstrated.

[Terry Brack]

Here is my Black Carter.

http://imageshack.us/a/img838/9135/blackpenpin2.jpg

 

As you can see I am enthusiastic about black pens. Here are some more

 

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/6678/blackpens1.jpg

From left to right they are, Mont Blanc 146, Modern Aurora 88, 1941 Parker Imperial Vacumatic, 1960s Parker 51, 1937 Sheaffer Crest, 1947 Aurora 88, Omas Paragon, 1930s Carter, Black Striped Parker Duofold ca. 1941, Sheaffer Pen For Men III, 1930s Oversize Sheaffer Balance, Sailor Realo.

 

Here are some opened up to show some interesting nibs and sections:

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/977/blackpennibs.jpg

 

From left to right, Parker 51, Omas Paragon, Sheaffer PFM III with inlaid nib, Nizzoli Aurora 88, Parker Imperial Vacumatic and Sheaffer Crest both with caps threads in section, Carter lever filler.

[tomgartin]

 

As you can see I am enthusiastic about black pens.

 

 

No kidding!

 

Love that Parker vacumatic in the bottom photo, and I haven't seen a Carter before. Every other post here has another brand or model I'd never seen before. I love it!

[Holdav]

I'm a little shocked I don't have more. but here are my few and apologies about the picture quality, I'm not actually sure where my camera is :S

 

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/Holdav/2013-01-18142532_zpsc2a83b3c.jpg

 

L to R: Pelikan M200, Lamy 2000, Visconti Van Gogh Maxi, Parker IM, Warerman Carene, Sailor 1911L and finally Platinum President.

[georges zaslavsky]

Here is my Black Carter.

http://imageshack.us/a/img838/9135/blackpenpin2.jpg

 

As you can see I am enthusiastic about black pens. Here are some more

 

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/6678/blackpens1.jpg

From left to right they are, Mont Blanc 146, Modern Aurora 88, 1941 Parker Imperial Vacumatic, 1960s Parker 51, 1937 Sheaffer Crest, 1947 Aurora 88, Omas Paragon, 1930s Carter, Black Striped Parker Duofold ca. 1941, Sheaffer Pen For Men III, 1930s Oversize Sheaffer Balance, Sailor Realo.

 

Here are some opened up to show some interesting nibs and sections:

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/977/blackpennibs.jpg

 

From left to right, Parker 51, Omas Paragon, Sheaffer PFM III with inlaid nib, Nizzoli Aurora 88, Parker Imperial Vacumatic and Sheaffer Crest both with caps threads in section, Carter lever filler.

That is a nice collection congrats

[tomgartin]

Holdav, I love all the reflected gold light in your photo. I'm curious though, as someone who doesn't own a Pelikan, that the gold on your M200 looks so much more dull than the pens on the other side of the photo. Maybe it's just the light in the picture, but does the Pelikan's gold look that much different in real life?

Thanks for posting your collection of lovely black pens.

[restlesscourage]

Three of my four pens fall into the black category:

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8187/8393907782_5e10d4b54b_c.jpg

Untitled by restlesscourage, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8392821285_9261ef2547_c.jpg

Untitled by restlesscourage, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8393908038_e855f7c1b3_c.jpg

Untitled by restlesscourage, on Flickr

 

L to R: Parker IM, Lamy Safari, Parker 45. The IM was my first "real" fountain pen, which I got as a gift this past Christmas. It writes nicely when it writes, but has some dry-out issues. The Safari came in the mail this week, and from now on is going to be my "carry everywhere" pen. The P45 (complete with 14k F nib) just arrived in the mail, and after doing some serious flushing ("looks like it's never been used" was not an entirely accurate description), I've got it up and running!

[tomgartin]

restlesscourage, You're a Parker fanatic. Nice. Glad you like your new Safari too. Can't kill that pen.

[NeelsK]

Ok ... I felt so ashamed for just posting one black pen, so here are some more:

 

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g459/NeelsK/20130119-IMG_0283_zpsb3b54294.jpg

 

Platinum, Pelikan, MB 146, Pelikan 1000, MB 146 , MB 146, MB Dostoevsky, MB Agatha Christie

 

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g459/NeelsK/20130119-IMG_0285_zpsed24f444.jpg

 

Eversharp, John Holland, Pelikan, MB 72, Parker 51

 

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g459/NeelsK/20130119-IMG_0290_zpsfcbbf3cf.jpg

[Holdav]

Holdav, I love all the reflected gold light in your photo. I'm curious though, as someone who doesn't own a Pelikan, that the gold on your M200 looks so much more dull than the pens on the other side of the photo. Maybe it's just the light in the picture, but does the Pelikan's gold look that much different in real life?

Thanks for posting your collection of lovely black pens.

 

Hi Tom, Yeah, its not like that in real life its a very similar gold colour to the Sailor and Platinum on the other side., I'll have a look for my camera and sort out a better picture. I can only imagine that it's because it was close to the light source (the window) and was taken with my phone.

[pelahale]

I pulled out most of my pens with black barrels (didn't pull the Watermans & other vintage ones that look entirely brown) - I noticed I have too many Sheaffer PFMs. I need to pare down my pens as I can't even use them all. The ones I'm using in rotation now are, one of the PFM IIIs (the best one with fine nib), the HomoSapiens, the 149, the Sailor Realo ProGear. I've found the rest aren't good enough or too much of a pain to clean-out to rotate through anymore.

 

http://pleeho.smugmug.com/Hobbies/fountainPens/i-HBxTprC/0/L/_-3-L.jpg

[tomgartin]

NeelsK, The detail on that Dostoevsky is mesmerizing...

Thanks for posting more. You've got a beautiful collection

 

Holdav, no worries. Just wanted to see how similar they were since the photo seemed to accentuate a difference that isn't really there. I use the HDR mode on my iPhone camera and it's always doing crazy things like that. Thanks again for sharing your collection

 

pelahale, Thanks for posting your very expansive collection. Looks like they're about to commit mutiny against the computer!

Is that one on the right side a Newton micarta pen? It's enormous!

Also, I wish I was in a position to help you cull the pens you don't have room for. Looks like you've taken very nice care of all of them.

 

 

Happy writing, everyone

[esterbex]

Pelahale, my eye fell upon that rocker blotter....from whence didst thou acquire that work of art?