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Looking for: Camlin pens (minus SD/Trinity/Elegante)

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I am super in awe! The only pen there I desperately want and haven't been able to find is the Aurora 88 with silver furniture. I have wanted one for years but they NEVER come up on the secondary market. <sigh>

 

Just lovely! Thanks for sharing pictures!

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I am super in awe! The only pen there I desperately want and haven't been able to find is the Aurora 88 with silver furniture. I have wanted one for years but they NEVER come up on the secondary market. <sigh>

 

Just lovely! Thanks for sharing pictures!

Thanks! I had a heck of a time finding the 88 (and it was spendy!) but I've seen a few since, mostly in Japan. This one was purchased from Kingdom Note, which is a pain in the ass to deal with - not only do they not ship internationally, they refuse to accept international credit cards, even though their payment processor supports it. I had to have a friend who lives in Tokyo wire them the money. Still; worth it! Next time I run across another, I'll ping you.

On the Hunt For:

1) Atelier Simoni ID Demonstrator Natural Rhodium (As if it existed.)

2) Moresi 2nd Limited Edition Delta Demonstrator

3) y.y. Pen Club #4 and #10

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mmm you know how I'm lusting for that Usagiya limited ed :3 your just tempting me knowing its no longer available LOL

speaking of which that Profit Junior came from Nagasawa? meaning it should have a totally transparent feed as well?

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"if I've missed any that adhere to my collection rules, do let me know. Cheers!"

 

For your consideration..Bexley Deluxe Demonstrator..417/1000 white Au hardware..

button filler. On mine swapped out the black sack for a clear..

 

Fred

"Believe" ~ Harry Houdini

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Totally stealing that Muji box idea!

Use it in good health! Cutting the inserts was a bit of a pain, but in the end the result was worth it.

 

mmm you know how I'm lusting for that Usagiya limited ed :3 your just tempting me knowing its no longer available LOL

speaking of which that Profit Junior came from Nagasawa? meaning it should have a totally transparent feed as well?

Yup, it does have a transparent feed. I just looked at it, and there's still ink in it from the last fill that I haven't flushed. I actually have a regular Profit Jr. as well (from Engeika), which also has the clear feed.

 

"if I've missed any that adhere to my collection rules, do let me know. Cheers!"

 

For your consideration..Bexley Deluxe Demonstrator..417/1000 white Au hardware..

button filler. On mine swapped out the black sack for a clear..

Thanks for the heads up! In my collection notes though I have down that all the Bexley Deluxe Demos had two-tone nibs, is that right? I'd be all up for a single-tone white gold/rhodium. Allowing for two-tones would bring in at least a Conklin and one more Sailor as well, but I haven't crossed that bridge yet. If you have an example with a single-tone nib, I would *love* to see it if only for an excuse to start the hunt again!

On the Hunt For:

1) Atelier Simoni ID Demonstrator Natural Rhodium (As if it existed.)

2) Moresi 2nd Limited Edition Delta Demonstrator

3) y.y. Pen Club #4 and #10

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Thanks for the heads up! In my collection notes though I have down that all the Bexley Deluxe Demos had two-tone nibs, is that right? I'd be all up for a single-tone white gold/rhodium. Allowing for two-tones would bring in at least a Conklin and one more Sailor as well, but I haven't crossed that bridge yet. If you have an example with a single-tone nib, I would *love* to see it if only for an excuse to start the hunt again!

 

In your curation rules for my collection are:

- Must be colorless transparent, including a major part of the cap

- Must be monochrome (rhodium, sterling, stainless, aluminum, etc. furniture OK, gold etc. not)

- Must not be a collaboration with a non-pen company (e.g. Porsche, Momo, Lamborghini)

- Must have been available at retail

- No frankenpens/customs (e.g. Edison customs to which there would be no end)

 

No mention of two-tone nibs being verboten..on the Bexley nib there is a rhodium plated

chevron which would be uncomplicated to remove..or purchase a monotone 14k nib from

R. Binder/J. Mottishaw..Enjoy your demonstrator pens...Take care....

 

Fred

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Please do that! I desperately want one. Thanks for the help! Kingdom Note is where I get a lot of inks, so perhaps White Rabbit Express could help me there, if they ever get another one.

 

Also, tell me about the Sailor Professional Gear Realo Demo Hougado Ltd. Ed. (20). It looks amazing! It looks like a piston filler ... is it? Where did you get it? Enquiring minds want to know!!!! :P

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Please do that! I desperately want one. Thanks for the help! Kingdom Note is where I get a lot of inks, so perhaps White Rabbit Express could help me there, if they ever get another one.

 

Also, tell me about the Sailor Professional Gear Realo Demo Hougado Ltd. Ed. (20). It looks amazing! It looks like a piston filler ... is it? Where did you get it? Enquiring minds want to know!!!! :P

 

+1. If I could but the PG realo demo today, I would!

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Having finally 'completed' my collection at present (until more are released!) I thought I'd take a moment to share my collection of clear demonstrators, along with a solution for pen storage I haven't seen before that I think works well.

 

The curation rules for my collection are:

- Must be colorless transparent, including a major part of the cap

- Must be monochrome (rhodium, sterling, stainless, aluminum, etc. furniture OK, gold etc. not)

- Must not be a collaboration with a non-pen company (e.g. Porsche, Momo, Lamborghini)

- Must have been available at retail

- No frankenpens/customs (e.g. Edison customs to which there would be no end)

 

Without further ado:

 

http://i.imgur.com/ItlNfTW.jpg

 

The storage is via a combination of the 5-drawer Muji acrylic box (absolutely the perfect size, and appropriate for clear demonstrators in particular) and Gary Lehrer's pen trays, cut to size.

 

http://i.imgur.com/s2IG6k7.jpg

 

Not quite full, but getting there. The last few pens are my non-demonstrator EDCs.

 

http://i.imgur.com/HcfL7Pa.jpg

 

Tray 1:

Conid Bulkfiller Titanium Flattop
Delta Dolcevita IT Demonstrator Oversize
Visconti Opera Crystal
Aurora Ottantotto (88) Vintage Demo
Aurora Optima Demonstrator
Stipula Etruria Nuda
Delta Dolcevita IT Demonstrator
Sailor KOP Demo
Sailor Professional Gear Realo Demo Hougado Ltd. Ed. (20)
Sailor Professional Gear Lumiere Usagi Ltd. Ed. (20)
Visconti Van Gogh Crystal Demonstrator Maxi
Stipula Twister Demo
Visconti Van Gogh Crystal Demonstrator Mini
http://i.imgur.com/3sLu5GI.jpg
Tray 2:
Omas 360 Vision HT
Sailor 1911 Rhodium Trim Demonstrator
Pelikan M1005
Omas Ogiva Vision
Platinum 3776 Sai Soft Medium
Platinum 3776 Motosu
Platinum Nice Pur
Aurora Cube
Franklin-Christoph Model 40 Pocket
Stipula Paparazzi I
Pilot Custom Heritage 92
Stipula Vedo Demonstrator
Pilot Custom 74

 

http://i.imgur.com/uXGy68s.jpg

 

Tray 3:

TWSBI Vac 700
Stipula Bon Voyage
Pelikan M205
Sailor Professional Gear Slim Demo
TWSBI Diamond 580AL
TWSBI Mini
Stipula Passaporto
Waterman Phileas Kultur
Monteverde Artista Crystal
Platinum Balance
Pilot Prera Iro-Ai
Lamy Vista
Padrino Demo Clear
http://i.imgur.com/UfpLCvx.jpg
Tray 4:
Dollar Demo
Pilot Petit1 2G Noncolor PSP20F
Noodler's Konrad
Noodler's Ahab Flex
Nemosine Singularity
FPR Dilli
Sailor Clear Candy
Pelikan Pelikano P480 Transparent
Pilot Crystal
Sailor Profit Junior
Noodler's Nib Creaper Flex
Pilot Penmanship
FPR Guru

http://i.imgur.com/9nZ1q0V.jpg

 

Tray 5:

J. Herbin FP
Borghini Sport
Platinum Preppy (Noodler's)
[Expansion room!]
Lamy Safari
Kuretake Brush Pen
Nakaya Carbon
Visconti Homo Sapiens Steel Age Midi
Now let's see yours! And please, if I've missed any that adhere to my collection rules, do let me know. Cheers!

 

This is just amazing! :yikes: :wub:

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In your curation rules for my collection are:

- Must be monochrome (rhodium, sterling, stainless, aluminum, etc. furniture OK, gold etc. not)

- No frankenpens/customs (e.g. Edison customs to which there would be no end)

No mention of two-tone nibs being verboten..on the Bexley nib there is a rhodium plated

chevron which would be uncomplicated to remove..or purchase a monotone 14k nib from

R. Binder/J. Mottishaw..Enjoy your demonstrator pens...Take care....

 

Fred

(emphasis added). Thanks, though.

 

Please do that! I desperately want one. Thanks for the help! Kingdom Note is where I get a lot of inks, so perhaps White Rabbit Express could help me there, if they ever get another one.

 

Also, tell me about the Sailor Professional Gear Realo Demo Hougado Ltd. Ed. (20). It looks amazing! It looks like a piston filler ... is it? Where did you get it? Enquiring minds want to know!!!! :P

Hougado (aka Pen Gallery) has lots of custom Sailors. Personally I've also been on the hunt for the two Ramune-bottle colored demos which seem quite special, but it's been years since they sold out, and I haven't seen one on the secondary market even once.

On the Hunt For:

1) Atelier Simoni ID Demonstrator Natural Rhodium (As if it existed.)

2) Moresi 2nd Limited Edition Delta Demonstrator

3) y.y. Pen Club #4 and #10

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nice selection ;) unless you have boatloads of money then a pfm demonstrator or a 149 demonstrator or a rare 139 demonstrator might be a nice add. I just have a 360 vision Bronze and Ogiva Vision in terms of demonstrators

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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How about the Herbin Eyedropper - not sure if it hits all the criteria!

 

Looks fantastic, congratulations!

For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love. -Carl Sagan

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Beautiful collection, thanks for sharing it! I admire your focus and discipline :) would love to see what they look like all inked as well!

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