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I have some Estie nibs, but not a Brause. I just loaned the pen to Sinistral1, perhaps she can comment?

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I'm packing the pen over to my local art supply store that has Brause, Speedball, Hunt, etc. nibs, to see which ones will work. I shall report my findings.

 

It is, indeed, a very cool pen - large, too.

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Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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Very cool!

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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I hope I can get one of these and a spors glass nib pen one day!

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I've wanted a Spoors too. This is much cheaper.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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How much are these worth? I have no idea how to price pens like these or any vintage pens really.

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How much are these worth? I have no idea how to price pens like these or any vintage pens really.

. There's one on eBay for $40 with free shipping.

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Looks like they range from $15-50 on ebay, but most will need to be resaced.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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I saw one that ended at 4 dollars plus shipping but I couldn't bid on it so i let it slide... I also would probably break it if i tried to restore it so ill probably buy one from someone at FPN sometime later rather than traverse the fleabay.

If anybody wants to buy a FPR triveni, a waterman's crusader with a modified barrel, or faber castell pitt brush pens I have one just for you!

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http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2015-Inklings/2015-Ink_0116.jpg

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2015-Inklings/2015-Ink_0117.jpg

2015-Ink_0117.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I'm packing the pen over to my local art supply store that has Brause, Speedball, Hunt, etc. nibs, to see which ones will work. I shall report my findings.

 

It is, indeed, a very cool pen - large, too.

I was wondering what you found out, I just purchased one of these. Once I check the sack I will be nterested to know which nibs work with this pen :)

Sam O

"A fountain pen with a bad nib is like a Ferrari with a flat tyre..." - Brian Gray, Edison pens

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You may need to PM Sinistral1 and reminder her to update her post.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

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you will find speedball nibs on ebay ,as the small brass tube delivers ink just under the overfeed, other nibs wont work, therefore I managed to tinker overfeeds with tin taken from snapcans ,and eventually succeeded to use other nibs brands of the same size .

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I have not tried the other nibs in the pen - got a little side tracked. However, I agree that any same sized nib that has a top reservoir and fits in a standard nib holder should work. Most good art supply stores should have a large selection of Speedball nibs, including some for lefties.

Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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I like your "St Elmo's Fire" step monster 😀

"And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.". Matthew 4:19

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Are there flexible nibs that fit it?

If anybody wants to buy a FPR triveni, a waterman's crusader with a modified barrel, or faber castell pitt brush pens I have one just for you!

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I like your "St Elmo's Fire" step monster

 

You are the only one who has ever gotten it.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You are the only one who has ever gotten it.

Too Funny!!! College memories 😉

 

I enjoyed your review also 😊

"And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.". Matthew 4:19

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Thanks!

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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