Sanyal Soumitra's Mini Indian Pen Reviews & Ink Tests

[sanyalsoumitra]

A fully restored Mhatre Writer ED pen with original nib, made by mix & match from the scrap lot. One shop at Flora Fountain had asked me Rs 10000/- for this pen-crazy, but true!! Definitely I did not buy that fancy priced pen. For this one I had paid about Rs 50 for the various scrap pens apiece in this lot and later a little bit of mix and match!

This pen is really from an older pen lot, it took a little time to get the clip spring fitted from the shop.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 4, 2015 by sanyalsoumitra

[Sailor Kenshin]

Fellowship Sleek :

 

Love to see all these different pens. This one in particular has that 'cuteness' I appreciate. Thanks for sharing the results.

[Irfandoc]

Sir can you tell where can I find wing sung 233 in Mumbai, or online. I was looking for it with no success since long time.

[panu]

I want an advise from Mr Sanyal.

 

I use a REYNOLDS SIGNATURE (Indian) pen ; converter of which got deformed recently , and it does not enter the barrel.However Ink Cartridges can be inserted. I wanted to use this pen in Eyedropper mode but there is a leakage from the Ring joint at the bottom of the pen.

http://i59.tinypic.com/5u4lsi.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/1eqs0n.jpg

Where i can get Converter ?Jinhao Converter (Plastic) does not fit. Not any other.

 

You have written in this post that by applying VASELIN u stopped leakage of your pen.Can u explain ?

 

 

I posted about my early collection of FPs but in a wrong place i.e in USA forum.

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/243261-reynolds-fountain-pen-and-other/

 

My Present Collection

 

http://i60.tinypic.com/13z5rad.jpg

 

http://i61.tinypic.com/rvki6c.jpg

Edited July 3, 2015 by panu

[sanyalsoumitra]

I want an advise from Mr Sanyal.

 

I use a REYNOLDS SIGNATURE (Indian) pen ; converter of which got deformed recently , and it does not enter the barrel.However Ink Cartridges can be inserted. I wanted to use this pen in Eyedropper mode but there is a leakage from the Ring joint at the bottom of the pen.

http://i59.tinypic.com/5u4lsi.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/1eqs0n.jpg

Where i can get Converter ?Jinhao Converter (Plastic) does not fit. Not any other.

 

You have written in this post that by applying VASELIN u stopped leakage of your pen.Can u explain ?

 

 

I posted about my early collection of FPs but in a wrong place i.e in USA forum.

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/243261-reynolds-fountain-pen-and-other/

 

My Present Collection

 

http://i60.tinypic.com/13z5rad.jpg

 

http://i61.tinypic.com/rvki6c.jpg

Hi many people advise to use a thin smear of silicone grease in the threads to use a converter type pen as an eye dropper pen. I would not be knowing where to buy silicone grease. But using simple petroleum jelly ie Vaseline is easy remedy... not official method though. There would be no damage in my observation but a bit thicker grease is better. The thread pitch is perhaps more on converter pens for quick opening. Pls try a little Vaseline and let me know.

[sanyalsoumitra]

New pen : ASA Samrat

 

[Sailor Kenshin]

That's beautiful! What are the filler options?

[L.Velvet]

It is indeed a cool pen

[sanyalsoumitra]

That's beautiful! What are the filler options?

ED Cartridge and converter. ASA pens call it 3-in-1 system.

[panu]

A Qustion to the Expert Mr. Sanyal

 

I am in search of a camlin old model - nib of which had a shaeffers snorkel like patthern.I used this pen in my school days during end 90s.Can you please name that Camlin model which had a Shaffers Imperial like nib?

 

http://i58.tinypic.com/rm3988.jpg

Edited July 8, 2015 by panu

[sanyalsoumitra]

A Qustion to the Expert Mr. Sanyal

 

I am in search of a camlin old model - nib of which had a shaeffers snorkel like patthern.I used this pen in my school days during end 90s.Can you please name that Camlin model which had a Shaffers Imperial like nib?

 

http://i58.tinypic.com/rm3988.jpg

Sorry I do not know about a camlin pen with sheafer like nib.

[sanyalsoumitra]

Sorry I do not know about a camlin pen with sheafer like nib.

Hi again. Btw I am no expert , just a learner. Rather just call me by name. Thank you.

[panu]

This is a unique hobby. Its good that before all fountain pens rested in museums some

people like you and many here restored the Fountain pen fever.

 

Hope Indians pens become artistic looking and can compete with chinese pens in

the world market in cheap price . Even unknown chinese pens like Dikwaen offers

so much artistry look and good performance nowadays.

[amondalju]

I want an advise from Mr Sanyal.

 

I use a REYNOLDS SIGNATURE (Indian) pen ; converter of which got deformed recently , and it does not enter the barrel.However Ink Cartridges can be inserted. I wanted to use this pen in Eyedropper mode but there is a leakage from the Ring joint at the bottom of the pen.

http://i59.tinypic.com/5u4lsi.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/1eqs0n.jpg

Where i can get Converter ?Jinhao Converter (Plastic) does not fit. Not any other.

 

You have written in this post that by applying VASELIN u stopped leakage of your pen.Can u explain ?

 

 

I posted about my early collection of FPs but in a wrong place i.e in USA forum.

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/243261-reynolds-fountain-pen-and-other/

 

My Present Collection

 

http://i60.tinypic.com/13z5rad.jpg

 

http://i61.tinypic.com/rvki6c.jpg

You can buy it from hardware store. I bought one tube @40/- from nearby hardware store. Made by m-seal. Also take your pen to store to hardware store if you need an o-ring.

 

I am using Pilot 78G in eyedropper mode using silicone grease.

[sanyalsoumitra]

 

Ink tested one new Camlin 47 today. Here is what I wrote down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[hari317]

The Camlin 47 is a Montblanc Monterosa design.

[prashant.tikekar]

I have airmail pen (77P I think) very much same as camlin 47

[drmukherjee]

Hello sir , I work in medical college just next to college street , I am looking for some reasonably priced pens under 200.. Can you suggest some local shops.. Thank you

[Samrat]

Impressive collection of old Indian pens....and quite a bit of endeavour to restore them...hats off to you ....

[Humanities]

Thank you for sharing your reviews! I have a friend who travels home to Bangalore, India (from Green Bay, WI of all places!) once or twice a year, and I'll have her keep an eye out for pen bargains!