What Was Your Last Impulsive Pen Acquisition?

[dan in montreal]

 

I had considered trying a music nib when I got my Pro-Gear Slim (a friend of mine who collects Sailor pens has one with a music nib but couldn't find it for me to try) so I opted for getting a zoom nib, just to have something a little different. I like it, but I think the nib is a little on the dry side, so I haven't quite found the ideal ink for it yet.

I have a vintage Parkette retrofitted with a 14C music nib and feed harvested from a no-name lever filler, and OMG -- the flex is amazing.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

I also hesitated between the music and zoom nibs. They've got so many nibs to choose from. I'll let you know how it feels when I get it!

 

Sailor Music nib is ground differently from Pilot's. Pilot's is more like a regular stub. Sailor's is ground to be used at a near-vertical angle, so it can be pretty uncomfortable to use as a normal stub. Mine skipped a lot until I tilted the pen almost vertically. I've had it reground at a pen show to a beautiful crisp cursive italic with very high line variation--hairline to something like 1.2mm.

Thanks for confirming what I've read here and there. Eventually, if the angle is too uncomfortable, I just might follow your lead.

[tonybelding]

Sheaffer Imperial VI Touchdown-filler from fleaBay for $36 plus shipping. According to the seller, unrestored but working. Which means it's overdue for a new sac and plunger seal, but I can handle that.

 

The VI with its polished stainless steel cap seems to be one of the scarcer variants, and to me the most attractive. Probably worth buying for that cap alone.

[AlexLeGrande]

Hero H710. I got a killer deal on this odd duck of a pen. Still in shipment from China.

[Karmachanic]

1950s Pelikan Tortoise 400 OM, From the Classifieds.

[Intensity]

A couple weeks back it was Retro 51 Tornado "Buzz" rollerball (since arrived and swapped to Uni Signo RT1 Blue-Black refill). Now also waiting for Retro 51 Tornado "The System" in silver metal version, which will be a holiday gift for a family member.

[Addertooth]

I got sucker-punched by a pen which I was unaware existed. It was a 1990s French Eversharp Skyline... that was common enough. It had the smooth stainless steel cap (possibly very well chromed brass?) and the transluscent blue demonstrator body which drew my attention.

 

It hit me at one of my cardinal weaknesses... the whole "when am I likely to see one of those again?... Get IT!".

Edited December 17, 2019 by Addertooth

[Biber]

It hit me at one of my cardinal weaknesses... the whole "when am I likely to see one of those again?... Get IT!".

 

DAMN, that one gets a lot of us!

[Noihvo]

 

 

[inkstainedruth]

Wow. That Angel's Delight is a pretty pen. I can see why you went on impulse....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Noihvo]

[Joe in Seattle]

Diplomat aero silver with steel F nib. Less than half retail price is my excuse.

[oregano]

Lovely and unexpected match, Noihvo. I just made bought an unrestored Parker duofold jr in Mandarin yellow. I really hope it can be restored! Looks perfect otherwise, and comes in a set with the box. I’ve wanted one since forever, and haven’t seen any come up at a good price, so I took the bait lol.

[Addertooth]

Two snatch purchases within a few days of each other.

 

Pen Number 1.

Eversharp has a group of pens which are collectively referred to as "Coronets", however, only the models which were marketed to Jewelry stores were dubbed as "Coronets" by Wahl-Eversharp. All of my previous pens from that family were the stationary store version (non-jewelry store version). I spotted the "Self Fitting Point" on this pen (the silver colored block on the nib which allows the flex to be adjusted by sliding it towards the tip for stiffness, or towards the section to allow flex), as well as the Gold filled cap on the butt end of the pen. Those two identifying features established the pen was the less common Jewelry store version. The plating, although not perfect, was in very good condition as well.

 

Pen Number 2.

The Waterman Lady Patricia pens have been one of the few models which I have attempted to collect many variants of (Persian, Onyx, Black Hard Rubber, Sterling) . I had been unable to find a "turquoise" version which did not go for a price that made me wince. This example has exceptionally good color in the Celluloid. The blues were deep, along with well defined gold and brown within the pattern. The gold finish was also in very good condition. Along with the Coronet, it also exhibits good flex.

 

Both arrived today, this was their first photo opportunity.

 

[seoulseeker]

A montblanc 149 last week.

 

I'm still mulling whether I should have gone for the OM nib but I really didnt want to wait the quoted 3-4 weeks.

[Misfit]

A Levenger True Writer in Wintergreen that was 51% off. I chose a M nib because I already have a True Writer with a F nib.

[Mannyonpil]

It would be easier for me to write an account of the pens that were not impulse purchases...

[Newjelan]

 

 

 

 

Well Noihvo, congratulations on your purchase. I impulsively bought this pen on Friday (19/12) after seeing it in a tiny pen store in rural Japan. It’s beautiful and I was surprised with the Medium nib as it’s almost as broad as my broad nibbed Sailors. However, I think that’s largely to do with the softness of the 21k nib.

[Intensity]

Also it’s important what ink is used. I have a 14k Sailor EF and 21K EF. The 21K is only the tiniest amount wider in writing, but the ink used makes the most difference. A wet ink—and soft paper— can increase line thickness significantly.

[Noihvo]

Also it’s important what ink is used. I have a 14k Sailor EF and 21K EF. The 21K is only the tiniest amount wider in writing, but the ink used makes the most difference. A wet ink—and soft paper— can increase line thickness significantly.

 

[sansenri]

A Santini Libra, but one day to Christmas can it still be considered impulsive?