What Pen Did You Get Today?

[rahulg]

Fleamarket finds in (surprise!) Hyderabad, India: Found a Blue Parker 45 M, banged up Parker 21, Sheaffer Triumph Imperial and a wonderful Swan ED with a 14k nib. The whole lot cost around 13.30 US Dollars (surprise!)

 

 

 

Edited to add picture, sorry about the quality.

 

Edited January 19, 2009 by rahulg

[shahrincamille]

This one's not for myself actually, but a gift for my eldest son's 13th birthday

 

I've always noticed him holding his pencils and ballpoints at an angle - about 45-50 degrees - which is certainly not ideal for those writing instruments, but perfect for a fountain pen

 

But I digress... I got him a Parker Urban Metro Metallic in chrome trim... nice curvy metal body, with a smooth medium steel nib. I had his name engraved on the barrel

 

This pen felt so good in the hand, though, with just the right balance and heft, and the nib is so smooth with excellent flow, that I'm seriously contemplating getting one for myself as a daily user if not for the fact that I already have way too many pens

 

 

 

Shahrin

[Atomsk]

It was yesterday, but a black M Nib Waterman Phileas for $25 at office depot.

[diplomat]

Oh, well, today one of my "dream pens" was in the mail. A stunning stickered Lamy Safari in Savanna Green. It has even the box! I didn't know about the box, it's really cool. Like a do-it-yourself Ikea plastic and paper box. With the plastic made of same plastic of the pen!

 

Cool!!!

[shahrincamille]

At last, the vintage Tabo V in black celluloid and a transparent striped ink window, with a flexy nib

 

It didn't make it here the first time round (it did reach Malaysia, but not me) last November as while on its way here, someone tried to steal the pen and ended up damaging it :mad: . Somehow it made it back to the sender in Italy who managed to repair it and sent it back to me again earlier this year

 

 

 

Shahrin

[Breck]

My first Conway Stewart! A vintage No. 479 in black chased plastic with nickel trim and a fine flexible nib! Took me a couple of dip-tests to find the sweet spot, but how sweet it is!

 

I'm very surprised to find that I really really like the short lever, as well! Methinks an English focus to my collection might be afoot, long-term...

[DeaconKC]

A very nice Esterbrook J in Gray, beautiful stripes in the pattern and I'm not sure whether it's the light or dark gray! Guess I'll just have get another to compare them, right?

[HerosNSuch]

None today, but I'm waiting anxiously for an Esterbrook SJ, a Sheaffer No Nonsene, a Sheaffer Craftsman, and a University. It's driving me a little nuts. Every day this week it's been excitement and then disapointment at the mailbox.

I'm starting to think that the post-man has a vendetta against me.

 

Edit to add:

I'm also waiting for a Cross ATX but it's coming from Canada, so I have no great expectations that it'll get here in any hury as US Customs loooooooooooooves to hold up international packages that have a good heft without much volume.

 

Still nothing.

 

 

[jd50ae]

I got me a Japanese Jumbo from our fellow member (Dave) better known as chumpowie.

 

Its the one on top. The Blue No Nonsense is for reference.

Edited January 21, 2009 by jd50ae

[Breck]

I got me a Japanese Jumbo from our fellow member (Dave) better known as chumpowie.

 

Its the one on top. The Blue No Nonsense is for reference.

 

Huh. Wonder why they call it a Jumbo...?

 

Anyway, I got my 1950s era Pelikan 400 with a lucious OBB nib. First Pelikan, but definitely not the last!

[HerosNSuch]

WooHoo! :clap1:

 

University Lady Pen in red marble and an Esterbrook SJ wth a FANTASTIC imprint. Both in one day. The postman must have called off his vendetta.

[Breck]

WooHoo! :clap1:

 

University Lady Pen in red marble and an Esterbrook SJ wth a FANTASTIC imprint. Both in one day. The postman must have called off his vendetta.

 

Congrats! The postmen *do* eventually relent, after all.

[HerosNSuch]

WooHoo! :clap1:

 

University Lady Pen in red marble and an Esterbrook SJ wth a FANTASTIC imprint. Both in one day. The postman must have called off his vendetta.

 

Congrats! The postmen *do* eventually relent, after all.

 

 

I hate to interupt the thread, but I just noticed that Murderface has the funniest avatars I've ever seen.

[Deirdre]

http://www.stylophilesonline.com/images/0107/IRKB3-a.jpg

[Silvermink]

I got my Pilot Bamboo in the mail. Yay!

[Jimmy James]

I got 10 Hero 336s from speerbob (purchased via eBay). I bought over the weekend, and he shipped yesterday. I can't say good enough things about Bob as a seller. I haven't yet inked any of the pens, but they're short (he warns of that in the ad)! Happily, the cap adds enough length to be a good size posted.

[CarolinaWriter]

The mail man delivered my new (to me) Parker 51. Now, I understand what all the fuss is about these pens. Wowowow! Just bought another one this morning.

 

Sigh, there goes the pen budget...

[alexalex]

Nakaya Portable Writer (in "kuro-tamenuri" finish)

It's a beuaty... I am speechless

 

a.

 

[Breck]

WooHoo! :clap1:

 

University Lady Pen in red marble and an Esterbrook SJ wth a FANTASTIC imprint. Both in one day. The postman must have called off his vendetta.

 

Congrats! The postmen *do* eventually relent, after all.

 

 

I hate to interupt the thread, but I just noticed that Murderface has the funniest avatars I've ever seen.

 

Aw shucks, thanks. I mean...Success!

 

Anyway, back on topic, everyone! Gimme more good/bad ideas and share your exultation!

[liapuyat]

A good friend took me to lunch earlier today, and I received my Pilot Prera in Pink (F nib) with two Pilot Iroshizuku inks Tsuki-yo (Moonlit Night) and Kiri-same (Misty Rain). Best. Dessert. Ever.