Don't Just Tell Us About The Pen You're Using *show* Us!, 2017

[catbert]

The ink is Diamine Asa Blue. This pen is destined to leave here too. I have no need or use for nibs like this. Haven't decided on whether to sell it or give it away. As I am giving away the Balladeer it may be a loss too far for me to give this too, but if I find a suitable recipient I might.

 

 

Give it a chance before you move it on - you might like it. I don't 'need' my OBBs, but they are fun.

[Cryptos]

All my writing is done with fine / extra fine nibs. While the OBB is a short-lived laugh, I don't like having stuff lying about unused. It seems quite the waste, and hence the desire to divest.

[dcwaites]

My Parker Super 21 has a cap like a Parker 45, and a 51 Special filler (hoop).

 

Your cap looks like a normal Parker 51 GF cap. What sort of filler does it have?

[Cryptos]

It's a hoop filler. It does not say "special" nor "51" leading me to believe that my due diligence was lacking and I paid a 51 price for a 21. The nib is gold though, so Super 21? If the nib is compatible with the standard 51 size then I have a spare body I can swap it into. At the moment I have the "21" inked though coz I was playing with it.

 

Edit: the pen is significantly shorter and slimmer than a Mk1 51 (I have a real clunker in the pen cup).

[Kaveh]

Yes it is, and I am giving it away.

 

 

 

Edit: having done a bit of reading around I now believe this pen is actually a Demi. It has the hoop filler - doesn't say 'special' - a gold cap with a pearl 'jewel', and a honking great gold nib. It thinner and shorter than a standard Mk1 51. Of course it could be a frankenpen.

 

 

A very fun nib to use. I have two Parker 61s with similar nibs, I am also not sure if the nibs are original or ground. Your post tempted me to ink one of them

 

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

 

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

 

BTW: does anyone know were I can buy a 61 section? The black one has a crack and you get inky fingers.

Edited February 12, 2017 by Kaveh

[eliweisz]

Warning...Wet ink

 

You know your ampersands

 

Great choice of inks!

 

 

 

... having done a bit of reading around I now believe this pen is actually a Demi. It has the hoop filler - doesn't say 'special' - a gold cap with a pearl 'jewel', and a honking great gold nib. It thinner and shorter than a standard Mk1 51. Of course it could be a frankenpen.

A monster indeed!

 

Here, another (and the last) of the pens I have on loan since December '16. A large Monteverde, model unknown. With some classic Pelikan (120/140) styling cues, but much larger than those old Birds. Poor finish (badly corroded plating on clip and cap band; the latter went loose when I was cleaning the pen, and has been returned in place with two tiny drops of lacquer). Very smooth M nib - don't know if it's a Schmidt or Jowo. Surprisingly good writer.

http://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3900/31957830194_5ee6377f4c_c.jpg

http://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3681/32760354956_b4b4fabd1e_c.jpg

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http://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2461/32700311291_7e58c7afb4_c.jpg

Edited February 12, 2017 by eliweisz

[da vinci]

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af344/996nick2009/Fountain%20Pens/image_zps30asheqc.jpeg

[catbert]

All my writing is done with fine / extra fine nibs. While the OBB is a short-lived laugh, I don't like having stuff lying about unused. It seems quite the waste, and hence the desire to divest.

 

[Saint_Ranger]

http://i.imgur.com/5eujrqp.jpg

[perfaddict]

[Oranges and Apples]

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x232/JohnCruzNg/IMG_20170213_145524971_HDR_zpsd6ulmgef.jpg

 

Pilot M90 in Medium

Pilot Custom Smoke 823 in Fine

 

In the background:

Pilot Acroball 3

Uni Jetstream 3

Edited February 13, 2017 by Oranges and Apples

[Occipital Lobe]

Todays goodness is an M800 medium stub by John Sorowka inked with Tsuki Yo

 

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q485/Occipital_Lobe/Pens/Inked/F131B1B3-682B-4CC0-A5BB-C78DA7C26210_zpsutsmaldr.jpg

 

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q485/Occipital_Lobe/Pens/Inked/8700596C-1265-4586-9468-C128ECD3E3A5_zps918gzyrg.jpg

[liston]

I admire his work.

[Oranges and Apples]

Welcome! And what a fountain pen to discover so early in this hobby.

 

I am going to warn you though, the Pilot Custom 823 is going to ruin many other high end pens for you as it is one of my best writers. It is hard to get another fountain pen that could write better or even just as well.

 

 

Edited February 13, 2017 by Oranges and Apples

[Helen350]

FPR Jaipur Demonstrator - 1.0 stub nib. Chesterfield Antique Orchid

[tmenyc]

After test driving a number of pens I had just restored for sale, it was time to fill my case with a couple of my favorites...and neither of these

will be found for sale during my lifetime..

 

 

 

Tim

[Inky.Fingers]

Eli. Your italic and bastarda are coming along amazing.

 

Welcomeback Skysora

 

 

 

Edited February 15, 2017 by _InkyFingers

[Heldin]

Using these three pens in my journal today (hence no photos of 'real' writing, my journal is private )

 

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z480/Heldinnen/15022017_zpsjqyrwt8b.jpg

[eliweisz]

After test driving a number of pens I had just restored for sale, it was time to fill my case with a couple of my favorites...and neither of these

will be found for sale during my lifetime..

 

Tim

Keep 'em, Tim

 

Eli. Your italic and bastarda are coming along amazing.

 

Thank you! Practice, practice, and practice...

And once again, I'm impressed by the sheer beauty of your writing samples.

 

Here, my pocket pens - "little guys", as I use to call them.

(L-R: Kaweco Classic Sport, Franklin-Christoph XLV, Waterman 52V, Sheaffer Crest Tuckaway, Platinum Pocket, Kaweco Liliput)

 

http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/582/31943218894_f77c4904ff_c.jpg

 

http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/741/32786472865_1bc61aa83a_c.jpg

 

http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/561/31943217554_c69011530f_c.jpg

 

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[JMTB]