What Are Some Other Examples Of Ribbed Fountain Pens?

[Aysedasi]

I had a ribbed Platinum 3776 but foolishly sold it. So I've just bought another one (used) from Ebay. Its a very nice pen. I've also got a yellow Bexley Stalwart which is also a pleasant pen, if slightly too small for my liking. I really want the Sailor, but I'm struggling to find one with anything other than a fine nib, which is fairly useless to me.....

[hari317]

Waterman 100 year pen. I think the Japanese versions are based on this.

[mana]

rOtring 900 would certainly fit the description and be durable enough to carry around.

[dogpoet]

Does the Pilot Vortex count? The ribbed rubber section is most of the length of the pen, even if it's one of the least classic looking fountain pens ever made.

[mitto]

No body has mentioned the Parker 75 that has a ribbed section. A great pen.

Edited January 26, 2018 by mitto

[whichwatch]

I realize this is an old thread come back to life, but better late than never, right?

 

Left to right are Montblanc Virginia Woolf, Diplomat Aero (ribbed longitudinally and a terrific bargain), and two older Sailor 1911L's

 

http://www.fototime.com/%7B258ACA7C-57E4-4A05-9513-7E46F5A192C2%7D/origpict/Ribbed.png

[eharriett]

Wow! That’s awesome, you guys!

 

Since I started this thread, I managed to find the parts to a Bexley Gemstone and get it assembled (on road right now, but I can post a pic of it after I’m home). Right next to the Waterman 100 Years it looks like a pretty close match and a swell writer. I’m still interested in a 3776 but haven not pulled trigger yet. I really wanted one with a music nib, which means someone would have to retro fit one on there, but I may be backing away from that stance since I get a really swell Pilot 74 with a music. I saw those Mont Blancs. I’m kind of interested, but I don’t think I can meet the price of them. I have a line on a Sailor, but I’m trying to pay off so many of the pens I bought last year first

 

I tried one of those Diplomats at the Ohio Pen Show this past October. Solid writer.

 

But I still absolutely love my ribbed pens.

[Bo Bo Olson]

MB LE( only 16,000 is not all that limited) 2006 Virginia Woolf

I saw that pen at 10m in my B&M, when he had a sale..... I really like the my eyes only bling nib. With permission of Pentime. My Brownie just don't do professional work.

The outside of the clip is matt.

[ASCIIaardvark]

For substantially larger ribbing, there's:

 

Ranga Designer:

 

 

and Ranga Bamboo:

 

 

IDK if that counts as ribbed, as you're not going to feel that as a texture as much as you would as a shape.

[FredRydr]

I had mentioned the Ranga, but I've edited my comment because the Ranga is already covered in the post immediately above! I bet you could have a bespoke ribbed ebonite pen for very little expense.

 

See:

http://www.peytonstreetpens.com/range-indian-ebonite.html

https://www.ebay.com/usr/rangahandmadepens?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754

 

Video:

Edited January 28, 2018 by FredRydr

[eharriett]

I had mentioned the Ranga, but I've edited my comment because the Ranga is already covered in the post immediately above! I bet you could have a bespoke ribbed ebonite pen for very little expense.

 

See:

http://www.peytonstreetpens.com/range-indian-ebonite.html

https://www.ebay.com/usr/rangahandmadepens?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754

 

Video:

 

Well that's kind of unique and interesting idea. Hmmmm.....

[Aysedasi]

Here's a couple....

 

At the top is a Kullock bodied and shelled Parker 51. Not quite ribbed, rather more 'bamboo'd'......

 

Below that is my Bexley Stalwart. I'm not sure if these are about now. I did a search on eBay and could find none for sale and none recently sold.

[Aysedasi]

MB LE( only 16,000 is not all that limited) 2006 Virginia Woolf

I saw that pen at 10m in my B&M, when he had a sale..... I really like the my eyes only bling nib. With permission of Pentime. My Brownie just don't do professional work.

The outside of the clip is matt.

 

It's a beautiful and striking pen, but I really hate that jewel on the clip......

Edited February 1, 2018 by Aysedasi

[frankb3]

Taccia Pinnacle

http://www.andersonpens.com/Taccia-Pinnacle-Fountain-Pen-Aero-Blue-p/tpn-149-ab.htm

[Trexton]

Just stick a ribbed Durex over a 149 or something and you'll be good to go

[ink-syringe]

The reason the Platinum stands out is that not only is it ribbed a la the Waterman 100 Year pen you so love, but it also has a belly band in imitation of that famous Waterman style.

 

The old 3776 Gathered pens have ebonite feeds to boot.

 

I have one. It is glorious. Just back from a trip to Japan for service and good as new. B nib.

[sidthecat]

My Waterman Lady Elsa has a vertically-ribbed section and I have to say I don’t care for it. It actually makes the section a little slippery - a triumph of design over function.

[eharriett]

The reason the Platinum stands out is that not only is it ribbed a la the Waterman 100 Year pen you so love, but it also has a belly band in imitation of that famous Waterman style.

 

This is probably true.

 

I held one of the Taccia Pinnacles that frankb3 mentioned. Not the same feeling at all. A Platinum Gathered is most likely my next purchase. You know, once I finish paying off 2017's pen purchases