I got this pen today

[Paul-in-SF]

I have a friend, not knowledgeable about pens, who finds stuff at flea markets or garage sales, including cheap pens which she then gives to me ("I don't know anything about these, but they're pretty"). Invariably they require work and when they are fixed up I still don't want them. I haven't figured out a way to politely beg off getting any more of these, so I just keep building up my small PIF pile. 

 

Last week I got these two. Nice, clean, 3rd-tier pens with steel nibs. I ultrasonic'd the old ink out of the feeds and put new sacs on, and they both write very nicely. The blue one has "Marine" on the clip, a brand about which I know nothing, while the nib (originally gold-plated) says "Supreme 8" (it is not a large nib, size probably about 5); and the other one has no branding at all except for the nib that says "Vari-Tone Pen." They cost my friend $5 each. 

 

[EricTheRed]

I would recommend auctioning off your growing pile of repaired fountain pens and splitting the profits with your female friend.  You two may eventually make enough money to pay for some fun trips together and you will have the satisfaction of giving these old worn out fountain pens a new lease on life.

[inkstainedruth]

@Paul-in-SF That blue pen is really attractive!  I keep thinking that I've got some (probably also a 3rd tier) one that is made of a similar material (but a different color) where the stripes spiral around the barrel and cap.  Unfortunately, I've been having issues with my computer over the past couple of days, and have either lost access to the main "account" (and I can't, apparently, reset my password for the better part of a WEEK) -- or have outright LOST two years worth of files and file updates --including the past two years' worth of pen and ink inventory stuff....  (where's the "potty mouth" emoji/gif when you need it?).

So, what are the nib widths on the two pens?  

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Paul-in-SF]

2 hours ago, inkstainedruth said:

what are the nib widths on the two pens?

 

The blue one appears to be a Medium, and the other one a Fine. Quite smooth (so far, I have only written a few words with each), and no nib adjustments needed.

 

I think I used to have another 3rd tier pen with a material like that blue one, but I've had a few PIFs over the years and I can no longer be sure. This one is a really clean pen, and I just ran a Sunshine cloth over the metal bits and they shined right up. Marine seems to be a completely unknown brand on this board, unfortunately, at least from what I could find through a search. 

[RedPie]

On 7/21/2024 at 1:51 AM, Surlyprof said:

 

Fresh in today from Endless Pens, my Piano Red Lamy Studio with a gold nib (which I still suspect is an NOS Rubine Red from 2014).  The medium nib writes smooth as silk right out of the box.  Very pleased with this one.  It will be in heavy rotation for a while.

What a great looking pen, nice color and the design is very pleasing!

[Surlyprof]

10 hours ago, RedPie said:

What a great looking pen, nice color and the design is very pleasing!

Thanks!  Having a lot of fun with this, my first red pen.

[Misfit]

Today, my brother and I went to Crown Center Shops to go to The Pen Place to get fountain pens in memory of our Mom. We chose Laban because our Mom’s name was Lavon. The model is AL Solar, with the color name Mercury. My brother got Saturn. 
 

 

Before, we went to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to get dessert in her honor at Rozzelle Court. It’s a beautiful place to eat. There are archways. It is open above with sky lights letting sunlight in. There is a fountain in the middle of the dining space. 
 

Since words aren’t describing the place well, here are two photos from a previous visit to Rozzelle Court. 
 

 

[AmandaW]

7 hours ago, Misfit said:

Today, my brother and I went to Crown Center Shops to go to The Pen Place to get fountain pens in memory of our Mom. We chose Laban because our Mom’s name was Lavon. The model is AL Solar, with the color name Mercury. My brother got Saturn. 
 

 

Before, we went to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to get dessert in her honor at Rozzelle Court. It’s a beautiful place to eat. There are archways. It is open above with sky lights letting sunlight in. There is a fountain in the middle of the dining space. 
 

Since words aren’t describing the place well, here are two photos from a previous visit to Rozzelle Court. 
 

 

That is a lovely place! And a beautiful pen as well.

[Cjtamu]

8 hours ago, Misfit said:

Today, my brother and I went to Crown Center Shops to go to The Pen Place to get fountain pens in memory of our Mom. We chose Laban because our Mom’s name was Lavon. The model is AL Solar, with the color name Mercury. My brother got Saturn. 
 

 

Before, we went to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to get dessert in her honor at Rozzelle Court. It’s a beautiful place to eat. There are archways. It is open above with sky lights letting sunlight in. There is a fountain in the middle of the dining space. 
 

Since words aren’t describing the place well, here are two photos from a previous visit to Rozzelle Court. 
 

 

Well done 

[Misfit]

Thank you @AmandaW and @Cjtamu 

People on this forum and so very nice. 

[AmandaW]

Birthday gift. 🙂 TWSBI Eco Lilac F and De Atramentis Aubergine to go in it. 💜

 

[Cjtamu]

1 hour ago, AmandaW said:

Birthday gift. 🙂 TWSBI Eco Lilac F and De Atramentis Aubergine to go in it. 💜

 

I love TWSBI pens. Solid design and manufacture and soooo many colors. My favorite is iris 😉. I don’t know that there’s better bang for the buck in another FP line. Congratulations.

[Misfit]

Happy Birthday Amanda. 

[Penguincollector]

Many happy returns, @AmandaW!

[RedPie]

Happy Birthday, ink and pen are great!

[Tashi_Tsering]

S. T. Dupont Ellipsis

[Cjtamu]

23 minutes ago, Tashi_Tsering said:

S. T. Dupont Ellipsis

 Very nice. I don’t see too many DuPonts being posted on FPN. 

[PJS_prog]

Yes, that's a pretty good-looking pen.

[Tashi_Tsering]

34 minutes ago, Cjtamu said:

 Very nice. I don’t see too many DuPonts being posted on FPN. 

Thanks! I am a big fan of Dupont pens, especially the Olympio/Orpheo series

[Cjtamu]

3 hours ago, Tashi_Tsering said:

Thanks! I am a big fan of Dupont pens, especially the Olympio/Orpheo series

I’ll post my DuPonts next time they’re in rotation. Nice pens, they should show up here more often!