Fountain Pens in Singapore

[PCS73]

Wonderfull collection! $999 for the KOP is a good deal.

[Paladin]

Hi,

 

I am currently a student in NTU. I wanted to try fountain pen starting from pilot vpen. Anyone know where to get it? I can't find it in popular.

 

Steven

 

Try Popular Bookstore at Bras Basah. You can also buy ink refills. Have fun

[ppcsgp33]

Hi guys, a newbie here and my new found hobby got the better of me - I just went down to Mustafa to buy the following:

 

1 x LAMY Safari Black

5 x Hero 336

1 x Pilot ED Tank

1 x Pilot Birdie

 

I thought the tank pens are only in medium nib?

 

 

The Tank pens are available in both Fine and Medium, although the fines were out of stock for quite some time. The Birdie is only available in medium. There should be a sticker on the pen and the nib is marked. The pen counter in Serangoon Plaza (facing the road) definitely has fines available, but I can't speak for the other counters.

 

THe tank pens are available in Mustaffa, 5th floor, the counter disply may not have them available, but i spoted that there are boxes by the dozen in the shelves right below the display shelves....so i asked if they could find me some fine nibs from those boxes.

 

I realised now that Japanese Fines are too fine for my taste,.....tho the nibs as superbly smooth....BTW the tank pens can be used with a CON-50 converter.

[graceaj]

THe tank pens are available in Mustaffa, 5th floor, the counter disply may not have them available, but i spoted that there are boxes by the dozen in the shelves right below the display shelves....so i asked if they could find me some fine nibs from those boxes.

 

I realised now that Japanese Fines are too fine for my taste,.....tho the nibs as superbly smooth....BTW the tank pens can be used with a CON-50 converter.

 

Yup, they are available at all three pen counters; first floor and stationery department(4th floor) of Mustafa Centre(along Syed Alwi Road), first floor of Serangoon Plaza (facing Serangoon Road). Most of Serangoon Plaza is run by Mustafa, and linked to Mustafa Centre at the third floor, but not open 24 hours. Strangely, the first floor counters are out of the filling instruction sheet, but the stationery department has plenty. Make sure they give you the eyedropper too; the stationery department counter tends to neglect that. You can also buy them by the dozen for $6.50 each ($78 for one box).

Edited April 10, 2009 by graceaj

[tankahn]

For Pilot tank ED pen, there is a small piece of sponge at the other end. You can pull it out with a tweezer, giving yourself additional capacity. I also put in a 4mm steel ball and give the pen a little shake if it have difficulty starting.

 

THe tank pens are available in Mustaffa, 5th floor, the counter disply may not have them available, but i spoted that there are boxes by the dozen in the shelves right below the display shelves....so i asked if they could find me some fine nibs from those boxes.

 

I realised now that Japanese Fines are too fine for my taste,.....tho the nibs as superbly smooth....BTW the tank pens can be used with a CON-50 converter.

 

[tankahn]

For Pilot tank ED pen, there is a small piece of sponge at the other end. You can pull it out with a tweezer, giving additional ink capacity. I also put in a 4mm steel ball and give the pen a little shake if it have difficulty starting.

 

THe tank pens are available in Mustaffa, 5th floor, the counter disply may not have them available, but i spoted that there are boxes by the dozen in the shelves right below the display shelves....so i asked if they could find me some fine nibs from those boxes.

 

I realised now that Japanese Fines are too fine for my taste,.....tho the nibs as superbly smooth....BTW the tank pens can be used with a CON-50 converter.

 

[tt32003]

I pay $630.00 for the 1911 demo and a Pilot 08' ltd ed purple....should be about $380.00 after the sale discount of 30%. Plus a free bottle of sailor ink

 

How did you get a 30% discount from them ?

When I was there they only offered 15% discount for vp/decimo/fermo

Edited April 17, 2009 by I am not a number

[tt32003]

Hi all! I'm really feeling wonderful to knw there're quite a no. of Singaporeeans in FPN. I started collecting fountain pens in 2006 and I usually keep records on all my purchase.

Following r my entire collection which I hope to share with u all :

 

01) July 06 $600.00 Graf von Faber Castell Ebony Wood (F)

02) July 06 $520.00 Montblanc P145 (M)

03) Aug 06 $180.00 Lamy 2000 (F)

04) Nov 06 $450.00 Omas Milord Black (M)

05) Dec 06 $400.00 Visconti Ocean Blue Maxi (F)

06) Dec 06 $600.00 Pilot Nippon Art Maki-e Cranes (M) *Already discon

07) Dec 06 $170.00 Pilot Capless Black (M)

 

08) Jan 07 $3200.00 Namiki 2002 Owl Maki-e Ltd Ed (M)

*The asking price was already a premium at time of purchase....after burning a big hole in my pocket, it took me nearly 07 mths to recover financially to start my collection again.

 

09) Aug 07 $350.00 Delta Dol.Vita Black/Orange (M)

10) Aug 07 $550.00 Montblanc Starwalker Black (M) *No convertor, sad

 

11) Sep 07 $250.00 Graf von Faber Castell Perfect Pencil

*My 1st exp pencil, steel cap with platinum plating, built in sharpener, special wood pencil....still keeping it in its original box.

 

12) Dec 07 $1150.00 Montblanc Virginia Woolf (M) *Because 'LightHouse' is one of my favourite books...

13) Feb 08 $320.00 Sailor 1911 Black (M) *Really good nib!

14) Feb 08 $400.00 Lamy 2000 Y2k Ltd Ed Stainless Steel (M) *really so happy to find it! :roflmho:

15) Apr 08 $840.00 Namiki Nippon Art maki-e Crane & Turtle (M)

 

16) Jun 08 $600.00 Montegrappa Miya Red Celluloid (M) *Nd to polish the sterling Silver trims quite often, but overall a nice pen to write with.

 

17) Sep 08 $620.00 Cartier Diabolo Black (M) *Very surprise that Cartier is making really smooth nibs

18) Oct 08 $1100.00 Parker Duofold Ltd Ed True Blue (M) *....I was told Parker made better nibs during the old times...

19) Dec 08 $900.00 Montblanc 149 (F) *A must have for pen users?

20) Jan 09 $1700.00 Pilot 90th Anv Toki Raden (M)

21) Feb 09 $1250.00 Montblanc George Bernard shaw (M)

22) .......ready to buy another pen, I've been offered $999.00 for a Sailor king of Pen, made of ebonite, but the look and size is very close to Montblanc 149....has anyone tried the nib? I was told it has a fantastic nib. Is the offered price the best in town? Times are bad, maybe I should slow down, still thinking whether to buy it.....Thank you everyone!

 

yeo

 

Nice collection you have there.

Do you normally buy from local shops or online ?

[hari317]

For Pilot tank ED pen, there is a small piece of sponge at the other end. You can pull it out with a tweezer, giving yourself additional capacity. I also put in a 4mm steel ball and give the pen a little shake if it have difficulty starting.

 

The white section seal can also be pulled out easily to fix in a pilot squeeze converter.

 

Best,

Hari

 

[tt32003]

For Pilot tank ED pen, there is a small piece of sponge at the other end. You can pull it out with a tweezer, giving yourself additional capacity. I also put in a 4mm steel ball and give the pen a little shake if it have difficulty starting.

 

The white section seal can also be pulled out easily to fix in a pilot squeeze converter.

 

Best,

Hari

 

Can the section seal be used in a Pilot Prera to make it an ED then ?

I bilieve the tank shares the same section and nib with Prera and Knight.

[hari317]

Can the section seal be used in a Pilot Prera to make it an ED then ?

I bilieve the tank shares the same section and nib with Prera and Knight.

 

Hi, on the Tank pen, the barrel has a seat against which this seal seats. I do not have a Prera so I cannot say if the seal will function.

I hope someone who owns both the pens can chime in.

 

Best,

Hari

Edited April 10, 2009 by hari317

[PCS73]

How did you get a 30% discount from them ?

When I was there they only offered 15% discount for vp/decimo/fermo

 

I was quoted 15% off for the VPs when I visited the shop in Feb, but I picked up a Delta which was on sale for 40%. Went again last week for the Sailor demo, saw a sale sign stating 30% off for all VPs and some other brands, not too sure about decimo and fermo. I think the sale is until end Apr if I'm not wrong.

I paid $250.00 for the purple vp, only 20% off, the 30% discount doesn't apply to ltd eds

What did you buy from them so far?

Edited April 17, 2009 by I am not a number

[ppcsgp33]

Can the section seal be used in a Pilot Prera to make it an ED then ?

I bilieve the tank shares the same section and nib with Prera and Knight.

 

I just received the Knight, so i do happen to have all three pens - for today, yay!

 

Tested the combinations for all 3 models, and the results are....mid-sections are not interchangeable, but the nibs are. I read from another post that the pilot 78G nibs are also interchangeable with the preras.

 

The only difference is the plating (gold/rhodium) of the nibs.

 

Gotta love the pilots cos they turn out such good quality pens whatever the price range.

 

[graceaj]

Can the section seal be used in a Pilot Prera to make it an ED then ?

I bilieve the tank shares the same section and nib with Prera and Knight.

 

I just received the Knight, so i do happen to have all three pens - for today, yay!

 

Tested the combinations for all 3 models, and the results are....mid-sections are not interchangeable, but the nibs are. I read from another post that the pilot 78G nibs are also interchangeable with the preras.

 

The only difference is the plating (gold/rhodium) of the nibs.

 

Gotta love the pilots cos they turn out such good quality pens whatever the price range.

 

I think tt32003 means to just remove the plastic insert that helps in forming the seal from the Tank pens, and see if it can fit in the Knight/Prera section to form a similar seal. By the way, any tips on how to remove the nibs; I tried to remove the nib & feed on my Tank, but it wouldn't budge.

 

Also, anyone know if there is any place locally that stocks a pen with these same nibs in a stub? I would love a Prera, but I have no need for another F or M.

[ppcsgp33]

Ahhh, then it is the feed, yes it is interchangeable....

 

i know speerbob has BB for the 78Gs in this his store, you could probably swap it into the prera.

no afflications blah blah.

 

[holgalee]

Hi graceaj, search ebay for Pilot 78G. It comes in B which is an italic. There are lots of sellers from Hong Kong. Choose one with good reputation. I actually find the 78G nibs to be smoother than the Pilot Tank ones, but the Prera's F is smoother than the 78G's F.

[tt32003]

I was quoted 15% off for the VPs when I visited the shop in Feb, but I picked up a Delta which was on sale for 40%. Went again last week for the Sailor demo, saw a sale sign stating 30% off for all VPs and some other brands, not too sure about decimo and fermo. I think the sale is until end Apr if I'm not wrong.

I paid $250.00 for the purple vp, only 20% off, the 30% discount doesn't apply to ltd eds

What did you buy from them so far?

 

I enquired the price there but never made any purchace.

But is really got 30% discount for Fermo, will go there and have a look.

Anyone know what is their phone nubmer ?

Edited April 17, 2009 by I am not a number

[PCS73]

I enquired the price there but never made any purchace.

But is really got 30% discount for Fermo, will go there and have a look.

Anyone know what is their phone nubmer ?

 

6337 3045, called them this morning, 30% discount only for VPs, Fermo and Decimo at 20%

Edited April 17, 2009 by I am not a number

[hari317]

By the way, any tips on how to remove the nibs; I tried to remove the nib & feed on my Tank, but it wouldn't budge.

 

They are the straight pull out type, very easy to remove. With the section screwed tight into the barrel, wrap a 1/2 inch wide strip of rubber around the nib and feed, grip across the flats and pull out firmly with a rocking motion. I use my left hand to hold the barrel and the right to pull the nib and feed out.

 

Best,

Hari

 

 

[tt32003]

6337 3045, called them this morning, 30% discount only for VPs, Fermo and Decimo at 20%

 

Thanks I called them too and saved me a trip to Bras Basah.

Went to China Square flea market instead and blew my pen budget for a Lamy 2k on 2 NOS 140s.

Edited April 17, 2009 by I am not a number