What pen are you waiting for in the mail?

[Loddonite]

Awaiting an eBay gamble...

 

"Inscribed on the body DIAMOND POINT. The Nib is inscribed NEW DIAMOND DELUX USA" "spares/repairs".

 

 

[bphollin]

Still waiting on my first Vac. Today?! Tomorrow?!

It is come!

Edited March 5, 2009 by bphollin

[donwinn]

Still waiting on two Sheaffer pens with a bottle of Peacock Blue ink, from eBay.

 

Donnie

[Fernan]

Nothing for now! It's been a while that I have not been in this state.

 

Let's see if it lasts!

 

 

Fernan

[saintsimon]

The mailman came without the unused, stickered Sheaffer Imperial Triumph from across the pond ....

It's now two weeks after it has been mailed in the US but still no trace of it.

Now I'm waiting three weeks and no sign of it.

 

It is insured but without tracking. My single longest wait for a pen was five weeks from the U.S., but three weeks are well above average. My order from vakpens in January arrived within one week, after all. I still have hope, but fading ...

 

Today was the day. It has arrived in a pretty golden cardboard pen box in perfectly new condition, only the touchdown sac be a bit weak and the tarnished nib needed some wiping (it's an Imperial Triumph from the '60s, not a Triumph Imperial from the '90s, after all).

 

Paid US$ 60 for the pen and shipping to the seller + 19% VAT and 3.7 % duties to the postman.

Edited March 7, 2009 by saintsimon

[Gothmeister]

Paid US$ 60 for the pen and shipping to the seller + 19% VAT and 3.7 % duties to the postman.

 

What was the VAT and duty based on, out of interest? The US$60?

 

[saintsimon]

Paid US$ 60 for the pen and shipping to the seller + 19% VAT and 3.7 % duties to the postman.

 

What was the VAT and duty based on, out of interest? The US$60?

 

 

The pen did cost US$ 55, shipping US$ 4, Insurance US$ 1.70. The customs summed that up and converted that to EUR 48.19.

 

They charged correctly 19% VAT to the whole sum, but IMO, incorrectly 3.7% duties also to the whole sum. They should have applied the 3.7 % only to the gold nibbed pen's price, excluded the shipping. Never mind ...

[kiavonne]

I deviated from my short list of acquisitions for the year (all of which I've obtained or have on order), and I purchased the last two VP's that I wanted for my VP "fetish." I am awaiting the arrival from Japan of the VP's in green/black "cross" finish and the gray/black "cross" finish. I already have the red/black and blue/black.

[Garfield]

Dear Clive, you are a very enthusiastic chap!

 

50 sheets!

 

I went into central London this afternoon and wasted a few hours in the shops. I tried a few pens - some Watermans, Lamys and my favourite Pelikans.

 

Fell in love with a red striped M600 and a black M800. I already have 7 Pelikans, so I desisted!

 

While I'm waiting for the Namiki to arrive, I've been eyeing up a Sailor 1911 on the Internet. If the Namiki's good, then I may chance another Japanese pen.

 

Garfield

Hey Garfield,

 

I suppose I do tend to get a wee bit (over) enthusiastic, especially when it comes to these infernal fountain pens! The new Binderized nib performed so magnificently that I kept returning to my desk, filling-out a few more sheets of paper at each sitting, until ... late into the night ... there had to have been a minimum of fifty sheets (filled-out on both sides). Crazy, huh?

 

There have got to be some absolutely first-rate pen shops in London. That would likely mean your bank account is spiraling downwards exponentially ... approaching single digits. Am I correct? :embarrassed_smile: All kidding aside ... a red-striped M600 and a black M800 are two stellar pens to be sure, sufficient to captivate any Pelikan collector's unswerving attention (and heart and money). M800-sized Pelikans are the perfect fit for my fingers; an M1000 wouldn't be "too bad" either (that's next!). I do hope you manage to take that black M800 home with you at some point (if you haven't already ).

 

There have been numerous favorable reports from happy Sailor 1911 owners here at FPN. It would be very difficult to "go wrong" with one of these fine pens, IMHO. The Japanese make some of the most exquisitely detailed fountain pens on the planet. Nakaya and Danitrio are certainly nothing to sneeze at!!!

Cheers!

 

-Clive

 

 

Hello Clive

 

I'm having second thoughts about the Sailor. I believe that a real fountain pen is not a cartridge/converter type. Although I make many exceptions to this, on using my Pelikan Souveran M1000 green striated at work yesterday I was reminded what a true pen should be! The thing was bloody awesome - it's so fast and light you'd think the pen was half the size, and no skipping etc! a Rolls Royce that handles like a Ferrari!

 

I'm sure that when my Binderized Namiki Falcon arrives early next week my attitude will have changed again!

 

I have ordered 3 notebooks (2 Clairefontaine and 1 Rhodia - fed up of poorly made Moleskines disintergrating in my backpack) for use with the Namiki.

 

See how it goes.

 

Regards

 

Garfield

 

 

[Garfield]

I have one of my wish list pens coming - a Bexley FPN LE Simplicity with a gold nib.

 

And don't worry it goes out in the mail today!

 

 

Yay!!

 

[Jerkeejoe]

Waiting for a Montblanc Meisterstuck black and platinum rollerball to go with my 145.

[Gothmeister]

Pilot Prera with fine

Pilot Namiki 78G with broad

Parker Duofold Double Jewel button filler Brown

Parker Vacumatic grey marble

plus three books on Italic Handwriting

 

(how am I gonna explain that lot to my lady? OMG...I have a real problem! Is there such a thing as Pen-Buyers Anonymous....I need HELP!! )

 

AND I'm still waiting to get my Jade green Duofold Junior Streamline back from the repairer.

 

 

[Garfield]

Dear Clive, you are a very enthusiastic chap!

 

50 sheets!

 

I went into central London this afternoon and wasted a few hours in the shops. I tried a few pens - some Watermans, Lamys and my favourite Pelikans.

 

Fell in love with a red striped M600 and a black M800. I already have 7 Pelikans, so I desisted!

 

While I'm waiting for the Namiki to arrive, I've been eyeing up a Sailor 1911 on the Internet. If the Namiki's good, then I may chance another Japanese pen.

 

Garfield

Hey Garfield,

 

I suppose I do tend to get a wee bit (over) enthusiastic, especially when it comes to these infernal fountain pens! The new Binderized nib performed so magnificently that I kept returning to my desk, filling-out a few more sheets of paper at each sitting, until ... late into the night ... there had to have been a minimum of fifty sheets (filled-out on both sides). Crazy, huh?

 

There have got to be some absolutely first-rate pen shops in London. That would likely mean your bank account is spiraling downwards exponentially ... approaching single digits. Am I correct? :embarrassed_smile: All kidding aside ... a red-striped M600 and a black M800 are two stellar pens to be sure, sufficient to captivate any Pelikan collector's unswerving attention (and heart and money). M800-sized Pelikans are the perfect fit for my fingers; an M1000 wouldn't be "too bad" either (that's next!). I do hope you manage to take that black M800 home with you at some point (if you haven't already ).

 

There have been numerous favorable reports from happy Sailor 1911 owners here at FPN. It would be very difficult to "go wrong" with one of these fine pens, IMHO. The Japanese make some of the most exquisitely detailed fountain pens on the planet. Nakaya and Danitrio are certainly nothing to sneeze at!!!

Cheers!

 

-Clive

 

 

 

Hello Clive

 

I'm having second thoughts about the Sailor. I believe that a real fountain pen is not a cartridge/converter type. Although I make many exceptions to this, on using my Pelikan Souveran M1000 green striated at work yesterday I was reminded what a true pen should be! The thing was bloody awesome - it's so fast and light you'd think the pen was half the size, and no skipping etc! a Rolls Royce that handles like a Ferrari!

 

I'm sure that when my Binderized Namiki Falcon arrives early next week my attitude will have changed again!

 

I have ordered 3 notebooks (2 Clairefontaine and 1 Rhodia - fed up of poorly made Moleskines disintergrating in my backpack) for use with the Namiki.

 

See how it goes.

 

Regards

 

Garfield

 

[Garfield]

Helloooo fellow pen hounds.....

 

I have just ordered a Sailor Sapporo F nib with gold trim. I don't reckon it will arrive till next week though......

(I've already got a Professional Gear with B nib)

 

For what pen(s) are you waiting, in the mail? And are you waiting patiently lol....

 

 

Hello Clive

 

I'm having second thoughts about the Sailor. I believe that a real fountain pen is not a cartridge/converter type. Although I make many exceptions to this, on using my Pelikan Souveran M1000 green striated at work yesterday I was reminded what a true pen should be! The thing was bloody awesome - it's so fast and light you'd think the pen was half the size, and no skipping etc! a Rolls Royce that handles like a Ferrari!

 

I'm sure that when my Binderized Namiki Falcon arrives early next week my attitude will have changed again!

 

I have ordered 3 notebooks (2 Clairefontaine and 1 Rhodia - fed up of poorly made Moleskines disintergrating in my backpack) for use with the Namiki.

 

See how it goes.

 

Regards

 

Garfield

 

[donwinn]

Waiting for a Dani Trio Gray Cum Laude with F nib, as well as a separate shipment of two Sheaffer Agios with a bottle of Peacock Blue. I can hardly wait for the Cum Laude!

 

Donnie

[Clive Merrick Morel]

Hello Clive

 

I'm having second thoughts about the Sailor. I believe that a real fountain pen is not a cartridge/converter type. Although I make many exceptions to this, on using my Pelikan Souveran M1000 green striated at work yesterday I was reminded what a true pen should be! The thing was bloody awesome - it's so fast and light you'd think the pen was half the size, and no skipping etc! a Rolls Royce that handles like a Ferrari!

 

I'm sure that when my Binderized Namiki Falcon arrives early next week my attitude will have changed again!

 

I have ordered 3 notebooks (2 Clairefontaine and 1 Rhodia - fed up of poorly made Moleskines disintegrating in my backpack) for use with the Namiki.

 

See how it goes.

 

Regards

 

Garfield

Hello, Garfield!

 

I'm really happy to hear you're enjoying that striated green Pelikan Souverän M1000 so much! To tell you the truth, I wish I would have bought one instead of an M800. (It's never too late, though... )

 

I'm not overly fussy about the type of filler mechanism a fountain pen uses, except for, say, bladder-types. A Pencraft Lotus I own can use either a converter or a cartridge; I've simply stuck to (Waterman) cartridges and have experienced nothing but superior results. As far as I'm concerned, the jury is still out surrounding the merits of cartridges versus all the rest. Suppose a bit more research on the subject is called for, which would include lots of hands-on testing (i.e., lots of ink-on fingers ) in order to arrive at a satisfying, worthwhile conclusion.

 

It would certainly be nice if a few of the good folks here at FPN would chime-in on this topic (i.e., the merits and pitfalls of each type of filler mechanism). It's undoubtedly been mentioned in previous threads, but it sure would be great to get the very latest feedback on the subject. Anyone?

 

I applaud your decision to go with the Clairefontaine and Rhodia notebooks. Your Namiki (and your other fountain pens) are going to love 'em! Although the paper used in Moleskines isn't too shabby, it's overall construction is comparably sub-par. I have a Moleskine Large Squared Reporter notebook that's held-up very well (so far). I've found that by enclosing the notebook in a Ziplock freezer bag, it's practically indestructable!

 

I can't wait to hear what you have to say about your soon-to-arrive Binderized Namiki Falcon nib!!!

 

Take care, Garfield ... and keep on having a blast with those great pens of yours!

 

Very Best Regards,

 

-Clive

Edited March 9, 2009 by Clive Merrick Morel

[Clive Merrick Morel]

Waiting for a Dani Trio Gray Cum Laude with F nib, as well as a separate shipment of two Sheaffer Agios with a bottle of Peacock Blue. I can hardly wait for the Cum Laude!

 

Donnie

Donnie,

 

Can you say understatement?!?? Congratulations are in order!!!

 

Cheers!

 

-Clive

[tomscs]

Waiting for two vintage CS

1. Emerald marble 85L with broad nib

2. 76 blue herringbone.

[matthewst1]

Waiting for my GREEN Waterman Charleston... now i need to find a good green ink to go with it!

[Clive Merrick Morel]

Waiting for two vintage CS:

1. Emerald marble 85L with broad nib

2. 76 blue herringbone.

Tom,

 

Very nice acquisitions!

 

Cheers!

 

-Clive