Last Hoorah for Mae West (All sold or on hold. Thanks)

[winedoc]

Danitrio no longer make these shapely clipless pens anymore. These were affectionally known as the "Mae West" due to the shape of the pen. They were long sold out, but after a search in their warehouse came up with these last remaining 12 pens in variety of colors. I am selling them here at close out prices. Pens are cc fillers and they will be sold as is, nib change is possible, BUT at first come first serve basis as I only have limited nibs at hand. Pens are priced accordingly depends on types of finish and rarerity of the colors. They will all come with black lacquer box, converter, microfiber cloth and paper. Please feel free to ask questions, but firm yes gets the pen. Since my PM here fills up quickly, please use: internetpens@gmail.com for ordering. Paypal, checks, all fine. Thanks. Due to these pens have been in storage for a long time. All nibs and ebonite feeds will be pre-flushed by me to ensure proper ink flow.

 

A few words on finishes: Roiro-migaki means the pen is polished to a glossy shine, while the "Hananuri" is consider more "natural" finish. It is not as glossy as the Roiro-migaki. I have found while many Westerners prefers the Roiro-migaki look, the Japanese prefers the "less flashy" Hana-nuri look.

 

 

7. Beige Roiro-migaki with gold urushi cap trim, Not a common color, $350 US and $375. It is difficult to photograph this color well, the actual color is slightly darker than the picture. That's face it, when is the last time you see a beige color urushi!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3265.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3266.jpg

 

 

8. Beige Hana-nuri, Flexy M, $325 US and $350 international. The color is slight lighter than #7 and not as glossy. Signature on barrel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3267.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3268.jpg

 

 

9. Red Hana-nuri, similar to #3, flexy M, $300 US and $325 international, similar to #3. No signature on this pen but same distressed vintage feel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3271.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3272.jpg

 

 

10. Black Hana-nuri, similar to #5, Flexy F, $300 US and $325 international, same as #2 and #5

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3274.jpg

 

 

11. Tamenuri (Hana-nuri), Stiff M nib. Color changes of tamenuri is clearly evident on this one, especially around the section, $350 US and $375 international. Not many were made in Tamenuri

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3275.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3276.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3277.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3278.jpg

 

 

12. Tamenuri (Hana-nuri), Stiff M nib, similar as #11, $350 US and $375 international. the color transformation can clearly be seen.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3279.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3280.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Urushi/IMG_3281.jpg

 

 

Best,

 

Kevin

Edited December 21, 2008 by winedoc

[winedoc]

#7 Beige with gold trim is on hold for JR. thanks.

 

Kevin

[winedoc]

#10 on hold for AL. thanks.

 

Kevin

[MYU]

Hey Kevin -- what nibs do you have on hand to possibly swap? Thanks!

~Gary

[winedoc]

Hey Kevin -- what nibs do you have on hand to possibly swap? Thanks!

~Gary

 

 

Hi Gary,

 

I have flexy EF, F, M, B, stiff F, M, B, BB right now.

 

Best,

 

Kevin

[winedoc]

#9 is now on hold for AC (different AC of #1 :-) )

 

Best,

 

Kevin

[winedoc]

#11 on hold for DC.

 

Only #8 and #12 available from this group. thanks.

 

Best,

 

Kevin

[Doug C]

I am glad to see the last of these great pens getting their due.

 

I am in love with mine, and am sure that you will also grow to love yours.........

 

 

Truly a wonderful pen (a bargain), and sure to be a collectors item for the future...

[winedoc]

I am glad to see the last of these great pens getting their due.

 

I am in love with mine, and am sure that you will also grow to love yours.........

 

 

Truly a wonderful pen (a bargain), and sure to be a collectors item for the future...

 

 

Thanks Doug. Glad you are enjoying the Mae West.

 

All pens are now sold or on hold pending payment. Thanks

 

Best,

 

Kevin

[jlepens]

Man, this is what happens when i take a day off the computer to get some Christmas stuff done. Man Kevin, those are some cool gone pens.

[FrankB]

jlepens wrote:

 

"Man, this is what happens when i take a day off the computer to get some Christmas stuff done. Man Kevin, those are some cool gone pens."

 

Yup! Me, too!