Pens that stay in the family

[MicheleB]

It's always been a source of great regret to me that my father's pens somehow went missing after his death--I must say that at the time, I wasn't too attuned to them. I vaguely remember seeing what I now know is a Parker 51 and I believe there were a few others. I purchased a Parker 51 that reminded me of the one he had, in his memory.

 

 

Same situation for me too. Dad is gone and so are his FP's, but I got a Burgundy Sheaffer PFM V in his memory. My Mom is still living and I got one like what she remembered having as a young girl - a Waterman 512V. To bring back those fond memories is part of the reason why I got into FP's.

[Peter from Sherwood Park]

I have my grandfather's blue English Parker Junior Duofold, the same pen in burgundy from my father-in-law, and an Esterbrook desk pen from my father. All see regular use.

[Robert Hughes]

My parents gave me a Parker 51 pen/pencil set they got in the 50's, also a Parker 21 desk pen.

[HelzBelz]

Unfortunately for me, I don't have any. My mother used fountain pens when she was at school, but didn't keep any of them. I know my late grandmother used to own a 51, but unfortunately I have idea where it is. I'd be very surprised if she hadn't kept it, somewhere, I just haven't found it yet. I'm assuming that at some point, the pen will find me if it's meant to. My grandfather must have used fountain pens when he was younger, but he's never mentioned them (although he's something of a magpie and keeps hold of all kinds of stuff, so most likely still has the pens somewhere). It's a pity: I'd like to be able to use inherited pens, it's part of what I like about vintage writing instruments.

[Catsmelt]

From my father-in-law:

Sheaffer Statesman, Jade Flattop, Craftsman-like lever filler;

 

From my mom:

Sheaffer snork, 2 imperials, late model Stylist, 2 Cadets

Parker Classic

Brown Estie;

 

From my paternal grandfather:

2 Esties

2 Duofold Jrs - one red, one mandarin

Sheaffer Desk Pen (a cheapie) with a "U.S. Senate" holder

 

And most interesting to me:

Sheaffer OS Balance, Jade Desk Pen w/ marble holder, blue petite Balance from (respectively) my maternal Great Grandfather, Great Grandmother and Grandmother. Each engraved with initials or names.

 

Some nice things -- at least in my opinion -- to pass along to my daughter. She'll come around.

[jon]

I was given an old no-name lever-fill that was found in an aunt's home. It belonged to my great-uncle, a WWI vet who died in the early 50's. It seems to be a common pen, always monogrammed. I've seen them come up on Ebay frequently, and have seen one on Richard Binder's site somewhere, I think. Although it's probably worthless, I am proud of it. I had it resacced, but it feeds too fast and drips, so I don't use it.

[tknechtel]

My mom just gave me two pens she used when she was younger: an Eversharp and a Shaeffer snorkle. I'm taking them off to Fred Krinke for restoration. I also have a MB 146 I inherited from a friend. I agree, using pens that have a history with a person you love is wonderful.

[niksch]

My grandfather was a teacher in rural southern Illinois, and I've got all his old Sheaffer's including a sweet black flattop and the Regulator octagonal clock from the one-room schoolhouse he started at.

 

My wife's grandmother was a school teacher also, and gave me a mint stickered Snorkel, and a handful of other neat Vacs, Skyliners, and other Sheaffer pens.

 

They all have a special place in my pen display, but I don't use them very much.

 

Eric

 

 

[OldGriz]

I don't have any.... But one day my daughter will

[Rugrat]

I have my greatgrandmother's red Esterbrook J and it is in good shape. I found it at my parents house and had it restored a few years ago. Her family moved to the US from Sweden and used the pen to write air mail letters back home.

 

Regards,

Eric

[chravagni]

Definitely :-)

 

Omas 361, from the grandmother

Tibaldi Trasparente, from the grand-grandmother

Aurora 888, from an aunt

... all working.

 

... and a big amount of old mechanical pencils (I love using them too)

 

I'm hoping to get the Parker 51 of my father, but he doesn't agree :-)

 

chiara