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Parker 45 Nib Codes
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The Parker 45 nib codesare an engraved letter on the bottom of thefeed. XF - X F - F M - M B - B XF/IT - no mark F/IT - C M/IT - D B/IT - E MO - R BO - Z IT: italic O:oblique
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Kaweco AL Sport "Raw" Aluminum- pen and nib review
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Dear FPC, I am thinking about purchasing a new Kaweco AL Sport Aluminum Fountain Pen. I think it is a sharp, compact pen which is said to develop a natural patina over time, and naturally develop some scratches and smudges from wear and tear. More or less an everyday pen that your not afraid to beat aroun...
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coy pens
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where I can find a coy pens ? I don't know where to find them in new York city I saw them only in Europe
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godi
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Magna Carta Oxford Review
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I received a unique gift from a friend. Imagine my excitement when I opened the package to find a new fountain pen! I understand that Magna Carta writing instruments will soon be introduced in the US. In person this pen is gorgeous in appearance, yet not ostentatious. It is fitted with an ideal size 6...
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Chinese fountain pens anything to write home about yet?
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1. Has there been a cultural revolution in pens? Or are they just "capitalist roaders" pandering to the holly dollar? 2.Are they producingany brands with excellentwriting characteristics or quality?
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His Nibs/Newton Pens
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I commissioned this one-of-a-kind 'His Nibs' pen from Shawn Newton at Newton Pens www.newtonpens.com. I'd tell you more about it, but I have to get back to writing with it! http://youtu.be/Xyk0CxWtLH0
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His Nibs
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Is this the original nib on a Cross Century 2000?
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Any quick help with a question I have on a new pen acquisition will be greatly appreciated! Here is a photo of the Medium nib on the NOS Cross Century 2000 I just received. To my surprise, it looks just like the recent made in China nibs (Townsend) I bought from Cross several months ago. My Nib Here is a...
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Pen Division of AT Cross Sale Hinted At
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Received this note recently from AT Cross regarding use of my personal info if they sell the pen division of the company. In a thread on FPN, some suggest a sale may occur. As a long time Cross collector, with many of their pens, this could be good, or bad. It's interesting to speculate about at least...D...
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Noodler's "Eyedropper" pen
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If memory serves, this pen came in after the modified Platinum Preppy and before the Creaper/Nib Creaper as an offering from Noodler's; I don't remember whether it was a freebie included with a bottle of ink, or whether I bought it outright, but it appears to be an Indian-made Oliver "Ideal&quo...
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Loclen Orbita!
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I was encouraged by a pen friend to consider purchasing a Loclen fountain pen. I asked him why he spoke with such passion about his recommendation. His response…..“Because I love my Loclen—it is my favorite among all the others.” Now I will be saying that, too! I have been enjoying many differe...
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Pinmin
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Noodler's Konrad
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A clear demonstrator Konrad in aromatic (sounds nicer than "stinky") "celluloid derivative" (vegetal resin) flex-nib pen came to me about an hour ago. Having watched Stephen BRE Brown's videos about his trials with the pen, I reset the nib and feed as he said worked best for h...
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Anyone convert a Shaeffer No Nonsense to an eyedropper?
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TWSBI FP Review
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Twsbi Diamond 530 Review (Pronounced Twizbee!)I purchased the very popular Twsbi FP at the NYC Pen show over the weekend. I was looking for several pens at the show, not really having this in mind at all. I was told by a known/friendly pen repair person to take a look at this pen! Boy, was I in for a pleasa...
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Does anyone recognize this Levenger Pen?
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Found it yesterday and can't find anything on the net about it. AZ
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Low cost fountain pens
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Hi all, I want to buy 8 fountain pens as gifts. My budget is 100$. I was thinking about buying Jinhao from eBay. The reviews I saw say that they're good pens. However I no idea which model is better (450 or 750 oe somthing else). What do you think? Do you know any other low cost fountain pen stores that ship i...
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Where Can I Purchase Handmade Mahogany/wooden Fountain Pens In The London Area? And I Am Looking For Solid Gold Fountain
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HelloMy question where can I purchase ahandmade Mahogany/ wooden fountain penin London England?As I want a handmade wooden mahogany pen.I also am looking forsolid gold fountain pen nibsin the London area from anactual shop not just an on-line seller.I have some idea on the price of the pen bu...
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What fountain pens and related gifts are you buying people for Christmas/Hannukah?
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I just got my cousin a Jinghao 250, my daughter's boyfriend a Nemosine Singularity anda notebook made in Germany (he's a German major and very into his German heritage). I'm about to get soemthing else fun for a girl who is leaving at work. She said she was having a pengasm when she saw my Scooby Doo St...
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New and would appreciate some help
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I'm brand new here and to fountain pens. I bot my first one, a Lamy Safari, med point a week ago. While I like writing with a fountain pen I find my experience very frustrating with this Safari. Very often it skips on start up and while in the middle of writing. Also, it puddles on the bottom of strokes s...
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New pen purchase choices
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I'm new to fountain pens and started with a Lamy Safari, then TWISBI 540 and now I'm ready to take another step up. I'm considering a Pelikan M200, Waterman Expert and Pilot Namiki Custom 742. Anyone have any experience with all three or at least 1 or two? Any other suggestions in these price ranges? ...
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My Cross Townsend Conversions
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These are two of my new Cross Townsend FPs that I converted from rollerballs. The Ruby Red has a very smooth Medium nib that is quite wet and broad for a medium. The Titanium Herringbone pen has a fine nib installed, which I have yet to test. Here's some pics: -- Edited by WriteAway on Wednesday 12th of S...
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Bexley Simplicity 2
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Here's my Bexley Simplicity 2 that I bought from Ron Zorn at Main Street Pens in 2010. I love the look, color, weight and size, plus the fact that it writes pretty well on all my junky paper... It is a cart/converter pen, but that is my preference. I'll have to get another Bexley sometime. -- Edited by Wr...
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Onoto Heritage Plunger Filler Fountain Pen
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Hi All...Here is a video of the Onoto Heritage Fountain Pen...I hope you enjoy it.....
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COMING SOON..
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A.T.Cross Solid Silver Fountain Pen 50th Anniversary of the International Tennis Hall Of Fame
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Hi All....Here is one for the A.T.Cross collectors.I hope you like it......
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Picasso Fountain Pen 902
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On eBay, one seller listed this pen as coiming with a fine nib (.5mm) while all other eBay sellers list it as coming with a medium nib. I cannot connect with the website address listed in the warranty booklet (Shanghi, China). I just want to know if anyone knows if replacement nibs can be obtained for t...
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