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PETERPARKER51


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well, this is my new acquisition at ebay:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220261619097&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

i don't have but one p45 right now and it's a standard with the black cabochon on the cap. after this one i be looking for a flighter (flat top, even if it's not vintage).

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Awesome. A minty fresh 45 for $11 shipped is always a great deal.

Pound for pound the 45 is almost as tough as an esterbrook & even more so in the reliablility dept. They are a very easy pen to work on and only have, what 6 parts that will break down (10 or so if you count the cap componets).

I've always had a 45 or 3 in my collection. I like to get them in & practice my nib grinding on them. IMHO, these are one of the great under apprecieated pens in our hobby.

Nice score bud.
Dennis

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thanx dennis.
how do you feel about the newer models... compared to the vintage (not necessarily 14k point)?

like i mentioned, i only have a new model and this one coming will be my first vitage one!!!

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Vintage or modern 45's just kick booty. I think I like the domed 'jewel' on the modern cap a bit more than the vintage concave style.

10K, 14K, GP or steel I have yet to have a 45 that didn't write great. They are about one of if not the easiest pen to break down & clean, swap nibs or just to tinker around with.

It's a shame they discontinued production of these. The upside is the market is starting to flood with them & the price are dropping some.

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