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G'day all.  I'm new to this forum.  I live in Australia and although I don't have a lot of pens, I love classic fountain pens.  I have a few of the Esterbrook models and desk sets, a couple of Conway Stewarts, a couple of Onotos, a Parker Vacumatic (gold stripes) and a 1930 black and marble Sheaffers pen and pencil set.

A couple of my pens are in need of restoration, so I might be asking for some advice on that later. 

Although I am starting to collect older pens, I still like to use them rather than keep them away from human hands.  I like the feeling when writing, of wondering who has used that particular pen, and in what circumstances, in the years gone by.  I hope to tap into your collective knowledge to assist me in this hobby.

Cheers, Aussie FP.


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Welcome to the list. Great group of folks here.

Jack

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Thanks Jack.  Nice Sheaffer pen set in your pic too.



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Aussie,

Welcome to the connumtiy. It's great to have you here & posting with us.

Thats a solid collection/user base you have started there. For the restoration advice, feel free to head over to the Repair Q & A forum & I'll be more than happy to walk you through any repair advice you may have. I'll also be starting live video & chat restorations soon

"Although I am starting to collect older pens, I still like to use them rather than keep them away from human hands. I like the feeling when writing, of wondering who has used that particular pen, and in what circumstances, in the years gone by."

Man I couldn't agree with you more if I tried. Pens were made to be used & not be locked away. IMHO, there are few things in this world that feels quite as nice as a properly tuned nib sliding across a page of fine smooth paper.

So how did you hear about our little site?

Again welcome to TFPC. Read. question, post and enjoy
Dennis

PS: I moved this from the Welcome forum to New Members


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you gotta have a "51", mate!!! welcome! i too think pens, new or old, are for use rather than dispaly.

nice to have you with us!!

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Dennis, I came to this forum by stumbling across one of your ebay auctions (Invisible pen #3).  I went to the link to this forum as given in the ebay listing.  I liked what I saw and joined.  By the way I opened the bidding on that item. I'm game!

Oh, by the way PETERPARKER51, I forgot to mention that I do have a Parker 51. It is one of my favourites. I bought it about 7 years ago for $7; and although I don't consider the '51' to be a visually beautiful pen (no offence wink)compared to some others, it is certainly the smoothest fp I've ever used.  It glides across the paper magnificently. My '51' is an unmarked pen in a dove grey colour with a brushed silver looking cap and a white pearlescent looking jewel in the cap.  It is an Aerometric filler, but I've no idea what year it would have been made.

Thanks all for the nice welcome.

Aussie FP


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hey now!...  hmm.gif ... beauty is in the eyes of the beholder!!! wink.gif

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Groovy. I'm glad it worked & you found us ok. Thanks also for the opening bid.

'I don't consider the '51' to be a visually beautiful pen (no offence wink)compared to some others, it is certainly the smoothest fp I've ever used.'

The 51 has a very minimalist aesthetic like a lot of japanese pens. I like the smooth simple graceful look & I have yet to have a 51 that didn't perform like there was no tomorrow. I also enjoy the wild blingy colors of some of my vintage celluloid pens as well.

After 51/52 or so Parker stopped using date codes on the 51, so nailing one down can be pretty tough to do. The nib generally has a date code stamped on it as well. If you pull the shell off (video how to in the repair forum) and slip the tubular nib out, you'll find it on the right side of the nib.

The cap material is called Lustraloy pretty much just a frosted steel look. The jewel is just a pearly acrylic. 

Look forward to seeing you in the forums.
Dennis

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