Your most precious pen

[Glenn-SC]

Any other?

 

And what is it?

[KCkc]

I bought my own Favourite pen who is also a milestone marker :

MB Boheme Blue Stone Fixed nib

 

Still a nice writer and I just like it.

 

As for the next milestone, maybe a nice custo folding knife or a maki-e and I still have more than enough time to work on that = )

Edited May 19, 2006 by KCkc

[WillAdams]

As I've noted before, I got my grey Esterbrook SJ (along w/ a 2550 and 9555 nib) from my mother-in-law --- she'd gotten them as a graduation gift.

 

Previously, I'd bought my sister a gold Cross fountain pen for her college graduation, and will shortly be giving an Osmiroid 75, a bottle of ink, and a journal which I need to finish binding (made of Strathmore 400 drawing paper, w/ a black cover, the name of which paper I'm blanking on....) but I still need to decide what sort of binding I'll do, a sewn western binding, or a Japanese, multi-section binding.

 

William

[offbase]

As for the next milestone, maybe a nice custo folding knife or a maki-e and I still have more than enough time to work on that = )

Might I recommend a Barry Davis gentleman's folder in black lip with gold fob & toothpic ... oh, and a damascus blade, of course! I'm still kicking myself for selling my own about 10 years ago!

[amin]

My father, who is an endocrinologist, received a sapphire Edson from a patient whom he treated for pituitary disease. I am in my endocrinology training now, with a particular interest in pituitary disease, and my dad gave this pen to me as a gift. With that my new appreciation of fountain pens began, and the Edson remains my most precious pen.

[TMLee]

I bought a Pelikan M620 Chicago soon after mom passed away. Couldn't cope with the loss, so started journalling to heal my grief. And thank God it did help.

 

I now journal regularly.

[maxrhino]

Mine is a 1949 Parker 51 Presidential pen and pencil set in a lovely leather case.

 

I bought it for myself.Cost me next to nothing.The bloke I bought it off had it valued at a jewellers.The jeweller obviously knew b' all about fountain pens.

 

My favourite shiney object

[handlebar]

On ebay,i found a Signum Nova cinnamon for a song!!!One of my favorites!!!

 

Jim

[winedoc]

Well, I "design" them

 

My first LE "Raden Snake"... Well, I was born in the year of "Serpent", and I like Raden inlay. Mixed with a pen comany that's willing to listen to my idea, and Elizabeth Wilde who was willing to make the exclusive pen wraps for me... and you have:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/snake-1.jpg

 

The the second is about my profession as a doc. I wanted a pocket friendly pen, that's understated. A pen that will be used. Also to help with the clumsy docs, the ebonite was chased. Mary was a pleasure to work with on this project

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Conway%20Stewart/tn_doctor8.jpg

 

The third LE is my other passion as an ex-violinist. Always love the Stradivarius' "Hellier" violin pattern, so thought it will be nice to have it done on a pen. so, I have this done by one of my favorite Maki-e artist.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Hellier/A2120eclisa_450.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/Hellier/tn_DSC06901.jpg

 

Kev

[JRodriguez]

The pen is a gold Parker vacumatic - it was a gift from my father, but sort of an inheritance, so I put the latter.

[Dudley]

Lamy safari, cause its orange, and the my first pen =D

[Bill]

Inherited (FIL). A 1943 Parker "51" sterling/cedar blue. Soon to be 2nd most precious when I receive my mother's 1940's Parker.

 

Bill

Edited May 19, 2006 by Bill

[DrPJM1]

My father gave me his MB Sterling in barley finish, but my new Nakaya writes circles around it.

I would never part with my Dad's MB.

[Richard]

"Precious" is a very nebulous term as it relates to pens. My most valuable pen isn't my most precious pen, and in fact the only pen I inherited isn't, either. As much as I cherish that inherited pen, my grandfather's Blue RRHR No. 7 Ripple, my most precious pen (i.e., the one I like the most) is my Blue Cedar "51" DJ with a lined sterling cap:

 

http://www.richardspens.com/images/collection/zoomed/51_cedar_sterling.jpg

 

And, although I did indeed buy this pen, when I bought it it had a Lustraloy cap and a single-jewel blind cap:

 

http://www.richardspens.com/images/collection/zoomed/51_cedar.jpg

 

The "original" clip, at least, isn't original to this pen, as the pen was made in 1946 while the clip is a pre-production one without a Blue Diamond. I've retained the cap and blind cap against the possibility that I might want to return the pen to its earlier state, but I really love it the way it is.

[TMann]

This isn't an actual pic of my "most precious" pen, but it's the same model...

 

I recently got my black Parker Sonnet back from Richard B. after having him grind it into a medium-ish stub. It is currently my favorite writer!. The pen now puts out a smooth, wet line with nice line variation. I have other pens that are worth more than this one...but right now this is the one that calls to me most..."Pick me up. Hold me. Let's go write a long letter..."

 

And in answer to the original poll question, I did have to buy it for myself.

 

TMann

 

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/TRM2005/post-4-1148044423.jpg

Edited May 20, 2006 by TMann

[Glenn-SC]

Mine is the Eversharp Skyline I inherited from my Grandfather.

 

Just a plain old solid blue buy them on eBay everyday of the week fo $15 Skyline.

 

But if I HAD to sell my pens for the cash, that would be the very absolute last one that would go.

Edited May 19, 2006 by Glenn-SC

[DRP]

Sheaffer Targa given to me as a Christmas gift by my parents, neither of whom are still living.

 

Sheaffer Targas were top quality pens.

 

The personal value is even greater, however.

 

David

[Guest Denis Richard]

This one, offered by my better-half. :)9

[Dudley]

Thays a very pretty conway, lucky you =P

[Dip Head]

My most precious pen is the one that started it all, a Waterman that I bought in Paris.

 

I purchased it in the school supply section of a Carrefour (sort of a French Walmart) for about $10, but thought it was so cool to have gotten it while overseas!

 

After 12-15 years or so, it is still my favorite writing pen. It sees almost daily use.

 

Although I now have more pens, nothing comes close to that first one. Nothing evokes the same feelings of warmth, comfort and good memories. The others are just neat pens.