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Any other Diamond Point owners out there want to share their pictures and opinions ?

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Though I do not have the volume of pens seen in previous posts, I do have a yellow Diamond Point, produced prior to the declining quality of this interesting Company...

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/munsonhsr/diamond%20point/DSC_0019.jpg

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/munsonhsr/diamond%20point/DSC_0022.jpg

 

Thanks to everyone for the great photos in this thread.

 

Phil

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Hate to be so crude, but I need to know @ how many blind beggars I got to rob to get one.

In reference to P. T. Barnum; to advise for free is foolish, ........busybodies are ill liked by both factions.

 

 

The cheapest lessons are from those who learned expensive lessons. Ignorance is best for learning expensive lessons.

 

 

 

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Less expensive than I expected.

It's a very nice place to go and drool.

In reference to P. T. Barnum; to advise for free is foolish, ........busybodies are ill liked by both factions.

 

 

The cheapest lessons are from those who learned expensive lessons. Ignorance is best for learning expensive lessons.

 

 

 

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Mauricio

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How does this differ from a new flex nib from binder?

 

Hi bluejay,

Side by side ?

Nothing beats vintage flex in my opinion

thanks

leo

 

 

+1 on Leo's observation.

 

Here's a writing sample using a Diamond Point flat-top oversize with a 14K Warranted Superflex nib: Fine to Broad. The ink in this writing sample is Noodler's Turquoise. Paper is Rhodia Block 13

 

Resized to 94% (was 1023 x 625) - Click image to enlargehttp://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1074.jpg

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Mauricio Aguilar

 

www.VintagePen.net

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Here are two more Diamond Point pen additions to my personal collection.

 

Diamond Point in Black Hard Rubber with Gold Overlay

Fitted with a Super Flex "wet noodle" 14K #3 Warranted nib ... amazing flexy writer

Lever filler, about 5" long (capped)

Made in USA pre-1920

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1708.jpg

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1709.jpg

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1699.jpg

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1702.jpg

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1700.jpg

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1704.jpg

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1701.jpg

 

The ink used in the writing samples above is Noodler's Turquoise. Paper is Block Rhodia No.13

The combination of the nib, paper, ink, proper ink flow and proper pressure applied creates that gorgeous color shading ... that is "the ultimate writing experience" in my humble opinion!

 

Diamond Point Flat Top

Cream with Red Veining and gold trim ... amazing color with some darkening on the cap

5 5/16" long (capped)

Slim profile when compared to a Diamond Point Oversize Flat Top ... about the same diameter as a Waterman 52

Fitted with a 14K Warranted medium flex nib

Made in USA in 1920s

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1711.jpg

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1713.jpg

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1712.jpg

 

The second picture, close-up of the clip on the cream with red veining cap, depicts the rombus with the "NEW" imprint. That imprint only appeared on Diamond Point pens made after year 1920. You can compare it to the clip in the gold overlay pen. There is no rombus with the "NEW" imprint, meaning that pen was made prior to year 1920.

 

Phenomenal vintage pens with some very interesting color patterns not available in most pens with flexible nibs of that era.

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Mauricio Aguilar

 

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Have added a few more Diamond Points to the collection. Here's my favorite ... a Diamond Point in Jade Green hard rubber from the 1930s. Did some writing samples and posted it as a mini ink review

 

 

Diamond Point fountain pen in Jade Green hard rubber from the 1930s with a 14k Warranted #4 Superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. This is one of my favorite pens due to it phenomenal flexy writing capabilities and its exterior ... a jade green color in hard rubber with domed ends, shaped like a Conklin Crescent.

 

Resized to 94% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlargehttp://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1988.jpg

Resized to 94% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlargehttp://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1990.jpg

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G. Lalo paper in Ivory color

Resized to 94% (was 1022 x 524) - Click image to enlargehttp://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1986.jpg

 

Rhodia Block 13 paper

Resized to 94% (was 1023 x 500) - Click image to enlargehttp://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1982.jpg

 

Plain 3x5" index card from Walmart

Resized to 94% (was 1024 x 600) - Click image to enlargehttp://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_1983.jpg

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Mauricio Aguilar

 

www.VintagePen.net

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/4051556482_36f28f0902_m.jpg

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Here are the three latest additions to the Diamond Point family .. Diamond Point Ringtop in BHR with sterling silver overlay, Fountain pen, pencil and original box

 

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3674.jpg

 

 

Diamond Point in BCHR and nickel trim, 1920s

Roller Clip ... this is the only Diamond Point pen I have seen with this type of clip

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3665.jpg

 

 

This pen also has a unique ornated font on the "Diamond" markings of the clip ... this is the only Diamond Point pen I have seen with that font

 

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3666.jpg

 

 

Diamond Point Oversize with Domed EndsBlack & Pearl Celluloid, 5 1/2" long, Huge Diameter, 1930s.

Fitted with a 14K Warranted #8 Wet Noodle nib, very wet writer

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3667.jpg

 

And side by side, the oversized pen above with its younger sibling, a standard size pen at 5 1/4" long (capped). Notice the substantial difference in diameters on those pens

 

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3668.jpg

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Tu Amigo!

Mauricio Aguilar

 

www.VintagePen.net

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/4051556482_36f28f0902_m.jpg

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Hej

 

I was totally blown away by these pens and then as luck had it, I got two Diamond Point Nr1s. I can't seem to find any information about them, is there anyone out there that can help?

 

Regards

 

Jay

 

 

Here are the three latest additions to the Diamond Point family .. Diamond Point Ringtop in BHR with sterling silver overlay, Fountain pen, pencil and original box

 

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3674.jpg

 

 

Diamond Point in BCHR and nickel trim, 1920s

Roller Clip ... this is the only Diamond Point pen I have seen with this type of clip

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3665.jpg

 

 

This pen also has a unique ornated font on the "Diamond" markings of the clip ... this is the only Diamond Point pen I have seen with that font

 

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3666.jpg

 

 

Diamond Point Oversize with Domed EndsBlack & Pearl Celluloid, 5 1/2" long, Huge Diameter, 1930s.

Fitted with a 14K Warranted #8 Wet Noodle nib, very wet writer

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3667.jpg

 

And side by side, the oversized pen above with its younger sibling, a standard size pen at 5 1/4" long (capped). Notice the substantial difference in diameters on those pens

 

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae327/VintagePen/IMG_3668.jpg

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Hej

 

I was totally blown away by these pens and then as luck had it, I got two Diamond Point Nr1s. I can't seem to find any information about them, is there anyone out there that can help?

 

Regards

 

Jay

 

 

 

Jay,

 

It looks like you have a Diamond Point pen made in the 1940s. However, your picture does not display to much detail about the clip and other features of that pen. Very pretty celluloid color. Enjoy it.

Tu Amigo!

Mauricio Aguilar

 

www.VintagePen.net

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/4051556482_36f28f0902_m.jpg

E-Mail: VintagePen@att.net

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