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Dr Codfish, Welcome. That binde is really something. Is it made with shell?

 

Injesticate, That looks like Fabriano. They make some nice stuff. Check the Arts and Crafts store and look at the calligraphy supplies again. Calligraphy FP's are common in these stores and check the ink carefully. I found Pelikan Font India in one by me. Check out the University's book store. I see they carry Southworth papers.

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Will someone please tell me what a "binde" is?

Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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Will someone please tell me what a "binde" is?

 

From: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=ref/glossary/B.htm

Binde A German word (pronounced BIN-duh, plural Binden) meaning bandage, used to denote the (usually colored celluloid) wrapper fitted around the barrel of a vintage Pelikan or similar pen. The Pelikan 100 shown here has a marbled green Binde.

http://www.richardspens.com/images/coll/pelikan100.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

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The grip section feels comfortable to me; I haven't noticed any issues there. I do find the pen itself a bit weighty...too heavy to post, though it may feel different to a man (?). The nib is ultra smooth. You'll want good paper with enough weight, because it's really too smooth for regular paper (does that make any sense?). It's one of my favorite pens, though on the low end, price wise. I hope you enjoy yours!

Now I really can't wait for it to arrive!! Hopefully I'll be as lucky with the nib as you have been, and I won't mind a bit of heft. I doubt it's heavier than my Laban Germana. Thanks for your reply :)

 

I always have my TWSBI Mini in a pocket, regardless of whatever else I might carry.

My TWSBI Mini (EF) always goes everywhere with me too, it's perfect for jotting down notes in a small notebook. I've also got the all black version which I really like. Only very rarely do I wish there were a mini ink window to tell how much ink I've got left, but I generally manage fine without.

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Actually, it's Casein, I believe it is old stock. Here are pics of the other side without the flashy highlights, and as you can see in different light it looks completely different.

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3782/13299565945_a75c5f344a_c.jpg
P3200093 by Dr Codfish, on Flickr

 

 

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P3200090 by Dr Codfish, on Flickr

 

 

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P3200086 by Dr Codfish, on Flickr

 

 

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P3200074 by Dr Codfish, on Flickr

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http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_205.jpg

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Inked_Today/slides/2014-03-19_184931.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Inked_Today/slides/2014-03-21_135948.jpghttp://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_206.jpg

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_207.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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And this one --- the Toucan Bright Green - it's almost the same color as the Neon Green Post-It Note.

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_211.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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On my last day at Mumbai before joining my ship, I could buy these three vintage Parkers for INR 6000, about $ 100.

Yet to start putting them on regular use, I have these tested. Very well preserved pen and I am happy to post them here.

A Parker 65, A parker Vaccumatic and a Parker 51. Can you please tell the approximate year these models were produced?

 

 

 

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Paul, that's absolutely stunning! Absolutely gorgeous.

 

How do Sailors compare to Nakayas, if you don't mind me asking? Are the nibs similar in equivalent sizes?

 

Thanks,

Joe

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