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Anyone know where to find Skylines in green moire pattern? I saw one on an enthusiast site but the quoted price was $100 above the price of the more common Skylines with stripy caps,which I thought somewhat excessive for a pen that has sat waiting for sale for at least several months.

 

Not seeing anything on the 'bay.

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The Moire pens are a great deal scarcer than the others, and amongst the moire patterns some colors are even harder to find. The moire pens do go for a fair bit more, although it would seem $100 for that model is too much. I don't know if you have seen this link before (I throw it around a lot) from Jim Mamouides' Pen Hero, bit it lists a lot of different sellers as well as other club boards that might have a FS board as well. http://penhero.com/PenBookmarks.htm

I too am on the look out for a Moire model for my daughter as that is her middle name. Eventually my wallet and the pen will coincide. Good hunting.

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The Moires are much more scarce and they are subject to discoloration. A nice green (hardest to find) Moire with good color is 150-175 in my opinion. The one with the gold filled derby is 250.

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Well, I stumbled across a model in Blue that was touted as 'near mint' with a flexible nib and came with a matching pencil. Starting price was $125 and the auction ran for several days. There were no bids whatsoever. So, what gives? If these things are rare and command high prices I would have thought that a near minty pen/pencil set would garner a premium price.

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I see you have become quite the eversharp fan! I too let go a of both green and blue moires as they went beyond my wallet. But sometime they slip by under because nobody notices. So if you have found a good minty set just go it for provided you are satisfied with the seller.

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Send me the link. I won't let it go for $125. Remember, ebay auctions don't really materialize until the final seconds.

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Sridhar, what can I say? The design of the Skylines in particular really appeal to my sense of the aesthetic. As far as writing is concerned I have yet to find a pen that I cannot use. I have big hands, and recently I was given a Reform 1745 and a Parker English Slimfold. Both are very thin short pens and yet I can use them with ease and comfort. My Parker 51 feels good too, as does the Parker 51 Demi that I have, despite the differences. Utility aside, the Skyline has such an arresting design. I almost cannot stop looking at it. And the way the body is shaped feels right and natural in my hand.

 

So, yes, I am in love with the Skyline... but I am still happy to have torrid affairs with other pens! :D

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Anyone know where to find Skylines in green moire pattern? I saw one on an enthusiast site but the quoted price was $100 above the price of the more common Skylines with stripy caps,which I thought somewhat excessive for a pen that has sat waiting for sale for at least several months.

 

Not seeing anything on the 'bay.

Not the Green you are looking for, but I just saw this on ebay... three days to go and only four bids...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wahl-Eversharp-Blue-Moire-Skyline-Fountain-pen-pencil-set-/171386749935?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e77243ef

Take a look...

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Yeah, I saw that one ... but it's got someone's name emblazoned on it. Vandalism in my mind (from an aesthetic perspective of course!).

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Sridhar, what can I say? The design of the Skylines in particular really appeal to my sense of the aesthetic. As far as writing is concerned I have yet to find a pen that I cannot use. I have big hands, and recently I was given a Reform 1745 and a Parker English Slimfold. Both are very thin short pens and yet I can use them with ease and comfort. My Parker 51 feels good too, as does the Parker 51 Demi that I have, despite the differences. Utility aside, the Skyline has such an arresting design. I almost cannot stop looking at it. And the way the body is shaped feels right and natural in my hand.

 

So, yes, I am in love with the Skyline... but I am still happy to have torrid affairs with other pens! :D

 

Oh yes yes Cryptos - the skyline and the symphony are both things of beauty. both of us began our quest on eversharp roughly the same time. I also love looking at the pens and carrying them in pocket. I suppose you have a parker Vac. if not you will love them too.

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Yeah, I saw that one ... but it's got someone's name emblazoned on it. Vandalism in my mind (from an aesthetic perspective of course!).

but remember it is unrestored.....

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Hmmm, I am not sure that restoration will lead to removal of the name though. I don't have a Parker Vac, and have no plans to get one any time soon, though they do look interesting.

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It's a demi, but still a good buy for 95 and free shipping IMO

 

The moire pens with gold filled derby are probably the best-looking of all skylines to me

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I don't have a Parker Vac, and have no plans to get one any time soon, though they do look interesting.

David, be very careful how you say this. I didn't either, but I kept seeing them. Then I held and wrote with one. Then I held and wrote with a brown striated Balance. Did I mention the DuoFold? Vintage pens are horribly addictive! I buy complete pens in need of cleaning and restoring, but with no cracks or missing/bent nibs. While they won't be showpieces, I can hold and use them. They just feel better to me than most new pens, and they all have things to tell us. Good luck in your search.

 

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Well I just let a Silver Moire slip past at $65. Somehow I couldn't bring myself to bid on it. Something about it... you know, you get that nagging feeling... THIS ONE

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