Ballpoint Identification Web Site?

[bsenn]

Is there a web site with Sheaffer ballpoint information such as models and dating? Pencils for that matter? By accident I have acquired enough Sheaffers to start an offshoot to my Parker FP collection (oh no! And let's not even talk about Jotters...).

 

Thanks,

Brian

[AndrewC]

Try here for starts, http://parkerpens.net/

Then try Pen Hero and look under the Pen Bookmarks drop down for all sorts of other sites.

[bsenn]

Oooh, Penhero is great, but not for Sheaffer ballpoints. Oh, well, at least I did find out (from searching this board) that the end of Parker refills can be filed down to make the refills fit in old Sheaffer ballpoints. I tried it and it works great.

Edited August 1, 2014 by bsenn

[AndrewC]

Sorry. Didn't read closely enough-Sheaffer, not Parker. Apologies.

[jspen765]

The answer for pencils is Jonathan Veley. What was the question? http://www.jonathanveley.com/mechanical-pencil-museum is the main one, http://leadheadpencils.blogspot.com/ is another. I have not gotten anywhere near that level. Now he has books out.

 

All kinds of pencils, yes, even our beloved Sheaffers. In spite of himself.

 

Ball point pens are another discussion. I only have one I care about, with a President's name on in. My others mostly came in pen lot bids.Although I like converting NonNonsense ballpoints to calligraphy pens.

 

Here is another thread with some more references: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/264329-resources-for-ball-points-and-pencils/

 

Let us know if you find something good!

[bsenn]

Looks like Jonathon Veley's site will be helpful (and wow - its incredible!). Thanks for the link!

 

I purchased a handful of NOS ballpoints which look 1960's to me. They have a rectangular push button and com in a variety of colors. I am replacing the old odd Skrip cartridges with Parker and Fisher refills. When I have to use a ballpoint, it may as well be a cool vintage one...

 

Brian