Growing Collection...

[Consulting_Detective]

Hey! I hope everybody that is reading my thread, has had a good thanksgiving, and those who don't celebrate it, I hope you had a good holiday.

 

I could say that I hit a good milestone today, after a year of collecting, and some active buying... I finally have collected 8 Pens ^_^

 

Also, I know there is some really dedicated collectors who collected my total amount in 1 month, mind you guys, I'm a student with No Income, and only managed to get 4 more pens by selling and loaning...

 

Link: http://imgur.com/b8uEifh

 

Names starting on the farthest right:

 

1. Jinhao X450 in Red w/ Gold Flakes

2. Jinhao 950 Porcelain Dragon

3. Jinhao 5000 Year of the Dragon aka "Hatori Hanzo"

4. Monteverde Jewelria in "British Racing Green"

5. Monteverde Invincia ColorFusion in "Triump Spitfire Red"

6. Lamy Vista

7. Lamy Al-Star Special Edition 2014 in "Alfa Romeo 75 Clarkson Skoda Green"

8. Lamy Safari in "Stealthy Matte Black"

 

I added in some special references if anybody watches(d) TV show or Movie,

 

-C.D

[MKeith]

C.D, It appears you have acquired some solid workhorse pens in your collection. I have several economical pens that write just as well as some which cost 5-10 times as much. If you are not averse to vintage pens, you can normally find a nice user grade Parker 51 Aerometric for around the same as the TWSBI's you list. Additionally Parker 45's and Esterbrook J 's are great economical pens. Good Luck!

Edited November 29, 2014 by MKeith

[Consulting_Detective]

C.D, It appears you have acquired some solid workhorse pens in your collection. I have several economical pens that write just as well as some which cost 5-10 times as much. If you are not averse to vintage pens, you can normally find a nice user grade Parker 51 Aerometric for around the same as the TWSBI's you list. Additionally Parker 45's and Esterbrook J 's are great economical pens. Good Luck!

 

Well... I was thinking of getting a nice vintage pen, but I'm just worried it might not be able to handle the rough n tumble conditions that my current pens ((Mostly the the Jinhaos and the Lamys)). But on the other hand, I really like the look and design of the 51. I'm deciding between a Vacumatic and a Aerometric..

[McMillan]

Hi CD , I tried to purchase at Auction today , a Parker 51 Pen and Propelling Pencil Set , with a spare 9ct. gold nib thrown in . I was not successful . It sold for AUD110.00 . Didn't appear in very good condition and did not have a case , just an old rubber band around the items . It would need refurbishing no doubt , and it was only a poor quality Computer picture . I think I did well NOT to buy it .Good to hear from you .