Pay it Forward 2010

[mattaw]

I've got two Hero pens to give away:

 

- a Hero 001-360, Hero's double-nibbed fountain pen that can write in any direction, in light blue

 

- a Hero 616, one of Hero's Parker 51 clones, in classic black

 

Both pens are very lightly used, filled once with Waterman black. The 360 turned out to be too slim for my hands, and the 616 taught me that hooded nibs really aren't my kind of thing.

 

If you want them, they are yours for the cost of shipping (from Germany).

 

EDIT:

 

I've just looked up shipping costs. They are

 

- €0.70 within Germany

- €3.40 to the rest of Europe

- €6.00 to the rest of the world

 

Sorry about the steep increase for international shipping, but you've got Deutsche Post to blame for that.

 

Payment can be made via Paypal (please add Paypal fees) or bank transfer (which should be free for most people within the Euro zone).

 

Another EDIT:

 

I was just asked about the nibs. As far as I know, these Heros come in only one nib size, which I'd say is about the same as a Pelikan fine. Compared to the wet(-ish) medium nibs I usually use, they feel a bit dry, but not too much.

 

PM sent

[Scrawler]

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I have one reserved for Scrawler (missed out the last time), but I will be shippping out a couple more over the next few weeks, so let me know if you are interested with a PM.

 

Aubrey

Thanks so much Aubrey It has arrived in good condition and will be put to good use. Your writing is spectacularly good. My arthritic old hands cannot make anything as beautiful as that note. Sasha has asked me to find out what that wonderful pink ink is. She loves pink and I thought I was doing something good for her buying The Shah's Rose, to go with her Christmas gift. Having seen the color of your ink I see that I should have continued to look for the perfect pink.

Edited January 13, 2010 by Scrawler

[MJSchuelke]

- a Hero 001-360, Hero's double-nibbed fountain pen that can write in any direction, in light blue

 

- a Hero 616, one of Hero's Parker 51 clones, in classic black

 

Both pens are taken.

[hexyr]

I several boxes of Osmiroid Ink Cartridges. If anyone wants some carts lmk.

They are blue.

No more Waterman carts sorry.

 

PM open to anywhere

Edited January 17, 2010 by hexyr

[foxtail1]

Well, this has been on my to-do list since mid-December, and I'm finally getting to it. I've got a batch of pens available, one per person. Please, let these go to newbies, or members with few pens who want to try something new. There's nothing special here, but they'll provide new toys to some.

 

Requestors: Please send a PM with your first choice (and 2nd and 3rd choices, if you have them) and your address. I will ship to anywhere in the world, but it will be by first class mail, so it won't be instant gratification. If you would, please include one sentence about why you would like that pen. I'm going to wait till tomorrow to announce recipients, so that everyone will have a chance at these.

 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/1352282/aview/free.jpg

 

Left to right:

 

1) 1990 Holiday Gift. Don't know the maker- it's marked HS. Maroon plastic with gold. Looks like a fine nib. Cartridge filler.

2) Parker 21. I've used this one. It's a nice wet writer. Note: I've already got multiple requests for this one.

3) Hero 329 (I think) hooded nib. Fine line.

4) Hero- silver. Fine to medium nib. (Both Hero pens were purchased from Todd at isellpens.com a couple of years ago)

5) Green Kaigelu 317 fine nib. Piston filler. (also from Todd)

6) Silver plastic Reform. Rubber section. Medium nib. Cartridge filler.

7) Pelikan Junior-new in box. Clear red plastic with yellow rubber section. Medium nib. Cartridge filler.

 

Kristi

Edited January 18, 2010 by foxtail1

[jaqcp]

Well, this has been on my to-do list since mid-December, and I'm finally getting to it. I've got a batch of pens available, one per person. Please, let these go to newbies, or members with few pens who want to try something new. There's nothing special here, but they'll provide new toys to some.

 

Requestors: Please send a PM with your first choice (and 2nd and 3rd choices, if you have them) and your address. I will ship to anywhere in the world, but it will be by first class mail, so it won't be instant gratification. If you would, please include one sentence about why you would like that pen. I'm going to wait till tomorrow to announce recipients, so that everyone will have a chance at these.

 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/1352282/aview/free.jpg

 

Left to right:

 

1) 1990 Holiday Gift. Don't know the maker- it's marked HS. Maroon plastic with gold. Looks like a fine nib. Cartridge filler.

2) Parker 21. I've used this one. It's a nice wet writer.

3) Hero 329 (I think) hooded nib. Fine line.

4) Hero- silver. Fine to medium nib. (Both Hero pens were purchased from Todd at isellpens.com a couple of years ago)

5) Green Kaigelu 317 fine nib. Piston filler. (also from Todd)

6) Silver plastic Reform. Rubber section. Medium nib. Cartridge filler.

7) Pelikan Junior-new in box. Clear red plastic with yellow rubber section. Medium nib. Cartridge filler.

 

Kristi

 

Not exactly a newbie, but would like the P21 for a teenage boy at church who has expressed an interest. If Parker gone, then the green Kaigelu would work as well.

 

Will PM address.

 

Thanks!

Edited January 18, 2010 by jaqcp

[ianyer]

I would be interested in the Hero silver. I'm not quite sure how to PM you. I will try and find out how.

 

OK I figured it out. PM sent

Edited January 18, 2010 by ianyer

[mattaw]

Pm for the hero 329 sent. I missed the last Hero.

 

Matthew

[Nikhil]

PM sent on Kailuga or the Pelikano

[Pen Is Mightier]

I several boxes of Osmiroid Ink Cartridges. If anyone wants some carts lmk.

They are blue.

No more Waterman carts sorry.

 

PM open to anywhere

PM sent.

[foxtail1]

Well, this was rough! If I do this again, I'm going to give them to someone else to give away.

 

There were multiple requests for each pen, so obviously not everyone who asked is getting a pen. I'm sorry I can't do more, but this is what I had.

 

1) 1990 Holiday Gift. Going to Octo

2) Parker 21. Going to sinisterguy

3) Hero 329. Going to fudgeorama

4) Hero- silver. Going to ianyer

5) Green Kaigelu 317. Going to Rlowenote

6) Silver plastic Reform. Going to ItalianM87

7) Pelikan Junior. going to vieuxcarre

 

I'll try to get them in the mail this week.

 

Kristi

[jaqcp]

My applause for what you did and for making decisions in the face of so many choices. May your largesse be returned 100 fold!

[Nikhil]

Well, this was rough! If I do this again, I'm going to give them to someone else to give away.

 

There were multiple requests for each pen, so obviously not everyone who asked is getting a pen. I'm sorry I can't do more, but this is what I had.

 

1) 1990 Holiday Gift. Going to Octo

2) Parker 21. Going to sinisterguy

3) Hero 329. Going to fudgeorama

4) Hero- silver. Going to ianyer

5) Green Kaigelu 317. Going to Rlowenote

6) Silver plastic Reform. Going to ItalianM87

7) Pelikan Junior. going to vieuxcarre

 

I'll try to get them in the mail this week.

 

Kristi

Congrats to those who recieved one. Also thanks for the genirosity Kristi

[ianyer]

Thanks for being so generous. I hope to return the favor to other pen fanatics someday.

[vieuxcarre]

 

 

7) Pelikan Junior. going to vieuxcarre

 

 

 

Dear Kristi,

 

Thank you for your generosity! Now I have something to look forward to in the mail. The kindness of members in this forum never ceases to amaze me.

[foxtail1]

All the pens are on the way.

 

Kristi

[ItalianM87]

Thank you for the pen!! I just got the pen today, do you know which cartridge I need for the silver plastic reform? Once again thank you!

[tmenyc]

"Velvet" Pen Sleeves -- 3 packs of 5

 

I bought these sleeves on eBay, listed as "velvet". It was too cheap to be true... they have a velvety exterior but I wouldn't want to store a fountain pen in them, rubbery scratchy stuff inside. Turns out (which I would have learned in five minutes had I bothered to check) that these things are made for giveaway pens, so no one worries if they'll scratch.

So I got a little angry, but no more than $5 angry, which is what they cost me, so they're yours if you want them.

They're about 6 1/8" x 1 1/8"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4304712759_9b5de4b44f_o.jpg.

 

In case this doesn't work, you can see it here

 

PM me? I'd like to give them out as 3 packs of five, unless you're someone who has a good use for all 3 packs.

 

Tim

Edited January 26, 2010 by tmenyc

[Nikhil]

I'll take one

[Scylla]

I could really use them! I hoard the ones I'm lucky enough to find. If you have any, I'd like some. Thanks,