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I recently acquired a fountain pen mostly for fun but I realized that I really really like the way it writes. However, due to the length and the fact that there's no cap, this pen won't see much use.

 

Where can I find a reasonably priced (Under 30) fountain pen which will write similiar to this one? The ink flow is about the same as a Pilot Precise Rolling Ball V7 (fine).

 

I am a poor college student and I will be using this pen to take notes and study with. Therefore, a huge pen wouldn't be very comfortalbe for me.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

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The pen only says "Sheaffer - Made in U.S.A.

 

I've been looking at these http://www.executiveessentials.com/detail.php/id/186

 

Any opinions tips and help would be greatly appericiated!

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That is a Sheaffer Dolphin and you will find them from time to time on eBay in more portable versions. I've never seen one as a desk pen, and imagine that selling this one on eBay would bring in more than enough to buy the regular version.

 

There are many excellent pens to be found in your price range. My favourite is the Parker Frontier, but you will find many people advocate the Waterman Phileas and Lamy Safari.

 

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Hi,

 

The Safari is of course, highly recommended, but you may need the point adjusted for the pen to write perfectly to your taste. Once you get it, if you are not happy with it, I will adjust it for you.

 

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Hello. I happen to have two of those in the regular capped version. I have no idea what the desk set is worth (ideas?), but if you're interested, I'd be happy to trade you a pocket version for the desk set (once I restore the filling system on it) if you're interested in getting rid of it. Then again, you might be better off selling it on Ebay, I really don't know.

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Ah, thanks for the quick and informative replies! I have no intention of selling the fountain pen, as when I acquired it, the bottom part of the base of the set had been torn and a metal piece had fallen out. Another problem was that the ink cartridge would often fall out and float to the top.

 

However, I came up with a quick remedy to the problem without putting in too much effort by plugging the top part of the pen with kleenex so the ink cartridge would fit snug and also put some paper towels at the bottom part of the base so the ink wouldn't flow out.

 

It's ghetto allright, but it gets the job done, so I have no intention of selling or trading the pen set as I don't think it's worth a dime more than what i paid for it (not that I mind, it writes great) B)

 

Are there any other fountain pens such as the safari which would come recommended for daily use which is lightweight? I do not plan to do any calligraphy with the pen, just some regular heavy duty writing.

 

Thank you again! :)

 

PS. What is the recommended way to get the ink flowing again? Whenever I put the pen down or put it in the base, the ink won't flow again. I usually just shake the pen and keep tapping it until the ink flows but something tels me there's a better way to do so. :unsure:

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1. That is a fp deskset.

 

2. The market for desksets is thin (few sellers and buyers) .

 

3. As there are less sellers and buyers than for regular fountain pens, valuation, if you are interested in getting one or more regular pens for it, is difficult.

 

4. You might want to contact the Fiorellas at

 

http://www.pendemonium.com/index.htm

 

as they seem to be quite a bit into the deskset line of the business.

 

5. From what little I have seen I get the impression that rare and uncommon desksets can be worth several times the market price of the pen component with a cap. YMMV

 

Best of luck......

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