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Ralph Prather Custom Parker 51

Doug C

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Unusual, of course, but the looks of that one do nothing at all for me, I'm afraid.

 

Damn, Aysedasi, and I was just going to ship it to you.

 

I guess I'll just keep it.

 

No problem. Everyone has different tastes. I love it.

 

I ought to say Doug that I've seen other examples of Ralph's work which I covet very much. It's just this one which doesn't quite float my boat..... But I'll happily have it if you're desperate to gift it to me...... ;)

 

Unfortunately, I sent it off to Glenn since he seemed to like it so much.

 

(now watch as Glenn, poor soul goes to the mail box day after day to find nothing...).

Update:

Just back from the PO for food and a change of clothes.

The pen hasn't arrived yet.

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Nice background story, Ralph! I love those!!!

 

(Ah, poor Glenn.... ;) I'd feel sorry for him, except that I've already seen photos of his Prather pens!)

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Making these is certainly a fun diversion from retirement. A few assorted examples:

 

Orange Anodized Aluminum

 

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll110/pratherpens/P-51-DuoVac-9.jpg

 

 

Ralph Prather

 

Wow, Ralph, thank you for posting the pictures. What wonderful eye candy first thing in the morning (especially now that your website appears to be gone :( )

Colour is its own reward - N. Finn

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Unusual, of course, but the looks of that one do nothing at all for me, I'm afraid.

 

 

 

Damn, Aysedasi, and I was just going to ship it to you.

 

I guess I'll just keep it.

 

No problem. Everyone has different tastes. I love it.

 

I ought to say Doug that I've seen other examples of Ralph's work which I covet very much. It's just this one which doesn't quite float my boat..... But I'll happily have it if you're desperate to gift it to me...... ;)

 

Actually Aysedasi, I'm not at all offended. Like they say different 'strokes' for different folks.

 

(A little pen humor there).

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What a gorgeous pen! I love those red jewels and the hammered plunger. The more of Prather's work I see, the more I love it! Many thanks for all these posts and for the great pics from Ralph.

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Ralph was kind enough to take a few photos of my pen when he had it. Despite what an earlier poster said, I think the hammered cap looks great on this pen.

 

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu103/bayport714/Prather%20Pens/RQ-VSE-51-EmeraldPearl-1.jpg

 

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu103/bayport714/Prather%20Pens/RQ-VSE-51-EmeraldPearl.jpg

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Absolutely fantastic pen.

 

I've looked at some other works by Mr. Prather as well here on FPN.

 

It's like these 51's have been given a soul.

 

Thank-you for the review and enjoy your new friend.

 

Inked

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It is always exciting to own a one of a kind item. As long as you are pleased with the fountain pen that is the most important point in this discussion. I would be happy to have this fountain pen in my collection, even with my tendencies toward tradition and conservatism.

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J. Kenneth Byrd, Jr.

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The Tar Heel State--GO HEELS!

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I agree--I love hammered metal and this example is a great one! The hammered plunger--with a transparent blind cap to show it off!--is a very exciting innovation, I think.

 

Lovely pen, enjoy!

 

Dan

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