Desperate For Info On Wality 52D

[WanderingAuthor]

Yes, when I'm ready, I may well be posting in the Classifieds, but at the moment, I'm just asking for general information. I was linking to the Wality (well, actually, the Airmail, since that is the only one I can find) site, and I noticed the pens they mention on there, specifically the model 52D fountain pen. (For reference, the products page of the site, and a photo of this very beautiful pen.) It is supposed to be a "plunger pump" filler. I never knew these existed. I want one! I need one!

 

Does anyone know anything about these? I am hoping they're still made. I e-mailed the company, but I've heard complaints that they often don't respond to this type of inquiry. Can anyone tell me anything about these? Does anyone have any idea how I could track one down? (Aside from the fact I'm not ready to post in the Classifieds, I fear that it is unlikely anyone with one of these to sell would be checking there. Even if it is a higher end Wality pen, Wality pens just do not go for that much.)

[79spitfire]

Try here:

 

Retro Desk

 

I bought one of the 69LFB 'all black' pens from him and it's a great pen, smooth and reliable. You might want to e-mail him first to make sure he has what you want in stock.

[hari317]

I have the 52D in my personal collection. it is an export only model not sold domestically. There are two models 52D and 52OD. D is with filigree cap and OD is an gold plated overlay. the filling system is piston.

[Conker]

I recently purchased some of the Wality 52P models directly from India, not the same as the fancier exterior 52D of course, but probably share the same piston filler mechanism, nib/feed etc. As a value proposition, I am very impressed. After very slight nib smoothing these are great writers.

[Ernst Bitterman]

The Walitys I've encountered are generally good pens, but the relative simplicity of the feeds can lead to dribbling at the end of a fill if using the pen somewhere that the air temperature is rather lower than that of your hand. I like 'em, but they can need watching.