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Hi,

I'm looking for a nice silver sterling fountain pen and as I like big pens - think of for example Sailor King of pen size - it's got to be a big boy!

 

I'd like to hear your appreciated suggestions!

 

thanks,

Luca

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I don't have a BIG sterling silver pen, but I do have a Cross Townsend Sterlin g silver pen. While the pen is very nice, scratches are unavaoidable due to the softness of the material. So be warned but do enjoy! I think the shine of polished silver is second to none in its lustrous warm brightness.

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I have a YOL Viceroy Grand in the Barleycorn finish. It's a big Sterling Silver pen - heavy and it can be posted without damage to the pen barrel. The pen writes well, although I do find the section to get slippery during extended writing. Overall, it's an impressive pen.

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My husband gave me a sterling Sailer 1911 for our anniversary (25th, obviously) - it's wonderful and a good size. I love it (and him!)

 

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Had a Yard O Led Viceroy Grand in the Victorian finish... By far the worst fountain pen I have ever owned for a number of reasons.

 

The company were excellent in all the warranty work I required and exchanged components without a problem, thing is the pen should not have gone back to them on four occasions within the first six months of ownership.

 

Got a 144 Mont Blanc in the silver barleycorn finish but that is probably too small to meet your requirements.

 

My favourite pen which I return back to time and time again is the Waterman Edson LE in slver. Big dimension and amongest the best writing pens I have owned.

 

Got a Motegrappe but its a rollerball so dont think that counts does it :D

 

Anyone like to guess who the two busts are either side of the pens????

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Just another pic....

A wise man once said    " the best revenge is wealth "   but a wiser man answered back    " the best revenge is happiness "

 

The true definition of madness - Doing the same thing everyday and expecting different results......

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.........and finally,

A wise man once said    " the best revenge is wealth "   but a wiser man answered back    " the best revenge is happiness "

 

The true definition of madness - Doing the same thing everyday and expecting different results......

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Here are 2 XEZOs next to a M800. I know they are not all SS, but maybe helps some.

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http://www.members.westnet.com.au/raynchris/pix/silvers.jpg

 

here are some for comparison - from the left

Sheaffer (70s)

CP4 pair

"51"

CS LE 100

hammered silver Sergio Kullock "51"

Signum

CP Sailor

CP Parker Duo (vintage model) heavy pen!

Aurora Cellini - also heavy and delicious

Sailor 1911

MB "Wedding Ring" 146 size - heavy

CP Pelikan "Charlotte"

Platinum (takes other Platinum nibs!)

Sheaffer @Victorian'

 

I haven't seen a KOP size in silver.........and the heaviest and heftiest of my pens has to be the CP Parker I think.

Enjoy! :)9

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The first thing that sprung to mind was a large Yard-O-Led - I did read what was said about having to return one many times within several or so months, which is NOT cool. That aside, I can't comment on the pen's performance, as I was once tempted by one in a brick and mortar shop, but the huge price tag at the time kept me away. (More than likely cheaper online). Very impressive in appearance, all silver.

 

Best of luck! :D

 

R.ticle One

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Chris Chalmers, your pen pic blinded me. B) Wow!

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The pen you want is very simple:

 

Waterman Edson LE in sliver!!!

 

I have a regular Edson and I love it.Having it in silver would be a true dream but I cant afford it.

If you can afford this pen then go for it.Oh and take the medium nib.

Respect to all

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Did you have to do that Chris ? :bonk: :bonk: :sick: :sick:

 

My favourite big silver is my CP5 Modern. Very sweet :D

You could always go the other direction - here's the CP5 with a Kika :D

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/ruaidhri/KikaandFriens.jpg

 

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I agree that the Classic Pens sterling CP series are just great and I have most of them.

 

I'd add the Aurora 80th Anniversaryhttp://www.giardino.it/pens/aurora/IMMAGINI/80esimo.jpg

 

and the Conway Stewart Francis Drake http://www.andys-pens.ukhome.net/conwaypix/drake4a.jpg

 

Just got one of the latter and it is a fairly heavy silver pen.

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Are you interested in the weight in addition to the size? And will you be writing with this quite a bit?

King of Pen is a wonderful size (especially to these arthritic hands), but it is the lightness that attracts even more-

Silver is heavy and soft- if the pen sags, even drops, there will be dents-

 

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Bill, this CS Drake is very, very impressive, great!

Can you say something on its size; is it comparable to for example the CS Churchill?

 

thanks, cheers,

Luca

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chris chalmers, your silver pens collection is amazing ;)

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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Bill, this CS Drake is very, very impressive, great!

Can you say something on its size; is it comparable to for example the CS Churchill?

 

thanks, cheers,

Luca

Sorry, I don't own a Churchill so I can't say.

 

The Drake is almost exactly the same size as a Parker Duofold Centennial, and is similar in weight to the Classic Pens sterling versions of that Parker.

 

Probably M800 Pelikan size, bit smaller than a MB 149. Nice weighty pens.

Bill Spohn

Vancouver BC

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