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So I have been collecting fountain pens for a little over a month now and I think I have quite a good start to the vintage side of things. My first pen was the Pelikan 400 I found in a box in the garage that belonged to a late family friend who passed away in 2009. It's in fantastic condition and an excellent writer. That boosted my interest and now I think I have a pretty good collection! What do you guys think?

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Parker Challenger (pre-war vac filler), Parker Vacumatic (1940s), Conklin Glider (1940s), Pelikan 400 (1950s), Waterman's Ideal 52 1/2 V (Canada 1910s), and a Sheaffer (1970s). Now what to get next?

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That's a nice collection. Next you should have some idea where the collection should head to; nibs, pen looks filling systems, a whole lot of criteria to set! I would suggest you look into Wahl Eversharp pens, the Skyline and Doric look great for example.

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That's a nice collection. Next you should have some idea where the collection should head to; nibs, pen looks filling systems, a whole lot of criteria to set! I would suggest you look into Wahl Eversharp pens, the Skyline and Doric look great for example.

 

I love green but all of my pens except the Sheaffer (which I am not much a fan of) have built in filling systems. Shying away from cartridge converters but I do want a Franklin-Christoph Model 20 in Green of course :P

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I love green but all of my pens except the Sheaffer (which I am not much a fan of) have built in filling systems. Shying away from cartridge converters but I do want a Franklin-Christoph Model 20 in Green of course :P

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That's a Skyline, for deeper pockets (later in the collection :D) there are green Dorics, both generations

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You have a great start to your collection, especially considering you've been at it a month. One way to "gear" your collection is to consider what type of collection you'd like to invest your time and money. For example, you may go with the green theme. It may be Parkers or pens from the 40s. The fountain pen world is filled with a wide range of possibilities.

 

Like most, I chased a list of recommended pens, but I found my passion in pens from the 30s and 40s.

 

You asked for a recommendation, and if you like your Vac, go for a green "51" and see what you like. Vac, Aero, Special, SJ, DJ, Nassau Green, Forest Green...

 

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That's a nice bunch of vintage pens; good work thus far.

I would suggest keeping it eclectic, you are early into the obsession to focus too sharply. Another suggestion is to stay on the vintage track; so many brands, models, filling systems, materials, etc to choose from. And, if you play your cards right you can get great pens at even better prices. Of course, it helps if you can do your own basic repairs; something new to learn!

 

Good luck with your quest!

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Very nice start! Parker 51, Sheaffer Snorkel, Parker 75, Esterbrook Dollar and J...and then we'll send you for some British pens.

 

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Very nice collection. I would, of course, suggest some Esterbrooks. Tim beat me to it, but I would add an Esterbrook Dollar pen and an Esterbrook J.

 

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http://fountainpenboard.com/forum/uploads/1324853048/gallery_151_19_139857.jpg

That's a Skyline, for deeper pockets (later in the collection :D) there are green Dorics, both generations

 

STUNNING!

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That's a nice bunch of vintage pens; good work thus far.

I would suggest keeping it eclectic, you are early into the obsession to focus too sharply. Another suggestion is to stay on the vintage track; so many brands, models, filling systems, materials, etc to choose from. And, if you play your cards right you can get great pens at even better prices. Of course, it helps if you can do your own basic repairs; something new to learn!

 

Good luck with your quest!

Thanks for the advice! I just got the Waterman's and and the Parker Vac back from Aaron at Pentiques.com (conditions were rough) and they came back in fantastic working order. I am sure I will learn a thing or two as I go along!

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Very nice collection. I would, of course, suggest some Esterbrooks. Tim beat me to it, but I would add an Esterbrook Dollar pen and an Esterbrook J.

 

-David (Estie).

I will check them out!

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Very nice start! Parker 51, Sheaffer Snorkel, Parker 75, Esterbrook Dollar and J...and then we'll send you for some British pens.

 

Tim

Thanks for the advice! I am gonna need a larger pen case... haha

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I think you should come to the SF Pen Party, aka pen show. Are you sure the Challenger isn't a button filler?

I am looking to check it out in the future. Also it is a button filler! Thanks for the input! It works! :D

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Nice start. You're doomed. Welcome to the club :D

 

I have collected a ton of things in my short 28 year old life. These are the most useful! I have always been doomed XD

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