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After I asked questions here in this network, I realized that Ebay would be a better choice rather than antique shops. But are those pens auctioned there are flexible? even if they are restored? even if they still have the golden arrow nib? just curious. :)

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...are those pens auctioned there are flexible?

 

I'm not sure what you're asking but, if you want to know if Parker Vacumatic nibs are flexible, the answer is, "usually not." I'm inclined but hesitant to say "never."

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Sounds like you are fixated on flex nibs but have little experience with fountain pens in general. You are apparently in Manila where there is s sizable pen community. You should seek out fellow users and attend s club meeting or event to connect with others.

 

You should assume that any pen found on eBay will need to be restored and that it is not going to have a flexible nib.

 

There are two rules regardingfkex nibs that have proven true over and over again.

 

A nib is more flexible when you are selling than when you are buying.

All nibs flex at least once, some better than others.

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Agree, vacumatics rarely have flexible nibs.

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Vacs don't have flexy nibs. You probably don't want one for daily writing.

 

BUUUUUUTTTT... You could try the flex nibs on a dip pen, Noodlers, or a vintage Waterman.

 

But Vacs are so daang purdy.... Doi... Saw 'em in real life a few times and my mouth still waters.........

 

NOW you want to buy a Vac from a good seller. Here are some recommendations. (No affiliation, yadayadayadablahblahblah,etcetc.)

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parker-Vacumatic-Major-Restored-By-RICHARD-BINDER-Black-Vintage-Fountain-Pen-/322419896029?hash=item4b11b92edd:g:0lcAAOSw9GhYhtS1

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Restored-1944-Black-Parker-Vacumatic-Fountain-Pen-5-1-16-/122347130398?hash=item1c7c750e1e:g:J18AAOSwImRYm5OW

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940-Parker-Vacumatic-Emerald-Pearl-Restored-F-Nib-Speedline-Filler-Double-Jewel-/201781141567?hash=item2efb17e03f:g:X6MAAOSwEzxYdoRv

 

These sellers have good stuff for reasonable prices. You can always, however, buy a used one and send it off if ya like.

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If you want to make life easy contact Jose aka PenManila here and elsewhere on the internet. He is rather well known in having been featured in a feature story about pen collecting. Not to mention he is an all around good guy that someday I need to buy a drink.

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Agree, vacumatics rarely have flexible nibs.

 

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Ha ha many thanks for that, FarmBoy. Yes, I've had and have even sold a few Vacs with flexible nibs, and I may have three or four left but will have to think long and hard before letting go of another one, given how difficult it's been to chase these down (really comes down to pure luck; if you amass 200 Vacs a few of them will be bound to have flexy nibs). Looking forward to that drink sometime ;)

 

I'll be happy to sit with the OP and play with some Vacs.

 

If you want to make life easy contact Jose aka PenManila here and elsewhere on the internet. He is rather well known in having been featured in a feature story about pen collecting. Not to mention he is an all around good guy that someday I need to buy a drink.

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I have a vacumatic slender with perhaps double broad (stubbish) nib that flexes with almost no pressure at all. I am not sure if that would be called a true flexible nib, though.

 

Here is the pen:

 

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/311003-canadian-vacumatic-oversize/?do=findComment&comment=3669827

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How many say Canada on them?

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How many say Canada on them?

 

Three of mine say Canada on them but only one is flexible.

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Now we know where to look. :rolleyes:

You are welcome. In Pakistan. For hunting down Canadian vacumatics.

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