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Barry Gabay Vintage

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Lovely pen. Congratulations on your find, madmark. I would date it prior to 1981-82 when the split ebonite feed appeare. The other components appear to be from 1970s. To my poor eyes, the feed appears to be the last generation of "solid" ebonite feeds, the one without grooves on its face & shank. I agree with the others that your nib appears to be a broad. Enjoy!

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That's a stunning nib. Beautiful line variation!!! It gives your handwriting character. That nib is a good friend.

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Beautiful pen and nib, I'll date it around 1972/1975.

That's too early.

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Hi - I've been in the lookout for a 149 from that era - can you let us know what you paid for it?

Derek

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Hi - I've been in the lookout for a 149 from that era - can you let us know what you paid for it?

Derek

Hi Derek.

I suggest doing a search (sold items) on eBay. That will give you an idea of the pen's market value. I'd say around $400. This being a spectacular B-nib, the pen might go for more in a real-live bidding situation.

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B nibs are always that little bit special. Nice catch! If you don't get on with it, please sell it along to someone as there are scads of M and narrower out there, but good Bs are more difficult to find. But give B a chance. You might find it as addictive as many have.

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Congratulations on finding a spectacular 149. It writes beautifully with the Tolstoy ink. Everyone deserves a bit of good luck once in awhile, and this is your turn!

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