Obunsha Teikin Price Quote Request

[antichresis]

Hi all, does anyone have an Obunsha Teikin pocket pen? The one with the Parker 180 style nib? How are they as writers and are there structural problems I have to be aware of like an easily cracked section, etc.?

 

I'd also like to ask if anyone knows the going rate for these, if user grade. I checked eBay and only found one listing (for bidding).

 

Attached is a photo of the pen from the seller. The Teikin is the one second from the bottom, alongside a Platinum DP-50, a no name pen, a Pilot DPP-100, and a Platinum DP-800 (or an older version of it).

 

Thanks!

[mke]

I have one: I bought it for about 8 USD on Yahoo Auctions but that was the cheapest price, I have seen so far.

I will ink it up during the next weekend.

 

From left to right

Sailor 21

Pilot Elite 18k

Pilot

Platinum

Platinum

Platinum

Teikin

Obunsha Teikin

Ohto Tasche

 

I think I should have some more. Just to show you some pocket pens. They mostly look the same, don't they?

There is a huge "overstock" on these Sailor and Pilot pens, so the prices of used ones are quite down to earth.

 

Special ones with a beautiful design can reach "astronomical" prices, however.

[mke]

But it is a normal nib, no Parker 180 nib.

[antichresis]

mke, thanks for the pictures. They pop-up every so often over here. Frequently at bargain bin prices at what we call "Japan Surplus" stores. Sometimes you get lucky and find something lucky. I think someone in the local community found a lower end Myu for $3.00.

 

$8-10 is what I was hoping for. I'm being sold the lot for $30. Not sure if I'll take it...

[mke]

Just saw a Teikin for 4 USD.

[stan]

Teikin was a lower end Japanese pen manufacturer. Many of their pens were giveaways. They did make two higher-end models - in sterling and silver plate. Both very rare. Unfortunately the Teikin name and reputation is a drag on their price. As i recall they use Sailor cartrdges.