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How about an Esterbrook J? Preferably one that needs a new sac. If you haven’t already replaced a sac yourself, it’s not hard to do and it will make the pen that much more special to you.

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Parker 51, Parker Duofold, Vintage Pelikan (a 400 or a 400NN or a 140) and vintage Sheaffer (a Snorkel or a touchdown or a liver filled pen).

Khan M. Ilyas

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Thanks for all your suggestions - (lot of time spent on the web in the past few days).

 

Let the hunt begin....

 

1. Sheaffer Balance OS

2. ASA Nauka (glossy black, no clip) - sent a few emails but haven't heard back if that color is available. Would like to add to my "made in india" collection. (Just ordered a few cheap pens from them Beena Magic)

3. Vintage Pelikan (100 or 400)

4. Parker Duofold

5. Platinum 3776 (fairly easy to get on amazon)

(also researching the other suggestions...)

 

I typically look at ebay for these, but if the forum members have any other suggestions on sources please let me know.

 

(on second thoughts, not sure if joining this forum was a good idea for my wallet :-)

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Modest collection!

 

For me you have some really nice pens there, that Thurya Brown 75 really floats my boat. You seem to have a pretty good eye for what you like, go with what your heart tells you, I would opine you won't go wrong.

 

 

 

Greg

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Modest collection!

 

For me you have some really nice pens there, that Thurya Brown 75 really floats my boat. You seem to have a pretty good eye for what you like, go with what your heart tells you, I would opine you won't go wrong.

 

 

 

Greg

 

Thank you, Greg. That Parker is special for me too - I got that as a gift 32 years ago! I am sure it is the same for every member here - each pen in their collection has a story behind it

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No Parker 45?

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It's so hard to point out one pen...

 

All the ones listed in this thread are awesome pens :)

 

Personally, I have been enjoying Pens from Newton Pens and Ryan Krusak Studio too :)

Dream, take one step at a time and achieve. :)

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Quite an eclectic collection you have there. I especially like that Karas. A Sheaffer Cadet from the 50s would be a nice addition.

It's hard work to tell which is Old Harry when everybody's got boots on.

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Four new additions to the collection based on your suggestions. Merry Christmas to me!

 

Left to right:

 

1. Pelikan 400NN

2. Sheaffer Lifetime Balance Brown probably 875 (although I am still looking for the oversize version)

3. Sheaffer Touchdown

4. Esterbrook J - (hate the 2556 nib, ordered the 9048)

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/eHKtSTI.jpg

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Couldn't decide on just one huh? You fit right in around here!

 

Additionally, which are your favorites from what you currently have? You'll need multiples of them....

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Additionally, which are your favorites from what you currently have? You'll need multiples of them....

 

Haha - true that my friend. My favorites are the Pelikan 120 and 400NN, Pilot VP, and for some reason the Sheaffer Touchdown.

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Oh, I love that Balance. Now you just need to fill the 'missing link' between the Pelikan in green and the Balance in brown with a Pelikan brown tortoise.

 

Enabler? moi? :-)

Here we go again - I need to stop, please.

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