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That is one more beautiful pen! Like many others, I have the later Permanite version of this pen, and while nice - I’d kill for an earlier version....especially in that kind of shape for $7!

 

Congrats!

 

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That is one more beautiful pen! Like many others, I have the later Permanite version of this pen, and while nice - I’d kill for an earlier version....especially in that kind of shape for $7!

 

Congrats!

 

Mike

Thanks for the reply!!!! You have pics of your Big Red?

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Yours might just be the best looking one I have seen. I am not personally drawn to this Parker style, but I know beauty when its portrayed.

 

Better watch @carguy...LOL!!

"Respect science, respect nature, respect all people (s),"

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Yours might just be the best looking one I have seen. I am not personally drawn to this Parker style, but I know beauty when its portrayed.

 

Better watch @carguy...LOL!!

Mine is pretty and the nib is fantastic, but still.....Im going out to antique stores today.

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Mine is pretty and the nib is fantastic, but still.....Im going out to antique stores today.

 

Must be nice that the opportunity exists.

"Respect science, respect nature, respect all people (s),"

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Yours might just be the best looking one I have seen. I am not personally drawn to this Parker style, but I know beauty when its portrayed.

 

Better watch @carguy...LOL!!

Thanks for the comment! It looks as new!

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Very nice. I may be persuaded to trade for a few 51s. Hahahahaha.

Who is getting the 51’s....you or me?

 

The 51 truly is my favorite pen!

 

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Who is getting the 51s....you or me?

 

The 51 truly is my favorite pen!

 

Mike

I was saying I would trade my Big Red for 51s. Hahahah.
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I was saying I would trade my Big Red for 51s. Hahahah.

And I’d seriously offer to trade some, but that pens probably worth more than I’m willing to offer

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And Id seriously offer to trade some, but that pens probably worth more than Im willing to offer

Try me :)

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I finally picked up a "Big Red" from Ebay in the last few months and paid about $280 dollars more than you. Still, I'm happy to add one to the collection. It was nicely restored (though not as pristine as yours by far) and listed as a fine, but writes much more like a medium. How do restorers and collectors know what nib size these nearly 100 year old pens have? Is it a matter of writing with them and taking an educated guess?

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I finally picked up a "Big Red" from Ebay in the last few months and paid about $280 dollars more than you. Still, I'm happy to add one to the collection. It was nicely restored (though not as pristine as yours by far) and listed as a fine, but writes much more like a medium. How do restorers and collectors know what nib size these nearly 100 year old pens have? Is it a matter of writing with them and taking an educated guess?

 

 

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