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I'm thinking of getting either an M600 or a CS 58. he finish on the CS is gorgeous, but the Pelikan seems really nice too, if a little conservative in colouring. If i could get hold of the cities limited edition Pelikans, I'd probably buy them all!

 

What other options are there that you;d recommend at around 200GBP? Thanks in advance :)

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Hi Jounetsu,

 

A Stipula Etruria Blue Back Swisher SE or Orange Black Swisher SE. They should cost well below 200 GBP by the time they reach you, including shipping, tax and duties. Then there is the Nuda as well, of course... :lol:

 

You can find Swisher Pens here: Swisher Pens Web Site, Stipula Page

 

Another intersting site for Stips and other Italian pens is Giardino Italiano: Giardino Italiano Pens Web Site, Sales Page

 

The advantage of the latter is that if you are a resident EU citizen, you don't pay duties and taxes, just shipping.

 

I am sure many people will come up with a very long list of pens well below that price point... :D

 

HTH, warm regards, Wim

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Hi Jounetsu,

 

Wim is our resident Stipula Etruria maven, but I'm surprised he didn't mention the Etruria 991 which is on a super sale at the Giardino Italiano site that he gave you. It's got a ton of panache and, all kidding aside, is a fantastic buy at €229.00 which would put it under your budget of £200. Beautiful celluloid, great filling system, marvelous nibs and feeds. As good as it gets! :bunny1:

 

Several of us on this board have gotten them, mainly on Wim's recommendation, and we haven't been sorry. At least have a look at it in addition to the other Stipulas that he mentioned.

 

Don't forget to let us know what you decide. Knowing how others are spending their money is almost as much fun as spending our own. Well, almost! ;)

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Hi Jounetsu,

 

Wim is our resident Stipula Etruria maven, but I'm surprised he didn't mention the Etruria 991 which is on a super sale at the Giardino Italiano site that he gave you. It's got a ton of panache and, all kidding aside, is a fantastic buy at €229.00 which would put it under your budget of £200. Beautiful celluloid, great filling system, marvelous nibs and feeds. As good as it gets! :bunny1:

 

Several of us on this board have gotten them, mainly on Wim's recommendation, and we haven't been sorry. At least have a look at it in addition to the other Stipulas that he mentioned.

 

Don't forget to let us know what you decide. Knowing how others are spending their money is almost as much fun as spending our own. Well, almost! ;)

Hi Roger,

 

I guess you dodn't click on that Giardino link now, did you? :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

BTW, in Europe the 991 is 249 euros, due to VAT.

 

Warm regards, Wim

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I was going to buy a CS 58 off the greenboard last week for about 100.00 USD. Used but had box and papers and only inked a few times.

 

I have been looking at the orange and black Stipula/Swisher Etruria. man they are impressive, I just wish that it was not a C/C filling system. Sooner or later I will get one!!!!

 

TNS

 

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I have a Pelikan M600 with the blue/black stripes and a medium 14kt 2 tone nib. This is by far one of the smoothest nibs I have ever wrote with. I believe I bought it new off of ebay for about $140.00. Sometimes you can really get a good deal!!!

 

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Hi Amin,

No need to ask for "pardon" at all. We all start using shorthand after awhile :D

CS stand for Conway Stewart and the greenboard can be found at the pentrace website.

www.pentrace.com There is a yellow message board and a green market board for folks who are buying and selling pens.

 

Hope this helps.

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Karin

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Pardon my ignorance, but what is a CS 58?  Also, what is the greenboard?

Conway Stewart 58, and the green board is pentrace's pen selling/exchange board.

 

Ooops: Karin already answered while i was typing.

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I'm thinking of getting either an M600 or a CS 58. he finish on the CS is gorgeous, but the Pelikan seems really nice too, if a little conservative in colouring. If i could get hold of the cities limited edition Pelikans, I'd probably buy them all!

 

What other options are there that you;d recommend at around 200GBP? Thanks in advance :)

that's so good to hear... glad you were able to resolve the problem so easily.

 

i'm partial to the 200/400 size. check out that stunner in my avatar. Ain't she a Honey!.) :)

 

I like the CS pens in general (in looks, never tried one) so i don't think you can go wrong with one of them. And I think I would like a 600 but like you would be tempted more to buy one of the cities. Specifically, the Piazza Navona is very tempting and someone was selling one for a very good price on the greenboard.

 

but I have a different pen in mind for my next purchase which is still a couple of months away. (sniffle)

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