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Hi all, I know this isn't a fountain pen topic but thought I'd give it a whirl since I'm trying to find a repair option. Please feel free to suggest an alternate place to post if this isn't appropriate for this forum. I have a small Kreisler ballpoint pen which I found in my mother's old desk. By small, it's akin to the Parker Jotter size (at least the ones I have). It seems there's not much info out there about Kreisler pens and mechanical pencils. I found that the still existing Kreisler Industrial Corporation started out in early 20th C manufacturing among other things, pen and pencil sets. Think they stopped making writing instruments around the time of the Second World War when more pressing manufacturing was called for. Anyway, I would like to use this pen but the ballpoint ink barrel 1) doesn't advance out the tip when the outer pen barrel is twisted (it moves around freely inside as if not connected) and 2) is out of ink or is so old ink isn't viable anymore. Can anyone suggest a reputable repairer of ballpoint pens? Plus a place to obtain a refill, even if not a true Kreisler? I'm in the San Francisco area. And if you know anything about Kreisler's history as a pen maker, please share! Many thanks. Liz
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I recently ordered a Parker Frontier ball point. I like the SS-GT varierty of pens. So this was one of that variety. This pen has a metallic top part, and the "section" part is the plastic/rubberised - but whatever the material, its of good quality - and not at all feels like the usual gripper that we find in pens. Besides, the SS-GT has a bit deeper hue to it and very smooth and shiny - that gives a very good looks to it. The refill of-course is the standard jotter refill made by Parker with the quink ink. The pen has a good heft to it, and feels good to use. The presentation is very good pf2 by anup@indiapoint, on Flickr The Luxor stamp is unmistakable pf4 by anup@indiapoint, on Flickr Though the box is made of paper, it looks quite neat pf3 by anup@indiapoint, on Flickr pf5 by anup@indiapoint, on Flickr The pen: pf6 by anup@indiapoint, on Flickr The pen compared to other pens: L-R - Parker Frontier, Parker Jotter, and Oliver M-2 - which I had review previously Generally using Fountain Pens, I have become habituated with a bit thicker section. I had bought this Parker Frontier with the hope that it has a thicker section. Though the section is thicker than the jotter, it is a normal thickness and not really thick. (all these three pens use the same standard jotter refill). Infact I am now habituated with the M2 thickness which makes me more comfortable, and still searching for a ball point of similar thickness at the grip section. pf7 by anup@indiapoint, on Flickr The pen interestingly is manufactured in India pf1 by anup@indiapoint, on Flickr I had read previously that Waterman pens are being manufactured in India, but didn't know that Parkers are also being manufactured in India. These are manufactured by Luxor most likely for sale only in India and Nepal (as mentioned in the sticker) Eventhough these are being manufactured in India, the max retail price in India matches with the price as anywhere else in the world. At lease the Luxor site sells them at MRP though one can get discounts from other retailers / e-retailers Thanks for reading.
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I have a Cross Classic Century twist-top ballpoint pen. There's only one problem. The very top of the pen is missing. It looks like a small dome that slides into the twist-top. I need to know the name of the piece, and where to buy it. Help!
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Compact Pocket Pen By Xikar
WriteAway posted a topic in It Writes, But It Is Not A Fountain Pen ....
Does anyone else happen to have one of these neat pocket pens, made by the cigar accessory company Xikar? This is a tiny pen, close in length to a Fisher Bullet, yet quite a bit slimmer. This version has a Redwood barrel section, and was available at one time in another variety of wood. It is currently not listed by Xikar, and I found only one other site that advertised it at one time. It uses any Parker-style refill, and came in a decent cardboard box. It's a shelf queen for me, since i have many, many other pens that are more practical for daily writing. But it is nicely made and I was lucky enough to get this one as a Christmas gift maybe 4-5 years ago. Any other experiences with this Xikar or similar pens in their collections?
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Hello all members. Well, my first appearance on FPN, greetings Been thinking to sell this one. Any idea what it's worth nowadays ? I've looked on many websites and it all vary somewhere around $200-$250. So I really don't know how to evaluate this one precisely. Any opinion would be much appreciated, thanks
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Wave the flag for New Conklin All American styles!
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MONTEGRAPPA - Piccola Blue Ballpoint Pen- ISPKCBAB http://www.door2fashion.com/product_p/51603.htm 60% OFF SALE US SHIPPING ONLY
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This ballpoint pen from Parker is called Insignia in India. But, this is quite different from standard Insignia. So : 1. Is this exclusive to India ? 2. Is this unique or based on some other Parker model ?
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Could Somebody Help Me Identify A Sheaffer White Dot Silver Vintage Ballpoint Pen Set?
jahgirl127 posted a topic in Sheaffer
I have a vintage pen set I need help identifying. Thank you so very much.
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The Enduring Genius Of The Ballpoint Pen ~ Article!
stevesurf posted a topic in It Writes, But It Is Not A Fountain Pen ....
I hope this hasn't been posted before, but here it is, courtesy of my sister in Tucson http://www.thepassivevoice.com/06/2015/the-enduring-genius-of-the-ballpoint-pen/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter The battery never runs out; you never have to worry about getting a bad signal; it cant get hacked. When this new device was launched, crowds lined the streets, desperate to get their hands on it. A window-shattering, hell-raising, no-holds-barred fracas: That was how Nations Business magazine described the American debut of the ballpoint pen in 1945. At $12.50 a penaround $160 todaythe Reynolds International ballpoint wasnt cheap, but that didnt stop thousands from queuing up outside Gimbels department store in New York City on Oct. 29 of that year to buy this fantastic, atomic-era, miracle pen. According to the New Yorker, Gimbels sold $100,000s worth of the pensnearly $1.3 million todayon that one day alone. . . . . The ballpoint pen came to the U.S. from Budapest, by way of inventor László Bíró. Born in 1899, Bíró tried several careersfrom studying medicine to practicing hypnotism to selling insuranceuntil he stumbled into journalism. That led to his great invention. One day, while visiting the printing room of the newspaper where he worked, Bíró grew frustrated when the heat of the presses made his fountain pen leak. He watched the machine cylinders apply ink to paper and wondered if he could develop a pen that worked similarly. He spotted one issue: A cylinder could only roll backward and forward, while a pen needs to move in all directions. -
Hello Everyone: I have been a fountain pen user and collector for almost 30 years. A big fan of all types of Parker pens, with a Rainbow-Cap Parker 61 as my "daily driver", (washable blue ink) alternating with a Montblanc No. 12 (brown ink). which makes my notebooks multi-colored! However, I also am attached to my Pelikan ballpoing that I bought, duty free in Amsterdam airport years ago. I recently made the great mistake of dropping it (point-down) on the cement floor of my garage, and broke-off the metal tip from the lucite barrel. "Glue" repairs have not held, and I definitely need to find a new (black) barrel of compatible type. Does anyone have any advice as to where to find such? Thanks and looking forward to being part of the group! Best Andy (San Francisco Bay Area, USA)
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I really wish that Montblanc would have come out with a black resin midsize tribute pen. I am scratching my head as to why they only made a white lacquer one. I also like the geometric midsize pen they released, but it's a bit flashy and would have snatched one up in a heart beat if it had been sterling silver instead. I really like the midsize because for me the legrand can be a bit weighty at times for lengthy writing and the classique just doesn't cut it for me. It's just too small, but that is just my opinion. I did ask the montblanc sales manager if they would be releasing more in the midsize and she was pretty confident they would for the solitaire lineup, but who knows. So I will just stick with my legrand for now and wait and see. I might see if I can find a used geometric somewhere because the price point is a bit much for my taste since I am not totally enthralled by the color of the pen. I can honestly say that Montblanc will miss a huge marketing opportunity if they don't bring out more midsize pens because I think there are many people like myself who fall in between the legrand and the classique as far as taste and preference is concerned. How does everyone else feel? David
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50% Off Conklin Stylograph - Fountain, Rollerball & Ballpoint Pens
PenChalet posted a topic in The Mall
Save 50% Off the Conklin Stylograph Pens. Brown/White Brown/Grey Red Fountain Pen $72.50 http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10508-BrownGrey.jpg Rollerball Pen $67.50 http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10509-BrownWhite.jpg Ballpoint Pen $62.50 http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10510-Red.jpg -
Help In Identifying Silver Ballpoint, With Rolex Refill
Alexcat posted a topic in It Writes, But It Is Not A Fountain Pen ....
I got this( see pics below) and am trying to find out a little more about it. As shown in the pics, there is a slight crack/lifting of the silver surface: beside that, it says 'MADE IN JERUSALEM' Around the top, just below the clicker( which is not working perfectly, but is usable....a missing top, I think....) it says "STERLING SILVER" and just below that, TRIBES OF ISRAEL It's a really beautiful thing....covered in intricate decoration, Hebrew letters and symbols. The refill says 100 Rolex soft fine (and then a word in Hebrew lettering, which I can't reproduce here) Basically, Im trying to get any information about it, and also if/where a refill can be bought( in the UK) Alex
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have a look here.... if only it was plated over 30 grams...
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Ballpoint Recommendations For A Student?
Drcollector posted a topic in It Writes, But It Is Not A Fountain Pen ....
As a full time university student and meticulous notetaker, I habitually collect ballpoints and the occasional rollerball. I began hoarding Staedtler stationery early on, and now my arsenal has come to include Cross, Lamy, Visconti, and a plethora of other brands. That being said, I prefer pens that are attractive and practical. I have rather small hands so I avoid larger pens. Additionally, I avoid pens that are strikingly colorful. I seldom invest over $100 in a solid ballpoint. I have read that refills are key when considering ballpoints. In that case, I favor Montblanc refills, but will not risk carrying a Montblanc pen around campus. A list of features I prefer: -Visually appealing -Durable; nothing disposable -Slim (nothing wider than a Visconti Van Gogh) -Nothing extravagant or strikingly colorful -Nothing with an all metal finish -Nothing over $300 (I do not want to be mugged) Examples of pens I like: Cross Stratford (black) , Lamy Safari (grey), Visconti Rembrandt (ivory) Examples of pens I avoid: Cross Peerless, Delta Dolcevita, OMAS 360 Based on the above information, what are your recommendations for the perfect student pen? I may seem picky here, but my tastes do change and all opinions will be considered and much appreciated. Thanks a bunch! -
Hello everyone. I have seen pictures of disassembled Montblanc ballpoints online (i.e. eBay) and I wish to disassemble mine as well. The pens in question are the Montblanc Starwalker and Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique. I have been fiddling with these models and am afraid of seriously damaging them. I am specifically seeking to remove the twist mechanisms and the clips in both the Starwalker and Classique models. Please share your experience with disassembling these pens. All advice is much appreciated. Thank you! The following is an example of how I wish to disassemble the Starwalker: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/264845-need-to-fixed-twist-mechanism-in-montblanc-starwalker-rubber-metal-any-suggestions/
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Hello everyone, So I've been wanting for a while now get a Mont Blanc ballpoint or rollerball. Just because my line of work does not allow me to use fountain pens because of the bleed through on the paper. I currently have a montblanc 146 fountain pen that I would be willing to sell or even trade for a ballpoint. In your opinion, which one is better a ballpoint or rollerball. I love smooth gel like writing. What are your thoughts and is anyone willing to trade or something that.
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I bought this for 99p and it came with 2 Waterman boxes and 7 Waterman Panta refills. The seller assumed it to be a refill in its entirety but I believe it is a ball point pen for handbag or diary. I saw another recently which described it as the latter. Can anyone shed light on this pen. By turning the spline slightly more than normal 'out' use, the refill protrudes further allowing it to be pulled out.
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Hi All, I have an opportunity to pick up some Montblanc ballpoint pens at 30% off MSRP. I heard that the Tribute to Montblanc LeGrande is going to be discontinued, would it be good value to pick one up? An alternative is the Meisterstuck Diamond. Which will hold value in the longer term?
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I sometimes love sellers who can't be bothered to take good pictures, I got this for a song. Any idea whats up with the cap jewel? It is almost the presidential seal but not quite. The sheet of paper was included with the pen and the sellers pics are also in the album if you want a laugh. Link to Album http://i.imgur.com/pGfAnjRl.jpg
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Hello everyone, I am brand new to FPN so please bear with me. I recently received a Meisterstuck Classique ballpoint pen on eBay, but I am already questioning its authenticity. I apologize for not having pictures, as I am currently unable to upload from my phone. I will do my best to bring this pen into a boutique for verification. In the meantime, I really need some help to identify a counterfeit. Below are the results of my inspection so far: -There is no serial number on the top of the clip. I am aware that older models do not have this. However, my pen only has GERMANY inscribed and centered. -The white star logo is clean and centered. -Pix is not inscribed on the underside of the clip. -The clip does not appear to be folded at the sides, which is a good sign. -What made me particularly skeptical was the center band. Inscribed is the following: MONTBLANC - MEISTERSTUCK - Pix. I have seen fountain pens that have this along with the model number, but I have never seen such a design on a ballpoint. -I shone a light through the bottom barrel and it produced a deep red, which seems to be a good sign. -On the other hand, shining a light through the top barrel revealed nothing. Additionally, there is a sort of yellow, rubber material in the top barrel, which may be obstructing the light. -The pen came with a Fisher Pressurized Pen refill, and upon replacing that with a real Montblanc ballpoint refill, I find that it protrudes only partially from the tip. I truly hope that a return will not be necessary, so please offer your input on the legitimacy of this pen. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks.
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Yard-O-Led How To Install Ballpoint Refill
flevy9 posted a topic in Great Britain & Ireland - Europe
I just bought a used YOL ballpoint. The instructions say: repel (withdraw) point and continue to unscrew the top. But it won't turn further, and I'm reluctant to use force. Am I missing something? Fritz Levy -
Hello all, I have this pen ready to sell but I really don't know anything about it. Does anyone have an idea what price I could ask? Here are the things I know: - The brand is Cross - It is a black ladies ballpoint - It was bought in England, probably in the 60's or 70's - It has the Original box including the warranty / instructional book - It has the Original sticker from the first owner It was a pen my sister inherited from her english grandmother. I will attach a few photos. Any information or guidelines for a price is welcome! Thanks you very much in advance! http://i60.tinypic.com/15d8iti.jpghttp://i57.tinypic.com/qy8nyr.jpg
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Hello all Waterman fans. This is my first post in Waterman forum since the set below is actually the first Waterman i own. I got it along with some other pens and from my research it appears to be a 70s or 80s school pen named Waterman JIF. Am I right? I wonder if the ballpoint is actually matching the pen or from a different model. The red/orange plastic is definitely the same and it has the same logo on the top. Will be grateful for any comments and info about this model. Thanks. PS. I will be probably selling this set, but I already do have another Waterman on my mind Concorde.
