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Now this is how to pack a boxed pen for trans-atlantic shipping. Almost six feet of 14 inch wide bubble wrap, plus about five feet of five inch wide wrap on each side in a FedEx Express medium box. The pen inside the display box is wrapped in tissue that is taped. I know there are other probably easier and equally effective ways to pack for shipping. I was just impressed by the attention to detail in the wrapping process. It took me a few minutes to cut through it and perhaps longer for the shipper to wrap and tape it. Stay tuned for photos of the pen.

Delta Fusion 82, Limited Edition Celluloid, "Black Desert", Medium "Fusion" Nib (No. 06 of 16) Chatterley Luxuries was running an excellent sale and I picked up this Chatterley exclusive, limited-edition, celluloid fountain pen at a considerable savings over the normal price. First Impression. Rating: 9 The elegant box, inserts, and graphics are very well done. The box showcases the pen nicely. It’s a little on the large size, so I’ll probably just stash it away, but it makes a good first impression. The pen itself is nicely nestled in a felt-covered cradle, well protected, and well displayed. Included in the box are three ink cartridges, and a converter was installed in the pen. Appearance. Rating: 9 The pen is a classic cigar shape, totally machined from a block of brown and black mottled Celluloid. The brown material has some shimmer/sparkle...very attractive and fascinating. There are no end caps/jewels, either on the barrel or the cap; just a smooth, continuous line. The hardware (furniture) is gold plated and appears to be well done. The pocket clip is very tight and very solid. I took a point away because I’m not in love with the clip design...it looks a little odd. Design/Size/Weight. Rating: 10 This is a substantial pen. Not oversize but probably not the best for someone with small hands. Being all Celluloid except for the clip, nib, and trim rings, it’s very lightwight considering its size. To me, it's a pen I could write with all day without fatigue. Dimensions:Length Capped: 143mm, 5.63”Length Posted: 157mm, 6.2”Length Uncapped: 126mm, 5”Nib Length: 25mm, 1”Cap Diameter: 15mm, 0.58”Section Diameter: 10.8mm, 0.42”Barrel Diameter: 13.6mm, 0.53”Overall Weight (Filled): 25 gramsNib. Rating: 8 The Medium Fusion nib is stainless steel with a gold overlay attached (fused?) to a portion of the top. According to Delta, this gold overlay is supposed to improve the viscosity of the ink and somehow improve the ink flow. I have seen nothing that would support this claim. The nib itself is extremely smooth, and the ink flow is wet without being a gusher. The nib is a nail...very rigid with no noticeable flex or line variation. In performance, it reminds me of some vintage Sheaffer nibs; smooth but very stiff. Great for normal writing but not if you’re trying to get fancy. Filling System. Rating: 10 Cartridge/Converter. A Delta-labeled screw-type converter was installed in the pen. Since it screws into the section instead of the common push-in converter, there should be no problems with the converter pulling loose and leaking, Because of this, I rated it a 10. Cost and Value. Rating: 8 I purchased this on sale from Chatterley Luxuries and saved a considerable amount over their normal pricing. As a limited edition fountain pen, well made from high-quality materials, and with excellent performance, I gave it a 8. If the nib had some softness or flexibility, I would have given it a 9. Conclusion. Total Rating: 9.0 I am very, VERY pleased with this pen. It’s made from beautiful, high-quality materials, with an excellent design, great attention to details, very comfortable in the hand, and performs great. If it only had a more flexible nib, it would be close to perfect. I plan on keeping this beauty in my regular rotation and giving it a lot of use! Additional Photos: Outer Box Box Cover Off: The Pen! Writing Sample:

Now in stock, the new OMAS 90th Anniversary Cavalier Armando Simoni Limited Edition Celluloid Set has been produced in just 90 numbered pieces worldwide. Each set, available in either gold or rhodium-plated trim, includes three hand-crafted celluloid pens in the Vintage Paragon size: the Saft Green with 18k solid gold nib in Extra Fine, the Scarlet Red with 18k solid gold nib in Broad, and the Radica with 14k solid gold nib in Medium Extra Flessible. Upon request, we can swap nibs within pens in the same set at no additional charge. For a limited time only, we are also offering one free regrind (or modification for added flex) with each set purchased. Retail $2950 for each set of three pens, with our price $2360. You can always contact us at info@nibs.com or (323) 655-2641 with any questions or to place an order. You can also use our online order form at https://www.secure-q...-order-form.asp.

Hello, Everyone. I just returned from an Easter visit with my parents. My father handed me a cardboard box and said "Here's some stuff I'd like for you to have." There was a box full o' family history with correspondences to and from my Grandfather who was killed in WWII, and his wife (my grandmother, who passed away a few years ago). Also, there is a diary, an address book, war memorabilia, postcards, and (the main reason for me posting here today!) some fountain pens. One of them is a greenish grey plastic/celluloid with a clip that is fairly rusty and reads "Eve.......", which I believe will be Eversharp, if I clean the rust off and it's not too far gone. The nib reads 'Gilbert" in script over "Kromex" over "205". It looks to be a gold plated nib. The pen body has 2 sections, threaded together. When you remove the back half, there is a little "plunger" plastic piece that moves up and down. I'm fairly new to fountain pens, so please bear with me on the descriptions! I am familiar with lever fillers (there were 3 of those in the box in rough shape), cartridge/converter fillers and the one piston filler that I have (from Bexley). I've never had plunger filler (is that what it is called?) before. Can someone help ID the model of the pen (if there is one) and maybe the approximate year (should be prior to 1947). Also, sorry for the cruddy photos. Just got home from a 2 hour drive and my back is killing me.

I thought I would post a couple of pens I finished recently. The nickel silver with green alumilite is a pen with a certain amount of weight for those liking a heavier pen. The material is custom cast by Bob Dupras. The pen is 157 mm long capped, uncapped 119mm; it doesn't post. The body Diameter is 16mm. Finials and cap tenon are turned from Nickel Silver. The celluloid pen is Purple Web Celluloid from American Art Plastics. The pen is 158mm capped, 114 uncapped; body diameter is 15mm. I don't recommend posting.

I just received this tiny black-and-cream ringtop from a dealer in British Columbia. No marks, no branding; a Warranted nib (arguably a signature nib - it's pretty wide). It writes quite expressively and looks very cute on a lanyard.

Is Mercury retrograde or something? I took out my Waterman Commando this evening, only to find the barrel broken in two. It had seemed a pretty sturdy pen, and apart from writing with it, it was not being roughly handled. What gives? Do these old darlings just BREAK?

Toward the end of the year, I picked up a bunch of vintage pens, and have been restoring them. I'm interested in what anyone can tell me about these two Watermans. I've put new sacs in both, but so far have only inked the blue one. The lever mechanism is a type I've only seen in one other pen, instead of an internal spring bar, there is a pressure bar hanging on a pivot from the lever. The pressure bar on the blue one has enough corrosion on it that I thought of trying to get it off the lever and out of the pen, but I can't quite figure it out, and I don't want to break it. http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt221/mapn/Pens/Waterman7_zps2aecee6e.jpg The imprinted writing on the barrels says "Watermans's Reg U.S. Patent Office Made in the United States of America", with a circular "Ideal" logo in the center of this text. The clips just say "Waterman's". Both nibs say "Waterman's Ideal 14 KT", but the one on the green pen also says "fine rigid". I cannot find any other writing on them. http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt221/mapn/Pens/Waterman9_zps02001394.jpg I assume that the material of these is some sort of celluloid; the blue one reminds me of the blue on some Esterbrook Js. The blue one writes nicely enough, nothing to blow me away, but the nib does have some noticeable flex, although hardly a wet noodle. I like the small size, which is just big enough to be comfortable to write with posted. I'll get to the green one eventually, but I don't want to ink up too many pens right now. These are apparently not the highest end pens Waterman ever made, but I'm curious where they fit in. They seem like efficient little vest pocket or purse pens, and the plastics are attractive. For my own information, I'd like to know about when they were made, and anything else anyone can tell me about the models.

I have been meaning to get some celluloid pens from Guider Pen Works of Rajamundhry, India. I finally ordered and got these a few days back. However, this post is not about celluloid pens, but about a nice surprise I got. I ordered 2 celluloid pens and just for fun, I also ordered a Guider Baby pen in Yellow Acrylic. Expecting 3 pens in the box, imagine my surprise when out fell a fourth pen. At first, I was not even sure it was a pen because it was so TINY. But further examination revealed that not only was it a fountain pen, it was a fully functional eyedropper with a pretty good nib. I have named this pen the Guider Nano (for want of anything more creative) and here are some pics and comparisons with other small pens I have. Please excuse the picture quality - I had to make do with very average lighting. So, here is the Guider Nano with some of its contemporaries. From Top to Bottom Kaweco Sport, Guider Baby Acrylic, Guider Nano, Deccan Lilliput. By itself, the pen looks pretty good. Some measurements to give an idea of how these compare. Please take these as ballpark figures. I have tried my best to be accurate with the tools I have, but YMMV, so please excuse me in advance if someone has other figures. Though I think they should be in a similar range. Kaweco Sport: Length Capped = 106.1 mm. Weight Un-inked 13.00 gms (with the clip) Deccan Lilliput: Length Capped = 110.5 mm. Weight Un-inked 13.90 gms Guider Baby Acrylic: Length Capped = 103.6 mm. Weight Un-inked 11.29 gms Guider Nano: Length Capped = 78.5 mm. Weight Un-inked 4.71 gms As you can see, it is a really tiny pen. Kaweco Sport Deccan Lilliput Guider Baby Acrylic Here is the Guider Nano: Then, just for fun, I decided to compare this pen to two absolutely huge pens - The Varuna Gajendra and the Gama Supreme White Acrylic. Measurements. The Gama and Varuna lengths were visually taken with a plastic scale as the sizes were beyond the scope of my callipers. Gama Supreme Acrylic: Length Capped = 164 mm. Weight Un-inked 40.08 gms Varuna Gajendra: Length Capped = 178 mm. Weight Un-inked 41.02 gms I must really thank Shri Lakshmana Rao of Guider pens for sending me this tiny, but unique surprise package. In my experience, this is the tiniest functioning pen that I have seen and used. I would love to hear from others about such tiny pens. Has anyone else used such a tiny pen, or maybe something even tinier? I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed posting it. Cheers Sudhir

I was asked lately to put a new point in a de-nibbed Waterman Skywriter. This took more than the usual amount of work; apparently the point has been out long enough for the section to shrink to fit the feed by itself. ...and in the course of working on the problem, I find that the feed itself is made of celluloid. This befuddles me, and I want to check with the collective intelligence about how to proceed on setting it, because as things stand the point/feed gap is enormous. My first instinct is to proceed as one would with a rubber feed, but gently, on the basis that damp heat will certainly deform celluloid and at a lesser temperature than rubber calls for. But since this is an entirely novel situation, I hesitate for fear that the feed will shrivel to a nothing. Informed opinion? Shared experiences?

Omas is going to release the 2014 version of the 360 Vintage, and this year they are proposing it in two colors of celluloid: Arco and Wild http://www.giardino.it/pens/omas/IMMAGINI/360vintageArco.jpg http://www.giardino.it/pens/omas/IMMAGINI/360vintageWild.jpg Each color is offered with several trims: yellow gold, rose gold and rhodium for the Arco; rose gold, ruthenium and rhodium for the Wild. 36 pieces each. Not for sale, yet: the pens will be released on July 21st. The good news is that you can book them now in my website. The extremely good news is that I'm running a promotion about the booking's down payment (Euro 70) matched at ordering... come and see

I'm feeling like a fish out of water with these two, almost scared to do anything to them. The Artcraft is striking and the nib looks to be in good condition. It has a healthy rattle to it and will need a new jbar and sac. I'm especially leery of this one due to it's celluloid construction and the warping shown in the photos. The Duocraft is stickered and appears to be NOS, except some possible nib damage. The gold section was very loose, but appears to have been shellaced into place at one time. Do you agree that the nib is damaged, or is this downturn to be expected in a music nib of the era? Any advice or tips would be appreciated. I don't have a great deal invested in these, so hopefully I didn't get burned on the purchase.

I am a Mumbai resident. However, I have to sometimes travel to Bangalore on work. Last week I was being driven to a place on Mysore road. Just as we were exiting Bangalore, I spotted an old run down stationery box stall (kiosk) on the road side. I immediately requested my driver to stop and went back and had a look. I asked if they had fountain pens, he said only old ones, no one is interested in FPs anymore. I asked him to show them to me anyway. The one or two shelve in the shop were packed with old pens kept in polyethene packets, mostly junk. I spotted a packet that looked interesting and asked him to take that one out, this packet had around a dozen celluloid pens from different Indian makers, I was getting late so I just paid what the shopkeeper wanted for the bag of pens and went my way. Later I asked my driver about the area where this shop was located, he told me the area was called Kalasipalaya, so here are some pictures of the Kalasipalaya haul of Indian celluloids. I ran out of patience to photograph all the pens and the imprints, here is what i managed, enjoy!! The haul contains Wilsons with Vac filling, President with Vac filling, Plato 66 from 1952, the 60s etc.. all pens the are of the nitrocelluloid variety. Some have suffered the typical shrinking found with this gorgeous material. The material is of the typical rolled sheet into a tube construction. http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0079.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0080.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0081.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0082.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0083.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0084.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0085.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0086.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0087.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0088.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0089.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0090.jpg http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/hari-317/IndianCelluloids/IMG_0091.jpg Cheers! Hari

Hiya, Lord Z here. I am looking at buying an old vacumatic. It has small scratches, like those common on well used plastic. I want to return the piece to a good looking, shiny state. Would you recommend (1) buffing, and if so, how, (2) an acetone-fume (not liquid, just vapor) bath, like those used on ABS 3D prints, or, (3) a little tiny bit of brasso (Which happens to clean ABS to a nice shiny state, and, so, I assume, should do the same to celluloid.) Also, there is a little bit of crud or tarnish on the clip and other metal bits. Is this gold plated in the vacumatic, or are these pieces brass/rolled gold? Should I clean it with brasso or a more gentle process, like a toothbrush and alcohol? Thanks, Lord Z

Hi, so about a month or so ago- a big shout out to Hari, if you're reading this, you were a huge help- I got my first "expensive" fountain pen- the Platinum Celluloid. It's beautiful, amazing and all sorts of sunshine and rainbows (but that's for another topic); but I'm a bit leery of not being able to take proper care of it. I use it- currently- with the Diamine green black ink, and so far, it doesn't seem like anything that would corrode or choke up the pen. Regardless, when I do rinse the pen out, I'd like to know the proper way of doing it: A ) Water Temperature: My head forever associates a higher temperature with better cleansing. So should I use lukewarm water for rinsing, or would that damage the feed? Or does that not matter at all? B ) Detergent: Is it OK if I add a tiny bit of detergent to the water, or should I be concerned about damage? Thanks!

Hello folks, I just finished this pen a short while ago. Not a custom order, but made this one for fun... http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_8822_zps32a86c6c.jpg I love turning celluloid. It is so wonderfully workable on the lathe, and the smell of the camphor is just too cool. Especially when you have a cold, like I do - clears the sinuses very nicely I decided to frame the celluloid with black ends rather than make the whole thing out of the same material - to my mind, it puts more focus on the celluloid that way. But that's me, and some might disagree. The nib on this pen is a 1.1mm stub nib. http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_8828_zpsac91873d.jpg http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_8837_zps7e3a45cf.jpg Thanks for looking! Ken

I've noticed people saying (often citing Richard Binder's site) that heavily alkaline inks are not to be used in celluloid pens, as they can cause damage or "melt" the body. From what I've seen and searched, there's no real threshold for an ink to be alkaline enough to dissolve celluloid. Some consider pH levels up to 8.0 or 9.0 to be "neutral," but how safe are such pH levels truly for celluloid? Say, if I want to put Iroshizuku or a Sailor ink in a Vacumatic, what can I expect? What about Waterman Red or Noodler's black (assuming I wasn't worrying about staining), which are both slightly alkaline, around high 7s or low 8s? -Bogdan

I would like your opinions on this little matter I have the great fortune of having in possession over the last few years, a modest collection of 13X pens that still have clear yellow striped windows, with a slight issue: no doubt because they were kept in storage by previous owners and only taken out when they were sold, most of the windows sport stubborn decades-old blue stains for a good third of the visible space. What would you recommend to remove the stains and how? So far, most threads recommend Ink Nix, amodex and rapido-eze. I understand these work well on modern plastics, but are they safe for use on 50s celluloid? Thank you.

Hi FPNers, I'm a longtime lurker on the site and have thoroughly enjoyed soaking up all the great pen knowledge on the site, so I thought I'd put out a call for some suggestions. One of my "grail" pens for the year is a modern celluloid pen (I own a few Parker Vacs already). I had my eye on the Platinum 3776 tortoise celluloid pen. But I thought I'd ask more experienced owners out there for suggestions for a modern celluloid pen, in a similar price range as the Platinum ( approx. $350 or so). Quality nib is a must of course, but I'm open to any size, shape or color. Thanks for the help! (P.S. My other "grail" pen goals for the year are Nakaya Neo-Standard and a Pelikan 605).

I have a question about this Vacumatic. Is the discoloration on the barrel due to celluloid rot? Should I use it or not? It's not been restored, but it has a near barrel and doesn't leak. I've not kept it with the other Vacumatics since I've heard that celluloid rot "catches". It just sits in my desk and I've wondered what to do with it... So– what do I do? Suggestions?

This is my new pen, the Platinum Koi 3776 with music nib against vintage kimono silk and blue felt. A review may be forthcoming. Thanks for looking! http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee513/betweenthelens/IMG_9018_zpsa0156a52.jpg http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee513/betweenthelens/IMG_9029_zps8f1f8ca1.jpg http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee513/betweenthelens/IMG_9025_zps1c12aabb.jpg http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee513/betweenthelens/IMG_9041_zps01f09c30.jpg The band reads: Japan, Platinum and 3776. http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee513/betweenthelens/IMG_9033_zps08b353c4.jpg http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee513/betweenthelens/IMG_9030_zps4fb35b42.jpg

http://www.iguanasell-pics.com/photos/logos/fpn_logo_45_45.png See all our items @ FPN Omas Fountain Pen Paragon Arco Brown Celluloid and Gold Trims O02A0049Brand New in Box - Warranty by authorised Dealer - Free Shipping CHARACTERISTICS: Brand Omas Description Omas fountain pen Nib 18K solid gold nib Finish Brown Celluloid and gold trims Closure System Screw-on Filling System Piston Filler Dimensions (capped/uncapped) 14,3 cm (5,63 in) 13,2 cm (5,20 in) Warranty (years) 3 Line Arte Italiana - Arco Reference O02A0049 Special features:This valuable Omas fountain pen combines perfection, aesthetic high qualities and performances, and a sophisticated image with "the pleasure of writing".The great combination between the brown celluloide and gold trims, creates the perfect, elegant image to this unique piece. A finish similar to the Hawksbill Turtle, which was protected from any comercial use or hunting.It offers a 18kt two-tone gold plated nib, which adds much more exclusivity to the fountain pen.This collection is the real jewel of the highest level of craftmanship: the technique to handcraft the Paragon piece is particulary complex and refined.The nib comes with the engraving of the Omas symbol. The Paragon model presents a bigger size and a strong grip.It comes in the original box, which is totally adapted to the elgance of this piece, and with the official Omas warranty that covers the piece for 3 years. CONDITIONS:The item is brand new in original box and comes with all papers and warranty stamped at the moment of the purchase by authorised dealerList price: $1155 - Contact us for a personalized offer Payment Methods: PayPalCredit cardGoogle CheckoutMoney Order (We have Bank accounts in the US as well as in Europe)Cash on Delivery (Euro Countries) Free Expedited Shipping (UPS or Fedex) to the US, Canada and European Union. Other countries, $18 (shared shipping costs) ABOUT US: We are an international company with more than three (3) years of experience in e-commerce, duly registered in the US and Europe. We are present on the most important Marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon, ecommerce sites: shopping.com, yahoo shopping... and our own website You can take a look at our eBay feedback here or read the opinions of other forum members: 1 , 2, or 3 CONTACT:To contact us, just write us a pm, orsend us an email to info@iguanasell.com http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/F112/Omas-Fountain-Pen-Paragon-Arco-Brown-Celluloid-and-Gold-Trim-O02A0049-O02A00049-1.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/F112/Omas-Fountain-Pen-Paragon-Arco-Brown-Celluloid-and-Gold-Trim-O02A0049-O02A00049-2.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/F112/Omas-Fountain-Pen-Paragon-Arco-Brown-Celluloid-and-Gold-Trim-O02A0049-O02A00049-3.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/F112/Omas-Fountain-Pen-Paragon-Arco-Brown-Celluloid-and-Gold-Trim-O02A0049-O02A00049-4.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/F112/Omas-Fountain-Pen-Paragon-Arco-Brown-Celluloid-and-Gold-Trim-O02A0049-O02A00049-5.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/F112/Omas-Fountain-Pen-Paragon-Arco-Brown-Celluloid-and-Gold-Trim-O02A0049-O02A00049-6.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/F112/Omas-Fountain-Pen-Paragon-Arco-Brown-Celluloid-and-Gold-Trim-O02A0049-O02A00049-7.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/F112/Omas-Fountain-Pen-Paragon-Arco-Brown-Celluloid-and-Gold-Trim-O02A0049-O02A00049-8.jpg CONDITIONS:The item is brand new in original box and comes with all papers and warranty stamped at the moment of the purchase by authorised dealerList price: $1155 - Contact us for a personalized offer Payment Methods: PayPalCredit cardGoogle CheckoutMoney Order (We have Bank accounts in the US as well as in Europe)Cash on Delivery (Euro Countries) Free Expedited Shipping (UPS or Fedex) to the US, Canada and European Union. Other countries, $18 (shared shipping costs) ABOUT US: We are an international company with more than three (3) years of experience in e-commerce, duly registered in the US and Europe. We are present on the most important Marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon, ecommerce sites: shopping.com, yahoo shopping... and our own website You can take a look at our eBay feedback here or read the opinions of other forum members: 1 , 2, or 3 CONTACT:To contact us, just write us a pm, orsend us an email to info@iguanasell.com More Omas pens on our website Thanks for looking!----------------------------- Website: www.iguanasell.comJoin our newsletter for special promotions and news http://static.anuncios.ebay.es/images/dailydeals/dm/icon_facebook_24.png Follow us on Facebookhttp://static.anuncios.ebay.es/images/dailydeals/dm/icon_twitter_24.png Follow us on Twitter: @Iguana_sell

In the spirit of my earlier thread on this topic: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/70378-leader-pen/ I found a box of Leader and Brahmam celluloids that I had stored away. I had bought the entire stock from a shop that had these pens in one of my many pen hunts... I had totally forgotten about them but I think they deserve to be shown for the variety and beauty in the patterns... I hope you enjoy the pics! http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Leader%20Celluloid/IMG_9301.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Leader%20Celluloid/IMG_9302.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Leader%20Celluloid/IMG_9303.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Leader%20Celluloid/IMG_9304.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Leader%20Celluloid/IMG_9305.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Leader%20Celluloid/IMG_9307.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Leader%20Celluloid/IMG_9308.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Leader%20Celluloid/IMG_9309.jpg Cheers! Hari

http://www.iguanasell-pics.com/photos/logos/fpn_logo_45_45.png See all our items @ FPN Montegrappa Emblema Black & .925 Silver Fountain PenBrand New in Box - Warranty by authorised Dealer - Free Shipping CHARACTERISTICS: Brand Montegrappa Description Montegrappa fountain pen Nib - Finish Celluloid & sterling silver details Closure System Screw-on Filling System Converter/cartridge filling system Dimensions (capped/uncapped) 13,1cm (5.15in) / 12,2cm (4.8in) Warranty (years) 2 Line Emblema Reference ISEBT-CC Special features: Typical Montegrappa octagonal shape.Made of precious celluloid and sterling silver details.1912 silver disk on the top of the cap sorrounded by a matching celluloid ring. CONDITIONS:The item is brand new in original box and comes with all papers and warranty stamped at the moment of the purchase by authorised dealer.List price: $650 - Contact us for a personalized offer Payment Methods: PayPalCredit cardGoogle CheckoutMoney Order (We have Bank accounts in the US as well as in Europe)Cash on Delivery (Euro Countries) Free Expedited Shipping (UPS or Fedex) to the US, Canada and European Union. Other countries, $18 (shared shipping costs) ABOUT US: We are an international company with more than three (3) years of experience in e-commerce, duly registered in the US and Europe. We are present on the most important Marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon, ecommerce sites: shopping.com, yahoo shopping... and our own website You can take a look at our eBay feedback here or read the opinions of other forum members: 1 , 2, or 3 CONTACT:To contact us, just write us a pm, orsend us an email to info@iguanasell.com http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C459/Montegrappa-Emblema-Celluloid-&-Silver-Fountain-Pen-ISEBT-CC-1.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C459/Montegrappa-Emblema-Celluloid-&-Silver-Fountain-Pen-ISEBT-CC-2.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C459/Montegrappa-Emblema-Celluloid-&-Silver-Fountain-Pen-ISEBT-CC-3.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C459/Montegrappa-Emblema-Celluloid-&-Silver-Fountain-Pen-ISEBT-CC-4.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C459/Montegrappa-Emblema-Celluloid-&-Silver-Fountain-Pen-ISEBT-CC-5.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C459/Montegrappa-Emblema-Celluloid-&-Silver-Fountain-Pen-ISEBT-CC-6.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C459/Montegrappa-Emblema-Celluloid-&-Silver-Fountain-Pen-ISEBT-CC-7.jpg Don't miss the video!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M82nBwy29Fg CONDITIONS:The item is brand new in original box and comes with all papers and warranty stamped at the moment of the purchase by authorised dealerList price: $650 - Contact us for a personalized offer Payment Methods: PayPalCredit cardGoogle CheckoutMoney Order (We have Bank accounts in the US as well as in Europe)Cash on Delivery (Euro Countries) Free Expedited Shipping (UPS or Fedex) to the US, Canada and European Union. Other countries, $18 (shared shipping costs) ABOUT US: We are an international company with more than three (3) years of experience in e-commerce, duly registered in the US and Europe. We are present on the most important Marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon, ecommerce sites: shopping.com, yahoo shopping... and our own website You can take a look at our eBay feedback here or read the opinions of other forum members: 1 , 2, or 3 CONTACT:To contact us, just write us a pm, orsend us an email to info@iguanasell.com More Montegrappa pens on our website Thanks for looking!----------------------------- Website: www.iguanasell.comJoin our newsletter for special promotions and news http://static.anuncios.ebay.es/images/dailydeals/dm/icon_facebook_24.png Follow us on Facebookhttp://static.anuncios.ebay.es/images/dailydeals/dm/icon_twitter_24.png Follow us on Twitter: @Iguana_sell

Hi friends! I need to clean a WE Oscar Wilde FP with a soft ammonia dilution (arround 5% of ammonia), and my doubt is what kind of material is the barrel made. Is a marbled resin or is made of celluloid?? I´ll be expecting your comments and suggestions, obviously I don´t want to damage my WE. Thanks! Cheers from Chile