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  1. http://www.iguanasell-pics.com/photos/logos/fpn_logo_45_45.png See all our items @ FPN Montegrappa Miya Argento Blue Celluloid Fountain PenBrand New in Box - Warranty by authorised Dealer - Free Shipping CHARACTERISTICS: Brand Montegrappa Description Montegrappa fountain pen Nib Two-tone 750 / 18K gold nib Finish Celluloid barrel and 925 sterling silver cap Closure System Screw-on Filling System Converter/cartridge filling system Dimensions (capped/uncapped) 13,4cm (5.27in) / 12cm (4.72in) Warranty (years) 2 Line Miya Argento Reference ISMYT-SD Special features: Greek key pattern border on the cap band.1912 silver disk on the top of the cap.Heart-shaped nib hole.The characteristic Montegrappa rotating sphere in the clip.Luxury box with a cute drawer to put the pen's papers and touch. 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: $680 - 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/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-1.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-2.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-3.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-4.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-5.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-6.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-7.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-8.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-9.jpg http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C343/Montegrappa-Miya-Red-Celluloid-Resin-Fountain-Pen-ISMYT-SD-10.jpg Don't miss the video!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgqVJj-at0k 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: $680 - 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 at 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
  2. http://www.pensbylyleross.com/gallatin-4-blue-and-orange-swirl-converter-fountain-pen.html Just polished this one up today. This is a large sized (14mm cap threads) Gallatin made from Alumilite resin. I used three colors of resin - the base is dark mica blue with light blue and orange swirled in. I pearled them all up just enough that the pen moves and grooves in the light, but it isn't a sparkling distraction. I used a polished steel #6 JoWo nib and matching clip for the photos. Anybody think a two-tone nib and gold plated clip in the same style would look better? I have them, just didn't think about it until now. Anyway, on to the photos. These were taken in a light box using "natural light" bulbs. I'll answer any questions, would love any critiques/feedback/suggestions. Thanks, Lyle http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/2200592_orig.jpg?114 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/3245613_orig.jpg?149 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/2507654_orig.jpg http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/4157648_orig.jpg http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/4886969_orig.jpg
  3. InvisibleMan

    Get Spotted!

    http://www.pensbylyleross.com/1/post...tted-pens.html I finally did something that I've wanted to do for a while now - a spotted pen. The original was always going to be a dalmatian pattern - white with black spots. I started it before the ladybug, but a little mishap down at the brewery delayed the dalmatian, and the ladybug was finished first. The ladybug was suggested by ethernautrix at a pen posse gathering a few weeks ago, and I thought the colors would be perfect for a pen. I'm very happy with how it turned out! The first one isn't perfect, but I am confident that the next one (after the dalmatian at least - more learning opportunities with that one http://fpgeeks.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png ) will be. I'm very happy to add these to my roster. Next up will be more colors, and a drop shadow idea that I have. It should be really cool... if it works http://fpgeeks.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png There's also a video at the link above, and a few more photos, but the photos posted below are probably the best of the bunch.. Thanks for looking! http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/1538997_orig.jpg?168 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/1148999_orig.jpg Lyle
  4. InvisibleMan

    Redwood Burl Pen

    http://www.pensbylyleross.com/1/post/2013/10/richland-4-redwood-burl-fountain-pen.html Lots of woodwork going on around here lately it seems. Here is my latest - redwood burl fountain pen that I just finally got a chance to finish up last night. This is a large sized Richland model, but carries a small #5 EF JoWo nib. Burl woods can be pretty touchy, but the results are definitely worth the effort in the end. Questions/Comments/Critiques welcome as always. Thanks for looking http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/4595596_orig.jpg?151 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/9572977_orig.jpg http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/1789923_orig.jpg
  5. I don't know what to call this resin. It is sort of a dark mica blue with very light turquoise swirls and slightly pearly light and dark brown chunks. It reminds me of the celluloid found on some old Waterman Patricians that I've seen. I really like it, but it is a bear to make. This is a bulb filler, my favorite filling system to make. I've got a full writeup on my website if you care to look: http://www.pensbylyleross.com/richland-2.html I liked the material so much that I decided on a smaller ink window than I normally like on a bulb filler. I did a little plumbing inside to keep ink capacity fairly high, though I haven't measured it. You can see a tube that serves as an extra ink reservoir in the last photo. I also beveled the seam between the ink window and the barrel sleeve just a bit, which should help to avoid sharp edges as the resin wears over time. Large sized Richland (14mm cap threads) #6 JoWo nib And some photos. I'll answer any questions. Thanks for looking. Lyle http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/2380072_orig.jpg?171 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/5951539_orig.jpg?119 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/7200777_orig.jpg http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/1913592_orig.jpg?197I really need some black sacs for these
  6. InvisibleMan

    Four Color Gallatin

    My latest is a four color standard sized Gallatin. http://www.pensbylyleross.com/gallatin-5---four-color-swirl-blues-green-white.html This is the second pen to be given as a retirement/going away gift. The resin is a swirl of light blue as the main color with darker blue, light green and white. They are all slightly pearly, but not much. Just enough to move a little when the light shifts. 12mm cap threads, #5 JoWo nib all smoothed and ready for action! Thanks for looking! I'm happy to answer any questions, hear any comments or suggestions. Lyle http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/1528666_orig.jpg?102 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/383063_orig.jpg?116 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/4821625_orig.jpg http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/8374569_orig.jpg
  7. Hi guys, I recently found this fountain pen, but I know nothing about it. It seems to write very well, and I managed to fill it by pushing the end of it, and putting it in a bottle of ink to suck it up. The nib is engraved with 'centropen', and it also has the numbers 1304 and 823 engraved on it too. Does anybody know what type it is (model name perhaps), and approximately how much it is worth?
  8. Hello everyone! My lady friend would like a fountain pen with a stylus on it. There are a few pens that exist already: Monteverde Invincia Stylus Fountain Pen - beautiful Delta Vintage Stylus Fountain Pen - a little to rich for my blood, and not as nice as Monteverde's I like the Monteverde Invincia Stylus, but she really would like a demonstrator fountain pen. Does anyone know any stylus+fountain pen combos that are demonstrators? Even if not, does anyone know of any other fountain pen + stylus pens? Tom
  9. http://kaffehauz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pen.png The Pelikan M1000 is the largest fountain pen in Souveran range. It is a distinguished signature pen which features a flexible 18 carat gold nib with rhodium decoration. The M1000 has a brass internal mechanism, 24 carat gold plated trim on the Pelikan clip and rings. This model is Pelikan's signature Green striations with black cap and filler knob - the Black stripes are actually transparent, so when the pen is held up to light, you can see the level of remaining ink. Also, you can just about see the mechanism moving through the stripes when you turn the filler knob. Weight - 33g Length (closed) - 14.5cm Length (cap posted) - 17.7cm Holds 2.0ml of ink (a standard short cartridge holds 0.75ml and a standard large cartridge holds 1.45ml) Guillaume’s Review How do you go about reviewing a top-of-the-line pen like the Pelikan M1000? This is the top (well, maybe not the very top but close enough anyway) and so, what?, are you going to be disappointed? Will you relish the job of finding faults with the thing? My M1000 came after a long saga involving countless email messages over 4, no 5, continents. It was meant as a present for my 40th birthday, a gift of the best fountain pen my wife could find (we discovered a shared lack of interest in the Mont Blanc company), and damn the consequences. Even my parents, not the wealthiest folks you’ll meet, decided to contribute to make it all happen. My job was to find an M1000 at a price that would still make it possible for us to send our children to university some day. I played the Malaysian roulette for a while; very nice people, no M1000 to be had in the striped green version. I then looked into North American options; how can anyone afford anything in Canada? And finally ended up in Old Blighty, where a decent price and a smiley email service made it a reality. After a few other juggling acts involving friends travelling to Canada and back for Christmas…the M1000 was mine. So, what do I make of it? It feels like the top. It’s big, it’s loud, and you wonder if your hand is large enough to hold it, and if what you’re going to write with it will be worthy enough of the thing. Somehow I feel it’s going to criticize me if all I do is doodle on cheap paper. Like a friend of mine would say, this thing is made to sign international agreements, not take notes during a staff meeting. He calls it my MOU Pen. First things first. It comes in a nice enough cardboard box, wrapped in a small vinyl pouch. It’s all a bit tacky, especially the white vinyl pouch (white?) and you’d think that, for the price, they could put the pen in a decent box (the Chinese will sell $19,99 pens on eBay that come in a large wooden box actually worth more than the pen inside). Anyway, this is not the point. The point is the pen. Listen, I like my fountain pens to be straightforward. I like basic marbled celluloid or solid colours. I don’t buy pens with Kabuki figures etched on them or a reproduction of Churchill’s signature in gold appliqué. So, to me, the M1000 in striped green is absolutely perfect. It’s the same damn look the pen had 200 years ago and that’s exactly what I want. The celluloid is smooth like butter on a picnic table on a sunny day and the finishing job is Teutonically perfect. The nib is the two-tone steel and gold, which I find nicer looking than the gold-filled one. The cap has a nice Pelikan logo at its end. The pen holds well in the hand although, it must be said, someone with longer fingers than mine would probably enjoy it even more. I can’t believe that anyone would seriously want to use this pen posted since you get dangerously close to one foot of writing gear in your hand if you put the cap at the end of the body. It’s like writing with a plastic tent peg. But now…how does it write? Well, for one thing it’s a flex nib. Not a wet noodle but flex it is. I’m too much of a dilettante to truly appreciate the power of the flex but it sure is an experience in itself. Not knowing what I was getting myself into, I bought a medium size nib. Friends, medium for flex is like broad, XB even, for your regular hard-nibbed Lamy. And when your nib is about an inch long, that’s even broader stroke flex action for your writing pleasure. I was reading something on the net today where they were warning potential M1000 buyers that “most people prefer a fine-size nib given the flex nature of the nib”. Actually, the nib is excellent. Ink flow is superb, not a scratch will ever trouble your peace of mind as you are drafting your next MOU and, well, the pen is a foot long, what would you expect? XF? Chicken scratches, 500 words to a page? This is the M1000, for the love of God. The filling mechanism is the Pelikan trusted-and-loved pump action. I like the fact that you only unscrew the end of the body a bit and the piston inside goes all the way up. All inks I’ve tried have worked like a charm. Of course, with that much liquid squirting out on the paper, you’re bound to have some amount of feathering. Ink that takes ages to dry will obviously not improve after a ride in the M1000. Get a blotter. Altogether, the M1000 does exactly what it is supposed to do. It announces to the world that you wanted the top and someone loved you enough to give it to you. It pushes the other pens on the sidelines, turning your previous favourites into a bit of a disappointment: they’re too small, write too thinly, are just tepid. It’s like getting off the Harley and riding on the 125cc again. It was such a great little bike but now it’s so…pathetic. I wish I could say that, with the M1000, I’ve reached the end of my fountain pen obsession. It’s got everything and more. Nothing can top that. Nothing. And yet… Originally published at: http://kaffehauz.com/?p=205
  10. InvisibleMan

    Redwood Lace Burl Richland

    I finally took this pen off of the planning board and made it. It is a large sized Richland made from redwood lace burl and black resin. This is a retirement/going away gift for somebody at work. This isn't my favorite wood by far, but as redwood trees are part of what this area of the country is known for, I thought this would be a meaningful material for this pen. I look forward to getting back to my resin The wood has some mineral staining on the barrel, which is either a positive or a negative depending on preference. I wrote this up on my blog if you care to read a bit about how it is made. I'm also happy to answer any questions here. Comments/critiques also welcome as always. 14mm triple start cap threads #6 JoWo nib http://www.pensbylyleross.com/richland-3---redwood-lace-burl.html http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/1030864_orig.jpg?77 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/1551211_orig.jpg?123 http://www.pensbylyleross.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12608908/1146933_orig.jpg
  11. Hello everybody, this is my first post here and i need your help immidiately... Since my father died i got in my hands a beautifull set with a fountain pen and a pen both propably with 14k gold plated and another pen also gold plated in the box that is writen @ 1995 Mont blanc(almost 20years old pen), my problem is that i don't know what this worth and their models, is it possible for you to give me your lights??? I have attached some pictures so you can see and let me know if they are original, thank you in advance... http://s370.photobucket.com/user/geoland22/slideshow/Mont%20blanc/Mont%20Blanc or here http://s370.photobucket.com/user/geoland22/library/Mont%20blanc/Mont%20Blanc?sort=3&page=1 thank you again
  12. http://seeorpostreview.host22.com/parkervectorctstandardfountainpen.html This pen is only available in India as far as I think, do look at my review on the above link. Also an option to buy....
  13. This is a Waterman Night and Day made in France. It is 5.5 inches long (11 cm) and has a sterling silver overlay. It is a cartridge/converter filler I thought these were made around a Man 100 (maybe even a 200), but this one doesn't look like any of those. Was this made on a different model? Also, any idea about when it was made? how much is it worth? Any and all information will be appreciated.
  14. Okay, the above title is misleading. I have no horror stories to tell. If someone says, "Does anyone have a pen I can use for a second?" I willingly hand them my Waterman Phileas fountain pen. That act has drawn gasps from friends who were taught to never NEVER lend anyone a fountain pen, not even for a moment. One knowledgeable friend said the pen would never write the same way again. (I wondered if the pen could sense betrayal—the way a horse can "smell" fear.) I admit, I am not as careful with my fountain pen as most people are. I use my Waterman Phileas the way a teengager uses their skateboard. No big deal. It gets me from here to there. If I bang up the black enamel, so what. It stopped qualifying as "new" as soon as it got even a slight scratch. No more babying after that. I'm not here to argue; I know no one is going to advocate pen promiscuity. But I am inviting you to share your experience regarding pen lending. • Have you lent your fountain pen, only to have it handed back as bent as a pickle fork? • Have you noticed a distinct shift in the "personality" or feel of your pen after someone else uses it? • Is your pen totally chaste...never ever having been used by any hand except yours? As I said above, I do not yet have any horror stories to share here. I have handed my Phileas to store clerks, people in line at the grocery store, even to a grade-school kid. I have noticed a very similar reaction each time. They stop, examine the nib as if they have never seen such a thing, then carefully (and I underscore "carefully") set the pen to paper. The only strange moment was a humorous one, when a friend carefully turned the nib upside down (fude-style) and signed their name perfectly. No harm, no foul. [DISCLAIMER: Do not try this simply because a complete stranger (me) claims to have done it safely. For all you know, I am a bad guy trying to trick you.] So please lend me your experience on the subject. I know you have heard horror stories, but I am particularly interested in first-hand accounts. Who knows, you may help others avoid an awful experience. www.TwelveDrawings.com
  15. Sep.10th is Teachers' day in China , I am interested in knowing whether other countries have this festival . Respect is our tradition in chinese history .So every year ,many students will give a present to their teachers on that day . I have given a present to my teacher for many years . This year i want to give a pen to him . But i don't know which brand he like . Actually , he is a pen lover ,he like collecting many pens . I want to buy a pen with high quality and low price ,about ﹩15-50 ,i saw this on ebay . http://www.ebay.com/itm/261277911716?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 Compare with other stores, i think this price is cheaper and with good quality . Do you think this pen is suitable for my teacher or do you have good idea to me ?
  16. TwelveDrawings

    Removing Cosmetic Scratches From Phileas

    If you use only vintage, high-quality fountain pen, please move on. This subject matter is strictly for people like me who mess around with "genuine, non-imitation" plastic fountain pens. Plastic pens can receive minor or major scratches. So can metal pens, but many metals can be polished to remove most scratches. My Waterman Phileas began life as an inexpensive student pen. No lacquer finish. No solid-gold nib (at least that I've seen). No wood, glass, or ivory inlay. It was and still is a molded plastic pen cast in one solid color (and others bear a faux-marble appearance). I shouldn't be finicky about this, but it bothers me when my favorite pen suffers cosmetic scratches or gets that hazy patina resulting from countless small scratches. I have tried buffing it back to a glossy shine using toothpaste. (Hey don't laugh—toothpaste is a very gentle polishing compound that works on certain plastics without creating new scratches.) But considerable work was required to produce any visible improvement. I have one "freebie" Phileas that shows sings of a previous owner's butchery. They must have attempted to use a coarse grit sandpaper because the "polishing" left more scratches than it could possibly have removed. I would post photos but I seem to have used up my limit of download space. Has anyone had any luck polishing or buffing scratches out of their Phileas? If so, please share. If you think it is absurd to put this much effort into a low-end plastic pen, please refer back to the first paragraph. —www.twelvedrawings.com
  17. tjt7a

    Name That Pelikan

    Dear Forums, I received this piston-filler fountain pen, seen as the bottom-most pen in the photograph, a long time ago from my middle-school teacher. It must be several decades old, and I have no idea what its called, or what the nib is made of. The section, barrel and piston are all one plastic unit, with no clear way of disassembling it. The feed is identical to another Pelikan fountain pen (the one seen in the middle) that is relatively new, and it looks like the nib is Gold, but there's no stamp indicating that. Is it possible that it is made of another material? Also, does anyone know the name of the Pelikan in the middle? I can't seem to find it online anywhere. Sincerely, Tom
  18. TwelveDrawings

    Is Phileas Well Suited For Drawing?

    Sasha Royale, Hmm. What an interesting question—one I can answer only for my own experience creating www.TwelveDrawings.com Fountain pens are much more closely associated with writing than with drawing. In fact, I don't personally know any artists who use a fountain pen. I am pleased to find artists here on the Fountain Pen Network, but I think fountain pen usage is probably rare in the general population of artists. WHY NOT USE PENCIL? First, I should explain why I prefer using pen and ink vs a pencil. I can and do use pencil for sketching but have always preferred the demands and rewards of pen and ink. I would compare pencil use with skydiving, where there is real excitement involved but also ample room for correcting minor errors. Pen and ink is more like B.A.S.E. jumping which is very unforgiving of even the smallest mistake. (Not that I am brave enough to actually try either dangerous sport for real). Every mark or motion made by a pen will remain visible in the final drawing, so there is a bit of risktaking in each new stroke of a pen. WHY NOT USE A CALIGRAPHY PEN? This one you already know. The chisel-shaped nib required to make those wonderful letter forms is not well-suited for my style of illustration. WHY NOT USE A TECHNICAL PEN? Most pen and ink artists I know are fond of Rapidograph technical pens https://d2npbuaakacvlz.cloudfront.net/images/uploaded/large-present/2012/7/13/rapidograph-pens-1342201371.jpg These unique pens were used worldwide for creating architectural blueprints and engineering drawing. They come in an astonishing array of nib widths, but are must be held almost perpendicular to the page, rather than in an oblique handwriting position. Although I love Rapidographs, I prefer a pen that lets me use a relaxed handwriting grip.....thus, I use a Phileas. WHY NOT A MORE EXPENSIVE FOUNTAIN PEN THAN PHILEAS? Here I must declare a tiny bit of Divine intervention. I had only a brief interest in fountain pen as a child. Then, in middle age, I came across a display of Phileas pens in the Staples office supply store. I was mostly an idle doodler at that time, so I'm not sure why I suddenly wanted to own the Phileas. Its $50 price tag seemed absurdly high since my favorite drawing pen at the time was a $1.49 Pilot RazorPoint felt-tip pen. I took the plunge and bought what for me was an exorbidant luxury item. (Only much, much later did I learn that the Phileas is viewed by connoisseurs as a low-end "economy model" pen.) I was mesmerized by the very things that Waterman had purposely included...nostalgic Art Deco styling, glossy black enamel, and gleaming gold details. I don't usually collect "bling", but I liked owning this one particular bit of dazzle. WHY NOT A LESS EXPENSIVE PEN? I have formed a loyal bond with the Phileas. My devotion is not entirely rational, but it harms no one that I don't seek out less-expensive alternatives. WHAT'S TO LIKE ABOUT THE PHILEAS? • FEEL: Looks aside, I found the Phileas to have an excellent "feel" when writing or drawing. Other than my one childhood pen (a Sheaffer?), I have no basis for comparison. Today, I realize I was not alone in admiring the smooth performance of Phileas. The high-end Waterman designers seem to done a remarkable job when they created this low-end pen. It writes cleanly, delivers ink reliably, is physically rugged (when the cap is firmly on), and very easy to maintain. • CONSISTENCY: Like most ink illustrators, I primarily use dots (stippling) and lines (hatching) in my illustrations. A typical fountain pen is meant to create handwriting, but there are plenty of dots and lines in that. However, when I am drawing, I work very very fast. My Phileas must deliver up to 200+ dots per minute—that's averages 12,000 strokes per hour. Multiply that by 2 to 8 hours per drawing, times 70+ drawings and you'll see I am putting my Phileas through torture-test conditions. I have never "worn out" a Phileas pen. I have lost one and ruined two (accidentally dropping them nose-down onto concrete), but they work as well when old as they did new. • DIVERSITY: The afore-mentioned Rapidograph technical pens deliver a consistent, near-perfect round ink dot with each tap. That's why so many artists love them. When I draw, I am improvising constantly and do not want to see a perfect uniformity in my pen marks. The Phileas is capable of drawing very neatly, but it can also deliver scratchy, sloppy, and even wild lines given the right drawing technique. When I examine my stippling under a mangnifier, I am amazed that no two dots look alike. That would drive perfectionists crazy, perhaps, but I like it in a jazzy improvisational sort of way. Thank you for asking a very interesting question, Sasha Royale. I had never given any of the above much thought before. I know there are many much-finer pens in the world. But by Divine intervention or just plain luck, I found the right one for me (and my budget) on the first try. Since I am a pen user, not a collector, I am contented to stop with what I've got. I am curious how other fountain pen artists would answer your question. TweveDrawings
  19. Hello. I have been using Waterman Phileas fountain pens to create several series of drawings related to the Twelve Steps of recovery. Some are posted here on FPN at https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/251131-twelve-drawings-with-waterman-phileas/ The original 1930s AA literature made more sense to me after I bought a 1930s era dictionary. After some prayer and meditation, I began using pen and ink to call attention to these insightful definitions. Call me crazy, but my time spent drawings keeps me out of the pool halls! I have loved and lost several Phileas pens. That's because I insist on carrying them in a pocket when they would be much safer in a desk drawer or special carrying case. I want the pen to be handy because my busy family life leaves me only a few moments at a time to work on my drawings. I am working on my seventh series of TwelveDrawings. The various series are titled: 1. The Serenity Prayer 2. The Steps 3. The Promises 4. The Metaphors 5. The Insanities 6. Religious or Not? 7. The Traditions The first four series are on my website at www.TwelveDrawings.com Many of the others are posted in my Twitter profile at @twelvedrawings I'm not suggesting that this subject matter will or should interest you. I created the drawings for my Higher Power. But if you find one that "speaks" to you, download it free for your personal use. — TwelveDrawings.com
  20. hjxpress

    Fountain Pens

    Hi Everyone! I'd like to ask your opinion on what brand of fountain pen I should use to practice writing. I'm planning to buy one but I'm under budget and I don't know what I should buy. Been eyeing sheaffer, parker and lamy. Can you recommend brands that are easy to use and at the same time affordable? Thanks, Hannah
  21. ALE777

    A Big Deal Or...?

    Dear friends: I have recently won a vintage Waterman fountain pen. The seller said that this pen has 1 hundred years old. It is a Waterman lever fountain pen, pearl green. The nib reads "Signature 4 F" and on the body reads Waterman's made in Canada Fountain Pen When I received the pen, I have discovered that the lever doesn't work (broken). I have attached a few pictures that Illustrates my words much more. My questions are, this pen is an ORIGINAL Waterman fountain pen, or it is a fake? The lever system can be repaired? Thanks a lot!!! http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i427/ale7777/Waterman/IMG_5142.jpg http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i427/ale7777/Waterman/IMG_5143.jpg http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i427/ale7777/Waterman/IMG_5171.jpg
  22. I was considering purchasing a Namiki (resin) or Pilot (metal) Falcon fountain pen. There are no specialty pen shops in the area, so I will not be able to try one out before buying. My question is if either one is top heavy (posted and unposted). I would assume the resin one is balanced, but I am not sure about the metal one. For example, a Lamy Safari is balanced, and I like it, but the Al-Star is top heavy when posted, which I dislike. I would rather purchase the metal one for durability and the fact that I like the black/silver coloring better than the black/gold but not if it is top heavy. Thanks in advance for your advice.
  23. Hi, recent purchased a Lamy Safari Fountain pen, the swedish version of blue with yellow clip, my friend is got the package for me and when she took photos to show me, the clip doesn't look like bright yellow, but more like the standard yellow clip, does it mean this pen is put together using the normal blue safari with a yellow clip? The one i received has blue body, yellow clip and black cross cap. So does the yellow clip supposed to be a different colour compare to the yellow body from the Taiwan special edition of yellow and red clip? If any one happen to own both, can you let me know... so frustrated!!
  24. Hi All, Montblanc recently introduced the new Writers Edition 2013 collection, honouring the French writer Honoré de Balzac, and the Heritage Collection 1912. The Writers Edition pens are expected in August/September and the Heritage Collection 1912 will arrive at our store in approximately one or two weeks. Those who reserve their pens with our store now, will receive a wonderful Montblanc gift set with their pen(s) ... You won't be sorry when you have reserved your pen with us!!! Click on the links below for more info on the pens. Writers Edition 2013: http://www.lacouronneducomte.nl/webstore/main/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=montblanc+balzac Heritage Collection 1912: http://www.lacouronneducomte.nl/webstore/main/montblanc-heritage-collection-1912-fountain-limited-edition-p-4730.html Best regards, Dennis van de Graaf La Couronne du Comte
  25. While I was watching the news this evening I caught this image of King Albert of Belgium signing his abdication today in Brussels. I've always believed that even when the use of fountain pens has declined so much that hardly any other than FPN freaks currently use them, they were still displayed in solemn occasions. But if I am not mistaken the writing instrument used by King Albert today IS NOT a fountain pen, is it?





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