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Massdrop has a new drop for the Taccia Pen Kimonos in a few fabrics and sizes. Available quantities of each are limited. I think these are gorgeous, and much more attractive, of course, with the Massdrop discount. Here's a link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/taccia-kimono-pen-rolls No affiliation with either Taccia or Massdrop, but I would like to see these get to the lowest price. David

Rohrer & Klinger Inks (3-pack) is back on Massdrop. Lowest at $19.99 + shipping.

Private Reserve 4 pack on Massdrop

Stipula Passaporto - The 2015 special edition for Massdrop Massdrop recently closed a drop for a custom-manufactured Stipula Passaporto. I have one of the FPN LE Passaporto's from a couple years ago, and I have been thinking that a Passaporto would make a nice gift for a couple of my FP-using relatives. I had some concerns about changes in the pen design since the FPN LE's, especially the elimination of threading on the end of the barrel, making posting difficult. Massdrop's agreement with Stipula included specifications for threading and for metal connections between the section and barrel. This was encouraging. I ordered one, then ordered two more when the price became even more attractive. I received my first order a couple days ago. Here is a first look: There has been some concern regarding QA since before the recent Stipula reorganization, and some apparent problems with some of the Massdrop Passaportos reported on FPN. Mine showed no defects on visual inspection. I flushed the nib/feed well with a bulb syringe and installed a small standard cartridge of J. Herbin Perle Noire. Getting ink flow initially was a bit difficult, but with persistent cartridge squeezing, pen shaking, nib blotting, etc. flow commenced. Once started, flow was quite dry but consistent and satisfactory. With the J. Herbin ink and either Tomoe River or Rhodia paper, the pen writes quite smoothly. It is smooth enough to use for American cursive, but the ink flow is too restricted for rapid writing. For italic script, flow is adequate, and there is quite respectable thick/thin line differentiation, especially for such a narrow nib. (The photograph, as displayed on a computer screen, shows the difference as less than it is in reality.) For those unfamiliar with the Passaporto, it is very compact "pocket pen." It must be used posted to have sufficient length, I think, even for the smallest adult hands. Here, for comparison is the new Passaporto and the FPN LE Passaporto next to a more familiar Kaweco Al Sport: I ordered the Massdrop Passaporto with a 0.9 mm italic nib. My FPN LE Passaporto has a 1.1 mm italic nib. This may seem like a small difference, but the difference in height of minuscule letters would be 4.5 mm versus 5.5 mm, which is significant. The narrower nib will be better suited for the uses to which I intend to put this Passoporto, for example quick note taking, "to do list" editing, and the like. I plan to use this pen as an eye dropper filler. I do have some concern about corrosion of the metal connection between barrel and section. Advice about that would be appreciated. Happy writing! David

Recently, Massdrop offered the large yellow Toledo with sterling binde. There were only a few pens available, and the discount was not that great, so there were no takers. What got my attention was the viciousness of the comments directed at those who might purchase an expensive pen. You might have thought they were sans-culottes storming the Bastille or Bolsheviks out for the blood of the Tsar. Their attitude seems to be, "If I can't afford it, nobody should buy it." I'd hate to see their reaction if they encountered one of the Make-e versions. You can bet that Massdrop won't be offering anything this nice anytime soon. Envy is a very unattractive thing. http://i.imgur.com/k5vRZ1h.jpg

Massdrop is offering a Wedgewood metal pen with a chocolate colored covering, and it looks very dignified. Features a lifetime guarantee, gold plated nib in medium, and a gift box. It should be a good writer, and it's a lovely color. Only 7 days left, and only a couple of commits needed to get the lowest price of $84.99, against a MSRP of $160. Postage, as usual, is very inexpensive, at $2.73 to me in MA. I couldn't resist the color, and I like the ribbing on the body. The chrome accents look great against the rich chocolate color. Comes with a gift box. Looking forward to giving it a write, maybe while eating a piece of candy....

https://www.massdrop.com/vote/bung-box-ink-import Vote for the inks you want, they are apparently not getting the full range. Edited to say that this is likely to be a limited supply drop, so more votes may equate to more bottles available.

Levenger Carezza Leather Pen Sleeves on Massdrop. No affiliation, but in full disclosure I joined the drop as I always thought those cases looked really nice and look to have more cushion than many other sleeves. They have single, double and triple. I have tried all manner of pen doodads and I think i am just a sleeve person (easy access) and the sleeves I have now don't fit some pens larger pens (though I don't think these sleeve will fit a M1000 or a 149, they do look like the would fit a M800 or 146 or PFM size and smaller). Just a heads up PSA, etc. -- PS. Anyone with one of these have an opinion?

Stipula had discontinued production of the Passaporto. Massdrop members showed sufficient interest (800 people!) in this model that Stipula agreed to a special run, if enough folks commit. (I have committed to 3, if the lowest price is achieved.) Note that Stipula will produce the "original" version with steel threads and a threaded end for posting (like the FPN LE). 3 colors and various nibs, including a 0.9mm italic, are available. Here's a link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/stipula-passaporto David

Please disregard this opening post and read the second post. I accidentally checked the wrong "html" box. This resulted in very wonky formatting. I think I figured it out by my second post.

Visconti Homo Sapiens Florentine Hills on Massdrop! Lowest price (if reached) would be $599.99 Limited to 30 units. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/visconti-homo-sapiens-florentine-hills Happy shopping! -Hikari

Believe this must be a step prior to their having a drop. If you are into Noodler's Pens, place your vote. This drop looks as if Gouletpen is the sponsor or the several, if not all the Noodler's pens will be coming from Brian and Rachel Goulet. It may result in one being chosen and a good price if many also participate in the drop. Here is the link: https://www.massdrop.com/vote/noodlers-pens

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/platinum-3776-exotic-wood I've never actually heard of this series but they look pretty nice, and platinums write pretty well too. Thought I'd share -Hikari

Massdrop offering Clairefontaine clothbound 5/10 Pack Notebook Bundle Here is the link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/clairefontaine-1951-clothbound-notebooks?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-23&mode=guest_open

Massdrop offering Manufactus "No Bag" Refillable Leather Journal. Here is the drop link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/manufactus-no-bag?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-22&mode=guest_open

Massdrop offering Lamy CP1 Fountain pen drop. Nib choices Medium to Extra fine. Here is the link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/lamy-cp1?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-22&mode=guest_open

Massdrop offering 12 pack Pilot G-Tec-C pens. Here is the link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/pilot-gtec-c?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-19&mode=guest_open

Massdrop offering J. Herbin 1670 3 pack ink; Blue Ocean, or Rouge Hematite, or Stormy Grey Here is the link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/j-herbin-1670-ink?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-19&mode=guest_open

Massdrop offering Rhodia 6 Pack Staplebound Notebook bundle. They are offering all the forms in both orange and black versions. Graph, lined, blank, dot grid, etc. Here is the direct link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/rhodia-staplebound-notepads?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-18&mode=guest_open

Massdrop offering Shaeffer Prelude Fountain Pen. Here is the link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/sheaffer-prelude?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-18&mode=guest_open

Massdrop offering J. Herbin King's Wax Seal bundle, here is the link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/j-herbin-kings-wax-seal-bundle?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Layer%203%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-17&utm_content=A&mode=guest_open

Massdrop Platinum "Mix Free" Ink Missing Kit being offered: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/platinum-ink-mixing-kit?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Layer%203%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-17&utm_content=A&mode=guest_open

Massdrop Franklin-Christophe 3 pack firma journal graph, blank, line are the choices https://www.massdrop.com/buy/franklin-christoph-firma-flex-journal?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=Writing%20Layer%203%20Product%20Announcement%202015-03-17&utm_content=A&mode=guest_open

3 days left on a Pilot Metropolitan Animal Pack pen and Pencil drop Here is the link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/pilot-metropolitan-mr2-animal?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=[E]%20Writing%20Announcement%202015-03-14&utm_content=A&mode=guest_open

Massdrop has a J. Herbin refillable fountain pen demonstrator drop going on. Fresh! No one signed up yet for this Saturday drop. Enjoy Here is the link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/j-herbin-refillable-fountain-pen?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Massdrop%20-%20Master%20-%20Writing&utm_campaign=[E]%20Writing%20Announcement%202015-03-14&utm_content=A&mode=guest_open