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I own a Tibaldi Modello 60. Today, I noticed that the pen was writing dry, and I thought that maybe it was low on ink. I emptied the pen (it still had plenty of ink, so maybe the nib just dried out a bit). But, when I turned the piston to remove the ink and to rinse the pen, the nib unit turned along with the piston each time I reached either the fill point or the empty point. This worried me. I emptied and filled the pen with water several times, and each time the nib unit turned. The last few times I emptied and refilled, the nib unit remained stable. Does anyone know what might be going on? The pen seems to write okay, though I noticed that ink leaked into the cap. I don't know if that happened after I refilled it with ink today, or if it leaked on the prior fill. Thanks, Susan

Now that I've had 7 months of experience and many pens later I wanted to share my overall impression of the piston fillers I've acquired thus far in case some may find it useful. The Family http://i.imgur.com/dbNjOz8.jpg Pelikans - They're every bit as good as their reputation. At full retail pricing, they're a little over priced, but at $250 and under they're a decent value. However, beyond the value aspect, these pens have great history and a classic design that just resonates with me. I like them a lot more than Montblanc pens from a design standpoint. The removable nib design is fantastic and the nib performance is incredibly smooth. These are my favorite overall pens. Especially the blue/black and red/black which were my grail pens. Pelikan nibs have a reputation for writing broad and wet and I can confirm both attributes. The EF nib on my Pelikan writes like a Japanese FM and it's wetter than my Pilot nibs. This isn't good or bad, just different. Some inks look better with a wet nib and some look worse. So matching inks with the nib is important. Something I'm growing more and more aware of and appreciative of as I obtain more inks. The writing experience is very pleasant if somewhat lacking in character. It works great for my purposes of journaling and jotting notes. The nibs have a small amount of give/softness to them, but not as much as my Pilot nibs. All 4 pens wrote perfectly out of the box. No adjustments needed. I'm going to be looking to get an M800 and 400/N/NN at some point to complete my Pelikan experience. I don't think I'll get an M1000 anytime soon since I prefer medium sized pens. I may get an M600 in white tortoise as well if I can find them at a reasonable price. Nib performance - ***** Value - *** (at full retail) ***** (what I paid) Construction - ***** Looks - ***** Nib consistency out of the box - ***** Bonus Points: easy to remove and exchangeable nibs. Wide variety of pen sizes and nib options currently (BB and above nibs are being discontinued as well as specialty nibs, but not an issue for me since I don't like super broad nibs) These are my #1 overall pen. http://i.imgur.com/udj97oH.jpg Pilot - Their reputation for consistent nib quality and value for your money is an accurate assessment. The CH 92's offer incredible value. They have a piston mechanism that's every bit as good as the Pelikan design. Only time will tell which is more durable, but I have a feeling both will outlast me. The nibs are also incredibly smooth just like the Pelikan but offer a finer line and a slightly more soft/springy feel. From a feel standpoint, I think the Pilot nibs are better than my Pelikan nibs because I prefer that springiness. From a smoothness standpoint, they're on equal grounds. The Pilot F nib is great for bad paper or when you need a really fine line. It has a touch of feedback which is to be expected given the size of the nib which is closer to a western extra fine or finer, but it's still very smooth. The FM is buttery smooth and on par with the Pelikan nibs. It's my preferred line width and currently my favorite nib from any manufacturer. It's pretty plain looking compared to Pelikan nibs, but it gets the job done very well. My only wish is that Pilot would introduce some non demonstrator designs to this lineup. I really like demonstrators, but it would be nice to have something more classic in design as well. In a professional/business setting my Pelikans or Lamy 2000 fit the part better. I will preface that I purchased my orange one for only $51 and my black one for $100 which are insane deals at those prices. At the going rate of $130-140 from Japan they're still excellent values. Nib performance - ***** Value - ***** (probably 6 out of 5 stars really) Construction - ***** Looks - **** Nib consistency out of the box - **** (I returned an EF Vanishing Point which had a scratchy nib) http://i.imgur.com/4hYitpP.jpg Lamy 2000 - Ah yes. The classic Lamy 2000. They currently have a reputation for nib consistency issues, but my EF was perfect out of the box so I lucked out. The makralon finish has an interesting texture. The construction is top notch. The parts are precision fit and leave very small seams which are hard to notice unless you're looking for them. It's constructed like a BMW. I will say however, that the piston nob has a little more give before turning in comparison to my Pelikan and Pilot pens. The pen has a classic and understated look. I love it. It was the first fountain pen I wanted to acquire. The history of the pen also adds to my overall impression of the pen. I still can't believe it was designed in the 1960's. It's such a futuristic looking pen. The only knock I have against the Lamy 2000 now that I have other nice pens to compare it to is the semi-hooded nib. I tend to rotate my pen slightly as I write and it makes it difficult to visually see if my nib to turn it to the proper direction. It wouldn't be a huge issue if the sweet spot wasn't so much smaller than my other pens. Again, this is a comparison against other "end pens". Compared to my TWSBIs or Lamy Safari it's a huge upgrade. Nib performance - **** (Took off a * because of the semi-hooded nib, writing performance is equal to Pilot or Pelikan. The limited sweet spot coupled with the hooded nib affects my overall experience) Value - ***** Construction - ***** Looks - **** Nib consistency - ***** (based on my single experience. based on what I've read, probably a ****) http://i.imgur.com/WjWKXgu.jpg TWSBI When I first got my TWSBI's my impressions were very positive. But I didn't have anything other than my Lamy 2000 to compare them to. Now that I have a few more pens to compare, I'll say my experience is mostly positive, but not as much as before. The plastic used in these pens has a noticeably cheaper feel to them than my Pilot and Pelikan pens. Not all plastics are created equal. It's only to be expected given these pens are 1/3 to 1/5 the price. Before I had my Pilot and Pelikan pens, I wasn't sold on the fact that pens that are that much more expensive could give a noticeable enough difference to justify the cost. Now speaking from experience I'll repeat what many have said before. There's definitely a difference and it's worth it's weight it gold both figuratively and literally. For the price of the 3 TWSBI's I own, I could've gotten another Pilot or Pelikan. I don't necessarily regret buying the TWSBI's, but if I had to choose, then I'd put the money towards a Pilot or Pelikan in a heartbeat. TWSBI is well known for their excellent customer service. This is a double edge sword. They're known for their service because their pens have problems. They're just quick to resolve them. My TWSBI Mini's rose gold plating started coming off my nib last week. TWSBI has promptly sent me a replacement nib, feed, and section but that doesn't inspire confidence that this pen will last the test of time compared to my Pelikan and Lamy 2000 which are known quantities in the durability department. I once thought the nibs are quite smooth. Which they are compared to my Lamy Safaris. But compared to my 14k nibs, it's a big difference. I've smoothed out the nibs with micromesh and whatnot which has improved the feel, but it's still not as good. Value - *** Construction - **** Looks - **** Nib consistency - **** Hopefully that gives you an idea of my overall experience so far. Let me know if I left out any details that you still have questions about or want further feedback on. Writing Samples http://i.imgur.com/Ak5V9en.jpg TL;DR - Pelikan > Pilot > Lamy >>>>> TWSBI

Hello, I have got two Pelikan Go pistion fillers, one NOS and one used. The NOS one was filled with Noodler's Polar Blue for about three weeks and forgot to clean it. Today I changed it to Polar Black. When I was cleaning the pen I found that its piston was not buttery smooth (which my other Go and my TWSBIS are) and needs some little effort to operate the piston. I searched the forum and most suggestions involved using silicon oil (I have some from my TWSBI) but according to S Bre Brown, this pen cannot be taken apart for service. I cannot remember if this pen was buttery smooth and why I was using a lubracating ink. Will this demage the pen and will libracating ink work? What should I take care of in the future?

Hi Everybody. First of all I have been reading this forum a long time and the community is great! Today I managed to go on an old market-bazaar and I have found two fountain pens which I bought for under 3$. One was a Parker 25, as soon as I identified it I wanted the other one, maybe it is a gem too . So my question is, anybody has an opinion what brand/type is this pen in the pictures? It had a Parker cap but as it can be seen in the pictures the pen has a "screw cap tread" above the section, so probably the cap is not the original one, just a replacement (it fits quite well though to be honest). Also I am not convinced about the cap's genuineness, maybe you guys can tell if it is an original one from some other Parker type or just a copy (like some of the Hero's have) - so I uploaded a pic about it. I did not find any similar Parker product in the web so far so probably the FP is from another brand. It has a nice looking green barrell, the whole body is made from plastic. The nib has an "Iridium Point" sign on it and a logo which I am not familiar with. It looks like a jumping ram or goat in front of a hill in the background. Also it has a piston filler built in, and the end "cap" is missing from it, but the piston is working - I can screw it. I did not clean it yet.. Do you have any idea what can be the brand or the type for this pen? Sorry if I should not open a new topic for that but I did not found any similar one. If it is please inform me or the moderaters can move my post to there of course if it is necessary! Thank you in advance and have a nice day! http://i58.tinypic.com/34qmtko.jpg http://i62.tinypic.com/v5znva.jpg http://i61.tinypic.com/21c6yaw.jpg http://i61.tinypic.com/334p7gn.jpg

Hello, so after years of "sobriety" from my pen addiction I've gone into a MB writers edition binge. The result of one of these binges was an apparently un-inked (Boxes/papers) Dostoevsky which I received with a broken piston. I attempted to then drown my sorrows with my Oscar Wilde which I've had for many years and the entire piston assembly came off. So the Dostoevsky has been shipped back to the seller while the Oscar Wilde will probably be visiting his birthplace in Germany. By the way I took a photo of the "precious resin" of the Wilde. It appears to be a thin acrylic or maybe celluloid acetate with a solid inner liner (What do you guys and gals think). All the best! Jose Garcia

I've developed a (small) obsession with pens which have that wee window at the top of the barrel: my one and only Mont Blanc, a sweet wee 'rescue' pen(it arrived in a bunch of assorted pens; had no idea what it was. Gave it a glean and some TLC and it's a little sweetheart) ....it's a 254.... anyway, I'd love suggestions about any pens which have that wee window. I just love seeing the ink slosh in there..... Alex

..... it's not the pen, it's me: for some reason, which escapes me(aside from having had a habit if disembowelling g pens when I was little, and usually not being able to reassemble them) I took this apart when I got it, and now can't figure out what goes where. It needed a clean anyway, which I did(just a warm water soak) and I put it together, and got it inked up, and it wrote....but.....the end bit(forgive my lack of technical knowledge - my heads not in a great place right now and it's hard to think straight, so, please....be gentle....I know I've made a right pigs ear/dogs breakfast) the end bit, which you turn to make the piston work, doesn't go all the way back in. And it's very creaky. I didn't want to force it, so, here are some photos, and a plea for help..... Here's the blurb from whence it came...... "Omas Extra Piston filler with Greek key band. Compact and reliable piston filler; 1990's or possibly earlier, with a smooth and reliable Medium nib gold plated nib that is a joy to use. The accompanying box has the "Artaxan" company name, suggesting this is a rare model given as a gift to medical practitioners and never sold in shops; however it has the Greek Key band and is otherwise indistinguishable from the classic OMAS Extra."

Still hoping to get a Konrad when I see stock appear, in the meanwhile I bought an Ahab clear flex nibbed pen to see if I like the flex or not. Cleaned it when I got it, put it back together and only needed to adjust the nib once and seems to flow just fine, though wish it was more broader of a tip. Otherwise I am liking the flex more than just a standard nib. Too bad not easy to find... I'd love to test this pen with a broad flex or even a 1.1. Anyways... one thing I'm not liking is the piston. It fills with ink, as well as the stem (part you push/pull to get the ink). I tried the pen with one ink, then went to try another ink and that stem part is not the best thing to flush clean. I unscrewed the black cap on the end off expecting there to be a hole there to make it easier to run water through, but no hole. Should this stem be filling with ink? and should there be a hole at the end with the cap? On a side note, writes well, but, not a clear pen... has a sorta milky white haze swirled in it, some yellow staining around the rubber bits, and stinks of silly putty... happy to finally try a flex nibbed pen, but glad it was only $25CAD. It's an ugly stinky pen.

Another piston problem... I am not sure how to remove piston mechanism from Montblanc 264 fountain pen. I tried to unscrew it, but it does not go. I am afraid to use more force... Is there any special tool to remove it or I should just use more force. May the force be with you!

Hi, I have a vintage Pelikan 400 from the early 50's which is in working order. I have noticed that when I 'briskly' fill the pen with water during cleaning, the barrel only fills 2/3. When I turn it slowly, it fills completely and only leaves a small airbubble. Is this a problem? thanks, Peter

A few months back I asked the forum what this mysterious pen was and it turned out to be a Parker 95, which is currently discontinued. I want to get more use out of that pen now but I really hate the suction... converter... thing. Is there a piston converter that goes with a 95? I know it's a model from two decades ago and maybe converters weren't a thing, so pen companies probably didn't consider that when designing their pens.

Since, I do spend a fourth of my weekends on fpn browsing through reviews, I could not resist putting across a review of a pen that is universally loved and most excellently reviewed. My pen was a EF nib-QC victim at first, with a seemingly snug piston. However, the superb LAMY India customer service offered by an Indian retailer chain - William Penn, made sure that the nib was replaced with a smooth F-nib. I also have replicated the content with some additional pictures in my blog as the image upload size is limited by this free photo-sharing tool. Below is a link to the same: LAMY 2000 story So here it goes: Motivation This might sound pretty clichéd.. but it is actually true. If you love fountain pens, it is difficult to stay away from the Lamy 2000 for long. The 2000 is often quoted to have a timeless design, a masterful construction and a rather envious efficiency. And, it comes with a small 14k platinum-plated gold nib. The first of the Lamy 2000s are said to have been launched in 1966 and have well succeeded to become the flagship product of the company. To get the 2000 designed, Lamy had drawn a joint-project with a free-lancer (a top designer in the industrial space during the 1960s), Gerd Alfred Müller – of Braun fame. Incidentally, he was one of the first salaried designers of Braun and one of the advocates of the Bauhaus movement (‘form follows function’ maxim). And the project ended up with a piston-filler fountain pen made out of rigid fiberglass-reinforced makrolon polycarbonate and brushed stainless steel along with a gold nib. The Package (6/6) The L2k arrived in a small tri-folded black cardboard box (with a thick paper outer-sleeve), that locks the third fold on a silver colour plate bearing the ‘LAMY’ logo. These folds reveal the pen resting on a zig-zag felt-like paper floorboard along with a leaflet/manual. http://s25.postimg.org/fik8ajzfz/DSC_1837.jpg Design – Capped (6/6) The pen in its final elements apparently bestows a fluidic design. Even though it is often quoted to have an understated appearance with the brushed black makrolon matter, I feel that that’s the way the pen truly differentiates itself from others. The spring loaded clip made out of brushed-steel, is both efficient and stunning at the same time. http://s25.postimg.org/yz4xx2ujz/DSC_1841.jpg Design – Un-capped (5/6) Then there is LAMY embossed on one of the mount-sides of the clip, with GERMANY 2 written on its underside. As per some FPN posts, the GERMANY 1 or 2 could refer to the cavity number of the die in which the clip was made. Once uncapped, the pen depicts a engineering marvel, the one without boundaries. Concealing all the seams of individual parts starting right from the piston knob and ending with the nib, the lamy 2000 plays an effortless symphony, from the blackness of makrolon body through the subtle set of glassy ink windows (0.25 cm) towards the silvery brushed-stainless steel grip section ending with a hooded metallic nib (14k – Gold: Platinum plated). And that’s when you do realize a splendid piece of industrial design, by Müller! I do find the snap-cap a blessing, when it comes to taking quick notes. Once uncapped, the pen becomes quite susceptible to rolling and falling off from smooth surfaces with a little hint of slope. [That’s why probably a Minus – 1] http://s25.postimg.org/ctpfkityn/DSC_1850.jpg There is a stainless steel disc adorning the end of piston knob, ending the sweet sonnet of an eternal design with a silvery look which once started with the steely grip and clip. Filling System (6/6) The piston knob is adequately large and quite comfortable to operate. The brushed surface ascertains a firm grip. Initially, the piston knob was too snug for my comfort, but it worked like a charm after lubricating the piston seal. Infact, it now is apparently smoother than the nib itself. More on it later. The pen draws and expels ink through its breather hole (below pic), located on the underside of the hood. Rather, the mechanism gushes ink in or out with remarkable efficiency. The ink capacity is said to be around ~ 1.4 – 1.5 mL. http://s25.postimg.org/yrvjp64of/DSC_1901.jpg Physics of it (with a similar sized Pilot Custom Heritage 92/91) (6/6) I did copy the weights shamelessly from Goulet Pens, since I lack a fine weighing instrument, not a writing one though . From the perspective of writing comfort, I would prefer the whole 25 grams and keep the pen posted. For short notes, I am comfortable to use the pen un-posted. Dimensionally, it is quite similar to a pilot custom heritage 91/92 and is rather a medium sized pen. The hooded nib seems small but an elusive unification with the metal grip gives the pen a unexpected leverage with a somewhat bottom heavy design. So you might never feel the absence of a big nib. Capped Length ~ 14 cm Uncapped Length ~ 12.5 cm Posted Length ~ 15.4 cm Nib Leverage ~ 0.75 cm Total Weight ~ 25 g Body Weight ~ 15 g http://s25.postimg.org/m5bhhh6i7/DSC_1886.jpg Nib (5/6) This is the complete nib-section which is hidden under the hood. It’s a rather small nib but to reiterate, it’s a supremely efficient and an effective design. And thanks to Müller, apart from the most elegant of appearances, LAMY also managed to save some costs on the gold part of the nib. Mine was an EF nib and was yet another QC victim [Minus –1]. I did smoothen it up, but again the angularly-varying nib widths were not pertaining to my taste. But thanks to Lamy India Customer Service – by William Penn, they replaced it with a F nib in three weeks, totally free of charge. I was assured by them, if any Lamy is within a year of purchase (from anywhere across the globe), William Penn will happily service the pen at zero cost. The replaced nib is quite smooth. I believe it’s one of the older pieces in their service stock and it draws a line quite similar to a pilot FM nib or a pelikan EF. http://s25.postimg.org/6eqenun8v/DSC_1875.jpg Disassembly (5/6) The best part of the pen is the ease of disassembly without a need of a tool. (The only part in which you would probably need a tool is probably pushing out the piston rod and seal out of the barrel) The steel grip section can be unscrewed off from the barrel in a clockwise manner, with the piston end on top. Be careful when you push out or push in the nib section, for I had used a cloth to hold the nib + feed while gently pushing out the nib. While putting it in, I would suggest making sure that the convex opening of the grip section is well-aligned with the nib and feed faces the breather hole. It should smoothly fit-in, else it’s not aligned. The nib can be easily damaged during this exercise and secondly, there are multiple o-rings – metal (grip section) and rubber ones (nib section) to take care of. [Minus –1] I recommend staying away from the force (forcing the nib section in), even when The force is with you! The piston knob can be screwed off in a quite similar manner of operation. After a stop, once it’s rotated anti-clockwise from top a few clicks are heard and it comes out completely revealing a plastic internal end cap for this version. http://s25.postimg.org/72unt1wkv/DSC_1864.jpg Since, my piston knob was very snug from the beginning, I took the liberty of disassembling the pen to apply some silicone grease on the interiors of the barrel, with an ear-bud. After turning the piston knob in and out for a few times, it was magically butter-smooth to operate. I referred to this video by Brian Goulet. Picture here. Economic Value (5/6) I was able to win the pen at USD 120 on an online auction. I am not sure whether I could have got it for less. It probably sells at a street price of USD 150-160 on the internet and retails at USD 200+ in India. And post the nib replacement, I am pretty happy with the pen. Overall(5.5/6) Know what! If you haven’t already, you should get it. It deserves a place in your collection. PS – It was 1966 not 68 http://s25.postimg.org/rr7jwe2wf/DSC_1894.jpg Love to follow :: References https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/227631-lamy-2000-and-the-origins-of-lamy-design/ Applying silicone grease for the piston seal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDJHTWD8GPY Thank you for going through this review. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks, Sonik

Hello FP Masterminds, I recently purchased a Montblanc 242 that is in overall good shape. However a few hours after inking I started to write and noticed my hands were covered in ink. It appears to be leaking from the piston knob. I got a partial refund and now I'm looking into the best way to have the pen repaired. It is quite old so I'm not sure if Montblanc will take it for repairs. I was wondering if there was an easy repair someone inexperienced like me could do or if there was someone in the US who could repair it for a fair price. The pen only ended up costing $100 so obviously I don't want to spend more than that to repair it. Thanks

Hi all, I took apart an Omas 361T and found the cork is no longer usable. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement or should I just use O-rings in it's place? Thanks Raskovnik

I have a MB 149 and noticed that the cap turns a little before it engages with the piston. I sent it to the MB Service Center for an unrelated problem but forgot to tell them about this while they had it? Any simple solutions I can do my self? I hate to send it back to MB. Thanks in advance.

Recently my Noodler's Ahab fountain pen developed a leak, and I found out it's because the piston piece is not screwed tightly onto the part of the barrel that holds the nib and feed. When I try to screw it on tightly, the piston piece just skips over the spot on the screw thread where it's supposed to stop and just keeps on turning. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? There is an O-ring at this junction, so would changing that out or adding more O-rings help keep a tight seal?

A friend gave me a vintage 120 years ago, and I'm starting to use it more often. I do not know the era, possibly 1960s...but can the nib unit in these older 120 pens screw out (as with a TWSBI) in order to make cleaning easier? It doesn't seem to 'want' to unscrew, and I don't want to force it. Thanks!

I'm a self confessed piston snob! Don't mind power fillers, or any other filling system so long as it's not a c/c! That was until I recently acquired two new Japanese pens, both of which are c/c are work great. Are we really being fair with our snobbery against the humble cartridge converter?

Evening all. I recently picked up a M800 from the infamous auction site which detailed "pump intact". The pictures showed a user grade pen so I wasn't expecting the world and to be honest I was after teh 14C nib more than anything else. Turns out the piston seal was trapped further up the neck of the pen after having come adrift from the piston rod at some point. I've unassembled the entire pen for a good cleaning (it needs it) and found that the piston seal is no longer circular, it must have been jammed in there for a while. It's flattened on two sides so I doubt it'll even return to it's normal shape again. Does anyone know of a source for replacement or original seals? I had thought of contacting Pelikan directly but thought I'd ask here first. Cheers, Greg

Hello to All, I am new to this forum. I have one of my vintage onoto delarue pen that has the plunger at the back that opens only about 8mm...it feels stuck....this is the self filling type. Now the pen is very old, should be around 1920's......I suspect that old dried ink is inside. What can be done so that I can repair it? I can fell it is hitting something. (1) Can I throw some surgical spirit or alcohol inside so maybe it will dissolve the ink? will this cause damage? (2) How does this pen open up? I really dont want to induce any damage or marks...the pen is in very good condition, still has the box with the original papers, no wear on the body...etc.... Here are some picture.... Any help and ideas appreciated. Thanks. Dam.

I bought a Stipula Passaporto in 2011, when we had the Stipula FPN LE's for sale, but this is my first Etruria. It won't be my last. I know that already, so don't tell me! In fact, I have already purchased another, the Brown woodgrain-like "Tuscany Dreams." It is currently visiting YAFA and awaiting arrival of the 14 Kt 1.1 mm italic/stub nib I am having traded in for the round nib that came on it. The Etruria Casa Mila has been reviewed by others. I am posting mostly to announce my joining the Etruria fan club. This pen is a beauty. Note the translucency in the cap, visible especially in the third photo. I find the weight, balance and size perfect for my hand. The nib is very smooth-writing with juicy ink flow. I write mostly in italic script, but I do keep a few pens with round nibs. This nib is so nice, I think I will keep it. I might have to order another with an italic nib, of course. David

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While going through one of my pen storage folders, I came across this pen. I was overcome by a wave of memories and was carried back nearly a decade... My first meeting with the Late Mr. Raju Mirchandani (we used to call him Rajubhai), how he had warmly welcomed me, an ordinary pen enthusiast, to his factory and offices just because I had expressed a desire to see how the pens are made. He was a true gentleman, respected by all he came in contact with and a treasure trove of knowledge about pens and the industry, he was the driving and thinking force behind Airmail/Wality in those days. The Wality 52OD was one of their premier piston filled export pens in those days and I got the chance to buy one. Here is the pen. The 52OD(Overlay design) is a piston pen that was injection molded, with a satin gold plated finish over the trims and a gold plated cast overlay over the cap tube. It looks lovely and very Indian. http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8933.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8934.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8938.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8939.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8940.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8941.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8942.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8943.jpg The special 2 tone medium nib: http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8944.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8945.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8946.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t543/hari_317/Wality52OD/IMG_8947.jpg Cheers! Hari

Any idea of how to open an Aurora 88 piston to apply some silicone grease? After recently managing this with an M800, I want to know how to do this with the less well known Aurora 88..

I haven't bought or used a cartridge converter pen very much for about six years now. The last one that I used regularly was a Duofold Centennial. Even back then, I did note that on the rare occasion that I used a cartridge in place of the converter, the ink flow seemed smoother and generally produced a better writing experience. These days, I wouldn't consider buying a pen if it was offered only as a cartridge converter, and piston fillers obviously don't suffer this problem. Any one else have any thing to say on this topic?