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18 minutes ago, Gloucesterman said:

Waterman 3V?

If so, how's the nib - any flex?

 

meanwhile enjoy both of them...

 

Conway Stewart prototype, and an Esterbrook $1.50 pen

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That blue Conway Stewart is gorgeous! 

Top 5 (in no particular order) of 30 currently inked pens:

Parker Duofold Centennial IM, RO Rose Gold Antiqua

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I posted this the other day in the (dedicated) Leonardo thread, but this was very much impulsive. And quick response was the order of the day, as there were only 180 made and they went quickly. Leonardo x Stilo & Silte Momento Zero "Cometa". This pen features their new in-house design nib, La Fenice.

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"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick; and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

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2 hours ago, gweimer1 said:

 

Conway Stewart prototype, and an Esterbrook $1.50 pen

Thank you for the added information.

It looked similar to a 3V that I had a while back and there was no view of the top of the cap.

A grey day is really a silver one that needs Your polish!

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3 hours ago, gweimer1 said:

Ending the year, maybe, with a bang.

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Ooh, that Conway Stewart sure is pretty!  

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"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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An Omas DS, just because it has an interesting-looking nib. Now I just have to hope it gets over from France through the insanity that is Royal Mail over the Christmas period.

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On 12/13/2022 at 1:14 PM, gweimer1 said:

Ending the year, maybe, with a bang.

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Is the Conway Stewart on the left the Big Bang? ;)

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42 minutes ago, essayfaire said:

Is the Conway Stewart on the left the Big Bang? ;)

 

It's a prototype, so not really sure of the model.  It's stamped as PR 5.

 

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6 hours ago, gweimer1 said:

 

It's a prototype, so not really sure of the model.  It's stamped as PR 5.

 

I don't know what the emoji for a green-eyed monster would be, but you can imagine one here!  What kind of nib is in it?

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Leonardo has been making one-off pens in a variety of amazing ebonites. I have missed some I loved by resisting my impulses and then lamented my self-control. So, this is on the way to me from Firenze:

 

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David

 

 

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3 minutes ago, dms525 said:

Leonardo has been making one-off pens in a variety of amazing ebonites. I have missed some I loved by resisting my impulses and then lamented my self-control. So, this is on the way to me from Firenze:

 

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David

 

 

Wow.  That's EBONITE?  OOOOOH.  I wish I had more ebonite pens because I like the warmth of them.

Afraid to ask the price though -- especially for "one-offs"....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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8 minutes ago, inkstainedruth said:

Wow.  That's EBONITE?  OOOOOH.  I wish I had more ebonite pens because I like the warmth of them.

Afraid to ask the price though -- especially for "one-offs"....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

Well, Ruth, I would say that this pen was not inexpensive, but I would also say it was much less than I expected for an oversize, one-off, piston filling, ebonite pen with a gold nib.

 

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Well, I'll console myself with the fact that you said it was an oversize pen.... Because even the Noodler's Neponsets are too big for my hand (oh I wish that they'd make more of the Konrads in the really awesome ebonite colors that the Neponsets come in....

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"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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I don’t know if it was totally impulsive, a bit I guess. I wanted a urushi pen. I was pointed to a few places and decided on this. It’s from Tamenuri Studio. Phenomenal service from Michal and a beautiful pen. 

 

 

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Current lineup:

Montblanc 146

Pelikan m800

Pilot 743

 

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22 hours ago, dms525 said:

Leonardo has been making one-off pens in a variety of amazing ebonites. I have missed some I loved by resisting my impulses and then lamented my self-control. So, this is on the way to me from Firenze:

 

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David

 

 

 

Another beautiful pen.  Enjoy !  🙂👍

 

 

LINK <-- my Ink and Paper tests

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A Waterman Lady Agatha in Rubin (Robin?) Red lacquer with matching leather sleeve.

It's hard work to tell which is Old Harry when everybody's got boots on.

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I ordered one of these Conway Stewart Collectors Bracken | Conway Stewart

 

The first (and only at those prices) Conway Stewart for my collection. 

 

I went for a broad nib. I already have enough medium nibs, and I'm finding I can't read fine lines without my reading glasses these days. 

 

It hasn't arrived yet (it probably won't until January). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12 minutes ago, sandy101 said:

I ordered one of these Conway Stewart Collectors Bracken | Conway Stewart

 

That's a very handsome pen. I've always loved the materials their pens are made from, and I really like the long section, very reminiscent of Aurora sections. Looking forward to photos!

"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick; and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

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My Christmas gift: Aurora Papa, model #934 (Limited Edition). Very nicely made but little bit short for my taste pen. And too expensive. 
 

 

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