I got this pen today

[Misfit]

5 hours ago, Penguincollector said:

@Misfit, that’s a cute pen! It is definitely a very ‘70s color way. It reminds me of so many things-  mall decor, kitchen linoleum, teak wood. 

I probably should have gotten the Quirky Leaf Green version. It’s like appliance green. But the Original Rock was the one calling me. 

[Pen Ffynnon]

23 minutes ago, Misfit said:

@Pen Ffynnon congratulations on getting the 25th Anniversary Innova Lightning, which is not a shy pen. Waving back! 🤗

I love it! That woven area (and the rainbow colors) got me! I'm still shaking my fist at you, but it's a very, extremely friendly fist. 

[Pen Ffynnon]

21 minutes ago, Misfit said:

I probably should have gotten the Quirky Leaf Green version. It’s like appliance green. But the Original Rock was the one calling me. 

And congrats on your pen! I liked all three (and if I get another (to go with the blue), it'll be that Original Rock. It was a hard choice to make between the three.

[Misfit]

44 minutes ago, Pen Ffynnon said:

And congrats on your pen! I liked all three (and if I get another (to go with the blue), it'll be that Original Rock. It was a hard choice to make between the three.

I agree. They all look very appropriate for the marketing. I wish they were lower priced. Mine came with a car air freshener in the shape of the USA, and a blue magnetic pen holder. What did yours come with?

[Pen Ffynnon]

3 hours ago, Misfit said:

I agree. They all look very appropriate for the marketing. I wish they were lower priced. Mine came with a car air freshener in the shape of the USA, and a blue magnetic pen holder. What did yours come with?

I got the blue magnetic pen holder (I wonder why they didn't do them in colors to match the 3 pens?) and a little sample vial of (I think) Esterbrook Aqua ink. And there was a little cardboard ruler in the box.

[boilermaker1975]

My hints worked. For fathers day my daughter gave me the Onoto "The Faraday."

 

I teach electromagnetic fields so Faraday is like a hero to me.

 

This is my first "expensive" fountain pen. I do have many Mont Blanc roller balls.

 

Looking forward to inking it later today with some Diamine Royal Blue. 

 

[Mr. Pink]

21 hours ago, Tashi_Tsering said:

 

 

The pen is in very good condition, except for the slightly discolored barrel.

I have a Parker Senior Deluxe Duofold from the same era with the same discoloration.  Very common.

[Pen Ffynnon]

1 hour ago, boilermaker1975 said:

My hints worked. For fathers day my daughter gave me the Onoto "The Faraday."

 

I teach electromagnetic fields so Faraday is like a hero to me.

 

This is my first "expensive" fountain pen. I do have many Mont Blanc roller balls.

 

Looking forward to inking it later today with some Diamine Royal Blue. 

 

Beautiful! Congratulations and a very happy Dad's Day to you! 

[boilermaker1975]

Thanks @Pen Ffynnon

[Doug C]

1 hour ago, boilermaker1975 said:

My hints worked. For fathers day my daughter gave me the Onoto "The Faraday."

 

I teach electromagnetic fields so Faraday is like a hero to me.

 

This is my first "expensive" fountain pen. I do have many Mont Blanc roller balls.

 

Looking forward to inking it later today with some Diamine Royal Blue. 

 

Gorgeous!

[boilermaker1975]

@Doug C Thanks!

[Penguincollector]

  That’s so sweet, @boilermaker1975! Congratulations on your new pen, and may all the dads have a wonderful day today! 

[boilermaker1975]

@Penguincollector Thanks!

[Black16]

4 hours ago, boilermaker1975 said:

My hints worked. For fathers day my daughter gave me the Onoto "The Faraday."

 

I teach electromagnetic fields so Faraday is like a hero to me.

 

This is my first "expensive" fountain pen. I do have many Mont Blanc roller balls.

 

Looking forward to inking it later today with some Diamine Royal Blue. 

 

Congrats! One of the most fascinating Onotos.

[Black16]

I got this one today. I never even looked at Caran d'Ache pens as I know how expensive the brand is. Even this model is not what I'd be able to afford on a regular basis. But I saw it for just like 22 pounds and 1 pound shipping. When I realised what I was looking at I noticed the listing was posted a few minutes ago so I immediately bought it out. I never owned anything from this luxury brand and it feels a wee weird to write with this pen, but it is a pen of some terrific quality and I love it already. Unfortunately it wasn't the Black Code version, but fortunately it is mine

 

 

It is Caran d'Ache 849, if anything. The condition was near mint (just some minor scratches) and the pen was cleaned properly so I didn't have to flush it even - just inked right away.

[boilermaker1975]

@Black16 Nice!

[Black16]

1 minute ago, boilermaker1975 said:

@Black16 Nice!

Thanks! Hope I didn't waste all my luck on it.

[lamarax]

5 hours ago, boilermaker1975 said:

My hints worked. For fathers day my daughter gave me the Onoto "The Faraday."

 

I teach electromagnetic fields so Faraday is like a hero to me.

 

This is my first "expensive" fountain pen. I do have many Mont Blanc roller balls.

 

Looking forward to inking it later today with some Diamine Royal Blue. 

 

😍 Lucky you @boilermaker1975! Congrats and enjoy!

 

I'm still waiting for my ebonite Magna to ship... why, oh why didn't I think of specifying it was meant as a -now past- birthday present? 

[Pen Ffynnon]

37 minutes ago, Black16 said:

Thanks! Hope I didn't waste all my luck on it.

No, no! Now it's your lucky pen, so if anything, you'll have more luck! 

 

It's lovely! An art object that's also useful.

[boilermaker1975]

@lamarax Thanks! 

 

It will be like having two birthdays!