I got this pen today

[USG]

1 minute ago, Penguincollector said:

What nib is on the WS629, @USG?

‘it’s a 14kt #6 nib that has Architect tendencies.   Here it is next to a #8 WS 630 14kt nib.

 

[Checklist]

Ok, so it wasn't "today", but my neighbor gave me this seemingly new Parker 45 this week.  He found it in a construction dumpster; there are "some guys", and then there's "that guy".

[inkstainedruth]

Nice gift from your friend!  But you're saying that this was found in a DUMPSTER???    Who would throw something that looks in such good condition into the trash?

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Checklist]

Sounded like an auctioned home was getting remodeled, and all that the old owners left was going out in the remodel.  Guess that makes it a drawer find, right?  Either way, being the local neighborhood pen guy has its benefits.

[yubaprof]

4 hours ago, inkstainedruth said:

Nice gift from your friend!  But you're saying that this was found in a DUMPSTER???    Who would throw something that looks in such good condition into the trash?

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

Before retiring my wife was a book dealer with her own shop. Each day she would make the rounds of the thrift shops looking for material. I was always amazed what she found on a regular basis. On one occasion she came across a book of poetry by Langston Hughes, first edition and signed. It was marked a $1.50. She took it to the counter and told the clerk they really should consider doing some research and then price accordingly. The clerk shoved the book aside and said, "Look lady, we need to clear this stuff out. Do you want it or not?" She gave him $1.50 and later sold it for $750.00.  That kind of thing happened lots of times over the years. People toss out good stuff all of the time. I might add that my wife was very good at her trade. 

[inkstainedruth]

👍  It sure sounds as if she was!

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

ETA: I have gotten some amazing deals and steals at estate sales, and also recently got an interesting art book online that was listed as being in paperback but turned out to be hardcover -- and autographed by the author to the original owner (another site had the book listed in hardcover at $150 US and I paid $26 for my copy).  But that's not the same thing as just tossing something in the trash.  The former owner -- or that person's heirs -- could have at LEAST taken stuff to Goodwill....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Penguincollector]

13 hours ago, USG said:

‘it’s a 14kt #6 nib that has Architect tendencies.   Here it is next to a #8 WS 630 14kt nib.

 

 

  Those are real purty.

[dms525]

I blame Visconti! They put this Homo sapiens Lotus Garden on sale for 40% off. Still pricey, but I have admired this pen since it was issued, not expecting to ever get one. Mine has a stub nib, and it writes beautifully right out of the box, inked with Visconti Black.

 

 

David

[USG]

2 hours ago, dms525 said:

I blame Visconti! They put this Homo sapiens Lotus Garden on sale for 40% off. Still pricey, but I have admired this pen since it was issued, not expecting to ever get one. Mine has a stub nib, and it writes beautifully right out of the box, inked with Visconti Black.

 

 

David

 

Nice D....😀👍

 

[Misfit]

On 11/17/2024 at 11:06 AM, Penguincollector said:

  I like the scarf backdrop idea, @Misfit, @USG. Plus, it’s a 🍌 pen! 
 

  What nib is on the WS629, @USG?

Thank you. Chalk it up to serendipity as the scarf was handy on the arm of the chair. 

[RedPie]

12 hours ago, dms525 said:

I blame Visconti! They put this Homo sapiens Lotus Garden on sale for 40% off. Still pricey, but I have admired this pen since it was issued, not expecting to ever get one. Mine has a stub nib, and it writes beautifully right out of the box, inked with Visconti Black.

 

 

David

That is a wonderful pen and color. 40% off is a lot...

[Penguincollector]

12 hours ago, Misfit said:

Thank you. Chalk it up to serendipity as the scarf was handy on the arm of the chair. 

 

  I’ve liked a few of your serendipitous pictures. I think you just have a good eye for spontaneous photo composition. 

[Mr. Pink]

Dang - could not help myself.   First NEW in the box pen I have bought in a long time.  About a halfhour old.

[yubaprof]

1 hour ago, Charles Rice said:

Dang - could not help myself.   First NEW in the box pen I have bought in a long time.  About a halfhour old.

I've had one with a fine nib for several years. It's a great pen. I think you will enjoy it.

[Mr. Pink]

I had wanted that pen years ago, but then Delta went away.  so glad they brought it back.  An hour in and its writing quite well.

[Misfit]

6 hours ago, Penguincollector said:

 

  I’ve liked a few of your serendipitous pictures. I think you just have a good eye for spontaneous photo composition. 

Thank you! I think I learned that from my Dad. He told me about photo composition, especially for outdoors photos. He and my Mom owned a camera shop early on. They even developed photos from those days of film in a dark room with cold developing chemicals. 
 

My brother told me with iPhone photography, to get a good close up, start further out, with the focus on the nib. It seems to work. 

[PJS_prog]

1 hour ago, Misfit said:

My brother told me with iPhone photography, to get a good close up, start further out, with the focus on the nib. It seems to work. 

 

I only just learned this about a year ago, after much frustration with getting any kind of up-close focus with newer iPhones;  back out and zoom in.

[Penguincollector]

3 hours ago, Misfit said:

Thank you! I think I learned that from my Dad. He told me about photo composition, especially for outdoors photos. He and my Mom owned a camera shop early on. They even developed photos from those days of film in a dark room with cold developing chemicals. 
 

My brother told me with iPhone photography, to get a good close up, start further out, with the focus on the nib. It seems to work. 

 

  That’s so cool! My dad collected old manual cameras and was really into film. He would show them on a projector when I was really little.  That’s a good tip from your brother about pen photography with phones. 

[Misfit]

3 hours ago, Penguincollector said:

 

  That’s so cool! My dad collected old manual cameras and was really into film. He would show them on a projector when I was really little.  That’s a good tip from your brother about pen photography with phones. 

Did your Dad have a Rolliflex (spelling might not be right)? My Dad didn’t but showed me photos of it online. 
 

Thank you for the kind compliments my Penguin friend. 

[USG]

13 hours ago, Charles Rice said:

Dang - could not help myself.   First NEW in the box pen I have bought in a long time.  About a halfhour old.

That’s such a nice pen.  A classic.  I wanted one back in the day too, but never got around to it. 🙁

What nib did you get?
Enjoy !  😀👍