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A bit of fun... 'You have 30 seconds to decide. You can only ever have one fountain pen. Which is it to be?'

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2 hours ago, yubaprof said:

MB 146 (c. 1985) Fine Nib

Same but a little earlier, (c.1976)

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1 minute ago, jandrew said:

My Franklin Christoph model 20 with Kirk Speer 0.2mm PO nib.

 

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Pelikan M200 with modern F steel nib. Probably  old style though, - maybe grey marble and derby cap.

 

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Hi all,

 

Well, I keep my pens in drawers; in 30 seconds time, I can pull out a drawer of 51s, a drawer of Pelikans and a drawer of Esties... problem solved! :thumbup:

 

- Sean :)

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"Every one therefore that shall confess Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father Who is in Heaven." - MT. 10:32

"Any society that will give up liberty to gain security deserves neither and will lose both." - Ben Franklin

Thank you Our Lady of Prompt Succor & St. Jude.

 

 

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7 hours ago, jandrew said:

My Franklin Christoph model 20 with Kirk Speer 0.2mm PO nib.

Wow! That brings a whole new meaning to the word 'Fine' Do you use it for 'normal' Western handwriting or does it have a more specific use?

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4 hours ago, vicpen123 said:

"51". It will last forever.

 

👍 I have a 'fine' in burgundy with a lustalloy cap. There is good reason they have such a good folllowing and are sought after even today.

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15 minutes ago, corniche said:

Hi all,

 

Well, I keep my pens in drawers; in 30 seconds time, I can pull out a drawer of 51s, a drawer of Pelikans and a drawer of Esties... problem solved! :thumbup:

 

- Sean :)

 

15 minutes ago, corniche said:

 

Sorry that's a 'Disqualification' for failing to follow the 'House' rules. Checking your avatar would you need more than one Corniche? 🙂👍

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Just now, 51ISH said:

 

Sorry that's a 'Disqualification' for failing to follow the 'House' rules. Checking your avatar would you need more than one Corniche? 🙂👍

 

Well, if I HAVE TO choose ONLY ONE; I suppose it would be my green and gold Parker 51 Custom Aerometric with the Medium nib.

 

OR 

 

My monogrammed Blue and Gold marbled acrylic Esterbrook Estie with the factory stub nib.

 

In all reality, I'd probably come out with a Bic or nothing, because I'd be unable to decide which pen in 30 seconds.

 

- Sean :)

 

How's that?

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"Every one therefore that shall confess Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father Who is in Heaven." - MT. 10:32

"Any society that will give up liberty to gain security deserves neither and will lose both." - Ben Franklin

Thank you Our Lady of Prompt Succor & St. Jude.

 

 

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22 minutes ago, corniche said:

 

Well, if I HAVE TO choose ONLY ONE; I suppose it would be my green and gold Parker 51 Custom Aerometric with the Medium nib.

 

OR 

 

My monogrammed Blue and Gold marbled acrylic Esterbrook Estie with the factory stub nib.

 

In all reality, I'd probably come out with a Bic or nothing, because I'd be unable to decide which pen in 30 seconds.

 

- Sean :)

 

How's that?

 

 🙂 I was just kidding 👍  I do realize when you own lots of excellent pens how difficult it can be to choose just one, 👍

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10 minutes ago, Aysedasi said:

Shawn Newton bulb filler.  

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Wow!  What a stunner! 👍

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1 hour ago, 51ISH said:

Wow! That brings a whole new meaning to the word 'Fine' Do you use it for 'normal' Western handwriting or does it have a more specific use?

It is my favorite nib for both writing and art.

What have you done with the cat? It looks half dead.

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This is too easy.  My choice is a vintage Esterbrook J with a bunch of different Renew points to satisfy my whims. There's nothing in the rules against extra nibs.

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