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FrankB Donor Pen

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I have only one - simple black with gold trim and a factory Waterman stub nib. I think it is a great pen, being solid, well balanced and writes excellently. I am well pleased with mine. I also do not know why they are not discussed more.

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GeorgeP Near Mint

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I owned the gold plated model for about 8 years. It was hands down, the best writing pen I'd ever owned. When I got out of collecting about 10 years ago, it was the only pen I couldn't sell. I used it every single day. Sadly, it was stolen from my desk several years ago. I still think about that pen anytime I write. Maybe someday the pen gods will dangle another before me.

 

A greatly underrated and undervalued pen.

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CharlieB Collectors Item

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I have the silver version and the burgundy with gold trim version. Both are excellent pens. There isn't much discussion on these pens because they have been out of production for several years and are now only available as New Old Stock (NOS).

CharlieB

 

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georges zaslavsky Museum Piece

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Those appeared in 1995-1996 and they were good writers and reliable ones.

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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RMN Museum Piece

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I just happened to come across one today.

 

A nice burgundy gold trim. NOS, no box etc.

 

Got it for half the price they put on it years ago.

 

So now I have a very nice pen, fine nib 18 kt gold for just €85.

 

My lucky start for 2009.

 

 

By the way, all the best for 2009, health, wealth and fountainpens for all FPN members

 

 

D.ick

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henrico Rare

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:happyberet: RMN.........my l'Etalon is in burgundy with gold trim also and looks very clean and classy, one of the few pens fitted with an O-ring between the barrel and the lower section to prevent leaks at that joint. The O-ring can be seen in the large scale attachment.

 

This pen is all quality, great nib, one of the finest Waterman I've seen. Hope you enjoy your pen as much as I do.

 

Henrico

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RMN Museum Piece

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Hi Henrico

 

Yes, I have the same version, F nib.

 

I did notice the O-ring. But someway I had some ink on my fingers after writing yesterday. :hmm1: Possibly nib-creep!

 

I guess this pen was positioned just above the Carene.

 

It's a beautiful pen, and I don't know why they discontinued it.

 

 

D.ick

 

 

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lestrade NOS (New Old Stock)

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I have the Navy Blue with gold trim. I love this pen.

Unfortunately I dropped it and abused it. Now there is a small red gasket peeling its way out of the nib holder.

And the nib is bent. I would like to buy another Etalon, once the dollar gets a bit stronger. :(

JP

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opus7600 Vintage

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Just received my first l'Etalon today, Green with gold trim, EF nib, NOS from ebay. I could barely wait to get started, threw the Sailor 1911 I had been using back into my pen case and inserted the cartridge that came with the l'Etalon. Writes smoothly, feels great in terms of weight and balance, and I love the way the cap clicks back on. I'm hoping to finish up the cartridge soonish and load the converter with some Noodler's Eternal Hunter to match the enamel.

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sjsoldo Dipped Only

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I have had a blue L'Etalon for the last 2 years, with a fine nib. Problem is, I dropped it and the nib is tweeked beyond repair. A new nib is $150 US !!! That is the best price I can find.

 

Having said that, before the tragedy above was an excellent pen in terms of function and style. However, very, very delicate. The finish scratches very easily and the nib, at least the fine point, was not very sturdy. Maybe when the economy gets better I'll purchase a new nib and find a place to repair the scratches on the finish. Any suggestions out there?

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John Cullen Collectors Item

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if you are thinking of buying a nib, check with ebay seller lewertowski. He ships reasonably quickly, has lots of waterman stuff, and has good deals, IME.

 

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