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I'm looking for a well-loved Optima. Preferably a black one that is in less than perfect condition, but I'm open to others.

 

thanks,

Chris

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I will be looking forward to seeing some custom Optimas in the future Chris! :thumbup:

 

The crux will be getting it apart. I don't know if I will be able to accomplish that in a "non-destructive" manner. I've wanted a custom Optima ever since I started making bindes with a cordless drill and a (bleep) file (that was a long time ago). :blush: We'll see how it goes...

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If you manage to get the old binde off, what color and material were you thinking about putting on?

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If you manage to get the old binde off, what color and material were you thinking about putting on?

 

It depends upon a few things; how the pen is constructed, and the outer dimensions of the cap and barrel. I have some vintage celluloids that I really like, but most aren't big enough to do a pen the size of a Pelikan 1000 or MB 149. I used to have an Aurora Mare, but I sold it before I took any measurements from it.

 

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I'm looking for a well-loved Optima. Preferably a black one that is in less than perfect condition, but I'm open to others.

 

thanks,

Chris

 

 

I have a new one, never used in orginal packaging.

You interested?

Marc

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I'm looking for a well-loved Optima. Preferably a black one that is in less than perfect condition, but I'm open to others.

 

thanks,

Chris

 

 

I have a new one, never used in orginal packaging.

You interested?

Marc

 

Hi Marc,

 

I already found one (on its way), but I may be interested in another. pm sent.

 

 

Chris

 

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