Richard Binder winding down retail sales

[Rockminer]

I saw this on another site, but it seems legit. According to someone who subscribes to the Binder "NIb Noise" newsletter, Richard posted something to this effect.

"As we approach our seventies, we're changing our direction, and this means
that we will be gradually discontinuing retail sales."

It is supposed to be revealed on Facebook and his website soon.

 

[Doc4]

Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[Eeyore]

Wow, thanks! I still know when Richard started, after a career as a computer specialist (knowing a lot about DEC equipment).

I'll keep a watch on his site.

 

[Jut]

I saw this on another site, but it seems legit. According to someone who subscribes to the Binder "NIb Noise" newsletter, Richard posted something to this effect.

"As we approach our seventies, we're changing our direction, and this means
that we will be gradually discontinuing retail sales."

It is supposed to be revealed on Facebook and his website soon.

This is unfortunate for us pen enthusiasts, but great for Richard I suppose; he deserves an enjoyable retirement...I've never met him, but the information he provides everyone on his website is beyond valuable.

 

[Slivovitz]

I didn't think of it until now, but I never did get a September Nib Noise Email from him on the night of August 31st. That's my clue to go to his monthly used pen tray and see if there's anything on there that I'm interested in. I've actually sworn off that anyway after getting a very nice Moore Junior from him a while back, but it's interesting to see how fast the tray sells out. I have purchased something literally a minute after it became available only to get an instant refund and a note that someone had beaten me to it. Not the best way to buy vintage pens, as the feeding frenzy doesn't give you time to think it over, but fun to watch as all but a few sell out within an hour. Actually, a couple of days later, there are still three unsold, but they aren't particularly tempting to me.

My fine Vanishing Point was bought from him, and thus "binderized". Every now and then I reading of someone having problems with one being scratchy or having poor flow, and think that they should have bought from someone who tunes the nib. Mine is very smooth writing, with good flow. I also had him remove the clip, which is something I might have been able to do myself, but he did it neatly. Makes it a little harder to carry, but more comfortable to write with.

Well, even if the retirement rumor turns out not to be true now, at some point it would be. I hope that a younger generation is ready to step up to the plate.

 

[nemo]

September Nib Noise did come out at the usual time and yes, it seems to be true.



* We are not closing our Web site. We will continue to sell pens and
accessories until our stock is completely depleted. We don't know how
long that will take, so if there's something you've been dreaming over,
my advice is that you not wait too long to order it.

* Even after our retail sales are gone, there will still be the Pen Show
Tray! I got into pens because they're cool, and I'm not even close to
wanting to give up the fun of restoring them and watching the monthly
scramble.

* I will be writing more. I'm looking forward to having the time to
finish my restoration book as well as several other writing projects. I
will continue to add to the reference section that will eventually
become the site's primary raison d'être.

* We will still attend -- and work at -- several pen shows every year,
starting with the Commonwealth Pen Show this month (see above).

 

[Rockminer]

Thank you for clarifying Doug. I was hoping someone, who subscribed to the newsletter, could verify it.

 

[Snargle]

I'm glad to see that Richard will still be attending the pen shows. From watching him work and socialize at the shows, he seems to get a lot of enjoyment out of it!

 

[Slivovitz]

September Nib Noise did come out at the usual time and yes, it seems to be true....

Some Email glitch for me. Not in my Spam folder, either, but thanks for the confirmation. If I ever go to a pen show, maybe I'll see him there.

 

[aimsport]

I have four of his nibs on pens in arms reach, loaded with ink and used regularly. He is a true master. I met him at several pen shows, but the first I'll never forget. My then young daughter asked him what he does, and when she found out said, "My Daddy customizes our nibs. Go ahead Daddy, show him." The things kids say. Richard promptly put one of my pens under magnification and was very gracious in his comments. He's a class act.

If you are into fountain pens, meeting Richard should be on your bucket list... but he's very focused... don't be put off if he's concentrating so hard you're invisible. Just circle back later.

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

May be time to get a Bexley...

 

[triplequad]

Richard Binder is a true gentleman with the highest caliber of skills. I am glad he will still do shows, restorations, and his pen tray.

 

[mikeschu]

Sad to see him exit the retail business; my Binderized Edison Beaumont is my favorite pen. But that also gives me the impetus to get to a pen show to attend one of his nib tuning seminars.

 

[SAPed]

Well, like someone said earlier, I'm happy for him but sorry for the fountain pen community. Glad I bought a VP from him last year with both a fine and medium nib. Very happy with both of them. Glad he will still keep active with the monthly tray and attending shows.

 

[ex-bugonaut]

After being in & out of using FP's for years, I recently picked it up again and ordered an M200 F from Richard this past August 22. I informed him that I'm a lefty, & there may have been an adjustment for that. I can only say that after inking it with Diamine Florida Blue, it doesn't smear, yet always starts up immediately and writes smoothly. Thank you, Richard.

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

Just ordered a Stub Medium for my VP from him.