What's your most expensive pen?

[andrew98]

I don't think I've paid over $100 for a pen that I've personally bought. That said, I have a Parker Vacumatic and Parker 51 that I've had restored by John Mottishaw. Those pens were my great grandparents' on my father's side. They're engraved with their names, so I doubt they're very valuable to anyone but me. I also have 2 more matching Parker 51s. Those are my grandparents on my father's side, and they're also engraved. I haven't had those restored yet. I also have my aunt's (dad's sister) Sheaffer, which has been restored. The only fountain pens my dad owns are from me. Both are modern.

I have a modern Conklin, Pilot Vanishing Point, Waterman Laureat, Cross ATX, Sheaffer Intrigue Whale Shark pattern, and several less-expensive pens, including a nice Esterbrook.

-Andy

 

[sunbird]

A couple of Parker 51's and a Mont Blanc. Never thought they were worth anything as I have had them for 30 or 40 years.

 

[OldSchoolYoungin]

A $42 NOS Parker 21 Super. Big spender, I am!

 

[MaxP]

Aurora Afrika

 

[bassopotamus]

I don't think I have anything that I paid over 120 for (That's about what my Lamy 2k was with shipping). My pelikan 200 was probably close, as it has a custom nib. Otherwise, I tend to favor user grade parker 51s. I am thinking about selling off a bunch of low end stuff that I never use and sinking the proceeds into whatever Pelikan is around the result, so long as it is green striated. I'm thinking I could probably swap the stuff for about an M600.

 

[DanOK]

I am sure I have never paid more than a couple hundred for a pen, if that much. My most valuable pen is probably my MB 146 which I bought a long time ago. Its maybe worth $300 now. Or maybe some of the Sheaffers from my Mom and Dad, a couple of those maybe worth a couple of three hundred dollars. I have a variety of pens but I am a user not a collector. My fountain pens are my daily writing instruments.

 

[dougr]

About 25 years ago, I bought a couple of MB Roller ball Miesterstrunk in the burgundy color that was discontinued. They seem to be popular collector items now and sell for over $100. Also, I have a Schaeffer Snorkel in burgundy that was a gift in the early 1960's and has not been used. My Parker 51 Pen and Pencil set is also in the burgundy/plum color and in the case. It is like new and one like this sold on ebay for $250 several days ago. I do not use it because it has a fine nib and I like the bold or maybe medium. So, nothing high end to speak of but I really like writing with my English Parker Duofold with a 14 k gold nib and the German Online fountain pens but both are about or under $100 I would imagine. Probably, it would be to my advantage to sell the others and buy a really nice pen since there are only two or three that I use.

 

[DET]

About 25 years ago, I bought a couple of MB Roller ball Miesterstrunk in the burgundy color that was discontinued. They seem to be popular collector items now and sell for over $100. Also, I have a Schaeffer Snorkel in burgundy that was a gift in the early 1960's and has not been used. My Parker 51 Pen and Pencil set is also in the burgundy/plum color and in the case. It is like new and one like this sold on ebay for $250 several days ago. I do not use it because it has a fine nib and I like the bold or maybe medium. So, nothing high end to speak of but I really like writing with my English Parker Duofold with a 14 k gold nib and the German Online fountain pens but both are about or under $100 I would imagine. Probably, it would be to my advantage to sell the others and buy a really nice pen since there are only two or three that I use.

If you're ever looking to get rid of that Snorkel, let me know. I'd be interested.

 

[forcemajeure]

It's this one: the 'Louis' LE Platinum cap with leather covered body, by Cartier.

 

[whavens]

I just got a Parker 51 pen and pencil set in the box from the bay. Total cost including shipping under $90. Just came in the mail today. Can't wait to ink it and give it a whirl. Also had 2 Esties delivered today.

 

[79spitfire]

Well I have a Pilot VP it cost $140, that was the most I've ever spent. I do have a Sheaffer flat top that cost $10 in 1918, That's about $150 now. It's been appraised at about $125 or so. I also have a Lamy 2000 the list on those are at $140 or so now. If you count the extra nib set I have for the VP, I guess that's the most expensive. I'm still not in the "Montblanc" league...

 

[letterk]

The LE Edison is my highest. Of course, I don't have it yet, but I've paid for it!

 

[superbleu]

The most expensive is my MB Writer's Series. I have the Thomas Mann and the Mark Twain Fountain Pens. Very expensive, but a joy to use.

I think Issac wins!!!!

I think mine is a Stipula Novecento Rex LE. I don't remember how much I paid for it, but that's probably a good thing.

 

[Mysterio]

What's my most expensive pen? Well, my wife's name is Pen, and while she actually is *fairly* low maintenance it definitely adds up after nearly 10 years of marriage...

 

[Austin]

Montblanc 149 that I bought 20 years ago. I think at the time I paid $200 but replacement value today is $800.

 

[Doc4]

The LE Edison is my highest. Of course, I don't have it yet, but I've paid for it!

ditto

What's my most expensive pen? Well, my wife's name is Pen, and while she actually is *fairly* low maintenance it definitely adds up after nearly 10 years of marriage...

'"Does your wife like caligraphy?" he asked him, knowingly. Nudge nudge.'

 

[JM]

F-701 (Zebra Pen)

 

[PozzSka]

The LE Edison is my highest. Of course, I don't have it yet, but I've paid for it!

Same here...and the Stipula Passaporto FPN LE is next on the list...but I could push the Passaporto back to three if I order the Modello T from Stipula...

 

[wimbouman]

A limited edition Parker Duofold.

http://www.parkerpen.com/en/discovery/special_edition/duofold_cloisonne

It comes in a black lacquered box which in itself is a beauty:

I have seen it on the Bay for ridiculous prices.

 

[jakespoppy]

My most expensive pen was probably a Pelikan M400. The two I wouldn't sell for anything are the Parker 51 I got from BrianW, my first fountain pen, and the Pelikan M200 my wife bought for me once she realized I really enjoyed writing with a fountain pen.