Nib Acquisitions for October 2013

oc_in_fw · Oct 6, 2013

nemo said:
Sac is probably OK, I've seen numerous original Esterbrook sacs that have been used and were usable. One never exposed to ink -- probably OK.

Regardless, in the original packaging you've got a treasure. I'd leave it alone and unmolested, but that's just me and my opinion.

You have more restraint than I, but then I am not the collecting type.

rickcharles606 · Oct 8, 2013

Well, I haven't posted much in here lately because I just haven't been buying much on the "new to me" side. Mainly just staple items, ink and paper. Last week a friend gave me a Pelikan sapphire demonstrator, and I think it's a rollerball. The reason I say "think" is because it didn't have any of the guts in the pen...so I suppose it could be a ballpoint demonstrator, but I can't find it online. Does Pelikan even make or have they ever made a ballpoint demonstrator? The only reason I ask is so that I can purchase the proper refill. Thanks guys

Dave258 · Oct 10, 2013

Andy said:
Akkerman ink arrived in the post today

A bottle of Shocking blue, and a bottle of Royal Akkerman blue.

The metropolitan is not new, just a guide for people who haven't seen the size of an Akkerman bottle.
(Received great service from Vulpennen - no affiliation, just a happy customer )

Nice pickup, Andy!

Vercin said:
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Beautiful Pelikan!

ChefJohnBoy-ardee · Oct 11, 2013

rickcharles606 said:
Well, I haven't posted much in here lately because I just haven't been buying much on the "new to me" side. Mainly just staple items, ink and paper. Last week a friend gave me a Pelikan sapphire demonstrator, and I think it's a rollerball. The reason I say "think" is because it didn't have any of the guts in the pen...so I suppose it could be a ballpoint demonstrator, but I can't find it online. Does Pelikan even make or have they ever made a ballpoint demonstrator? The only reason I ask is so that I can purchase the proper refill. Thanks guys

A pic would help.

Nightshade18 · Oct 11, 2013

Just ordered up a Pilot Metro for my colleague who sadly is moving on to pastures new. I'm absolutely devastated.
Still, an opportunity to introduce her to FP's and an excuse to tag on some of the new Diamine inks exclusive to Cult Pens to the order. Not seen them in the nib, so I'll do a review once they land.

Hope the metro is presentable and as good as I've heard..

mikeschu · Oct 12, 2013

I caved and picked up a few cheap pens to play with. An order from Jetpens includes a Pilot Plumix, a Pilot Penmanship and a Sailor HighAce Neo.

Also an excuse to pick up a single Pilot G-2 gel pen in 0.38mm just to try it out.

ShinyRex · Oct 12, 2013

I picked up a few inks to play with, ancient copper is the sample I am looking forward to most. On a side note the private reserve bottles sure are boring.

neddamttocs · Oct 12, 2013

Got a Pilot Metro my self just today .... and finally pulled the trigger on a B&B LE from Franklin-Christoph with a Medium Italic Nib.

mikeschu · Oct 12, 2013

I'm going to pick up brianw's favorite pen outside of the Conway Stewart, once I get the e-mail to confirm.

Confirmed: One TWSBI Diamond 530, F nib on its way. Not a bad price for it either!

ShinyRex · Oct 12, 2013

neddamttocs said:
Got a Pilot Metro my self just today .... and finally pulled the trigger on a B&B LE from Franklin-Christoph with a Medium Italic Nib.

I'll be curious to see what you think of the B&B LE, I think I might ask for one for Christmas; maybe with a fine nib. I am also eye balling some of the cheaper Ohto, either the Tasche or the fine.

andrew98 · Oct 12, 2013

neddamttocs said:
Got a Pilot Metro my self just today .... and finally pulled the trigger on a B&B LE from Franklin-Christoph with a Medium Italic Nib.

ShinyRex said:
I'll be curious to see what you think of the B&B LE, I think I might ask for one for Christmas; maybe with a fine nib. I am also eye balling some of the cheaper Ohto, either the Tasche or the fine.

I'm guessing you're both talking about the B&B Essential. The annual B&B LE Fountain Pen is an entirely different (and wonderful) thing.

-Andy

neddamttocs · Oct 13, 2013

Sorry yeah im referring to http://www.franklin-christoph.com/badger-and-blade.html

I dont really know where i got the LE from .... sorry for the confusion.

andrew98 · Oct 13, 2013

neddamttocs said:
Sorry yeah im referring to http://www.franklin-christoph.com/badger-and-blade.html

I dont really know where i got the LE from .... sorry for the confusion.

"B&B LE" just sort of rolls off the tongue. Anyway, I'm saving up for this year's LE, whenever the powers that be decide to drop that bomb.

-Andy

jzuzphreek · Oct 14, 2013

The Regina stationery was actually from last month, but I picked up a bottle of Pelikan Edelstein Ruby today. Ideally, it's what I'll use for our Christmas cards this year. I also grabbed a stick of silver wax. The Ahab is just there for "ambiance."

... Well... as much ambiance as an Ahab can give.

ChefJohnBoy-ardee · Oct 14, 2013

I broke down and got something before the Ohio Pen Show... It is stealthy but not labeled as such. It will be a work pen and hopefully here Thursday or Wednesday since we all know the Goulet Elves work fast!

ChefJohnBoy-ardee · Oct 15, 2013

Is it Thursday yet?!

Snargle · Oct 15, 2013

Dropped by an antique shop yesterday that I knew occasionally has fountain pens and found this one...A Morrison. It looks like Black Chased Hard Rubber (BCHR), but I'm pretty sure it's actually Black Chased Not-So-Hard Plastic (BCNSHP). Anyway, it's a cool-looking old pen, probably from the 1940s and in good, restored condition.

ChefJohnBoy-ardee · Oct 15, 2013

Does it have a flexy nib Larry?

mikeschu · Oct 16, 2013

Since my first Esterbrook restore worked out great (so far), I picked up another one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400586206838

Rudy Vey · Oct 16, 2013

Akkerman Inks:
Bekakt Haags
Voorhout Violet

Took about two weeks from The Netherlands.

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