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28 Feb, 2009

Italic Grid Paper - pdf

Posted by: admin In: Fountain Pens

Italic Grid Paper
Here is the download for the italic writing grid paper. The grid paper was provided by Caliken on the FPN and I have simply converted to pdf for easier printing.
Italic Grid Paper (6mm) - right click and save as
Italic Grid Paper (3mm) - right click and save as.
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22 Feb, 2009

Mabie Todd - Blackbird (Very flexible nib)

Posted by: admin In: Fountain Pens

For the last few weeks I have been on the hunt for a true flexible nib or better still a true wet noodle. I think I may have found one in a Mabie Todd - Blackbird. Sac has perished and needs replacing but have a look at the image below to show the line variation [...]

22 Feb, 2009

Watermans Small Blue - semi flex.

Posted by: admin In: Fountain Pens

Small blue-marbled Waterman’s. 5″ capped, 6″ posted. Very fine nib w/ medium flex; “Waterman’s Ideal”. No brassing except at end of cap, which is totally brassed. No bite marks, good imprint, tight wire band. Great writer - see the sample. £40 including tracked shipping both UK or USA. Other areas may need addition postage costs.

21 Feb, 2009

Parker 51 Aerometric - in grey

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This is a Parker 51 in good condition, fine to medium nib. This is actually sold pending payment/trade.

21 Feb, 2009

Sheaffer - No nonsense and Vintage Edition

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I have just picked up two great Sheaffer pens, now in lovely condition both with Sheaffer converters fitted. The plain black is the standard no-nonsense fountain pen but with a Fine Italic nib. The pick of the two is the fine example of the Vintage model - full gold trimmings, nib, clip and gold end [...]

Well although I do some of my own regrinding, I decided to try Mike over at Mike-it-Work in the USA. He has got some excellent reviews over on FPN and with the current 13 week waiting time with Richard Binder, thought I would try something new. Here is the vac that I have sent. I`ll [...]

21 Feb, 2009

Parker 51 Mk3 Made in England

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I have just received a lovely Parker 51 in maroon, it is a Mk3 and made by Parker right here in the UK. It has a great medium nib on it which produces a nice deep line. Good condition, excellent writer.



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