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Looking at the thread below on the Mont Blanc #12 nib, and... - RachelP May 25, 2022, 10:31 am

Re: Looking at the thread below on the Mont Blanc #12 nib, and... - asecsc4 May 25, 2022, 11:08 am
Re: Looking at the thread below on the Mont Blanc #12 nib, and... - Dave May 25, 2022, 5:53 pm

Fraud Alert...ad nauseam. - Saul May 25, 2022, 8:18 am

Well, I'll be! - Saul May 25, 2022, 8:33 am
- Like - Rena May 25, 2022, 9:12 am
- Good going, Saul. n/t - RachelP May 25, 2022, 10:24 am
Re: Fraud Alert...ad nauseam. - Dave May 25, 2022, 5:52 pm
caveat emptor as always - Tor June 14, 2022, 7:53 pm
- Re: caveat emptor as always - David Silber June 15, 2022, 7:23 am

Say...do you happen to have an extra #12 Montblanc nib laying around? - Len Provisor May 24, 2022, 10:00 pm

Re: Say...do you happen to have an extra #12 Montblanc nib laying around? - Rena May 25, 2022, 8:51 am
- Rena, I always wonder if the people who bought those huge pens used them. - RachelP May 25, 2022, 10:28 am

Just because ....Autofiller #8 the Schaff Fountain pen Co. - Len Provisor May 24, 2022, 9:49 pm

Re: Just because ....Autofiller #8 the Schaff Fountain pen Co. - Rena May 25, 2022, 9:07 am
Len, that Autofiller is ... - Will G. May 25, 2022, 1:28 pm
- Auofiller history from VintagePenDoctor - Len Provisor May 25, 2022, 1:58 pm

Just because.... 2 Vacs - Rena May 24, 2022, 7:15 am

Side by side - Rena May 24, 2022, 7:17 am
- Beautiful models - excellent photography - Len Provisor May 24, 2022, 3:40 pm
  - Re: Beautiful models - excellent photography - Rena May 24, 2022, 5:32 pm
A couple of handsome models - Jon Szanto May 24, 2022, 11:54 pm
- Re: A couple of handsome models - Rena May 25, 2022, 9:14 am

Filling a Pen From a Bottle With Low Ink Volume. - Saul May 16, 2022, 1:17 pm

Ink mIser or Ink Shot - Len Provisor May 16, 2022, 2:11 pm
- Re: Ink mIser or Ink Shot - Saul May 17, 2022, 8:07 am
My favorite method - everyone's mileage may vary! - Jon Szanto May 16, 2022, 7:17 pm
- Re: My favorite method - everyone's mileage may vary! - Saul May 17, 2022, 8:06 am
- Totally agree . Just to add that - Victor (VM) May 18, 2022, 9:56 am

A Neat Piston Filler - Will Gunadi May 16, 2022, 12:33 pm

Really neat! - Rena May 16, 2022, 12:46 pm
Nice pen, great restoration - Len Provisor May 16, 2022, 1:17 pm
Very Nice, Will! (n/t) - Saul May 16, 2022, 1:17 pm

Make America Cursive Again - Len Provisor May 15, 2022, 11:38 pm

Re: Make America Cursive Again - Rena May 16, 2022, 12:51 pm
Isn't that cool to have Dale ... - Will G. May 17, 2022, 10:51 am

Noyesville pens - David Silber May 12, 2022, 9:14 pm

thanks for the update - Len Provisor May 13, 2022, 2:20 pm

Wings MP – just because - Rena May 12, 2022, 3:52 pm

Lovely material - Len Provisor May 13, 2022, 2:19 pm

Another beautiful Nakaya Joan M pen - Rena May 5, 2022, 6:55 pm

My Nakaya Ascending Dragon - Len Provisor May 5, 2022, 10:01 pm
- Re: My Nakaya Ascending Dragon - Rena May 6, 2022, 6:46 am
- P.S. Len, I re-read your wonderful 2004 show report the other day (link inside) - Rena May 6, 2022, 6:57 am
  - Re: P.S. Len, I re-read your wonderful 2004 show report the other day (link inside) - Joan M May 6, 2022, 7:13 am
  - The 2004 Chicago Pen Show was most memorable - Len Provisor May 6, 2022, 9:35 pm
    - Most amazing! ... - Will G. May 8, 2022, 4:16 pm
      - Nakaya foot powered lathe Chicago 2004 - Len Provisor May 8, 2022, 9:20 pm
        
        Great photos of this artisan at work! n/t - Rena May 9, 2022, 6:57 am
- So beautiful! - Joan M May 6, 2022, 7:17 am

Parker 51 help, please - George May 5, 2022, 3:17 pm

soak soak soak in warm water - Len Provisor May 5, 2022, 5:25 pm
- Soaking Done. Not promising... - George May 6, 2022, 8:13 am
  - Re: Soaking Done. Not promising... - David Silber May 6, 2022, 8:26 am
    - Thanks David.. One more question... - George May 6, 2022, 4:43 pm
      - Re: Thanks David.. One more question... - David Silber May 7, 2022, 11:52 am
        
        Re: Thanks David.. One more thing - George May 11, 2022, 11:22 pm

Joan M custom Nakaya fountain pen - Len Provisor May 4, 2022, 2:36 pm

Re: Joan M custom Nakaya fountain pen - Joan M. May 4, 2022, 2:48 pm
- Re: Joan M custom Nakaya fountain pen - Alan Gordee May 10, 2022, 11:27 am
Gorgeous! - Art3 May 4, 2022, 2:58 pm
thanks for the background story - Len Provisor May 4, 2022, 3:39 pm
So beautiful!! - Rena May 4, 2022, 5:19 pm
more pictures of Joan's Nakaya - Len Provisor May 4, 2022, 7:20 pm

Nakaya products - VM May 4, 2022, 1:24 pm

thanks for the link - Len Provisor May 4, 2022, 7:23 pm
- You are Welcome. - Victor May 4, 2022, 9:28 pm
- Nakaya and nibs (stubs) - Victor (VM) May 4, 2022, 10:32 pm

The "Joan M" Nakaya - Joan M May 3, 2022, 5:11 pm

Re: The "Joan M" Nakaya - Wayne May 3, 2022, 6:34 pm
Re: The "Joan M" Nakaya - Rena May 3, 2022, 7:24 pm
do you have a picture of that pen? - Len Provisor May 3, 2022, 8:00 pm
- Re: do you have a picture of that pen? - Joan M May 4, 2022, 5:24 am
  - Send The Photo To Len - Art3 May 4, 2022, 8:31 am
    - Sent The Photos To Len - Joan M May 4, 2022, 9:09 am
      - He Has Posted It Here Often..... - Art3 May 4, 2022, 9:44 am
      - This pen ? - Victor May 4, 2022, 1:18 pm
      - Re: Sent The Photos To Len - Len Provisor May 4, 2022, 1:23 pm
I remember it - Alan Gordee May 10, 2022, 11:22 am
- That is a beauty, Alan! n/t - Rena May 13, 2022, 6:05 am

Chicago Pen Show report - Len Provisor May 2, 2022, 11:15 pm

Glad you had a good time, but... - Jon Szanto May 3, 2022, 12:37 am
- suggestion - Len Provisor May 3, 2022, 1:59 am
Wow, wonderful! (but same issue with photobucket that Jon had) - Rena May 3, 2022, 8:14 am
- I got it to work just now! Here's how I did it - Rena May 3, 2022, 10:18 am
  - Brilliant, Rena! - Jon May 3, 2022, 1:52 pm
  - Thank you Rena - very helpful - Len Provisor May 3, 2022, 5:36 pm
Works Fine For Me - Art3 May 3, 2022, 8:59 am
HP laptop, Win 11, Fixefox OK ... but - PaulO May 3, 2022, 11:54 am
sorry for the Photobucket link problems - Len Provisor May 3, 2022, 1:10 pm
Wow, wasn't at all expecting ... - Will G. May 3, 2022, 5:39 pm

Chicago Pen Show Report - Eric M May 2, 2022, 6:37 am

Very nice! - Rena May 2, 2022, 11:40 am
- Re: Very nice! - Eric M May 2, 2022, 2:08 pm
Eric the Outlier - Jon Szanto May 2, 2022, 1:19 pm
great stuff from the show - Len Provisor May 2, 2022, 4:10 pm
- Re: great stuff from the show - Eric M May 3, 2022, 1:00 pm

Those of you going to the Chicago Pen Show - Rena April 27, 2022, 8:09 pm

I'll be there on Staturday, will post pictures - Len Provisor April 27, 2022, 9:46 pm
- Re: I'll be there on Staturday, will post pictures - DougB April 28, 2022, 8:24 am
- Re: I'll be there on Staturday, will post pictures - David Silber April 28, 2022, 10:25 am

where can I find 1.5mm lead refills - Len Provisor April 26, 2022, 8:09 pm

Re: where can I find 1.5mm lead refills - Rena April 26, 2022, 10:29 pm
- Thanks for the referral - Len Provisor April 27, 2022, 8:17 am

Old New Pens, or the noise you make falling down the hole... - Jon Szanto April 22, 2022, 5:53 pm

Always liked the Parker Victory - Len Provisor April 22, 2022, 8:39 pm
- Re: Always liked the Parker Victory - Jon April 22, 2022, 9:52 pm
Oh, Jon! - Rena April 23, 2022, 6:41 am
- Re: Oh, Jon! - Jon April 23, 2022, 2:03 pm
The lesser known (or popular) Parker pens are often ... - Will G. April 23, 2022, 8:22 pm
- Wait, Will... - Rena April 23, 2022, 9:09 pm
  - That pen is already spoken for ... - Will G. April 24, 2022, 11:36 am
    - Re: That pen is already spoken for ... - Jon April 24, 2022, 11:58 am
      - Aha... there is a reason... - Will G. April 24, 2022, 8:53 pm
        
        Which 96?? - Art3 April 25, 2022, 5:58 pm
        
        I wasn't thinking about one version... - Will G. April 26, 2022, 12:12 am
    - Re: That pen is already spoken for ... - Rena April 24, 2022, 4:23 pm
- To Will and Rena - Jon April 23, 2022, 9:23 pm
  - Re: To Will and Rena - Rena April 24, 2022, 5:37 am

The Moore and Spring - Will Gunadi April 22, 2022, 1:59 pm

Beautiful Pen - Art3 April 22, 2022, 3:38 pm
- The nib is a Maniflex... - Will G. April 22, 2022, 11:46 pm
Nice, Will. n/t - Jon April 22, 2022, 4:05 pm
What a treat - Rena April 22, 2022, 5:21 pm
- Interesting that you mentioned ... - Will G. April 22, 2022, 11:50 pm
Re: The Moore and Spring - Len Provisor April 22, 2022, 8:30 pm
I will be at the Chicago Pen Show on Saturday - Len Provisor April 22, 2022, 9:08 pm
- I don't know if you remember ... - Will G. April 22, 2022, 11:51 pm

Quiet - Shel April 20, 2022, 8:02 am

Making some noise... - Jon Szanto April 20, 2022, 2:08 pm
- Some noise will be welcome. :-) n/t - Rena April 20, 2022, 3:47 pm
Who is grinding nibs into wicked stubs? - Len Provisor April 20, 2022, 10:03 pm
- Three nib artists I would suggest - Jon Szanto April 21, 2022, 1:16 am
- Local Artisan - Art3 April 21, 2022, 9:38 am
  - Re: Local Artisan - Jon April 21, 2022, 3:54 pm
    - I Don't Know Either - Art3 April 21, 2022, 4:18 pm
- Thanks for the referrals - Len Provisor April 21, 2022, 8:07 pm

PSF - Three more Italian beauties! - Rena April 10, 2022, 11:04 am

nice collection, excellent photography - Len Provisor April 10, 2022, 1:39 pm
- Re: nice collection, excellent photography - Rena April 10, 2022, 5:50 pm
Re: PSF - Three more Italian beauties! - Richey April 11, 2022, 2:30 pm
- Thank you, Richard n/t - Rena April 12, 2022, 6:05 am

PSF - Made by Marlen - Rena April 10, 2022, 10:55 am

Yes, Marlen forever - Len Provisor April 10, 2022, 1:46 pm
- Thanks, Len! n/t - Rena April 10, 2022, 5:52 pm
Re: PSF - Made by Marlen - RachelP April 10, 2022, 8:24 pm
- Thank you, Rachel... - Rena April 11, 2022, 7:11 am
  - Rena, sorry I didn't reply sooner--my Marlens below (longish) - RachelP April 14, 2022, 8:58 pm
    - Oh nice, Rachel! Re: Rena, sorry I didn't reply sooner--my Marlens below (longish) - Rena April 15, 2022, 8:20 am
I always liked Marlen... - Will G. April 12, 2022, 2:31 pm
- Atellan Tales - Rena April 12, 2022, 3:49 pm
  - That's the one ... - Will G. April 12, 2022, 8:04 pm

PSF - My small but sweet FILCAO collection - Rena April 10, 2022, 10:50 am

Re: PSF - My small but sweet FILCAO collection - Len Provisor April 10, 2022, 1:53 pm
- Re: PSF - My small but sweet FILCAO collection - Rena April 10, 2022, 5:46 pm

PSF - How about some Italian beauties today? - Rena April 10, 2022, 10:43 am

Now THAT is what I call a "Balance" - Len Provisor April 10, 2022, 1:59 pm
- Re: Now THAT is what I call a "Balance" - Rena April 10, 2022, 5:20 pm

test - RachelP April 4, 2022, 8:54 am

Re: test - DavidSilber April 5, 2022, 10:11 am
- thanks, David. n/t - RachelP April 5, 2022, 9:45 pm
It works, RachelP - Len Provisor April 10, 2022, 2:02 pm

The Camel Pen - Will Gunadi March 28, 2022, 2:22 pm

Gorgeous rare pen - superb restoration - Len Provisor March 28, 2022, 6:43 pm
- Visualizing the parts... - Will G. March 28, 2022, 11:36 pm
Very Nice! - Art3 March 28, 2022, 7:38 pm
- Fair point ... - Will G. March 29, 2022, 9:25 am
  - Oh, Gosh! - Art3 March 29, 2022, 10:48 am
    - Oh, Gosh!, Redux - Jon Szanto March 29, 2022, 1:46 pm
Admiration - Rena March 29, 2022, 7:35 am
- Thank you, Rena!! n/t - Will G. March 29, 2022, 9:27 am
Re: The Camel Pen - Saul March 30, 2022, 6:42 am
- Thank you, Saul! n/t - Will G. March 30, 2022, 6:40 pm

The Making of Waterman Hard Rubber - Len Provisor March 24, 2022, 8:36 pm

Re: The Making of Waterman Hard Rubber - David Silber March 26, 2022, 9:37 am
- you are right - Waterman introduced lever filler in 1915 - Len Provisor March 26, 2022, 9:09 pm
Re: The Making of Waterman Hard Rubber - einv April 1, 2022, 1:28 am
- reference to ink reservoir, not really an ink feed - Len Provisor April 1, 2022, 3:43 pm

Chasing Basics and History by Thomas Neureither - Len Provisor March 24, 2022, 8:27 pm

Fantastic Article! - Saul March 30, 2022, 6:41 am
Re: Chasing Basics and History by Thomas Neureither - einv April 1, 2022, 1:33 am

Making Waterman ink in 1933 - Len Provisor March 24, 2022, 8:23 pm

Re: Making Waterman ink in 1933 - einv April 1, 2022, 1:32 am

The Story of a Waterman - time to time travel in the past - Len Provisor March 24, 2022, 8:19 pm

Madam Secretary Madeleine Albright - passed away today - Len Provisor March 23, 2022, 4:37 pm

Re: Madam Secretary Madeleine Albright - passed away today - Rena March 24, 2022, 8:53 am
- link to Pen Haven article - Len Provisor March 24, 2022, 5:34 pm
  - Re: link to Pen Haven article - Rena March 24, 2022, 7:48 pm
    - It's fun to time travel - Len Provisor March 24, 2022, 8:07 pm

button-fill pen burps ink - christos March 21, 2022, 7:50 pm

The first question I would ask: - Jon Szanto March 21, 2022, 9:54 pm
- Re: The first question I would ask: - christos March 22, 2022, 10:47 am
  - Re: The first question I would ask: - DannyAA March 22, 2022, 12:09 pm
    - Thanks, Danny - Jon March 22, 2022, 3:57 pm
      - Re: Thanks, Danny - Christos March 25, 2022, 10:46 am
Re: button-fill pen burps ink - Bruno April 16, 2022, 8:30 pm

Pentrace Links. - Saul March 19, 2022, 7:19 am

Update--Re: Pentrace Links. - Saul March 19, 2022, 7:23 am
Thanks Saul, message sent to Giovanni - Len Provisor March 19, 2022, 2:39 pm
- Re: Thanks Saul, message sent to Giovanni - Giovanni Abrate March 19, 2022, 3:51 pm

Green pen - Richard March 18, 2022, 4:19 pm

Re: Green pen - Richard March 18, 2022, 4:27 pm
- Re: Green pen - DannyAA March 19, 2022, 5:50 pm
Beautiful color - is that same as Sheaffer Jade and Duofold Jade? - Len Provisor March 18, 2022, 6:18 pm
Re: Green pen - Rena March 18, 2022, 8:24 pm
Re: Green pen - Dave March 22, 2022, 2:09 am
Re: Green pen - Richey March 23, 2022, 1:03 pm

No text - Richey March 18, 2022, 3:37 pm

Well, This is Disconcerting...Cross Pens. - Saul March 18, 2022, 8:08 am

Re: Well, This is Disconcerting...Cross Pens. - Rena March 18, 2022, 9:01 am
- Speaking of repairs, an opposite experience - Brian K. March 18, 2022, 9:02 pm
  - Re: Speaking of repairs, an opposite experience - Rena March 19, 2022, 12:13 pm

Happy St. Patrick's Day, 2022 - Jon Szanto March 17, 2022, 4:34 pm

Pentrace Numbered Edition - my favorite green - Len Provisor March 17, 2022, 6:28 pm
- Re: Pentrace Numbered Edition - my favorite green - Giovanni Abrate March 17, 2022, 6:38 pm
- my favorite green as well - RachelP March 19, 2022, 4:00 pm
- Re: Pentrace Numbered Edition - my favorite green - DannyAA March 19, 2022, 5:54 pm
  - Re: Pentrace Numbered Edition - my favorite green - Giovanni Abrate March 19, 2022, 6:00 pm
Re: Happy St. Patrick's Day, 2022 - Rena March 18, 2022, 8:03 am

Vintage 1930s -New Pen- in Green and Pearl - Rena March 16, 2022, 9:06 pm

Oh, hon... - Jon Szanto March 17, 2022, 12:50 am
- Re: Oh, hon... - Rena March 18, 2022, 8:15 am
Very nice! NM - Cobra1 March 17, 2022, 1:19 am
- Re: Very nice! NM - Rena March 18, 2022, 8:17 am
Very nice example of transitional model - Len Provisor March 17, 2022, 12:53 pm
- Re: Very nice example of transitional model - Rena March 18, 2022, 8:31 am
Now that's what it's supposed to look like !!! Lovely - n/t - markiv March 26, 2022, 11:36 pm
- Thank you! n/t - Rena March 27, 2022, 10:32 am

Apology - David Silber March 15, 2022, 8:39 am

Re: Apology - Jim Chisholm March 15, 2022, 1:41 pm
huge boost to your integrity - proud of you! - Len Provisor March 15, 2022, 7:48 pm
Re: Apology - Rena March 15, 2022, 9:03 pm
- Re: Apology - David Silber March 16, 2022, 10:56 am
Re: Apology - DannyAA March 19, 2022, 5:48 pm

Getting a head start on St. Patrick's Day - Cobra1 March 14, 2022, 1:04 am

Re: Getting a head start on St. Patrick's Day - Rena March 14, 2022, 8:56 am
- Thank you! NM - Cobra1 March 14, 2022, 10:52 pm

Presmall Wood - Pete Kirby March 13, 2022, 3:16 pm

Long time friend from pen shows - Len Provisor March 13, 2022, 8:31 pm

A Week Ahead with the PT LE - Brian K. March 13, 2022, 12:16 am

Re: A Week Ahead with the PT LE - Mike March 13, 2022, 10:05 am
Yes! will ink mine up for this week also - Len Provisor March 13, 2022, 2:51 pm
Re: A Week Ahead with the PT LE - Giovanni Abrate March 13, 2022, 9:06 pm
Re: A Week Ahead with the PT LE - Rena March 14, 2022, 8:47 am
- Re: A Week Ahead with the PT LE - Brian K. March 14, 2022, 10:23 pm
  - Re: A Week Ahead with the PT LE - Rena March 15, 2022, 8:52 pm

Eversharp gold seal section - einv March 8, 2022, 11:44 am

aluminum liners inside barrel and section - it is corroded - Len Provisor March 8, 2022, 11:24 pm
- Re: aluminum liners inside barrel and section - it is corroded - einv March 9, 2022, 9:25 am
  - repair information and images - Len Provisor March 10, 2022, 12:14 am
    - Re: repair information and images - Jon Szanto March 10, 2022, 12:46 am
    - Re: repair information and images - einv March 14, 2022, 5:08 pm

A nice birthday present from Mom. - Cobra1 March 7, 2022, 11:07 pm

Re: A nice birthday present from Mom. - RachelP March 8, 2022, 4:27 am
- Re: A nice birthday present from Mom. - Cobra1 March 8, 2022, 9:46 am
What a nice mom! - Rena March 9, 2022, 8:52 pm
- Re: What a nice mom! - Cobra1 March 9, 2022, 10:15 pm
very interesting prototype - unique features - Len Provisor March 13, 2022, 2:59 pm
- Re: very interesting prototype - unique features - Cobra1 March 14, 2022, 1:00 am

Benu Pens have moved to Armenia - RachelP March 7, 2022, 2:20 pm

Re: Benu Pens have moved to Armenia - Saul March 9, 2022, 4:35 pm
- Well said, Saul - Rena March 9, 2022, 9:03 pm
Good luck to Benu Pens - Len Provisor March 13, 2022, 3:00 pm

Another Wearever brand - David Silber March 4, 2022, 10:28 am

David Kahn history - Jon Szanto March 4, 2022, 10:08 pm
- Here's More......... - Art3 March 5, 2022, 9:17 am
  - Re: Here's More......... - David Silber March 7, 2022, 8:47 am
    - FPN Search - Art3 March 7, 2022, 10:45 am
      - Re: FPN Search - David Silber March 7, 2022, 3:58 pm

New Wahl Doric - Tor March 1, 2022, 7:06 am

Re: New Wahl Doric - Art3 March 1, 2022, 8:33 am
- Here's how it is worded on The Pen Family website - Rena March 1, 2022, 9:00 am
  - Cheers. I meant more about the pens please - Tor March 1, 2022, 9:10 am
    - Re: Cheers. I meant more about the pens please - Rena March 1, 2022, 9:47 am
      - Re: Cheers. I meant more about the pens please - Art3 March 1, 2022, 12:16 pm
        
        Thanks, Art. - Rena March 1, 2022, 3:43 pm
        
        line from the press release about Syd's involvement - RachelP March 2, 2022, 7:13 am

Delta Moresi nib collar - Alan Gordee February 27, 2022, 11:50 pm

PFM Repair - John Maloney February 25, 2022, 3:06 pm

Joel Hamilton - Len Provisor February 27, 2022, 7:48 pm

Success (two)! - David Silber February 24, 2022, 8:15 am

Success! - David Silber February 13, 2022, 8:59 am

very nice David, one suggestion - Len Provisor February 13, 2022, 6:39 pm
- Yes, separate the lines in the "Rarely Found Pens" section to make it easier to read. Great site!! - Maja February 15, 2022, 3:31 pm
Re: Success! - David Silber February 19, 2022, 8:24 am

Waerson pens and Information - David Silber February 9, 2022, 7:42 am

Re: Waterson pens and Information - Paul Bloch February 12, 2022, 4:14 am

Important message to all men on Pentrace - Len Provisor February 8, 2022, 8:15 pm

Re: Important message to all men on Pentrace - DougB February 9, 2022, 8:41 am
Re: Important message to all men on Pentrace - dcpritch February 16, 2022, 3:55 pm

Happy Valentines Day from Wahl February 1922 - Len Provisor February 4, 2022, 12:21 pm

NICE!! - Giovanni Abrate February 6, 2022, 8:49 am
Great image Len! - His Nibs February 14, 2022, 10:55 pm

Valentines Day, Post Offices, Ink Colors. - Saul February 3, 2022, 12:28 pm

Re: Valentines Day, Post Offices, Ink Colors. - Saul February 3, 2022, 12:43 pm

Updating request - David Silber February 3, 2022, 8:54 am

Hi David, the photos in the "Rare and Unusual" section are incorrect, I think. The correct photos >> - Maja February 7, 2022, 4:31 pm
- Re: Hi David, the photos in the "Rare and Unusual" section are incorrect, I think. The correct photos >> - David Silber February 8, 2022, 9:16 am
  - Re: Hi David, the photos in the "Rare and Unusual" section are incorrect, I think. The correct photos >> - Maja February 8, 2022, 5:44 pm

Happy New Year of the Tiger! - Tor January 31, 2022, 8:52 pm

Re: Happy New Year of the Tiger! - Rena February 1, 2022, 7:40 am
- Re: Happy New Year of the Tiger! - RachelP February 1, 2022, 1:15 pm
Re: Happy New Year! - Giovanni Abrate February 1, 2022, 7:50 am
Re: Happy New Year of the Tiger! - barrie February 1, 2022, 11:12 am
Happy New Year - the year to overcome fear - Len Provisor February 1, 2022, 1:22 pm
I don't have a tiger pen, but I did make a sketch ... - Will G. February 1, 2022, 3:44 pm

Carey eyedropper fountain pen - Richard January 25, 2022, 7:49 pm

Very nice! - Jim Chisholm January 26, 2022, 5:50 am
Wonderful! - Rena January 26, 2022, 8:14 am
Beautiful and rare fountain pen - Len Provisor February 1, 2022, 1:20 pm
- Re: Beautiful and rare fountain pen - Richard February 2, 2022, 3:18 pm

Kanilea Honokalani Maile Lei - Brian K. January 21, 2022, 9:26 pm

I saw these at Chicago Pen Show a few years ago - Len Provisor January 21, 2022, 10:54 pm
- Re: I saw these at Chicago Pen Show a few years ago - Brian K. January 23, 2022, 5:50 pm
Re: Kanilea Honokalani Maile Lei - Rena January 22, 2022, 9:09 pm
- Re: Kanilea Honokalani Maile Lei - Brian K. January 23, 2022, 5:57 pm
  - Re: Kanilea Honokalani Maile Lei - Rena January 25, 2022, 8:41 am

How the Ballpoint Pen Killed Cursive - Jon Szanto January 19, 2022, 2:16 pm

actually, laptop and texting destroyed any kind of pen - Len Provisor January 21, 2022, 11:09 pm
- Re: actually, laptop and texting destroyed any kind of pen - Giovanni Abrate January 22, 2022, 7:20 am
  - I agree - Victor January 24, 2022, 9:00 pm

Sketching with the Parker Vacumatic - Will Gunadi January 16, 2022, 3:53 pm

Re: Sketching with the Parker Vacumatic - Rena January 17, 2022, 7:26 am
- Thanks, Rena! :) n/t - Will G. January 18, 2022, 9:56 am
Nice sketch, fantastic fine point nib - Len Provisor January 18, 2022, 10:09 am
- Fine points I have known - Parker needle point - Len Provisor January 18, 2022, 10:19 am
  - Wow, what a beauty! - Rena January 18, 2022, 3:16 pm
    - Don't remember who made this spider web overlay - Len Provisor January 21, 2022, 11:18 pm
      - Ariel Kullock n/t - Ishmael January 25, 2022, 6:41 am
  - Like Rena said, what a beauty!! n/t - Will G. January 19, 2022, 12:25 pm

Reynolds Ballpoint - Richard January 13, 2022, 6:35 pm

Re: Reynolds Ballpoint - Giovanni Abrate January 13, 2022, 9:09 pm
Re: Reynolds Ballpoint - Rena January 14, 2022, 11:45 am
Re: Reynolds Ballpoint - Danny AA January 14, 2022, 1:02 pm
Re: Reynolds Ballpoint - John Hubbard January 16, 2022, 1:02 pm
Reynolds International - Giovanni Abrate January 16, 2022, 2:44 pm
- Re: Reynolds International - Richard January 21, 2022, 3:28 pm
  - Re: Reynolds International - Giovanni Abrate January 21, 2022, 5:27 pm
An excellent reference - John Hubbard January 22, 2022, 11:18 am

Just testing - Richard Rosen January 9, 2022, 9:32 pm

yes, it is working, nice watch - Len Provisor January 10, 2022, 10:02 am
Nice watch!! - Giovanni Abrate January 12, 2022, 4:45 am

The passing of Gary Lehrer - Jon Szanto January 4, 2022, 10:11 pm

very sad news - my condolences to family and friends - Len Provisor January 4, 2022, 11:32 pm
Another unexpected loss - Jim Chisholm January 5, 2022, 4:43 am
Very sad news. - Giovanni Abrate January 5, 2022, 5:21 am
Re: The passing of Gary Lehrer - Rena January 5, 2022, 6:48 am
Re: The passing of Gary Lehrer - gary January 5, 2022, 8:16 am
Re: The passing of Gary Lehrer - David Bidner January 5, 2022, 2:02 pm
I just learned of Gary’s passing on Facebook - Carl Kibler January 5, 2022, 11:13 pm
Oh my goodness - Alan Gordee January 6, 2022, 9:36 am
Re: The passing of Gary Lehrer - Maja January 7, 2022, 3:32 am
Re: The passing of Gary Lehrer - Wayne January 7, 2022, 1:16 pm
- Great article! I can't believe I forgot to mention the Waterman book Gary co-wrote (cont'd)>>> - Maja January 7, 2022, 4:52 pm
- Lovely article - Jon January 8, 2022, 1:35 pm
- Thank you for the article link - Len Provisor January 8, 2022, 4:30 pm
Re: The passing of Gary Lehrer - markiv January 9, 2022, 11:23 am
Re: The passing of Gary Lehrer - einv February 4, 2022, 11:47 am

If at first you don't succeed... - Jon Szanto January 3, 2022, 7:08 pm

Nice looking pen - good job in restoration - Len Provisor January 4, 2022, 12:40 pm
Re: If at first you don't succeed... - Bill January 4, 2022, 12:40 pm
- Stuck Wman section - Jon January 4, 2022, 3:01 pm
  - Re: Stuck Wman section - Bill January 4, 2022, 3:48 pm
    - The Mottos - Jon January 4, 2022, 5:08 pm
Cousins - Rena January 4, 2022, 8:08 pm
- Re: Cousins - Jon January 4, 2022, 10:08 pm

Happy New Year One of my favorite pens from the past - Len Provisor January 1, 2022, 2:12 pm

Re: Happy New Year One of my favorite pens from the past - Rena January 1, 2022, 5:55 pm
Nice! - Jon January 1, 2022, 9:47 pm
That hand-hammered cap is something else ... - Will G. January 2, 2022, 7:45 pm

Watch your pens!! - Jon Szanto December 30, 2021, 2:06 pm

How cool is that?! - Rena December 30, 2021, 8:52 pm
Very cool! - Jim Chisholm December 31, 2021, 6:57 am
That is one classy-looking watch. Even ... - Will G. December 31, 2021, 12:39 pm
Re: Watch your pens!! - Brian K. January 1, 2022, 12:35 am
- Writing gear! n/t - Jon January 1, 2022, 11:30 am

testing for photo insertion - Richard December 26, 2021, 9:49 pm

Didn't work - Jon Szanto December 26, 2021, 10:34 pm
- Re: Didn't work - Richard December 27, 2021, 12:54 pm
  - Imgur - Jon December 27, 2021, 12:57 pm
Re: testing for photo insertion - Richard December 27, 2021, 1:58 pm
- Re: testing for photo insertion - Richard December 27, 2021, 2:00 pm
  - We can see your gorgeous photo by clicking the link - Rena December 27, 2021, 4:28 pm
- Very close! - Jon December 27, 2021, 3:38 pm
5 steps to post photos from Imgur - Rena December 27, 2021, 4:18 pm
- Re: 5 steps to post photos from Imgur - Jon December 27, 2021, 4:44 pm
  - Indeed - there are various ways to show photos - Rena December 27, 2021, 5:36 pm
Also practicing photo insertion - Brian K. December 29, 2021, 8:26 pm
- Well done! - Jon Szanto December 29, 2021, 10:49 pm
- Oh, Brian...! - Rena December 30, 2021, 8:42 pm
  - Re: Oh, Brian...! - Brian K. January 1, 2022, 12:22 am
    - Re: Oh, Brian...! - Rena January 1, 2022, 11:20 am
Re: testing for photo insertion - Richard December 31, 2021, 12:02 pm
- Re: testing for photo insertion - Richard December 31, 2021, 12:06 pm
- Re: testing for photo insertion - Brian K. January 1, 2022, 12:07 am
Richard - Rena January 2, 2022, 7:05 am

Merry Christmas, Pentrace friends! - Rena December 24, 2021, 11:33 am

OK, let's see...is that close to a Primrose ink you may know? - Len Provisor December 24, 2021, 7:01 pm
- Merry Christmas. I broke out my old bottle of Montblanc scented ink. NT - Tor December 24, 2021, 7:58 pm
A very Happy Christmas, Rena - Barriep December 25, 2021, 7:51 am

Merry Christmas & Happy holidays - Giovanni Abrate December 24, 2021, 11:26 am

Re: Merry Christmas & Happy holidays - Rena December 24, 2021, 11:47 am
1942 - my birth year - Len Provisor December 24, 2021, 7:03 pm

Joining Len with The Three Christmas trees - Will Gunadi December 24, 2021, 9:59 am

Re: Joining Len with The Three Christmas trees - Rena December 24, 2021, 11:45 am
- Glad to contribute even just a bit... :) n/t - Will G. December 26, 2021, 10:24 am
Great sketches from super fine to broad stub - Len Provisor December 24, 2021, 7:09 pm
- Good eyes on the nib sizes, Len :) n/t - Will G. December 25, 2021, 9:19 pm

Sheaffer's vintage Christmas ad - Len Provisor December 23, 2021, 11:20 pm

Sheaffer's Christmas ad by Norman Rockwell c1950 - Len Provisor December 24, 2021, 7:56 pm

Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays - Len Provisor December 23, 2021, 11:13 pm

Re: Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays - Giovanni Abrate December 24, 2021, 11:22 am
Re: Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays - Rena December 24, 2021, 11:40 am

Status of Michael McNeil / NorthwestPenWorks? - Jim Chisholm December 23, 2021, 5:16 pm

High-Energy X-Rays Reveal the Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Ink - His Nibs December 18, 2021, 8:22 pm

Re: High-Energy X-Rays Reveal the Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Ink - Rena December 20, 2021, 6:42 am

Writing with the Swan and the Morrison - Rena December 18, 2021, 6:31 pm

I like handwritings that show the writer... - Will G. December 19, 2021, 2:07 pm
Lovely pics and hand - Jon Szanto December 19, 2021, 3:11 pm
It's fun to see other people's handwriting, isn't it? - Rena December 20, 2021, 6:28 am

Info on some seldom seen names - David Silber December 18, 2021, 4:59 pm

Re: Info on some seldom seen names - Rena December 18, 2021, 6:29 pm
Victapen - Jon Szanto December 19, 2021, 12:38 pm
- Re: Victapen - David Silber December 20, 2021, 9:09 pm
  - Re: Victapen - Jon Szanto December 20, 2021, 10:55 pm
    - Re: Victapen - David Silber December 21, 2021, 7:37 am

Early Irish pen - His Nibs December 13, 2021, 4:32 pm

Re: Early Irish pen - His Nibs December 13, 2021, 4:40 pm
- Re: Early Irish pen - Rena December 13, 2021, 9:47 pm
  - Happy Holidays Rena! - His Nibs December 17, 2021, 11:43 pm
    - Happy Holidays to you too Norman! - Rena December 18, 2021, 8:52 am

The Blue Dia - Will Gunadi December 12, 2021, 1:19 pm

Re: The Blue Dia - Giovanni Abrate December 12, 2021, 1:38 pm
- Thank you, Giovanni! n/t - Will G. December 13, 2021, 9:46 am
Re: The Blue Dia - Rena December 12, 2021, 4:59 pm
- The ink is Chesterfield Antique Copper ... - Will G. December 12, 2021, 7:11 pm
  - Re: The ink is Chesterfield Antique Copper ... - Rena December 12, 2021, 8:42 pm
    - I agree, the Ancient Copper has way more red tones to ... - Will G. December 13, 2021, 9:46 am

Welcome home my flexy Swan and regal Morrison - Rena December 10, 2021, 11:30 am

Hooray! - Art3 December 10, 2021, 1:22 pm
- Re: Hooray! - Rena December 10, 2021, 9:05 pm
Elegance X 2 - Jon Szanto December 11, 2021, 12:14 am
- Re: Elegance X 2 - Rena December 11, 2021, 3:40 pm
Perfect for writing Christmas cards! - Barriep December 11, 2021, 7:15 am
- Re: Perfect for writing Christmas cards! - Rena December 11, 2021, 3:51 pm
You know ... - Will Gunadi December 11, 2021, 1:54 pm
- Re: You know ... - Rena December 11, 2021, 4:00 pm

Adios Cisco - Will Thorpe December 9, 2021, 7:56 pm

Re: Adios Cisco - RachelP December 9, 2021, 9:01 pm
Re: Adios Cisco - Rena December 10, 2021, 11:08 am
Re: Adios Cisco - Giovanni Abrate December 12, 2021, 1:40 pm

Info on some seldom seen names - David Silber December 9, 2021, 8:00 am

Re: Info on some seldom seen names - sloegin December 11, 2021, 3:45 pm

Flea Market Find and Fried Pickles: from the fountain pen of Will Thorpe - Len Provisor December 5, 2021, 12:34 am

Time for a funny story from Pentrace Poet Lariat Will Thorpe - Len Provisor December 4, 2021, 7:58 pm

Re: Time for a funny story from Pentrace Poet Lariat Will Thorpe - RachelP December 4, 2021, 8:39 pm
Re: Time for a funny story from Pentrace Poet Lariat Will Thorpe - Jon Szanto December 5, 2021, 12:21 am
- Pens in movies: The Power of the Dog - Len Provisor December 5, 2021, 12:40 am
- I'll be on the lookout for the pen when I watch the movie. Thanks, Jon! n/t - Rena December 5, 2021, 10:01 am
  - Thirty minutes in - Jon December 5, 2021, 11:23 am
    - Thanks, Jon! Noted. :-) n/t - Rena December 5, 2021, 4:36 pm
- Re: Time for a funny story from Pentrace Poet Lariat Will Thorpe - RachelP December 5, 2021, 12:57 pm
Great story!!! - Giovanni Abrate December 5, 2021, 7:21 am
Re: Time for a funny story from Pentrace Poet Lariat Will Thorpe - Rena December 5, 2021, 9:59 am
A Poem from the Poet Lariat - Will Thorpe December 5, 2021, 6:56 pm
- Great poem, you have a way with words, Will - Len Provisor December 5, 2021, 8:21 pm
- Re: A Poem from the Poet Lariat - Rena December 6, 2021, 8:46 am

Avoided BF with B&WW - Jon Szanto November 27, 2021, 3:21 pm

TIACLP - Rena November 27, 2021, 5:07 pm
- Re: TIACLP - Jon November 27, 2021, 5:18 pm
Awesome looking pen - Len Provisor November 27, 2021, 6:25 pm
- Re: Awesome looking pen - Jon November 27, 2021, 9:56 pm
Lauren Is An Amazing Person! - Art-3 November 28, 2021, 10:49 am
- Thanks, Art - Jon November 28, 2021, 2:13 pm

Happy Thanksgiving Day - Will Gunadi November 25, 2021, 10:23 am

Re: Happy Thanksgiving Day - RachelP November 25, 2021, 11:22 am
And more Happy Thanksgiving Day - Jon Szanto November 25, 2021, 11:59 am
Re: Happy Thanksgiving Day - Len Provisor November 26, 2021, 10:17 am

2022 PCA Calendar has arrived! - Jim Chisholm November 24, 2021, 4:30 pm

Re: 2022 PCA Calendar has arrived! - Jon Szanto November 24, 2021, 5:47 pm
- Congrats! My friend! Glad that ... - Will Gunadi November 25, 2021, 10:16 am
is rhere a link to see it, and maybe order it? - RachelP November 24, 2021, 7:18 pm
- Re: is rhere a link to see it, and maybe order it? - Jon November 24, 2021, 7:31 pm
  - thanks, Jon. nt - RachelP November 24, 2021, 7:56 pm
Re: 2022 PCA Calendar has arrived! - David Silber November 25, 2021, 8:58 am
- PCA Contact Info - Jim Chisholm November 25, 2021, 10:59 am

My Sonnet nib, and Bill Melvin - RachelP November 20, 2021, 4:38 pm

Re: My Sonnet nib, and Bill Melvin - Rena November 20, 2021, 4:47 pm
Very good news! n/t - Jon Szanto November 20, 2021, 5:26 pm
Re: My Sonnet nib, and Bill Melvin - Giovanni Abrate November 20, 2021, 6:03 pm
- He is, indeed n/t - RachelP November 20, 2021, 8:10 pm
Glad you got it sorted out ... - Will Gunadi November 23, 2021, 9:43 am
- Thaks for the thought, Will! n/t - RachelP November 23, 2021, 1:09 pm

A fine Friday - Will Gunadi November 19, 2021, 12:15 pm

Re: A fine Friday - Jon Szanto November 19, 2021, 5:31 pm
- Indeed a Conklin Glider, Jon. n/t - Will Gunadi November 19, 2021, 9:25 pm
great sketch, very detailed and nice pen - Len Provisor November 19, 2021, 7:51 pm
- Thanks, Len. Sketching and restoring is why I think ... - Will G November 19, 2021, 9:51 pm
Lifted my spirits :-) - Rena November 20, 2021, 8:09 am
- I don't know about more details, I think it's ... - Will G. November 20, 2021, 10:43 pm
Re: A fine Friday - Giovanni Abrate November 20, 2021, 8:40 am
- Thank you, Giovanni! :) n/t - Will G. November 20, 2021, 10:44 pm

Parker Duofold Sr. set, ~ 1924 - Jon Szanto November 19, 2021, 12:13 am

Re: Parker Duofold Sr. set, ~ 1924 - Rena November 19, 2021, 9:34 am
- Re: Parker Duofold Sr. set, ~ 1924 - Jon November 19, 2021, 1:15 pm
Incredibly handsome set ... - Will Gunadi November 19, 2021, 12:10 pm
- Re: Incredibly handsome set ... - Jon November 19, 2021, 1:18 pm
  - that's going to be in permanent rotation - Len Provisor November 19, 2021, 7:54 pm
    - Re: that's going to be in permanent rotation - Jon November 19, 2021, 10:53 pm
Re: Parker Duofold Sr. set, ~ 1924 - DannyAA November 19, 2021, 9:55 pm
- Duos and the WAS pens - Jon November 19, 2021, 10:52 pm
Re: Parker Duofold Sr. set, ~ 1924 - Giovanni Abrate November 20, 2021, 8:41 am
- Thanks, Giovanni. n/t - Jon November 21, 2021, 2:15 pm

Waterman Emblem fountain pen - Craig/Miami November 16, 2021, 10:16 am

Re: Waterman Emblem fountain pen - Terry Mawhorter November 17, 2021, 6:53 pm
had one, with fine flex - Len Provisor November 19, 2021, 7:58 pm

Removing a section - David Silber November 16, 2021, 9:19 am

Need a bit more info - Jon Szanto November 16, 2021, 12:16 pm
- Re: Need a bit more info - Giovanni Abrate November 16, 2021, 12:53 pm
  - Gio, a story behind that advice - Jon November 16, 2021, 1:13 pm
    - Re: Gio, a story behind that advice - Giovanni Abrate November 16, 2021, 1:40 pm
      - Re: Gio, a story behind that advice - Jon November 16, 2021, 1:53 pm

Converter removal. - Saul November 15, 2021, 5:00 pm

Tap or Easy Out - Jim Chisholm November 15, 2021, 6:23 pm
Reverse Tweezers or Forceps - Jim Chisholm November 15, 2021, 6:32 pm
Threaded? - Jon Szanto November 15, 2021, 8:42 pm
- Learned something new. If threaded then... - Jim Chisholm November 16, 2021, 9:53 am
- Re: Threaded? No. - Saul November 17, 2021, 10:59 am
  - Re: Threaded? No. - Jon November 17, 2021, 12:31 pm
Threaded? - Giovanni Abrate November 16, 2021, 6:04 am
Re: Converter removal. - Craig/Miami November 16, 2021, 10:12 am
- Re: Converter removal. - Jon Szanto November 16, 2021, 12:18 pm

damaged nib on a Parker Sonnet - RachelP November 12, 2021, 5:02 pm

Re: damaged nib on a Parker Sonnet - Will Thorpe November 12, 2021, 10:50 pm
Re: damaged nib on a Parker Sonnet - Junglejim November 13, 2021, 10:32 am
Re: damaged nib on a Parker Sonnet - Giovanni Abrate November 13, 2021, 12:12 pm
Thanks, everyone,. I will check into what's possible. Meanwhile.. - RachelP November 14, 2021, 9:43 am

A Pioneer pen with An Old Church - Will Gunadi November 10, 2021, 10:08 am

Thank you, Will! - Rena November 10, 2021, 4:55 pm
- You're very welcome, Rena! :) n/t - Will Gunadi November 11, 2021, 10:25 pm
Love that sketch and the pen is outstanding - Len Provisor November 19, 2021, 8:01 pm

I seem to have gotten lost ... - Paul Bloch November 6, 2021, 12:16 am

Five Star Pens - Jim Chisholm November 6, 2021, 8:35 am
- Lott Family - Art3 November 6, 2021, 9:32 am
  - Re: Lott Family - Jim Chisholm November 6, 2021, 1:51 pm
    - Yep, That's Him! NT - Art3 November 6, 2021, 2:59 pm
Phil Munson - Jim Chisholm November 6, 2021, 8:39 am
- Re: Phil Munson - Paul Bloch November 6, 2021, 10:09 am
  - Munson and 5Star - Jon Szanto November 6, 2021, 11:45 am

Happy International Fountain Pen Day! - Rena November 5, 2021, 5:47 am

Thanks Rena And The Same To You!! - Art3 November 5, 2021, 8:17 am
- Re: Thanks Rena And The Same To You!! - Rena November 5, 2021, 6:30 pm
Re: Happy International Fountain Pen Day! - RachelP November 5, 2021, 11:22 am
- Re: Happy International Fountain Pen Day! - Rena November 5, 2021, 7:02 pm
Happy FPD #10 to you all! - Jon Szanto November 5, 2021, 1:45 pm
- Re: Happy FPD #10 to you all! - Rena November 5, 2021, 7:09 pm
  - You made my day... - Jon Szanto November 5, 2021, 11:56 pm
    - Re: You made my day... - Rena November 6, 2021, 7:41 am
The one day I didn't check ... - Will Gunadi November 6, 2021, 11:21 am
- Five Beauties! - Rena November 6, 2021, 3:59 pm
Re: Happy International Fountain Pen Day! - Danny AA November 6, 2021, 1:31 pm
- Genesis of IFPD - Jon Szanto November 6, 2021, 2:49 pm
  - Re: Genesis of IFPD - Danny AA November 10, 2021, 11:31 pm
- Re: Happy International Fountain Pen Day! - Rena November 6, 2021, 4:12 pm