So far all my vintage pens have come from Etsy or eBay.
The Nib acquisitions for 2022
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The new pens are cartridge/converter and have screw tops. I am not sure how the nibs compare. So far I have gotten three vintage pens and after cleaning they worked great and I didn't spend a lot on them.
This place has a lot of info and the pens have been gone over.
parker51.com
This place has a lot of info and the pens have been gone over.
51s for sale
parker51.com
@Heavy_Metal_Hound Nice looking Lamy.
I'm enjoying my "F" tip Lamy much more than I did the first go round with FP's. I'm just using a cartridge right now too.
I'm enjoying my "F" tip Lamy much more than I did the first go round with FP's. I'm just using a cartridge right now too.
Chandu
I Waxed The Badger.
I need to get some of those and then some great NOT PEN SAFE inks to got with them. LOL
Chandu
I Waxed The Badger.
I have a Kaweco Sport inbound. Was looking for a cheap pen that looks half way well built. Then I realized the nibs are changeable and figured it was the low cost start of a playground.
My other Fountain pen is an F nib Parker Fronteer, while I like the weight and look of the Parker, so far I'm liking the fact that my new m nib lammy doesn't make scratching noises while I write. Also as someone who tends to write in small letters, so far i've found that the Lamy is forcing me to use larger letters, thus making my handwriting more legible. Thus far I'm liking my new Lamy Safary.
Mine is a vintage pen from Fifteen Pens in Canada
Happened on this at a local antique store. Label is starting to come off but can be easily glued I think.
Only $4CAD (about $3.15US)
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At last I own a Sheaffer's PFM III, American made as well. After searching for it almost everywhere I found it. It has a medium nib. I don't see the hype this pen had in its heyday, and why call it the 'Pen For Men'. I have big hands, I think, I also have big pens as well so the PFM looks 'normal' to me. I have taken a picture beside a Waterman Man 100 Patrician just to compare sizes. I do not know if it is an appropriate comparison or not but here it is, the Man is way bigger.
The nib is a beauty. I didn't like inlaid nibs at first, that is when I was given a Sheaffer's Targa in silver, but I had to rethink about it. Snorkel filling is really a cool invention too, as there are many others out there still to be discovered by me. I'm enjoying writing with it right now. Although today I'm using a Pelikan M250
The nib is a beauty. I didn't like inlaid nibs at first, that is when I was given a Sheaffer's Targa in silver, but I had to rethink about it. Snorkel filling is really a cool invention too, as there are many others out there still to be discovered by me. I'm enjoying writing with it right now. Although today I'm using a Pelikan M250
That's torn it! I was just about managing to keep myself from getting a sailor by convincing myself that I wanted the 21k nib in the pro gear rather than the 14k nib in the pro gear slim. And that the pro gear is too expensive. Then @Jud says that they're not that different and I had an accident...
TWSBI Eco Jade Medium
Lamy Blue
Visconti Sepia (40% off
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My Franklin-Christoph Model 31 Omnis in Vintage Green Matte. It has an EF S.I.G(Stub,Italic,Gradient) nib. I loaded it with Organic Studio Uranium Green ink.
Tom
Tom
Audrey's SIG grinds are fantastic!
Pelikan M30? The seller said P30 and cartridge fill. It is actually a piston filler with an OM nib. I need to get used to writing with it. Liking old pens. At least this and my Parker 51 Demi. My two 45's dry out easily. We will see how this one is.
Alright, here is my first post to the nib acquisition thread! A wonderful PIF from @airmech thank you again Tom! Two orders from the Zon, a Goulet and a Lemur Ink order! I think I should be set for a while! Thank you everyone for all the great advice so far! It really has made something that used to be a chore, so enjoyable! Have a great day y’all! 
Not a nib but a pencil this time. Trying out a ‘new to me’ vintage Yard-o-Led. I’ve always liked the look of these but never tried one. This was reasonably priced so I gave it a shot. The pencil is a bit smaller than I imagined but makes a nice English set with an old Parker Jotter. A bit of hail damage here and there but not looking too bad for its age. Most importantly it’s all still working nice and smoothly.
Finding the 1.18mm leads is a bit of a challenge but can still be done. I will be replacing the current leads with a softer B grade refill soon.
Finding the 1.18mm leads is a bit of a challenge but can still be done. I will be replacing the current leads with a softer B grade refill soon.
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Great old company! Nice pencil, congrats.
Just got a two-pack of Zebra M-301 mechanical pencils.
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