What's everyone's next pen going to be?

[Jut]

Thanks for the info.

My only question -- how many are fakes and how do I tell?

I've never heard of the 45 being faked. I don't think there would be any monetary incentive to do so either. They don't usually go for more than $20 shipped.

I could be wrong though. maybe someone else will chime in.

 

[2Vu5_T]

A Rick Propas Pelikan 140.

 

[Tomo]

my next pen is either a Pelikan M600 or a vintage Mont Blanc 146, I've been passively shopping for both for a few months and have yet to pull the trigger.

+1 For the 146. Performance and ergonomics are perfect for me.

 

[Tomo]

Pelikan 605, fine nib in blue if they ever make it again.

 

[Vacumatic]

Thanks for the info.

My only question -- how many are fakes and how do I tell?

I dont know of any fake Parker 45s. TBH the retail price of the Parker 45 is not that high so a copy might not make sense. There is a Chinese Clone called the Moonman 80 which you may want to investigate.

 

[Clovis Man]

There is a Chinese Clone called the Moonman 80 which you may want to investigate.

Thanks for the info. I'm having a bit of trouble finding if the Moonman 80 is offered in stainless & gold, a lá the 45. Any thoughts there?

 

[nelamvr6]

I think mine's gonna be a Pilot 823:

 

[Jut]

I think mine's gonna be a Pilot 823:

I have one in broad and fine. Each is a stellar performer. The broad is like a paint brush though =)

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[nelamvr6]

I have one in broad and fine. Each is a stellar performer. The broad is like a paint brush though =)

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This one is in medium, and it's smooth as silk.

 

[Vacumatic]

Thanks for the info. I'm having a bit of trouble finding if the Moonman 80 is offered in stainless & gold, a lá the 45. Any thoughts there?

I would just keep searching on ebay, the 45 shouldnt be expensive, I think I would go for the original if you want the Flighter trim, stainess steel and gold trim, I might even have one myself

 

[Clovis Man]

As bad as I want a Parker 45, I have just ordered a Parker 21 in stainless with gold trim.

 

[Shave_Rat]

I have my eye on a Franklin-Christoph LE due to come out in the near future. Will likely nab one of those when they drop.

 

[jar_]

I doubt I'll buy another fountain pen, but who knows; que sera sera.

 

[Clovis Man]

As bad as I want a Parker 45, I have just ordered a Parker 21 in stainless with gold trim.

Well.

Just noticed my order wasn't for a 21 but for a Frontier. Cancelled and I guess I'll try a Jotter... I guess...

 

[r0ckrat]

I know someone with a Parker 45 NOS, black with silver trim. Same guy I bought my 45 from...

 

[Clovis Man]

I know someone with a Parker 45 NOS, black with silver trim. Same guy I bought my 45 from...

Thank you for the offer, buy I really want stainless and gold, and won't be seriously ready for about six weeks.

 

[thegreatswalmi]

I really want a TWSBI precision next.

 

[demerson]

Platinum Curidas, for the sake of curiosity.

But really, a stub nib 51 Signet.

 

[nelamvr6]

I am waiting on delivery of a Sailor 1911 Lucky Charm LE.

 

[DukeNDuke]

Lamy 2000 rollerball to replace the one I lost...