Author: geoff
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Increasing flow in an ebonite feed
This posting has a good tutorial on how to increase ink flow in an ebonite feed. Note, however, that different inks have different viscosities, so a simpler solution might be to...
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Big Ben
This is a Danish Big Ben, unknown model. It’s a piston filler with an aluminium nut, visible in the photo below. Although it’s not immediately obvious in the photos, there...
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Parker 61, Mark III
This Parker 61 Mark 3 appears to have never been inked. The original cardboard box, presentation case, and instructions are included – even the original 4 ink cartridges, as well...
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Lamy 42CH
This black Lamy 42CH has a medium nib with a moderate amount of flex. The original box and instructions are still with the pen. It has typical traces of use,...
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Mini-review: Maruman Mnemosyne notebook
My new Maruman Mnemosyne notepad arrived today – ordered from jetpens.com (although they’re also available at gouletpens.com. This is a great little (A6 -format), wire ring-bound Japanese “to-do” notebook with wonderfully smooth...
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Parker Duofold NS
This Parker Duofold NS (New Style) was made in Denmark, in 1946 or 1947 by the Christian Olsen factory. There are two indications of the Danish origin. The first, and most...
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Penol Modern
Material: Green Marbleised Nib: “Parker Duofold 14K Pen” Nib size: # Length, capped: mm Length, uncapped: mm Barrel diameter: mm (max) Cap diameter: mm (max) This pen was made in December, 1946 (as...
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Penol No. 3
This pen has led a difficult life it seems. My guess is that someone tried to use it with some kind of permanent ink which was more than difficult to...
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The Petley
Material: Blue Marbleised acrylic Nib: Bock Extra Fine Nib size: #6 Length, capped: mm Length, uncapped: mm Barrel diameter: mm (max) Cap diameter: mm (max) Not postable C201701
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The Hickman
Material: Bocote wood and Mammoth Tusk Nib: Bock Extra Fine Nib size: #6 Length, capped: 0 mm Length, uncapped: mm Barrel diameter: mm (max) Cap diameter: mm (max) Not postable C201702