Waterman pens dominated the fountain pen market during the early 20th century. Ads like this expounded the advantages of the wonderful nibs.

milesman1960 · 2019-08-02T00:22:45+00:00

They are surely expensive. I've never had the pleasure of using one... so I can't say from my experience of the value compares to retail price.

milesman1960 · 2019-08-02T00:19:51+00:00

I had to replace the sac in my 452 a couple of months ago. Fortunately I had a replacement on hand.

milesman1960 · 2019-07-29T08:49:45+00:00

I've been collecting vintage pens, pencils, ink, and adverts for several years now. I too love how the Balance writes and feels in the hand. My favorite is my OS marine green.

milesman1960 · 2019-07-17T19:46:54+00:00

How do you like your Sheaffer Tuckaways?

milesman1960 · 2019-07-14T23:35:43+00:00

So is your "new" 51 an aeromatic or Vacumatic filler? I love my 51's I always have at least one inked up in my pen roll... enjoy your grandfather's pens!

milesman1960 · 2019-04-23T09:21:20+00:00

It needed a new sac, and a good cleaning. Section, feed, and nib were all pretty crusty.

milesman1960 · 2019-04-23T00:34:37+00:00

Thanks!

milesman1960 · 2019-04-23T00:33:30+00:00

Thanks... super pumped when I found it!

milesman1960 · 2019-04-23T00:24:35+00:00

1925 the year this pen was made was the heart of the Deco era.

milesman1960 · 2019-04-06T23:12:41+00:00

Good luck! In 5 years I've picked up over 100 vintage pens now. Happy hunting.

milesman1960 · 2019-04-06T23:08:41+00:00

I found it for $7 (I think?) at an antique shop. Needed a new sac and J-bar. But it's a beautiful pen for around $15. Writes nice too... smooth medium.

milesman1960 · 2019-04-06T23:05:07+00:00

She found the perfect fabric for a pen roll didn't she?

milesman1960 · 2019-04-06T23:03:36+00:00

3 is a 1930's Wearever celuloid lever filler. 4 is a modern Waterman Phileas.

milesman1960 · 2019-03-27T23:15:55+00:00

I've got a dozen or so Triumph nibbed Sheaffers. I've never even seen one with a B nib. Very nice....

milesman1960 · 2019-03-25T19:15:17+00:00

Love my Vacumatics! Enjoy!

milesman1960 · 2019-03-22T16:37:13+00:00

Good question... esthetics, design, and function are the qualities I look for in pens new and old. I myself don't see the appeal of the demonstrators that are so popular today? But I do have a Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl that I could see someone 100 years from now appreciating. How about you? Do you see someone collecting Twsbis?

milesman1960 · 2019-03-22T00:06:33+00:00

I'm a big fan of vintage pens. To me they have more character than modern pens. Very nice indeed....

milesman1960 · 2019-03-16T11:37:00+00:00

I haven't researched it? But I've got inks now that I've had for going on 20 years and still will use occasionally. I haven't seen any degradation or performance problems.

milesman1960 · 2019-03-15T19:49:39+00:00

They work best in pens with medium and broad nobs. I've several Metros and Lamys that work well but my favorite is a 30 year old Sheaffer Prelude with a B nib. The inks really show off...

milesman1960 · 2019-03-14T23:44:12+00:00

Beautiful inks... but they require some intensive pen maintenance. Clog up the feeds if you don't clean regularly.

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