Vintage Pens
101 vintage pens in stock, $29.99 to $16,499.99. Restored vintage fountain pens from the 1890s to the 1970s, one of each. Every pen was disassembled, fitted with a new sac or seal where it takes one, tuned and test-written before it was listed, and each description ends with the capped length and the flaws stated plainly. Sold under the 14-day guarantee.
From Drippy Musings
How Do I Start Collecting Pens? Vintage vs. Modern
You can’t go wrong with vintage or modern pens. In either case, it is best to do a little research to know what to look for to get the best deal. It also helps to know if you intend to use or display them. MODERN PENS Most people who are new to collecting pens start…
Controversy in Chicago Part II: Getting to Know Each Other
DISCLAIMER: Painting in broad brush strokes, it will be nearly impossible to describe all of the individual experiences, personalities, struggles, complaints and desires of veteran vendors and folks who are newer to pen collecting. In listening to the “New Pen Show Attendee Forum” at the Chicago Pen Show–and in many conversations since–these are the observations…
Pen Collecting Time Capsule
Here are two 5″ X 7″ pen catalogs from 1994! I was intrigued by the Menash catalog as I don’t know what became of that company. Leaving the pen-collecting life behind, a friend of mine has given me his stash of catalogs and advertising from 1992 through 1994. Its contents blew my mind. Most of…