• 01 Sep 2010 /  Nib photos


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    This was a very interesting pen to retip; early Tabaldi Modello 60, unmarked nib. The good client Karen J. requested to have this nib retipped to a nice, smooth, wet stub, but with a bit of a cursive italic/sharper cross stroke. As you can see in the photo above, a nice, proportional retip done in the Minuskin nib works shop, beveled sides, and straight tipping, all hand done. Below is a photo of the nib in action and close up photos of the tipping.

    By the way, Karen had to only wait one week for this retip! Are you waiting months for your pens? Let me help you more quickly. Turn around time is only 2 weeks!
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  • 31 Aug 2010 /  Pens For Sale!

    Check this pen out! Parker VP with a very rare, factory original 3B italic nib! Price is only $150.00 plus $7 for shipping. Black barrel with a steel cap, gold filled clip. Cap has scratches on it but no dents.
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  • 31 Aug 2010 /  Pens For Sale!

    Last of the summer deals! Please see the photos below; nice, no dents sterling Parker 75 with a rare factory original 3B italic nib, #98. Cost is only $175.00! Shipping in the U.S. is $8.00 Priority Mail.

    This pen will fly off this website in no time, email me asap!
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  • 27 Aug 2010 /  Pens For Sale!

    (BOTH SOLD IN 2 HOURS, WOW!) What a deal! Your choice, $75.00 each plus shipping. New/old stock Parker 75′s with box. Some scratches on the barrels from being handled, and I tested the nibs once to make sure they work. One sharp double wide (nib #97) and one triple wide (nib #98) for sale, factory originals, from a now closed pen shop. Hurry! These will not last!
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  • 25 Aug 2010 /  Testimonials


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    Hi,
    The falcon-music nib pen arrived today, thank you! (I will post ebay feedback later tonight)

    I immediately inked it up and tested it, it is ground perfectly for my hand (I am accustomed to a fairly crisp italic nib), and I really enjoy the slight softness, not quite flex, from the falcon shape. I think it makes the nib more forgiving, easier to write with. I am very pleased with it!

    thanks,
    Kay C.

  • 23 Aug 2010 /  Pens For Sale!

    Just came in, hardly used, just handled at the pen shop that is now closed. S.T. Dupont fountain pen, Lacquer pen in black! And as a bonus, the matching ball point, that converts into a mechanical pencil! See photos below. All paperwork, warranties, and instructions included, including the outer red paper box that slips over the actual felt lined box holding the pens. Email me for price; this will not last long!
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  • 19 Aug 2010 /  Testimonials


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    José Mª Bielza Maestre
    JoBi
    josembielza.blogspot.com

    It is always nice to see my handiwork in action. The above illustration was done by one of my dear clients, José Mª Bielza Maestre, an fine illustrator in Spain. With his permission, he translated the bubble caption of the cartoon for my fans and allowed me to post it on my site for all to see.

    The caption reads “Ah, I found a blanket on da Sea”

    Jose uses, as one of his pens for his illustrations, a custom, extra fine, needlepoint Namiki Falcon I especially prepared for him for this type of work. Least to say I am quite pleased with the results, and Jose is too!

    Jose says “I used my Falcon pens, the original and modified, loaded with Platinum Carbon Black. Greys of Letraset Promaker enhanced with Paint Shop Pro.”

  • 17 Aug 2010 /  Testimonials

    Greg,

    I was finally able to pick-up my Falcom from the post office last night. All I can say is wow!! I stayed up late last night just because I couldn’t put the pen down. A great writing experience for sure. Now I just have to work on my penmanship skills and put this guy to good use :)

    Thanks again,
    -Javier G.

  • 14 Aug 2010 /  Testimonials

    Hello Greg,

    Received the Parker Vacummatic today…, and want to say thank you! …for the wonderful retipping job, it writes…, “buttery smooth!” …and, for the care you took in packaging and insuring it.

    Good job, Greg. I will not only be returning, but officially passing the word onto our calligraphy guild! If that’s ok with you!?

    Gratefully,

    Rick B.

  • 14 Aug 2010 /  Testimonials

    Greg, thank you very much.

    From the moment I took the Parker Vacumatic out of it’s box I have hardly put it down.

    Both the pen and the nib are gorgeous, that wet-black stub generated line is a joy to behold.

    Along with a red Chinese lacquer Parker Sonnet owned previously by a late friend/correspondent of mine and a vintage flex Waterman it joins my pens as best of breed. This is my first Vacumatic and I love the way it fills.

    Once again, thank you very much.

    All the best

    Phil F.