Frankie.... As promised. Here is where I store my pens.

[JBat]

Originally Posted by Lion

Gentlemen, your collections of writing instruments(you guys do not have pens) are inspiring and have me drooling. Someday when I grow up I want to be like you guys and have writing instruments!!!

Me too!

[JBat]

Richard, Kai, fantastic collections! I'm learning a ton from both of you.

[mck22]

Originally Posted by JBat

Richard, Kai, fantastic collections! I'm learning a ton from both of you.

me too!!!

[2careless]

Originally Posted by 777

I guess I have confused the name... I meant this one....

If you mean the pen similar to this ebay auction... (no affialiation, just that this ad has very good stock photos.) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=200399587329

That's the 100th anniversary Starwalker Special edition - Diamond Star! FPH has it for $552

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by 2careless

If you mean the pen similar to this ebay auction... (no affialiation, just that this ad has very good stock photos.) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=200399587329

That's the 100th anniversary Starwalker Special edition - Diamond Star! FPH has it for $552

Yep. As you know, the Starwalker is the Centenial / 100 year anniversary and the Meisterstuk is the 75th. Both gorgeous pens and diamonds are in common.

[BarkMaster]

Yep - that's the one.

[vandehat]

How do you pen collectors perceive Visconti pens? I bought one based on its looks(maxi VanGogh demonstrator) but have not researched Visconti versus other makes.

[smc]

First - beautiful pens! I'm going to have to get a few.

Second - every time I quickly scan the new posts page, I think the title says something else :( and I don't want to look lol

[2careless]

Originally Posted by vandehat

How do you pen collectors perceive Visconti pens? I bought one based on its looks(maxi VanGogh demonstrator) but have not researched Visconti versus other makes.

I have got a few Visconti's. Some of their designs are very modern looking e.g. Wall st, Metropolis while some are very classic'ish.

They are pretty "new" only established in the late 80's but their prices are good. The only thing I don't like is that their clips are a bit too "flexible" that it doesn't stay in the "middle".
See the snaps attached. On one the clip is pointing left and the other point right.
This is, as I was told, something that they can't fix because their clip is designed to be "movable". Other than this, I can't flaw their pens. Writes well, looks good and good prices!

[Sweramic]

I would love to see more! Lovely collections, all of you. I hope to get a Writer's Edition Montblanc when I get older!

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by 2careless

I have got a few Visconti's. Some of their designs are very modern looking e.g. Wall st, Metropolis while some are very classic'ish.

They are pretty "new" only established in the late 80's but their prices are good. The only thing I don't like is that their clips are a bit too "flexible" that it doesn't stay in the "middle".
See the snaps attached. On one the clip is pointing left and the other point right.
This is, as I was told, something that they can't fix because their clip is designed to be "movable". Other than this, I can't flaw their pens. Writes well, looks good and good prices!

The Visconti line of writing instruments are wonderfully made pens and I have had the Opera, but I turn it as it was too uncomfortable in the pocket and the clip posed me some issues.

The Italian pens are very underrated in my opinion. The Deltas, Omas, a Visconti's are incredible in their detail and the way they use celluloid is second to none.

Good stuff!

[Bisquitlips]

Here is a sample from a Montblanc 149 with a stub nib using Parker Quink Blue.

Someone had asked me for a sample. I love the ink shading / variations in this sample.

[iSellJerseyShore]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Here is a sample from a Montblanc 149 with a stub nib using Parker Quink Blue.

Someone had asked me for a sample. I love the ink shading / variations in this sample.

Superb handwriting Richard!

Certainly has an Old World Flair to it!




-Frankie

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by iSellJerseyShore

Superb handwriting Richard!

Even when I take my time to write legibly, it looks like chicken scratch!

I'll stick to using mine for signatures.