Monthly Pen Show Tray

Each month we offer pens that we have personally inspected to ensure they are filling and writing properly. We try to offer pens that will accommodate many tastes and styles.

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Black numbers denotes available, Red numbers means sold.

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Pen	Description
01	Bexley Phoenix Black, Choice Nib
SOLDCondition: N1. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. These wonderful piston fillers are a true blast from the past. This is the same style we used for our show testers, but we had two that were never used, this black one and the red below. These even have the original clam shell box they came in! Don't let this one pass you buy. Nib will be your choice of, XF, F, M, B, and we can even offer a grind for a nominal fee. Piston Filler. Length: 51/16" (135 mm) capped, 613/32" (163 mm) posted. Price: $195.00
02	Bexley Phoenix Black, Fine Stub Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. From our show testers this gem sports a fine stub nib ground by Linda. 0.5mm down stroke. Nib plating is mostly gone. Piston Filler. Length: 51/16" (135 mm) capped, 613/32" (163 mm) posted. Price: $150.00
03	Parker Lady Duofold Black & Pearl, Semi-Flex Fine Nib
Condition: B. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. These pens are normally seen with a ringtop, but on occasion you will find them with a ringtop and clip. As is typical with these pens, this one has some ambering to the body and cap, but it is still a beautiful pen. Lucky curve 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm to 0.8mm. Button Filler. Pen Length: 45/8"(118mm) capped, 55/8"(143mm) posted. Price: $165.00
04	Parker Thrift Time Duette Jr., Extra Fine Nib
Condition: B. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Considered a thrift time pen in its era, you don't see these very often. While some slight ambering which is typical of these pens, this one is in great condition. These are pens you just don't see very often. The 14K gold Parker nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. Button Filler. Pen Length: 49⁄16"(116mm) capped, 59/16"(141mm) posted. Price: $145.00
05	Parker Junior Gray Vacumatic, XXF Nib
Condition: B. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. The trim on the blind cap on this one is gold. It was missing and the only one I had was gold filled. Some ambering to the body but an exceptional user pen for those who like the finer nibs. 14k Parker nib offers a line width of 0.3mm. Vacumatic Filler. Pen Length: 413⁄16"(122mm) capped, 57/8"(149mm) posted. Price: $165.00
06	Parker Vacumatic Debutante Emerald Green, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. I am pretty sure when we got this pen the nib was replaced as it is marked 4Q1943 while the body is marked 1Q1948. The clarity of the barrel is remarkable and is quite the pen. The Parker 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Vacumatic Filler. Pen Length: 47⁄8"(124mm) capped, 59/16"(141mm) posted. Price: $155.00
07	Sheaffer Milady Balance Roseglow, Medium Nib
Condition: B. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings. The most desirable of the Balance colors. A wonderful pen for the user. The 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 413⁄16"(122mm) capped, 511/16"(145mm) posted. Price: $155.00
08	Morrison Battleship Gray, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B. No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. These are getting harder and harder to find. Richard Binder's profile on this style has made it almost impossible to find these at a reasonable price. This one is in great shape and the syringe filler is still working just fine. These are really wonderful writers with a no fuss syringe filler that is sure to give you years of enjoyment. Some minor plating loss in the back of the cap band. The correct 14K NY nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Syringe Filler. Pen Length: 51⁄4"(124mm) capped, 59/16"(141mm) posted. Price: $175.00
09	Parker Challenger Black, Fine Nib
Condition: B-. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Great user pen that looks amazing. Some wear to the nib imprint making it difficult to read. 14K Parker fine nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Button Filler. Length: 51⁄8"(130mm) capped, 515⁄16"(151mm) posted. Price: $145.00
10	Pelikan Blue M800, Stub Italic Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Pelikans are wonderful pens and this one from our collection just doesn't get the use it deserves. We used it to check off invoices in our shipping area but we decided that a desk pen better suited us so here’s your chance to enjoy it. The 18K stub italic nib has a 0.6mm down stroke and was crafted by Richard Binder.  Piston Filler. Length: 59/16" (141 mm) capped, 65/8" (168 mm) posted. Price: $450.00
11	Quill NAPA Gold Filled, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This one is a real beauty with fine lines in the body and cap sporting a quill shape for the clip. Gold plated nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Comes with converter. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 57/16"(138mm) capped, 57/8"(149mm) posted. Price: $85.00
12	Bexley Phoenix Red, Cursive Italic Medium Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. The beautiful red Phoenix with Linda's medium cursive italic nib. The Cursive italic has a 0.6mm down stroke with a 0.2mm cross stroke. Nib plating is almost all gone which makes it a  great match with the silver trim on the pen. Piston Filler. Length: 51/16" (135 mm) capped, 613/32" (163 mm) posted. Price: $150.00
13	Monteverde Invincia Stealth Black, Fountain Pen Ink Rollerball
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This one is quite interesting. While the tip is a ink-ball, it uses fountain pen ink with either the included converter or a cartridge. This is a rather neat pen and we have had a couple of them over the years. The ink-ball tip provides a 0.4mm stroke. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Length: 53/8" (137 mm) capped, 61/8" (156 mm) posted. Price: $70.00
14	Sheaffer Balance Carmine,  Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. A beautiful pen in a great color that is simple and yet elegant. 14K #3 Sheaffer nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Length: 51⁄8"(130mm) capped, 515/16"(151mm) posted. Price: $155.00
15	Pelikan M200 Demonstrator, Italic Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This is an earlier model produced in 2012 and features their Italic nib. These are getting harder to find in the black cap topper. Some minor pink in around the piston head which will do away once it starts being used. The italic nib offers a line width of 1.1mm. These older models are getting harder to find and are in demand. Piston Filler. Length: 415/16" (135 mm) capped, 57/8" (163 mm) posted. Price: $150.00
16	Sheaffer 5-30 Jade Ringtop, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sheaffer's introduction of colored celluloid caused a sensation in the pen word during the 1920s. This 1920s ringtop model 5-30 is made in their early Jade celluloid and the color is bright. There is a bit of discoloration to the end of the barrel and middle of the cap. The 14k fine nib writes with a smooth, firm line. Lever filler. Pen Length: 43/4"(121mm) capped, 6"(152mm) posted. Price: $145.00
17	Lamy AL-Star Lilac Special Edition, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. We picked up a couple of Lamys a year ago to simply test them out and get a feel for them. They are great pens but just don't fit our love of vintage. Excellent condition, just not our style. Medium nib offers a line width of 0.6mm. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 57/16" (138mm) capped, 63/4" (171mm) posted. Price: $30.00
18	No Name Gold Plated, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. A beautiful yet functional pen for everyday carry and use. Gold plated cap and body has black enamel trim on cap. Pen cap clicks in place when capped or posted. The gold plated fine nib offers a line variation of 0.5mm. Comes with converter. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 53⁄8"(130mm) capped, 61/8"(152mm) posted. Price: $95.00
19	Pelikan M200 Demonstrator, BB CI Nib
SOLD  Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This is for those of you who love a beautiful bold nib. The nib on this one was replaced with a 14K BB nib that was ground by Richard Binder to a cursive italic.  The BB nib offers a line width of 1.1mm and a cross-stroke of 0.2mm. Absolutely stunning line stroke in a 2012 version of this awesome pen. Piston Filler. 415/16" (135 mm) capped, 57/8" (163 mm) posted. Price: $225.00
20	Sheaffer BCHR Student Special, Broad Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Beautiful check pattern in hard rubber. This early Sheaffer is all about the nib. I am pretty sure this is a factory replacement nib as originally these were a #22. Rare 14k Sheaffer broad nib writes with a smooth 0.9mm line width. Lever filler. Pen Length: 49/16"(116mm) capped, 511/16"(145mm) posted. Price: $145.00
21	Lamy LX Marron, Medium Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. We picked up a couple of Lamys a year ago to simply test them out and get a feel for them. They are great pens but just don't fit our love of vintage. Excellent condition, just not our style. Medium nib offers a line width of 0.6mm. Complete with original case. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 57/16" (138mm) capped, 63/4" (171mm) posted. Price: $50.00
22	Sheaffer Milady Balance Carmine, Fine Nib
Condition: B. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. We are rather fond of the Carmine and Roseglow Sheaffers and you will find a few gems in here. This beauty is no exception. 14K FeatherTouch fine nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 413⁄16"(122mm) capped, 55/8"(143mm) posted. Price: $135.00
23	Bexley Phoenix Black, Broad Stub Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. From our show testers this gem sports a broad stub nib ground by Linda. 0.8mm down stroke. Nib plating is partially gone. Piston Filler. Length: 51/16" (135 mm) capped, 613/32" (163 mm) posted. Price: $150.00
24	Parker Lapis Lady Duofold, Broad Stub Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This charming ringtop has wonderful color preservation and features a sweet nib, hard to find one better. It’s Canadian production with a correct 18k gold broad stub Duofold nib. It would be hard to find a nicer Lapis Duofold in this size. The 18K offers a down stroke 0.8mm and a cross stroke of 0.4mm. Button Filler. Pen Length: 411/16"(119mm) capped, 513/16"(148mm) posted. Price: $195.00
25	Sheaffer Craftsman Jet Black, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. A true classic is a great size. This is a really nice and clean pen that works in a collection or to be used. The 14k nib was a line width of 0.5mm. Lever filler. Pen Length: 51/2"(140mm) capped, 61/8"(156mm) posted. Price: $165.00
26	Parker 51 Demi Plum Aerometric, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Plum is a very difficult to find color for Parker 51s, and this Demi-sized example is perfect for everyday use. 4Q1948 this is also one of the first models made. There is a slight scratch to the barrel and a bit of wear so you won’t be afraid to use it. The 14k fine nib is a smooth writer. Aerometric Filler. Pen Length: 51/8"(126mm) capped, 53/4"(146mm) posted. Piston filler. Price: $295.00
27	Parker Burgundy Challenger, Fine Flex Nib
Condition: B. No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches, slight brassing on ball of clip. This full-sized pen is perfect for everyday use. It features a Parker Duofold 14k Fine nib that was likely a period replacement. 14k nib offers a line variation of 0.9m downstroke with a 0.5mm crossstroke. Button Filler. Pen Length: 5"(127mm) capped, 61/8"(156mm) posted. Price: $185.00
28	Sheaffer Black Snorkel 1st. Year, Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sheaffer’s Snorkel is one of the most interesting and fun vintage pens to own and use. This one is a first year model (which is getting hard to find) with a 14k gold Snorkel tube and correct early nib. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 55/8"(143mm) capped, 67/16"(164mm) posted. Price: $155.00
29	Sheaffer Half Balance Pearl & Black, Extra Fine
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. When Sheaffer introduced the Balance in 1929 the revolutionary design had rounded ends. Through 1930 they also offered a “half-balance” with a rounded cap and barrel with a flat end. They are not easy to find and were offered for only a short time. The black and pearl celluloid has discolored but is better than many other examples. White dot cap and matching 14k Lifetime fine nib that offers a line width of 0.4mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 45/8"(118mm) capped, 57/8"(151mm) posted. Price: $175.00
30	Sheaffer Stubby Ebonized Pearl Balance, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Ebonized Pearl is one of the most attractive colors of Sheaffer’sBalance line and this one is in excellent condition. This stubby Balance has the same diameter as the full-sized pens while being shorter in stature. Neat personalization Frances Byers on the barrel. 14k fine nib. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 413/16"(122mm) capped, 511/16"(145mm) posted. Price: $150.00
31	Sheaffer Slender Balance Carmine Red, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This elegant, slender pen comes in the harder to find and very attractive carmine red color. As a non-white dot model, it has the correct fine #3 14k fine nib. Personalized with Louise Lamm. Lever filler. Pen Length: 57/16"(138mm) capped, 61/8"(156mm) posted. Price: $145.00
32	Sheaffer FAT Touchdown Black, Broad Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. In 1949 Sheaffer introduced their Touchdown filler and produced for only a year a series of large "fat" pens that are similar in size to earlier Triumph models. This one, in classy black plastic, features a smooth broad nib. It was retipped many years ago and it was done well. It's a smooth writer that gives you all of the benefits of a hard to find broad Sheaffer nib without the high price of a factory one. 14k fine TRIUMP nib. Touchdown filler. Price: $175.00
33	Sheaffer Balance Admiral, Gregg Shorthand Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. In the 1940s and 1950s, Sheaffer offered special nibs for use with the Gregg Shorthand system of writing. They’re firm extra fines and feature the Gregg Shorthand mark on the section. It’s a harder to find pen ready for use. Slight ding to the barrel near the imprint, otherwise in excellent condition. 14k Sheaffer Gregg Shorthand nib. Touchdown filler. Price: $175.00
34	Pelikan M400 Green Stripe, Fine Flex Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches.  Pelikan’s M400 is a classic and this is the earlier version made from the 1982 through 1997. It is probably from the middle of that range. It features a 14k fine flex gold nib that gives a line variation of 0.5mm under normal writing and 1.2mm when flexed on the down stroke . Piston filler. Pen Length: 5"(127mm) capped, 53/4"(146mm) posted. Price: $245.00
35	Sheaffer Snorkel Peacock Blue Sentinel, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This classic mid-century design is a true classic and Peacock Blue is one of the most attractive and hardest to find colors. 14K Sheaffer Triumph nib offers a line width of 0.6mm. Snorkel Filler. Length: 55/16" (135mm) capped, 61/4" (159mm) posted. Price: $225.00
36	Sheaffer Sovereign Snorkel Vermillion, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Vermilion is one of the most attractive and bright colors Sheaffer offered for the Snorkel. It’s beautiful and hard to find. This one sports a smooth 2-tone 14k fine nib that offers a line width of 0.5mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 55/16" (135mm) capped, 61/4" (159mm) posted. Price: $350.00
37	Sheaffer Sage Statesman Snorkel, Fine Nib
Condition: B. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. This 1950s classic comes in harder to find Sage green. Snorkels are not only technological marvels; they're also wonderful pens to use. This is perfect for that because it has a few slight cosmetic issues. A name has been neatly removed from the barrel and there are a couple of nicks near the top by the cap. None of this affects use. There is also some plating loss to the threads by the section. The palladium silver triumph fine nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 55/16" (135mm) capped, 61/4" (159mm) posted. Price: $125.00
38	Waterman Green Laureate, Medium Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This gorgeous semi-modern Waterman was made in the 1990s and features a gorgeous green marble pattern. It features a gold plated steel medium nib with a line width of 0.6mm. Cartridge/converter filler. Converter included. Pen Length: 51/8" (130mm) capped, 61/8" (156mm) posted. Price: $75.00
39	Eversharp Skyline Green Modern Stripe, Medium Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. The classic deco styling and intricate Modern Stripe pattern make these Skylines some of the most interesting and attractive pens of the 1940s. This one features a 14k medium manifold nib offering a line width of 0.6mm. Visulated section has ambered but is still clear. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 55/16"(135mm) capped, 55/8"(143mm) posted. Price: $195.00
40	TWSBI Draco Limited Edition, Medium CI Nib
Condition: B+. No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. One of the beauties from TWSBI. This limited edition pen was limited to 3000 pens worldwide. This one is special with a CI grind and offers a line variation of 0.7mm on the down stroke and 0.3 on the cross. One of the better pens TWSBI made. Box included. Piston Filler. Pen Length: 59/16"(141mm) capped, 611/16"(170mm) posted. Price: $175.00
41	Namiki Falcon, SB (soft broad) Cursive Italic Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. The Namiki Falcon was Pilot’s entry into the world of flexible nibs and this one is extra special. They retired the “Namiki” name several years ago for these, so now what you see are called “Pilot Falcons” instead. Earlier pens are getting hard to find. The 14k Falcon nib here is a real treat. Richard Binder ground it to a smooth and expressive cursive italic that offers a line of 0.3mm on the cross stroke and 0.8mm on the downstroke. Cartridge/converter filler (CON-40 converter included.) Pen Length: 53/8"(137mm) capped, 57/16"(138mm) posted. Price: $195.00
42	Sheaffer Roseglow Balance, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Rose Glow is the hardest to find and most desirable of the Sheaffer Balance colors. This is a nice example. There is a bit of discoloration to the transparent barrel but it is still clear and the color is bright. It’s a full-sized pen, which makes it even harder to find. The 14K XX fine nib offers a line width of 0.3mm and was tuned by Richard Binder. Vacuum Filler. Pen Length: 53/8"(137mm) capped, 61/4"(159mm) posted. Price: $395.00

We grade pens according to the following condition scale. Within a grade, we use + or – to indicate shades of variation; for example, a pen that is B+ falls into the B grade and shows so little use that it is only marginally not A2.

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