Monthly Pen Show Tray 10-2024

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	Eversharp Demi Skyline Dubonnet Red, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. A fairly uncommon model with a grooved gold filled cap sporting longitudinal lines. These gems are getting harder to find and pens with uncommon cap variations such as this are becoming a rarity. The fine 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Length: 415/16" (125mm) capped, 51/16" (129mm) posted. Price: $155.00
02	Eversharp Skyline Jet Black, XX-Fine Flex  Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This jet black beauty is sporting a killer nib making this an absolute joy to write with. A standard size Skyline, the 14K nib offers a line variation of 0.3mm to 1.1mm. One of the best flex nibs from the 40s. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 51/4"(133mm) capped, 55/8"(143mm) posted. Price: $225.00
03	No Name Gold Filled, Extra Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Every once in a while we come across a beautiful and well made pen that just doesn't have any identifying marks. This is one of those pens. Snap fit cap both in closed and posted positions, this is simply a very nice looking pen that is perfect for daily use. It looks great and better yet it writes well. Extra Fine nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. Converter/Cartridge Filler. Pen Length: 53/8"(137mm) capped, 63/32"(154mm) posted. Price: $75.00
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: $155.00
05	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: $155.00
06	Parker Vacumatic Black Major, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Produced in the 4Q1947 this Vacumatic has the best clarity in the barrel that we have seen. While it looks absolutely new, there were signs of ink when the diaphragm was replaced. The 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Vacumatic Filler. Pen Length: 51/16" (129mm) capped, 6" (152mm) posted. Price:$175.00
07	Parker Vacumatic Golden Pearl Major, Broad Stub Nib
SOLD Condition: B. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings. Pens like this don't come around often. The date code is no longer visible but was produced between 1942 and 1947. What really sets this one apart is the nib. Believed to be a factory nib as there are no markings from known retippers on the nib. The 14K nib offers a line width of  a very generous 1.1mm. Vacumatic Filler. Pen Length: 51/16" (129mm) capped, 6" (152mm) posted. Price: $250.00
08	Parker Vacumatic Silver Pearl Debutante, XXF Flex Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Produced in 1Q1947, this is one you will not see again. Several years ago Richard Binder flexed the nib and boy did he do a standup job. The 14K Parker nib offers a line variation of 0.2mm to 1.3mm when flexed. This is something you will not see again. Vacuum Filler. Pen Length: 413⁄16"(122mm) capped, 59/16"(141mm) posted. Price: $250.00
09	Parker 51 Cedar Blue Vacumatic, Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Beautiful pen from the 1Q1945. We don't often find wartime 51s and this one is a gem sporting a gold filled cap. 14K Parker extra fine nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. Vacumatic Filler. Length: 59⁄16"(141mm) capped, 6"(152mm) posted. Price: $175.00
10	Sheaffer BCHR Student Special, Broad Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Beautiful hard to find 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. A real gem. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 49/16"(116mm) capped, 511/16"(145mm) posted. Price: $165.00
11	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
12	Sheaffer Balance Craftsman Golden Brown, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Beautiful full length slender Balance Craftsman, most likely from the WWII era.  Fine 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm.  Lever Filler. Pen Length: 57/16" (138mm) capped, 6" (152mm) posted Price: $140.00
13	Sheaffer Carmine Milady Balance, XXF Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This one is a bit of an anomaly. The pen barrel is marked as 350 which is a Miss Universe, but it has a Feathertouch nib which was used on the Milady. Based on what we found while restoring the pen, it had to be done in the 40s or 50s. The 14K Feathertouch nib offers a line width of 0.3mm. Vacuum Filler.  Pen Length: 515⁄16"(151mm) capped, 6916"(167mm) posted. Price: $110.00
14	Sheaffer Balance Grey Pearl Miss Universe, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Our joy for the Sheaffer Balance continues with a stunning grey pearl. This model is sporting a #3 Sheaffer nib that offers a stroke width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Length: 413⁄16"(122mm) capped, 55/8"(143mm) posted. Price: $135.00
15	Sheaffer Balance Junior 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. Another anomaly as this should have a Junior nib but has a #3 instead. My best guess is this was repaired in the 50s and the only nib they had available was a #3. The 14K #3 Sheaffer nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Length: 51⁄8"(130mm) capped, 57/8"(149mm) posted. Price: $145.00
16	Sheaffer Milady Golden Brown, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Another Sheaffer we cannot quite track down the exact model. While the wire cap band would suggest a Craftsman, the original price of $5.00 vs. $3.50 tells us this is a Milady. The 14K Feather Touch nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 51⁄16"(129mm) capped, 53/4"(146mm) posted. Price: $135.00
17	Sheaffer Balance Carmine Milady, XXF Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Our joy for Sheaffer Balances finishes off with a vacuum fill Milady in our favorite Carmine. 14K Feather Touch nib offers a line width of 0.3mm. VacuumFiller. Pen Length: 413/16"(123mm) capped, 55/8"(143mm) posted. Price: $145.00
18	Sheaffer Touchdown Valiant Burgundy, Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Produced in the 1950s this is one of Sheaffer's classic designs that did away with the lever fillers. This also was the pen that led to the Snorkel filler. The extra fine 14K nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. Touchdown Filler. Pen Length: 53/8"(137mm) capped, 61/8"(156mm) posted. Price: $135.00
19	Sheaffer Pastel Grey Statesman Snorkel , Extra Fine Nib,
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Our first Snorkel is a wonderful pen with a PdAg Triumph nib. While marked as a fine nib, this pen puts down a 0.4mm extra fine line with no pressure. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 55⁄8"(143mm) capped, 63/8"(162mm) posted. Price: $120.00
20	Sheaffer Pastel Green Statesman Snorkel, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. A wonderful Snorkel with a great size nib to boot. The medium PdAg Triumph nib offers a line width of 0.6mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 55⁄8"(143mm) capped, 63/8"(162mm) posted. Price: $120.00
21	Sheaffer Black Admiral Snorkel, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. One of my favorite pens and the same model that my father had in high school. These are wonderful pens that are easy to use and are the cleanest to fill. The 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 55⁄8"(143mm) capped, 63/8"(162mm) posted. Price: $120.00
22	Franklin-Christoph Model 27 Collegia, XXF Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This now discontinued metal pen from Franklin-Christoph was made in the early to mid 2010s and is perfect for someone who likes a bit of weight to their pen. It features an XXF steel nib customized for F-C by Jim Rouse that gives a line width of 0.3mm. Original box included. Converter/Cartridge Filler. Pen Length: 51⁄2"(140mm) capped, 65/8"(168mm) posted.Price: $135.00
23	Franklin-Christoph, Rollerball
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. While I cannot be positive of the model number, this is very similar to the Collegia. The two look great together. This solid pen was made in the mid-2010s and is now discontinued. It is perfect for daily use and is another one great for lovers of metal pens. Includes working refill. >Pen Length: 51⁄2"(140mm) capped, 63/4"(172mm) posted. Price: $85.00
24	Sheaffer 1000S Bright Chrome CT Slimline Slim Targa, Broad Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This slender classic of the ‘80s is perfect for carrying with a notebook or in a small portfolio. It features an uncommon broad steel nib that writes with a line width of 0.8mm. Uses Slim Targa cartridges/converters. Pen Length: 55/16" (135mm) capped, 534" (146mm) posted. Price: $95.00
25	Bexley Continental, Broad Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This early Bexley pen appears to be new old stock and has only been filled once or twice to test the nib. It features a broad steel nib that produces of line width of 0.8mm. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 57/16"(138mm) capped, 61/2"(165mm) posted. Price: $65.00
26	Pilot Super 300 Seirei Nuri “Dragonfly Wing” Maki-e, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. The Super series of pens were Pilot’s flagship line from the mid-1950s into the 1960s. Most were made in plain black plastic and maki-e versions were available at much higher cost. This one features the “seirei nuri” or “dragonfly wing” maki-e technique done by hand by Pilot using traditional methods. Maki-e pens today can cost thousands. Beautiful high quality vintage examples such as this can be found for much less. Quarter-turn switch filler (you unscrew the pen and turn a lever to fill the pen). 14k fine nib provides a line width of 0.3mm. Switch Filler. Pen Length: 51⁄4"(133mm) capped, 513/16"(148mm) posted. Price: $475.00
27	Kumiai Maki-e Pocket Pen, Extra Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Kumiai was a well-regarded independent maker founded in the 1930s and their pocket pens feature their own 21k gold nibs. Urushi lacquer versions are uncommon and this one features a gorgeous reddish gold foil effect on the sides of the cap and barrel. It has a name in Japanese neatly engraved on the barrel. Extra fine 21k gold nib produces a line of 0.4mm. Uses Platinum converter not included. Pen Length: 47/8" (124mm) capped, 534" (146mm) posted. Price: $375.00
28	Japanese STORK Red Celluloid, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Parker’s Vacumatic was a sensation when it was released. Pen companies around the world emulated the stacked celluloid pattern Parker used for decades. This pen was made in Japan in the early-1950s using a Vacumatic-like stacked red celluloid that really pops. The clip is also visually striking and unique. Marked “STORK” on the barrel. The gold plated steel Posting nib writes like a western medium and is super smooth. It produces a line width of 0.6mm. Quite the rare pen. Aerometric Filler. Pen Length: 5" (127mm) capped, 55<8" (143mm) posted. Price: $185.00
29	Pelikan War-time 100N Green Marble, Flexible Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. In 1937 Pelikan introduced the 100N model as a new version of their original model 100. During the war, gold and other strategic materials were restricted so pen manufacturers had to adapt. This is one of those pens that features a “CN” chromium-nickel steel nib. They were only made for a few years in this configuration and are now difficult to find. The war-time steel nib is delightfully flexible and produces an interesting line variation of 0.7mm to 1.6mm downstroke and a cross stroke of 0.3mm. Piston Filler. Pen Length: 45/8"(118mm) capped, 65/16"(160mm) posted. Price: $450.00
30	Pilot Elite Black (Full Size), Medium Manifold Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. Pilot’s Elite series of pens were their signature models in the late-1960s and early 1970s. This later full-sized version features a transparent ink window at the bottom of the section. It was made on December 5, 1968. The 14k gold manifold nib is an exceptionally smooth writer with a line width of 0.5mm. Uses Pilot CON-40/CON-20 converters or modern cartridges (not included).  Lever Filler. Pen Length: 51/2"(1140mm) capped, 6"(152mm) posted. Price: $145.00
31	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: $145.00
32	Maiora Capsule Limited Edition Purple, Medium Nib
Condition: A1. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This brand new Italian beauty was released several years ago as a limited edition of 38 pieces in this color at an original MSRP of $595. It was made in Napoli and features Maiora’s “converter special” filling system with a removable blind cap and brass piston rod that allows you to fill it like a traditional piston filler. Includes original box and papers which may or may not be correct for this model. No ink included. Converter special filling system (included). Its 14k medium nib should produce a line width of 0.6mm based on measurements. Since this pen has never been inked, we have only inspected the nib and did not fill it. If you would like us to fill and tune the nib, let us know when you order it. Converter Filler. Length: 57/8" (149mm) capped, 65/16" (160mm) posted. Price: $395.00
33	Hinze Pen Co. Oversized Orange, Green, and Yellow, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This gorgeous custom pen was made by Hinze Pen Co. 3 or 4 years ago. It’s an oversized pen that posts, and features acrylic either made by Jonathan Brooks or Starry Night Resins (the previous owner could not remember). It’s perfect for someone who enjoys larger pens that are still light in weight. Has the Hinze logo set into the end of the cap. The medium #6 Jowo steel nib produces a line width of 0.6mm and is available for a custom grind if desired. Cartridge/converter filler. Pen Length: 61/8" (156mm) capped, 71/4" (184mm) posted. Price: $175.00
34	Hardy Penwrights Style 28 Purple, Blue, and Green, Medium Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Hardy Penwrights’ Style 28 features a straight cap and barrel with a house-made clip. This style does not post. The striking purple, blue, and green acrylic material appears to have been discontinued and suits the shape well. Its medium steel Hardy Penwrights marked #6 Jowo nib produces a line of 0.6mm and is available for a custom grind if desired. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Converter not included. Pen Length: 55/8" (156mm) capped, Non-posting. Price: $165.00
35	Hinze Pen Co. Oversized Purple, Gold, and Silver, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This stunning custom pen was made by Hinze Pen Co. 3 or 4 years ago. It’s an oversized pen that posts, and features acrylic either made by Jonathan Brooks or Starry Night Resins (the previous owner could not remember). The purple, gold, and silver acrylic really pops. It is not quite as long as the other Hinze pen we have available, but it still oversized in diameter. Has the Hinze logo set into the end of the cap. The medium #6 Jowo steel nib produces a line width of 0.6mm and is available for a custom grind if desired. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Length: 515/16" (151mm) capped, 71/16" (179mm) posted. Price: $175.00
36	Hardy Penwrights Style 28 Yellow and Orange, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Hardy Penwrights’ Style 28 features a straight cap and barrel with a house-made clip. This style does not post. The yellow and orange acrylic material appears to have been discontinued and suits the shape well. Its medium steel Hardy Penwrights marked #6 Jowo nib produces a line of 0.6mm and is available for a custom grind if desired. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Converter not included. Pen Length: 59/16" (141mm) capped, Non-posting. Price: $165.00
37	Hardy Penwrights Style 18 Red, White, and Black, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This pen is a now-discontinued Style 18 model which is similar yet larger than the current Style 10-R retro inspired pen. This one is full-sized in a very striking acrylic reminiscent of “Clown” and “Halloween” materials from the golden age of celluloid pens. It was possibly a custom order. The original nib was replaced by a medium steel Montegrappa nib that produces a line of 0.6mm and is available for a custom grind if desired. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Converter not included. Pen Length: 511/16" (135mm) capped, 73/16" (148mm) posted. Price: $185.00
38	Sheaffer Balance Oversize Roseglow, Pencil
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Rose Glow is the most desirable of Sheaffer’s Balance colors and finding the largest size they made is quite difficult. This matching oversized pencil is even harder to find than the fountain pen. Oversized fountain pens in this color often fetch $1500 or more. It has minimal age-related shrinkage as shown by the smaller than usual gap between the 2 parts of the pencil. Don’t miss this chance to add a rare pencil to your collection. Fully functional pencil. Pencil Length: 59/16" (130mm). Price: $250.00
39	Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Sage Green, Medium Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sage Green is one of the harder to find Snorkel colors and this one is restored and ready to enjoy. These pens are so much fun to use and collect. The palladium silver medium TRIUMPH nib offers a line width of 0.6mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 55/16" (135mm) capped, 61/4" (159mm) posted. Price: $185.00
40	Navy Conical Nib Pen, XXF Semi-Flex Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This unique and unusual pen was made in Japan during the early 1950s. The pen maker Navy is known for their unique nibs and breather holes and this is an excellent example of that. It features a conical nib, similar to Sheaffer’s Triumph nibs, with a breather hole in the shape of an anchor. It is a very pleasant springy XXF steel nib that produces a line width of 0.3mm to 0.6mm. Aerometric Filler. Pen Length: 55/16" (135mm) capped, 513/16" (148mm) posted. Price: $150.00
41	Sheaffer Targa 675 Regency Stripe Classic, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sheaffer's full-sized Targa is a classic of 1980s design and is one of the most reliable pens to use every day. This elegant black and gold finish is understated and beautiful. It’s perfect for everyday or special occasions. Its 14k fine inlaid nib writes with a line of 0.4mm. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Converter not included. Length: 55/16" (135mm) capped, 61/16" (154mm) posted. Price: $165.00
42	Sheaffer Targa 1001XG Brushed Chrome GT Classic, Fine Nib
Condition: B+. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This simple and elegant chrome Targa with gold trim is ready to become your favorite everyday writer. It features Sheaffer’s classic 14k inlaid gold nib in fine that writes with a line of 0.4mm. Targas offer tremendous value and are wonderful to use. Uses Sheaffer cartridges/converters (not included). Pen Length: 51/2" (151mm) capped, 63/16" (179mm) posted. Price: $145.00

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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