14 replies to this topic

[david i]

Another reason (besides the massive library of old pen literature/catalogues) to join Pen Collectors of America. Rumor has it next issue of PENnant Magazine will have some nice black pens in it.

[John Jenkins]

That is a really nice shot!

Black pens are so underappreciated.

(and btw, last night I finished loading Pen World volume six to the PCA library. More in the works.)

JJ

[AZuniga]

When I read David’s topic I thought it was a good time to show some of my beloved black pens

Mont Blanc 45, PBF
Kaweco 662, Safety
Aristokrat, PF
A.W.Faber 694, Safety
Orion 474, LF
Ford
Osmia Extra, PBF
Soennecken Praesidetnt 1, PBF
Conklin Endura, LF
No name or number but made by MB with a MB nib, Safety
Parker 51, cap specially made by Kullok for BPS

[Josephine]

I ADORE black pens. These are just DROOL worthy!

[John Danza]

Black pens rock, especially when they're hard rubber!

[FarmBoy]

Isaacson

I thought you liked striped pens, or has Erano gotten to you?

Todd

[David Nishimura]

They are striped. Black stripes.

[david i]

They are striped. Black stripes.

Indeed

Reminds me of the frequent emails I receive, asking if a black Vac is mismatch, since the Shadow Wave, "Long Windows", or typical ringed-clarity barrel in question is paired with a solid black cap. I point out that nearly all Vacs have different barrel and cap plastic, the barrels having "color + clear" the caps having "color + black". When the pen's color is black, you just can't see the black+black stripes of the cap, so it appears to be merely black. Think of all that wasted energy making black-on-black laminates for the cap. Seems so silly...

-d

[david i]

Isaacson

I thought you liked striped pens, or has Erano gotten to you?

Todd

Dude, I'm like first-fandom in the Society "which cannot be named". I probably have more black pens lying around than he does. Of course, I have a few more pens all told lying around, too

-d

[Christof Z]

They are striped. Black stripes.

Go for Black stripes!!











…and Black hard rubber!




Christof

Edited by Christof Z, 01 August 2013 - 09:35 AM.

[Widget]

Christof your pics are gorgeous I'm so jealous. Like the pens as well.

[tenney]

Oh, Christof... always posting such tantalizing pictures.

[Christof Z]

Thanks for the kind words my friends. BTW: I just joined the PCA and am looking forward for the PENnant!
Christof
PS: got a new pen in the mail today...guess...it's a fine Waterman's 55 in BLACK HR, ha!

Edited by Christof Z, 02 August 2013 - 11:52 AM.

[Greg Minuskin]

Incredible photos, and collection of pens! If I was not in the business, I would be a collector for sure.

Greg Minuskin
greg@gregminuskin.com
www.gregminuskin.com

[Christof Z]

Finally, my very first Pennant arrived today in the morning, right in time!

Edited by Christof Z, 07 September 2013 - 02:45 PM.