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Pensee

Member Since 13 Sep 2012
Offline Last Active Aug 09 2015 02:48 PM
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Pens for the Well Heeled ?

22 June 2015 - 10:16 PM

http://https://www.e...l?ref=related-2

 

$75,000 for a Parker on etsy

 

Only $100,000

 

Wonder where he got his catalog of 'retail' prices?   :) 

 

 


How Long Would You Wait?

10 June 2015 - 10:40 PM

Hi everyone,

 

I'm reluctant to do this, but I could use some advice.

 

I'm posting off topic because I'm not out to stir up trouble.

 

If you e-mailed someone about volunteering, and that person replied, "Great to hear!  But hate to tell you that's not my job any more.  I'm forwarding your e-mail to Mr. So & So."

 

"Mr. So & So" happens to be in a very high position of authority and is probably quite busy.

 

What's an appropriate time to wait for a reply?  A week?  A month? 

 

E-mail him direct even though that doesn't seem to have worked in the past?

 

Suggestions welcome.  Wish I could be more specific, but prefer to err on the side of discretion. : )

 

thanks in advance

 

--Bruce


E-Bay: Waterman Franken-Pen or Legit?

07 June 2015 - 11:54 PM

HI everyone,

 

Not making fun of the guy.  For all I know he just snagged it at estate sale, or I hope someone didn't pull the wool over his eyes if he has thrift shop.

 

Consider myself fairly knowledgable about early Watermans by now, so just want to make sure haven't missed something.

 

Ebay: 251901091028

 

52_TrefoilAg_BCHR_RegPatNib_zpszdh1fcoh.

 

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Seller Description:

 
"For your consideration, we offer this Waterman 52 lever-filled fountain pen in black hard rubber with a chased barrel. The sterling silver Art Nouveau filigree overlay in a trefoil vine pattern features an ample engravable space on the barrel."
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OK, so....
 
452 = NY or reg pat nib & Ag over BHR
 
412 psf = NY ideal nib & Ag over BHR
 
"52" with Ag over BCHR?  - Franken-pen or did they do that? 
 
thx
 
--Bruce

Monarch Size Stationary Anyone?

07 May 2015 - 07:44 PM

Hi everyone,

 

Is there such a thing as vinatge paper?

 

Time to reorder Crane 100% cotton 32# Monarch size stationary & envelopes.

 

According to Crane's site-- "No Longer Available."

 

http://www.crane.com...nvelopes/cs7116

 

Say it ain't so!

I've found this paper seems to give me the best lines with no feathering or bleed-through.  Disappointing if they've stopped making it in a nice 'in between' size.

 

A local stationer some in stock, but it's  per sheet  at what I'd thought was a ridiculous price.

Now I'm thinking of buying the whole darned blue box!

 

Before I go paper crazy though.

 

Anyone know where I can get this size in 100% cotton, off white color?

 

thx

 

--Bruce


Dude! Where's My Magazine!

30 April 2015 - 03:01 PM

Hi everyone

PCA & Pennant OK?

 

Reason I ask is membership renewal coming up & have only received one magazine.  (Winter 2014)

Spring 2015?  Summer 2014?  Fall 2014?  Charlize Theron swimsuit edition?

Anyone else have gap(s) in subscription? 

 

So far, e-mail to Editor, Prez, and VP = no reply.  An e-mail to "AssocEditor" bounced.  : (

 

What gives? 

 

thx

--Bruce