======================================================================== Nib Noise Volume 2 Number 3 ======================================================================== Welcome to Nib Noise. This newsletter is a joint effort of Richard Binder and Don Fluckinger. We hope you'll enjoy reading this month's issue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Broad Strokes" by Richard Binder ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As great as the Parker "51" was -- and still is -- there's a pen without which the "51" might never have made it off the starting block. This month Richard profiles the Vacumatic, introduced in 1932 and in its own right one of the greatest pens of the 20th century. Read the article: http://www.richardspens.com/?prof=vac ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Extra Fine Points" by Don Fluckinger ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What attracts us to different pens? Why do we vigorously chase down certain models, especially pens that at first seem plain, or ugly, or second-rate? Here Don tries to quantify what happens as we "grow up" in the hobby. Read the article: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=extrafine.htm&refp=xf0603.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pens for Sale ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I've put up some very nice newly-restored vintage pens (and one modern one) for sale. Please check them out. Esterbrook ---------- Uncommon white SJ with Pastel Green jewels, NOS 1556 nib. Condition: B. Price: $100.00 Black J, 9668 nib. Condition: B. Price: $35.00 Gray J, NOS 1551 nib. Condition: B. Price: $37.50 Copper LJ, NOS 1551 nib. Condition: B. Price: $37.50 Esterbrooks for sale: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=sale_est.htm Parker ------ 1946 Black Vacumatic, Blue Diamond clip, F nib. Condition: B+. Price: $130.00 Burgundy 45, 14K XF nib. Condition: B. Price: $55.00 Modern green Frontier, 1.5-mm crisp italic nib. Condition: A2. Price: $50.00 Parkers for sale: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=sale_pkr.htm Sheaffer -------- 1933/1934 Marine Green Pearl Balance 3-25, short round ball humped clip, custom retipped/reground 14K flex cursive italic nib. Condition: B+. Price: $155.00 Green White Dot Snorkel Statesman, PdAg M Triumph nib. Condition: B. Price: $85.00 Black Touchdown Imperial, 14K F "Dolphin" nib. Condition: A1/A2. Price: $45.00 Blue White Dot Touchdown Imperial, 14K M Inlaid Nib. Condition: B. Price: $50.00 Sheaffers for sale: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=sale_she.htm Other ----- Green Ray Waterman's Ink-Vue Senior, 14K No. 3 Keyhole flex nib. Condition: B+. Price: $250.00 Black Eversharp Skyline Standard, longitudinal-line GF cap, firm M nib. Condition: B-. Price: $60.00 Others for sale: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=sale_oth.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the Reader's Corner ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My site's Reader's Corner features a monthly pick, a book that I like and think that you might enjoy, too. This month's pick is one of the most enjoyable fountain pen books I've seen in a long time: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=acc_txt.htm#readerscorner My monthly pick also appears as a link on my welcome page. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What's Inside Your Pen? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I introduced Set 2 of my fountain pen anatomy posters at the Chicago show, and they were so popular that I've had to go to a second printing. Don't miss out this time! This set features Sheaffer's Snorkel and the Parker "51" (aerometric version). These posters feature full-color highly detailed 3D cutaway illustrations; they are 8-1/2"x11", professionally printed on high-gloss heavy paper, and they're great for framing. Check them out on my Web site's Accessories page: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=acc_txt.htm Set 1 is also available, showing a typical lever filler and the Parker Vacumatic. Buy both sets together and save a buck on the price -- and save two bucks on the shipping, as all four posters can ride as chealy as two. ======================================================================== If you received this newsletter from Richard Binder, you are a subscriber. If not, you can subscribe by sending a mail message to richard@richardspens.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line, or by clicking on this link: mailto:richard@richardspens.com?subject=SUBSCRIBE To unsubscribe from this newsletter, send a mail message to richard@richardspens.com with UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line, or click on this link: mailto:richard@richardspens.com?subject=UNSUBSCRIBE Note: We will never sell your name or email address. Your privacy is as important to us as it is to you.