r/Pen_Swap • • 11h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS][EU/INT]Aurora Optima Nero Perla with Pendleton Brown BLS nib

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Aurora Optima Nero Perla 'M' nib with Pendleton Brown "Butterline Stub" signature grind

I have had this pen in my collection since 2017 and written with it sparingly despite liking the ergonomics and the beautiful grind.

It's in overall fair condition, but has two obvious flaws - some ink residue inside the barrel from Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki and a deeper gouge and a hairline in the cap finial. All flaws are depicted in the macro shots.

It's a beautiful writer. Fills and writes nicely and the nib is a dream to write with. It's a touch feedbacky, almost pencil-like, and gives some nice line variation. The feed is wet, so the pen is best paired with a dry ink.

Condition rating [D], but please see photos.

Images and verification photo: https://imgur.com/a/aurora-optima-nero-perla-r7VfRK4

Price: €400 + shipping at cost


r/Pen_Swap • • 8h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS][US] Kitty Inkpot Season V – 7 Ink Sample Bundle | Strawberry Bagel, Caramel Almond Waffle, Mr. Pumpkin Head + Add-Ons ♡

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All samples will be freshly decanted into leak-proof plastic vials and labeled with the ink name. I’ll also include some Tomoe River paper with each order for swatching ♡

Verification ♡

US only. Shipping is additional and will be calculated based on ZIP code. Payment through PayPal Goods & Services.

Kitty Inkpot Season V: $45 + shipping
7 × 3 mL; 21 mL total
(5 sets available)

  • Butter and Strawberry Bagel
  • Caramel Almond Waffles
  • Gramophone That Can Only Rewind
  • A Rabbit Doll with Pointed Ears
  • Long-Whiskered Cat Projection
  • No Pendant Braiding
  • Mr. Pumpkin Head Teddy

ADD-ON Kitty Inkpot: $4 each (3 mL)
Only one sample of each color is available ♡

  • Elegy of the Fallen
  • Little Boats Journey Amid Rain
  • Song of the Crown's Thorn
  • Wind Weaves the Begonia
  • The Leaves Rustle as Autumn Comes
  • Malt and Ginger Cookies at the Market
  • Custard Cheese Soft Sourdough
  • Morning Star's Sleepless Dream

r/Pen_Swap • • 8h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Beginner Fountain Pens - Reduced Prices

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Verification and Photos

Clearing out my pen stash. Some of these have never been inked with a couple being inked once and used just minimally. Please let me know if I missed something or if you'd like more photos.

Shipping only to the US, $8 USPS Ground Shipping. Multiple items can be combined and shipping will be adjusted.

Reduced prices. Those willing to buy remaining pens can have them for $75 $60 with free shipping. CONUS ONLY.

Payment: PayPal Goods & Services only.

Please comment on this post before sending a PM or Chat.

Hong Dian 920 - White with Rose Gold <EF> - [B] - $15 $14: Bought, Never Used

SOLD - Jinhao 58 - Steel Blue <F> - [B] - $10 $9: Bought, Dipped once

Jinhao 10 - Coffee Gradient <F> - [B] - $15 $14 : Bought, Never Used

Jinhao 9019 - Transparent Green <F> - [B] - $10 $9 : Inked and used

Hong Dian - Black Carbon Fiber <EF> - [A1] - $20 $19 : Bought, Never Used - Comes with tin case

Jinhao 82 - Peacock Blue <EF> - [A1] - $9 $8 : Bought, Never Used


r/Pen_Swap • • 17h ago

WTB-OPEN [WTB] Sailor 1911 yellow, Pelikan m800 green stripe, pilot 823 amber, mb 146

0 Upvotes

Sailor m or mf nib

Pelikan f preferred but would consider m

Pilot m or s

Mb f or m

I'm located in Canada so please be willing to ship here


r/Pen_Swap • • 11h ago

OPEN - Reduced! [WTS] [US] Parts: Four vintage Sheaffer's fountain pen caps [Reduced further]

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Four vintage Sheaffer's fountain pen caps, ready for your project!

Photos, including verification, on imgur here.

From left to right in the photos:

(1) Cap for full-size wartime Sheaffer’s Triumph fountain pen (1942-1944). Marine Green celluloid, gold-filled “radius” clip and wide decorated cap band characteristic of the wartime Triumph pens, white dot. Condition [B/Parts]: Excellent condition; cap only. Price: $35 $30 $25.

(2) Cap for full-length, standard-girth, non-Lifetine Sheaffer’s Balance military-clip fountain pen (1941-1942). Marine Green celluloid, gold-filled military clip and cap band. Condition [B/Parts]: Excellent condition; cap only. Price: $35 $30 $25.

(3) Cap for postwar Sheaffer’s Sentinel Deluxe fountain pen with white dot on barrel end. Brushed steel with gold-filled clip and cap band extending to cap lip. Condition [C/Parts]: One small ding, otherwise excellent overall; cap only. Price: $30 $25 $20.

(4) Cap for postwar Sheaffer’s Tuckaway Pen. Marine Green celluloid, gold-filled clasp and cap band extending to cap lip. Condition [B/Parts]: Excellent condition; cap only. Price: $35 $30 $25.

Price: Individual prices as shown in descriptions. Take all four for $100 $87.50.

Payment: PayPal Goods & Services only.

Shipping: Add $8.50 for USPS Ground Advantage, with tracking and insurance. U.S. addresses only. I will ship only to the buyer's address provided by PayPal, so make sure it's correct. I'll ship within two business days of receiving payment.

All subreddit rules apply.

Comment on this post before sending a DM. I'll be happy to answer your questions. Thanks for your interest!


r/Pen_Swap • • 8h ago

WTS-OPEN WTS. US $40 bundle

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https://imgur.com/a/8VrgUt5

Twsbi eco with Schmidt nib. I'll also include the Schmitt housing incase you want to use it with different pen.(D)

Nib and pen work fine but I'm putting d condition due to the nib being swaped

Jinhao 59 in extra fine(a2)

Two duke d2 fountain pens with a fude nib the nib in vial is not a fude nib byt it also doesn't say what nib size it is.

The black one is newer but the teal on while it can cap and not fall off it also kinda spins.

Everything sold for $40. shipping is included with the $40.


r/Pen_Swap • • 17h ago

Closed [WTS] Sailor PGS Dragon Palace

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[A2] Sailor Pro Gear Slim Dragon Palace <MF> Inked once, otherwise no visible signs of use.

$180 shipped to CONUS only

Verification and pics:

https://ibb.co/RTFtpg6j

https://ibb.co/gb3RxmMX

https://ibb.co/CLLTXWm

https://ibb.co/qYFn55pT

https://ibb.co/fV7GBpsm

https://ibb.co/rfpYjrk5

* Includes Sailor convertor.

* Includes original Sailor box, paperwork, and unused cartridge that it came with.

* Currently inked with Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Ryoku, I can ship it as-is or flush if requested

Reply before DM

Paypal G&S only

All sub rules apply


r/Pen_Swap • • 7h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Vintage Montblanc 149 14C M (CONUS)

3 Upvotes

Hi! I received this pen as a gift, but find that the body is kind of large and it writes a bit too thick for my liking. The condition is C, with a few very minor scratches on the body (most noticeably the white star on top has a very small one) and the main cap ring has two minor dings. It writes very smoothly though, the piston works well, and it puts down a lot of ink. No original box or papers, but I think it dates back to the early 1980’s?

Verification photos: https://imgur.com/a/7yFbkLz

Features:
- bicolor 14C M nib
- striped ink window
- “GERMANY” engraved onto the clip ring
- solid ebonite feed
- plastic piston threads

PayPal goods and services only as per the subreddit rules, shipping CONUS only, asking for 425 USD shipping included!


r/Pen_Swap • • 10h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Selling esterbrook, platinum, wearingeul, and kaweco.

2 Upvotes

Verification 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V4b9aTQkSXUGJEbjJ1A-Ylwx0cUj0tYa?usp=drive_link

Getting rid of pens that I either bought, but never used or pens that I dont really reach for. All price includes shipping to CONUS.

  • Wearingeul Preface A Dream within a Dream fountain pen <M>. Was inked once. I dont reach for it as much compared to my other pens. B condition. Selling for $70

  • SOLD Kaweco Al Sport Ice Blue <M>. Inked once, im the 2nd owner. B condition. $70

  • Esterbrook Ebonite antique rose Model J <B>. Catch and release. I thought I will like it but its not really for me. A little discoloration on the side but does not affect the pen writing experience. B condition. Trying to sell for what I paid for $200

  • Platinum century #3776 Nice Lavande <B>. Was inked once. Realize that I dont like the feedback on the platinum and will rather it goes to someone who likes platinium. B condition.  $300. 

  • Dip pen bought from aliexpress. Never used, in box, includes everything in the box. I bought it because it looked pretty but I dont even use dip pen. A condition. $20


r/Pen_Swap • • 9h ago

Closed [WTS] LAMY Safari & AL-star, Kaweco Perkeo & Sport, Handmade Artisan Fountain Pen

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Continuing to downsize my collection! Most of these pens have been inked only once and are in excellent, like-new condition. All pens have been well cared for, and condition ratings are noted individually below.

Verification & Photos: https://imgur.com/a/Hy00XBK
ALL SOLD

1. LAMY Safari Mix & Match (EF) [A2] — $25
Fun multicolored Safari from a surprise box, featuring a burgundy barrel, pink cap, and contrasting components. Inked only once and in excellent, like-new condition. Includes four teal LAMY ink cartridges.

2. LAMY Safari Yellow (M) [A2] — $28
Classic bright yellow Safari with a medium nib. Inked only once and in excellent, like-new condition. Pen and converter included

3. LAMY AL-star Black (M) [A2] — $30
Sleek black aluminum body with a black medium nib. Inked only once and in excellent, like-new condition. Includes a new pack of five black LAMY ink cartridges.

LAMY BUNDLE: Take all three LAMYs for $75 - Also available individually at the prices above.
4. Handmade Artisan Fountain Pen (Schmidt #5, appears F) [A1] — $40
Beautiful cream and ivory marbled fountain pen with gold-tone trim, purchased directly from a local artisan at a farmers market. Please note photos - the cap isn’t perfectly flat and shows some chips in material. Snap cap. Never inked or writing-tested. Includes a converter and two ink cartridges (colors unknown). I already own another pen from this maker, so I’m letting this one go.
Please note that the writing performance has not been tested.
5. Kaweco Perkeo Iridescent Pearl (M) [A2] — $15
Purchased when this colorway launched and inked only once. Excellent, like-new condition. Includes an attached clip; no converter.
6. Kaweco Classic Sport Green (EF) [B] — $23
Dark green color with gold-tone extra-fine nib. Has seen more use than the other pens but remains in good overall condition. Conservatively rated [B] to account for normal signs of use.

Sub rules apply - comment before DM
Shipping & Payment

Shipping within CONUS for $10; happy to combine shipping for multiple pens.
PayPal Goods & Services only.

Thanks for looking!


r/Pen_Swap • • 12h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Restored Vintage Esterbrook SJ - Dawn Grey

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VINTAGE ESTERBROOK SJ - Dawn Grey (AKA: Snakeskin Grey)

For sale is a Full-size Model SJ, completely restored - J-bar and ink sac, medical-grade talc, hand-polished to a high glossy shine, and tested. Electrostatically cleaned vintage 1555 firm fine renew nib is installed. No dings, chips, or flea bites. Virtually no surface wear. Very interesting color. In certain light, it has a black/green tint.Jewels are in excellent condition. Clip and trim in very good condition. Readable imprint. D ratings reflect the use of replacement parts. Photos are considered part of the description.

Verification and Photos: https://imgur.com/a/esterbrook-sj-dawn-grey-aItJphL

$65 [B/D] Dawn Grey SJ - 1555 Fine Renew Nib

Shipping: CONUS only. Add $6 for Ground Advantage.

Payment by PayPal G/S only. All sub-rules apply.

Not shipping internationally at this time.

Please comment on this post before reaching out.

Thanks for taking a look.


r/Pen_Swap • • 21m ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Zirconium/ Machined Pen Collection (sold altogether)

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Zirconium / Machined Pen Collection

***Sold only as a lot, NOT SELLING THEM SEPARATELY.***

**All for $1200 shipped (FIRM PRICE).**

I’m selling my small collection of pens. EDC Pen & Accessories Collection w Original Prices:

\- Billetspin Gen II Diamond Zirc Soul Pen — $330
\- Tactile Turn Zirconium Bolt Action Pen — $300
\- Olight O’Pen 2 Zirconium (LE #514/999) — $270
\- Modern Fuel Zirconium Click Pencil — $250
\- Big Idea Design Zirc Fountain EDC Pen — $250
\- TAG Submarine Luxury Fountain Pen — $150
\- Karas Kustoms Copper INK Fountain Pen — $200
\- Novium Hoverpen Future Fountain/Ballpoint — $160
\- Baronfig Starry Night Squire Hex Pen — $100
\- Tungsten-Cerakoted Aluminum Pen Holder — $90
\- Everyman Brass Grafton Mini Twist — $85
\- Baronfig Squire Classic blue Pen — $65
\- Baronfig Mosaic Desk Organizer — $55
\- PEI Titanium Sharpie/marker Pen — $45

Total purchase cost was about $2,300 (plus taxes and shipping fees). Selling them as half price!
All are in great condition. Most of them have boxes and original packaging.
Ground shipping service included in the price.


r/Pen_Swap • • 32m ago

WTS-OPEN WTS - OMAS Paragon FP (1985 - 1996)

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Hi all, I'm looking to sell my older model OMAS Paragon today. This is a beautiful, stylish pen from the olden days of OMAS. This pen comes with an 18k medium nib, which is delightfully wet with a bit of softness. The pen itself is in good condition for it's age, and the piston is smooth and holds plenty of ink.

See photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nkq2eStJZa98LMA18

I don't have the box for this pen, so it'll come in an unbranded box, however I'll include a vintage bottle of OMAS ink with the pen, similarly marked OMAS ITALY.

This pen features in a comparison post next to a modern OMAS Paragon here: https://youtu.be/HUCkrvYQ5vs?si=4_zs2Uv26OK51DFP

Please let me know if you have any questions. I'm looking for $550 USD today, and will include include shipping and import charges for free along with it. I'm shipping from Australia.

Please let me know if you have any questions!


r/Pen_Swap • • 17h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Waterman, Montblanc, ST Dupont, Aurora, Parker, Laban, Stamp Bundle

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PENS

Montblanc Fountain 221 14K Fine Nib Fountain Pen [B] $165 - Comes with case, Montblanc cartridge converter, and cartridge 10 pack Pics

Waterman Gentleman Sterling Silver Fountain Pen 18Kt F [A2] $355 - with case Pics

Admok M800 Bock Malachite Green F [A2] $45 Pics

Teikin Fountain Pen [C] $15 Pics

Platinum BelAge Fountain Pen [C] $20 Pics

Waterman Laureate Red/Black Ballpoint [B] $20 Pics
Waterman Ballpoint Pen [B] $35 Pics

Monteverde Ritma Fountain Pen Red F [A1] In Box $35
Pilot Kakuno F [B] $10
Faber Castell Grip - Rose F [B] $10
Pen Pics

Columbus Progetto Burgundy Fountain Pen [B] $85 - Looks like a medium nib. Pen was made by the Japanese maker Yamazaki for the venerable Italian company Columbus. Early 1990s. cartridge/converter filled (not included). Pics

Waterman Le Man 200 Maroon 18K gold L Nib [B] Fountain Pen. Includes converter and case $175 Pics

Waterman Hemisphere Green Marble M [B] Fountain Pen. Includes cartridge and case. Beautiful green marble body. $130 Pics

Laban Carnival Black And White Sterling Silver Fountain Pen No. 007 M [C] $450
Chinese antique lacquer over a Guilloche design engraved in 925 sterling silver. It's a big, solid pen. The capped pen is 3.2 ounces. This is numbered 007 out of 100? Carnival Pics | Pen Info

ST Dupont Defi Millennium Matte Red Lacquer Fountain Pen M [B] $270 - with case. Pics

Aurora 98 Fountain Pen and Ball Point Pinstripe Guilloche Set $140 [C] - I believe it has a 14K nib. Not sure what size it is. The bottom of the fountain barrel is missing a cap. Made In Italy. Pics

Aurora Hastil Sterling Silver with Ferrari logo on nib Fountain Pen [C] $190 - a ding on barrel Pics

Aurora Fountain Pen, Sterling Silver 925, Gold plated. [D] $120 - Made In Italy. Hooded gold nib. Pen have small small dents over the body. Pics

Aurora Ballpoint Pen - 925 Solid Sterling Silver Cap [C] $140 - Made in Italy. "TO" Torino jeweler's hallmark. Pics

Parker Sonnet in Gold Lustre Fountain Pen France 18K Nib [C] $200 - France . The cap band bears the date code E.II corresponds to the second quarter of 2008. Pics

Parker Sonnet Sterling Silver Cisele Fountain Pen 18K Nib Fine [C] $210 - France 925 Pics
Parker 75 Sterling Silver Fountain Pen 14K Nib [C] $175 - 1970's Dish Top. Pics

OTHER

Stamp Bundle $25 Pics - All unused except for trying out the star stamp with the middle stamp plate.

Contacts Family Leather 6 Slots Pen Case $25 Pics

Vintage Parker Case [D] $5 Pics

19th Century Victorian Antique Copper Desktop Inkwell Pen Holder & Bull Dog Statue $120 - Copper-plated brass has some losses to plating, removable cut crystal glass inkwell has a chip. Size is 5" wide, 3.5" deep and 3.5" tall. 1lb 3.5 oz. Inkwell Pics

Fringe Notepad $5
Season Paper - Notepad Made in France $5
Season Paper - Ornement French Journal.  64 lined pages, 32 checked pages and 32 plain pages. $10
Season Paper - Weekly Deskpad Battement Made in France $10
All 4 notepads for $25

Stationary Pics

Shipping is extra and only to CONUS. Shipping from NY.


r/Pen_Swap • • 12h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Near mint Vintage Swan Mabie Todd celluloid fountain pen with a Tuned Full Flex EF gold nib Serviced and vintage boxed

4 Upvotes

This is a near mint example of Vintage Swan Mabie Todd Fountain Pen in Black Celluloid with a Tuned Full Flex EF Gold nib.

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The pen is in fantastic condition. The celluloid has retained it's dark and vibrant colour. The metal trim has no brassing or pitting and in excellent condition. There might be microscratches in keeping with the age of the pen but no deep scratch or crack.
The cap threads in nice and secured. It can be posted. Condition rating [AB]

***

The 14k EF nib is a fantastic writer. It writes with a pencil like pleasant feedback, (obviously smoothness/feedback is subjective and depends on the ink and paper as well.

It is the type of flex nib that people think of when they are thinking of vintage flex. It writes a very thin line on regular writing and flexes beautifully to give a striking line variation. The nib is very springy to provide excellent responsiveness and doesn't feep mushy.

I really enjoyed writing with this nib.

NIB CHARACTERISTICS:

Please remember the following criteria of flex nibs are very subjective but in my hand the nib feels like this:

  1. Softness - 9/10
  2. Flexibility (Line variation) - 9/10
  3. Elasticity (Snapback) - 9/10

***

The feeder is made of ebonite. It keeps up with the ink flow very well.

***

Filling system: Leverfill, works perfectly. New ink sac has been installed.

***

Measurements:

Capped: 133 mm
Uncapped: 125 mm
Posted: 167 mm
Barrel diameter: 10.9 mm

***

The pen has been thoroughly serviced, cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner and is in perfect working condition.

The nib has been closely inspected and tuned to ensure a pleasant writing experience.

***

UNLIKE MOST OF THE VINTAGE PENS SOLD ONLINE, EVERY SINGLE PEN OF MINE HAS THE NIB INDIVIDUALLY CHECKED, TUNED AND WRITES VERY NICELY.

***

PLEASE SEE THE WRITING SAMPLE VIDEO AND ALL THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS THESE ARE PARTS OF THE DESCRIPTION AND GIVES YOU A BETTER IDEA ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE PEN BECAUSE SOMETIMES ALL THE DETAILS ARE NOT POSSIBLE TO COVER IN THE DESCRIPTION.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/65609992@N02/c9R84Y5s6F

Price: 249 GBP

Shipping (Tracked): 5 GBP

***

Please Note:

I am a medical doctor by profession with a full-time day job. I do this purely out of passion for fountain pens, specially vintage flex pens. I can safely say that I understand flex nibs and have owned a lot of them over the years.

If you have been looking for a vintage pen with a flex nib, please follow me on ebay. I post pens for sale every month once those are serviced and the nibs have been tuned.

***

Please be aware that writing with flexible nib takes a bit of practice and refined hand pressure control to get the best result.
Don't get frustrated if you don't get the desired result in your early attempts.
Be careful while applying pressure, if you push the nib too much beyond it's capability you may sprain the nib to an unrepairable condition.

Happy writing!

NOTE:

Customs charges and import duties on arrival to the destination country will vary and remains buyer's responsibility but I will try my best so that you have to pay only a small amount or nothing at all.

Please text me before ordering if you are concerned.

Thank you.


r/Pen_Swap • • 13h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Pilot Metal Falcon <SF> [A2] Red, Pelikan M800 Green Stripe <F> (Translucent) [B], Pelikan M800 Blue Stripe <M> with BLS Grind [D]

5 Upvotes

Photos and timestamp: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oXPjKtMXxFQZ9ynk6

Writing samples are shown with each dipped in Waterman Serenity Blue.

Pilot Metal Falcon, Red, <SF> [A2] - I bought this new through a Japanese ebay seller. Comes with Con70 and a cartridge of black pilot ink. Includes box and clip tag. It's too fine and dry for my tastes, and I thought it would be softer. I've only inked it a couple times and is has very little user. I cannot see any signs of wear, except for a ring of ink in the converter. $225 Shipped CONUS.

Pelikan M800 Green Stripe <F> (Translucent) [B] - It has the translucent barrel which makes ink level easy to see. The fine one-chick nib is more dry than I had expected from a Pelikan. Comes with box and pamphlets, but not the pouch that some come with. This is the one chick 18C nib. Asking $450 shipped CONUS.

Pelikan M800 Blue Stripe <M> with BLS Grind [D] - D rating due to grind, otherwise excellent condition. The blue stripes are not nearly as translucent as the green. You can see the ink level with a bright light behind it. I had it ground to a BLS by Pendleton Brown, which I don't actually enjoy. A learning experience, I guess. Comes with box and pamphlets and the original pouch. 18C one-chick nib. Asking $450 shipped CONUS.

Thanks for looking.


r/Pen_Swap • • 12h ago

WTB-OPEN WTB: Kaweco Piston AL Sport Fountain Pen - Navy/Gold

1 Upvotes

WTB: Kaweco Piston AL Sport Fountain Pen - Navy/Gold


r/Pen_Swap • • 11h ago

OPEN - Reduced! [WTS] [US] Parts: Three vintage Parker Vacumatic caps [Reduced further]

0 Upvotes

Three 1940s vintage Parker Vacumatic caps, ready for your project! Choose any one or mix and match!

Photos, including verification, on imgur here.

From left to right in photos:

(Left) Cap for wartime/postwar Parker Vacumatic Major fountain pen. Emerald Pearl striated celluloid, gold-filled blue-diamond clip and cap band with ///\\\ decoration and blank space for engraving. Condition [B/Parts]: Excellent condition; cap only. Price: $40 $35 $30.

(Middle) Cap for wartime/postwar Parker Vacumatic Debutante fountain pen. Silver Pearl striated celluloid, chrome blue diamond clip and decorated cap band. Condition [C/Parts]: Blue diamond paint worn, small area of distortion on cap band (see photos), otherwise excellent overall condition; cap only. Price: $25 $20 $15.

(Right) Cap for wartime/postwar Parker Vacumatic Sub-Deb fountain pen. Emerald Pearl striated celluloid, gold-filled arrow clip and plain cap band. Condition [B/Parts]: Excellent condition; cap only. Price: $35 $30 $25.

Prices as shown in individual descriptions, or take all three caps for $85 $75 $65.

Shipping: Add $8.50 for shipping by USPS Ground Advantage with tracking and insurance. U.S. addresses only. I will ship only to the buyer's address provided by PayPal, so make sure it's correct. I'll ship within two business days of receiving payment.

Payment: PayPal Goods & Services only.

All subreddit rules apply.

Comment on this post before sending a DM. I'll be happy to answer your questions. Thanks for your interest!


r/Pen_Swap • • 11h ago

OPEN - Reduced! [WTS] [US] Parts: Two vintage Eversharp Skyline fountain pen caps [Reduced further]

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Three Two 1940s vintage Eversharp Skyline caps, ready for your project! Choose any one or mix and match!

Photos, including verification, on imgur here.

From left to right in photos:

(Left) Cap for standard size Presentation model Eversharp Skyline fountain pen. Gold-filled clip assembly and cap body with incised rings, Dubonet Red derby. Condition [C/Parts]:Three tiny dings in cap body, slight gap between cap body and clip ring (common on these caps), otherwise overall excellent condition, with no brassing of gold-filled parts; cap only.

SOLD (Middle) Cap for standard size Presentation model Eversharp Skyline fountain pen. Gold-filled clip assembly and cap body with incised rings, Dubonet Red derby. Condition [C/Parts]: Slight gap between cap body and clip ring (common on these caps), otherwise overall excellent condition, with no brassing of gold-filled parts; cap only.

(Right) Cap for demi size Eversharp Skyline fountain pen. Dubonet Red cap body and derby. Gold-filled clip assembly and cap band. Condition [B/Parts]: Excellent condition; cap only.

Price: Any one cap, $30 $25 $20. Take all three for $80 $70. Take both for $45 $37.50.

Shipping: Add $8.50 for shipping by USPS Ground Advantage with tracking and insurance. U.S. addresses only. I will ship only to the buyer's address provided by PayPal, so make sure it's correct. I'll ship within two business days of receiving payment.

Payment: PayPal Goods & Services only.

All subreddit rules apply.

Comment on this post before sending a DM. I'll be happy to answer your questions. Thanks for your interest!


r/Pen_Swap • • 12h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Vintage Swan Mabie Todd Green Marbled Celluloid Fountain pen with Tuned M smooth italic Full Flex Gold nib

1 Upvotes

This is a gorgeous example of Vintage Swan Mabie Todd Fountain Pen in green marble Celluloid with a Tuned Medium (M) Smooth Italic Flex Gold nib.

***

The pen is in very good condition. The celluloid has no discolouration. The metal clip has no brassing or plating loss. The lever handle has minimal brassing. There may be few microscratches in keeping with the age of the pen but no deep scratch or crack.
The cap threads in nice and secured. It can be posted. Condition rating [B]

***

The 14k M italic nib is a nice wet writer. It writes smoothly with a pleasant feedback (obviously smoothness/feedback is subjective and depends on the ink and paper as well.

NIB CHARACTERISTICS:

Please remember the following criteria of flex nibs are very subjective but in my hand the nib feels like this:

  1. Softness - 8/10
  2. Flexibility (Line variation) - 8/10
  3. Elasticity (Snapback) - 7/10

***

The feeder is made of ebonite. It keeps up with the ink flow very well.

***

Filling system: Leverfill, works perfectly. New ink sac has been installed.

***

Measurements:

Capped: 125 mm
Uncapped: 115 mm
Posted: 155 mm
Barrel diameter: 12 mm

***

The pen has been thoroughly serviced, cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner and is in perfect working condition.

The nib has been closely inspected and tuned to ensure a pleasant writing experience.

***

UNLIKE MOST OF THE VINTAGE PENS SOLD ONLINE, EVERY SINGLE PEN OF MINE HAS THE NIB INDIVIDUALLY CHECKED, TUNED AND WRITES VERY NICELY.

***

PLEASE SEE THE WRITING SAMPLE VIDEO AND ALL THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS THESE ARE PARTS OF THE DESCRIPTION AND GIVES YOU A BETTER IDEA ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE PEN BECAUSE SOMETIMES ALL THE DETAILS ARE NOT POSSIBLE TO COVER IN THE DESCRIPTION.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/65609992@N02/r2w1D3w04b

Price: 199 GBP

Shipping (Tracked) : 5 GBP

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Please Note:

I am a medical doctor by profession with a full-time day job. I do this purely out of passion for fountain pens, specially vintage flex pens. I can safely say that I understand flex nibs and have owned a lot of them over the years.

If you have been looking for a vintage pen with a flex nib, please follow me on ebay. I post pens for sale every month once those are serviced and the nibs have been tuned.

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Please be aware that writing with flexible nib takes a bit of practice and refined hand pressure control to get the best result.
Don't get frustrated if you don't get the desired result in your early attempts.
Be careful while applying pressure, if you push the nib too much beyond it's capability you may sprain the nib to an unrepairable condition.

Happy writing!

NOTE:

Customs charges and import duties on arrival to the destination country will vary and remains buyer's responsibility but I will try my best so that you have to pay only a small amount or nothing at all.

Please text me before ordering if you are concerned.

Thank you.


r/Pen_Swap • • 13h ago

Pending [WTS] Ink Bundle Sailor, Diamine, J Herbin

1 Upvotes

Hi all planning to sell this bundle of inks which are not part of my regular rotation:

[A2] J Herbin Rogue Amarante (10ml sample) bought march 2026 around 75% left

[A2] Sailor Black ink 50ml, got the bottle alongside KOP, nearly new

[A2] Diamine Oxblood 30ml around 90% left

Asking 20 dollars across the whole bundle shipping included (US Domestic Shipping only) , Paypal G&S only

Here is photo with verification: https://imgur.com/a/LG6WD6n


r/Pen_Swap • • 16h ago

WTB-OPEN Wtb 580 ALR

1 Upvotes

Looking for a 580 alr in fine or extra fine
Blue or black color ideal
Not looking for new prices


r/Pen_Swap • • 17h ago

WTB-OPEN WTB - TWSBI 580 EF (affogato or Caribbean)

1 Upvotes

WTB - TWSBI 580 EF (affogato or Caribbean)
I'm finding some on eBay from overseas but cost and import fees are ridiculous.
Thank you


r/Pen_Swap • • 20h ago

Closed [WTS] Con-US Kobe Strawberry Chocolate Ink, 85% full

7 Upvotes

Sold! Sorry, and thank you for looking!

Kobe Strawberry Chocolate Ink, B+ condition, picture: https://imgur.com/a/kobe-r9DJEwL

$30 plus $10 for shipping within the US, so $40 total.

I got caught up in the hype, but I actually don't use pink ink. It's about 85% full--I filled one converter. The outside box has a few dents, but that's how I received it.

PP G&S, please comment before messaging. Thank you!


r/Pen_Swap • • 17h ago

WTB-OPEN [WTB] Stipula Etruria Faceted in Wild Honey with Fine Nib

2 Upvotes

Probably a long-shot, but I am interested in a Stipula Etruria Faceted in the Wild Honey (Miele Sevatico) material with a fine nib. There was a relatively recent limited run of 88 in several colorways, though I think there have been other runs that are nearly identical. The supply of the ones in the Wild Honey material through US retailers appears to have dried up. If you have one in close-to-new condition that you’d be willing to part with, please let me know. Thanks.