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Montegrappa Extra 1930 View entire thread - ddb on May 14, 2008, 8:22 AM

I have had several of the MG Extra and they are wonderful..... - Don N on May 16, 2008, 6:49 AM

Thanks for your input, Don... - ddb on May 17, 2008, 12:57 PM

montegrappa or dunhill? View entire thread - bilbok on May 10, 2008, 1:41 PM

Interesting questions. - Don N on May 12, 2008, 1:33 PM

Finally, managed to get all the small pelikan .. View entire thread - Sam on Apr 27, 2008, 4:42 AM

I love it, great collection! ;-) nt - Chris Meisenzahl on Apr 28, 2008, 6:21 AM

Thanks, Chris.. - Sam on Apr 30, 2008, 9:07 PM

Re: Finally, managed to get all the small pelikan .. - Denise on May 9, 2008, 2:27 PM

Most welcome.. - Sam on May 11, 2008, 5:29 PM

Help a NOOB...Cartier Pasha - Dupont Orpheo- Montegrappa - Omas--which one? View entire thread - Ron Sabbagh on Apr 21, 2008, 3:53 PM

New FP Recommendation - d. on Apr 21, 2008, 7:01 PM

Welcome aboard and turn back while there is time......... - Don N on Apr 22, 2008, 6:12 AM

Choosing a pen...... - Mark LV on Apr 22, 2008, 6:59 AM

Some more to consider........ - Mark LV on Apr 22, 2008, 7:08 AM

Mark, both of those pens are gorgeous... - Ron Sabbagh on Apr 22, 2008, 6:24 PM

All Good Pens! - penguy on Apr 22, 2008, 8:45 AM

thank you all for your well-thought out responses.. - Ron Sabbagh on Apr 22, 2008, 6:38 PM

You're welcome........ - Mark LV on Apr 23, 2008, 5:00 AM

Agree with Mark's comments aobut Stipula..... - Don N on Apr 23, 2008, 5:54 AM

I will go for the Omas... - Gib on Apr 24, 2008, 9:17 PM

My view exactly........but I would also look at........ - Mark LV on Apr 25, 2008, 2:06 AM

Omas nibs................. - Don N on Apr 28, 2008, 5:59 AM

Sometimes you feel like a nut ... sometimes you don't - d. on Apr 26, 2008, 6:47 AM

At last I decided me for this one today ! View entire thread - Doc on Apr 14, 2008, 2:30 PM

Why would anyone buy something from a person who repeatedly violates rules? View entire thread - Alan Koo on Apr 13, 2008, 1:55 AM

Alan, you did not get the last hint, this is not allowed here (NT) - Don N on Apr 13, 2008, 5:09 PM

A sublime underliner, when reading about your hero! View entire thread - Doc on Apr 7, 2008, 9:29 AM

Thanks for sharing. Original Faberge products are sublime - SJX on Apr 14, 2008, 3:35 AM

Pics again, since they disappeared ! - Doc on Apr 14, 2008, 2:21 PM

Dealer recommendations View entire thread - ddb on Mar 26, 2008, 8:25 AM

Pen Dealers Us - Steve R on Mar 26, 2008, 1:14 PM

Are you looking for B&M or online????? (NT) - Don N on Mar 26, 2008, 2:06 PM

Either.... - ddb on Mar 26, 2008, 2:59 PM

Prestige ballpoint brands - What are they? View entire thread - Danny Pringle on Mar 23, 2008, 10:44 PM

There are no prestige ballpoint pen brands per se - SJX on Mar 24, 2008, 6:02 AM

While I agree with my friend on this one there are ........... - Don N on Mar 24, 2008, 8:29 AM

Is this a joke? - Mark LV on Mar 24, 2008, 4:22 PM

Have I just wasted... - ddb on Mar 24, 2008, 6:55 PM

No - Brian CK on Mar 24, 2008, 8:29 PM

It depends....... - Mark LV on Mar 25, 2008, 4:58 AM

A $500 ballpoint writes no better than a $1 one?? - Geo on Mar 31, 2008, 10:08 AM

Folks: This is a Pen AND Writing Instrument - MTF on Apr 5, 2008, 4:34 PM

Rollerball v ballpoint View entire thread - ddb on Mar 21, 2008, 12:27 PM

Rollers and ballpoint - Brian CK on Mar 23, 2008, 6:44 PM

I like RB and BP and also like the Parker gel refills........... - Don N on Mar 24, 2008, 8:26 AM

Thank you Brian and Don... - ddb on Mar 24, 2008, 11:36 AM

looking for a pen recommendation >>> View entire thread - walter (mi) on Mar 19, 2008, 11:41 AM

Walter, you're looking for a RB ... - Chris Meisenzahl on Mar 19, 2008, 4:40 PM

I sent you some email too. nt - Chris Meisenzahl on Mar 20, 2008, 11:25 AM

One that I've always found right - Jason Oliver on Mar 19, 2008, 11:10 PM

How about a .................. - Don N on Mar 20, 2008, 5:02 AM

Out of the sadness came something sublime....for those who are thinking of getting a 149 View entire thread - Andrew H on Mar 16, 2008, 3:25 AM

Congrats Andrew! - SJX on Mar 16, 2008, 7:43 AM

Many thanks - truly could not have done this without your considerable help. - Andrew H on Mar 19, 2008, 3:34 AM

Omedeto gozaimasu ! - MTF on Mar 16, 2008, 1:01 PM

Many thanks MTF. The feel is a slightly heavier (the lacquer is on brass) - Andrew H on Mar 19, 2008, 3:37 AM

Fountain pens were a part of my British private school education, Andrew . . . - Art on Mar 16, 2008, 1:40 PM

Thanks Art. It seems we have a similarity in background. It would be hard to - Andrew H on Mar 19, 2008, 3:42 AM

That is a fine pen.... - JackB on Mar 16, 2008, 5:44 PM

Thank you. I concur! Andrew H. nt. - Andrew H on Mar 19, 2008, 3:42 AM

Wonderful post, and new pen! nt - Chris Meisenzahl on Mar 16, 2008, 5:53 PM

Thanks Chris - before pushing the button on the 149, the Namiki is honestly worth a look. - Andrew H on Mar 19, 2008, 3:43 AM

Commiserations and Congratulations - Dirk on Mar 16, 2008, 10:48 PM

Thank you Dirk - the Pelican was a close call too. Just preferred this one. nt. - Andrew H on Mar 19, 2008, 3:44 AM

A sad story with a happy ending that shows.... - Simon Lamb on Mar 17, 2008, 9:24 AM

Thank you - it is so much more in the flesh. See one if you can. Andrew H. nt - Andrew H on Mar 19, 2008, 3:45 AM

Great choice - Lionel on Mar 19, 2008, 6:41 PM

All agreed on the understated presence and on a better quality pen - Andrew H on Mar 20, 2008, 3:32 AM

The name of this pen is here........... - Mark LV on Mar 23, 2008, 5:24 AM

Thank you for enlightening us. - SJX on Mar 24, 2008, 5:59 AM

Any-one know anything about this pen- waterman 52V View entire thread - Julian on Mar 13, 2008, 10:17 PM

I was offered the very same pen - SJX on Mar 24, 2008, 6:04 AM

Thanks for the heads up - Julian on Mar 27, 2008, 2:02 AM

EXTRA 1930 View entire thread - Bruce-YVR on Mar 9, 2008, 7:32 PM

You'd think in retirement that I would have spare time. - Robert Durick on Mar 9, 2008, 9:11 PM

Thanks Robert... - Bruce-YVR on Mar 9, 2008, 9:41 PM

I've spent some time with Montegrappas - Robert Durick on Mar 10, 2008, 12:40 AM

Cool pen - Sam on Mar 10, 2008, 2:35 AM

Mostly because I bought it as a collectible. - Robert Durick on Mar 12, 2008, 2:36 PM

fussy??... - Bruce-YVR on Mar 10, 2008, 6:17 AM

I think I last used my Montegrappas at work, and I have not been to work in almost two - Robert Durick on Mar 12, 2008, 2:44 PM

How is your retired life style :-) - Bruce-YVR on Mar 12, 2008, 3:27 PM

I have a few Montegrappas and still have one of the Extras....... - Don N on Mar 10, 2008, 6:10 AM

A couple of images - Don N on Mar 10, 2008, 10:04 AM

Looks great!! Don... - Bruce-YVR on Mar 12, 2008, 3:33 PM

The one on the left is a black Symphony........... - Don N on Mar 14, 2008, 5:04 AM

Re: EXTRA 1930 - Gib on Apr 24, 2008, 9:25 PM

An image... - Gib on Apr 24, 2008, 9:28 PM

Visconti Opera problem writing View entire thread - Denise on Mar 9, 2008, 6:48 AM

Being a 'lefty' I can sympathize - Jason Oliver on Mar 9, 2008, 6:44 PM

I have that very pen alhough my nib may be a different width, and I have a few other - Robert Durick on Mar 9, 2008, 9:05 PM

Re: Visconti Opera problem writing - Brian CK on Mar 23, 2008, 8:23 PM

Nib upside down View entire thread - Jason Oliver on Mar 4, 2008, 9:17 PM

Do it. - Robert Durick on Mar 5, 2008, 12:00 PM

I too would do it - Brian CK on Mar 23, 2008, 11:14 PM

Yard O Led View entire thread - Chrysaphius on Feb 24, 2008, 5:57 PM

Yard-o-Led - Mark LV on Feb 26, 2008, 4:11 PM

Any Fans of Italian Fountain Pens here? Please Post Pics :-) View entire thread - SALMAN on Feb 13, 2008, 1:12 PM

There are several photographs in the Gallery.......................NT - Robert Durick on Feb 13, 2008, 2:59 PM

Thank You Robert, I was hoping to see fresh pics :-) (nt) - SALMAN on Feb 14, 2008, 1:26 PM

Nice! I love Omas. nt - Chris Meisenzahl on Feb 14, 2008, 9:25 AM

Okay, here are a few but I warn you, my photographic skills.....(MODEM WARNING) - Don N on Feb 15, 2008, 5:43 AM

I love your collection of green pens - SJX on Feb 16, 2008, 10:31 PM

Thank you for the kind words................. - Don N on Feb 17, 2008, 5:22 AM

Any thoughts on the Montblanc Mozart ... ? View entire thread - Jason Oliver on Feb 10, 2008, 6:29 PM

I'm not actually in tune with what you are after, but I'll open my mouth, so to speak, - Robert Durick on Feb 11, 2008, 11:59 AM

What pens would have variable line weight..? - Jason Oliver on Feb 11, 2008, 10:33 PM

Caution: Evil Spirits! - Robert Durick on Feb 13, 2008, 3:17 PM

No links to external commercial sites please. View entire thread - Alan Koo on Feb 2, 2008, 7:50 AM

Ink from Snails View entire thread - Mo on Jan 25, 2008, 7:55 PM

Please do not post for sale or wanted to buy posts on this discussion forum. View entire thread - ThomasM on Jan 25, 2008, 4:50 PM

Re: Please do not post for sale or wanted to buy posts on this discussion forum. - ghani on Jan 29, 2008, 8:15 AM

There is no market place for pens on this website - MTF on Mar 17, 2008, 3:37 AM

Anyone know a good online marketplace for pens? - Eric Nadelstern on Mar 18, 2008, 12:38 PM

Ballpoint pen advice - much needed! View entire thread - DannyPringle on Jan 20, 2008, 8:53 PM

Try schmidt refills - Andy W on Jan 21, 2008, 4:09 PM

You should actually be looking at rollerballs - Jason Oliver on Jan 26, 2008, 1:58 PM

Re: Ballpoint pen advice - much needed! - smckay on Jan 28, 2008, 1:58 PM

Pen and watch photos View entire thread - Andy W on Jan 14, 2008, 2:30 PM

I have a few that I can share............. - Don N on Jan 14, 2008, 7:03 PM

I have a similar themed one... - LeCorbusier on Jan 19, 2008, 1:06 AM

Here are a few................. - Mel on Feb 23, 2008, 4:54 PM

What do you store your pens in?? View entire thread - Andy W on Jan 14, 2008, 9:36 AM

I am using this... - LeCorbusier on Jan 19, 2008, 1:00 AM

OMG ! and I thought corb was dead - Jason Oliver on Feb 28, 2008, 11:57 PM

Pelikan LE Evolution of Script View entire thread - Sam on Jan 11, 2008, 11:31 PM

A beautiful pen! (With a nice serial number, too!) (nt) - Björn Hansson on Jan 12, 2008, 4:59 PM

Thanks, Bjorn.. - Sam on Jan 15, 2008, 4:14 PM

The Classic Pens ZJ1 Mozaique Limited Edition View entire thread - Mark LV on Jan 7, 2008, 10:15 AM

The Onoto Centenary View entire thread - Mark LV on Jan 7, 2008, 9:47 AM

Mark, thanks for sharing some very nice pens and some excellent pics. But please... - ThomasM on Jan 10, 2008, 4:47 PM

Thanks....... - Mark LV on Jan 11, 2008, 3:48 AM

Montblanc 149 UNICEF Edition 2007 View entire thread - Sam on Jan 5, 2008, 11:46 PM

Congrats! The 149 is an enduring classic. NT - SJX on Jan 6, 2008, 6:29 AM

thanks.. - Sam on Jan 7, 2008, 11:33 PM

Prescious Resin View entire thread - Andrew on Jan 5, 2008, 5:02 PM

Plastic - SJX on Jan 6, 2008, 6:31 AM

THX - Andrew on Jan 6, 2008, 2:59 PM

Or the watch business! :-) NT - SJX on Jan 7, 2008, 5:23 AM

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