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Fountain Pen Revolution Statesman Fountain Pen
This fountain pen has a distinguished classic look that goes well in any setting.
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Dale Thele
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Vintage REFORM School Fountain Pen: A Simple and Reliable Writer
This fountain pen is a vintage writing tool that was made in West Germany during the 1970-80s. It is made of red celluloid and has a...
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Dale Thele
May 7, 20232 min read
German-made REFORM "Quick Tip" Fountain Pen
I’m always on the lookout for lightweight fountain pens, usually classified as “starter” pens because of their inexpensive price...
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Dale Thele
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Conklin 1932 "Word Gauge" Fountain Pen
First established in 1898 in Toledo, Ohio, by founder Roy Conklin, the Conklin Pen company began manufacturing in the golden era of ...
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Dale Thele
Jun 15, 20221 min read
My Newton Pens Shinobi Fountain Pen
This fountain pen is one of my more expensive pens in my collection. I commissioned Shawn Newton, a fountain pen maker (since 2012) . . .
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Dale Thele
May 6, 20221 min read
Levenger True Writer® Oceanic Fountain Pen
The Levenger True Writer® Oceanic fountain pen is crafted in grey marbled resin with iridescent flecks reminiscent of Mother of pearl, set o
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Dale Thele
Apr 30, 20222 min read
Vintage Sheaffer Clear School Cartridge Fountain Pen
One of my favorite fountain pens is the Sheaffer Clear School Cartridge Fountain Pen, manufactured from 1955 to 1970.
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Dale Thele
Apr 26, 20221 min read
Conklin ALL AMERICAN™ Limited Edition Golden Walnut Fountain Pen
Mr. Postman delivered my Conklin Limited Edition Golden Walnut ALL AMERICAN™ fountain pen with rose gold trim.
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Dale Thele
Dec 5, 20192 min read
1939 Parker Parkette Mechanical Pencil and Fountain Pen Set
In September of this year, friends gifted me with a vintage fountain pen and mechanical pencil set, which once belonged to their mother....
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Dale Thele
Apr 29, 20182 min read
Eww! A Rag!
No. This is not just any ol’ rag. It’s a fountain pen enthusiast’s ink rag. This swatch of cotton fabric represents the colors of bottled...
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Dale Thele
Jun 16, 20161 min read
Waterman Carene
Waterman "Carene" fountain pen is an elegant and classy pen making me feel as if I'm composing an epic tome. The Carene is a deep black...
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Dale Thele
Jun 4, 20161 min read
Hero 616
Here is another of my go-to pens, the Hero 616 in black plastic and chrome metal is a Chinese-manufactured fountain pen that pays homage...
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Dale Thele
May 31, 20161 min read
Pilot Varsity
My very first fountain pen: the Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pen captures the fun of writing with a fountain pen in a modern plastic...
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Dale Thele
May 30, 20161 min read
egads! I've become a penophile
Yes, I'm a fountain pen addict, it all started in April 2015 when I purchased my first fountain pen. I fell in love with the little...
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Dale Thele
Apr 1, 20161 min read
F.P.R. Indus Demonstrator
This is the first refillable fountain pen that set me on the road to collecting and using fountain pens: The Fountain Pen Revolution...
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