Parker Vacumatic Fountain Pen Review
The Parker Vacumatic is one of the most distinctive and sought after vintage pens. It was produced between ... and .... and stands out because of its translucent stripes. These…
Faber-Castell 663 Fountain Pen
In 1919 a gentleman called Hermann Böhler left Kaweco to form a company named Osmia. Faber-Castell began to acquire Osmia in 1935, finally buying the company outright in 1951. During…
Parker 45 Harlequin Quick Look
In an article asking why vintage pens aren’t more popular, Jonathon Deans suggested the Parker 45 might be a good starter pen. I agree: they’re good value and easily found…
Pilot Elite fountain pen review
The Pilot Elite is a vintage fountain pen that can be easily found online. It was first produced in the 70s and was available in a posh gold-nib metal-barrel version…
Parker 45 fountain pen review
I've avoided reviewing vintage fountain pens up to now because it's hard to guarantee consistency. Even new pens can vary a little, depending on the effectiveness of a company's quality…