Author: geoff
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The Bannatyne
This is a prototype for a new design, made of grenadilla and brass. In this one, I’ve hidden the section inside the brass portion of the barrel to arrange that...
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Fountain pens, inks, and papers
I recently had to print some forms at work, with the intention of filling out the details with my usual writing toy: one of my fountain pens. I quickly realised...
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Montblanc Masterpiece 20
This is a Montblanc Masterpiece 20 in coral red made in Germany around 1940 for export. Import restrictions on German items started in 1933 in Denmark, which meant that Danish...
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Montblanc 1246
The Montblanc 1246 is a gold-plated piston filler with an 18k gold nib that was made in Germany between 1971 and 1977. The barrel and cap are chased with a...
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Don’t mix your inks
A good posting about the dangers of mixing… If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the precipitate.
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Mabie Todd dip pen
This Mabie Todd dip pen is made in gold-plated (or possibly gold filled) brass with mother of pearl. It holds a Mabie Todd 313 #4 flex nib. The pen probably...