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April 30: Classic Pens LS 12 Shimarisu (Chipmunks) maki-e on the Parker Duofold Centennial 2004

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April 29: Classic Pens LS 11 Nihonrisu (Squirrels) maki-e on the Parker Duofold Centennial 2004

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April 28: Wearever Pacemaker c1954-1960

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April 27: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Mandarin Orange 1956-1959

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April 26: Wearever Lady Fair cartridge pen in shell pink and mesh pattern, c1958-1960

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April 25: Waterman Man 100 Gold "Specimen" c1988 forward

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April 24: Previously unknown navy blue Wearever squeeze filler fountain pen c1955-1957

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April 23: Sheaffer Lifetime 2000 fountain pen, c1963-1964

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April 22: Waterford Marquis Arista Prism Purple Fountain Pen, c2005-2007

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April 21: Lambrou Pens LB4 Tahiti with yellow gold vermeil trim, released 2017

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April 20: No name Japanese pen similar in design to a Parker 51 Aerometric c1950s

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April 19: Unknown maker Japanese eyedropper fountain pen inscribed Seishi Bosatsu c1930

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April 18: Popura eyedropper fountain pen from the early to mid c1930s

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April 17: Unknown maker Japanese two design kamakura bori lever fill fountain pen with Morgan nib c1930s

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April 16: Well grey marble eyedropper fountain pen with Sailor nib c1940s

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April 15: Uetosi eyedropper fountain pen with S.S.S. nib c1940s

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April 14: Yotsubishi fountain pen with Kawari-nuri sakura (cherry) bark pattern c1955-1959

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April 13: Sheaffer Tuckaway Vacuum-fil Autograph pen and pencil set c1946-1947

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April 12: Porsche Design P’3105 Pure Black fountain pen c2011 to 2017

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April 11: Classic Pens LR4 Muse on the Parker Duofold by Paul Rossi, 2001

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April 10: Waterman Executive Fountain Pen Blue c1950-1951

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April 9: Classic Pens LR1 Eagle Chief on the Parker Duofold black by Paul Rossi, 2001

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April 8: Porsche Design Tec Flex Gold Special Edition 2015

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April 7: Classic Pens LR5 Alaska on the Parker Duofold by Paul Rossi, 2001

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April 6: Sheaffer Balance Autograph Ebonized Pearl Lever-fill c1934-1935

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April 5: Classic Pens LR Lighthouse by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold 2001

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April 4: Conklin Nozac Word Gauge Black c1934-1935

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April 3: Classic Pens LR2 Harvest by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold 2001

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April 2: Conklin Endura Reptilian Pearl Gray c1935-1937

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April 1: Classic Pens LR3 Woodland Oak fountain pen, by Paul Rossi, 2001

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Classic Pens LR3 Woodland Oak fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Green Jade. The artwork evokes American Oak, with a design of leaves and acorns. The set of Classic Pens LR3 sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Classic Pens LR3 Woodland Oak fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Green Jade. The artwork evokes American Oak, with a design of leaves and acorns. The set of Classic Pens LR3 sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Conklin Endura Reptilian Pearl Gray c1935-1937. We find Conklin 1930s pens hard to identify and date because of limited available 1930s catalog and price list information. This pen has all the markings of being an Endura c1935, including an Endura barrel imprint, a Conklin Crescent lever, and a gold inlaid Conklin Crescent below the clip. It's made using Reptilian Pearl Gray celluloid that appears on the 1937 All American Sac Pen, not something shown on the 1935 catalog pages we have. Our best bet dating this pen is c1935-1937.

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Conklin Endura Reptilian Pearl Gray c1935-1937. We find Conklin 1930s pens hard to identify and date because of limited available 1930s catalog and price list information. This pen has all the markings of being an Endura c1935, including an Endura barrel imprint, a Conklin Crescent lever, and a gold inlaid Conklin Crescent below the clip. It's made using Reptilian Pearl Gray celluloid that appears on the 1937 All American Sac Pen, not something shown on the 1935 catalog pages we have. Our best bet dating this pen is c1935-1937.

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Classic Pens LR2 Harvest fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Red Jasper. The sterling silver overlay is based on an original watercolor of wheat, grapevines and morning glory flowers reminiscent of harvest time on Cyprus. The set of Classic Pens LR3 sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Classic Pens LR2 Harvest fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Red Jasper. The sterling silver overlay is based on an original watercolor of wheat, grapevines and morning glory flowers reminiscent of harvest time on Cyprus. The set of Classic Pens LR3 sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Conklin Nozac Word Gauge Black c1934-1935. Conklin Nozac pens have become crazy expensive, possibly a combination of the appeal of the piston filling unit that "winds like a watch", one of the first to market in 1931, and that Conklin used very interesting celluloids on their pens. We're dating this Conklin Nozac Word Gauge Black fountain pen to c1934-1935 primarily due to the two-tone nib. Conklin ads and catalogs show them in 1934 and 1935, but not after. The interesting bit is the nib looks like the later Cushon Point nib with a platinum mask, instead of the earlier circular masked nib which does not have the Conklin Crescent. The 5-M Word Gauge pens were the smaller of the two models, the larger being marked 7-M, and were marked on the transparent part of the barrel to show how many words the user had left to write. The pen sold for $5.00 and matching pencils were $3.50.

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Conklin Nozac Word Gauge Black c1934-1935. Conklin Nozac pens have become crazy expensive, possibly a combination of the appeal of the piston filling unit that "winds like a watch", one of the first to market in 1931, and that Conklin used very interesting celluloids on their pens. We're dating this Conklin Nozac Word Gauge Black fountain pen to c1934-1935 primarily due to the two-tone nib. Conklin ads and catalogs show them in 1934 and 1935, but not after. The interesting bit is the nib looks like the later Cushon Point nib with a platinum mask, instead of the earlier circular masked nib which does not have the Conklin Crescent. The 5-M Word Gauge pens were the smaller of the two models, the larger being marked 7-M, and were marked on the transparent part of the barrel to show how many words the user had left to write. The pen sold for $5.00 and matching pencils were $3.50.

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Sheaffer Balance Autograph Ebonized Pearl Lever-fill c1934-1935. The Balance Autograph would be the top of the line with this finish, adding a 14 karat gold clip and wide cap band to the largest Balance model. The Autograph pen and pencil set sold for $30 in 1935, with $1 of the price being included for engraving the owner's signature on each instrument. The pen was offered in both lever and Vacuum-fil versions for the same price. In the 1936 catalog, all Autograph pens are black only. This finish is very desirable by collectors and in an Autograph model would fetch a pretty high price. Discoloration will affect the value.

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Sheaffer Balance Autograph Ebonized Pearl Lever-fill c1934-1935. The Balance Autograph would be the top of the line with this finish, adding a 14 karat gold clip and wide cap band to the largest Balance model. The Autograph pen and pencil set sold for $30 in 1935, with $1 of the price being included for engraving the owner's signature on each instrument. The pen was offered in both lever and Vacuum-fil versions for the same price. In the 1936 catalog, all Autograph pens are black only. This finish is very desirable by collectors and in an Autograph model would fetch a pretty high price. Discoloration will affect the value.

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Classic Pens LR Lighthouse fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Lapis Blue. A one of a kind art pen created as a gift based on a stained glass artwork design of a lighthouse and sailing ship. Paul Rossi was able to add a seal on the barrel. The sterling silver overlay work depicts a coastal scene with a lighthouse on the barrel and a sailboat on the cap. The set of Classic Pens LR3 sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Classic Pens LR Lighthouse fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Lapis Blue. A one of a kind art pen created as a gift based on a stained glass artwork design of a lighthouse and sailing ship. Paul Rossi was able to add a seal on the barrel. The sterling silver overlay work depicts a coastal scene with a lighthouse on the barrel and a sailboat on the cap. The set of Classic Pens LR3 sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Classic Pens LR5 Alaska on the Parker Duofold by Paul Rossi, 2001. This is the Classic Pens LR5 Alaska fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Lapis Blue. The sterling silver overlay work depicts a lake and forest scene with mountains in the background and an American Bald Eagle at its nest on the barrel. It's a family of eagles, with the male in flight with the sun, and the female on a branch near the nest with 2 eaglets. The set of Classic Pens LR3 sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Classic Pens LR5 Alaska on the Parker Duofold by Paul Rossi, 2001. This is the Classic Pens LR5 Alaska fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Lapis Blue. The sterling silver overlay work depicts a lake and forest scene with mountains in the background and an American Bald Eagle at its nest on the barrel. It's a family of eagles, with the male in flight with the sun, and the female on a branch near the nest with 2 eaglets. The set of Classic Pens LR3 sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Porsche Design Tec Flex Gold Special Edition 2015. The pen was released in October, 2015 as a short run special edition including only a medium nib fountain pen, retailing for $1,250 and a matching ballpoint pen for $715. The pen features a unique stainless steel mesh design made entirely of 24 karat gold plated stainless steel threads. This TecFlex design was meant to remind of the TecFlex braking hose material in high performance Porsche cars. The cap and barrel ends are a matte 24 karat gold plated brass and the fountain pen features an 18 karat gold medium nib. The cap can snap onto the end of the barrel using the raised dots on the barrel end.

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Porsche Design Tec Flex Gold Special Edition 2015. The pen was released in October, 2015 as a short run special edition including only a medium nib fountain pen, retailing for $1,250 and a matching ballpoint pen for $715. The pen features a unique stainless steel mesh design made entirely of 24 karat gold plated stainless steel threads. This TecFlex design was meant to remind of the TecFlex braking hose material in high performance Porsche cars. The cap and barrel ends are a matte 24 karat gold plated brass and the fountain pen features an 18 karat gold medium nib. The cap can snap onto the end of the barrel using the raised dots on the barrel end.

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Classic Pens LR1 Eagle Chief on the Parker Duofold black by Paul Rossi, 2001. This is the Classic Pens LR1 Eagle Chief fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial. Paul Rossi put together some of his earlier silver filigree work, including a Native American warrior with one feather, to demonstrate what type of work he could do for Classic Pens, Inc. With the LR1, Paul showcases a Native American Chief with full feather head dress. The eagle was a favorite, and is depicted in flight with the full sun in the background. Hence the title Eagle-Chief. The set of Classic Pens LR sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Classic Pens LR1 Eagle Chief on the Parker Duofold black by Paul Rossi, 2001. This is the Classic Pens LR1 Eagle Chief fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial. Paul Rossi put together some of his earlier silver filigree work, including a Native American warrior with one feather, to demonstrate what type of work he could do for Classic Pens, Inc. With the LR1, Paul showcases a Native American Chief with full feather head dress. The eagle was a favorite, and is depicted in flight with the full sun in the background. Hence the title Eagle-Chief. The set of Classic Pens LR sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001.

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Waterman Executive Fountain Pen Blue c1950-1951. The Waterman Executive Fountain Pen was a short lived model, advertisements show c1950-1951, and is distinguished from the following Corinth model, introduced in 1951, by its narrow cap band. The Executive was sold in both standard and Taperite versions in red, blue, grey and black for $11.50, and with a matching "Selfeed Metermatic" pencil for $16.50. Sets came in a Royal Blue display box. Waterman cap tops allowed the owner to tell which instrument they were using by touch, with a rounded fountain pen cap top and a concave pencil cap top. Waterman had an earned reputation for excellent nibs and touted that its pen points were hand ground.

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Waterman Executive Fountain Pen Blue c1950-1951. The Waterman Executive Fountain Pen was a short lived model, advertisements show c1950-1951, and is distinguished from the following Corinth model, introduced in 1951, by its narrow cap band. The Executive was sold in both standard and Taperite versions in red, blue, grey and black for $11.50, and with a matching "Selfeed Metermatic" pencil for $16.50. Sets came in a Royal Blue display box. Waterman cap tops allowed the owner to tell which instrument they were using by touch, with a rounded fountain pen cap top and a concave pencil cap top. Waterman had an earned reputation for excellent nibs and touted that its pen points were hand ground.

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The Classic Pens LR4 Muse fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Jasper Red. Paul Rossi created the Muse of Sculpture. Paul showcases his work with the tremendous detail of the Muse's head. The set of Classic Pens LR sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001. This is the last of the six pens.

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The Classic Pens LR4 Muse fountain pen, made by Paul Rossi on the Parker Duofold Centennial in Jasper Red. Paul Rossi created the Muse of Sculpture. Paul showcases his work with the tremendous detail of the Muse's head. The set of Classic Pens LR sterling silver overlays by Paul Rossi included Eagle Chief, Woodland Oak, Harvest, Lighthouse, Alaska, and Muse, released in 2001. The first five in the series were also featured in PenWorld May/June 2001. This is the last of the six pens.

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Porsche Design P’3105 Pure Black fountain pen c2011 to 2017. We recently heard that the Porsche Design Pure line pens are nearly or completely sold out, so we thought we would post a shot of the Pure Black fountain pen. The Porsche Design P’3105 Pure Black and Titanium fountain pens were announced January, 2011, marking the beginning of Porsche Design's license partnership with Pelikan. The Pure Black pen was inspired by the Porsche Design black Chronograph I. The pen is made of solid stainless steel, including the clip, and coated using the PVD process (physical vapor deposition) with a matte black coating of metal nitrides. The pen is delivered with a solid aluminum paperweight in the shape of a Porsche 911 car and is also matte black PVD coated. The Pure Black line was made only as a fountain pen, offered with extra-fine, fine, medium and broad nibs, and retailing for $755.

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Porsche Design P’3105 Pure Black fountain pen c2011 to 2017. We recently heard that the Porsche Design Pure line pens are nearly or completely sold out, so we thought we would post a shot of the Pure Black fountain pen. The Porsche Design P’3105 Pure Black and Titanium fountain pens were announced January, 2011, marking the beginning of Porsche Design's license partnership with Pelikan. The Pure Black pen was inspired by the Porsche Design black Chronograph I. The pen is made of solid stainless steel, including the clip, and coated using the PVD process (physical vapor deposition) with a matte black coating of metal nitrides. The pen is delivered with a solid aluminum paperweight in the shape of a Porsche 911 car and is also matte black PVD coated. The Pure Black line was made only as a fountain pen, offered with extra-fine, fine, medium and broad nibs, and retailing for $755.

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Sheaffer Tuckaway Vacuum-fil Autograph pen and pencil set c1946-1947. The full name of the pen was the Triumph Tuckaway For Your Autograph. The cap and barrel are made of Black Radite and the pen is fitted with a solid 14 karat gold Triumph nib. The clip and 9/16 inch cap band are hallmarked 14K. Made in both lever and vacuum-fil versions originally selling for $20 and the matching pencil was $15. Autograph Tuckaways are probably the most difficult black Sheaffer Autograph pens to find. Tuckaways aren't as generally popular with collectors. This Sheaffer Tuckaway Autograph Vacuum-fil pen and pencil set c1946-1947 was featured as the cover shot of the Spring 2006 Pennant.

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Sheaffer Tuckaway Vacuum-fil Autograph pen and pencil set c1946-1947. The full name of the pen was the Triumph Tuckaway For Your Autograph. The cap and barrel are made of Black Radite and the pen is fitted with a solid 14 karat gold Triumph nib. The clip and 9/16 inch cap band are hallmarked 14K. Made in both lever and vacuum-fil versions originally selling for $20 and the matching pencil was $15. Autograph Tuckaways are probably the most difficult black Sheaffer Autograph pens to find. Tuckaways aren't as generally popular with collectors. This Sheaffer Tuckaway Autograph Vacuum-fil pen and pencil set c1946-1947 was featured as the cover shot of the Spring 2006 Pennant.

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Yotsubishi fountain pen with Kawari-nuri sakura (cherry) bark pattern c1955-1959. This is a Yotsubishi fountain pen decorated in a free pattern, or Kawari-nuri, to simulate sakura (cherry) bark c1955-1959. The cap, barrel and nib section are all urushi coated and then worked to the pattern shown. The pen has a squeeze filler, similar to a Parker 51 aerometric in operation. Loaned by Stan Klemanowicz for photos.

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Yotsubishi fountain pen with Kawari-nuri sakura (cherry) bark pattern c1955-1959. This is a Yotsubishi fountain pen decorated in a free pattern, or Kawari-nuri, to simulate sakura (cherry) bark c1955-1959. The cap, barrel and nib section are all urushi coated and then worked to the pattern shown. The pen has a squeeze filler, similar to a Parker 51 aerometric in operation. Loaned by Stan Klemanowicz for photos.

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Uetosi eyedropper pen with S.S.S. nib c1940s. A few years ago when pen hunting in Maine, we ran across an antique store with a lot of very unusual pens, including several Japanese eyedropper pens. The pen barrel is stamped UETOSI & CO., with a logo to the left and kanji characters below. The pen appears to be one of the many small makers that made caps and barrels and bought hardware from larger pen makers. In this case, the pen has a medium S.S.S. nib, made by San Esu, a smaller pen maker in business from 1911 to the 1960s. S.S.S. made gold nibs, but during World War II gold was a limited resource and pen nibs began to be made using stainless steel. The clip is marked STEN and is similar to many jobbed clips on other pens and may be the jobber's mark. All the trim appears to be chrome plated and the cap and barrel appears to be black resin. It's a fairly large pen at 5 3/8 inches long. From my very limited resources, the parts would date this pen probably to the mid to late 1940s.

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Uetosi eyedropper pen with S.S.S. nib c1940s. A few years ago when pen hunting in Maine, we ran across an antique store with a lot of very unusual pens, including several Japanese eyedropper pens. The pen barrel is stamped UETOSI & CO., with a logo to the left and kanji characters below. The pen appears to be one of the many small makers that made caps and barrels and bought hardware from larger pen makers. In this case, the pen has a medium S.S.S. nib, made by San Esu, a smaller pen maker in business from 1911 to the 1960s. S.S.S. made gold nibs, but during World War II gold was a limited resource and pen nibs began to be made using stainless steel. The clip is marked STEN and is similar to many jobbed clips on other pens and may be the jobber's mark. All the trim appears to be chrome plated and the cap and barrel appears to be black resin. It's a fairly large pen at 5 3/8 inches long. From my very limited resources, the parts would date this pen probably to the mid to late 1940s.

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Well grey marble eyedropper fountain pen with Sailor nib c1940s. This is part of the Maine pen hunting trip where we found an antique store with a lot of very unusual pens, including several Japanese eyedropper pens. We suspect these pens were brought home by an American soldier stationed in Japan after World War II. Made in an unusual ribbed design from a grey marble resin. The pen barrel is stamped WELL, with a logo to the left and FOUNTAIN PEN below. Well (made by Mitsumoto-Honten and distributed by Diamond) was a smaller pen maker from the 1920s through the 1950s. In this case, the pen has a very long tine number 5 Sailor stainless steel nib, a sign of mid to late 1940s pens. It's 5 1/8 inches long and quite light. You can see the eyedropper shut off open. This pen needs a new seal as it won't close completely.

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Well grey marble eyedropper fountain pen with Sailor nib c1940s. This is part of the Maine pen hunting trip where we found an antique store with a lot of very unusual pens, including several Japanese eyedropper pens. We suspect these pens were brought home by an American soldier stationed in Japan after World War II. Made in an unusual ribbed design from a grey marble resin. The pen barrel is stamped WELL, with a logo to the left and FOUNTAIN PEN below. Well (made by Mitsumoto-Honten and distributed by Diamond) was a smaller pen maker from the 1920s through the 1950s. In this case, the pen has a very long tine number 5 Sailor stainless steel nib, a sign of mid to late 1940s pens. It's 5 1/8 inches long and quite light. You can see the eyedropper shut off open. This pen needs a new seal as it won't close completely.

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This is a Japanese lever fill fountain pen with a Morgan nib c1930s with two kamakura bori artwork designs front and back by an unknown pen maker. Kamakura-bori art work is a technique in which many layers of urushi lacquer are layered on the base pen, sometimes in several colors, and then carved to achieve the desired relief design. Unusual two sided, two toned kamakura bori design where one side of the pen is a lighter six petal floral pattern and the other is a darker repeating hexagonal pattern. The gold plated clip is unmarked, probably a jobbed part, and the number 3 14 karat gold nib is stamped WARRANTED MORGAN PEN. About 5 inches long. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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This is a Japanese lever fill fountain pen with a Morgan nib c1930s with two kamakura bori artwork designs front and back by an unknown pen maker. Kamakura-bori art work is a technique in which many layers of urushi lacquer are layered on the base pen, sometimes in several colors, and then carved to achieve the desired relief design. Unusual two sided, two toned kamakura bori design where one side of the pen is a lighter six petal floral pattern and the other is a darker repeating hexagonal pattern. The gold plated clip is unmarked, probably a jobbed part, and the number 3 14 karat gold nib is stamped WARRANTED MORGAN PEN. About 5 inches long. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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Popura eyedropper fountain pen from the early to mid c1930s. Gold plated clip and 14 karat gold nib are stamped POPURA. Nib is also stamped TOKYO, NIPPON. Cap and barrel carving represents Heian era coins using the kamakura bori technique. Urushi is applied in layers over an ebonite cap and barrel and the design is then cut into the finished pen. The Heian period was from 794 to 1185 and named after the ancient capital of Kyoto. Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences flourished in Japan during this time. About 5 1/4 inches long. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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Popura eyedropper fountain pen from the early to mid c1930s. Gold plated clip and 14 karat gold nib are stamped POPURA. Nib is also stamped TOKYO, NIPPON. Cap and barrel carving represents Heian era coins using the kamakura bori technique. Urushi is applied in layers over an ebonite cap and barrel and the design is then cut into the finished pen. The Heian period was from 794 to 1185 and named after the ancient capital of Kyoto. Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences flourished in Japan during this time. About 5 1/4 inches long. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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Unknown maker Japanese eyedropper fountain pen inscribed Seishi Bosatsu c1930. There are two smaller characters on the bottom that may be the town where a temple (there are dedicated to this bodhisattva) is located. There are numerous such temples. With original Pawlonia wood box that reads on top, Seishi Bosatsu. The seal on the box is that of the artist. Inside cover of the box is name of artist and mark for "made by". Small label mentions something about "Year of The Horse". Seishi Bosatsu is a protector deity of those born during the year of the horse and a provider of strength and wisdom, corresponding to 1930, which with the kamakura bori art work dates the pen to 1930 or near after. The gold plated clip is marked CLIP, indicating a jobbed part, and the number 4 14 karat gold nib is stamped NEWEST POINTED SUPERIOR. Five inches long. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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Unknown maker Japanese eyedropper fountain pen inscribed Seishi Bosatsu c1930. There are two smaller characters on the bottom that may be the town where a temple (there are dedicated to this bodhisattva) is located. There are numerous such temples. With original Pawlonia wood box that reads on top, Seishi Bosatsu. The seal on the box is that of the artist. Inside cover of the box is name of artist and mark for "made by". Small label mentions something about "Year of The Horse". Seishi Bosatsu is a protector deity of those born during the year of the horse and a provider of strength and wisdom, corresponding to 1930, which with the kamakura bori art work dates the pen to 1930 or near after. The gold plated clip is marked CLIP, indicating a jobbed part, and the number 4 14 karat gold nib is stamped NEWEST POINTED SUPERIOR. Five inches long. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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No name Japanese pen similar in design to a Parker 51 Aerometric. No makers marks on the pen or squeeze filler unit. Gold plated Parker 51 style Arrow clip and wide cap band. The formerly gold plated stainless steel number 4 nib is stamped Morison Eternal. The clear pink acrylic barrel and cap is elaborately engraved, possibly by machine. About 5 3/8 inches long. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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No name Japanese pen similar in design to a Parker 51 Aerometric. No makers marks on the pen or squeeze filler unit. Gold plated Parker 51 style Arrow clip and wide cap band. The formerly gold plated stainless steel number 4 nib is stamped Morison Eternal. The clear pink acrylic barrel and cap is elaborately engraved, possibly by machine. About 5 3/8 inches long. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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Lambrou Pens LB4 Tahiti with yellow gold vermeil trim, released 2017, now available! Paul Rossi hand crafts the faceted cravat clip in sterling silver, giving it an excellent springiness, allowing the pen to be carried in thin, medium, and thick pocket material. Paul also hand crafts the cap band in sterling silver, giving it a curved surface, completely reducing the step between the cap band and barrel when the pen is closed. The trim rings are also sterling silver. Once made, the clip, cap band and trim pieces are gold plated to complete them as yellow gold vermeil trim. The LB4 Tahiti maki-e series was launched in 2008. The pen is a portrait of nature scenes found on the paradise island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. It displays the beautiful flowers of red hibiscus and fragrant tiare as well as palm tree leaves which adorn the island, surrounded by the clear blue sky and pristine Pacific Ocean. The playing dolphins and turtles on the beach are popular sights on Tahiti and complete the composition. The artwork is created by Master Tatsuya Tōdō on Classic Pens Legend with enhanced blue colors for the sky and ocean and tiare white flowers, a principal emblem of Tahiti, in quail eggshell using the Runkaku technique. The retail price of the LB4 Tahiti with yellow gold vermeil trim is $6,500.

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Lambrou Pens LB4 Tahiti with yellow gold vermeil trim, released 2017, now available! Paul Rossi hand crafts the faceted cravat clip in sterling silver, giving it an excellent springiness, allowing the pen to be carried in thin, medium, and thick pocket material. Paul also hand crafts the cap band in sterling silver, giving it a curved surface, completely reducing the step between the cap band and barrel when the pen is closed. The trim rings are also sterling silver. Once made, the clip, cap band and trim pieces are gold plated to complete them as yellow gold vermeil trim. The LB4 Tahiti maki-e series was launched in 2008. The pen is a portrait of nature scenes found on the paradise island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. It displays the beautiful flowers of red hibiscus and fragrant tiare as well as palm tree leaves which adorn the island, surrounded by the clear blue sky and pristine Pacific Ocean. The playing dolphins and turtles on the beach are popular sights on Tahiti and complete the composition. The artwork is created by Master Tatsuya Tōdō on Classic Pens Legend with enhanced blue colors for the sky and ocean and tiare white flowers, a principal emblem of Tahiti, in quail eggshell using the Runkaku technique. The retail price of the LB4 Tahiti with yellow gold vermeil trim is $6,500.

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Sheaffer Lifetime 2000 fountain pen, c1963-1964. Sheaffer introduced the Lifetime cartridge pen line in 1963 to mark the company's 50th anniversary and the line ran through 1964. Lifetime pens came with a lifetime guarantee certificate for the registered owner. The new line was composed of cartridge pen versions of many of the prior year Imperial pens. Sheaffer marked the pens Lifetime on the clip, 14 karat gold nib and in the plastic above the cap band. The Lifetime 2000 was the last hurrah of an Autograph type pen featuring a 14 karat gold cap band. The pen was available only in black plastic cap and barrel and sold for $20.00 with a matching pencil for $12.50. We've found a surprising number of these pens at shows and antique shops at only a small premium above other Sheaffer Imperial type pens, making them somewhat of a bargain if you seek a pen with a 14 karat gold cap band.

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Sheaffer Lifetime 2000 fountain pen, c1963-1964. Sheaffer introduced the Lifetime cartridge pen line in 1963 to mark the company's 50th anniversary and the line ran through 1964. Lifetime pens came with a lifetime guarantee certificate for the registered owner. The new line was composed of cartridge pen versions of many of the prior year Imperial pens. Sheaffer marked the pens Lifetime on the clip, 14 karat gold nib and in the plastic above the cap band. The Lifetime 2000 was the last hurrah of an Autograph type pen featuring a 14 karat gold cap band. The pen was available only in black plastic cap and barrel and sold for $20.00 with a matching pencil for $12.50. We've found a surprising number of these pens at shows and antique shops at only a small premium above other Sheaffer Imperial type pens, making them somewhat of a bargain if you seek a pen with a 14 karat gold cap band.

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Waterford Marquis Arista Prism Purple Fountain Pen, c2005-2007. The Marquis by Waterford Arista Prism Purple fountain pen cap, barrel, and section was machine turned from a striking swirled purple and white resin and accented with highly polished chrome plated trim. Each pen was fitted with a Schmidt stainless steel nib, and most nibs were stamped "Iridium Tip Germany," some had the Schmidt logo. Uses international ink cartridges or converter. A very light weight pen, but full size, at 5 1/4 inches long. Retailed for $75. Matching rollerball ($60) and ballpoint ($50) pens were made. Also came in mocha, caramel, and rainbow resin. Were discontinued and closed out in 2008.

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Waterford Marquis Arista Prism Purple Fountain Pen, c2005-2007. The Marquis by Waterford Arista Prism Purple fountain pen cap, barrel, and section was machine turned from a striking swirled purple and white resin and accented with highly polished chrome plated trim. Each pen was fitted with a Schmidt stainless steel nib, and most nibs were stamped "Iridium Tip Germany," some had the Schmidt logo. Uses international ink cartridges or converter. A very light weight pen, but full size, at 5 1/4 inches long. Retailed for $75. Matching rollerball ($60) and ballpoint ($50) pens were made. Also came in mocha, caramel, and rainbow resin. Were discontinued and closed out in 2008.

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A previously unknown navy blue Wearever squeeze filler fountain pen c1955-1957. We literally have only seen one of these pens. No advertisements or other ephemera that would tell us the name, date or price. The filler unit is unique in that we have never seen another Wearever pen with one. There is no evidence of a breather tube in the filler unit, so it's not an aerometric type, but does look inspired by the Parker 51 Aerometric pen. The pen is a combination of design elements from other Wearever pens: 1> The cap and clip is similar to the 2nd generation Pennant, c1957-1960, with its coin edge plastic cap lip that matches the barrel color and the flat faced chrome plated clip, however the navy blue barrel color is like the colors of the early 1950s Pennants. 2> The barrel, with its metal end cap is similar to the design of the Wearever Cartridge Pen c1957-1960. 3> The metal cap top jewel is identical to the last version of the Pacemaker c1957-1960. Interestingly, the cap and metal cap jewel is heavy chrome plated. This pen proves that there is always something new in pen collecting!

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A previously unknown navy blue Wearever squeeze filler fountain pen c1955-1957. We literally have only seen one of these pens. No advertisements or other ephemera that would tell us the name, date or price. The filler unit is unique in that we have never seen another Wearever pen with one. There is no evidence of a breather tube in the filler unit, so it's not an aerometric type, but does look inspired by the Parker 51 Aerometric pen. The pen is a combination of design elements from other Wearever pens: 1> The cap and clip is similar to the 2nd generation Pennant, c1957-1960, with its coin edge plastic cap lip that matches the barrel color and the flat faced chrome plated clip, however the navy blue barrel color is like the colors of the early 1950s Pennants. 2> The barrel, with its metal end cap is similar to the design of the Wearever Cartridge Pen c1957-1960. 3> The metal cap top jewel is identical to the last version of the Pacemaker c1957-1960. Interestingly, the cap and metal cap jewel is heavy chrome plated. This pen proves that there is always something new in pen collecting!

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Waterman Man 100 Gold "Specimen" c1988 forward. This is a pen that visited us in 2004. It's basically a fake gold plated version of the solid gold MAN 100 that dealers could use as demonstrators so wealthy customers could try out the pen and order the real pen and know that they would be getting an untouched new pen. The full 18 karat solid gold model is a heavily fluted Godron design, first offered in 1988, and also available in solid sterling silver and as a twist action ballpoint. All elements of the solid gold pen would be hallmarked, including the cap, section, barrel, end cap and clip. This pen is stamped "SPECIMEN" on the cap, barrel and section to make sure there is no doubt that this one is a facsimile gold plated demonstrator. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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Waterman Man 100 Gold "Specimen" c1988 forward. This is a pen that visited us in 2004. It's basically a fake gold plated version of the solid gold MAN 100 that dealers could use as demonstrators so wealthy customers could try out the pen and order the real pen and know that they would be getting an untouched new pen. The full 18 karat solid gold model is a heavily fluted Godron design, first offered in 1988, and also available in solid sterling silver and as a twist action ballpoint. All elements of the solid gold pen would be hallmarked, including the cap, section, barrel, end cap and clip. This pen is stamped "SPECIMEN" on the cap, barrel and section to make sure there is no doubt that this one is a facsimile gold plated demonstrator. Loaned for photos by Stan Klemanowicz.

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Wearever Lady Fair cartridge pen in shell pink and mesh pattern, c1958-1960. Inspired by the Lady Sheaffer Skripsert Cartridge Fountain Pen introduced in 1958, David Kahn, Inc. launched this similar looking ink cartridge pen line, the Wearever Lady Fair, the same year. The Lady Fair was made in five of the fashion colors of the late 1950s, black, plum, harvest, aqua or shell pink. Wearever offered these pens in three engraved patterns, a mesh pattern, a short wave pattern and a long wave pattern. There were five stainless steel nibs available, extra fine, medium, flexible fine, broad and steno. They sold new for $1.95 with two cartridges and a holder. There was also a set with matching pencil offered.

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Wearever Lady Fair cartridge pen in shell pink and mesh pattern, c1958-1960. Inspired by the Lady Sheaffer Skripsert Cartridge Fountain Pen introduced in 1958, David Kahn, Inc. launched this similar looking ink cartridge pen line, the Wearever Lady Fair, the same year. The Lady Fair was made in five of the fashion colors of the late 1950s, black, plum, harvest, aqua or shell pink. Wearever offered these pens in three engraved patterns, a mesh pattern, a short wave pattern and a long wave pattern. There were five stainless steel nibs available, extra fine, medium, flexible fine, broad and steno. They sold new for $1.95 with two cartridges and a holder. There was also a set with matching pencil offered.

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Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Mandarin Orange 1956-1959. One of the more difficult colors to find, Mandarin Orange was used only on White Dot pens, the Statesman, Clipper, Valiant, and Sentinel. The Sentinel sold for US $20.00 in 1954 ($22.50 in 1956) and the matching pencil sold for US $7.50. The "Ensemble" pen and pencil set sold for US $30.00 in 1956.

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Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Mandarin Orange 1956-1959. One of the more difficult colors to find, Mandarin Orange was used only on White Dot pens, the Statesman, Clipper, Valiant, and Sentinel. The Sentinel sold for US $20.00 in 1954 ($22.50 in 1956) and the matching pencil sold for US $7.50. The "Ensemble" pen and pencil set sold for US $30.00 in 1956.

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Wearever Pacemaker c1954-1960. This is a lesser known Wearever pen with a better known Wearever name, the c1954-1960 Pacemaker in blue. There exists counter top ephemera, trademark information and packaging that confirms the name and features of this late and possibly last use of the Wearever Pacemaker name on a fountain pen. Some pens have a barrel imprint that has the Pacemaker name. The pen features "Replace-A-Point" nib / feed units, trademarked January 31, 1954, that unscrew, similar to an Esterbrook pen, and offered in extra fine, flexible fine, medium flexible, medium firm, broad and steno. The stainless steel nib does away with the silly overfeed of the Pennant, but retains the C-flow clear feed. Notable quality differences from other Wearever pens include an all metal cap in what looks like brushed steel topped with a metal cap top and a metal trim ring that actually closes flush when the cap is screwed on. These Pacemakers were offered in red, blue, gray and green, based on known examples, and sold for $1.95.

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Wearever Pacemaker c1954-1960. This is a lesser known Wearever pen with a better known Wearever name, the c1954-1960 Pacemaker in blue. There exists counter top ephemera, trademark information and packaging that confirms the name and features of this late and possibly last use of the Wearever Pacemaker name on a fountain pen. Some pens have a barrel imprint that has the Pacemaker name. The pen features "Replace-A-Point" nib / feed units, trademarked January 31, 1954, that unscrew, similar to an Esterbrook pen, and offered in extra fine, flexible fine, medium flexible, medium firm, broad and steno. The stainless steel nib does away with the silly overfeed of the Pennant, but retains the C-flow clear feed. Notable quality differences from other Wearever pens include an all metal cap in what looks like brushed steel topped with a metal cap top and a metal trim ring that actually closes flush when the cap is screwed on. These Pacemakers were offered in red, blue, gray and green, based on known examples, and sold for $1.95.

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Classic Pens LS 11 Nihonrisu (Squirrels) maki-e on the Parker Duofold Centennial 2004. We had the opportunity to photograph this pen in 2008. The Classic Pens LS 11 Nihonrisu (Squirrels) maki-e was offered as 15 pieces on the Parker Duofold Centennial and 15 pieces on the Classic Legend in 2004. Squirrels symbolize trust. They may be friendly, playful, and energetic, but they also store for the future. The togidashi and taka (raised) maki-e artwork shows a pair of playing squirrels on a tree surrounded by leaves. The artist, Shogetsu Mitani, created textured finish on the pen body look similar to tree bark, as if the pen was the trunk of a tree.

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Classic Pens LS 11 Nihonrisu (Squirrels) maki-e on the Parker Duofold Centennial 2004. We had the opportunity to photograph this pen in 2008. The Classic Pens LS 11 Nihonrisu (Squirrels) maki-e was offered as 15 pieces on the Parker Duofold Centennial and 15 pieces on the Classic Legend in 2004. Squirrels symbolize trust. They may be friendly, playful, and energetic, but they also store for the future. The togidashi and taka (raised) maki-e artwork shows a pair of playing squirrels on a tree surrounded by leaves. The artist, Shogetsu Mitani, created textured finish on the pen body look similar to tree bark, as if the pen was the trunk of a tree.

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Classic Pens LS 12 Shimarisu (Chipmunks) maki-e on the Parker Duofold Centennial 2004. After digging up the LS 11 photos, we also found that the LS 12 Chipmunks pen. These two pens, along with the LS10 Inochi (Life), complement each other and work together as a three pen set. The Classic Pens LS 12 Shimarisu (Chipmunks) maki-e was offered as 15 pieces on the Parker Duofold Centennial and 15 pieces on the Classic Legend in 2004. Chipmunks also symbolize trust. They are curious and playful, and they represent a balance between trust and caution as well as flexibility in one’s opinion. Chipmunks, if they trust you, will climb into your hand to eat seeds. The togidashi and taka (raised) maki-e artwork shows a pair of playing chipmunks on a tree surrounded by leaves. The artist, Shogetsu Mitani, created textured finish on the pen body look similar to tree bark, as if the pen was the trunk of a tree.

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Classic Pens LS 12 Shimarisu (Chipmunks) maki-e on the Parker Duofold Centennial 2004. After digging up the LS 11 photos, we also found that the LS 12 Chipmunks pen. These two pens, along with the LS10 Inochi (Life), complement each other and work together as a three pen set. The Classic Pens LS 12 Shimarisu (Chipmunks) maki-e was offered as 15 pieces on the Parker Duofold Centennial and 15 pieces on the Classic Legend in 2004. Chipmunks also symbolize trust. They are curious and playful, and they represent a balance between trust and caution as well as flexibility in one’s opinion. Chipmunks, if they trust you, will climb into your hand to eat seeds. The togidashi and taka (raised) maki-e artwork shows a pair of playing chipmunks on a tree surrounded by leaves. The artist, Shogetsu Mitani, created textured finish on the pen body look similar to tree bark, as if the pen was the trunk of a tree.