You have got to be kidding me

[SeaCat]

I know I mentioned that my father gave me a couple of fountain pens not too long ago. These are older pens and have a bit of history behind them. One is a Waterman that my Grandfather used. The other is a Shaeffer that my Great Grandfather used.

I tried to find Ink for them and was unable to do so. Because of this I contacted both Waterman and Shaeffer. I sent them both E-Mails complete with attached pictures of the pens requesting information on them and what ink cartridges to use. I received replies to these E-Mails.

The Waterman turned out to be a special edition pen, but it can use any Waterman Ink Cartridge. They told me they stopped making this style of pen several years ago but that it sold for $300.00. OKay that was a bit surprising but I'll still use the pen.

The Sheaffer on the other hand was a presentation pen. They made it in limited numbers. They still sell them at $350.00 each but mine is one that hasn't been made in many years. They offered me $500.00 for it. I refused while telling them why. They sent me another E-Mail telling me they understood. They went on to tell me that they were sending me free of charge a package. Today I received that package and found inside it a bladder that fits inside the pen to hold ink as well as a six pack of ink cartridges.

Now I have two very expensive pens that I'll use. I'm loving this even though I would never spend more than a couple of dollars on a pen.

$300 and $500 for a pen? That's just plain nuts.

Cat

 

[Tio_Narratore]

Nuts? There are many new fountain pens that'll set you back more than those two. And there are people who collect fountain pens, and fight to get them. Some go in the double=digit thousands. I have a pen I picked up for $5 at a flea market. Made in 1884 and it was in its original box with original directions for using its newly-patented mechanism. I've been offered two grand for it. Enjoy using your valuable pens!

 

[trysail]

I know I mentioned that my father gave me a couple of fountain pens not too long ago. These are older pens and have a bit of history behind them. One is a Waterman that my Grandfather used. The other is a Shaeffer that my Great Grandfather used.

I tried to find Ink for them and was unable to do so. Because of this I contacted both Waterman and Shaeffer. I sent them both E-Mails complete with attached pictures of the pens requesting information on them and what ink cartridges to use. I received replies to these E-Mails.

The Waterman turned out to be a special edition pen, but it can use any Waterman Ink Cartridge. They told me they stopped making this style of pen several years ago but that it sold for $300.00. OKay that was a bit surprising but I'll still use the pen.

The Sheaffer on the other hand was a presentation pen. They made it in limited numbers. They still sell them at $350.00 each but mine is one that hasn't been made in many years. They offered me $500.00 for it. I refused while telling them why. They sent me another E-Mail telling me they understood. They went on to tell me that they were sending me free of charge a package. Today I received that package and found inside it a bladder that fits inside the pen to hold ink as well as a six pack of ink cartridges.

Now I have two very expensive pens that I'll use. I'm loving this even though I would never spend more than a couple of dollars on a pen.

$300 and $500 for a pen? That's just plain nuts.

Cat

Cat,
People collect fine writing instruments. Vintage Mont Blanc and Waterman pens can fetch what appear to be absurd prices to non-collectors. It's a good thing you were dealing with honest people. There are less than scrupulous folk out there who might have tempted you with lowball offers.

When I read the first line of your post I was fearful that you were going to go on to tell us that you were unable to locate ink. I fear that day will come and only hope I'm not around to see it. Try to find 35mm slide film ( such as Kodachrome ) or a carousel slide projector these days. It's "Mission Impossible."

 

[R. Richard]

From eBay: MONTBLANC SKELETON "FOURTH OF JULY" FOUNTAIN PEN
ONE OF ONLY 56 PENS SOLID WHITE GOLD SKELETON!
Enlarge Buy It Now
or Best Offer $45,000.00
+$50.00 shipping 23d 2h 12m

Wow!!!

 

[glynndah]

I know I mentioned that my father gave me a couple of fountain pens not too long ago. These are older pens and have a bit of history behind them. One is a Waterman that my Grandfather used. The other is a Shaeffer that my Great Grandfather used.

I tried to find Ink for them and was unable to do so. Because of this I contacted both Waterman and Shaeffer. I sent them both E-Mails complete with attached pictures of the pens requesting information on them and what ink cartridges to use. I received replies to these E-Mails.

The Waterman turned out to be a special edition pen, but it can use any Waterman Ink Cartridge. They told me they stopped making this style of pen several years ago but that it sold for $300.00. OKay that was a bit surprising but I'll still use the pen.

The Sheaffer on the other hand was a presentation pen. They made it in limited numbers. They still sell them at $350.00 each but mine is one that hasn't been made in many years. They offered me $500.00 for it. I refused while telling them why. They sent me another E-Mail telling me they understood. They went on to tell me that they were sending me free of charge a package. Today I received that package and found inside it a bladder that fits inside the pen to hold ink as well as a six pack of ink cartridges.

Now I have two very expensive pens that I'll use. I'm loving this even though I would never spend more than a couple of dollars on a pen.

$300 and $500 for a pen? That's just plain nuts.

Cat

I do hope you used that fountain pen to send them a thank you note.

Fountain pens have such a romance to them.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

The Smithsonian is a good place to get information about where to find parts and supplies for antique stuff. Theyre very helpful.