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MV Regatta
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Monteverde Regatta Sport |
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| Color: Copper Material: Copper over bras(?) |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. ca 2013 |
Nib: Black MV F
Working? Yes |
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A hefty and showy pen that also manages to not be too showy. Black and copper finish, with a black nib and an incredibly satifying magnetic cap (which also posts magnetically). Another great pen from Monteverde, that honestly doesn’t get a much use as it should. |
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Monteverde Mountains Vesuvio
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Monteverde Mountains of the World: Vesuvio |
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| Color: Cinder & Lava (Black, grey, with a fiery orange swirl) Material: Resin, Chrome |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. ca 2016 |
Nib: Steel F
Working? Yes |
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Another of MV’s Mountains series, and the last, I think, based on actual mountains, the fiery swirls of red and orange through smoky black are just stunning. Like its snowier brother, the K2, this is a smooth, business-like writer; not as silky as some, but with a comfortable feedback that gives it a bit of snap. Love this pen, and the K2. |
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Monteverde Mountains K2
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Monteverde Mountains of the World: K2 |
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| Color: Ice & Stone Material: Resin, chrome |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. ca. 2015 |
Nib: Steel F
Working? Yes |
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Released back when Monteverde’s Mountains of the World were inspired by and named for actual mountains like Denali, Fuji, and Kilimanjaro, this pen evokes the swirl of ice and snow on K2, the world’s second highest, but most deadly mountain. This pen, for me, is January, and I ink it up in the frosty days with an ink like Diamines Grey Fox, or DeAtramentic Frankincense. Lovely writer, a little drier than some, but ideal for writing on printer or copier paper, this one gets me through my early winter grading! |
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Atelier Lusso Ocean
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Atelier Lusso Carina |
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| Color: Blue Ocean Swirl Material: Resin |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. ca 2017 |
Nib: #6 Steel F
Working? Yes |
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I already knew how awesome Eric Sands’ work was when I saw this flit arcoss my FB feed from a pen group. Blue is generally not my color, but I was transfixed, and had to have it. Happily, I managed to be first in line, and snapped it up. Stunning one-of-a-kind pen with a mezmerizing ocean swirl, sterling hardware, and a silky tuned nib. I always pair this with Callifolio’s Oconto, a dreamy ocean blue. If you ever have a chance to grab on of Atelier Lusso’s pens, do it! |
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Atelier Lusso Carina Fire
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Atelier Lusso Carina |
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| Color: Fire Opal Material: Resin |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. ca. 2015 |
Nib: Jowo #6 Steel F
Working? Yes |
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A custom-made masterpiece from Eric Sands of Atelier Lusso, with that orange marble I can’t resist, sterling silver hardware, and a fire opal cap jewel. Write flawlessly, hefty with great balance – Eric is a master craftsman! |
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Cross Botanica
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Cross Botanica |
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| Color: Magnolia Material: Laquer over brass |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. 2014 |
Nib: 18K F
Working? Yes |
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I love Cross pens, and I think they don’t get anywhere near as much love as they deserve, or at least the ones from 1980s-2010s or so; I haven’t tried the newer ones. Since I adore my trusty Townsends, and I love henna art, I leapt at this beauty. This first run model has a 18K nib, and is esentially a top of the line Century II with a jaw-dropping finish. It’s a hefty but slender pen, and it writes as I would expect from a high-end Cross. My only quibble is the converter is not the same as my Townsend, but that’s minor. Overall, I adore this pen. Now discontinued, and the later run with steel nibs are just not as impressive, but if you find one of the first run with the 18K nibs, pounce on it! |
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Conklin Endura
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Conklin Endura |
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| Color: Burgundy Marble Material: Resin |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. ca. 2010 |
Nib: Steel F
Working? Yes |
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I think this is a modern Endura, but I have not been able to find any mention of one in this finish. Conklin had a run of non-faceted marble resin Enduras a few years ago, but they are no longer being made, and the only example I can find is in a different finish Suffice to say, it’s a modern Conklin modeled on their vintage flat-tops, and it’s gorgeous! |
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Conklin Endura
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Conklin Endura |
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| Color: 'Jungle' Material: Resin |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. ca 2014 |
Nib: Steel F
Working? Yes |
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This is a bit of an odd bird, no longer made. It’s an Endura, with a subtly faceted barrel, and a stunning multi-colored resin I have named ‘jungle,’ though I think the original designation was ’emerald green,’ but that hardly does it justice. Another Conklin line, like the Duragraph, that is a direct descendent of their vintage line (though no vintage pen dreamed of colors like this!). |
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Conklin Duragraph (Orange)
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Conklin Duragraph |
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| Color: Orange Material: Resin |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. ca. 2014 |
Nib: Steel M
Working? Yes |
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Have I mentioned I have a thing for orange pens? This could, at first glance be a Delta Dolce Vita, which is why I fell in love with it. My first Duragraph, and a very solid pen all around. |
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Conklin Duragraph Forest Green
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Conklin Duragraph |
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| Color: Forest Green Material: Resin |
Filler: Cartridge/Converter Date c. ca 2014? |
Nib: Steel F
Working? Yes |
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The Duragraph line is a great modern take on a classic vintage look. And for a mid-range pen, they deliver as workhorses, and this one is no exception. This one is usally one I ink up around the holidays with a rich green like Noodler’s Polar Green or Iroshizuku’s Syo-Ro for a cooler green. |
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