Fountain Pens: My Collection

My fountain pen collection tends toward smaller-sized pens which are generally no longer than 5"/130mm capped. While most of my pens are a great deal smaller than 5", there are a couple of exceptions - primarily for Sheaffer Snorkels.
I prefer celluloid or resin to metal, bright or unusual colours to patterns - and Extra Fine nibs. (But I will sometimes overlook the nib size if I find a pen with very appealing overall style or construction.)

Updated: 06.08.2009

(Pictures below!)

MODERN PENS:

• Aurora
  Optima Mini, Bordeaux. 14K XF Stub².
  Fuoco Aurea Minima LE, Red Marble. 18K EF.
  Sole Aurea Minima LE, Yellow Marble. 18K EF.
  
• Bexley
  Simplicity 2007 FPN LE, Blue Cracked Ice. Steel F.
  
• Danitrio
  Takumi "Mt. Fuji" Maki-e. 14K Flexy XXXF Needlepoint³.
  
• Duke
  Mini Torpedo, Black. Steel/14K F. (x2)
  Chaplin, Black. Steel/22K M.
  
• Guider Pen Works
  Celluloid Eyedropper, Mandarin Yellow. Steel F.
  Acrylic Eyedropper Small, Rose. Steel F.
  Ebonite Eyedropper Medium, Olive. Steel F.
  Devika, Ebonite Eyedropper Mini. Steel F. (x2)
  
• Hero
  329. Steel F. (x2)
  
• Jean Pierre Lépine
  Attila, Champagne. Steel 0.3 Stub¹.
  Indigo Murano, Orange. Steel XXXF Needlepoint¹.
  
• Lamy
  ABC Pen & Pencil Set. Steel F. (x2)
  Lady, Rosenthal Porcelain. 14K 0.4 Cursive Italic¹.
  
• Montegrappa
  Micra, Orange Marble. 18K XXXF Needlepoint¹.
  
• Nakaya
  Cigar Piccolo, Chinkin Nuri-hanashi Shu Palmet 14K SEF.
  Cigar Piccolo, Kuro-Tamenuri Urushi. 14K EF.
  Cigar Piccolo, Olive Green Urushi. 14K Elastic SEF.
  
• Omas
  Dama, Pearl Grey. 18K EF.
  Princess, Blue La Royale. 18K XXXXF Super-Needlepoint¹.
  Princess, Saft Green. 18K 0.3 Cursive Italic¹.
  Princess, Scarlet Red. 18K XXXF Needlepoint¹.
  Princess, Scarlet Red. 18K EF.
  Princess, Senape (Saffron) Blue. 18K 0.3 Cursive Italic³.
  Princess, Arco Green. 18K XXF⁴.
  
• Parker
  Vector, Stainless Steel. Steel F.
  Vector, Matte Black Anodized. Steel F.
  
• Pelikan
  M200, Yellow "Citroenpers" SE. 14K EF.
  M201 (Asia), Clear Transparent. 14K XXXF Needlepoint¹.
  M250, Bordeaux. 14K EF.
  Souverän M300, Green-Black. 14K 0.3 Crisp Italic¹.
  Souverän M400, Tortoise-White. 14K 0.3 Stub¹.
  Souverän M400, Tortoise-Dark Brown "Kaufhof" SE. 14K 0.3 Cursive Italic⁴.
  Souverän M450, Tortoise-Vermeil. 18K EF.
  M640, "Polar Lights" SE. 18K XXXF Needlepoint¹.
  
• Pilot
  78G, Steel F.
  Capless Décimo, Pearl White. 18K F.
  Cashew Urushi, Gold Dust & Dark Green. 18K F.
  Custom 98, Deep Yellow. 14K EF.
  Desk Pen DPP-100, Steel EF.
  Etched Floral, Stainless Steel & Green-Gold Lacquer. 18K F.
  Elite Short, Floral White. 18K F Script.
  Elite Silver, Rolled Sterling Silver. 18K F Script.
  Legno 89s, Deep Red. 14K F.
  "L", Red Shimmer. 14K F.
  MYU 701, Stainless Steel. F. (H674)
  MYU 701, Stainless Steel. F. (H777)
  MYU M90, Stainless Steel. F.
  Penko Mini, White. Steel F.
  Prera, Lime Green. Steel F.
  Red Stripe, Red & White. 14K F.
  
• Platinum
  Carbon (Desk) Pen, Black. Steel EF.
  Floral Relief / Karakusa, Gold. 18K F.
  Fluted, Floral Band. 18K F.
  Short, Clover Motif. 18K Semi-Flex F.
  Short, Deep Red Gold Sparkle 18K F.
  Stainless Steel, Black Squares. 18K F. (x2)
  Riviere, Sterling Silver, Ceramic Inlay. 14K F.
  Sterling Silver, Cashew Urushi. 18K F.
  Sterling Silver, Vermeil Relief. 18K F.
  (Original) Zogan, Gold Inlay, Black. 18K F.
  
• Rotring
  Core, Red Balium. Steel XS.
  
• Sailor
  1911 LE, "Hanshin Tigers", White-Black Stripes, 21K M. (77 pieces)
  1911M, Red. 14K EF.
  Chalana, Stainless Steel. 14K EF.
  Charmer, Silver Pink. Steel F.
  Ink Pen, Black. Steel F Stub.
  Manga/Comics (Desk) Pen, Green. Steel EF.
  Mini Flighter, Stainless Steel. Steel F. (x2)
  Professional Gear Slim, Black. 14K EF.
  Pro Gear Slim SE, Spring White. 14K F.
  Pro Gear Slim SE, Spring Orange. 14K F.
  Pro Gear Slim LE, "Hougado Brown", Demonstrator. 14K EF.
  Pro Gear Slim LE, "Hougado Green", Demonstrator. 14K EF.
  Pro Gear Slim Mini, Black. 14K EF.
  Pro Gear Slim Mini, Yellow. 14K EF.
  Pro Gear Slim Mini SE, "Morita Original", Turquoise. 14K F.
  Pro Gear Slim Mini LE, "Snow White", White. 14K EF. (100 pieces)
  Pro Gear Mini LE, "Naginata", Bordeaux. 21K MF Naginata.
  Pro Gear SE, Dark Metallic Red. 21K F.
  Pro Gear LE, "Dandelion", Yellow Demonstrator. 21K M. (50 pieces)
  Pro Gear LE, "KAN", Scarlet. 21K EF.
  Pro Gear LE, White with Pink Gold. 21K EF.
  Pro Gear LE, "Bunzo", Smoke Green. 21K EF. (25 pieces)
  Pro Gear LE, "Ujuku", Mandarin Yellow. 21K F. (100 pieces)
  Silver Fluted, Sterling Silver & Pink. 18K F.
  Silver Fluted, Sterling Silver & White. 18K F.
  "21" Short, Pink. 21K EF.
  Short, Steel, Chequered Band. 14K F.
  Short, Steel, Brushed. 18K WG F.
  Short, Steel, Black Stripes. 18K WG F.
  *RARE* Short, Steel, Arabesque Floral. 18K WG F. (Image)
  *RARE* Short, Steel, Egyptian Hieroglyphs. 18K WG F. (Image)
  
• Sheaffer
  'For the Doll' Ringtop, Orange. Steel F.
  
• Uranus
  NJF, Tortoise Lacquer. Steel F.
  
• Visconti
  Viscontina, Dark Green / Vermeil. 18K M.
  
• Waterman
  Laureat, Red-Gold. Steel M.
  Lady Charlotte, Orange. Steel F.
  Watermina Set, Rust Red. 18K B.
  
• WTM Pens
  El Toro, Macassar Ebony. Steel XF.

¹ Richard Binder Nib Modification
² Other Nib Modification
³ Deb Kinney Nib Modification
⁴ Dillon Ang Nib Modification

VINTAGE PENS:

• Astura
  Nova, 1930's. Green Marble Celluloid. Button. 14K XF.
• Duchessa (Montegrappa)
  1930's. Pink-Red Celluloid. Button. 14K Flexible F.
  
• Esterbrook
  J Double-Jewel. Red. Lever. 9250 EF Firm / 2550 EF Firm.
  J Double-Jewel. Blue. Lever. 2550 EF Firm.
  SJ Double-Jewel. Grey. Lever. 9128 EF Semi-Flex.
  SJ Double-Jewel. Copper. Lever. 2550 EF Firm.
  № 447 Dipless Desk Set. Black. 9668 F Firm.
  
• Grieshaber
  Baby Grand Ringtop, 1920's. BHR. 14K F.
  
• Kaweco
  *RARE* Toledo, 1923. Lever. 14K A. Morton Left-Oblique M. (Image) (History)
  
• Majestic
  1940's. Green Stripe, Ink Vue. Lever. 14K M.
  
• Melbi (Merz & Krell)
  № 6, ~1920. BHR. Safety. Steel M.
  № 1107, Wartime ~1938. Black Chased Celluoid, BHR. Piston. Palladium M. (Image)
  
• Parker
  "21" 1950's. Black. Aerometric. Steel XF.
  Petite Pastel Ringtop, 1919. Apple Green. Button. 14K Lucky Curve B.
  
• Pelikan
  Graphos, 1940's. Black Bakelite. 12 Nib Set.
  
• Salz
  Peter Pan Ringtop, 1920's. 2.25" Mini. Gold-Filled. Bulb. 14K M.
  Peter Pan Ringtop, 1920's. 2.25" Mini. Amber. Bulb. 14K Stub.
  
• Sheaffer's
  46 Special Short Ringtop, 1925. Black. Lever. 14K XF.
  Autograph, Black. Snorkel. 14K XF. (AU)
  Clipper, Fiesta Red. Snorkel. PdAg A4 Account / XXF.
  Valiant, Black. Solid 14K Gold Snorkel Tube. 14K XF.
  Valiant, Burgundy. Snorkel. 14K XF.
  Valiant, Fern Green. Snorkel. 14K F.
  
• Waterman
  Lady Patricia, 1932. 'Onyx' RHR Section/Feed. Lever. 14K Flexible F.
  № 452½V Ringtop, 1920's. BHR Sterling Overlay. Lever. 14K F.
  

Vintage Japanese Pens:

• Almite
  Wartime 1940's. Aluminium, Gold Trim. Lever. Steel F.
  Wartime 1940's. Aluminium, Nickel Trim. Lever. Steel F.
• Ever
  Unknown 1950's. Ebonite & Resin, Gold Trim. Bulb Filler. Steel XF.
• Pilot
  "R" Vest Pocket, Prewar ~1936. Red Celluloid. Lever. 14K XF.
  № 6, Wartime ~1938. Black-Red Celluloid. Lever. Steel F.
  Super, 1960's. Black. Lever. Steel 'Hardgilt' Flexible XF.
  
• Platinum
  10 Year, ~1950. Ivory Celluloid. Lever. Steel F.
  
• Sailor
  Wartime 1940's. Ebonite, Urushi. Eyedropper. Steel F.
  
• Well
  № 12, ~1938. Ebonite, Black Urushi. Eyedropper. Steel XF.
  Diamond, Wartime 1940's. Ebonite, Urushi. Eyedropper. Steel F.
  
• Yotubisi
  Oversize, ~1955. Ebonite, Red Urushi. Eyedropper. Pladium F.
  

Images: (Click for larger version.)

Italian Celluloid Omas Princess Saft Green, Omas Princess Blue La Royale, Aurora Aurea Sole Minima LE Yellow Marble, Montegrappa Micra Orange Marble.

Nakaya Piccolo Red Black

Nakaya Piccolo Chinkin Palmet

Nakaya Piccolo Olive Green

Miscellaneous Modern Rotring Newton, Duke 2007 Mini, Sailor 1911M, Jean-Pierre Lepine: Attila (2) / Indigo, Montegrappa Micra, Aurora Sole Minima LE.

Miscellaneous Modern Pelikan: M250 / M300 Souveran / M400 Souveran / M201 Demonstrator, Laban Banker (2), Duke Ruby, Parker: 45 Classic / Arrow / Vector (2).

Orange and Green Sailor PG Slim Metallic Dark Green, Montegrappa Micra, Pelikan Souveran M450, Sailor PG Slim Spring Orange.

Miscellaneous Vintage Majestic, Townsend, Parker: Lady Duofold / Petit Pastel, Sheaffer: 46 Special / Jade Junior, Waterman: Lady Patricia / Overlay 452 1/2 V, Grieshaber Baby Grand.

Jean Pierre Lepine Attila Champagne, Indigo Murano Amber, Attila Red.

Parker Ring Tops Lady Duofold Lacquer Red, Petite Pastel Apple Green (Discoloured), Petite Pastel Apple Green (Heavily Discoloured).

Pilot MYU 701

Aurora Mini Optima

OMAS Princess, Scarlet Red x2

Japanese Pens I Platinum Short Clover, Platinum Sterling Urushi, Platinum Stainless, Platinum Sterling Riviere, Pilot Custom 98, Pilot Penko Mini, Sailor Mini.

Japanese Pens II Sailor Chalana, Sailor Eyedropper, Sailor Short Arabesque, Pilot Lever-Fill, Pilot Celluloid, Sailor Sapporo Mini, Platinum Karakusa.

Japanese Pens III Pilot 78G (4), Pilot Custom 98, Pilot MYU 701 (3), Pilot Penko Mini.

Japanese Pens IV Platinum Karakusa BP, Sailor Sapporo, Platinum Sterling Riviere, Platinum Black Squares, Platinum Sterling Red Squares, Platinum Zogan, Pilot Etched Floral, Nakaya Piccolo, Sailor Arabesque.

White Sailor Pro Gears Snow White Mini LE, Spring White Slim, Pink Gold LE

Yellow Sailor Pro Gears Yellow Mini, Ujuku Mandarin Yellow LE, Dandelion LE.

Sailor & Pilot Sailor Arabesque and a pre-war Pilot vest pocket in rich red celluloid.

Sailor Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Danitrio Fujisan

Pen Assortment

Pelikan Souveräns M450 Souveran, M400 Souveran Brown, M400 Souveran White.

Sheaffer's Assortment 1970's: CF School Pen, CF 'For the Doll' Ring Top. 1950's: Snorkel Autograph. 1920's: 46 Special Short Ring Top, Jade Junior.

Sheaffer's Snorkels Black Autograph, Pastel Blue Clipper, Fiesta Red Clipper, Burgundy Valiant, Black Valiant. (Fern Green not shown.)

OMAS Celluloid OMAS Senape (Saffron) Blue Princess, Pearl Grey Dama, Blue La Royale Princess, Saft Green Princess, Scarlet Red Princess.

Small Pens I (Mostly Italian) Sailor Sapporo Mini (4), OMAS Princess (4), Visconti Viscontina, Aurora Mini Optima (3).

Small Pens II Pelikan M400 White-Tortoise, Pelikan M300 Green-Black, Pilot Prera, Pilot Custom 98, Aurora Mini Optima, Pilot Legnos 89s, OMAS Dama, Sailor Sapporo Mini, Sailor Sapporo.

Nibs by Richard Binder

Kaweco Toledo Size Comparison Kaweco Toledo, Sheaffer's Snorkel.

Waterman Audace Purple Link, Midnight Glamour, Ultra Lace, Blossom Kimono, Ethnic Chic, Indian Vibes, Lady Cordoba. (Happy Pop and Enchanted Garden not shown.)