Nakaya Piccolo III - Update

My third Nakaya Piccolo will be residing in Japan for several weeks longer. I decided to wait until the new Super Extra Fine nib design is ready. It is a prettier nib, IMO.

Good things come to those who wait. :D

Nakaya Piccolo III

Today I heard from Nakaya - a wonderful email arrived with a photo of my latest custom pen, which is almost complete! The colours are perfect, and all that is left to do now is to decide on the most suitable nib finish.

I am leaning toward Pink Gold, but if we don't agree that is the best match, I will probably choose the two-tone nib.

Very exciting stuff! :)

Iroshizuku Inks - Autumn Range

My Iroshizuku inks arrived today! Four beautiful bottles! The colours are gorgeous and bright!

Yay Pilot!

(Also posted on FPN.)

For Sale: Update

I was planning to have my pen sale ready by now, but life has gotten in the way. I suddenly have two weddings to photograph out of town (one this weekend and the other next weekend), so I will have to plan my formal FPN or eBay sale for later in November.

In the meantime, here is a tentative list of the pens I am considering for sale - I still may add more.

Pre-1950s Pens
Aikin Lambert, Capitol, olive green marble, lever, 14K F.
Duchessa (Montegrappa), Unknown, pink-red marble, lever, 14K F.
Majestic, Unknown lady-size, green stripe, lever, 14K M.
Melbi, № 6, BHR, safety, steel F.
Parker, '21', black, XF.
Redipoint, Advertising Pen (Home Insurance Co.), gold fleur-de-lis relief, lever, 14K F.
Sheaffer's, Snorkel Clipper, pastel blue, PdAg F.
Sheaffer's, Snorkel Valiant, burgundy, 14K XF.
Townsend, Ringtop, tortoise marble, lever, 14K M.
Waterman, Lady Patricia Ink-Vue, pearl grey, lever, 14K factory Account/XXF.
Waterman, № 3V, moss agate, lever, 14K B.

Post-1950 and Modern Pens
Pilot, Elite 'Kara Kara' Set, blue/aqua/pink, 14K F.
Pilot, Legno 89s, deep red cherry, 14K F.
Pilot, Penko Mini, white, steel F.
Platinum, Karakusa, gold-beige, 18K F.
Sailor, 1911 Hanshin Tigers LE, black-white stripe, 21K M.
Sailor, 1911M, red, 14K EF.
Sailor, '21' Short, pink section, 21K XF.
Sailor, 'Chequered Band' Set FP/BP/MP, stainless, 14K F.
Sailor, Sapporo Slim, black rhodium, 14K EF.
Waterman, Lady Charlotte, orange-black, steel F.
Waterman, Watermina, brown marble laqué, 18K BB.

If you are interested in something please email me for more information on a pen, or for prices and photos.

For Sale: Pens & Inks

Well, it's taken a few years, but it is time to have a clean-out of pens and inks from my collection!

I haven't completed the list of pens for sale yet, but if there is anything which has ever caught your eye, it wouldn't be a bad idea to drop me a line and let me know.

• My Pen Collection (Current)

Some pens I will *never* part with, but with other pens I might just need a nudge to let me know someone is interested. :)

Any questions, please email me, or send a PM via the FPN.

New Pilot Iroshizuku Inks!

New Autumn colors from Pilot in the beautiful Iroshizuku range!


Such juicy and sweet colors!

Find them here.

Danitrio Takumi Mt Fuji

A photo from this morning's session for my Danitrio Fuji-san:


For once, you can actually click this photo to see a bigger version!

Pen Reviews

I have been slack with my pen reviews these last months, so over the next few weeks I am focusing upon the following:

• Danitrio Takumi 'Mt Fuji'
  
• Various models from Guider Pen Works
  
• Pelikan M640 Polar Lights
  
• Pilot MYU M90 & MYU 701

The MYU review might be awhile away, actually... Pilot are having stock issues, so it may be some time yet before I see the pen. The Danitrio review is mostly complete, and a pen photo shoot has been planned... stay tuned. :)

October Update

No new acquisitions on the pen front at present... although Stan K. has just announced the date for his next Japanese pen sale, so things may change soon enough!

Otherwise, I'm patiently awaiting my third Nakaya Piccolo. Still not due in Australia for a few weeks yet, but I'm loving the anticipation... choosing an ink for it will be difficult, but I suspect I will turn to Sailor Red Brown. That ink will be a harmonious compliment to the colouring of the pen... :)

One thing I am still undecided on is what nib finish to choose for my Piccolo. Nakaya have suggested we wait until the pen is complete before deciding. It will be a tough choice: the sexy two-tone option, or the possibly sexier rose gold? Decisions, descions...

The Five Stages of Acquisition...

While watching an episode of Star Trek: Voyager, I was reminded of "The Five Stages of Acquisition", which according to the Ferengi, are:

1. Infatuation
2. Justification
3. Appropriation
4. Obsession
5. Resale.

I know many folk in the fountain pen community who will identify with this. ;)