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Pen	Description
01	Parker 51 Aerometric Midnight Blue, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Everyone who collects pens should have a Parker 51, especially one to use. This is an outstanding pen that will last a lifetime. Parker 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Squeeze Converter Filler. Pen Length: 5¹/₂"(140mm) capped, 5¹⁵/₁₆"(151mm) posted. Price: $155.00
02	Swan Eternal Orange HR, Extra Fine Flex Nib
Condition: A2 No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Just a marvelous pen perfect for the collector or user. One of the best ring tops we have had in a long time. Not one you want to pass up. Big Swan 14K #4 nib has a line variation of 0.4mm to 0.9mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4³/₈"(111mm) capped, 5¹/₂"(140mm) posted. Price: $225.00
03	Eversharp Skyline Green & Red Striated Demi, Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Not one you want to pass on. We found this at a local antique store and it really is a beautiful pen. 14K extra fine nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. Lever Filler. Length: 4⁷⁄₈"(124mm) capped, 5¹⁄₁₆"(129mm) posted. Price: $135.00
04	Eversharp Skyline Navy Blue Demi, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Another beautiful Skyline, this time in Navy Blue. Classic lines that make for a stunning pen. 14K fine nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Length: 4⁷⁄₈"(124mm) capped, 5¹⁄₁₆"(129mm) posted. Price: $135.00
05	Parker Challenger Black, Fine Nib
Condition: B- No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Great user pen that looks amazing. Some wear to the nib imprint making it difficult to read. 14K Parker fine nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Button Filler. Length: 5¹⁄₈"(130mm) capped, 5¹⁵⁄₁₆"(151mm) posted. Price: $145.00
06	No-Name Navy, Medium Semi-Flex Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Just a nice classic style in a great looking color. Perfect for those that want a little flex to their nib at a bargain price. 14K Warranted nib offers a line variation of 0.6mm to 0.9mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4⁷⁄₃₂"(107mm) capped, 5²³/₃₂"(145mm) posted. Price: $145.00
07	No Name Gold Plated, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. A beautiful yet functional pen for everyday carry and use. Gold plated cap and body has black enamel trim on cap. Pen cap clicks in place when capped or posted. The gold plated fine nib offers a line variation of 0.5mm. Comes with converter. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 5³⁄₈"(130mm) capped, 6¹/₈"(152mm) posted. Price: $95.00
08	Quill NAPA Gold Filled, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This one is a real beauty with fine lines in the body and cap sporting a quill shape for the clip. Gold plated nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Comes with converter. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 5⁷/₁₆"(1387mm) capped, 5⁷/₈"(149mm) posted. Price: $85.00
09	Sheaffer Black Sentinel Snorkel, Medium Stub Nib
Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. What is better than a classic fully-restored vintage pen? One with a custom stub nib by Linda. This Snorkel features a 14k Triumph nib ground to a smooth and easy to use stub perfect for everyday use. 14k medium stub Triumph nib. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 5¹⁄₄"(133mm) capped, 6¹/₄"(159mm) posted. Price: $185.00
10	Sheaffer Aqua Sentinel Snorkel, XXF Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. The Sheaffer Snorkel is one of the most fun and interesting pens to use. The 1950s design is a real classic and the 14k Triumph XXF nib offers a line width of 0.3mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 5¹⁄₄"(133mm) capped, 6¹/₄"(159mm) posted. $155
11	Parker Parkette Marine Green, Medium Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Produced in 1934 when we were still feeling the effects of the depression, this pen really stands out. Elegant banding on cap and feathered clip makes this one quite special. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4³⁄₄"(121mm) capped, 5³/₄"(146mm) posted. Price: $145.00
12	Parker Vacumatic DJ Silver Pearl Major, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. From the end of the Speedline era, this was from the last of the great VACs before wartime restriction made these awesome filling systems a product of a bygone era. Vacumatic Filler. Pen Length: 5¹/₈"(130mm) capped, 5⁷/₈"(149mm) posted. Price: $245.00
13	Parker Vacumatic Green Debutante, Medium Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Stunning pen with killer clarity. 14K Parker nib offers a line width of 0.6mm which is hard to find. Vacumatic Filler. Pen Length: 4¹³/₁₆"(122mm) capped, 5¹¹/₁₅"(145mm) posted. Price: $175.00
14	Parker Vacumatic Standard Lockdown Silver Pearl, XXF Flex Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This beauty features a wonderful and hard to find factory flexible fine nib. It’s also a USA-made pen and nib which is even more uncommon. We rarely see these do don’t miss this chance to get an amazing nib in a classic full-sized vintage pen. Barrel transparency is decent. 1937 Standard lockdown model. 14k flexible XXF nib that offers a line variation of 0.3mm to 1.2mm. Vacumatic filler. Pen Length: 4³⁄₄"(121mm) capped, 6¹/₄"(159mm) posted. Price: $395.00
15	Sheaffer Balance Carmine, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. A beautiful pen with that is simple and yet elegant. 14K #3 Sheaffer nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Length: 5¹⁄₈"(130mm) capped, 5¹⁵/₁₆"(151mm) posted. Price: $155.00
16	Sheaffer Sovereign II, Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This is a rarity and many will misidentify this as a Craftsman. With cap jewel and lifetime nib, this pen sets apart for the lower end Craftsman. 14K Sheaffer Triumph nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. Lever Filler. Length: 5"(127mm) capped, 5³/₄"(146mm) posted. Price: $155.00
17	Sheaffer Balance Junior Ebonized Pearl, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Circa 1936/40, these are extremely hard to find in unambered condition. One of the high cachet colors that should be in every Sheaffer collection. This 14K Junior nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Length: 4⁷/₈"(124mm) capped, 5³/₄"(146mm) posted. Price: $150.00
18	Sheaffer Admiral Golden Brown w/ Military Clip, Broad Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. Quite a clean pen with minimal wear. Marked with 500 price with Military clip. Very clean ink-view window. Quite a beautiful pen from the days of WWII. 14K Sheaffer Feather-Touch nib offers an outstanding line width of 0.8mm. Lever Filler. Length: 5¹/₄"(133mm) capped, 6¹/₁₆"(154mm) posted. Price: $165.00
19	Sheaffer Statesman Black, Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. A first year pen with proper 14K breather tube and appropriate retainer for spring. A wonderful Snorkel in excellent condition. 14K two-tone nib has a line width of 0.4mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 5⁵/₈" (143mm) capped, 6⁷/₁₆" (164mm) posted. Price: $175.00
20	Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Burgundy, Extra Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. A first year pen with proper 14K breather tube and appropriate retainer for spring. A wonderful Snorkel in excellent condition. 14K two-tone nib has a line width of 0.4mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 5⁵/₈" (143mm) capped, 6⁷/₁₆" (164mm) posted. Price: $175.00
21	Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Green, Medium Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Beautiful green Snorkel. 14K two-tone Snorkel nib offers a line width of 0.6mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 5⁵/₈" (143mm) capped, 6⁷/₁₆" (164mm) posted. Price: $185.00
22	Parker Vacumatic Golden Pearl Debutante, XXF Nib
SOLD Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Another debutante for those who like finer writing. Parker 14K Vacumatic nib offers a line width of 0.3mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4¹³/₁₆"(122mm) capped, 5¹¹/₁₅"(145mm) posted.. Price: $155.00
23	Sheaffer Brushed Stylist II, Medium Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Honestly, we don't think this pen has been used. Perfect brushed chrome finish and not a mark on the pen. Short clip style and polished steel nib. Converter not included.Medium polished steel nib with a line width of 0.6mm. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 5³/₁₆"(132mm) capped, 5⁵/₈"(143mm) posted. Price: $75.00
24	Unknown Jade, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Not all of our pens are top tier but they look and feel like it. This beautiful jade shows the wonderful true color of jade, but more than that it is a pen that writes well. The silver palladium alloy nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4¹⁵/₁₆"(127mm) capped, 6³/₈"(162mm) posted. Price: $85.00
25	Unknown Teal & Black, Medium/Broad Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. This charming pen was too nice to let go. Well made and beautiful but missing a nib, so we found one to fit it. Size wise the Heritance was a perfect fit saving this 80+ year old gem. This medium to broad nib offers a line width of 0.7mm. Button Filler. Pen Length: 5¹/₄"(127mm) capped, 6⁵/₈"(162mm) posted. Price: $115.00
26	Delta Dolcevita Mini Rollerball
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. This charming rollerball is also made in Delta's signature terra cotta orange and black resins with a sterling silver cap band. New rollerball cartridge installed. Length: 4" (102mm) capped, 4³/₄" (121mm) posted. Price: $185.00
27	Sheaffer 5-30 Jade Ringtop, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sheaffer's introduction of colored celluloid causes a sensation in the pen word during the 1920s. This 1920s ringtop model 5-30 is made in their early Jade celluloid and the color is bright. There is a bit of discoloration to the end of the barrel and middle of the cap. The 14k fine nib writes with a smooth, firm line. Lever filler. Pen Length: 4³/₄"(121mm) capped, 6"(152mm) posted. Price: $145.00
28	Japanese Eyedropper Filler, Stub Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. A full-sized late 1940s to early 1950s Japanese eyedropper from an unknown maker restored and ready to go. Japanese eyedroppers are filled by unscrewing the section and filling the barrel with ink. When you want to use the pen, unscrew the blind cap two or three turns to open the ink shutoff and allow ink to flow. It's made with black urushi lacquer over ebonite. There are a few slight bubbles to the lacquer finish which is common in older pens. The nib is a bit special. It's a steel #2 COARSE nib made by Platinum that writes like a stub. It is also springy, but because this pen was never meant to be used as a flexible nib pen, it should not be flexed. Overall nice condition. Japanese eyedropper. Pen Length: 5³/₁₆"(132mm) capped, 6¹/₄"(159mm) posted. Price: $155.00
29	Pelikan M205 Olivine, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: A1 No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Pelikan released this special edition in 2018 and it features a transparent green finish. This one is brand new in its original box. The polished steel nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. We do have new larger tipped nibs that would be perfect for a custom grind at a small upcharge. Piston Filler. Pen Length: 4¹⁵/₁₆"(125mm) capped, 5³/₄"(146mm) posted. Price: $135.00
30	Sheaffer Slender Balance Carmine Red, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This elegant, slender pen comes in the harder to find and very attractive carmine red color. As a non-white dot model, it has the correct fine #3 14k fine nib. Lever filler. Price: $145.00
31	Bexley Black Sleeve Filler 2001 Columbus Show Edition, Broad Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Brand new in its original box with papers. The box has some wear to the edges due to age. The pen is flawless. This fascinating vintage throwback fills by unscrewing the sleeve from the barrel and compressing the sac inside. It was made for the 2001 Columbus show when Bexley was reproducing interesting filling systems and designs from the early days of fountain pens. The 14k broad Bexley branded nib is a smooth writer. Sleeve filler. Pen Length: 5⁵/₁₆"(135mm) capped, 7¹/₁₆"(179mm) posted. Price: $165.00
32	Platinum Demonstrator Pocket Pen, Fine Nib
Condition: C+ No brassing, chips, dings or significant scratches. When Japanese pocket pens were introduced in the early-1960s, the major manufacturers in Japan battled for market share. In order to aid salespeople, demonstrator pens were produced to show the inner workings of pens. This is one of the earliest demonstrator models Platinum produced and they are very scarce today. Due to the type of plastics used, stress cracks are common and this pen has one on the side of the hood. It does not affect function. The original early steel nib with the 10 Years/S.N globe logo has some pitting to the surface as well. It ís an uncommon survivor and is more of a collector's piece than an everyday user. Uses Platinum cartridges. $295.00
33	Pilot Red Carbonesque Vanishing Point, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. In 2003 Pilot introduced this Red Carbonesque Vanishing Point as a limited edition of 1500 pens only for the US market. It ís one of the most striking designs they've ever produced. This one shows signs of only light use. 2003 dated fine 14k nib. Included worn original box with papers and new Pilot CON-40 converter. Cartridge/converter filler. $350.00
34	Pilot Vanishing Point Green, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. The Vanishing Point is one of Pilot's most popular pens and this green color really pops with the gold trim. These were discontinued over 10 years ago and are now quite difficult to find. Some light scratches and wear to the button. 18k fine nib. Uses Pilot cartridges/converters. Converter included. Price: $175.00
35	Sheaffer Balance Admiral, Gregg Shorthand Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. In the 1940s and 1950s, Sheaffer offered special nibs for use with the Gregg Shorthand system of writing. They’re firm extra fines and feature the Gregg Shorthand mark on the section. It’s a harder to find pen ready for use. Slight ding to the barrel near the imprint, otherwise in excellent condition. 14k Sheaffer Gregg Shorthand nib. Touchdown filler. Price: $175.00
36	Pilot Capless / Vanishing Point Twist Model, Fine Nib
Condition: B No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. In 1966 Pilot introduced this model C-700GW as a more luxurious option with a twist mechanism similar to the original 1963 Capless. Selling at the time for 7 times the price of its push-button compatriot, these are now very difficult to find. Two different luxury models were made: one that was entirely gold filled and another, this one, that was half gold filled, half black. The half black/half gold version is the hardest one to find. There is some brassing to the cap and clip and some scratches to the barrel. Manufactured on October 17, 1966. Uses the long discontinued Pilot Double Spare cartridges or CON-W converters. A scarce new old stock box of Pilot Double Spare cartridges is included with this pen. 14k fine nib made in July 1966. Price: $325.00
37	Sheaffer Half Balance Pearl & Black, Extra Fine
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. When Sheaffer introduced the Balance in 1929 the revolutionary design had rounded ends. Through 1930 they also offered a “half-balance” with a rounded cap and barrel with a flat end. They are not easy to find and were offered for only a short time. The black and pearl celluloid has discolored but is better than many other examples. White dot cap and matching 14k Lifetime fine nib that offers a line width of 0.4mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4⁵/₈"(118mm) capped, 5⁷/₈"(151mm) posted. Price: $225.00
38	Sheaffer Stubby Ebonized Pearl Balance, Fine Nib
Condition: B- No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Ebonized Pearl is one of the most attractive colors of Sheafferís Balance line and this one is in excellent condition. This stubby Balance has the same diameter as the full-sized pens while being shorter in stature. Neat personalization Frances Byers on the barrel. 14k fine nib. Lever Filler. Price: $175.00
39	Sheaffer FAT Touchdown Black, Broad Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. In 1949 Sheaffer introduced their Touchdown filler and produced for only a year a series of large "fat" pens that are similar in size to earlier Triumph models. This one, in classy black plastic, features a smooth broad nib. It was retipped many years ago and it was done well. It's a smooth writer that gives you all of the benefits of a hard to find broad Sheaffer nib without the high price of a factory one. 14k fine TRIUMP nib. Touchdown filler. Price: $175.00
40	Sheaffer Craftsman Black, Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, significant scratches, or dings. Produced in the late-1940s, this model was on the budget end of Sheaffer’s lineup. The thin cap band is simple and elegant. Its 14k nib is perfect for everyday use and offers a line width of 0.4mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 5¹/₄" (133mm) capped, 5⁷/₈" (149mm) posted. Price: $115.00
41	Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Black, Extra Fine Nib
Condition: N2 No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. Sheaffer’s legendary Snorkel is a classic of 1950s design. Fully restored, these are wonderful to use and very reliable. The 14k Triumph extra fine nib is perfect for everyday use for those who like a thin line. Snorkel Filler. Length: 5³/₈" (137 mm) capped, 5⁵⁄₈" (143 mm) posted. Price: $150.00
42	Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Periwinkle Blue, Extra Fine Nib
Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sheaffer's legendary Snorkel is a classic of 1950s design. Periwinkle is one of the hardest to find Snorkel colors out there. This one is perfect to use every day for those who like very fine nibs. Marion B Coker neatly stamped into the barrel and a slight ding to the edge of the cap band. Palladium silver TRIUMPH extra fine nib. Snorkel filler. Pen Length: 5⁵/₁₆" (135mm) capped, 6¹/₄" (159mm) posted. Price: $235.00
43	Sheaffer Snorkel Peacock Blue Sentinel, Medium Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This classic mid-century design is a true classic and Peacock Blue is one of the most attractive and hardest to find colors. Snorkel Filler. 14k medium Triumph nib. Price: $225.00
44	Sheaffer Snorkel Pastel Green Statesman, Extra Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sheaffer is known for having made some of the smoothest nibs of all time and Snorkels are some of the best writers you can get. This classic features a Palladium Silver extra fine Triumph nib and is fully restored. Snorkel Filler. Price: $135.00
45	Newton Townsend Oversize, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Newton Pens turns some of the highest quality hand-made pens available today and this one is in a gorgeous possibly custom plastic. It really pops and is perfect for someone who likes large pens. It has only seen a bit of use and is near mint. Includes original Newton Pens sleeve. Steel fine nib. Cartridge/converter filler. Pen Length: 6⁵/₁₆"(160mm) capped, 7⁹/₁₆"(192mm) posted. Price: $185.00

We grade pens according to the following condition scale. Within a grade, we use + or – to indicate shades of variation; for example, a pen that is B+ falls into the B grade and shows so little use that it is only marginally not A2.

Condition		Description
A1		“Mint” (uninked). Shows no signs of use.
A2		“Mint” (inked).& As for A1 but may have been dipped or inked.
N1		New Old Stock (NOS). Unsold dealer or manufacturer stock. Not dipped or inked but may show shop wear.
N2		New Old Stock (NOS). Same as N1 but may have been dipped.
B		Excellent. All parts original and showing only very slight signs of use. Very slight surface scratching; very minor discoloration or brassing; crisp imprints; no significant dings.
C		Fine. All parts original. Some discoloration and brassing; light or worn imprints; small dings to metal or scratching on plastic.
D		Fair. Some parts possibly not original; significant brassing or discoloration; very worn imprints; dings and scratches. Maybe a good writing pen or usable for parts.

All of our tray pens are fully restored to good writing condition unless otherwise noted. By “good writing condition” is meant, in addition to proper function, that nibs are aligned, set for reasonable flow, and not scratchy. Particularly nice writers are so noted in their descriptions.

Except for pens that are described as being in “mint” or NOS condition, these are used pens. We guarantee all of our restoration work (resacking, nib adjustments, etc.), and we ship the pens in good working order. However, they are still used pens, and we cannot make the same guarantees against defects or for length of life that their manufacturers made (such as Sheaffer's Lifetime guarantee).

CAUTION
Empirical evidence collected over several years has made it clear that some Noodler’s inks can and will destroy pens. Many vintage pens, because of the materials of which they are made, are especially susceptible to destruction by these inks. For this reason, our guarantee is void if a pen you purchase from us fails after you have used any Noodler’s ink in it. For more information, read our article on inks