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Pen	Description
01	Esterbrook SJ Blue Icicle, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: A2. No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Awesome new old stock merchandise that never had a nib installed. We have added a brand new 9461 fine manifold nib unit. Imprint on barrel is clean and is labeled as Mexico production. This is a fairly rare pen. Lever filler. Length: 5" (127 mm) capped, 6⁵/₁₆" (160 mm) posted. Price: $95.00
02	Sheaffer Milady Balance Carmine, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. We are rather fond of the Carmine and Roseglow Sheaffers and you will find a few gems in here. This beauty is no exception. 14K FeatherTouch fine nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4¹³⁄₁₆"(122mm) capped, 5⁵/₈"(143mm) posted. Price: $135.00
03	Eversharp Skyline Navy Blue Demi, Fine Nib
SOLD 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: $145.00
04	Pelikan 100, Full Flex Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. Just a wow pen. Pelikan made some of the best pens back in the 30s and this is no exception. 14K nib offers a wonderful line variation of 0.4mm to 1.2mm. Piston Filler. Pen Length: 4¹¹⁄₁₆"(119mm) capped, 6¹/₄"(159mm) posted. Price: $350.00
05	Parker Lady Duofold Black & Pearl, Semi-Flex Fine Nib
Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. These pens are normally seen with a ringtop, but on occasion you will find them with a ringtop and clip. As is typical with these pens, this one has some ambering to the body and cap, but it is still a beautiful pen. Lucky curve 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm to 0.8mm. Button Filler. Pen Length: 4⁵/₈"(118mm) capped, 5⁵/₈"(143mm) posted. Price: $165.00
06	Parker Thrift Time Duette Jr., Extra Fine Nib
Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Considered a thrift time pen in its era, you don't see these very often. While some slight ambering which is typical of these pens, this one is in great condition. These are pens you just don't see very often. The 14K gold Parker nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. Button Filler. Pen Length: 4⁹⁄₁₆"(116mm) capped, 5⁹/₁₆"(141mm) posted. Price: $145.00
07	Parker Junior Gray Vacumatic, XXF Nib
Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. The trim on the blind cap on this one is gold. It was missing and the only one I had was gold filled. Some ambering to the body but an exceptional user pen for those who like the finer nibs. 14k Parker nib offers a line width of 0.3mm. Vacumatic Filler. Pen Length: 4¹³⁄₁₆"(122mm) capped, 5⁷/₈"(149mm) posted. Price: $175.00
08	Parker Vacumatic Debutante Emerald Green, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. I am pretty sure when we got this pen the nib was replaced as it is marked 4Q1943 while the body is marked 1Q1948. The clarity of the barrel is remarkable and is quite the pen. The Parker 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Vacumatic Filler. Pen Length: 4⁷⁄₈"(124mm) capped, 5⁹/₁₆"(141mm) posted. Price: $155.00
09	Sheaffer Milady Balance Roseglow, Medium Nib
Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, dings. The most desirable of the Balance colors. A wonderful pen for the user. The 14K nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4¹³⁄₁₆"(122mm) capped, 5¹¹/₁₆"(145mm) posted. Price: $155.00
10	Pelikan Green 400NN, Full Flex Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Another classic Pelikan from the late 50s. One of the best writing pens of the era and this is no exception. The Pelikan 14K nib offers a line variation of 0.4mm to 1.1mm. Piston Filler. Pen Length: 5³⁄₁₆"(132mm) capped, 5¹⁵/₁₆"(151mm) posted. Price: $265.00
11	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
12	Sheaffer Roseglow Junior, Medium Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. We said there were several and we certainly don't want to disappoint. A classic pen is a rare color 14K nib offers a line width of 0.6mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4⁷/₈"(124mm) capped, 5³/₄"(146mm) posted. Price: $165.00
13	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"(138mm) capped, 5⁷/₈"(149mm) posted. Price: $85.00
14	Sheaffer Balance Black Vacuum Fill, XXF Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. A classic Sheaffer Balance produced around 1938. Great clarity on the barrel to see fill level. Just an all around classic pen. Sheaffer Lifetime 14K nib has a line width of 0.3mm. Vacuum Filler. Length: 4⁷⁄₈"(124mm) capped, 5³/₄"(146mm) posted. Price: $135.00
15	Sheaffer Balance Golden Brown Feather Touch, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. Sheaffer Balance pens are underrated and some of the best pens from the golden era. Fine Feather Touch nib offers a line width of 0.5mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 4⁷/₈"(124mm) capped, 5³/₄"(146mm) posted. Price: $145.00
16	Sheaffer Balance Carmine, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. A beautiful pen in a great color 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
17	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: $145.00
18	Sheaffer 5-30 Jade Ringtop, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sheaffer's introduction of colored celluloid caused 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
19	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. An enjoyable pen to write with. 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
20	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
21	Pelican 400NN Black, Full Flex Extra Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. The 400NN in black is considered one of the hardest to find. Another classic from the late 50s. 14K Pelikan nib offers a line variation of 0.4mm to 0.8mm. Piston Filler. Pen Length: 5³/₁₆" (132mm) capped, 6" (152mm) posted. Price: $275.00
22	Pelikan 100N, Full Flex XXF Nib
SOLD Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. The last of our Pelikan beauties. Small gap (1/32") between the binde and the trim on the piston. This is from the shrinkage of the binde. Another classic that has a killer nib. 14K Pelikan nib offers a line width of 0.3mm to 1.0mm. Piston Filler. Pen Length: 4³/₄"(121mm) capped, 6¹/₁₆"(154mm) posted. Price: $325.00
23	Sheaffer BCHR Flat Top, Broad Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Beautiful check pattern in hard rubber. This early Sheaffer is all about the nib. I am pretty sure this is a factory replacement nib. Rare 14k Sheaffer broad nib writes with a smooth 0.9mm line width. Lever filler. Pen Length: 4⁹/₁₆"(116mm) capped, 5¹¹/₁₆"(145mm) posted. Price: $145.00
24	Waterman Allure Burgundy, Medium Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Waterman makes great pens even in their budget lines and this Allure is no exception. This is a promotional pen for Tenaris which is a global manufacturer primarily for the energy industry. A beautiful pen for those on a budget but still want quality. Cartridge/Converter pen, converter not included. Pen Length: 5⁵/₁₆"(135mm) capped, 6¹/₈"(156mm) posted. Price: $55.00
25	Parker Red Jr. Duofold, Extra Fine Flex Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Everyone should have a Duofold and this one is a gem. Great pen with an even better nib. The 14K Lucky Curve nib offers a line variation of 0.4mm to 0.8mm. Button Filler. Pen Length: 4¹⁄₂"(114mm) capped, 6"(152mm) posted. Price: $135.00
26	Sailor Magellan, Medium Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, or significant scratches. This model in gorgeous tortoiseshell plastic was made in the 1990s. It features Sailor’s older style 14k nib and is close in size to the current 1911 standard models. A great pen at a great price. 14k H-M nib offers a line width of 0.6mm. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 5¹/₂"(140mm) capped, 6¹/₈"(156mm) posted. Price: $150.00
27	Sheaffer Craftsman Jet Black, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. A true classic is a great size. This is a really nice and clean pen. The 14k nib was a line width of 0.5mm. Lever filler. Pen Length: 5¹/₂"(140mm) capped, 6¹/₈"(156mm) posted. Price: $165.00
28	Sheaffer Carmine Red Oversized Balance, Medium Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sheaffer’s Balance is one of the classic vintage pens and Carmine Red is a very desirable color. What really sets this one apart is the cap band. It was possible to special order interesting and elaborate cap bands from Sheaffer and this is one of them. It never appeared in any of their catalogs and they are quite scarce. Finding one in both the largest size and in a very desirable color is a true challenge. One with an ordinary cap just sold for $875. Don’t miss the chance to add this rare beauty to your collection for less. Visulated section has good clarity. 14K Lifetime nib offers a line width of just under 0.6mm. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 5⁹/₁₆"(141mm) capped, 6⁹/₁₆"(167mm) posted. Price: $850.00
29	Parker 51 Demi Plum Aerometric, Fine Nib
Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Plum is a very difficult to find color for Parker 51s, and this Demi-sized example is perfect for everyday use. 4Q1948 this is also one of the first models made. There is a slight scratch to the barrel and a bit of wear so you won’t be afraid to use it. The 14k fine nib is a smooth writer. Aerometric Filler. Pen Length: 5¹/₈"(126mm) capped, 5³/₄"(146mm) posted. Piston filler. Price: $325.00
30	Parker Burgundy Challenger, Fine Flex Nib
Condition: B No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches, slight brassing on ball of clip. This full-sized pen is perfect for everyday use. It features a Parker Duofold 14k Fine nib that was likely a period replacement. 14k nib offers a line variation of 0.9m downstroke with a 0.5mm crossstroke. Button Filler. Pen Length: 5"(127mm) capped, 6¹/₈"(156mm) posted. Price: $185.00
31	Sheaffer Black PFM, Broad Nib
Condition: B No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Sheaffer’s PFM is a classic vintage pen and they are particularly hard to find in the PFM II configuration. The black color makes it elegant and understated. Slight ding to the top of the cap. Fully restored and ready to enjoy with a scarce factory palladium silver broad nib. 14k broad nib offers a line width of 1.0mm. Snorkel Filler. Pen Length: 5⁵/₁₆"(135mm) capped, 5⁵/₈"(143mm) posted. Price: $295.00
32	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: $185.00
33	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 Sheaffer’sBalance 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. Pen Length: 4¹³/₁₆"(122mm) capped, 5¹¹/₁₆"(145mm) posted. Price: $165.00
34	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. Personalized with Louise Lamm. Lever filler. Pen Length: 5⁷/₁₆"(138mm) capped, 6¹/₈"(156mm) posted. Price: $145.00
35	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
36	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
37	Japanese Urushi Burgundy Eyedropper, Flexible XXX Fine
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings, or significant scratches. This gorgeous Japanese pen was made in the 1950s in a beautiful amber urushi lacquer with togidashi-mon (multiple colors of urushi in oval shapes) patterns. While the maker is unknown, the quality is very high and it’s an excellent writer. It features a large steel Posting (XXXF) nib made by Elliott. They were a top nib maker of their day and the maker, Kubo Kohei, still makes nibs in Tokyo at 93 years of age. Here’s a chance to enjoy a hand-made Japanese lacquer pen at a reasonable price. This killer steel nib offers a line variation of 0.2mm to 1.1mm. Japanese eyedropper with ink shutoff. Pen Length: 5³/₁₆"(132mm) capped, 5⁷/₈"(151mm) posted. Price: $475.00
38	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
39	Sheaffer Sovereign Snorkel Vermillion, Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Vermilion is one of the most attractive and bright colors Sheaffer offered for the Snorkel. It’s beautiful and hard to find. This one sports a smooth 2-tone 14k fine nib. Snorkel Filler. Length: 5⁵/₁₆" (135mm) capped, 6¹/₄" (159mm) posted. Price: $350.00
40	Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Periwinkle Blue, Extra Fine Nib
SOLDCondition: 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
41	Unknown Cyclamen, Medium Stub Nib
Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. While the maker of this pen is not known, it is very well made and the material is Cyclamen by Jonathan Brooks. It features a medium SIG stub nib from Franklin-Christoph. Cartridge/converter filler. Pen Length: 5⁷/₈" (149mm) capped, 7⁵/₁₆" (1869mm) posted. Price: $140.00
42	WASP O/S Brown Pearl Clipper Set, Extra Fine Nib
Condition: B+ No chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. Wasp was a Sheaffer sub-brand and this brown “circuit board” pattern is one of the most desirable plastics. It’s even harder to find in the largest size like this. There is some brassing to the trim which is common with these. The pencil has experienced some shrinkage so the front and back do not line up tightly. The mechanism is functional. Correct 14k #7 WASP fine nib. The nib on this one is a rarity and is marked with "Writes Two Ways". This one gives a line width of 0.4mm writing in the normal position and 0.3mm when turned around. Quite a rare nib. Lever Filler. Pen Length: 5¹/₈"(130mm) capped, 6¹/₂"(165mm) posted. Pencil length is 5"(127mm). Price: $275.00
43	Carolina Pen Company Aiken, Fine Nib
SOLD Condition: B+ No brassing, chips, cracks, dings or significant scratches. This blue and purple plastic is absolutely stunning! Jonathan Brooks is a master at plastics and this is some of his best work. It may be a special order/prototype. The pen has hardly been used and its steel F nib is ready for your everyday writing pleasure. The cap on this one posts on inside so there is no pressure on the cap outer lip. A wondeful design! Steel fine nib offers a line width of 0.4mm. Cartridge/Converter Filler. Pen Length: 5⁷/₈" (149mm) capped, 7¹/₈" (181mm) posted. Price: $215.00

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