Vintage Fountain Pens Can Be Affordable

Today's pen mail demonstrates that vintage fountain pens can be affordable and still be quality. Just today I got a Scripto and a Venus fountain pen, both from the 1950's.

Waterman 3v & Imperial Lever Filler - working on 2 vintage pens

I have been tinkering with a couple of vintage fountain pens, a Waterman 3v and an Imperial lever filler. Here is the latest on these.

Waterman 52 & Waterman Book - Pen Mail

I share two of the latest pen mail items - the book, "Waterman Past and Present - The First Six Decades" and a vintage Waterman 52 fountain pen in red ripple.

TWSBI GO First Impressions

Pen mail brought the newest TWSBI product to the market, the TWSBI GO. These are my first impressions of the pen as well as a demonstration of inking one up, some pen size comparisons, and a writing sample.

Waterman 12, Good Service, Platinum Plaisir Pen Mail

Today I show my new acquisitions of a century plus old Waterman 12, a 1920's Good Service fountain pen made for and sold by Sears & Roebuck, and a modern Platinum Plaisir.

Vintage Sheaffer Balance circa 1936 - 1942

Recently I got a vintage Sheaffer Balance that I knew would need a little work. I did not do a thorough restoration job on it, but more of a "sprucing up" of this venerable pen and got it both writing and looking great.

VINTAGE PEN MAIL - Waterman 55, Sheaffer Balance, Waterman C/F, and a Cu...

In today's episode of pen mail, I share recent acquisitions that include a vintage Sheaffer Balance, a Waterman 55 in red ripple, a Waterman C/F, and a vintage official Cub Scouts pen.

Adventures in Shaving Part 3

I share my most recent results in experimentation with "wet shaving" with double-edged, single blade razors, soaps, creams, brushes, etc.

DC Pen Show 2018 Overview, Pen Haul, & Giveaway

An overview of our experience at the DC Pen Supershow 2018, our pen haul, some walk through video, and a giveaway.

Here is the Jim Hinze Beacon custom pen review I referenced in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RJaHDHEdho

An update and a little bit of pen mail

Just an update since I have not done many videos lately. Here is why and what is coming up. I also share my paltry pen mail as of late.

My boys on a hot summer day

Give Me Liberty - 1936 Dramatization of Patrick Henry's Famous Speech

I found this movie short from 1936 one day. It is a Hollywood dramatization of Patrick Henry's speech of March 23, 1775 arguing for American independence from Britain. I had never seen it before, but wanted to share it with others. I eventually managed to find a listing for this video on https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0027678

Pen Mail & a Primer on Stylograph Type Fountain Pens

Today, not only will I share my four newest fountain pens that were added to the collection, I will share a primer on stylograph fountain pens. Pens that were added to the collection include vintage Waterman's Stalward, a vintage Inkograph, an Aurora Style, and a Lamy ABC Student Pen.

More on Vintage Fountain Pen Collecting

I have gotten some feedback lately about my previous videos on vintage fountain pen collecting and gotten some private correspondence on the same topic. So I figured I would add to the subject a year or so after the last video on it.

Vintage Sheaffer Desk Set Fountain Pen - Pen Mail and review

I recently got a vintage Sheaffer Desk set fountain pen that was manufactured for sale in Sears and Roebuck stores. I will introduce you to it here.

A YUGE Pen Mail Day

Today I will show you my latest additions...with a YUGE pen mail day. If you love vintage pens, keep watching. The vendor's website that I mentioned in the video is www.speerbob.com

Wancher Oshita Urushi Maki-e Fountain Pen Review

Today I share and review the Wancher Oshita Urushi Maki-e fountain pen. If you like Japanese artwork and pretty pens, you will want to watch this one.

FOLLOW UP: Birmingham Pens Model A1

I wanted to follow up on my previous video of my review of the Birmingham Pens Model A-1 fountain pen. I had a recent experience with it and with the company. Was it good or bad? Watch and find out.
Here is my previous review video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-hD1P1iPa8

Triangle Pen Show 2018

Matthew and I went to the Triangle Pen Show in Raleigh, NC June 1st and 2nd, 2018. We show you some of the sights and people, as well as the booty we accumulated.
www.trianglepenshow.com

Frustrations in shaving part 2

A follow up to a video that I did a year ago about frustrations in finding decent shaving materials and my most recent discovery/assessment.

Vintage Mont Blanc 220 fountain pen review

The vintage Mont Blanc 220 fountain pen get a review today.

Top picks for newbies - fountain pens under $25

Today I go back to the purpose of my channel, to give some fountain pen advice for the person new to the fountain pen hobby or just plain new to using them. I have my top ten picks plus another eight "honourable mentions" as suggestions. I wish I had known about many of these when I first started on this journey.

Episode 102 - Moonman M2 Fountain Pen Review

Today I review the Chinese made Moonman M2 eyedropper filled demonstrator fountain pen.

VINTAGE ADDITIONS: Esterbrook Desk Set & Waterman 32v

Today I show you my two latest additions, a vintage Esterbrook desk set and a Waterman 32v. I also give a little backstory to the addition of these two great writing antique pens.

EPISODE 100! Pen Mail - Vintage Waterman 52v, Noodler's Konrad, Faber-Ca...

Since my last pen video, I have added to the collection a vintage Waterman 52v, a Noodler's Konrad, a Faber-Castell Basic, and a Chinese made Moonman M2 eyedropper filler.

Pen Mail - Vintage OMAS Rinascimento Modello and Waterman 32v

In today's pen mail, I share my "new" vintage OMAS Rinascimento Modello and a vintage Waterman 32v lever filler.

Pen Mail - Cross Star Wars C3-PO, Vintage Waterman W2, and Pelikan M120

In a quick pen mail video today, I cover my new Cross Star Wars C3-PO, vintage Waterman W2, and Pelikan M120 fountain pens.

The Jim Hinze Custom Beacon Fountain Pen

Today I review the Beacon fountain pen custom manufactured by Jim Hinze of Hinze Pens in Texas.

Pen Mail - Pilot Tank 1970's Vintage Fountain Pen

In today's pen mail, I received a 1970's "new old stock" Pilot Tank fountain pen. I will show you the pen and how to make this eyedropper design pen to be able to use an ink cartridge or converter.

Retro 1951 Tornado Fountain Pen Review

Today I will review the Retro 1951 Tornado fountain pen.