What I Like About Vintage Pens

[@harrybaals7715]

I tell my wife all the time "it's 60 yrs old but it still works!" My vintage pens work too 😉

[@Doodlebud]

Always keeping it classy Harry!

[@Unlucky1776]

Crazy 😭😭

[@mrussoart]

I have a vintage Parker 51 and a MabieTodd Swan NY2 sem flex ring top I use daily for journaling. Plus a vintage Jotter (58-72) I used in my desk next to my keyboard. All 3 of them great bargains. Both Parkers left their original homes through the hands of widows. They are both "memento mori" objects that reminds me of the shortness of life, at the same time the gratitude for using great tools of gone era.

[@Doodlebud]

I want to pick up a Swan at some point, the look great!

[@howdidthisgethere119]

I got that same Shaffer vac filler for $10 at an antique shop Last Summer. Unfortunately I could not repair the Piston mechanism so it is now a beautiful syringe filler. Also picked up the snorkel filler and spent three arduous days putting it back together with a new sack. My 1971 parker 45 is a regular in my pocket. It's a perfect EDC pen with some history.

[@neilpiper9889]

I have an vintage Osmiroid with a stub nib. It make my handwriting look incredible. I have beautiful Soviet Soyuz 65 fountain pen which is similar to a Parker 51. Great for fine note taking

[@Doodlebud]

Its really cool to have vintage pens that are very different. Interesting nibs, designs, filling systems, etc. I'm not a vintage only nor a modern only user. I think new and old have many great things to offer and users should try out as many offerings as they can. I take the buffet approach! Try a little of everything!

[@magsos6152]

the gold nib thing is a huge plus, especially considering many "introduction" gold nib pens like a Lamy 2000 are hugely expensive compared to a vintage pen with a way softer, and possibly smoother gold nib

[@shamimehsanulhaque3555]

Well, a Lamy 2000 is not cheap, but a quality vintage pen in sound condition, with an interesting nib like the PFM or Omas, will certainly be a lot more expensive than the 2000. In recent months there seems to be a scarcity of famous vintage pens since a PFM or Aurora 88 is hard to come by through an online site, and the prices are really very high. Lamy 2000 still remains an excellent gold nib pen that comes with superb form factor and provenance (Made in Germany) for the price they are sold for.

[@gertahnstrom784]

Looking forward to that upcoming Sheaffer restoration! I absolutely love my old Sheaffers.

[@Doodlebud]

Have another pen on the way too so will order some parts once it arrives so I can the sheaffer and the parker I have on the way.

[@TheNibNerd]

I love vintage pens and enjoy tinkering around with restoring them. Modern pens are nice but they just don't make pens like they used to.

[@vahleof]

I love hunting for vintage pens, especially those with name engraved on them its fun blowing for who might owned the pen before, and the history behind them could be fascinating

[@Javi_C]

Very nice variety of vintage pens! Always enjoy vintage things, such as vintage watches. There was good marksmanship back then!

[@phillinmcrakin5829]

Those pens have some serious class!

[@43pages55]

Got into fountain pens and realized that the writing style I liked best was flex and most modern pens can’t do that. Now I’m all about vintage waterman’s. Such a fun hobby.

[@littletweeter1327]

vintage pens are just a lot more interesting to me. and theyre all built to function and feel great. theres so many modern pens that are looks > all (talking about huge steps from section to barrel and such).

[@Doodlebud]

Vintage pens typically seem to perform really well from a writing perspective. Most of my favorite writing pens are vintage. I do like modern pens when it comes to material and construction. Some modern pens are virtually indestructible which is great for holding up over time. But when I really want to concentrate on my writing, vintage pens are just amazing!

[@Warden_Jericho]

ive bought a few vintage sheaffers and they all worked amazingly, spare parts are hard to get though

[@donnaellis3314]

I found that they are a world unto their own - the history (the most fun to me) quality, workmanship, feel, valuation and writing even after decades. .WOW! So far I have acquired 3 vintage.... - -Esterbrook J in Blue, 1935 (pocket pen - 'Dollar Pen' - $65 USD) from a lady in my pen club - ready to write. Steel nibbed. -Parker Vacumatic 1946, black & white - good, gold nib, and needed new diaphragm - approximately $87 in total. Antique store. And I saved the best for last. I found this one amongst several other junk pens in a shoebox at a flea market a few years ago for under $5 - it turns out that it is a 1930's Waterman's Ideal Lady Patricia, lever fill with gold nib! Valued now at $400. Now mind you - Just never know what you are going to get for sure but I feel if the overall Pen looks good and tines are aligned and with no visible cracks on the body you might be good to go. The Parker's nib had a lot of crud - I felt fortunate that it wasn't corroded but I got it anyway. I personally don't feel comfortable learning how to refurbish them myself, that is up to you.

[@Doodlebud]

Definitely helps if you're able to fix up a pen. Can get some sweet deals and also service/repair if needed.

[@derekdavis5720]

Two comments firstly I think that vintage fountain pens offer great value for money. Tend to write really well and are generally very reliable. Not being able to repair pens myself, when I have needed repairs they tend to be very reasonably priced and more than satisfactory. I have just picked up an unbranded French c1950 lever filled Wet Noodle. £125 it cost me I don’t think you could beat this nib and pen at at any price. For build quality I don’t think you can beat Onoto.

[@chrisdaniels6523]

Esterbrook, yes! I bought my first one about 3 years ago, and now I have 6. I put new sacs in 2 of them. I bought those 2 pens for about $5 each. One of them has a chipped upper jewel, but I don't mind that. I'll get a replacement jewel one of these days. They're so easy to restore (I learned from Granmia - he's great). It's recommended that Waterman and Sheaffer ink be used in the pens, so that's what I do. I think the nibs are fantastic. They made 30+ nibs. I've bought 12 of them, and only one (a broad oblique) was bad (wouldn't write at all - seller replaced it, no worries). The oblique nibs are very good, a real pleasure. Osmiroid made italic nibs to fit an Esterbrook. I have 3: medium, broad, oblique medium. Nothing fancy, but they're sturdy and they write as well as any pen I have, vintage or otherwise. I use them all the time. Highest possible recommendation for anybody who wants to get into vintage pens.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

I’ve always been very fond of vintage pens. But it’s only during the past 4-5 years that I have bought most (not all) of the vintage pens I currently own. Indeed, I’ve bought a majority of my present collection of pens over this period of time. I’m still inadequately competent and quite timid/risk-averse about trying to fix and restore vintage pens with issues. So, I’ve almost always tended to pick and buy fully restored vintage pens of my choice from very reputed retailers - alas, at the inevitably premium prices (more often than not). I reckon I presently have 36 vintage pens (of a personal collection totaling 76 pens). My vintage haul is dominated by Sheaffer, Waterman, Esterbrook and Aurora. With only a few Parker and Conklin pens, as well. I really want but yet to acquire a choice Wahl-Eversharp pen to join my vintage pen family.

[@ichirofakename]

Nothing wrong with letting a pro fix up a pen, if you can afford it.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

@@ichirofakename ..It’s just that, for whatever reasons, I have seldom got around to contacting and sending or taking a problem vintage pen to be fixed by a pro. It just hasn’t panned out yet.

[@ichirofakename]

@@sajjadhusain4146 I was unclear. I meant it's a perfectly good idea to buy a pen that someone else has already restored. If you can pay the price.

[@tbayless8324]

Sajjad, here you are again. LOL!!! I think Vintage pens are out of my league.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

@@tbayless8324 ..No worries. You’re in a good enough league of your own right now. With your inexpensive, perfectly practical, satisfying, neat modern pens. Nothing wrong with that. Maybe in the future you’ll feel the urge and the confidence to get a vintage pen,….and then more. 🙂

[@paulmchugh1430]

I think that gold nibs we're the standard. Gold cost year ago at USD35 per ounce! Steel is the standard now, but the advances made with steel has made them almost equatable to hold. The biggest difference is the flex quality of the vintage nibs. Many were, as they say "wet noodles". The other unfortunate thing is that the price of a well maintained or rebuilt vintage pen is high. It gives one pause. Do I own a vintage pen? Yes, a Parker "180". Fabulous pen. It was bought new. I guess that makes me vintage, too.

[@ronsteed]

Enabler. Great content, thanks for sharing!

[@TheRetroHippieGirl]

I love vintage fountain pens! I have 3 main reasons, one being the material used to make the pen can be gorgeous and or cute designs. Another reason is the flex, it's much better than modern pens and tend to railroad less, at least in the pens that I have experienced 🙂And my last reason is to connect somewhat with modern history and what people wrote with in the past. I love the collection you have accumulated 🙂🖋Awesome videos as always. Keep it up 😊

[@Doodlebud]

New pens are great, but there's something fun and unique and definitely nostalgic about using vintage pens. And yes, the flex is just so good. Effortless, intuitive, natural, and great flow. I loved thinking about how my Soviet Soyuz pen was used in its past....🤔

[@TheRetroHippieGirl]

@@Doodlebud I know what you mean there is just something special about vintage pens that no modern pen can compare to. The backstory alone can be fun to try to imagine who owned the pen before and what they wrote with it🙂 It's like that with vintage/antique books also. I remember in a youtube video Neil DeGrasse Tyson mentioning ( I'm going off of memory) that in some of his antique books there are wax stains from when the original owner read by candlelight. There is just something beautiful in that, in my opinion at least 😊

[@Doodlebud]

A wax stain by candle light reading would be cool! Reminds you of how different life was not too long ago

[@Infamus21626]

Cool pens thanks for sharing!

[@MrAndrew1953]

Interesting. I have a pen retailer I buy most of my pens from who has a lot of vintage pens left to him by his father. Some are new, unused Parker 51s worth several thousand dollars. Wing Sung and other Chinese brands I understand paid for licences, moulds etc from Parker. I picked up a Waterford with a broad 14K gold nib but haven't gone too far down the vintage road yet.

[@H.G.Halberd]

i love my vintage pelikan 140, it has an OF nib and is soooooo soft

[@chrisdaniels6523]

I love mine, too! I have a 120, as well - solid green. Sweet little pens.

[@ichirofakename]

Those flexible nibs that they don't make anymore are what intrigues me about vintage pens. The fact that they are old and used is what puts me off vintage pens. Someday I must go to the SF pen show so I can try one out before buying. I've heard plenty of hype around that 140.

[@chrisdaniels6523]

The 140 is just great. The 120, too. Definitely check them out!

[@Doodlebud]

They may be old and used, but a nicely restored one can look brand new. And besides, its new to YOU which is the most important. You can find some lovely gems, and sometimes ones that very few people have which can be sort of appealing. The vintage flexy nibs are very natural to use as well. They just seem to write a little differently and just go with the flow of writing, I dunno tough to explain. They are also a bit smaller which seems to be your style as well from what I gather from your comments. Next show you go to, find a vintage seller and check them out.

[@ichirofakename]

@@Doodlebud By old and used I mean potentially unreliable or near its end of life. I'd rather not buy used pens, just like I don't buy used cars. I think my local show is coming in August.

[@Doodlebud]

Oh nice, I have still yet to attend a pen show! Give them a look, I have a feeling they will strike a chord with you. A nicely restored one with a new ink sac (or whatever is needed) can perform just as well as new. And to be honest, my vintage pens are some of my most reliable pens. They just work every time I pick them up.

[@JadedEthiopianWalrus]

I found a matching pair of a vintage Parker 51fountain pen, and mechanical pencil for $1 a piece at a small thrift shop, both in perfect condition.

[@Doodlebud]

DAMN!!! Thats a sa-weeeeet find

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

5:38 these were tooth bites, and I was very familiar with it when I was struggling with math in primary school 🎉

[@brentscott5359]

I have a number of vintage pens that I must research. A few old Waterman and some I've never heard of. Brought a couple to life and very pleased with them. Why am I not surprised about the NorK pen? Most of mine are thrift store finds but like so many other things, once they become popular they also become difficult to find.

[@anguswhite8233]

Absolutely love my Esterbrooks: beware of the nib that comes on the pen - the only way to be sure the pen will write the way it should is to buy a replacement new/old stock nib of your choice; also a good idea to stick with Waterman inks: they are saturated but will clean out easily and most importantly not react with the latex in your pen sac!

[@Doodlebud]

100% agree with Watermans ink, good stuff & safe. Parker Quink is good too, but lacking in colour options

[@derekdavis5720]

Waterman’s inks are highly recommended as a safe ink. Santini recommend them. Not too lucky with Mysterious Blue but Serenity Blue and Tender Purple seem to work well in any pen.

[@kents.2866]

Will Noodlers inks work?

[@anguswhite8233]

@@kents.2866 Noodler’s claims to be pH neutral, so you should be ok: possibly squirt some into a latex sac and leave overnight - if the sac’s still intact in the morning then you’re good to go!:)

[@kents.2866]

@@anguswhite8233 I don't have any pen sacs laying about. Could I put some in a latex glove? I just bought an Esterbrook J series that's been restored with a new sac.

[@santauxia]

Great collection there.

[@andrewtongue7084]

Hey, Db, it's a long time since I last commented, but as ever your videos are on point. It may surprise you to learn that the many fountain pens I own, the majority are vintage (ergo, anything over twenty years old; antique pieces are one hundred years plus). In fact, I own at least one version of every model you've featured today. You are absolutely correct in asserting that older scribes carry a history to them - some of which are obscure, but with a little detective work, you may be able to source their (familial) provenance. One such example is a pump vacuum filler by Onoto, a real lance of a pen with a triple broad gold 18K nib & accents, & a personalised engraving, with an exact date & name dedicated to a specific individual from 1923; to know that such an instrument was once held & used by someone from the early Twentieth Century, when fountain pens were king, is not only astonishing, but subscribes to the notion of interpersonal employment (& enjoyment) - there's no better expression to demonstrate an earlier era in man's quest to communicate via glyphs. Certainly, I love my modern collection too, but there's something undeniably satisfying in owning & using an instrument that was made before you were born.... What I would say about vintage models is that .more often than not, refurbishment is required, & for those in the Fountain Pen Community not confident in plunging into the field of restoration, it can be quite daunting - & inexorably, elevate the cost to the pen in question - to my mind tho', it is well worth the effort. Brilliant presentation !! I hope you & yours are keeping safe & well, Best, Andrew 🙂

[@Doodlebud]

They usually do need a little TLC, or sometimes major work. Does help when you're able to DIY as some serious coin can be saved. Something not everyone can do, so will have to cough up a bit more for a retored & functional pen.

[@andrewtongue7084]

Exactly right - but for the adventurous, it is so worthwhile, Db 😉

[@thuntz29]

I love your collection of authoritarian pens! Jeje I got an Indian pen for similar reasons but I don’t enjoy using it so much :( Really wish I could get to a physical store to choose some pens. I do like those Esterbrooks and Parker 51!

[@Doodlebud]

Look for a pen club in your area if there is one. I first got introduced to vintage from a local pen club member who finds, restores, and sells vintage pens. Always has some to try out.

[@cynthiaalvarado8610]

You will only be able to get a pen with celluloid material in vintage pens. They are more rare these days because it is no longer produced. The end result on celluloid is gorgeous too! And the nibs on vintage pens are just superb.

[@derekdavis5720]

2nd comment Pilot 743FA v Swan Mabey Todd fine flex. Both pens write in an almost identical fashion. The Swan has a slight edge certainly to the trained eye. The Pilot 743FA has a cartridge converter which would get my vote. My preferred choice of the 2 for that one reason. However when you factor in the fact that the Swan cost £80. The current RRP for this model of Pilot is £400…………………. Finally I agree that the Parker 51 is pretty much bulletproof. Great video really enjoyed. Also I really love that Omas 556F - fantastic D

[@Doodlebud]

Hey good too hear from you Derek, hope you're doing well :)

[@derekdavis5720]

@@Doodlebud hey Doodle Bud just retired from London Ambulance Service although might do temporary work with them. Hope you’re okay. Sorry I’ve missed some videos. Visited Sunil of the Good Blue there might be some very interesting Nib developments on the way. I will probably buy one more pen from him and stop for a while. Keep well keep safe. Catch ya next time D

[@RichBoberg]

I prefer the vintage pen! I collect vintage Parkers, Cross, and Waterman.

[@albertomg7]

I Love vintage pens.

[@johnlopez3996]

Some vintage fountain pens do not have the same girth as modern ones, but they are a pleasure to use. Sometimes you wish that you could go back in time to buy vintage fountain pens. Try to see if you can get your hands on a Mabie Todd Swan. Those are lovely.

[@Doodlebud]

Been wanting to get a Swan at some point

[@ChrisM-st1pw]

Your aurora 88 piston seal might be leaky, looked like some water came out of the hole in the side, beyond the piston. Unless you soaked the whole thing in water and it got in from behind. They are quite simple to repair, replacing the old seal with 2x orings. If you haven't done a Sheaffer triumph vac fill repair before, would recommend getting the tool for it, I made my own, but wouldn't attempt removing the nib without.

[@Thearcherfl]

I really wish I would jive with Parker pens more. But the lefty in me grips them too tight and it hurts my hands. If I was an overwriter maybe it would work better! As always, thanks for the awesome vids doodle-nuts 🎉

[@PURau]

I think the pen you called your Omas is actually an Aurora 88. If it leaks from the hole in the barrel, you need to replace the seal. It's one of my favourite writers, a girthier version to the Parker 51, Italy's 1950ies take on the pen many GIs carried. The Pelikan 140 is unbearably robust and has such a soft nib. You selected a really lovely bunch of vintage pens there to hook novices.... the Esterbrooks have lovely nibs and are easy to fix.

[@Doodlebud]

I just finished using my Opus 88 Omar so got things mixed up.

[@PURau]

@@Doodlebud Easily done. Great content though. Keep it coming.

[@Ricky-nc2tt]

I'm brand new to fountain pens and have no idea where to even start looking for vintage pens. Any places to begin looking? Thanks!

[@Doodlebud]

If you're new you'd want to find pens that are restored from a reputable seller. Ideally, if you can meet someone in person at a pen meet or from a local pen club that would be good so you can try things out. If thats not an option there are plenty of online sellers that offer wonderfully restored fountain pens. There are many to check out of course with a quick google search, but peytonstreetpens is a wonderful starting point.

[@Ricky-nc2tt]

@@Doodlebud Thank you!

[@thuntz29]

I find them so expensive here 🥲 I think in America or Canada you have more choices. I love the weird filling systems vintage pens have, but I’m not very handy so I’m scared of getting a dud and not being able to find a way to fix them.

[@Doodlebud]

A good portion of my vintage pens have come from overseas. There is always the worry they might not be working properly. Fortunately, I'm not too worried about that as I am comfortable taking them apart and fixing them up

[@tbayless8324]

Where did you get those inserts at in the cigar boxes please?

[@Doodlebud]

I made them. I have a how to video of you want to see kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH-8qpaqrrSZh8k

[@tbayless8324]

@@Doodlebud thanks..I will check it out! ,,😁

[@tbayless8324]

Is there anything, you don't know how to do? LOL!!! they are pretty. I have the cigar boxes, I just need the inserts and the carpet -Ha! ha! Thank you for sharing. @@Doodlebud

[@osirisgolad]

Most of the time vintage pens are too small for my hands and I find the filling systems are often fragile and hard to clean thoroughly. But with especially Western manufacturers insisting on offering fewer and fewer nib options and cutting costs in annoying ways that make the pens less appealing, vintage pens will always have their allure. Some of the nicer looking materials can be a bit of a gamble though, they weren't always the most chemically stabile, certainly compared to modern acrylics.

[@jarnMod]

I'm now all in on vintage pen. I haven't buy new pen for ages, because I only buy vintage. The main reason is like you said, the story and then the quality. My first vintage was Mont Blanc N 24 Burgundy. I got it. Clean it. Write well. I asked the seller why he sell it. He was a professional mover. In Japan, it is a job. The pen was given away to him because the previous owner died with no relative. He told me he'd not accept a return after he said that. I was like, why the heck would I return it? Turns out it's kinda a superstition about using items from dead people. So I told him and this is my exact phrasing. I said... I eat ghosts and curses. That's why you don't see them anymore. If you have anymore pens like these, contact me. I need more souls to eat.

[@akitaishi]

I would like to find a box like yours to store my pens. Where do you get yours ?

[@Doodlebud]

I make them. I did a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH-8qpaqrrSZh8k

[@bk9876-chosenone]

Hi DB, What is the Sheaffer pen that had the conical nib? Which filling mechanism does it use? I got one like it, but it had an aerometric converter that leaks backwards.. If you've already done a video could you please share the link?

[@bk9876-chosenone]

It's the one with the dented cap. Starts around 5:06 minutes into this video..

[@sathishrao7926]

Having “collected” around 15 old/vintage/NOS pens in the last few months, my experience has been a mixed bag.. On one hand there’s a pride of possession of owning some iconic and ‘collectibles’ at a good VFM due to their affordability.. On the other hand, not all the pens have been aesthetically pleasing, most of the pens have squeeze fillers which I’m not a fan of and some of the pens have quite a few problems (semi-damaged nibs, hard starts, leaks, frequently drying out etc..). Based on my (short term) experience so far, Here’s my suggestion to someone who’d like to start owing Vintage pens : “If you’d like to just ‘collect’ them, don’t think twice about buying them.. If you’d like to collect them, carry them everywhere and write with them regularly, be ready to not admire their looks & condition and more importantly, start upping your pen repair skills” 😃

[@sajjadhusain4146]

I’d add that if you are somebody who’s willing and able to often pay premium prices, just buy fully restored and tested vintage pens in perfect working order. Many of them are beautiful looking and wonderful writers. I use my vintage pens frequently. I take very good care of them without baby-ing them.

[@sathishrao7926]

@@sajjadhusain4146 Well.. I’ve had to request the seller to accept my returns of 2 pens recently (A Parker Slimfold and a Cross Century) and both of these were listed to be in a perfect working condition, but I couldn’t write even a single sentence with them even after a complete flush using a Pen cleaning solution (and the pens weren’t very cheap either) We don’t have someone like Steff from ‘Grandmia Pens’ (who restores the pens to a pristine condition and sells them ) here in India 😞

[@sajjadhusain4146]

@@sathishrao7926 …True. I understand that. But it’s nevertheless very shocking and disappointing to hear that a seller would falsely claim a pen as fully working but then you find it is not so at all. Sound too much like eBay, though. This is dishonest advertising. And what’s worse, you pay a decent amount for your purchase, too. Do you at least get a refund upon returning a defective pen? I remember you saying how quite a number of your bought pens were faulty and you had to return them. A few reputed retailers in the States, selling vintage pens (many restored) are rightly and honestly advertised exactly as they are. I’ve been very lucky to have almost always landed a good vintage pen, barring a few exceptions, over many years.

[@sathishrao7926]

@@sajjadhusain4146 You’re right.. I’ve returned 4 pens to this seller so far. I’ve taken a snapshot of writing sample and sent it as an email attachment in my email request for return every time. Thankfully the seller has accepted all my requests and given store credit which Ive used against future purchases. Since this seller is the best in India in terms of collection as well as price, I’ll inevitably end up dealing with him time and again.. Also, in one of our email conversations, seller clearly mentioned that ‘he sells pens for pen collectors and not pen lovers !’ I think he has a very small team that takes care of everything from minimal restoration to website hosting and they just do ‘very basic sanity testing’ before advertising the product.

[@erad67]

I'm kind of the opposite. I started with vintage pens and still have next to no interest in most new pens. I've picked up a lot of pens, including a number of valuable ones, most with gold nibs. My average cost? About $15 each. A little less, really.

[@Doodlebud]

I've been unsuccessful in finding bargains at our local antique shops. I've seen them ask more than what a fully restored version of the same pen goes for when the one they're selling is in terrible condition. Would be sweet to pick up a nice one for $15!

[@erad67]

@@Doodlebud I'm buying groups of pens at auctions in Japan. And as you said, depends on what you want to call "vintage." Most of mine are from the 1960s and 1970s. Though in one group, I did get a Parker from around 1906 (sadly with a broken cap). But I have a Pilot 500, several Pilot Myu's, and so on.

[@Doodlebud]

Oh wow, Japan pen auctions! Might have to look into that, maybe I'll scoop your next buy LOL. I want to pick up a Myu!

[@erad67]

@@Doodlebud I'll sell you one if you want. I have 5. Don't need that many. I need to sell off a bunch of pens. Was waiting to finish doing my taxes before taking the photos. :)

[@Doodlebud]

🤔hmmmmmm..... shoot me an email and lets see watcha got! [e-mail] :)

[@donnasteelman2171]

I found a Shaffer pen and pencil set in a antique shop for $20.00. They both need repairs/restoration. Do you do restoration for other people?

[@Doodlebud]

Hope you pen works out well. Sorry, I just do my own repairs & restores.

[@marvinjacobs7058]

do you have a baseball channel?

[@Doodlebud]

Baseball? LOL Uhhhhhh no 🤣

[@Roberto__Skar]

I think you meant to say Aurora 88 rather than Omas 88?

[@Doodlebud]

It was a test to see who was listening... You passed 😉

[@connorbnelson]

I'm open to getting vintage pens provided they don't have ink bladders. Really want to get a vintage Parker 51 eventually, especially with the changes they made for the new ones.

[@ironmic9244]

Check out Happy Pens. I enjoyed watching a couple of pen restoration videos by him. Thought it might interest you.

[@Doodlebud]

Yeah I've seen a couple of the vids, good stuff 👍

[@IAT1964]

Most of my pens are vintage. Pre 1970s

[@TwoMiceOnMyBookshelf]

I was just telling someone that I wish I can cope with vintage pens. They are so much harder to maintain. You do not think so?

[@Doodlebud]

Not really. Just use easier to clean inks for those that have an Ink blatter and that's about it really

[@paulfiorino7463]

I don't roll on Shabbas!

[@Doodlebud]

Finally somone got the reference!