These are the pens I’ve accumulated. I’ve linked the pen name to my review if it exists. If there’s no review yet, and I do have a “This Just In” or “Ink & Pen Notes” post about why I added the pen then I’ve linked to that. I also have a page for my Esterbrook nibs.

Core Pens

These are pens I reach for the most, and I miss when they aren’t inked up. Listed in alphabetical order, the numbers are just so I can easily count the pens, not a ranking.

1. Diplomat Aero Volute (Fine L. Oblique) – With a Mark Bacas left oblique nib.
2. Diplomat Aero (F) – Green: This is Diplomat’s 14k gold nib. A nice writer. I love the color.
3. Edison Huron Grande (EF): Flecked Red/White/Blue: My first custom pen. Large, relatively light and holds a gallon (not literally, of course) of ink when eyedropper filled. Frequently in my Fav 5 listing.
4. Esterbrook Oversize Estie (F) – Maraschino Cherry (Palladium trim)
5. Esterbrook Oversize Estie (Journaler) – Seaglass (Palladium trim)
6. Esterbrook Oversize Estie (Scribe) – Scarlett (Palladium trim)
7. Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic v1 (Needlepoint) – Solid Emerald: This is the original Model 02 design. I just really like the pen, especially the acrylic. I tried other Model 02 pens and they never measured up.
8. Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic v2 (EF) – Gemstone. This is the second Model 02 design in an acrylic I really love.
9. Kaweco Brass Sport (EF:) Raw Brass: My choice for a pocket pen. Other pocket pens have moved on (except the aluminum sibling that I keep as a spare).
10. Kanilea Kona Cherry (EF) – Absolutely stunning acrylic. The pen took some time to break in (or I did). But now its taken a permanent place in my pen case filled with Montblanc Bordeaux. Well, as permanent as it can be, using an out-of-production ink.
11. Lamy Safari (O.M.) – I have two 14k oblique medium nibs for Lamy pens (except the 2000). Whichever Lamy they are on gets elevated to core pen status.
12. Newton Pens Eastman – Clear Acrylic (vintage Esterbrook nibs): A custom pen by Shawn Newton that can use my vintage Esterbrook nibs, A large pen comfortable enough for me to use all day, unlike the thin vintage Esterbrooks.
13. Pilot 912 (PO) – Black w/silver trim
14. Pilot Elite Stainless Steel Lined Pocket Pen – Fine
15. Pilot Vanishing Point – Cherry Bamboo (multiple nibs): I like the wooden VPs over the metal bodies Both pens get equal billing, especially since I’ll move the nib unit between barrels.
16. Sailor 1911L Ringless Epinard (Zoom) – While not a daily user for me, I love using this nib with a bright ink. And, well – green.
17. Sailor King of Pen (OM) – Royal Tangerine: I like the KOP writing experience. The bright orange makes me smile. The oblique medium nib is my favorite nib for just sitting down and writing. Instant core pen.
18. Sailor Professional Gear Regency Stripe (H-EF): This brings some silver bling to my core pens. I generally like laid-back pen designs, nothing too flashy. The Regency Stripe breaks that rule with its reflective, silver body. I love the thin, extra-fine nib.
19. Sheaffer Balance II Aspen Limited Edition (M) – I love everything about this pen.
20. Sheaffer Custom Legacy – Blue Fleck barrel made by Franklin-Christoph : The Blade Turk nib grind by Marc Bacas moved this one into the core pen category.

Hangers-On

These are pens I do like. But either they’re too new to be objective about, or I don’t like (or use) them as much as I think I should.

1. Edison Menlo Pump Filler (EF) – A real pain to clean, thanks mainly to the filler tube in the pen. I do remove the nib to flush the pen, and I hate disassembling a pen simply to clean it. But I love the look and performance.
2. Fisher of Pens Hermes (F) – Vintage Web Green: Another long/tall pen, which makes it look thinner than it is.
3. Lamy Safari Dark Lilac (2016 Special Edition) – I like Safaris so will probably always have one or two (or AL-Stars). I have a collection of Safari nibs in various sizes so I can swap them.
4. Lamy Safari Petrol (2017 Special Edition)
5. Parker Vacumatic Maxima, 1942 Blue Diamond – Silver Pearl – I’ve always liked the look of these vintage Vacumatics. I decided to keep the one that fits with my aesthetic, lots of silver.
6. Sailor 1911 Full Size Realo (MF) – A Sailor piston filler. This nib is growing on me. The Realo may become a core pen.
7. TWSBI Go (Predator Extreme) – Smoke. Nib grind by Mark Bacas.
8. TWSBI Swipe (EF) – Purchased more for curiosity than anything else, but proving to be a nice pen.
9. TWSBI Swipe (EF) – Prussian Blue
10. ystudio Classic Desk Pen – Copper – A permanent fixture on my home desk.

Sheaffer Collection

I use the term collection loosely. There’s no real theme, beyond be Sheaffer, among these pens. Despite my tendency to be a completest I have no desire to collect a entire model or any other collection theme. But, unlike my other pens these can stick around simply because I like Sheaffers and they don’t need to be used regularly to earn their place.

1. Sheaffer Balance Full Size Vacu-Fill – Carmine Red Striated
2. Sheaffer Balance Full Size Vacu-Fill – Golden Brown Striated
3. Sheaffer Balance Junior lever fill – Pearl & Black
4. Sheaffer Balance Lifetime Full Size – Black
5. Sheaffer Balance Lifetime Oversize – Grey Pearl Striated (Needs re-sacing)
6. Sheaffer Balance Lifetime Oversize c.1935 – Marine Green (Broken, likely unrepairable – would need a new cap)
7. Sheaffer Balance Lifetime Oversize c.1935 – Marine Green
8. Sheaffer Balance Lifetime Oversize c.1935 – Grey Marble
9. Sheaffer Balance Lifetime Oversize c.1935 – Gray Pearl/Red Veins (Needs re-sacing)
10. Sheaffer Craftsman Tip-Dip – Pastel Green
11. Sheaffer Crest – Nova Green (See Nova Red review)
12. Sheaffer Imperial – Brushed Steel
13. Sheaffer Legacy I – Blue Lacquer/Gold Cap
14. Sheaffer Legacy II – Sandblasted Emperor’s Silver Pattern Chrome Plate PT
15. Sheaffer Legacy Heritage – Coppertone GT
16. Sheaffer PFM I – Green (see the article on blue PFM I)
17. Sheaffer Ringtop – Jade Green
18. Sheaffer Triumph Lifetime Vacuum Fill – Carmine Red
19. Sheaffer Triumph Sentinel Deluxe – Green Striped

All The Rest

These are the pens I’ve accumulated over time but almost never use. Some need repair but I don’t like them enough to pay for the repair, they may eventually become practice pens if my skills improve.

1. Benu Scepter II (EF) (For Sale)
2. Diplomat Aero (EF) – Orange/Black: A nice writer. But I like the Volute better, and I have other EF nibs that are just as good. (For Sale)
3. Caran d Ache Dunas – Shiny Red
4. Conway Stewart Marlborough Vintage – Woodgrain (Needs Repair)
5. Cross ATX – Chrome
6. Cross Bailey
7. Esterbrook $1 Bandless – Foliage Green
8. Esterbrook Estie Evergreen – The original vintage Esterbrooks are too uncomfortable for me to use for anything more than quick notes, so I got this (along with the MV adapter) to handle my Esterbrook nibs. I’ve since move on the the Oversize version of these pens. (Review link is for my earlier Estie which was since replaced by this one). This pen is from the Kenro era.
9. Esterbrook J – Copper
10. Esterbrook J – Dubonnet Red
11. Esterbrook J – Fern Green
12. Esterbrook J – Fern Green
13. Esterbrook SJ Double Jewel – Silver
14. Faber-Castell Basic Black – Leather
15. Franklin-Christoph Model 03 Iterum – Smoke
16. Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Stabilis Desk Pen (EF): Black: Smaller than the Huron Grande, but still a large clipless desk pen. You can have the ice and antique glass acrylics, I’ll stick with the basic, elegant black. This pen went 18 flawless months without cleaning (just refills) paired with R&K Blau-Schwarz LE ink
17. Karas Kustoms Ink v1 – Raw Aluminum (For Sale)
18. Kaweco AL Sport – Raw Aluminum : It’s pretty banged up from traveling in the same pocket as my keys. Since that affects the resale value, I keep it as a spare in the event I lose its Brass sibling. It hasn’t been used in over two years.
19. Lamy 2000 (O.M.) – I like Oblique nibs, but the Lamy 2000 is a pen that I can’t love. Hooded (or semi-hooded) nibs just aren’t for me. I rotate the pen much more when I can’t see a nice big nib. But, I just can’t bring myself to sell off this classic pen.
20. Lamy Safari USA Independence Day (M) (For Sale)
21. Merlin 33 – Grey Marble No. 6
22. Namiki Knight – Silver
23. Namisu Nexus Minimal – Black
24. Parker 21 – Navy Blue/Silver Cap
25. Parker Vacumatic Major, 1944 Blue Diamond – Golden Pearl (Brown Stripe)
26. Penlux Masterpiece Grande (F) – Black & White Koi (For Sale)
27. Pilot Custom 823 (F) – Amber: I’m not a fan of the aesthetics of this pen, but it’s such a great, comfortable writer that I ignore its looks.
28. Pilot Metropolitan – Black, Zig-Zag (and others)
29. Pilot Vanishing Point 2013 LE – Maple Wood (multiple nibs) : While I like the wooden Vanishing Points, the Cherry Bamboo gets all my attention.
30. Platinum Carbon Desk Pen
31. Retro 51 Vintage Metalsmith Lincoln (1.1mm Stub) : I love the look of the pen, although stub nibs aren’t a common choice for me. (For Sale)
32. Ryan Krusac The Legend – Black Walnut Burl
33. Sailor Clear Candy – Clear w/black trim
34. Sailor Fude 55º – Green
35. Sheaffer Balance II – Crimson Glow (M) – (For Sale)
36. Sheaffer VFM – Maximum Orange
37. Signum Orione – Blue (cosmetically poor condition)
38. Taccia Mother of Pearl – Harmony
39. TWSBI Classic – Burgundy (Leaks)
40. TWSBI Go (EF) – Sapphire (Ink burping issue)
41. TWSBI Micarta
42. TWSBI Vac 700

Formerly Owned Pens

If I wrote about why I sold the pen it’s linked with “Saying Goodbye”

1. Aurora Optima Nero Perla
2. Benu Briolette (EF) – Secret Garden
3. Benu Grand Scepter X (F)
4. Benu Minima  – Mystical Green
5. Bexley 2007 Owners Club – Amber
6. Bexley 2007 Owners Club – Mahogany
7. Bexley America the Beautiful – black
8. Bexley Imperial – Red/Black
9. Bexley Intrepid – Mandarin Yellow
10. Bexley Poseidon Magnum – Duofold Red
11. Bexley Submariner – Orange : Early in my days accumulating pens this was a clear favorite and I always carried it. Is has the distinction of being the only pen I lost. Clearly lost, not stolen. I couldn’t find a replacement and eventually stopped looking.
12. Caran d Ache Geneve – Brown Marble
13. Caran d Ache Ivanhoe – Metallic
14. Conklin Crescent Filler LE – Demonstrator w/Black Trim
15. Conklin Ohio – Blue
16. Conklin Ohio – Peach
17. Conway Stewart FPH 60th Anniversary – Brown Marble
18. Cross Apogee – Chrome
19. Cross Verve – Merlot
20. Delta Vintage – Green (terrible ink flow, needs work)
21. Edison Collier – Antique Marble
22. Edison Pearl 2012 LEE #8 – Black/Beige Swirl
23. Edison Herald – Amber Tortoise
24. Edison Extended Mina 2015 LE #23
25. Edison Nouveau Encore LE (LE #07) – Flecked Tortoise
26. Edison Nouveau Premiere LE (LE #69) – Cherry Cordial
27. Esterbrook Dip-Less – Red/Black: with a #7550 nib
28. Esterbrook Estie – Tortoise
29. Esterbrook SJ Double Jewel – Dubonnet Red
30. Faber-Castell E-Motion Rhombus – White
31. Fountain Pen Revolution Dilli – Green
32. Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic (2nd gen) – Amber-Orange & Cinnamaroon
33. Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic (2nd gen) – Smoke & Ice
34. Franklin-Christoph Model 19 “1901” – Black w/King’s Gold band (Saying Goodbye)
35. Franklin-Christoph Model 20 – Tiger Red (Saying Goodbye)
36. Franklin-Christoph Model 20 – Vintage Green
37. Franklin-Christoph Model 25 Eclipse – Black
38. Franklin-Christoph Model 29 Bellus – Black/Red (Saying Goodbye)
39. Franklin-Christoph Model 40 Pocket – Smoke & Ice
40. Gate City Pen New Postal Senior – Ruby/Black
41. Gate City Pen New Dunn Pen – Tattler
42. Gate City Pen The Belmont – Claret Stone
43. Gate City Pen The Belmont – Galapagos
44. KarasKustoms Ink – Gold 
45. KarasKustoms Ink – Silver
46. KarasKustoms Ink – Green
47. KarasKustoms Ink – Orange
48. Kaweco AC Sport Carbon – Red
49. Kaweco AL Sport – Stonewashed Black (Saying Goodbye)
50. Kaweco Allrounder – Black
51. Kaweco Student – White
52. Kaweco Classic Sport – Clear
53. KarasKustoms Ink – Red
54. Lamy 2000 (F)
55. Lamy AL-Star – Green
56. Lamy AL-Star – Ruby Red
57. Lamy Safari – Black
58. Lamy Safari – Dark Blue
59. Lamy Safari – Green
60. Lamy Safari (2012 Special Edition) – Apple Green
61. Lamy Safari – Sky Blue w/red clip
62. Lamy Safari Vista – Clear
63. Lamy Safari – Yellow
64. Leonardo Officina Italiana Messenger (EF)
65. Leonard Italiana Officina Momento Zero Blue Green Rhodium (M)
66. Levenger L3 – Yellow
67. Levenger Rocket Writer – Black
68. Levenger Sangria – Blue
69. Libelle Epic – Bamboo
70. Libelle Granite – Burgundy
71. Libelle Nature Collection – Mosaic
72. Libelle Nature Collection – Mother of Pearl
73. Libelle Nature Collection – Tuscan Sunset
74. Monteverde Impressa – Pearl/Blue
75. Monteverde Regatta – Sea Green
76. Montblanc Meisterstück Ultra Black LeGrand
77. Namiki Falcon – Black
78. Namiki Sterling – Dragon
79. Namiki Sterling – Hawk
80. Noodler’s Ahab Flex – Jade
81. Noodler’s Ahab Flex – Dec 25th
82. Noodler’s Konrad Ebonite – Methuselah’s Pine Cone
83. Noodler’s Konrad – Irish Brigade
84. Ohto Rook – Green (worst pen I ever owned)
85. Omas 360 Vintage Collection – Turquoise
86. Parker Duofold c1928 – Orange
87. Parker Insignia Wave – Sea Green
88. Parker Striped Duofold Senior 1945 Blue Diamond – Red/Gray Stripe
89. Parker Vacumatic Maxima, 1939 Blue Diamond – Golden Pearl (Brown Stripe), Double Jewel
90. Pelikan M101N Special Edition – Lizard
91. Pelikan Piazza Navone (Saying Goodbye)
92. Pelikan Picadilly Circus
93. Pelikan Shanghai (Saying Goodbye)
94. Pelikan Souveran 200 – Green
95. Pelikan Souverän M605 – Blue w/silver trim
96. Pelikan Souverän M805 Stresemann Anthracite
97. Pelikan Souverän M815 Metal Striped Special Edition (F)
98. Pilot Prera – Yellow
99. Pilot Vanishing Point – Chrome
100. Pilot Vanishing Point – Green w/Gold Trim
101. Pilot Vanishing Point – Gunmetal w/Black Matte Trim
102. Pilot Vanishing Point – Matte Black “Stealth”
103. Pilot Vanishing Point 2012 LE – Black Marble
104. Pilot Vanishing Point 2016 LE – Guilloche
105. Pilot Vanishing Point – Yellow
106. Piper Prism – Red
107. Platinum #3776 Century – Bourgogne (Burgundy) (Saying Goodbye)
108. Platinum #3776 Century – Chartres Blue (Saying Goodbye)
109. Platinum #3776 Century – Sonji
110. Platinum #3776 Ribbed (UEF)
111. Platinum Plaisir – Green
112. Platinum Plaisir – Red
113. Platinum Plaisir – Silver
114. Platinum Plaisir – Gunmetal
115. Retro 51 Double Eight – Green
116. Retro 51 Tornado Lincoln EXT – Copper
117. Rotring 600 – Lava
118. Sailor 1911 – Black
119. Sailor 1911 – Blue
120. Sailor 1911 – Burgundy
121. Sailor 1911 (M Stub)
122. Sailor 1911M – Yellow
123. Sailor Professional Gear King of Pen (M) – Black/Rhodium
124. Sailor Recycled Material Desk Pen
125. Sailor Professional Gear – Imperial Black
126. Sailor Pro Gear British Racing Green (Goldspot Exclusive) (MF)
127. Sheaffer 300 – Metallic Grey
128. Sheaffer Balance II – Jade Green (M)
129. Sheaffer Crest – Nova Red
130. Sheaffer PFM I – Blue
131. Sheaffer Snorkel Saratoga – Burgundy
132. Sheaffer Targa – Green Marble
133. Sheaffer Intensity – Carbon Fiber
134. Stipula Model T – Green
135. Taccia Staccato – Black
136. TWSBI Diamond 540 – Amber
137. TWSBI Diamond 540 – Demonstrator
138. TWSBI Diamond 540 – Smoke
139. Visconti Brunelleschi
140. Visconti Homo Sapien Bronze Age
141. Waterman Carene Deluxe – Silver Plate
142. Waterman Charleston – Citrine Yellow
143. Waterman Edson – Blue (Saying Goodbye)
144. Waterman Liaison Cobra