My Pen Accumulation

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’ve enjoyed for an extended period of time and became the focus of my accumulation, which started becoming more of a curated collection in 2019. These pens have either stood the test of time and have kept my interest, or they meet a specific need.   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) – Another recent addition that I like. I sent it to Mark Bacas to be turned into a left oblique nib. This moved it into the core pen category.
2. 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.
3. Esterbrook Oversize Estie (Journaler) – I just got this (Oct.8th), so I may be premature  putting it as a core pen. But I love it and don’t see that changing. Will the new pen glow wear off? This pen is from the Kenro era.
4. Fisher of Pens Hermes (F) – Vintage Web Green: Another long/tall pen, which makes it look thinner than it is. This one has a clip, unlike the Huron Grande and Model 66.
5. Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic (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.
6. 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.
7. 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).
8. 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.
9. Lamy Safari (O.M.) – I have a 14k oblique medium nib for Lamy pens (except the 2000). It’s new, so the jury is still out and it may be new pen bias, but oblique mediums are a favorite, so it will start as a core pen.
10. Leonard Italiana Officina Momento Zero Blue Green Rhodium (M) – My newest fountain pen. The acrylic is gorgeous and the pen is comfortable in my hand.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Sailor 1911L Ringless Epinard (Zoom) – While not a daily user for me, I love using this nib with a bright ink. And, well – green.
15. Sailor Professional Gear King of Pen (M) – Black/Rhodium: A big, beautiful pen with a big, beautiful nib that’s a joy to use.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Sheaffer Balance II Aspen Limited Edition (M) and
19. Sheaffer Balance II – Jade Green (M) and
20. Sheaffer Balance II – Crimson Glow (M) – All three have same nib, which I love and is more a fine than it’s official designation of medium. The Aspen is my favorite pen and the other two are close behind. Unfortunately, they are a bit fragile which keeps them from getting out much.
21. 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.
22. ystudio Classic Desk Pen – Copper – A permanent fixture on my home desk. Functional and good looking. Quick to pick up and use for a quick note, while comfortable for longer writing sessions.
    And finally, a non-fountain pen joins my core pens…
23. Esterbrook Dip-Less – Red/Black: Usually with a #7550 nib. A dip pen made my core pens list. It usually lives on my work desk, in an inkwell filled with Sheaffer Red ink. But with office visits curtailed I haven’t refilled it, although I can still admire it on my desk when I do go into the office.

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 or should. Unlike the core pens, I don’t exclude passing moving them into the “All the Rest” category. But for now, they’re probably worth more to me than someone else.

1. Benu Scepter II (EF) – A June 2020 purchase. I like the design, and the uniqueness of the pen’s look is a big attraction for me. The nib, while a good writer, is comparable to other extra-fines that I have.
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.
3. Diplomat Aero (F) – Green: This is Diplomat’s 14k gold nib. A nice writer. It’s too new to be called a core pen, but it may end up there. I love the color. According to Goulet Pens, this is a limited production run pen exclusive to them.
4. 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.
5. Esterbrook Estie Evergreen – This is a hanger on simply because it can handle my Esterbrook nibs. The original vintage Esterbrooks are too uncomfortable for me to use for anything more than quick notes. (Review link is for my earlier Estie which was since replaced by this one). This pen is from the Kenro era.
6. Lamy Safari Dark Lilac (2016 Special Edition) (M) – 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.
7. Lamy Safari Petrol (2017 Special Edition) (EF)
8. Lamy Safari USA Independence Day (M)
9. 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.
10. Pelikan Souverän M815 Metal Striped Special Edition (F) – Very close to being a core pen, I just need to see if the shine wears off over time (not literally).
11. Penlux Masterpiece Grande (F) – Black & White Koi
12. Pilot 912 (PO) – Black w/silver trim
13. 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.
14. Sailor 1911 Full Size Realo (MF) – A Sailor piston filler. This nib is growing on me. The Realo may become a core pen.
15. TWSBI Go (Predator Extreme) – Smoke. Nib grind by Mark Bacas.

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. Caran d Ache Dunas – Shiny Red
2. Conway Stewart Marlborough Vintage – Woodgrain (Needs Repair)
3. Cross ATX – Chrome
4. Cross Bailey
5. Delta Vintage – Green (terrible ink flow, needs work)
6. Esterbrook $1 Bandless – Foliage Green
7. Esterbrook J – Copper
8. Esterbrook J – Dubonnet Red
9. Esterbrook J – Fern Green
10. Esterbrook J – Fern Green
11. Esterbrook SJ Double Jewel – Silver
12. Faber-Castell Basic Black – Leather
13. Franklin-Christoph Model 03 Iterum – Smoke
14. Franklin-Christoph Model 20 – Vintage Green
15. Karas Kustoms Ink – Raw Aluminum
16. 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.
17. Merlin 33 – Grey Marble No. 6
18. Namiki Knight – Silver
19. Namisu Nexus Minimal – Black
20. Parker 21 – Navy Blue/Silver Cap
21. Parker Vacumatic Major, 1944 Blue Diamond – Golden Pearl (Brown Stripe)
22. Pilot Metropolitan – Black, Zig-Zag (and others)
23. Pilot Vanishing Point 2013 LE – Maple Wood (multiple nibs) : While I like the wooden Vanishing Points, the Cherry Bamboo gets all my attention.
24. Platinum Carbon Desk Pen
25. Ryan Krusac The Legend – Black Walnut Burl
26. Sailor Clear Candy – Clear w/black trim
27. Sailor Fude 55º – Green
28. Sailor Recycled Material Desk Pen
29. Sheaffer VFM – Maximum Orange
30. Signum Orione – Blue
31. Taccia Mother of Pearl – Harmony
32. TWSBI Classic – Burgundy (Leaks)
33. TWSBI Go (EF) – Sapphire (Ink burping issue)
34. TWSBI Micarta
35. 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. Edison Collier – Antique Marble
21. Edison Pearl 2012 LEE #8 – Black/Beige Swirl
22. Edison Herald – Amber Tortoise
23. Edison Extended Mina 2015 LE #23
24. Edison Nouveau Encore LE (LE #07) – Flecked Tortoise
25. Edison Nouveau Premiere LE (LE #69) – Cherry Cordial
26. Esterbrook Estie – Tortoise
27. Esterbrook SJ Double Jewel – Dubonnet Red
28. Faber-Castell E-Motion Rhombus – White
29. Fountain Pen Revolution Dilli – Green
30. Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic (2nd gen) – Amber-Orange & Cinnamaroon
31. Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Intrinsic (2nd gen) – Smoke & Ice
32. Franklin-Christoph Model 19 “1901” – Black w/King’s Gold band (Saying Goodbye)
33. Franklin-Christoph Model 20 – Tiger Red (Saying Goodbye)
34. Franklin-Christoph Model 25 Eclipse – Black
35. Franklin-Christoph Model 29 Bellus – Black/Red (Saying Goodbye)
36. Franklin-Christoph Model 40 Pocket – Smoke & Ice
37. Gate City Pen New Postal Senior – Ruby/Black
38. Gate City Pen New Dunn Pen – Tattler
39. Gate City Pen The Belmont – Claret Stone
40. Gate City Pen The Belmont – Galapagos
41. KarasKustoms Ink – Gold 
42. KarasKustoms Ink – Silver
43. KarasKustoms Ink – Green
44. KarasKustoms Ink – Orange
45. Kaweco AC Sport Carbon – Red
46. Kaweco AL Sport – Stonewashed Black (Saying Goodbye)
47. Kaweco Allrounder – Black
48. Kaweco Student – White
49. Kaweco Classic Sport – Clear
50. KarasKustoms Ink – Red
51. Lamy 2000 (F)
52. Lamy AL-Star – Green
53. Lamy AL-Star – Ruby Red
54. Lamy Safari – Black
55. Lamy Safari – Dark Blue
56. Lamy Safari – Green
57. Lamy Safari (2012 Special Edition) – Apple Green
58. Lamy Safari – Sky Blue w/red clip
59. Lamy Safari Vista – Clear
60. Lamy Safari – Yellow
61. Leonardo Officina Italiana Messenger (EF)
62. Levenger L3 – Yellow
63. Levenger Rocket Writer – Black
64. Levenger Sangria – Blue
65. Libelle Epic – Bamboo
66. Libelle Granite – Burgundy
67. Libelle Nature Collection – Mosaic
68. Libelle Nature Collection – Mother of Pearl
69. Libelle Nature Collection – Tuscan Sunset
70. Monteverde Impressa – Pearl/Blue
71. Monteverde Regatta – Sea Green
72. Montblanc Meisterstück Ultra Black LeGrand
73. Namiki Falcon – Black
74. Namiki Sterling – Dragon
75. Namiki Sterling – Hawk
76. Noodler’s Ahab Flex – Jade
77. Noodler’s Ahab Flex – Dec 25th
78. Noodler’s Konrad Ebonite – Methuselah’s Pine Cone
79. Noodler’s Konrad – Irish Brigade
80. Ohto Rook – Green (worst pen I ever owned)
81. Omas 360 Vintage Collection – Turquoise
82. Parker Duofold c1928 – Orange
83. Parker Insignia Wave – Sea Green
84. Parker Striped Duofold Senior 1945 Blue Diamond – Red/Gray Stripe
85. Parker Vacumatic Maxima, 1939 Blue Diamond – Golden Pearl (Brown Stripe), Double Jewel
86. Pelikan M101N Special Edition – Lizard
87. Pelikan Piazza Navone (Saying Goodbye)
88. Pelikan Picadilly Circus
89. Pelikan Shanghai (Saying Goodbye)
90. Pelikan Souveran 200 – Green
91. Pelikan Souverän M605 – Blue w/silver trim
92. Pelikan Souverän M805 Stresemann Anthracite
93. Pilot Prera – Yellow
94. Pilot Vanishing Point – Chrome
95. Pilot Vanishing Point – Green w/Gold Trim
96. Pilot Vanishing Point – Gunmetal w/Black Matte Trim
97. Pilot Vanishing Point – Matte Black “Stealth”
98. Pilot Vanishing Point 2012 LE – Black Marble
99. Pilot Vanishing Point 2016 LE – Guilloche
100. Pilot Vanishing Point – Yellow
101. Piper Prism – Red
102. Platinum #3776 Century – Bourgogne (Burgundy) (Saying Goodbye)
103. Platinum #3776 Century – Chartres Blue (Saying Goodbye)
104. Platinum #3776 Century – Sonji
105. Platinum #3776 Ribbed (UEF)
106. Platinum Plaisir – Green
107. Platinum Plaisir – Red
108. Platinum Plaisir – Silver
109. Platinum Plaisir – Gunmetal
110. Retro 51 Double Eight – Green
111. Retro 51 Tornado Lincoln EXT – Copper
112. Rotring 600 – Lava
113. Sailor 1911 – Black
114. Sailor 1911 – Blue
115. Sailor 1911 – Burgundy
116. Sailor 1911 (M Stub)
117. Sailor 1911M – Yellow
118. Sailor Professional Gear – Imperial Black
119. Sheaffer 300 – Metallic Grey
120. Sheaffer Crest – Nova Red
121. Sheaffer PFM I – Blue
122. Sheaffer Snorkel Saratoga – Burgundy
123. Sheaffer Targa – Green Marble
124. Sheaffer Intensity – Carbon Fiber
125. Stipula Model T – Green
126. Taccia Staccato – Black
127. TWSBI Diamond 540 – Amber
128. TWSBI Diamond 540 – Demonstrator
129. TWSBI Diamond 540 – Smoke
130. Visconti Brunelleschi
131. Visconti Homo Sapien Bronze Age
132. Waterman Carene Deluxe – Silver Plate
133. Waterman Charleston – Citrine Yellow
134. Waterman Edson – Blue (Saying Goodbye)
135. Waterman Liaison Cobra