Well news for OCT was restoration. I was immersed in vintage pen projects. Some are listed here on the blog for sale and others are on the TM auction list. I have several PARKER pens including a unique Parker 51 that I have written about before. The body is custom made by the Argentine pen designer Ariel Kullock. So, it's a mix of a classic pen with a modern, collectible body refit. No longer being made, Kullock's craft art is quite sought after, so this pen is rare in it's own rights.
I also have a UK Victory, a Duofold and a Slimfold on offer. All WWII era pens that are super classic Parker designs. Along with those, I have some Esterbrook Celluloid pens and Arnold and a Mentmore. Add to that I have a modern made pen, the Ranga that is as old school as any of these classic vintage pens. It's hand made in ebonite, [hard rubber] which was the choice of material for fountain pens from the 19th century to the mid 20th century when petro chemical plastics became the modern new choice. I still have a good selection of new affordable fountain and rollerball and ballpoint options. Great gifts perfect for the holiday season looming up on us =)
PEN of the Week is on break because I have too many one of a kind pen auctions that it's not fair to single one of them out. It should be back at the new year when things are less hectic. I did get in some of the no longer made HERO #232 Blue Black bottle ink. This is starting to get harder to find and every time I do find it, it's gone up in price. I suspect that Hero still makes this wonder BB ink. It's just they have rebranded their inks, updated the bottles and packaging and raised the price of the new line. I have used the newer version yet, but I hope they haven't messed with the formula? Ink makers do change their ink. That is why when you find an ink you like. Be sure you know you can get a hold of it, and I don't suggest hoarding it ... but I've had favourites disappear in the past, so I guess; once bitten, twice shy?
