Info By Brand

  1. The Ultimate Chinese Fountain Pen Catalogue
  2. Jinhao Info
  3. Sailor's Item Code (Model Number) Scheme
  4. Japanese Pen Date Codes
  5. Sailor Ink Studio Number System

Videos

Things Im thinking about

  1. BlewDew: I love Jeffrey's Stainless steel CalligraFlex nib ($40), thinking about Stainless steel CalligraFlex Italic nib ($29) or Wet Noodle in Crystal Piston The video mentions that the Calligraflex will eventually wear out since there is no tipping ("My calligraflex is completely worn out since it has no tipping but I can tell you the wet noodle is more responsive, produces lines that are as fine as the calligraflex, but writes smoother. It's smoother than an FPR nib and far more responsive. With the right ink and paper combo you can get very close to hairlines. It's really soft, but that's what makes it so pleasant to write with. Not flexing the nib takes a very light hand, but that means you can execute shading where other flex pens have trouble like in a curve. It's softer than a zebra g nib. The calligraflex had a stiffness that is comparable to a zebra g nib, but can't quite get to the zegra g hairlines unless you get picky with your inks."). (it will now be $30 shipping + 35 + (+65 nib only, 130 or else +175, 270 for a Crystal converter)) Now says "We handle customs duties and taxes (DTP) upfront for most countries, guaranteeing smooth, fee-free delivery."
  2. Creeper #2 nib in a Kaweco Sport
  3. Gravitas Pocket Pen (Brass, Copper, Fine flex) Out of Stock, HS Code for Fountain Pen is 8543.70.7100 (12% about - FedEx sur char is 16, so about 32+ shipping )
  4. Pilot Parallel Nib - will it fit?Wingsong converter for 698 model fits into the Pilot Parallel Section. Euphoria pens work, banu parrot pen. BLICK selle the Parallel Pen $15
  5. Aiden Bernal's Pocket Pens Put a Pilot Parallel in a Moonman Wonkai Mini (? Majohn Wancai Mini ?)
  6. Osprey #6 Titanium Ultraflex Nib (49 )
  7. Executive vibe Flex Nibs/Pens Batavia, Stonegraf, Nusa models. titanium gold flex nibs (19-35)

Parts and Repair Links

      Getting my lists ready for the California Pen Show
    1. paladinpen.com/vintage-pen-restoration
    2. Vintage Pen Blog
    3. The Pen Sac Company
    4. www.vintagepens.com Pen catalog
    5. www.vintagepens.com Pen Tools/Parts
    6. https://pentooling.com
    7. https://www.fountainpenrecycler.com/pen-repair-parts/
    8. https://pentiques.com/how-to-send-your-pens-for-repair/
    9. https://www.mainstreetpens.com/pricelist.htm
    10. Sheaffer vac fill restoration video
    11. https://parkersheaffer.com/sheaffer-repair-manual/

      Fr Chris' Pens

      1. *Parker 75 Sterling Cicelé Made 1986 3rd Qtr (YI) in France 925 Sterling, 585 <M> Gold Nib ( 14 May 2025 ebay 117 )
      2. *Monteverde Innova Formula M Blue Omniflex Nib (May 19, 2025 Amazon 59.70) Takes #6 JoWo nibs. Replaces with Rose Gold Omniflex Sep 10, 2025, then with a FPR Ultra-flex, and now I am very happy. Replaced the black JoWo Omniflex with a with a two-tone FPR #6 EF Ultra Flex Nib 23 g ? is that right? (19 May 2025 Amazon - 46)
      3. Ackerman Pens Classic Pump Pen that uses dipping nibs like Zebra-G
      4. *Sailor 1911 L (for Large) 21K Medium Nib in Maroon (SL-11-2021-432) The 21K gold (special alloy) nib and metal cap rings and clip are plated with 24K (13 June 2025 Amazon 173.87 ) (maybe trade for a EF or F at a show?)
      5. Lamy Joy Stub ( 2025 - Vromans )
      6. Pilot Kaküno Madoromi Color (22 Jun 2025 Amazon 19)<F>
      7. Pilot Kaküno Clear (22 Jun 2025 Amazon - 10)<EF>
      8. *BlueDew Writer in Emerald with a Sapphire in clip. Vacuum pump filler system. Replaced vacuum seal with Asvine part. Stainless steel CalligraFlex nib with vintage-inspired heart-shaped breather hole, designed to be slightly soft for a forgiving writing experience. Weight about 28g. (7 Oct 2025 shipped from Singapore 125) Tariff 35 shipping 25
      9. FPR Jaipur V2 Ultra Flex - Factory Seconds Mottled Walnut Ebonite (9 Sep 2025 FPR - 35)
      10. FPR Indus Fountain Pen Green Caps Demo / Steel #5.5 EF Ultra Flex (24 Oct 2025 FPR - 19.80)
      11. Kaweko Perkeo Breezy Teal <M> (September 27, 2025 - Amazon - 19)<M>
      12. *Pilot E95e <F> (Goulet pens - 165)
      13. *Magna Carta 650 ( Goldspot - 450) Soooo soft!!!
      14. Jinhao 82 Blue (9 Oct 2025 Ali Express - 7) Jinhao <F> #5 Nib
      15. Jinhao 100 Orange (Ali express) Holds a #6 Nib Currently has a FPR Ultra Flex
      16. *Waterman Graduate Chrome (Oct 30, 2025 - Gift)
      17. Parker 51 Aeromatic Rolled Gold cap/Black Resin Barrel Made in England 14K M/B nib ( Nov 18, 2025 ebay - 115) Traded at 2026 CA Pen show with a USA Fine one
      18. *Parker Major brown Vertical Celluloid stripes Vacumatic vintage restored by tbickiii third quarter 1946 (.6)(Nov 16, 2025 ebay 245)
      19. Cross Bailey Light Green <EF> Steel nib ( Nov 9,2025 - Amazon - 21)
      20. Waterman Allure Mint Green <F> Steel nib (Nov 10, 2025 Amazon - 36)
      21. Waterman Allure Black (Nov 16, 2025 ebay - 20 ) gave to TM
      22. Diplomat Brown Viper (Nov 28, 2025 pen boutique)
      23. Sheaffer Admiral TD (1950-1951) Pastel Blue "Feathertouch 5" Nib Open 14k gold point (platinum masked “Feathertouch”), plastic cap. Cost when new $5.00. 12.7 cm long capped, 14.9 cm posted, 11.1 cm uncapped Point: See individual models below. Body: Polystyrene. Filler: Touchdown, capacity approx. 0.8 ml. (Nov 24, 2025 ebay)
      24. Sheaffer Vintage Feather Touch Golden Brown vertical stripes Milady Feathertouch No 5 Short length, slender 4.75", Lever filler 1938 – c. 1945 (Nov 27, 2025 ebay 47.87) (see this)
      25. Parker Modern Sonnet <F> Matte Black (Nov 22, 2025 ebay - 10) piston converter gave to TM
      26. Jinhao 9019 DaDao # 8 Fine nib Large Converter Clear Acrylic with gold trim (Amazon Dec 6 - 15)
      27. Parker Sonnet Gold Star Fine nib 27g, 132mm long, 12mm diameter (Dec 6, 2025 ebay - 9) Gaudy but feels great to cap! 1990 (france IIIQ on cap). nib has 18K 785, but this is a "tribue" aka fake if it sold for $9
      28. Sheaffer 500 "Dolphin" (1962-1964)? Original Price $5 Was described a "PFM Type" (Dec 7, 2025 ebay - 63 top bid)
      29. Sheaffer Triumph 440 Red Plastic Barrel Chrome Trim <F> Steel nib made in USA (December 7, 2025 - ebay - 21) NOS beautiful ! Gave to BB, ordered a replacement 27 Dec 2025)
      30. *Sheaffer 500 "Dolphin"?<F> Touchdown Steel nib (1960-70)(Dec 7 2025 - ebay 19)
      31. Pelikan 120 (Type II Merz & Krell 1973-1977 Pen 2507) Green body, Black cap, Gold plated OM nib (Parts here) nib ok, looks like old repair of barrel where collar was superglued. (nib removal)(Dec 7 2025 - ebay 76)
      32. W.A. Sheaffer (Triumph 1942-1998) "79 Lifetime USA 14K" nib 1/10 14KT Cap, Golden Brown vertical stripes 4 21/32" capped ?1949 Touchdown Tuckaway? ?Lady? ?Triumph Crest TM (thin model 1950-)? ?Sheaffer Crest 1750 Fountain Pen (1940s) - Brown Striated Fat Version w Gold Filled Cap, Vac-Fill, Medium 14k Triumph Nib? ?pic looks like pic. Waiting for shellac to replace end. May not need further repair Sheaffer catalogs(Dec 13, 20205 ebay 65) still soaking!
      33. Pelikan 120 Type II in original box (? 1970s) (Dec 19 2025 ebay - 90 - No word from USPS went from Florida Dec 19 to Louisville on Dec 25... nothing more as of Jan 15, 2026 )
      34. *Kaweco BRASS Sport <EF>(December 21, 2025 vromans 125)
      35. *Tom's Studio Pocket Pen in Ivy <EF Semi-flex> JoWo #6 threaded nib (Blick - 80) now has <Titanium full flex nib> with ebonite feed (Tom's studio - 63)
      36. Kaweco Green Sport <F>(December 23, 2025 vromans 36) Ordered 1.5 stub and <BB> nibs from Vanness in Little Rock AR
      37. *Noodler's Neponset "The Pen With No Name" Stamped with "Commonweath 2023" Piston filling, flexible nib, Appalachian Pearl acrylic bodied pen from Noodler's. Created for the 2023 Commonwealth Pen Show held at Holiday Inn Bunker Hill (30 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143) that had to post-poned to September 16 and 17, 2023 (vanness Dec 23, 2025 - 72 )
      38. Pilot Kaküno Madoromi Blue <M>(27 Dec 2025 Vromans - 21)<F>
      39. The Good BlueTitanium Flex nib JoWo #6 (28 Dec 2025 - The Good Blue UK - 97) Royal Mail shipping is 16, bought now worried about tariffs in 2026
      40. Jinhao X450 <M> (28 Dec 2025 Amazon - 9) can take a JoWo #6 nib (For a Flex Nib FPR ..) Brass heavey, writes well, but the Med nib is a bit boring... look for a different nib..
      41. Monteverde USA Aldo Domani Fountain Pen Brushed SS - <EF> JoWo #6 (Non-threaded ) nib (28 Dec 25 Amazon - 14) (the Good Blue Titanium Flex Nib is threaded)
      42. Majohn Wancai 2.0 Pocket-Eye Dropper ( Jan 2, 2026 Amazon 10) came with an <EF> Nib, replaced with a Pilot Parallel 2.4 mm Orange Nib ( 2 Jan 2026 - Blick 9) Worked so well, Getting another for a Green 3.4mm Pilot Parallel Nib
      43. *Hondian M2 Black Forest Mini, ( Jan 2, 2026 Amazon 23) Black Long Blade Nib Nib, Caramel Brown Aluminum Pocket Pen Gave to Paul P for birthday- he loved the smoothness and nib like a Music nib.
      44. Majohn Wancai 2.0 Pocket-Eye Dropper ( Jan 6, 2026 Amazon 10) came with an <EF> Nib, replaced with a Pilot Parallel 3.4 mm Green Nib ( 2 Jan 2026 - Blick 9)
      45. Asvine V126 Transparent Vacuum Filling Fountain Pen Extra Fine Nib (Jan 6, 2026 - Amazon 27) currently has the threaded Nib ()
      46. Majohn T5 Piston Fountain Pen Green Fireworks Extra Fine Nib, Large Ink Capacity (Jan 6, 2026 - Amazon 30) got for the Good Blue Titanium Flex threaded Nib -(Now in the J-16)(review with disassembly instructions) cleaning requires a 7.5mm box wrench like the one sold for the wing song 699 or Asvine Vac Fill pens. Turns out the nib did not work, so I adjusted the Moonman EF nib for max smoothness, and it is a great work pen. Has a window, but I
      47. *Majohn M800 Resin in Green (Leonardo style) #6 Moonman <F> nib 1.5 turn cap (eBay Jan 12 30 - Due to arrive Jan 30)
      48. *Asvine J16 Brushed Titanium with <F Flex> nib - not very flex (Amazon Jan 12 60) now has the Good Blue Titanium Flex with Pilot Iroshizuku Ama-iro. Piston filler with window. Not good for posting cap.
      49. *Hong Dian N11 Grass Green Twill Titanium coated trim and nib Hong Dian <EF 35 > Soft nib (Amazon Jan 13 2026 18) uncaps in 1/2 turn! does not post very securly. nice weight.
      50. Pilot Prera P-FPR-1-WY-F Honey Yellow. Satisfying to cap, like the E-95s. Fine point, a delight (Amazon Jan 21, 2026 37)
      51. Pilot Prera PFPR1TLBCM Transparent with Lt Blue ends. I bought for the <CM > Calagraphy nib. (Amazon Jan 22, 2026 35)
      52. Kaweco STEEL SPORT Fountain Pen <EF> Loved it, lost it in a movie theater seat (Amazon Jan 23, 2026 84)
      53. *Hondian M2 Black Forest Mini, <EF> To replace the one I gave to Paul. ( Jan 2, 2026 Amazon 23) Caramel Brown Aluminum Pocket Pen. (Amazon January 29, 2026 20)
      54. HONG DIAN Forest Pro Raw Brass Fountain Pen. I love the brass weight. I smoothed the nib so far it wasn't EF any more. - Bought 3 nibs (F,EF,Bent for 10) (Amazon Jan 30, 2026 19)

        California Pen Show Pens begin here

      55. Vintage Parker from Rev. Mike Walker
      56. Vintage Wahl from Rev. Mike Walker
      57. Victorian Retractable Dipping Pen from Pete Kirby
      58. *Vintage Mabie Todd and Co Swan 200 in Brown. Eye dropper with gold eye cap (with crack) Made in England (1912-1920). Great flex nib, holds ink. Imprint quite worn, but legible. currently has Waterman Green in it.
      59. *Vintage Arnold with green cap 14K no flex nib (3 from the Pencil Lady)
      60. Vintage Black Pencil I cleaned and got to work (3)
      61. Pilot Metal Falcon in Burgundy <SE> (Soft EF). I decided extra money for the Metal Version was worth getting the CON-70 converter which not not fit in the resin model (Truphaeinc.com order #93782 Feb 20, 2026 300).
      62. *Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with <FA> nib. Already so Flexible.
      63. Parker 51 Fine nib blue body, gold filled cap - traded for by burgundy Parker 51
      64. *Dr Shak's Fudi Super-flex in a Black 3D Printed Eye-dropper with a waterproof coating.
      65. *Lamy Idios - Teardrop shape designed by EOOS in Bauhaus CP-1 ethos, and great feel capping it. Palladium finish is subtle and nice. It uses the unusal Aion size nib and unusual black LAMY Z27 converter (NOT the typical red Z24). 31g
      66. *Vintage Pelikan 400 <EF> 1950s (I fell in love since no 120 barrel was found) Never buying vintage on eBay again. I picked this one from 6 <EF> 400s. Still has some green on the top.
      67. *Waterman Laureat II in Green Marble Roller ball I got free with the purchase of the Lamy. I love the the siz pack of Schmidt 888 Green Fine ceramic tipped rollerball for this guy.

        End of CA Pen Show Pens

      68. Hero Pen Model "336" Maroon with Gold Aluminum Cap, iridium tipped nib, squeeze sac filler, hooded like a 51, arrow like a Shaeffer. Made in China. Great writer for 3 bucks
      69. HONG DIAN M2 Black Forest Mini Fountain Pen, Long Blade Nib in Lake Blue Aluminum. I missed the Long Blade nib(Amazon March 5, 2026 24)
      70. Opus 88 Clear Eyedropper, (Feb 23, 2026 Vanness 106) Takes JoWo #6, go for the Dr Shak Fudi Super Flex Nib (sold on ebay for 6)