The Classic Fountain Pens newsletter is published monthly. We bring you the latest news
on what's up here at the nib works--new pens in stock, the latest
arrivals in pre-owned pens and accessories, and information
on special deals.
UPCOMING PEN SHOWS - WASHINGTON D.C. & LONDON, ENGLAND
John will be at the Washington, DC show August 13-15 and the London, England pen show in early October. Take time to stop by the booth, say hello, and take a look at the large selection of Nakaya, Bexley, Pilot, Sailor, and other pen brands we'll have on sale. We hope to see you there!
FREE UPS DOMESTIC GROUND SHIPPING IN AUGUST!
Enjoy the end of summer with a special offer - free domestic ground shipping on all orders over $200 placed between August 5th and 31st. Sorry, does not include international destinations or Hawaii and Alaska.
PELIKAN LIMITED EDITION M800 BLUE O' BLUE FOUNTAIN PEN
Coming soon from Pelikan is the Limited Edition M800 Blue O' Blue fountain pen. The barrel and cap are made of varied shades of semi-translucent blue, while the clip and rings are 24k gold-plated. The nib is 18k gold with rhodium trim and iridium grain. This stunning pen is sure to become a contemporary classic. While available from the manufacturer only in Fine, Medium, and Broad, we are able to provide the complete range of Pelikan M800 nib units for this pen. Only a small number will be available - call us now at (323) 655-2641 to order yours.
NAKAYA MINI DECAPODS IN ISHIME KANSHITSU
The Mini Decapod is already one of the most popular pen models created by Nakaya. Now, we have just received a rare shipment of Mini Decapods in Ishime Kanshitsu stone finish. This labor-intensive process takes months to complete, but we now have a very small number of cigar-style (no clip) pens available in Ishime Black, Midori, Aka-Tamenuri, Kuro-Tamenuri, and Heki-Tamenuri finishes. Our price $620.
SAILOR PENS AVAILABLE NOW!
Sailor Pens are among our favorites here at Classic Fountain Pens. Sailor is currently in the process of revamping their North American operations, with Ito-ya of America soon resuming distribution. In the meantime, we still have a wide selection of your Sailor favorites in stock and available for immediate purchase. Pens available include such popular model lines as the 1911, Pro Gear, and Sapporo series pens, as well as limited edition pens such as the Wood Plum, Moonlit Forest, Tanabata, and Hannyashinkyo. Visit our Sailor Pens page for more details.
CONTEMPORARY PARKER & WATERMAN NIB UNITS NOW AVAILABLE
Looking for contemporary Parker nib units? We now have 18k two-tone Parker Sonnet, Duofold International, and Duofold Centennial nib units in stock and available for immediate purchase. These are brand-new original manufacturer nibs with section. Please specify tipping size when ordering. We also have a limited number of Sonnet single-tone nib units available. Prices start at $55.00.
We also have contemporary Waterman 18k two-tone nib units available by special order. These are also brand-new original manufacturer nib units with section. Model lines represented include the Edson, Le Man 100 and 200, Elegance, Preface, and many others. Prices start at $67.00. Just locate your own pen in our handy chart and specify model line and tipping size when ordering...
AURORA IPSILON DE LUXE
The Ipsilon De Luxe is the most affordable Aurora fountain pen with a 14k gold nib, and we now carry it here at Classic Fountain Pens. Available in Black, Blue, and coming soon in Red, the Ipsilon De Luxe accepts the full range of Aurora 14k nib units. This is an amazingly economical introduction to the world of quality fountain pens, and from a company with a storied history that goes back a hundred years. Retail $225. Our price $180
RE-DU-RAN INK REMOVER VIDEO
Check out our latest YouTube video...a demonstration of ReDuRan, the hand cleaner we use in the shop for removing troublesome inks stains...
NEW CFP, INC. SPECIAL EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN - WHITE TEA
Just in, the Classic Fountain Pens White Tea Special Edition Fountain Pen is our most recent collaboration with the Bexley Pens Company of Columbus, Ohio. Available in both Standard and Magnum sizes, these numbered pens combine sleek styling with a white marbled exterior hearkening back to classic fountain and dip pen designs of the 19th and 20th centuries. Our price $295 for the Standard size pen, and $359 for the Magnum.
NAMIKI STERLING SILVER MOUNT FUJI AND WAVE
Mount Fuji and Wave is the latest offering in Namiki's popular Sterling Silver Collection. The beautifully etched design depicts Mt. Fuji and a large ocean wave on the barrel, while clouds in the sky are featured on the cap. Smooth and comfortable in the hand, these pens are available with 18k Fine, Medium, or Broad nibs. Retail $500. Our price $400
NAMIKI EMPEROR AUTUMN FLOWERS
Long out of production, the Namiki Emperor Autumn Flowers fountain pen utilizes charcoal-burnished Togidashi Maki-e technique in a hand-painted mixture of gold, lacquer, and color pigment. We have acquired one pre-owned pen in mint condition with Broad nib, original box and papers, and a specially made eyedropper filler. At 6 13/16" long while capped, and with a barrel 11/16" in diameter, this is both a very generously-sized writing instrument as well as a unique and memorable art piece. Retail price when available was $6500. Our price $5375
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