Monthly Archives: August 2009

New project – Wearever flattop

My latest project pen is a Wearever flattop pen that clearly takes design cues from the classic Parker Duofold “Big Red” Wearever was a third-tier pen maker turning out masses of low-priced but serviceable pens. It’s interesting to see how … Continue reading

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Vintage Pilot pen (circa 1940) and a glimpse at a dark past

As you can see from the pictures this vintage Pilot eyedropper isn’t in good condition. The once-translucent barrel has ambered so badly that I can’t tell what colour it used to be. There’s also a line that spirals around the … Continue reading

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Esterbrooks return!

Ever since the Other Half looked over my shoulder one evening and said she liked that pen on the computer screen, I’ve been looking for a Green Esterbrook J. The irony is that I once had 8 Esties and sold … Continue reading

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