Fountain Pens with Nib Size: F

Look at the way the vibrant green radiates on the cap of this Canadian-made Parker Vacumatic. We consider it a junior-sized pen, a little shorter and more slender than a standard model but definitely larger than a "debutante" model. Fully restored with a new diaphragm, this vintage pen is in great working order. Its lockdown filler still locks down, as you can see in the photo. The clear barrel celluloid has ambered, but you can still see your ink level in it. Click the headline for close-ups. You will write a nice, fine line with its 14k gold nib. We love how the nib was labled "Vacumatic." Not a common feature in American-made Vac nibs. 11.1cm capped.

Parker introduced the last great innovation in filling system design with its capillary filler featured in the Parker 61. Unlike over-engineered Sheaffer Snorkels, the 61 had a Teflon-coated tube filled with a padding that wicked ink into the pen. Ingenius! The only trouble with it for modern collectors is that it is really hard to change ink colors. We spent several days flushing this pen clear. We love the crack- and wear-free turquoise hood and barrels on this set, but it is the RAINBOW CAPS that really stand out. Click the headline for a close up. The caps show some scuffing and wear. The clip is both loose and secure, as we can't get the jewel to unscrew. You will write a smooth fine line with the pen's 14k gold nib. The pencil is a Liquid Lead model that still writes a little.

A shiny vintage pen can brighten anybody's day, and we think this Parker Deluxe Challenger Jr. might brighten your's. We love the vibrant green and black marble design. This pen has been fully restored with a new ink sac. There are no cracks or deep scratches, but there is significant brassing, a little wear and a couple bite marks on the blind tail cap. Nice crisp imprint. You will write a nice fine to fine-medium line with its 14k gold nib. It is on the shorter and slender side. Click the headline for close-ups. 11.8cm capped.

Matching the autumn leaves, our Esterbrook LJ is a lovely copper color. We restored this vintage pen with a new ink sac. The model LJ meant Long J-model in the world of vintage Esterbrook pens. Ours is in excellent condition without any cracks or deep scratches. A nice crisp imprint. Perhaps it has a little wear from use but nothing serious. Its 1555 Gregg nib was intended for the Gregg shorthand writing method. It is a surprisingly smooth nib. Gregg nibs were often used by secretaries, journalists and anyone taking dictation. 12.8cm capped.

The United Nations celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Food & Agriculture Organization in 1995 and its ongoing efforts to stamp out global hunger. Omas hired sculptor Gio Pomodoro to help design this luxury pen, and his signature is on the back of the cap, which you can see in the photo. Originally, all the proceeds from these pens were shared with the FAO. A total of 6,000 pens were made. We do not have the original box and papers for this pen. Although it is crack and deep-scratch free, it shows significant dull wear from heavy use. We flushed a lot of black ink out of the pen, and added more silicon grease to the inside barrel walls, but the piston filler is still fairly stiff to operate. You will write a nice fine line with its 18k gold nib that has a little feedback. Omas Paragon sized at 14cm capped.

As a luxury pen, the Parker Sonnet often gets overlooked. However, we dare anyone not to fall in love with the solid sterling silver Parker Sonnet Fougere. Feathered herringbone is the best way to describe the pattern in the silver. Classically elegant, the silver on this pen doesn't show a trace of wear, denting or scratching. Unfortunately, there is a ring of wear around the gold-filled cap band, as if it were rolling around inside a desk for a while. Otherwise, the pen is quite stunning. It comes with its original boxes and converter. You will write a smooth fine line from a high angle of attack on the paper and a scratchier medium with a lower angle of attack. Click the headline for a close-up of the two-tone 18k gold nib. 13.3cm capped.

Made of sterling silver with a basket-weave design pattern, our Waterman L'Etalon is a very distinguished luxury pen. As a pre-owned pen we are happy to report it has no dents or deep scratches in the silver or trim. You can see a little ring of wear where the section snugged with the inner cap. Click the headline for a close-up. Other than some micro scratches on the golden trim, this pen looks amazing. You'll notice its 18k gold nib has some nice accent swirls that other Waterman nibs don't usually have. You will write a firm, smooth fine line. It comes with its original converter and boxes. The lights hide yellow spots inside the white box lining. There's also a big stripe of black ink across the band that looks like it holds down the pen. 13.9cm capped.

We love us some overengineered snorkel fillers, and we had a blast restoring this Sheaffer Admiral. Replacing the ink sac, O-ring and point seal was a breeze. It is back in ship-shape condition. It comes in this pastel green with no cracks and no deep scratches. Only light wear from use is visible. Click the headline for a close-up of the crisp imprint. You will write a smooth fine line with its open 14k gold monotone nib. An ideal vintage pen for everyday use. 14.2cm capped.