Fountain Pens with Nib Size: XF

Parker 51 pens took the world by storm when they were released. As such, they were the longest running line of pens in production in the vintage pen era! 30 years! Our vintage pen is the classic black and Lustraloy model. It was a daily user and shows some deep scratches but no cracks or dents. Its pli-glass sac in the aerometric filler still works and fills the pen. Its 14k gold nib writes a dry, extra-fine line with a little feedback. 13.6cm capped.

Affordable and handsome, Nemosine Singularity pens are great daily users and beginner fountain pens to hook new writers this holiday season. Our "granite" model is new old stock of the now-out-of-business pen company. It comes complete with its original box, papers, converter and ink cartridges. (standard international cartridges) Its German-made steel nib is marked EF for extra fine, though we haven't dipped it, as it is N.O.S. 13.6cm capped.

Back in the 1920s a new technology came along to revolutionize business: carbon paper. To make the most of it with a fountain pen, a firm nib was needed. Sheaffer made some of the firmest nibs of the era to press through and make duplicates and triplicates of documents easily. Our Sheaffer Lifetime flat top model is a senior oversized vintage pen. We restored it with a new ink sac. It has some pretty heavy wear from use, most easily seen in the brassing of the cap band. There are no cracks, but the cap and barrel show wear. The clip, also, is a little loose. Its original 14k gold nib writes a smooth, extra-fine line. 13.5cm capped.

Big Red Parker Duofolds were all the rage in the roaring 1920s. This is the desk pen model. We have restored its filling system with a new ink sac. However, it isn't difficult to see that this pen is heavily worn. Although you can't see it, the pen also is engraved with the name F. Eileen Metz. In spite of all of its discoloration, scratches and wear, there are no cracks, and the pen is in good working order—ready for many more years of loyal service. Its 14k gold nib writes an extra-fine line with a little feedback. 18.5cm.

So you've been holding on to a Parker Duofold desk base waiting for the right desk pen to come along. Well, today's your lucky day! Here is the Parker Duofold Jr in the rare, sought-after mandarin yellow. Better yet, it has "Lucky Curve" written in the banner, AND an original Lucky Curve inkfeed still intact in the pen! We restored this pen with a new ink sac. You'll write a firm, extra-fine line with a little feedback using its original 14k gold nib. Pen and taper sport minimal wear. Clear, crisp imprint. 17.6cm.

Sheaffer Imperial pens got their start in the vintage pen era, which is why we've included it here. This one is more modern of brushed steel and what we suspect is a "palladium silver" nib. This pen is a great daily driver that was a bit beat up in its earlier life. You'll see plenty of scratches and marks of pitting. It comes with an original aerometric-style squeeze-bar converter that still works. You can also use modern Sheaffer converters or cartridges. The cap wiggles a bit but closes tightly. You'll write a firm, extra-fine line with feedback. 13.2cm capped.

"Get them while they're young, Evita. Get them while they're young." We always liked that line in the famous musical, and William Sheaffer was nobody's fool. That's why he created the Sheaffer Junior, to hook school kids on Sheaffer pens of their own to grow into. Perfectly sized for kids around 6th grade through middle school, we have restored this vintage pen with a new ink sac. Definitely a user grade pen, you'll see blemished in the nickel trim and some wear on the rest of the pen. Still, there are no cracks. Its 14k gold "Junior" nib is a little on the rarer side and writes an extra-fine line with a little feedback. 11.2cm capped.

You can see your reflection in the polished metal finish of our Sheaffer Prelude. Golden trim makes it look even better. True, it does show a some wear from use, but no dents. There is a ring around the tail from posting. Write an extra-fine line with its two-tone steel nib. Fill the pen with either Sheaffer cartridges or converters. (Sadly, neither are included.) Great for daily use. 13.3cm capped.