On Sale: Pens, Pencils, and Ephemera

Copper colors swirl like flames through a stunning midnight blue finish in our Franklin-Christoph 46. Our pre-owned pen is in excellent condition, barely used. It comes with its standard international converter. Click the headline for close-ups. You will write with a very firm semi-flex steel nib. You will go from extra fine to just over 1mm wide. There's a little feedback, but it is fun to write with. 13.6cm capped.

Here it is! One of the Granddaddies of Grail Pens: the Waterman Patrician. We've restored this vintage pen with a new ink sac. What makes this pen really stand out to us is its black hard rubber (ebonite) cap and barrel. It has a little oxidation and moderate wear, but it isn't a mess of chocolate hazing, either. No cracks. Click the headline for close-ups. You'll write a nice, firm medium line with a little feedback with its original 14k gold Patrician nib. There's a little brassing on the cap band, and there's a slight bulge under the left-side of the clip (as you face it) where it attaches to the pen. The big golden Waterman's seal on the flat tail of the pen looks like a baseball with "Waterman's" written inside it. This is the big 'un. 13.9cm capped.

"Where did Robinson Crusoe go with Friday on Saturday night?" We can't get the old Max Morath song out of our head since photographing these Montblanc Daniel Defoe limited edition pens. This ballpoint version of the pen looks brand new and comes with all its complete boxes and papers. The resin body has lines that make it look a little like wood. The ballpoint refill still writes a nice blue line. The pen is dedicated to Daniel Defoe's novel "Robinson Crusoe." Guaranteed authentic.

Sure, the Omas Paragon Bronze Arco is among the most sought after fountain pens on the market today, but the pencil is the rarest of the Arco writing instruments. Or is this a Milord? It is skinnier than the matching Arcos on the site. Either way, Arco pencils are still really rare. Our's is in excellent working order and features of only light wear from use. It uses .7mm leads. There is a working eraser under the tail cap. Plus there are spare leads in the barrel. You will get both of its original boxes, but the beige leather clamshell box features some missing leather on the top and bottom corners. 14cm.

In the early 2000s, Aurora paid tribute to several continents in the form of limited edition pens. You are looking at the Aurora Afrika rollerball pen. We love the subtly glittering sunshine yellow-orange with black veins. There's an onyx top jewel and a great barrel imprint. The preowned pen looks brand new, and it comes with a working blue Pilot G2 refill! Yes! You could use a boring standard rollerball refill or these also accept the G2, which is loved by most. Complete with boxes and papers. 13cm capped.

Omas 360 pens tap into a grace and elegance in art deco pen design while also remaining ergonomically comfortable. It is such a shame that the Omas pen company is no longer in existence today. This pen has been someone's well-loved daily driver. We polished out some wear and tarnish, and the pen looks good at writing distance. However, a close inspection still shows wear. Yet, one stroke with this pen and you will see why it was someone's favorite pen. We include a brand new Schmidt 8126 Long refill. Pen comes complete with its original boxes and papers! 15cm capped.

Demonstrator fans, are you drooling, yet? Here's are rare Omas Ogiva Vision demonstrator fountain pen that is quite possibly new old stock. Aside from a dip or two, we aren't convinced this pen has ever been used. When we opened it up, it still had an empty display blank cartridge in the carriage system. Under the display tray of the box is a six-pack of cartridges in 6 different colors...a sample set given way with the pen..., and none of the cartridges was used. (They are mostly dried out from age.) You will write a buttery smooth medium line with this nib! The only flaw with the pen appears to be the clear material used for the cap and barrel aging to a yellowish hue. Comes complete with original boxes and papers. 14.7cm capped.

Oh, Milord! You are going to love this great burgundy Omas Milord rollerball pen. It is still such a shame this great Italian penmaker went out of business several years ago. Our preowned luxury pen is in great working order and was given a brand new black, capless rollerball refill. The pen shows only light wear plus a little tarnish or brassing on the exterior trim. No cracks or any significant damage. Looks and works great. Comes with its original box and papers. 13.5cm capped.