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MCV · 9 May 2013, 02:07 PM

I went to the Chicago Pen Show on Sunday and I usually buy one new pen every year at this show. This year, I got two.

First is a NOS Waterman fountain pen, original package and ink cartridges (long since dried out). I especially love the mailer to purchase extra cartridges. Probably dates from the early 60s is my guess. Not super high quality, but for $5, I couldn't complain.

Next up is the real buy of the show. It's a hand-made fountain pen from an artist named Ryan Krusac in Georgia. Most of his pens are crafted from exotic and reclaimed wood. The one I purchased is made with boxelder wood. The black spots are from the boxelder bugs that bored into the tree. The red streaking is the tree's response to the invasion of the bugs.

It's beautifully finished and shows attention to detail. I especially love that the grain of the wood from the cap to the barrel aligns when the cap is screwed down. The pen is quite large and has a good heft to it. Many of the other pens he had were made with equally interesting wood and looked great.

Thanks for looking and enjoy!

Cheers,

-Marc

wingku · 10 May 2013, 03:43 AM

The details are amazing! Congratulations.

Lion · 10 May 2013, 04:14 AM

Marc, glad you had a good time...I was not able to attend because I was out of town working at a coin show in Ohio. Enjoy your new pens!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

Frosty · 10 May 2013, 04:23 AM

Great finds! Congratulations. I have always wanted to try out a Waterman. I really enjoy old finds.

I was at an Estate Sale Store and came across a Parker 51 FP and Pencil Set and two Esterbrooks J Double Jewel in grey for $10 a piece. I was very happy.

The funny thing is I enjoy writing with the Parker 51 FP more than my Montblanc FPs. Imagine that!

Maxtor · 10 May 2013, 11:09 AM

Very sharp pen. Enjoy.

pberry · 26 July 2013, 03:01 PM

That's a beautiful Box Elder pen Marc. I'm curious to know how the the nib on the hand made pen compares to the to a higher end pen. Does it write well?

SUBversive · 26 July 2013, 03:24 PM

Wonderful pens enjoy. I went to the Boston pen show this year.

68camaro · 27 July 2013, 07:39 AM

Beautiful Box Elder pen, enjoy......

Lion · 31 July 2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Great finds! Congratulations. I have always wanted to try out a Waterman. I really enjoy old finds.

I was at an Estate Sale Store and came across a Parker 51 FP and Pencil Set and two Esterbrooks J Double Jewel in grey for $10 a piece. I was very happy.

The funny thing is I enjoy writing with the Parker 51 FP more than my Montblanc FPs. Imagine that!

I know a Pen Dealer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who sets up and sells at all Pen Shows across America. She deals mainly with Vintage pens and especially with Vintage Fountain Pens(many brands and specializes in .vintage Parker Pens). Her name is Susan Wirth and she is a fun, knowledgeable Lady who is a top notch character and enjoyable to be around!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

andyboy39 · 31 July 2013, 08:38 PM

The second pen is exquisite, like the detailing on that one...

Frosty · 1 August 2013, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

I know a Pen Dealer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who sets up and sells at all Pen Shows across America. She deals mainly with Vintage pens and especially with Vintage Fountain Pens(many brands and specializes in .vintage Parker Pens). Her name is Susan Wirth and she is a fun, knowledgeable Lady who is a top notch character and enjoyable to be around!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

Leo, would you let me know if she comes to Southern California? I would enjoy seeing her collection and maybe adding something to mine.

Lion · 1 August 2013, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Leo, would you let me know if she comes to Southern California? I would enjoy seeing her collection and maybe adding something to mine.

Where in Southern California, what month and weekend and I'll find out for you???

Take care.....Leo

SUBversive · 1 August 2013, 02:29 PM

The Boston pen show had many dealers who specialize in old, vintage pens. One guy had a box of new old stock parker pens from ages ago. Was amazing to handle these like from a time machine.

AstroBoy · 7 December 2013, 11:38 AM

WOW! It's amazing and Beautiful. I just came back from my Rolex and jeweler Dealer and played with his Mont Blanc. Nothing compare to that!

AstroBoy · 7 December 2013, 11:39 AM

BTW, thank you for sharing.

9 May 2013, 02:07 PM	#1
MCV 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: GO Sport Evo Posts: 680	Pen Show I went to the Chicago Pen Show on Sunday and I usually buy one new pen every year at this show. This year, I got two. First is a NOS Waterman fountain pen, original package and ink cartridges (long since dried out). I especially love the mailer to purchase extra cartridges. Probably dates from the early 60s is my guess. Not super high quality, but for $5, I couldn't complain. Next up is the real buy of the show. It's a hand-made fountain pen from an artist named Ryan Krusac in Georgia. Most of his pens are crafted from exotic and reclaimed wood. The one I purchased is made with boxelder wood. The black spots are from the boxelder bugs that bored into the tree. The red streaking is the tree's response to the invasion of the bugs. It's beautifully finished and shows attention to detail. I especially love that the grain of the wood from the cap to the barrel aligns when the cap is screwed down. The pen is quite large and has a good heft to it. Many of the other pens he had were made with equally interesting wood and looked great. Thanks for looking and enjoy! Cheers, -Marc

10 May 2013, 04:14 AM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Marc, glad you had a good time...I was not able to attend because I was out of town working at a coin show in Ohio. Enjoy your new pens!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	WOW! It's amazing and Beautiful. I just came back from my Rolex and jeweler Dealer and played with his Mont Blanc. Nothing compare to that! __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

7 December 2013, 11:39 AM	#15
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	BTW, thank you for sharing. __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

10 May 2013, 03:43 AM	#2
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	The details are amazing! Congratulations.

10 May 2013, 04:23 AM	#4
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Great finds! Congratulations. I have always wanted to try out a Waterman. I really enjoy old finds. I was at an Estate Sale Store and came across a Parker 51 FP and Pencil Set and two Esterbrooks J Double Jewel in grey for $10 a piece. I was very happy. The funny thing is I enjoy writing with the Parker 51 FP more than my Montblanc FPs. Imagine that!

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Maxtor 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,478	Very sharp pen. Enjoy.

26 July 2013, 03:01 PM	#6
pberry Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Pat Berry Location: Howell, MI Posts: 18	That's a beautiful Box Elder pen Marc. I'm curious to know how the the nib on the hand made pen compares to the to a higher end pen. Does it write well?

26 July 2013, 03:24 PM	#7
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Wonderful pens enjoy. I went to the Boston pen show this year.

27 July 2013, 07:39 AM	#8
68camaro Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA! Posts: 862	Beautiful Box Elder pen, enjoy......

31 July 2013, 08:38 PM	#10
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	The second pen is exquisite, like the detailing on that one...

1 August 2013, 02:29 PM	#13
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	The Boston pen show had many dealers who specialize in old, vintage pens. One guy had a box of new old stock parker pens from ages ago. Was amazing to handle these like from a time machine.

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