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daveathall · 18 March 2010, 06:27 AM

Because of a stimulation of interest from some of the fine threads here, I have ordered 2 new fountain pens, they wont arrive for a couple of weeks, but I will give a couple of clues now and further appetizers in the future.

One is made in America and one is made in England.

Any guesses?

Numismatist · 18 March 2010, 06:30 AM

Oh very nice, it's our fault it is???

Can't wait to see the pix

sunburst · 18 March 2010, 06:46 AM

Dave, whatever you do please do not upload the photos of packages and go out to a BIG LUNCH.

JBat · 18 March 2010, 07:26 AM

Can't wait to see, Dave!

Lion · 18 March 2010, 07:32 AM

Dave, good for you it's always fun to buy new toys.....the hard part will be waiting for their arrival!!!

shandy · 18 March 2010, 10:11 AM

Ahh, the old lay off the blame on others trick..I have used that one many times

Hmm, One from the US and one from the UK. could the US one be an Edison? or maybe a Bexley or if your feeling really flush a David Oscarsen

As to the British one, well it has to be a Conway Stewart..Do Parker still make pens in the uk, if so maybe that!

I think you should give us a little teaser picture to help!
Well Done Dave, can't wait to hear your thoughts on them!

Taffi Abernathy · 18 March 2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

Because of a stimulation of interest from some of the fine threads here, I have ordered 2 new fountain pens, they wont arrive for a couple of weeks, but I will give a couple of clues now and further appetizers in the future.

One is made in America and one is made in England.

Any guesses?

Yes, the devil made you do it . . . run fast, run far!

JimC · 18 March 2010, 04:26 PM

That's exciting, Dave! Can't wait to see what you have incoming. And speaking of "waiting" (again, sorry!) how on earth can you manage a couple of weeks?!?!

2careless · 18 March 2010, 05:15 PM

Well, I think there is currently only 1 US manufacturer left - Bexley (i.e. that produces the pens in US entirely and not "assembled" in US with imported parts).

UK one is Conway Stewart?

Lol-x · 18 March 2010, 08:40 PM

Well they arn't Montblancs that's for sure

Lion · 18 March 2010, 10:41 PM

I do not know.....are Bic's made here in America???

daveathall · 19 March 2010, 03:01 AM

Yep, Im using the "Its not my fault, they made me do it" excuse and Im sticking with it.

Another couple of clues:

Bexley is nearly correct, but Im an Englishman so I like my tea, normally its Yorkshire tea, but in this case, green tea will do nicely.

As for the English pen, its not a Conway Stewart or Parker, but the company that makes this one is over a 100 years old.

2careless · 19 March 2010, 03:14 AM

Yard-O-Led and Mabie Todd?

P.S. Not Yard-O-Led - too young... Dunhill then.

daveathall · 19 March 2010, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Yard-O-Led and Mabie Todd?

P.S. Not Yard-O-Led - too young... Dunhill then.

Nope.

shandy · 19 March 2010, 05:04 AM

Aha! I think I have got it! Onoto for the British one And Classic fountain pens for the US one!

shandy · 19 March 2010, 05:08 AM

Hmm, not so sure on the classic fountain pens now, I was thinking John Mottishaw who has a connection to Japan but I think Green tea is Chinese??

2careless · 19 March 2010, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shandy

Hmm, not so sure on the classic fountain pens now, I was thinking John Mottishaw who has a connection to Japan but I think Green tea is Chinese??

Japanese drink green tea too.

shandy · 19 March 2010, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Japanese drink green tea too.

Thanks for that Kai, I was not sure, so it might be classic still then, I think that is something to do with John, if not owned by him then he sells them..I think...My little grey cells seem to be in atrophy today..Maybe it is my pen club meeting tonight and the strong possibility of me picking up a bro

ad nibbed 51!

daveathall · 19 March 2010, 05:39 AM

I think that we have guessed correctly.

http://www.nibs.com/CFPGreenTeaMagnum.html

http://www.onoto.com/magna261.asp

well done fellas.

Should have the Onoto sometime next week, the CFP is in Rhodium trim and is #2, it will take a little longer.

sunburst · 19 March 2010, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I think that we have guessed correctly.

http://www.nibs.com/CFPGreenTeaMagnum.html

http://www.onoto.com/magna261.asp

well done fellas.

Should have the Onoto sometime next week, the CFP is in Rhodium trim and is #2, it will take a little longer.

Dave, congrats.

I like that brilliant green.

You get to pick the pen# too?
What # did you pick?

2careless · 19 March 2010, 06:11 AM

Both look very nice! I like the Onoto with it's etched barrel.
Congrats on the purchases Dave. Well done!

Safetrends · 19 March 2010, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

Yep, Im using the "Its not my fault, they made me do it" excuse and Im sticking with it.

Another couple of clues:

Bexley is nearly correct, but Im an Englishman so I like my tea, normally its Yorkshire tea, but in this case, green tea will do nicely.

As for the English pen, its not a Conway Stewart or Parker, but the company that makes this one is over a 100 years old.

Blame Steve, he forgot all of us while he went off to lunch.

77 Datejust · 19 March 2010, 06:24 AM

Could one of them be a William Henry?

daveathall · 19 March 2010, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunburst

Dave, congrats.

I like that brilliant green.

You get to pick the pen# too?
What # did you pick?

Thank you Joji I wasn't too bothered about the # I asked for any but 13 and was allocated #2

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Both look very nice! I like the Onoto with it's etched barrel.
Congrats on the purchases Dave. Well done!

Thank you very much Kai.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77 Datejust

Could one of them be a William Henry?

No, they do do some lovely pens though, the two are;

Here;

http://www.nibs.com/CFPGreenTeaMagnum.html

and here;

http://www.onoto.com/magna261.asp

shandy · 19 March 2010, 06:48 AM

Well done Dave! They call me sherlock you know!!
Both are beautiful, that green is stunning!
I am really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on both once you get them...especially the onoto!

1000ftSub · 19 March 2010, 06:49 AM

We made you do that? Who's the one that press the order button?!

Congrats on your new pens.

Bisquitlips · 19 March 2010, 09:46 AM

[SIZE="5"]Saaaaaaaaaaweet![/SIZE

I will take the blame for your lack of discretion.

Lion · 19 March 2010, 11:41 AM

My wife is telling me that I can not play with you guys anymore because you are all a bad influence on me.....Just kidding!!!

Bisquitlips · 19 March 2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

My wife is telling me that I can not play with you guys anymore because you are all a bad influence on me.....Just kidding!!!

Ian is the ONLY bad influence on this forum!

Please let your lovely wife know that!

shandy · 19 March 2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Ian is the ONLY bad influence on this forum!

Please let your lovely wife know that!

Oh, that's charming that is

I still reckon that your Omas reviews have been the root of many a folks bank balances going down Richard

You even made me go out and buy another pen today! Got the 51, lovely medium/broad, in fact I think comparing it to my Nakaya double broad it would be fair to say Broad nib 51!

I had no idea what it was going to look like or which year but it turned out to be a lovely MK3 with Gold filled cap. Will do a review tomorrow!

Now Richard, what is your next pen

18 March 2010, 06:27 AM	#1
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Now look what you have made me do. Because of a stimulation of interest from some of the fine threads here, I have ordered 2 new fountain pens, they wont arrive for a couple of weeks, but I will give a couple of clues now and further appetizers in the future. One is made in America and one is made in England. Any guesses? __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

18 March 2010, 06:46 AM	#3
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	Dave, whatever you do please do not upload the photos of packages and go out to a BIG LUNCH. __________________ Rolex Sub 16800 Rolex No Date Sub 114060 Omega Speedmaster Professional Sinn 356 Flieger II, Sinn 556, Sinn ST-140 Marathon SAR, Marathon GSAR

18 March 2010, 07:32 AM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Dave, good for you it's always fun to buy new toys.....the hard part will be waiting for their arrival!!! __________________ 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!!!

18 March 2010, 04:26 PM	#8
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	That's exciting, Dave! Can't wait to see what you have incoming. And speaking of "waiting" (again, sorry!) how on earth can you manage a couple of weeks?!?! __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

18 March 2010, 08:40 PM	#10
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18 March 2010, 06:30 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Oh very nice, it's our fault it is??? Can't wait to see the pix __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

18 March 2010, 07:26 AM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Can't wait to see, Dave!

18 March 2010, 10:11 AM	#6
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Ahh, the old lay off the blame on others trick..I have used that one many times Hmm, One from the US and one from the UK. could the US one be an Edison? or maybe a Bexley or if your feeling really flush a David Oscarsen As to the British one, well it has to be a Conway Stewart..Do Parker still make pens in the uk, if so maybe that! I think you should give us a little teaser picture to help! Well Done Dave, can't wait to hear your thoughts on them!

18 March 2010, 05:15 PM	#9
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Well, I think there is currently only 1 US manufacturer left - Bexley (i.e. that produces the pens in US entirely and not "assembled" in US with imported parts). UK one is Conway Stewart?

18 March 2010, 10:41 PM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I do not know.....are Bic's made here in America??? __________________ 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!!!

19 March 2010, 03:01 AM	#12
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Yep, Im using the "Its not my fault, they made me do it" excuse and Im sticking with it. Another couple of clues: Bexley is nearly correct, but Im an Englishman so I like my tea, normally its Yorkshire tea, but in this case, green tea will do nicely. As for the English pen, its not a Conway Stewart or Parker, but the company that makes this one is over a 100 years old. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

19 March 2010, 03:14 AM	#13
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Yard-O-Led and Mabie Todd? P.S. Not Yard-O-Led - too young... Dunhill then.

19 March 2010, 05:04 AM	#15
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Aha! I think I have got it! Onoto for the British one And Classic fountain pens for the US one!

19 March 2010, 05:08 AM	#16
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Hmm, not so sure on the classic fountain pens now, I was thinking John Mottishaw who has a connection to Japan but I think Green tea is Chinese??

19 March 2010, 05:39 AM	#19
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	I think that we have guessed correctly. http://www.nibs.com/CFPGreenTeaMagnum.html http://www.onoto.com/magna261.asp well done fellas. Should have the Onoto sometime next week, the CFP is in Rhodium trim and is #2, it will take a little longer. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

19 March 2010, 06:11 AM	#21
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Both look very nice! I like the Onoto with it's etched barrel. Congrats on the purchases Dave. Well done!

19 March 2010, 06:24 AM	#23
77 Datejust Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beeville Texas Posts: 159	Could one of them be a William Henry?

19 March 2010, 06:48 AM	#25
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Well done Dave! They call me sherlock you know!! Both are beautiful, that green is stunning! I am really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on both once you get them...especially the onoto!

19 March 2010, 06:49 AM	#26
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	We made you do that? Who's the one that press the order button?! Congrats on your new pens.

19 March 2010, 09:46 AM	#27
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	[SIZE="5"]Saaaaaaaaaaweet![/SIZE I will take the blame for your lack of discretion. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

19 March 2010, 11:41 AM	#28
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	My wife is telling me that I can not play with you guys anymore because you are all a bad influence on me.....Just kidding!!! __________________ 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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