Monthly Archive: April 2012

Apr 18

Ranga Pen

Ebonite Pen

Ebonite Pen This a handmade pen that I’ve just taken delivery of and has an eye dropper filling system . It came in very interesting packaging….in fact it is a very interesting pen!!! More to follow           Basics….Hand turned from hard rubber, also known as Ebononite and in the past as Vulcanite. Length …

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Apr 04

Sheaffer Flat Top

Sheaffer Lifetime

Sheaffer Lifetime   The Sheaffer Flat Tops introduced in 1912 were made from hard rubber but it wasn’t until 1924 that the first plastic ones were produced. If my research is correct, this material was Radite, a partially nitrated celluloid.           Jade green was one of the more popular colors and …

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Apr 02

Sailor Reglus

Sailor Reglus

Japanese Pens New Zealand Sailor Pens New Zealand Sailor Industrial Revolution Sailor as everyone knows are known for the quality of their nibs Maybe I should try a Sailor fine nib, I thought, one from their current production A vintage Sailor from the 1970s is my only other fine point nib from this maker, having …

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