News
- “Repair Services” now offered to the public. Focus: Vintage flex. For more information please visit the “Repair Services” section of this website
- "Flexible Nibs and Fast Writing" and "High Performance Flexible Nibs" reports added to this website. These two reports are a must read by anyone who loves flexible writing.
- "Layaway" services now available, year-round. For additional information please refer to the "How to Order" section of this website.
Last Pen Upload: January 27, 2012
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Welcome
www.VintagePen.net specializes in restored vintage fountain pens with all types of flexible nibs from the golden era of flexible writing.
The offerings in this site focus on Waterman Ideals and other vintage pens with semi-flex, flexible, super flex, "wet noodle", as well as other rare and exotic nibs. For a limited time, I will also offer a very large selection of very rare NOS Sheaffer and Bexley pens.
Two individuals exposed me to pendom world since my early childhood: My grandfather, an avid calligrapher, and my stepfather who used his Parker 51 fountain pen as a daily writer for more than 30 years. The Palmer Calligraphy Method was taught at our school, developing my appreciation for great calligraphy and shaping my penmanship skills at an early age.
Over the years I acquired pens, but the passion for vintage pens came in 2006 as I was seeking a Parker 51 fountain pen similar to my stepfather's lost pen. I found a fully restored and identical pen to my father's beloved Parker 51 and gave it to him as a surprise gift. There were tears in his eyes as that Parker 51 pen brough memories from decades of his life.
Since then, I have been looking for "a few more pens" for myself. This search has led me into everything fountain pen related, accumulating "a few more pens" along the way, mostly vintage models.
The offerings in this site focus on Waterman Ideals and other vintage pens with semi-flex, flexible, super flex, "wet noodle", as well as other rare and exotic nibs. For a limited time, I will also offer a very large selection of very rare NOS Sheaffer and Bexley pens.
Two individuals exposed me to pendom world since my early childhood: My grandfather, an avid calligrapher, and my stepfather who used his Parker 51 fountain pen as a daily writer for more than 30 years. The Palmer Calligraphy Method was taught at our school, developing my appreciation for great calligraphy and shaping my penmanship skills at an early age.
Over the years I acquired pens, but the passion for vintage pens came in 2006 as I was seeking a Parker 51 fountain pen similar to my stepfather's lost pen. I found a fully restored and identical pen to my father's beloved Parker 51 and gave it to him as a surprise gift. There were tears in his eyes as that Parker 51 pen brough memories from decades of his life.
Since then, I have been looking for "a few more pens" for myself. This search has led me into everything fountain pen related, accumulating "a few more pens" along the way, mostly vintage models.
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Flex Nibs - In 2008, my interest turned into vintage calligraphy and vintage pens with flexible nibs, which represent about 70% of my personal pen collection. Today, "the ultimate writing experience" is writing with a super flex or "wet noodle" nib combined with inks that create lots of shading. Using a writing instrument will not get any better than that, in my humble opinion.
The journey into flexible nibs and flexible writing led me into learning the nuances of flexible nibs and how to enhance their writing performance. Flexible nibs have different ink demands as different levels and types of pressure, flexibility, speeds, and line variation are applied. A great writing pen is not a matter of probabilities or chances, but the result of a well made pen/nib that has been properly set up.
Wanting to enhance the writing performance of my flex nibbed pens, I had to learn how pens are repaired. Mike Vanness taught me pen repair and I began restoring my own pens in early 2010. A huge and fast learning curve took place, breaking a few pens along the way. I now perform 90% of all of my pen repairs and have also developed my own techniques to micro adjust the seating of the nib and feed in pens with flexible or exotic nibs. This micro adjusting process, including all the necessary testing, is a very time consuming task. The results in pen and nib performance are simply beyong gratifying and rewarding, setting my vintage flexible pens and nibs apart in the fountain pen marketplace ... or as a happy customer graciously said, "your pens and nibs just sing beautifully on paper."
Ready to venture into learning to write with a flexible nib? Check the page "How to Use Flex Nibs" in this website. It will provide you with the basic tips to launch you into the wonderful world of flexy writing. It will allow you to learn with confidence and without fear of damaging your flex nibs. The "Links" page in this website has direct links to videos of individuals writing with flexible nibs as well as other great websites on the subject.
Want to become familiar with all the nuances in the world of flexible nibs? Check the "Grading Flex Nibs" page in this website. This is perhaps the most comprehensive set of information about flexible nibs available at the moment. I hope it is very helpful to you. Each pen offering in this website includes the complete nib grading criteria, and it has been determined by someone who specializes in flex nibs and knows how to write with them. When you purchase a pen from www.VintagePen.net, you know exactly what type of flexible nib you are getting. No need to be purchasing bunches of pens anymore, hoping to find something close to what you are looking for. This feature is another unique service in the fountain pen marketplace.
Please take note that my hand leans towards the heavier side. The writing samples would look different (thinner lines) if I had a softer hand. Very soft writing and the Copperplate writing method are the two next areas I am egerly awaiting to learn in the very near future.
The journey into flexible nibs and flexible writing led me into learning the nuances of flexible nibs and how to enhance their writing performance. Flexible nibs have different ink demands as different levels and types of pressure, flexibility, speeds, and line variation are applied. A great writing pen is not a matter of probabilities or chances, but the result of a well made pen/nib that has been properly set up.
Wanting to enhance the writing performance of my flex nibbed pens, I had to learn how pens are repaired. Mike Vanness taught me pen repair and I began restoring my own pens in early 2010. A huge and fast learning curve took place, breaking a few pens along the way. I now perform 90% of all of my pen repairs and have also developed my own techniques to micro adjust the seating of the nib and feed in pens with flexible or exotic nibs. This micro adjusting process, including all the necessary testing, is a very time consuming task. The results in pen and nib performance are simply beyong gratifying and rewarding, setting my vintage flexible pens and nibs apart in the fountain pen marketplace ... or as a happy customer graciously said, "your pens and nibs just sing beautifully on paper."
Ready to venture into learning to write with a flexible nib? Check the page "How to Use Flex Nibs" in this website. It will provide you with the basic tips to launch you into the wonderful world of flexy writing. It will allow you to learn with confidence and without fear of damaging your flex nibs. The "Links" page in this website has direct links to videos of individuals writing with flexible nibs as well as other great websites on the subject.
Want to become familiar with all the nuances in the world of flexible nibs? Check the "Grading Flex Nibs" page in this website. This is perhaps the most comprehensive set of information about flexible nibs available at the moment. I hope it is very helpful to you. Each pen offering in this website includes the complete nib grading criteria, and it has been determined by someone who specializes in flex nibs and knows how to write with them. When you purchase a pen from www.VintagePen.net, you know exactly what type of flexible nib you are getting. No need to be purchasing bunches of pens anymore, hoping to find something close to what you are looking for. This feature is another unique service in the fountain pen marketplace.
Please take note that my hand leans towards the heavier side. The writing samples would look different (thinner lines) if I had a softer hand. Very soft writing and the Copperplate writing method are the two next areas I am egerly awaiting to learn in the very near future.
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www.VintagePen.net launched in October 26, 2009 and hundreds of orders have been filled and shipped to five continents throughout the world (click on the two maps at the bottom of this page).
This humble website is a dear hobby of mine and not a full-time job or a business. I make my living from other occupations.
I have not uploaded all pens available for sale, a very time consuming task to include all the information, pictures and writing samples. If you have are looking for a specific pen and do not see it listed in this website, please contact me as I might have it in my stash of pens to upload or in my personal collection. I also have some spare flex and exotic nibs available.
We all go through phases with different pen brands, styles and models. Should you have some pens that do not make it through your regular rotation and you are ready to part with, please check the "Sell Your Pens & Parts" section of this website for additional information.
It is my hope that you can also find and buy "a few more pens" for yourself at www.VintagePen.net and continue enjoying your journey on vintage pens, flex nibs, and penmanship.
Tu amigo ("Your friend" in Spanish),
This humble website is a dear hobby of mine and not a full-time job or a business. I make my living from other occupations.
I have not uploaded all pens available for sale, a very time consuming task to include all the information, pictures and writing samples. If you have are looking for a specific pen and do not see it listed in this website, please contact me as I might have it in my stash of pens to upload or in my personal collection. I also have some spare flex and exotic nibs available.
We all go through phases with different pen brands, styles and models. Should you have some pens that do not make it through your regular rotation and you are ready to part with, please check the "Sell Your Pens & Parts" section of this website for additional information.
It is my hope that you can also find and buy "a few more pens" for yourself at www.VintagePen.net and continue enjoying your journey on vintage pens, flex nibs, and penmanship.
Tu amigo ("Your friend" in Spanish),
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Copyright notice: All photographs, written descriptions, and flex nib specification information appearing in this website are the property of Mauricio Aguilar. They are protected by U.S. copyright laws, and are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without the written permission of Mauricio Aguilar. Buying an item does not entitle the buyer to use the photographs, the written description and the flex nib specification information.
