European Pens - Pg 1
VERY EARLY MODEL !!!
Pens A214 - Conway Stewart Scribe 330 - $320
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, England, 1930s
14ct. Medium Flex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Near Mint
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $320
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart Scribe 330 fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipless cap (from the factory). Screw-on cap. This model has a unique feature in the barrel: Threads to cap the pen by the section, and threads also at the end of the barrel to firmly secure the cap against the barrel when posting the cap. A very clever and very effective idea. Fitted with its correct 14ct. Conway Stewart medium flex nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of very thin lines, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen seems to have seen very little use in its lifetime. The black hard rubber color is in near mint condition, lots of luster, and with perfect and crisp chasing. Fairly clean nickel lever box. Its only flaw is a little bit of wear in the barrel end threads, but the cap stills threads and secures nicely against the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Made in London, England in the 1930s.
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $320
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart Scribe 330 fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipless cap (from the factory). Screw-on cap. This model has a unique feature in the barrel: Threads to cap the pen by the section, and threads also at the end of the barrel to firmly secure the cap against the barrel when posting the cap. A very clever and very effective idea. Fitted with its correct 14ct. Conway Stewart medium flex nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of very thin lines, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen seems to have seen very little use in its lifetime. The black hard rubber color is in near mint condition, lots of luster, and with perfect and crisp chasing. Fairly clean nickel lever box. Its only flaw is a little bit of wear in the barrel end threads, but the cap stills threads and secures nicely against the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Made in London, England in the 1930s.
Pen A215 - Conway Stewart 475 - SOLD
Smooth Black Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, Bandless, England, 1940s
Medium Flex B-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex B-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart 475 fountain pen in smooth black hard rubber and gold trim. Bandless cap (from the factory). Fitted with its correct 14ct Conway Stewart medium flex nib that writes a broad to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The tipping profile of this nib is very rounded, making it an ideal nib to an over writer, to someone new to flexible nibs, or to someone who likes extremely fast most of the time. A very user friendly flex nib. This pen is in excellent condition. Very glossy black hard rubber with perfect barrel imprints. A couple of scratches on the lever piece. This is a very clean pen in the classic black and gold colors. Lever filler. New sac. Made in London, England in the 1940s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex B-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart 475 fountain pen in smooth black hard rubber and gold trim. Bandless cap (from the factory). Fitted with its correct 14ct Conway Stewart medium flex nib that writes a broad to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The tipping profile of this nib is very rounded, making it an ideal nib to an over writer, to someone new to flexible nibs, or to someone who likes extremely fast most of the time. A very user friendly flex nib. This pen is in excellent condition. Very glossy black hard rubber with perfect barrel imprints. A couple of scratches on the lever piece. This is a very clean pen in the classic black and gold colors. Lever filler. New sac. Made in London, England in the 1940s.
Pen A216 – Conway Stewart 479 - SOLD
Pearl Blue Marbled, Nickel Trim, Bandless, England, c.1940
Medium Flex M-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex M-BB Imprints: None Length: 5”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart "The Universal" 479 fountain pen in pearl blue marbled color with nickel trim. Bandless cap (from the factory). Fitted with its correct 14ct Conway Stewart medium flex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth nib that glides on paper, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Very rounded iridium tipping, making it ideal to an over writer, to someone new to flex writing or to someone who writes extremely fast most of the time. Light scratches on its exterior. Some tarnish in the trim. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in London, England circa 1940.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex M-BB Imprints: None Length: 5”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart "The Universal" 479 fountain pen in pearl blue marbled color with nickel trim. Bandless cap (from the factory). Fitted with its correct 14ct Conway Stewart medium flex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth nib that glides on paper, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Very rounded iridium tipping, making it ideal to an over writer, to someone new to flex writing or to someone who writes extremely fast most of the time. Light scratches on its exterior. Some tarnish in the trim. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in London, England circa 1940.
Pen A214A – Mabie Todd Blackbird Self-Filling Pen - $240
Black Chased Hard Rubber, England, c.1920
Medium Flex M-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
Nib Retip
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex M-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/16”
PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: Mabie Todd Blackbird Self-Filing pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. This is a larger sized pen, both in length at 5 5/16" long (capped) and in diameter. Cap screws onto the barrel. Blackbird logo imprinted on the section. Fitted with a 14k Mabie Todd #2 medium flex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. This nib has been retipped. Ultra smooth, capable of ultra thin hairlines, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen is in near mint condition. Perfect black color with lost of luster, perfect chasing, perfect imprints on the cap and barrel, perfect threads. It certainly has seen very light use in its lifetime. Very hard to find very old pens in this condition nowadays. Lever filler. Serviced. Made in England from the mid 1910s to almost mid 1920s.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex M-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/16”
PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: Mabie Todd Blackbird Self-Filing pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. This is a larger sized pen, both in length at 5 5/16" long (capped) and in diameter. Cap screws onto the barrel. Blackbird logo imprinted on the section. Fitted with a 14k Mabie Todd #2 medium flex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. This nib has been retipped. Ultra smooth, capable of ultra thin hairlines, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen is in near mint condition. Perfect black color with lost of luster, perfect chasing, perfect imprints on the cap and barrel, perfect threads. It certainly has seen very light use in its lifetime. Very hard to find very old pens in this condition nowadays. Lever filler. Serviced. Made in England from the mid 1910s to almost mid 1920s.
WONDERFUL WRITER
Pen A204 – Kaweco Piston Filler Pen - SOLD
Black, Gold Trim, Three Slim Bands on Cap, Germany, c.1950
Medium Flex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: From my personal pen collection ... a Kaweco piston filler fountain pen in black celluloid and gold trim. Full sized pen, measuring 5 1/4" long (capped). Two gold bands on the cap. Kaweco gold-filled emblem on the end of the cap. Fitted with a 14ct Kaweco medium flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of very thin lines and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen has been in my personal collection for several years, and I have always enjoyed the phenomenal nib, whether used for firm or flex purposes. Very lustrous black exterior. No external imprints from the factory. Gold trim has a little bit of tarnish and gold plating loss. Otherwise, this is an ultra clean pen. Piston pen. Fully serviced. Made in Germany c.1950
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: From my personal pen collection ... a Kaweco piston filler fountain pen in black celluloid and gold trim. Full sized pen, measuring 5 1/4" long (capped). Two gold bands on the cap. Kaweco gold-filled emblem on the end of the cap. Fitted with a 14ct Kaweco medium flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of very thin lines and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen has been in my personal collection for several years, and I have always enjoyed the phenomenal nib, whether used for firm or flex purposes. Very lustrous black exterior. No external imprints from the factory. Gold trim has a little bit of tarnish and gold plating loss. Otherwise, this is an ultra clean pen. Piston pen. Fully serviced. Made in Germany c.1950
Pen A176 – Taylorix 6-GP DF - $200
Black Celluloid, Gold Trim, Visulated Area, Germany
Made by Pelikan
 
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Cosmetic Flaw Thread: Very Good Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: Medium, Firm Imprints: None Length: 4 3/4"
PRICE: $200
COMMENTS: Taylorix 6-GP DF piston filler fountain pen in black celluloid and gold trim. Domed ends. Taylorix pens were manufactured by Pelikan. This particular model looks very similar in shape an size to a vintage Pelikan 100 pen. Visulated window by the section, allowing see the ink levels inside the barrel. Fitted with a 14ct. Taylorix "DF" nib. In Taylorix nomenclature, DF stood for a fine nib made to write on carbon copies. This is a firm nib that actually writes what I would consider to be a medium line. Ultra smooth nib with very rounded tipping, making it an ideal nib to an over writer or to someone who writes extremely fast. The nib has one flaw: It looks like someone made a slight cut on the edge of the left tine (as shown in the close up picture of the nib). This is a cosmetic flaw due to the fact this nib is made out of thick and structurally rigid gold plank. Some tarnish in the clip. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Perfect imprints on the barrel. Fully translucid area in the barrel (light green in color) to see ink levels inside the pen. Piston filler. Fully operational. Made in Germany.
Note: The following link has great information about Taylorix and other pen brands made by Pelikan, Kaweco and Montblanc. Lots of great information.
Nib condition: Cosmetic Flaw Thread: Very Good Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: Medium, Firm Imprints: None Length: 4 3/4"
PRICE: $200
COMMENTS: Taylorix 6-GP DF piston filler fountain pen in black celluloid and gold trim. Domed ends. Taylorix pens were manufactured by Pelikan. This particular model looks very similar in shape an size to a vintage Pelikan 100 pen. Visulated window by the section, allowing see the ink levels inside the barrel. Fitted with a 14ct. Taylorix "DF" nib. In Taylorix nomenclature, DF stood for a fine nib made to write on carbon copies. This is a firm nib that actually writes what I would consider to be a medium line. Ultra smooth nib with very rounded tipping, making it an ideal nib to an over writer or to someone who writes extremely fast. The nib has one flaw: It looks like someone made a slight cut on the edge of the left tine (as shown in the close up picture of the nib). This is a cosmetic flaw due to the fact this nib is made out of thick and structurally rigid gold plank. Some tarnish in the clip. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Perfect imprints on the barrel. Fully translucid area in the barrel (light green in color) to see ink levels inside the pen. Piston filler. Fully operational. Made in Germany.
Note: The following link has great information about Taylorix and other pen brands made by Pelikan, Kaweco and Montblanc. Lots of great information.
MINT !!!
Pen A179 - Pelikan Souveran M300 - SOLD
Green Striped Barrel, Black Cap, Gold Trim, Germany
14k Dual-Tone Nib, Factory Original OBB Nib
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Overall Grade: Mint Metal: Mint Color: Mint
Nib condition: Mint Thread: Mint Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: OBB Imprints: No Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Pelikan Souveran M320 fountain pen with green striped barrel, black cap and gold trim. The M320 model is the smallest in the Souveran pen series. Fitted with a dual-tone 14k Pelikan OBB nib (double broad oblique), firm nib. This is a factory original nib, not a modified one. This pen is in mint condition. It has never been used or inked. Barrel has maximum transparency, allowing to see ink levels inside the pen. Pen measures 4 3/8" (capped) and 5 3/16" (posted). Piston filler mechanism. Box not available for this pen. Made in Germany. MSRP for this pen is $460. Get yours for $270.
Nib condition: Mint Thread: Mint Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: OBB Imprints: No Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Pelikan Souveran M320 fountain pen with green striped barrel, black cap and gold trim. The M320 model is the smallest in the Souveran pen series. Fitted with a dual-tone 14k Pelikan OBB nib (double broad oblique), firm nib. This is a factory original nib, not a modified one. This pen is in mint condition. It has never been used or inked. Barrel has maximum transparency, allowing to see ink levels inside the pen. Pen measures 4 3/8" (capped) and 5 3/16" (posted). Piston filler mechanism. Box not available for this pen. Made in Germany. MSRP for this pen is $460. Get yours for $270.
Pen A210 – Aurora Primavera Limited Edition - $595
Green Celluloid, Gold Trim, Box, Ink Bottle, Italy, 1998
Pen # 1435
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: Medium Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $595
COMMENTS: Aurora Primavera Special Edition in marbled green celluloid and gold trim. Black ends. Cap has a wide gold band with the Greek key pattern. Clear window by the section, allowing to see ink levels inside the pen. This limited edition version is based on the famous Optima series, which combine elegance with work horse capabilities for a fountain pen. Personally, I think that the Aurora pen company is one of the very few pen manufacturers that has stayed truthful to their roots without compromising on low quality or with substandard product. I personally collect both, vintage and modern Aurora pens, and I love them. Fitted with its factory original and correct 18k monotone Aurora nib. It is a medium firm nib. Ultra smooth and a pleasure to write with. Amazingly beautiful pen and in near mint condition. Piston filler mechanism. Made in Italy in 1998. Limited edition model not produced anymore.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: Medium Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $595
COMMENTS: Aurora Primavera Special Edition in marbled green celluloid and gold trim. Black ends. Cap has a wide gold band with the Greek key pattern. Clear window by the section, allowing to see ink levels inside the pen. This limited edition version is based on the famous Optima series, which combine elegance with work horse capabilities for a fountain pen. Personally, I think that the Aurora pen company is one of the very few pen manufacturers that has stayed truthful to their roots without compromising on low quality or with substandard product. I personally collect both, vintage and modern Aurora pens, and I love them. Fitted with its factory original and correct 18k monotone Aurora nib. It is a medium firm nib. Ultra smooth and a pleasure to write with. Amazingly beautiful pen and in near mint condition. Piston filler mechanism. Made in Italy in 1998. Limited edition model not produced anymore.
Pen A217 – Aurora Optima Auroloide - SOLD
Emerald Green, Gold Trim, Italy
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: Broad Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Aurora Optima Auroloide in Emerald Green color and gold trim. The actual colors of this pen are a combination of marbled green, blue, and black, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Black ends. Cap has a wide gold band with the Greek key pattern. Clear window by the section, allowing to see ink levels inside the pen. The famous Optima series, which combine elegance with work horse capabilities for a fountain pen. Personally, I think that the Aurora pen company is one of the very few pen manufacturers that has stayed truthful to their roots without compromising on low quality or with substandard product. I personally collect both, vintage and modern Aurora pens, and I love them. Fitted with its factory original and correct 14k monotone Aurora broad nib. Ultra smooth nib that is a pleasure to write with. an ultra smooth broad line Ultra smooth and a pleasure to write with. This pen is used. It has light scratches on its exterior, light wear on its threads and also a very small bulge in the cap and barrel. Piston filler mechanism. Made in Italy. This pen retails for $795. Get yours for $250!
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: Broad Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Aurora Optima Auroloide in Emerald Green color and gold trim. The actual colors of this pen are a combination of marbled green, blue, and black, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Black ends. Cap has a wide gold band with the Greek key pattern. Clear window by the section, allowing to see ink levels inside the pen. The famous Optima series, which combine elegance with work horse capabilities for a fountain pen. Personally, I think that the Aurora pen company is one of the very few pen manufacturers that has stayed truthful to their roots without compromising on low quality or with substandard product. I personally collect both, vintage and modern Aurora pens, and I love them. Fitted with its factory original and correct 14k monotone Aurora broad nib. Ultra smooth nib that is a pleasure to write with. an ultra smooth broad line Ultra smooth and a pleasure to write with. This pen is used. It has light scratches on its exterior, light wear on its threads and also a very small bulge in the cap and barrel. Piston filler mechanism. Made in Italy. This pen retails for $795. Get yours for $250!
Pen A161 – Aurora 88 Reserva Magica - SOLD
Gold Plated Cap & Barrel, "Piston Filler", Italy, 1960s
 
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: (n/a)
Nib Type: Fine, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Aurora 88 Reserva Magica pen. This pen has a gold plated cap and barrel with clusters of lines longitudinally throughout the pen. "Tear drop" type clip. Push button at the end of the barrel to operate what Aurora calls a piston filling mechanism. Black section with the Aurora logo and a decorative double gold band where the section meets the barrel. This is one of the later and modern models that made part of the iconic Aurora 88 dynasty of pens. Unlike its original predecessors, this model has a more streamline profile. Semi-hooded nib. Fitted with its factory original and correct Aurora nib. It is a firm and rigid nib. Ultra smooth and a pleasure to write with. Amazingly beautiful pen and in near mint condition. Piston filler mechanism. Serviced. Made in Italy in the 1960s
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: (n/a)
Nib Type: Fine, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Aurora 88 Reserva Magica pen. This pen has a gold plated cap and barrel with clusters of lines longitudinally throughout the pen. "Tear drop" type clip. Push button at the end of the barrel to operate what Aurora calls a piston filling mechanism. Black section with the Aurora logo and a decorative double gold band where the section meets the barrel. This is one of the later and modern models that made part of the iconic Aurora 88 dynasty of pens. Unlike its original predecessors, this model has a more streamline profile. Semi-hooded nib. Fitted with its factory original and correct Aurora nib. It is a firm and rigid nib. Ultra smooth and a pleasure to write with. Amazingly beautiful pen and in near mint condition. Piston filler mechanism. Serviced. Made in Italy in the 1960s
Pen A131 – Aurora 88 Duocart - $110
Black with Chrome Cap, Italy, 1960s
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Outstanding Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine, Firm Imprints: None Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $110
COMMENTS: Aurora 88 Duocart with black barrel and chromed cap. Duocart stands for double cartridge. This pen model was designed with a device to store a second cartridge inside the barrel, and hence the name Duocart. Very few Duocart models are found with the device that holds both cartridges in place inside the barrel ... this pen still has that device. Like the 88 predecessors, the Duocart has a semi-hooded nib. Fitted with a 14K firm nib that writes a fine line. Minor spots of brassing on the cap. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Cartridge filling mechanism. Two boxes of factory original Aurora ink cartridges are included with this pen. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Outstanding Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine, Firm Imprints: None Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $110
COMMENTS: Aurora 88 Duocart with black barrel and chromed cap. Duocart stands for double cartridge. This pen model was designed with a device to store a second cartridge inside the barrel, and hence the name Duocart. Very few Duocart models are found with the device that holds both cartridges in place inside the barrel ... this pen still has that device. Like the 88 predecessors, the Duocart has a semi-hooded nib. Fitted with a 14K firm nib that writes a fine line. Minor spots of brassing on the cap. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Cartridge filling mechanism. Two boxes of factory original Aurora ink cartridges are included with this pen. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Bargain Price!
Item A200 – Pelikan M800 "Fine" Nib - $115
18ct. Dual Tone, Germany, Current Production
Professionally tuned by Mike Masuyama
Nib Only, Nib Unit Not Available
Bargain Price!
The current price for one of these nibs is $475.
Please take note I am selling the nib by itself.
Nib unit is not available.
The current price for one of these nibs is $475.
Please take note I am selling the nib by itself.
Nib unit is not available.
Bargain Price!
Item A201 – Pelikan M205 "Extra Fine" Nib Unit - $55 SOLD
Steel, Germany, Current Production
Professionally tuned by Richard Binder
Nib + Nib Unit Included
Bargain price!
Current price for one of these nib units is $30.
Richard Binder charges $65 to "Binderize" one of these nibs
This offering includes the nib, the nib unit and Richard's customization
Current price for one of these nib units is $30.
Richard Binder charges $65 to "Binderize" one of these nibs
This offering includes the nib, the nib unit and Richard's customization
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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.
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.
