Fountain Pens for Christmas

In what has become something of a tradition in the PhilNH5 household, we received pens and accessories for Christmas.

From the left:
ML's Retro 51 Tornado Blue Marlin fountain pen (from daughter Amy)
ML's Shaeffer Prelude Blue and Rose Gold  fountain pen (from Phil)
ML's Faber Castell Cobalt Blue ink(from Phil)
ML's Pelikan Edelstein Topaz ink(from Amy)
Phil's Pelikan Edelstein  Jade ink(from Amy)
Phil's Pelikan Special Edition Aquamarine M205 fountain and Edelstein  ink(from ML)
Phil's ballpoint pen from Cantu Bruner designs (from Amy)



The ink bottles are very classy looking.




The Blue Marlin fountain pen is a screw to close and friction fit to post. It has a medium stainless steel nib. It is a lovely writer. ML loves the color (BLUE OF COURSE).



The Shaeffer Prelude. Blue laquered brass with rose gold trim. It has a gold plated stainless steel medium nib. It looks better in real life than my picture. It writes beautifully. Friction fit to cap and post.



The special edition Pelikan. I received the Amethyst SE last Christmas and love it. This is the same except a different color. I selected the stainless EF nib. It is very very fine. The pen drags a little as the nib is so sharp. It slows my writing down. That is okay as it improves my handwriting.



A Cantu Bruner Designs pen. It is two spent .308 casings cerakoted black with copper accents. It is a strikingly handsome pen and takes Cross refills. I like it a lot.


These are writing samples of the inks and pens. The inks all handle very well.
The Topaz may be the long sought Mary Lou Perfect Blue. There will me much rejoicing and feasting in the village






Lastly, Amy gave ML a Lanier Pens display stand. It is walnut and ebony wood. Beautiful.



We will enjoy all of these.

Phil

What  great Christmas gifts, Phil.  May all of you use them in the best of health.