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Looks like Executive Essentials is broadening a little.  They are adding three new Montblanc pens to their offerings, including the new Montblanc Starwalker Black Mystery fountain pen.  In addition, they will be offering a custom pen engraving service, for those last minute personalization ideas.

(PRWEB) March 3, 2009 — Executive Essentials is proud to announce the addition of three new Montblanc pens to their popular Starwalker collection. The website is also pleased to now offer pen engraving in a variety of fonts for personalizing purchases.

Since 1924, Montblanc Pens has been building elite pens of superior craftsmanship out of precious materials. The brand rose to prominence with the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 fountain pen, which holds the distinction as one of the most famous writing instruments of our time. Montblanc has carried that tradition of elegant sophistication through each collection introduced since, including the popular Montblanc Starwalker Pen Collection

Montblanc Starwalker pens come in a variety of colors, crafted of different precious metals and materials, but all feature that famous Montblanc star floating in the transparent cap top. The Montblanc Starwalker Black Mystery Pen is the newest addition to the Montblanc Starwalker collection. Each Mystery Pen features a barrel and cap made of black lacquer with a linear laser engraved pattern. Highly polished, platinum-plated fittings polish off the details with a touch of class, and the whimsical floating star completes the package. The Montblanc Starwalker Black Mystery pen comes in three different options: Montblanc Starwalker Black Mystery ballpoint pen, Montblanc Starwalker Black Mystery rollerball pen, and Montblanc Starwalker Black Mystery fountain pen…

Read the rest of the press release at PRWeb.com.

Now, I’m not one to talk about ballpoints really.  My love lies in the hands of nibs.  But this was just a little too cool to not share.  Pilot has this new erasable pen out.  Whooptie-doo.  But what’s pretty awesome is the end of this video, and how you can erase large sections at a time.  Check it out, and watch through the end.

Here’s a sneak peak at some pens that I’ll be putting up for sale sometime soonish.  I’ll be finishing up restorations as quickly as I can and I’ll get everything posted ASAP.  Some highlights: nice dip pen, 1945 Parker Vacumatic, pastel Esterbrook purse pen, a couple transitional J’s, Parker Jotter set, and plenty more!

Hey everyone, I could sure use a hand with something.  I while back, my mother managed to score a sumgai deal on a “51″ and “51″ set at a rummage sale for $1.50.  Yes, you can imagine my elation.  The first one was an old vac that restored beautifully.  The second… I’ve had trouble.

First, the feed was broken and the breather tube was rotted.  Luckily, I found someone with a brand new pair of both that they were willing to give me.  Only, the feed was broken in shipping.  So, I need a new feed again.  So not a huge deal there (I hope).  That’s the first part.

The second part is… sadder.  In disassembling the pen, I set the parts down in the case.  I became distracted by needing to leave town the rest of the day, and when I’d returned, I noticed the cap had rolled up next to the old breather tube.  Turns out, this didn’t mix.  The damp tube literally ate away a line down the steel on the cap.  See the photos below.  So, now I also need a cap that goes with a 1949 “51″, the style with the longer art deco arrow and mother of pearl jewel.

So that’s what I need.  A feed and a cap.  If you can help me out, please contact me and let me know if there’s some kind of deal we can reach.  I’d love to get this pen tip top shape again.

Many of you have undoubtedly seen this video from azavalia1 where he demonstrates using a Swan 4500 wet noodle.  I think it bears sharing for everyone who hasn’t, because it’s a marvelous example of a flex nib, and a beautiful sample of his handwriting.  Writing with a flex nib naturally takes some getting used to, as you discover when and where to increase or decrease pressure to create line variations.  I highly recommend starting out with something like an Esterbrook J with a 9128 nib, because it’s easy to learn on, but useful enough to carry you along after you’ve perfected it.

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