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Dec
12
Making another one work
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Today’s quickie lesson concerns the current-production Pilot Vanishing Point, as illustrated here in the vibrant Raden finish:
There has arisen on the Fountain Pen Network, where I hang out from time to time, a thread about ripping the clip off a Vanishing Point. This subject comes up periodically because not everyone is happy with the clip’s location; for some of us, the clip ends up right under a finger and renders writing with the pen a more or less uncomfortable experience. This time I had a VP handy whose clip I could remove to illustrate the process.
In case you’re concerned about this point, I’ll say at the outset that removing the clip does not expose the pen to dryout. The retracted nib hides behind that little spring-loaded door, and it’s all contained within an inner structure that isn’t violated by the operation described here…
Dec
12
Nakaya Piccolo III
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Today I heard from Nakaya - a wonderful email arrived with a photo of my latest custom pen, which is almost complete! The colours are perfect, and all that is left to do now is to decide on the most suitable nib finish…
Dec
10
Make it pretty, make it work
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Murexophiles, this one’s for you. Yesterday, a pen reached my bench that needed personalization removed from the barrel. This wouldn’t be a Murex, of course, because removing personalization from stainless steel pens isn’t really feasible. But I just gotta show you the pen in question, together with a Murex to point up why it’s worth noting.
Yup, it’s a Capless. Black plastic barrel, grooved stainless ends, and a wicked cool look to it. It’s not mine, worse luck, but its owner is going to be pleased with his pretty pen’s newfound lack of personalization, and that’s an official Good Thing…
Dec
9
Pear Tree Pen Company to Sponsor Professional Women’s Cycling Team, Team Kenda Tire
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(Chicago, Illinois – December 8, 2008) – Team Kenda is entering its 10th anniversary of women’s bicycle racing with a roster possessing an impressive list of palmares. The team continues to fuse youth and experience as its formula for success, longevity, and growth of the sport.
Jakie Kurth, two-time Junior National Champion, will return to Team Kenda in her final year of junior eligibility. Espoir riders will include Denise Ramsden, the 2007 and 2008 Canadian Junior National Road Race Champion, Ashley James, who is currently racing for mountain bike powerhouse Lindsey Wilson College, and climbing specialist, Ally Stacher, from the Lees-McRae Collegiate program.
Team Captain Kristin Wentworth returns along with Kat Clark, Krystal McNutt, and 9-year team veteran and Masters National CX Champion, Catherine Walberg. They will be reinforced by capable team newcomers Silke Wunderwald and Christy Keely.
The team welcomes PearTreePens.com and Skins as new sponsors for the 2009 season…
Dec
8
The New Glenmont is Here…
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Hi Pen Fans.
I have received comments on how to improve the Glenmont, and have taken them seriously.
As you can see, the pen has gone through some changes.
The barrel trim ring has been eliminated.
The black cap centerband has been eliminated.
The cap will now post.
The pen can now be filled as an eyedropper or cartridge/converter…