Aurora Optima Nero Perla 'M' nib with Pendleton Brown "Butterline Stub" signature grind
I have had this pen in my collection since 2017 and written with it sparingly despite liking the ergonomics and the beautiful grind.
It's in overall great condition, but has two obvious flaws - some ink residue inside the barrel from Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki and a deeper gouge in the cap finial. All flaws are depicted in the macro shots.
It's a beautiful writer. Fills and writes nicely and the nib is a dream to write with. It's a touch feedbacky, almost pencil-like, and gives some nice line variation. The feed is wet, so the pen is best paired with a dry ink.
Condition rating [D], but please see photos.
Images and verification photo: https://imgur.com/a/aurora-optima-nero-perla-r7VfRK4
Price: €475 €445 €425 €400 + shipping at cost
Wahl Eversharp Doric Cashmere Green 'Flexible nib'
A Wahl-Eversharp Doric in quite good condition in Cashmere Green. These often crystallize and are often found without clips because the clips broke off, but this is in very good condition for the age. Upon very, very close inspection, there are some imperfections.
The nib is a fine nib with excellent flexibility and flow. Sac was installed 10 days ago, so it is still fresh. Fills and writes nicely.
Condition rating [D]. Please see photos for details.
Images and verification photos: https://imgur.com/a/wahl-eversharp-doric-8SPcnbG
Price: €230 €220 + shipping at cost
Pelikan 100 Heart-shaped breather hole 'Herzloch'
These are rare - but I can't guarantee that the pen is 100% original without some parts having been swapped out at some point. It has the period correct cylindrical cap top and the correct finial. The body is plastic with a hard-rubber filling knob. The cap does not post. It could be a transition model, it could be a pen that has had one or more parts swapped throughout it's almost 100-year long life.
The nib is made by Montblanc and is the signature nib of the earliest Pelikan 100. It's incredibly flexible, but under the correct lighting there's a bit of deformation near the breather hole. Despite my efforts I can't really capture it in photos, so it's very faint. Despite that, I would *not* flex this nib - it's too rare for that. This nib is for the collector.
The pen is overall in good shape, but due to the before mentioned things I'll rate it [D].
Images and verification photos: https://imgur.com/a/pelikan-100-GIkZMUK
Price: €795 €750 €735 €700 + shipping at cost.
If you are interested in more photos, a writing sample or the like, please send a message.
Pelikan M800 1st Generation - uncommon 14c nib 'M'
For your consideration is a first generation green striped Pelikan M800 with a 14c 'M' nib.
The 14c nibs were only produced for a brief period of time before the nibs turned 18c. These nibs are known for being more springy and expressive, but by no means a flex nib. These nibs are quite uncommon, but when you occasionally come across one, it's often a medium like this one.
The nib is a super smooth writer and rather wet. Generous ink flow.
The green stripes of the first generation units is very unique, as it is reminiscent of the celluloid stripes of the vintage 400's. The later models have a more uniform celluloid. The piston operates smoothly. There is no corrosion to speak of on the trim ring near the section.
The pen has marks of loving use, but no major flaws. However, it has a name engraved, please see pictures.
If the engraved name does not bother you, here is a chance to acquire a beautiful 1st generation Pelikan M800 with a springy nib at a favorable price.
Verification and images: https://imgur.com/a/B9Vbw9G
Condition rating [D] due to engraving.
Asking €375 €350 + shipping at cost. Pen only.
Parker 51 Teal (aerometric) [C] - €120
Fine condition, some brassing on the cap (see pictures). No cracks. There are light marks on the section from the friction ring inside the cap. Writes a nice, fine to fine-medium line. Aerometric filler, sac is nice and pliable.
Overall absolutely fine condition for a 60-70 year-old pen. But due to the brassing and marks, rated [C].
€120 + shipping at cost.
Images and verification: https://imgur.com/a/Ny0JT6I
Other pens I could be interested in selling if there's interest:
Waterman 452 ½ - Basketweave Sterling Silver Overlay [C] 14k EF semi-flex nib- €250
Parker 61 Black (aerometric) user grade [D] - €90
Parker Sonnet Sterling Silver - rough condition (lots of patina and a cap that rotates while capped) [D] - €90
Shipping from Denmark. Any import fees (if applicable) are the responsibility of the buyer.