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Fountain
Pen Books:
Fountain
Pens: Their History and Design (Dragioni) ISBN:
1851492895 [BUY]
Coffee Table Style but informative
Fountain Pens: Their History and Art (Steinberg) ISBN: 0789306816 [BUY]
Fountain Pens: Past and Present (Erano) ISBN: 1574321102 [BUY]
Fountain
Pens of the World (Lambrou) ISBN:
0302006680 [BUY]
Described as "the definitive book on the world's fountain
pens." Priced accordingly.
Fountain Pens: Vintage and Modern (Lambrou) ASIN:
0856673625 (Out of Print) [BUY]
Another high price offering from this writer.
The Book of Fountain Pens and Pencils (Schneider, Fischler,
Stuart) ISBN: 0887403948 [BUY]
The
Write Stuff: A Collectors Guide to Inkwells, Fountain Pens,
and Desk Accessories (Jaegers) ISBN: 0930625862 [BUY]
Pens & Pencils: A Collectors Handbook (Martini, Grotowsky) ISBN:
0764312146 [BUY]
Collectible
Fountain Pens (Bowen) ISBN: 0910173001 [BUY]
Fountain
Pens: Collectible (Clarke) ISBN:
2080107194 [BUY]
Illustrated
Guide to Antique Writing Instruments (Schneider) ISBN:
0764309803 [BUY]
Fountain
Pen Magazines:
www.penlovers.com/stylophiles.htm Stylophiles is
clearly the online magazine for the pen enthusiast
www.pencollectors.com PENnant is the journal of the
Pen Collectors of America and an outstanding publication
for detailed information from those who know.
www.penworld.com Pen World magazine. On par with the
PENnant.
Fountain
Pen Web Links:
This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all sites out there
for fountain pens, nibs, inks, etc. The sites below are firms I have done
business with, recommend their website, or offer an exceptional specialty
service. If you are new to collecting be sure you are informed. Know your
prices and understand with clarity the general condition terms used for
vintage pens.
www.nibs.com John
Mottishaw – aka Classic Fountain Pens, Inc.
John is a highly knowledgeable craftsman who offers a full
range of nib services. I highly recommend his custom and restoration
work. You must
be patient, but its well worth it. Has some hard to find
nibs for sale too.
www.billspens.com Bill Acker
Award winning site with some vintage pens – Parker 51s – for
sale as well as contemporary.
www.swisherpens.com Chuck
Swisher & Chun Lee
Mail order business with a good variety.
www.ink-pen.com Inkpen
Offer repairs on vintage and book for new collectors.
www.jimgaston.com Jim
Gaston
One of the special sites out there. Much information and
instructional material. Good FAQ section too.
www.penslimited.com
Mont Blanc enthusiasts will love this site. Good information on LEs
www.worldpen.com
Broad range of pens, including limited editions and collectibles.
MB dealer. Seems to have good prices.
www.penlovers.com
A good site for pens of all kinds. The site for Stylophiles Online
Magazine.
www.pendemonium.com
A large site, good coverage, great selection for pens.
www.penslist.com
Everything Pens, from Acme Pens to Zebra Pens.
Inks
Web Links:
www.inksampler.com:
Everything you ever wanted to know about fountain pen inks
and more.
www.pendemonium.com: A major site for the fountain
pen user or collector with information about inks.
home.teleport.com/~tcl/mi.htm: Good site for info on
old / manuscript inks. Also link to Book of Secrets.
www.savoir-faire.com/html/products.html: Great site
for papers, inks, calligraphy and art supplies by product type
and sources.
www.privatereserveink.com/colors.html: Private Reserve
Ink site
www.inkpalette.com: Another good site for inks.
Cases & Chests
Links:
Bexley Pens: www.bexleypen.com/Products/Cases.html
Airline International: stores.yahoo.com/airline/penchests.html
Swisher Pens: www.swisherpens.com
ValetStand: www.valetstand.com/penboxpendis.html
Joon Pens: www.joon.com/index.cfm?npageid=433
Pendemonium: www.pendemonium.com
