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December 1999 - issue 18


It's the Final Christmas of the Millennium and if you know or you are a fine pen lover, you won't be left out in the cold this year. The Penman is here to help as always. In our second annual Christmas issue, PFPS helps you in deciding and finding the perfect gift for the pen lover in your life. So sit back, relax and forget those Christmas crowds (at least for now) and let's have a Merry little fountain pen Christmas this year!

Millennium Christmas issue


Okay, so we're now less than a month away from the year two thousand... everything is supposed to shut down and nothing will work and the world will be total chaos, right? Well, the ultimate in Y2K compliance is the fountain pen and a candle to light your pages. There's no better gift, especially for this year! As Christmas approaches, pen companies release the latest in their fine pen lines and the newest, coolest styles and designs in from their artists. Let's check out some great gift ideas for this Holiday season.

Maki-e President

The President from Platinum is the Flagship of their fine pen line. This pen has been most compared to a Montblanc 149, however, this pen is of a hollower, lighter feel, instead of a glass-like more breakable appearance like the Montblanc. Equipped with a majestic Japanese 18kt gold nib, the President is a remarkable fountain pen and Platinum's time honored care in producing lines such as the President has made them one of of the world's premier pen makers. Order here

Delta Dolcevita

The Delta Dolcevita is the newest pen from Delta. With their first miniature line, I think Delta had their eye on a stocking stuffer with this idea. Based originally on the design idea of the Delta Colvssevm idea from the 1998 limited edition, this is a pocket size version. It comes complete with Delta's signature 18kt gold nib, cartridge/convertor filler and orange resin barrel. The pen measures just over 4.5 inches long and is perfect to tuck in your leather jacket for your evening suit comfortably. I have found the lowest price at www.pencity.com

Visconti Kaleido

The Visconti Kaleido is Visconti's best pen in my opinion of the last few years. The vintage styling models, the Copernicus (which by the way has an irritating filling system) The Voyager, the Titanic, etc... None of them had such a striking appearance and such a competative price and not to mention a limited edition of 2,500 for only about $350. Comes complete with 18kt nib and cartridge convertor filling system. Contact Colorado Pen at (407) 251-1522 and ask about availability.

MB Marcel Proust LE


Inspired by the works of Marcel Proust, this singular writing instrument transcends time. Detail after detail will reveal itself to you, as a novel unfolds page upon page. Crafted of .925 sterling silver, the hexagonal barrel features fine engraving in the style of Proust's most creative period,the early 1900's. The 18k gold nib is engraved with a tiny hourglass-a reference to Proust's greatest work, "Remembrance of Things Past." Acquire a truly timeless masterpiece. Click here for more information.

Montblanc's Stainless Steel and 75th anniv. collections
www.worldpen.com

This year Montblanc is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Meisterstück products. To mark the occasion, Montblanc has created limited Meisterstück anniversary editions. This exclusive collection of writing instruments, watches, jewellery and leather accessories is only available in 1999 and features unique design characteristics such as a commemorative anniversary nib and a faceted diamond accent. All are inspired by 75 years of passion and soul and are destined to be handed down to the next generation. Limited Anniversary Edition 1924 Limited to 1,924 pieces worldwide, the 1924 series is one of the hottest collectibles on the market...if you can find one! The lustrous stainless steel writing instruments are crafted of 18/10 stainless steel finished to a high shine. The clip and the accents are also stainless steel. The fountain pen is available in LeGrand and Classique sizing with an 18 kt. nib in EF, F, M., B, OB, BB, OM, and OBB.

Please visit World Pen to order

Republic of the Seas

To celebrate Italian Medieval history and the important role that these Republics had in the formation of the Italian State, Delta creates a new collection of writing instruments available in two different versions: Special Limited Edition and Limited Edition. 1099 fountain pens, central body sleevein 925% sterling silver; cap with central ring in 925% sterling silver; triple filling system: cartridge, converter and eyedropper: 18Kt gold nib. Please visit Yafa to order.

NY Vintage Pens

If you have a vintage pen fan in your life, there are plenty of websites on the net for this particular hobby. There are many great vintage pen sites out there and if you're looking for something particularly rare, you'll probably be browsing all of them before the season is over. However, coming in a close second on the best vintage pen websites based on selection and reliability is David Nishimura's www.vintagepens.com. However, I have found that the largest selection of vintage pens on the internet can be found at www.nypen.com All the vintage pens you'll need and some that you don't usually see...


                                                                    

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