r/Pen_Swap • u/Urban-Elderflower • 2h ago
WTS-OPEN [WTS] Raid my Pen Drawer: Sailors, Pelikan M1000, Darail, Bexley, Kaweco, Hongdian, Jinhaos
Starting September with a wide-ranging pen sale. Surely one of these pens would look perfect on your table?
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Happy to answer questions about any of these pens or provide additional photos for those you're interested in. I indicate below those that are catch/release items bought from other Pen_Swap sellers this summer.
PayPal Goods and Services only. Domestic US shipping: US$12. Open to international shipping at US$40 for the right package; let's discuss. Will comp full-value domestic or international insurance for any package totaling more than US$300.
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Thanks for checking out this drawer!
- Jinhao X159 <EF>: $12
- Sailor Profit 75th Anniversary Carbon Fiber 14K <M>: $380
- Pelikan M1000 - Green stripe <M>: $600
- Sailor King of Pen Pro Gear Demonstrator <B>: $700
- DarailPenz Darail - Yellow/Orange/Green/Brown Stripe <B>: $150
- Sheaffer Prelude <M>: $30
- Bexley Prometheus <M>: REDUCED
$180$170 - Jinhao X450 <M>: $10
- Asvine (Hongdian) Black Forest <Long Knife / Architect>: $20
- Kaweco Perkeo Indian Summer <M>: $12 OBO
- Kaweco Liliput Fireblue <M>: REDUCED
$110$100
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- Jinhao X159 <EF>: $12. Oversize orange pen with gold trim. Steel #8 nib. Writes a super crispy extra-fine line. Inked since purchase with Pilot Yama-budo and still runs pink after two soaks so I'll flush it again before I ship it out. It will write forever on one fill! Condition A2.
- Sailor Profit 75th Anniversary Carbon Fiber 14K <M>: $380. Catch and release, but I could be persuaded to keep this pen. It's a compact model with a classy two-toned 14k medium nib. Writes firm and looks good on any desk. Inked by me only once with Sailor Shikiori Shigure, a cool purple-black ink. Original anniversary package converter is installed. Original box and other unopened accoutrements/paperwork included. Happy to add a sample of Shigure to your box. Condition A2.
- Pelikan M1000 - Green stripe <M>: $600. Catch and release. An excellent example of the modern M1000: softer than average, quite wet, and delightful overall. Opaque barrel. I spent this summer hunting down half a drawer of older M1000s, and don't need to hoard this one. It performed beautifully with Pilot Asa-gao. Original box included. Condition A2.
- Sailor King of Pen Pro Gear Demonstrator <B>: $700. Catch and release. Would be a wonderful addition to a mini collection of other demonstrators. Inked once to test nib flow. Did not come to me with box, but I'll pack it respectfully. Did not come with a Sailor converter; I've added a new one. Condition A2.
- DarailPenz Darail - Yellow/Orange/Green/Brown Stripe <B>: $150: Adolphus fitted this early acrylic model with a broad Jowo nib and a silver clip. Great little pen; used too rarely to keep. Condition A2.
- Sheaffer Prelude <M>: $30. Simple classic pen with a very firm nib and a build that has stood the test of 20+ years. Inherited; you should have it. Condition A2.
- Bexley Prometheus <M>: REDUCED
$180$170. A Jowo vendor at the Baltimore Pen Show sold this pen to me with a scroll-era Jowo nib installed. Any other Jowo-compatible nib will fit it if Medium isn't your thing, and I've successfully swapped in Fine nibs from Desiderata Pen Company before. It has a girthy section; I'd recommend it for larger hands. Condition D for aftermarket nib; otherwise A2. - Jinhao X450 <M>: $10. I've used this pen to swatch inks. It's solidly-built and could easily be a "throw it in the glove compartment" kind of pen. It'll write at any time, and take any ink. Note the 1cm cosmetic scratch on the cap; it came to me that way and the scratch has no impact on the cap seal. I don't know how old it is, but it writes well. Condition C for scratch; otherwise B.
- Asvine (Hongdian) Black Forest <Long Knife / Architect>: $20. Now this is a cool pen and would be a strong addition to a collection of matte black pens. Surprisingly light given it's all-steel. Have never dropped it but it seems like it'd hold up. The long knife nib is comparable to an architect grind, which makes this pen fun to sketch with and perfect for all-cap headings or captions. I used it with a converter, which remains installed. Condition A2.
- Kaweco Perkeo Indian Summer <M>: $12 OBO. I'm sentimental about this one. If you know someone who wants to pick up a journaling habit or you need an easy-going travel pen yourself, this is a great option. I journaled with it exclusively using Kaweco Royal Blue cartridges for several years and it has been on many a plane without incident. Will throw in a box of cartridges so you can get started right away. Condition B.
- Kaweco Liliput Fireblue <M>: REDUCED
$110$100. This is one of the cutest pens I've ever seen, but as I told someone recently "I like big pens and I cannot lie." I find it to be a very dry writer. Were I to keep it, I might consider switching out the nib for a wetter medium or even a broad. Will include a box of Royal Blue cartridges for instant play. Condition B for the inconsistent "fireblue" heat treatment on the barrel.
See you in chat!