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The summer 2023 Pennant is in layout and production and mail out to Pen Collectors of America members will be mid July.

This is the cover shot:  A later example of Rider’s Master pen in woodgrain hard rubber. The sculpted gripping area indicates that it was made after Rider moved from Rockford, Illinois, to Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This issue is packed with interesting articles:

CARBON FIBER: THE REINFORCER

David Nishimura explains how carbon fiber can be used in pen restoration.

IN THE BEGINNING: ESTERBROOK, PART II

Andrew Midkiff continues the story of a company that made a lasting mark in the history of writing instruments.

THE PENS OF JAY GRAY RIDER, PART II

Douglas Haugen adds to the body of research on the Illinois-based J. G. Rider Pen Company.

A PENCIL “AS GOOD AS THE PEN”

Jonathan A. Veley shares a portion of his award winning book A Field Guide to Sheaffer’s Pencils.

A PULLMAN FROM THE GRAVE

Laurence Oldfield describes his complex restoration of a pen that had been buried for decades.

A RETRO51SPECTIVE

Gary Weimer explores the popularity and collectability of Retro 51.

TECH TALK

NO. 13: PARKER’S AID FOR THE DISABLED WRITER

By Tim Laros and Todd Eberspacher 

ARTISAN PROFILE:

Ian Schon and SCHON DSGN

Let’s Hear It for the Locals:

Vancouver Pen Club by Maja Furlong

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The fall 2023 Pennant is final edit!

Pen Collectors of America members should see their copies starting later this month.

This is the front cover shot: Sheaffer model 60 Vanity Set in sterling silver with green cloisonné, which appears in the 1928 catalog for $25. Find out more in Roger Wooten’s article, “Sheaffer Desk Bases.”

This issue is packed with great full color illustrated articles:

Horton Safety Pens

David Nishimura begins a series on early safety pens, beginning with the little-known Horton company.

The Parker Desk Set in the Duofold Age

Co-authors Dan Zazove, Ramón Campo, Chris Odgers, and Len Provisor begin a four part series on Parker desk sets.

John Turner in America

Andrew Midkiff focuses on a chief Esterbrook rival, just on the other side of the Delaware River.

The Pens of Jay Gray Rider, Part III

Douglas Haugen wraps up his fascinating story of the Illinois based J. G. Rider Pen Company.

A Pencil “As Good As The Pen”

From his book A Field Guide to Sheaffer’s Pencils, Jonathan A. Veley explains the variations of the early Sharp-Point pencils.

Sheaffer Desk Bases Roger Wooten examines Sheaffer’s “classic” period of desk bases, from 1924 to 1945.

Tech Talk No. 14

The “Clipit”

By Tim Laros and Todd Eberspacher

Artisan Profile:

John Albert

Let’s Hear It for the Locals:

Charter Oak Pen Club

You can sample a PDF of past Pennant articles here:

If you aren’t a member of the Pen Collectors of America, you should be!

You can find more information about joining the PCA and subscribing to the Pennant at this link:

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The summer 2023 Pennant is in the mail! Pen Collectors of America members should see their copies starting later this month. This is the cover shot: A later example of Rider’s Master pen in woodgrain hard rubber. The sculpted gripping area indicates that it was made after Rider moved from Rockford, Illinois, to Ann Arbor, Michigan. This issue is packed with interesting articles: CARBON FIBER: THE REINFORCER David Nishimura explains how carbon fiber can be used in pen restoration. IN THE BEGINNING: ESTERBROOK, PART II Andrew Midkiff continues the story of a company that made a lasting mark in the history of writing instruments. THE PENS OF JAY GRAY RIDER, PART II Douglas Haugen adds to the body of research on the Illinois-based J. G. Rider Pen Company. A PENCIL “AS GOOD AS THE PEN” Jonathan A. Veley shares a portion of his award winning book A Field Guide to Sheaffer’s Pencils. A PULLMAN FROM THE GRAVE Laurence Oldfield describes his complex restoration of a pen that had been buried for decades. A RETRO51SPECTIVE Gary Weimer explores the popularity and collectability of Retro 51. TECH TALK NO. 13: PARKER’S AID FOR THE DISABLED WRITER By Tim Laros and Todd Eberspacher  ARTISAN PROFILE: Ian Schon and SCHON DSGN Let’s Hear It for the Locals: Vancouver Pen Club by Maja Furlong You can sample a PDF of past Pennant articles here: https://pencollectorsofamerica.org/pennant/featured/ If you aren’t a member of the Pen Collectors of America, you should be! You can find more information about joining the PCA and subscribing to the Pennant at this link: https://pencollectorsofamerica.org

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This is a set of three long clip White Dot Lady Sheaffer models, c. 1968-1972, from the fall 2022 Pennant article “Late Production Lady Sheaffer Pens 1967-1989,” by Gary Ellison. These pens will have short conical nibs. The top pen is model 901, then model 902 and 903. If you are a member of the Pen Collectors of America, you will be getting great articles like this one in a full color print magazine three times a year and more! You can find more information about the PCA and subscribing to the Pennant at this link: https://pencollectorsofamerica.org #pencollecting #fountainpen #sheaffer #ladysheaffer #dippen #parker #parkerpen #parker51 #autopoint #pencollectors #penhero #pennant https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmzx5ELPX7-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Fall 2022 Pennant is in the mail! From the article “Late Production Lady Sheaffer Pens 1967-1989,” by Gary Ellison: A Lady Sheaffer model 920 with a repeating double gold color wave pattern on a blue finish c. mid to late 1970s. The recessed nib is 14 karat gold. If you aren’t a member of the Pen Collectors of America, you should be! You can find more information about the PCA and subscribing to the Pennant at this link: https://pencollectorsofamerica.org #pencollecting #fountainpen #sheaffer #ladysheaffer #dippen #parker #parkerpen #parker51 #autopoint #pencollectors #penhero #pennant https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUhhA5v-uk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Fall 2022 Pennant is in final production! Mail out to members should be before the end of the month. This issue is packed with great full color articles! On the cover: Parker 51 Demi Signet MY JOURNEY Chloe Stott finds herself on the writing instrument path to enlightenment. KEEPING IT TRANSPARENT Jim Mamoulides continues his examination of Mabie Todd Swan's Visofil. WASHINGTON MEDALLION Andrew Midkiff explores the demise and legacy of the first successful US steel pen maker. THE LATEST AND GREATEST Gary Ellison presents late production Lady Sheaffers. DEPRESSION-ERA SHEAFFER Roger Wooten finds out how Sheaffer stayed prosperous during the 1930s. AUTOPOINT, REBORN Jonathan A. Veley plans to preserve the spirit and legacy of the venerable Autopoint pencil. Artisan Profile: Brian Weaver Parker Tech Talk No. 11: Making the Connection Let's Hear It for the Locals: Austin Pen Club by Craig Bond If you aren’t a member of the Pen Collectors of America, you should be! You can find more information about the PCA at this link: https://pencollectorsofamerica.org #pencollecting #fountainpen #sheaffer #ladysheaffer #dippen #parker #parkerpen #parker51 #autopoint #pencollectors #penhero #pennant https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmMEY6PvPM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This is a Wahl Eversharp Doric lever-fill fountain pen in Amethyst celluloid c. 1937. Note the adjustable nib slider. Also available as a vacuum-filler. This pen appears in the summer 2022 Pennant article WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE WAHL EVERSHARP CELLULOID PENS? by Syd Saperstein. Find out more in this issue! #pencollecting #pencollectors #fountainpen #wahl #eversharp #doric #celluloid #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CgYQad_jJTx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Summer Pennant is in production for a mid July release! Hope you enjoy the issue! This issue is packed with great full color articles! We are already working hard on the Fall Pennant! Images from the article VISUALIZATION IS ALL THE RAGE By Jim Mamoulides: Swan Visofil V-Series V211 and V111 pens. Find out more in this issue! SHEAFFER’S SMALL METAL PENS Roger Wooten looks at the Pigmy and 18-Series pens, 1925–28. “NEVER NEEDS DUNKING” Brian McQueen presents a primer on the Sheaffer Snorkel. VISUALIZATION IS ALL THE RAGE Jim Mamoulides explores the Mabie Todd Swan Visofil V-Series range. WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE WAHL EVERSHARP CELLULOID PENS? Syd Saperstein explains some of the secrets behind their appeal. ECLIPSE AND WORTH, PART III In the final article of the series, Jonathan A. Veley discovers who was behind the Worth Featherweight Pen Company. Tech Talk No. 10: Left-handed Parker 51 by Todd Eberspacher and Tim Laros Review: Getty-Dubay Handwriting Success App by Kate Gladstone THE ORANGE COUNTY PEN CLUB by Matthew Greenberger If you aren’t a member of the Pen Collectors of America, you should be! You can find more information about the PCA at this link: https://pencollectorsofamerica.org #pencollecting #fountainpen #sheaffer #eclipse #parker #parkerpen #mabietodd #visofil #wahl #wahleversharp #eversharp #pencollectors #penhero #pennant https://www.instagram.com/p/CfxGs6RPKW-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=