Re: [ZossPens] Opinions Sought On Modern Duofold
- From: a aa <classwp@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Glenn Craig <gdc303@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 20:18:40 -0400
Hi Glenn,
Thanks for the info. Sounds like the FPs are Ok, but the BPs seems fragile.
Do you know if later BPs were better made? Hpw can one tell an early Duofold
from a late one?
BTW, how was Parker's service?
Regards,
Akhil
On 7 October 2011 20:06, Glenn Craig <gdc303@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have 3 fountain pens. Two Centennials and one International.
> Parker offers a good selection of nibs and the pens write well.
> Better than some modern pens worse than others.
>
> The Centennials are a nice size but with cap posted they are slightly
> heavy and unbalanced.They don't skip they are smooth enough
> and look impressive perhaps a bit too many gold rings and bands
> but that can be modern pens for you.
>
> The International is a tad small for me but the weight and balance is fine
> and the nibs are pretty good also....for modern pens.
>
> My early 1990s black and pearl ballpoint cracked and so did my friends
> all black one.I think he sent his away for repair.I repaired mine myself
> with crazy glue.
>
>
> All in all the fountain pens are good I suspect the ballpoints and MP also
> are generally good too.
>
> Modern Parkers are not my first choice but they get out for a spin every
> once in awhile.I keep them inked and ready to write and they give me no
> trouble at all
>
> Cheers, Glenn
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "a aa" <classwp@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 6:47 PM
> Subject: [ZossPens] Opinions Sought On Modern Duofold
>
>
>
> Hello Everyone,
>>
>> I am thinking of buying a modern Duofold set, FP, BP & MP, for regular
>> use.
>> Since modern Duofolds are not exactly inexpensive, even second-hand, I'd
>> appreciate feedback from owners prior to purchase.
>>
>> It would be good to know if the modern Duofold is a reliable writer and
>> how
>> well does Parker support it? Also, are the MP and BP mechanisms well built
>> and sufficiently reliable for regular long-term use? Are there any
>> specific
>> models or production years to avoid?
>>
>> All comments, pro and con, and links to additional info are greatly
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Akhil
>>
>>
>
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