Vacumatics
A unique filling system (nothing new is unique these days) allowing the pens barrel to become the ink reservoir.
The majority, and what we generally think of as a Vacumatic, were made in a laminated plastic giving what has been termed a "city lights" look. They came in a number of colours (silver, gold, blue, green, burgundy), sizes, and variations over their production life (1932 to 1948 in USA, and until 1955 in Canada), making them an interesting collection theme.
They have excellent writing properties with quality nibs, and obviously high ink capacity.
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| Dear Peter,
We have just updated the stock on our website, including long overdue additions to the Vacumatic page with representations in Maxima and Star Clip varieties. As well, we have additions to most pages including; 51 sets, 61 Signets, 9ct and 14ct gold 61 pencils, Waterman Edson, mint unused Conway Stewarts, and modern Duofolds. Amongst the Duofolds we have a Greenwich and a Presidentially Crested Roller Ball; Apparently the White House only used Roller Balls.
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| Pen Shows |
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We attended the LA Pen Show in February. As usual, it was well attended, and we didn't notice any particular signs of economic recession. No fire-sales, no deep discounting, and not many missing faces.
Our next International show will be LA again next February. No news yet of the Melbourne Pen Show date. We hope to be there, but have a holiday planned for late October through until mid November.
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| Lunch-time Duofolds |
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We've mentioned these in the past. They are largely assembled in a "mix and match" fashion from new Duofold parts in combinations never envisioned by Parker. We have acquired a range of these pens, including previously featured orange and black "Parker Hemmingway" (á la Mont Blanc colour scheme), Sterling Silver with black cap, and black with a Mandarin yellow cap.
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| Ebay |
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We've just started another season of Ebay auctions. We're happy to accumulate and combine lots to reduce shipping costs.
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| Quotations |
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None of us is perfect. I myself am peculiarly susceptible to draughts.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) From The Importance of Being Ernest
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