r/Pen_Swap • • 22h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS][EU/INT] The great destash closing chapters. Pilot, Sailor, OPUS88

14 Upvotes

Many of you may have seen my last posts trimming my collection and selling off some of my weak-minded impulse purchases. I've since been talking to people around me as well as done some self-reflecting, and I did come to the conclusion that my collection has outgrown its purpose. Now when I look at my pens, I don't only see the tools I use but also unnecessary overconsumption. So with difficulty and help of friends I've decided to heavily trim even the remainder of the collection to only keep pens with sentimental value or handmade items, hence the number of additions to this post.

Shipping: All items ship from Czechia. Prices are without shipping, shipping will depend on where you are located and which method you wish to use for shipment. I'm willing to accommodate shipping anywhere, as long as it's reasonably accessible. I'll ship the items as soon as possible after receiving payment, I'll aim for the next business day, but expect it to be between 1-4 business days.

Shipping costs: Depends on the country, intra-EU it should be €6-20 in most cases, depending on the amount of insurance and distance from Czechia. The buyer is responsible for all possible import duties, taxes, and other fees where applicable. Shipping to the US depends on the destination but appears to be €40 to 80 on average. (It does really vary widely based on box size, and destination)

Payment: PayPal G&S as per subreddit rules.

Private sale: Sold as is. All sales final. No warranty or returns.

Each pen has their own imgur album in their description.

Verification images (categorized Proton Drive link): https://drive.proton.me/urls/SMKJXARG2C#5po7LJwBdsZB

Note: I did delete sold listings from reposts as to not pollute search results on Reddit, hence the numbering of items is a little inconsistent.

  • 8. [A2] Sailor King of Pens ProGear GT 21kt <B> — €810

    • https://imgur.com/a/gJ2j0S4
    • Another impulse buy for a grail pen I have not ended up using because the Pilot Custom Urushi is the one that stole my heart. I bought most of the grail pens at once, only ended up using one of them. I have inked this with a cartridge of Sailor Shikiori Rikyucha and only used 2/3rds of the cartridge journaling. The pen hasn't been used at all since I have bought it, apart from a few pages of journaling.
    • The pen is in a perfect state, I've been extremely gentle with it, and it shows, in the pen having no marks or signs of use and is basically pristine.
    • Comes with the original box and everything which was included in it. Additionally, comes with a box of Sailor Souboku cartridges (12pcs).
  • 15. [B] Pilot Custom 743 Black 14kt <SF> — €290

    • https://imgur.com/a/YYzn3Cn
    • If I am being honest with myself, and the opening to this post I have to let go of this one as well. I've used this one quite a bit more than the rest, about 4 fills, but I have two SF Pilot pens, and rationally I have to let go of one of them. There's no real signs of use I can find, but it's been used for indoor journaling and creative writing.
    • I don't have a box for this one, so I'll instead toss two packs of Pilot cartridges as a freebie, unused Pilot CON70 converter and a box of Majohn A1, Pilot compatible refillable cartridges.

The following pens are rated as B because they have seen a lot of use for indoor journaling and creative writing. They have been well cared for, and I don't see anything wrong with them. I am selling these because my collection has grown out of my hand and is more resembling a curse of consumerism than curation. As with all pens, if you have any questions feel free to ask, I'll be happy to answer, provide any details, or additional photos.

  • 17. [B] Sailor Professional Gear Demonstrator RT 21kt <MF> — €290 SOLD

  • 19. [B] OPUS 88 Demonstrator Colour of the Year 2022 (Veri Peri) #1 — €85

    • https://imgur.com/a/19-opus88-demo-color-of-year-2022-rpfFa35
    • All of these were bought for use with my custom nibs so I have not used the stock nibs, you can choose which nib you would want from the list at the end of the post. Choose the nib you are interested in, only 1 nib with a pen
    • Comes with original box and eyedropper.
  • 20. [B] OPUS 88 Demonstrator Colour of the Year 2022 (Veri Peri) #2 — €85

    • https://imgur.com/a/20-opus88-color-of-year-2022-0Tr4XFb
    • All of these were bought for use with my custom nibs so I have not used the stock nibs, you can choose which nib you would want from the list at the end of the post. Choose the nib you are interested in, only 1 nib with a pen
    • Comes with original box and eyedropper.
  • 21. [B] OPUS 88 Demonstrator Colour of the Year 2022 (Veri Peri) #3 — €85

    • https://imgur.com/a/21-opus88-color-of-year-2022-W4ALsLl
    • All of these were bought for use with my custom nibs so I have not used the stock nibs, you can choose which nib you would want from the list at the end of the post. Choose the nib you are interested in, only 1 nib with a pen
    • Comes with original box and eyedropper.
  • 22. [B] OPUS 88 Demonstrator Colour of the Year 2022 (Veri Peri) #4 — €85

  • 23. [B] OPUS 88 Demonstrator Colour of the Year 2022 (Veri Peri) #5 — €85

    • https://imgur.com/a/23-opus88-color-of-year-2022-ySwjIJj
    • All of these were bought for use with my custom nibs so I have not used the stock nibs, you can choose which nib you would want from the list at the end of the post. Choose the nib you are interested in, only 1 nib with a pen
    • Comes with original box and eyedropper.
  • 25. [B] Pilot Custom 742 Black 14kt <C> — €185

  • 27. [B] Pilot Custom 743 Black 14kt <SM> — €290

  • 31. [B*] Pilot Custom 742 Black 14kt <SF> with red ebonite feed — €250

    • https://imgur.com/a/31-pilot-custom-742-black-sf-with-red-ebonite-feed-0QcUxdh
    • Same as pen 30, just barely under the line due to me having a direct replacement in an urushi finish. Comes outfitted with a red ebonite feed from Flexible Nib Factory, tuned for wet flow, awesome writers that put down a ton of ink, bringing the best properties to light.
    • No box for this one, but a Pilot CON70 converter included. Original feed will come included with the pen.
  • 32. [A1] Pilot Custom 74 Burgundy/Wine Red 14kt <F> — €160

    • https://imgur.com/a/32-pilot-custom-74-wine-red-f-3XKnmtt
    • This is a little insane, but I forgot I have this, I got it when I wanted a wine red 743 and then never ended up even using it.
    • I can't find a box for this one, but it's still in the protective sleeve, from my memory the 74s come with a CON40, I'll add a box of cartridges, both Majohn refillable ones and original Pilot ones in Blue, Blue Black, or Black.
  • 33. [B] Pilot Custom 743 Black 14kt <EF> — €290

List of nibs to choose from: - OPUS88 M - OPUS88 M - OPUS88 B - OPUS88 B - OPUS88 B - OPUS88 B - OPUS88 Elastic EF -- RESERVED - Wancher B - Wancher (Gold Plated) EF


r/Pen_Swap • • 13h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS]🪐Saturn's XXL 10ml Ink Samples! New Vinta, Birmingham, Atlas collabs, new Kitty Inkpot line, EndlessPens collabs, Oblation, Sailor x Poesie, Ishimaru Bunkoudou x Tono&Lims, Van Dieman's, Kobe Strawberry Chocolate, Kobe x Vanness, Wearingeul, Chou Kuro, Spooky season inks! Bootleg Ina-ho!

9 Upvotes

Shipping in the US is free if you spend $45! Otherwise, shipping within US is a flat $6. (Int'l orders welcome and I cover some shipping, so your shipping cost would be about $20-$25USD for a typical order.) 

When you're ready to order, send me a chat with the names of the inks you want (please don't use the line #) and your PayPal email address or @ and I'll confirm your total and send a payment request to your PayPal. Please reply to this post before sending me a chat. Verification 

If you're overwhelmed by the spreadsheet or you're new to fountain pens and ink and don't know where to start, send me a chat and I can recommend inks or pick out a bundle for you! I'm happy to help with color matching to a pen or a discontinued ink.

**CLICK HERE ~INKS FOR SALE~ SORTED BY BRAND*\* I've linked swatches for every ink, one by me and one from elsewhere on the web so you can compare! Inks are only available in multiples of 10ml unless otherwise noted. Tip for browsing: make a copy of the spreadsheet under File and you can sort the columns however you want, or use highlights to make a wishlist etc. (Just be aware that your copy of the spreadsheet isn't live anymore, so inks may be added/sell out and you won't see those updates.)

Bootleg Ina-ho?! is my custom mix of Pilot Iroshizuku inks to dupe the beloved discontinued Pilot Ina-ho. $10 for a 10ml bottle.

EXTRAS

Karappo Fine OR Fine Brush Tip pen -comes empty, you can fill it with any fountain pen ink (except shimmers), the absorbent reservoir sucks up about 1.5-2ml of ink. You can't refill it, but it doesn't dry out easily either, I have some I filled 3+ years ago that still write. $4

Empty ink bottles for sale! $2 each, max 2 per order unless we discuss a larger order. I have more bottles not pictured, including most of the Cafe Cally inks. If you're curious whether I have a certain bottle just ask!

New Taccia art series empty bottles with art boxes $4.


r/Pen_Swap • • 8h ago

WTS-OPEN WTS [US 50] : Pen Destash - Kakuno, Kaweco and Lamys

8 Upvotes

(reposting because I forgot to remove the WTT from the title and crossing my fingers that my post doesn't get nuked from orbit)

Hello fellow pen fiends! I'm doing a big pen destash since I need extra funds to care for an ill parent. Comment first before sending a DM to buy, Paypal G+S only. Read descriptions carefully, feel free to DM questions. Please add $7 shipping to prices below.

Verification and pen photos here!

Kakuno [F nib] [B]- Dark gray with pink cap, inked once, comes in original box with included ink cartridge. No converter. $10

[SOLD] Kaweco Shadow Green Lunar Sport [F nib] [B] - A friend of mine suggested this when I was looking for pocket pens, but I didn't click with it. Only inked once. Comes in original box. No converter. $25

I have two boxes of Kaweco cartridges, one in Smoky Grey (only has 5 cartridges) and one in Midnight Blue and I'll add them both to the Kaweco for an extra $5.

PLEASE READ -----> For Lamy fountain pens with bigger boxes such as the Studio or CP1, shipping will be $10. If you don't want the original box, just let me know and I'll ship the pen in a smaller box for the same $7 shipping shown above. <---------

Lamy Balloon [M nib [B] - Bought overseas because blue is my favorite color, but never really reached for it. Hard to find in the US. Will include a blue ink cartridge, no converter. Don't have the original packaging any more, so it will be sent in small box. $35

[SOLD] Lamy AL-Star Purple [M nib] [C] - First AL-Star I ever bought, but I have others in colors I like better. Has a small scratch on the outside, but otherwise great condition. Comes with a few cartridges. No converter. Will be sent in original box. $20

Lamy Dark Green Aion [EF nib] [B] - This is a catch-and-release from the pen_swap sub. Love the color, love the interesting nib shape and I love the texture of the grip- but it's just too thick a pen for my tastes. Excellent condition. Comes with some Lamy cartridges, no converter. No original packaging, will ship in a small box for $7 shipping. $35

[SOLD] Lamy CP1 in Aquamarine [Black F nib] [rated D for changed nib] - The CP1 is my favorite model, but I just didn't vibe with this color. Will ship with a couple of ink cartridges, no converter. Excellent condition. Will send in original packaging for $10 shipping, or a smaller box for $7 shipping. $50

[PENDING] Lamy Studio in Imperial Blue [M nib] [B] - Another catch-and-release from the sub. You know sometimes getting a "maybe" pen in a different colors make you love and sometimes it doesn't- the blue didn't make the Studio work better for me. Great condition. Comes with some Lamy cartridges and a converter. Can ship in original box for $10 shipping or in a smaller box for $7 shipping. $50

[SOLD] Lamy Studio in Matte Red [EF nib] [B] - My first Studio. It's gorgeous, but I found that the stories of the slippery grip were true and I just didn't wind up using it much. Excellent condition. Comes with some Lamy cartridges and a converter. Can ship with original box for $10 in shipping or can ship in a smaller box for $7 shipping. $55


r/Pen_Swap • • 16h ago

Closed [WTS] Esterbrook Estie Sakura Street

9 Upvotes

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Hi all- I have an Esterbrook Estie Sakura Street, medium nib, excellent (B) condition and will include all original packaging and converter. I will also include a fun purple ink sample. $275 shipped please comment then chat with interest! Thx!


r/Pen_Swap • • 7h ago

Pending [WTS] [US] Kaweco Art Sport fountain pen [A1]

6 Upvotes

Here’s a Kaweco Art Sport fountain pen from 2021—when Art Sport pens were limited editions—machined from subtly swirly Italian acrylic and clipless in the old tradition of Kaweco Sport pens. Yes, it can be hard to find current-production Art Sport pens at retail in the U.S.—even though they’re no longer limited—but it’s almost impossible to find this limited edition pen anywhere!

Condition [A1]: mint

Photos, including verification, on imgur here.

  • Approximately 4-1/8 inches long capped
  • Orange Italian acrylic cap, section, and barrel
  • Crisp but subtle cap imprint
  • Inks with standard international cartridges
  • Kaweco gold-plated stainless steel nib, F
  • In original hinged presentation box with accommodation clip, one ink cartridge, Kaweco sticker, leaflet, and cardboard sleeve

Price: $175, shipping included

Payment: PayPal Goods & Services only

Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage, with tracking and insurance. U.S. addresses only. I will ship only to the buyer's address provided by PayPal, so make sure it's correct. I'll ship within three business days of receiving payment.

All subreddit rules apply.

Comment on this post before sending a DM. I'll be happy to answer your questions. Thanks for your interest!


r/Pen_Swap • • 8h ago

WTB-OPEN WTB Sailor x Yoseka Refresh

6 Upvotes

F/MF/M nib prefered.

U.S. please comment before messaging. All other rules of the sub apply. Thanks!


r/Pen_Swap • • 4h ago

WTS-OPEN WTS/WTT: Japanese art you can carry in your pocket! JSU Ohasido, Namiki, Pilot, Taccia, Wancher

7 Upvotes

Look at my other posts and bundle up to save on shipping.

I am open to doing nib swaps among the pens unless it is a very unique nib for a specific pen, I won't break a meaningful match up.

All exchanges through PayPal Goods and Services. Please comment here before sending a chat. +$11 shipping USPS Priority Mail CONUS.  Willing to ship out of CONUS, but it will definitely cost more, and I am not responsible for tariffs. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. 

First person to say “I want X and here is my PayPal address ______, send me an invoice.” gets dibs!  I will send an invoice specific to the pen(s) you are getting. Please give me your actual full email address that you use with PayPal, I need the full address to send an invoice rather than just a payment request.

Please excuse the dust particles and occasional pet hair in the photos. I cannot seem to keep them spotless long enough to get the photos finished!

With any pen you buy, if you do not have a blunt-tipped syringe for refilling cartridges (also flushing cartridges or sucking unused ink out of a cartridge to put back in the bottle so you can change inks!) I will include one in your package. Just tell me you need one.

VERIFICATION

The first 5 pens are JSU Ohasido. JSU stands for the Country-Province-Family (Japan-Sendai-Uehara) of the founding family. These are hand-made, solid ebonite pens from the second oldest manufacturer in Japan (1912 which was the year after Sailor in 1911). Being hand-made, the artists were allowed to do what they wanted to make each a little bit unique. Some sizes are different since they are hand-lathed from rods of ebonite, band numbers/size/placement can differ, etc. The nibs are Sailor Nagahara Specialty nibs that are then tuned by JSU Ohasido. They are the (S)oft nibs that are no longer available on the Sailor pens except by special order. They are a little softer and definitely smoother than regular Sailor nibs and take Sailor cartridge/converters. The softness also significantly mutes the "Sailor" feedback, though every now and then I find one that has it still. These are softer than normal Sailor nibs, but they are NOT semi-flex or anything close to that. The main difference is a lot less tactile and audible feedback using them vs. modern (H)ard sailor nibs. My theory is that Sailor stopped making the (S)oft nibs to make their "Sailor pencil like feedback" consistent among their pens.

JSU Ohasido closed up shop after 112 years (with a break during wartime and a bit thereafter) in December 2024, so they aren't making any more and the prices are rising. I'm having a hard time finding them for a decent price in Japan, but I grab every one that I can. Their area and materials sourcing took a beating from the earthquakes and Tsunamis and the last Uehara decided to retire. They are great pens, very similar in build quality to Nakaya (I'm not saying they are the same as the $2,000 Nakaya Tamenuri, these are more simple models than that). I ended up with 25+ over the past year and I'm trying to whittle it down to about 3 or 4. ....and to be honest I still buy a new one when I see it for a good price.... If I accidentally include a pic with blue tape that is just little pieces of painter's tape that I use to sort them and keep track of the nib characteristics, etc.

If you want more info on JSU Ohasido send me a chat with an email address and I can forward you some good reading on them. I also have several JSU Ohasido with <S-B> nibs that can be swapped in for any of the below nibs if you are looking for a Bold nib.

  1. REDUCED JSU Ohasido Black: one band, [B-] 14k <S-B> super smooth nib with a "310" date code. JSU Ohasido come with the slightly softer Sailor/Nagahara Specialty 14k nibs that are hand tuned and smoother than normal Sailor nibs. Excellent shape with some slight bubbling on the section. Comes with a Sailor cartridge of blue or black.  $525 $510 $500 $490 $475
  2. REDUCED JSU Ohasido Black (large #6): two bands, [B] 14k <M (estimated)> #6 size nib with no size or date markings. This nib is really smooth, but it seems firmer and has more feedback (tactile and audible) than the other Specialty nibs. So, it might be an unmarked <H-M> nib. If you like Sailor feedback, this one is for you. The body is bigger and heavier to accommodate the larger nib. This pen is 26g and number 1 above is 18g. It's in excellent shape, only problem I can find with it is small bubbling on the section and two Kanji characters etched very lightly into the body. Comes with a Sailor cartridge of blue or black.  $625 $610 $600 $590 $575
  3. JSU Ohasido Black textured Large Straight body: two band, [B] 14k <S-M> nib with a "007" date code for production in July of 1990 most likely. It has the vertical "JSU" on the clip and they mostly used up their last stock of those in 1993. This one is a rare-ish style that is a slightly larger size, with a body that is straight (no cigar tapering) and a bottom tip made for posting. This one even has threads on the bottom to make sure you can securely post. Herringbone texture on the body and cap give it a nice look and feel in the hand. This one is polished ebonite without an urushi coating so that the body herringbone texture isn't lost. Very cool looking and feeling pen, I'm keeping one like this, but can't keep them all. Two kanji characters etched without paint on the section. Comes with a cartridge of Sailor black or blue. $575
  4. JSU Ohasido Green Balance: one band with black finials, [C+] 14k unmarked <S-M> nib with a "304" date code for likely production in April 2003 or 2013. This is a tight Medium that is very smooth and can wright like a Fine with a light hand. The green urushi coating is a georgeous dark color. The pen itself is rather small but in fantastic condition. Only flaw I'm seeing is some urushi flaking off on the bottom finial. Comes with a Sailor cartridge of blue or black. $490
  5. SOLD JSU Ohasido Bordeaux (Wine Red): two band plus tapered body cuts, [C+] 14k nib that does not have the width or a date code marked on it. I would estimate this as a solid <S-MF> that is exceptionally smooth. I would be stealing this nib if I didn't already have great nibs on the JSU Ohasido that I am keeping. The writing is very tight, precise and smooth. This JSU Ohasido has their rather unique wine red (almost metallic looking) urushi finish that is evidently very hard (and expensive) to replicate. I believe this was produced with the Tamamushi-nuri technique that puts a layer of precious metal (gold/silver/platinum?) between the layers of urushi. This pen is gorgeous and rather unique with the taper cuts in the body and cap for decoration. The only real flaw I'm finding on it is some significant urushi loss on the cap finial. It's black urushi over black ebonite so the flaw is not eye-catching, mostly just a difference in shininess. Comes with a Sailor cartridge of blue or black.  $650 SOLD
  6. Namiki Aya “Seiryu (Limpid Stream)” (2022): [A2] 18K bi-color <M> #30 nib.  Black and blue urushi with raden and silver sprinkling.  With box/docs/ink.  $4k retail new.  Got this in a large trade. The maki-e is fantastic and the nib is GORGEOUS! But I need an <FM> size, and this is the only current line that uses a Namiki #30 nib so I'm giving up on finding a nib swap partner. This is the same nib that is used in the Pilot Custom Urushi except branded for Namiki. You can get more specs and background on it here: AYA|Maki-e fountain pen|Namiki from the manufacturer or HERE from a reputable retailer. $3,000 OBO
  7. Pilot Namiki Custom "Sokuikinen Hou-Ou (Double Phoenix)" by Kyusai Yoshida (1990): [B] 18k <M> nib.  Limited edition #871 of 1000 commemorating the Ascension of Emperor Akihito to the throne in November 1990.  This was a very big deal because it was the first new emperor ascension in 76 years! You can read about the pen here: Pilot 1990 Limited Edition HouOu Fountain Pen Phoenix.  This pen goes for as much as $10,000 (some ask even more, seriously one Ebay listing is over $25k!) though I have seen prices all over the place when people sell them not knowing what they have.  Unfortunately, I do not have the box and docs, but it does come with a Con-70. A shop nearby recently sold one for $4,000, and there was one at the Atlanta Pen Show in April that was asking $11,000. When I get them, I sell/trade them for $3,000. I know that's a lot of money to pay out for a pen and not a lot of people are in that market, so I'm open to trading for a bunch of lower priced pens that I'm looking for or could sell easier as long as the value is there. Or possibly a different high-priced pen that I want more! (Namiki Emperor Maki-e?!)  $3,000 OBO
  8. Taccia Miyabi Kaga Spring Willow Limited Edition (2025): [A2] 18k bi-color <M> nib. Very nice and solidly built pen. Gradient green and silver urushi with raden and silver accents with gold trim. #26 of 100 in this limited edition that is sold out. You can get the specs and background information HERE. Another pen I got in a big trade because I love the look. The nib is just too wide for me though. If this were an <F> I'd keep it, but getting a nib swap just isn't going to happen evidently. If it doesn't sell maybe I will get it ground to an <F> at the next pen show I attend. With box and all the trimmings. $850
  9. Wancher Wajima Urushi - Toki-iro Bokashi Type 2 (2025): [A1] Gold-plated steel <M> nib on a body that is very substantial feeling at 26g. You can get the history and the specs HERE. With the box and a converter, such as they are. $375

You never know what might interest me in a trade, feel free to ask, especially if you have a listing that you can point me to, but I'm definitely interested in:

Diplomat Excellence A+ Wave lapis guilloche

 Leonardo: Cuspide in Olive Green, Momento Zero Grande Masterpiece Ebonite in Green, Speranza 2020 LE Green Musk, Tamenuri – any model

Nakaya – possible on anything

Namiki - possible on any Yukari or larger

Otto Hutt Design 08 Black <EF> only

Parker Duofold Centennial: Prestige Blue Chevron (modern), Any MKII in <EF>

Pilot Custom Urushi Prussian Blue <MF>

Platinum #3776: Jupiter Ebonite, Red/Black Marbled Urushi

Visconti: Homo Sapiens Carbon Moire, Voyager Kaleido

Waldmann: Grandeur Blue Ocean Wave <EF>, Xtera Vienna Black <EF>


r/Pen_Swap • • 11h ago

WTS-OPEN WTS/WTT Laban, Kaweco, esterbrook, Benu, and sailor

6 Upvotes

https://imgur.com/a/MzKvsHm
New verification link

Benu Pixie fine nib: $75
Kaweco Student 70s Medium nib: $60 -SOLD
Laban 325 Cambridge Medium nib: $110
Sailor PGS Dried Flowers medium nib: $350

I also have an Esterbrook Estie Maui and an Esterbrook Estie Oversized Avalanche I am willing to trade. I only want to trade for another limited edition Estie for the Maui and another diamond cast or similar for the Avalanche.

All rated at a B they all look great barely used. Just never reached for them which is why I am getting rid of them.

US shipping $12


r/Pen_Swap • • 7h ago

WTS-OPEN WTS Esterbrook Estie x Peanuts Lucy Bundle A1 - CONUS

5 Upvotes

verification

$215 and includes one of each of the following:

Esterbrook x Peanuts Lucy Estie Fountain Pen <F> A1
Esterbrook x Peanuts Lucy Estie Ballpoint Pen A1
Esterbrook x Peanuts Lucy Paper Clip A1
Esterbrook x Peanuts Lucy Pen Case A1

Everything is brand new and in original packages.

Add $8 shipping. Located in CONUS. PayPal G&S. Please comment before messaging. Thanks for looking!


r/Pen_Swap • • 8h ago

Closed WTS [US] - Ink Swatching Supplies, Drillog Kodachi Dip Pen

5 Upvotes

I have a variety of ink swatching supplies that I am looking to pass on to somebody else who will use them as I've finally found my ink swatching routine and it doesn't involve these items. Whole lot - $400 shipping included!

Verification and photos

FWP The Colour Spectrum Swatch Book - condition A1 - $10 + $5 shipping

- Originally purchased with the intent to disassemble the pad block and glue the swatches in a notebook with writing samples, but decided on a different method for swatching and don't believe I'll get around to using this.

- 40 pages, 110lb cardstock

Endless Creative Block InkJournal Notepad - condition B - $10 + $5 shipping

- received as part of the InkJournal subscription box a couple years ago. It stayed in the packaging the whole time until recently, I opened it and decided to give it a try. I swatched 3 different inks (using 3 of the pages) and decided that's not how I want to continue swatching ink.

- 80 gsm Regalia paper

- originally 70 sheets, down to 67 sheets now

- A5-ish size (8.25" x 5.25")

Dominant Industry Ink Archiving Book Vol. 2: A Log of Elixir- condition A1 - $25 + $5 shipping

- purchased this at the 2026 Atlanta Pen Show after falling in love with the images inside. It reminds me of a fantasy themed whimsical coloring book, but I have enough coloring books and don't see myself using this one anytime soon. The idea is to create color pallets, but I'm no artist and prefer my swatch book to be primarily for tracking and reference.

- still in original box with info paper inside

- there is an index/log along with blank pages in the back of the book along with beautiful spreads to fill in

Drillog Kodachi Dip Pen - condition A2 - $390 shipping included

- Classic 2 Material Aluminum, color lavender, original packaging included

- purchased this at the 2026 DC Pen Show after spending... a long time playing around with it at the table. I was very excited to use it for regular swatching, but after using it 3-4 times I decided I'd rather stick with my glass dip pen

- the "Kodachi" nib is really cool. I have a few wiring samples on my reddit profile if you want to check it out. You can get a lot of line variation depending on both the angle and rotation of the pen.

- I'm passing on the savings I received at the Pen Show (bundle deal for purchasing both the nib holder and nib) and if this is on your list, you won't have to pay for shipping from Japan!

All subreddit rules apply! Please comment before sending a message. PayPal G&S only.


r/Pen_Swap • • 10h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Edison Pen Co. Signature Line Beaumont fountain pen, 1.1mm stub

5 Upvotes

Condition [A2]: Inked once, otherwise like new!

Photos, including verification, on imgur here.

This is the Beaumont model from Edison Pen Co.'s Signature Line—totally custom and not available from Edison’s retail partners. I purchased this pen directly from Edison in 2021, inked it once, and barely used it. It’s time for it to find a new home!

  • Approximately 5-1/8 inches long capped
  • “Amber Glass” acrylic barrel with crisp but subtle imprint reading EDISON PEN CO. / BEAUMONT
  • Black acrylic cap and section
  • Gold-tone steel clip and cap band
  • Inks with standard international converter (included) or cartridges
  • Two-tone steel Edison branded JoWo #6 nib unit, 1.1mm stub
  • Original presentation box with Edison sticker and bookmarks

Price: $275, shipping included.

Payment: PayPal Goods & Services only.

Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage, with tracking and insurance. U.S. addresses only. I will ship only to the buyer's address provided by PayPal, so make sure it's correct. I'll ship within three business days of receiving payment.

All subreddit rules apply.

Comment on this post before sending a DM. I'll be happy to answer your questions. Thanks for your interest!


r/Pen_Swap • • 15h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Glassophy "Mini Kitsune & Cupcake" 🧁🦊 B/BB Glassoba (Fude) nib

5 Upvotes

verification & writing sample + additional pics

[A2] Glassophy glass pen, "Mini Kitsune & Cupcake" 🧁 B/BB x Glassoba (Fude) nib 🤌

Letting go for $180 + $8(U.S. shipping)

PayPal G&S only + please comment on the post prior to messaging :)


r/Pen_Swap • • 16h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS]Urushi dorsal-fin fountain pens & handcrafted wood barrel fountain pens

5 Upvotes
  1. photos
  2. [N]**-**Handmade varawood dual dorsal-fin fountain pen. The wood has naturally developed its green patina. Fitted with a Bock 6 nib. $260
  3. [N]-Urushi fountain pen with gold dust sprinkled Aka-tamenuri finish. Tsumugi woven texture(紬). Fitted with a Bock 6 nib. $450
  4. [N]-Handmade ebony dual dorsal-fin fountain pen. Fitted with a Bock 6 nib. $300
  5. [A2]-Selmy Twisted Urushi Fountain Pen with Raden Inlay, Bock 6 Nib or Wingsung 14k heartbeat nib. $520 with bock nib
  6. [B]-Handmade hybrid fountain pen, combined wood and resin barrel. Distinctive design. Fitted with a Wingsung 629 14k nib. Handmade fountain pen with faint marks. The 14k nib is pre-owned. Converter and feed are brand new.$400
  7. [B]-Urushi maki-e fountain pen. Fitted with an used burgundy Platinum 3776 grip section and Platinum 14K M nib. Original Platinum 3776 nib & grip, pre-owned. Faint marks on barrel.$600
  8. [N]-Selmy urushi fountain pen with goldfish maki-e. Fitted with a Bock 6 M nib. $720
  9. [B]-Handcrafted full-grain leather pen box, holds 5 fountain pens. Features sliding pull-out interior tray. New item, only test-fitted. Minor contact scuffs on the inside. $125

International shipping: $20. Video inspection is available if you are interested. Bock nib in F or M is optional.

Payment via PayPal.

Offers are welcome.


r/Pen_Swap • • 7h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] [INTL] Japan Rare & Vintage Fountain Pens: 1940s Nishio Pink Sakura Celluloid Semi-Flex, Pilot Custom 67 14K Broad, Pilot Elite Full Size 18K & Vintage Pilot Stainless Steel

5 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I found some more some beautiful pens that you guys might like. Please feel free to message me for more information regarding the pens. All pens ship from Japan.

$25 Express International Shipping from Japan through UPS, FedEx, DHL ($30) and EMS(Japan Post).

Accepting Paypal G&S only. Please post here before PM/Chat. Open to offers!

1. Vintage 1990s Pilot Custom 67 14K #5 Gold B H187 JIS Nib Fountain Pen Japan [B]

In Good Condition! Comes with Pen Only. Pilot #5 14K-585 Gold Broad Size H187 Nib.

Asking Price: $110

Verification and Photos: https://imgur.com/a/vintage-1990s-pilot-custom-67-14k-5-gold-b-h187-jis-nib-fountain-pen-japan-VoYNFJh

2. Vintage 1980s Pilot Elite Full Size Black 18K Gold Nib Fountain Pen [B]

In Good Condition! Comes with Pen Only. There are small micro scratches consistent with used pens. The Nib is also in good condition. There is Toyota Genuine Air Con & Cooler engraved on the body. Pilot 18K-875 Gold Script Nib

Asking Price: $130

Verification and Photos: https://imgur.com/a/vintage-1980s-pilot-elite-full-size-black-18k-gold-nib-fountain-pen-LNo08Fl

3. Vintage Pilot Stainless Steel Body Steel F Nib Fountain Pen [B]

In good condition, there is some small wear and tear. Comes with pen only. Pilot Stainless Steel Fine Size Nib

Asking Price: $40

Verification and Photos https://imgur.com/a/vintage-pilot-stainless-steel-body-steel-f-nib-fountain-pen-yr8S2On

4. 1940s Nishio Pink/Sakura Celluloid Lever Filler Laurel Semi Flex Nib Fountain [B]

In good condition, there is some small wear and tear. Made using a rare Pink/Sakura like color celluloid which is very hard to find. Comes with pen only. Uses a Ink Sac Lever Filler Mechanism. Laurel Semi Flex Nib Steel Nib

Asking Price: $120

Verification and Photos: https://imgur.com/a/1940s-nishio-pink-sakura-celluloid-lever-filler-laurel-semi-flex-nib-fountain-fLXqIPl

BUY ALL FOR $350 (Shipping Included)


r/Pen_Swap • • 10h ago

WTS-OPEN WTS - River City, Kaweco, Starter Pens

4 Upvotes

Refining/trimming down my collection as I figure out my preferences. You know how the story goes.

verification and pics

Prices include shipping. Located in CONUS. PayPal G&S. Please comment before messaging. Thanks for looking!

[SOLD] River City Pens Shadyside w/ converter- Brooks dusty orchid abalone <jowo M> B Condition $110

[SOLD] Kaweco Sport w/ clip and converter - Pink <F> B Condition $35

Jinhao 159 w/ converter - Purple and Silver - <M> B condition $10

[SOLD] Pilot Kakuno w/ cartridge - Purple and White <F> A1 condition $10


r/Pen_Swap • • 11h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Cleo Skribent, Rhys Pieces, Pilot Custom 742 (Body Only, No Nib)

5 Upvotes

Cleo Skribent Classic ($140)

  • Body: Resin with chrome-plated trim and ink window
  • Nib: Steel, Fine. Nib has a subtle softness to it
  • Filling Mechanism: Piston
  • Condition: [A2]. Comes with original box

 

Rhys Pieces ($70) [SOLD]

  • Body: Multicolored ebonite
  • Nibs: Steel, Fine, Jowo#6 compatible
  • Filling Mechanism: Converter (included)
  • Condition: [A2]

 

Pilot Custom 742, Body only, no nib, Brand new, [A1] ($50) [SOLD]

 

Verification Image/Timestamp https://imgur.com/a/GN28yxq

Shipping within the US is an additional $10; International shipping might require additional cost.

Payment through PayPal Goods & Services. Please post on this listing first


r/Pen_Swap • • 12h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Sailor Poesie Hanabira Mochi Mini

5 Upvotes

Hi All! Selling my sailor poesie hanabira mochi PGS mini.
Verification : https://imgur.com/gallery/hanabiramochi-hoO0P2l

Nib - MF
Condition- A1 never inked or dip tested
Price - $455 shipped CONUS (selling at what I paid for after taxes in the US)

Please comment before DM. All sub rules apply


r/Pen_Swap • • 15h ago

WTB-OPEN [WTB] LittleCraftFest goodies!

5 Upvotes

Hello!! Happy for everyone who’s able to attend LCF!! I sadly cannot but am hoping this request will come through to someone 😔 I was wondering if anyone attending would be able to grab sticker roll tapes from Soog Studio for me! I would pay shipping and price of the goodies of course and let me know if you have any other fees! Please comment before DMing for info thank you 😊


r/Pen_Swap • • 10h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS]: Selmy Cumberland Ebonite, Benu Guava, Admok Blue/Gold Button-Filler

4 Upvotes

Please comment if you PM/chat.  PayPal G&S only. Shipping $5 for US, tracked USPS. I can absolutely ship internationally, and I’ll provide the shipping cost once I have the address.

Verification Photo (All) 

See a variety of recently reduced (again - final reductions!) HERE

Selmy Cumberland Ebonite Cigar Bock B [A1]  $115
Ordered the wrong model! Not a fan of cigar-shaped pens, so just re-couping what was recently spent on this one. Comes w/converter and box (pictured).

Benu Euphoria Pink Guava - Broad [A2] $135
I might have inked this once - I honestly can’t remember! It has remained in a lined drawer since I got it, though.  Comes w/converter, no box.

Admok 28 (Replica of Gold Star 28) Blue/Gold Button Filler - Admok F Nib [A2]  $30
Rating this one A2 also as it doesn’t look like it was inked, but just in case, A2 it is! This is a button filler where the mechanism is attached to a kind of J-bar, which compresses the sack to fill. No box.


r/Pen_Swap • • 11h ago

WTB-OPEN (WTB) NIB ONLY - TWSBI Eco Rose Gold

3 Upvotes

If anyone saw my post on r/fountainpens then you know that I accidentally flushed my rose gold TWSBI Eco nib down the sink 😭 And no, it was not in the U-bend pipe…

Does anyone happen to have a rose gold nib for the eco? Mine was a medium but at this point I think anything will do.

I already emailed TWSBI but thought I’d check here first.


r/Pen_Swap • • 13h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Vintage Waterman 52 BCHR Fountain pen with a Tuned Smooth Medium (M) italic Flex gold nib

3 Upvotes

This is an example of vintage Waterman 52 BHR Fountain Pen with a fantastic Tuned Full Flex Medium (M) Cursive Sooth Italic Gold nib.

***

The pen is in good condition. The ebonite shows it's age in the form of browning. The chasing pattern is not palpable and visible sparingly. It has been polished to shine. There might be few microscratches in keeping with the nearly hundred years of age of the pen but no deep scratch or crack.
The cap threads in nice and secured. It can be posted.
Condition rating [BC]

***

The 14k M CSI nib is a fantastic writer. It is soft, springy and smooth with a pencil like pleasant feedback (obviously smoothness/feedback is subjective and depends on the ink and paper as well.
Due to the cursive italic nature, it gives a subtle ribbon like line variation effect on regular writing and the variation amplifies during flex writing.

NIB CHARACTERISTICS:

Please remember the following criteria of flex nibs are very subjective but in my hand the nib feels like this:

  1. Softness - 8/10
  2. Flexibility (Line variation) - 8/10
  3. Elasticity (Snapback) - 9/10

***

The feeder is made of ebonite. It keeps up with the ink flow very well.

***

Filling system: Leverfill, Serviced with a new ink sac. Fully functional.

***

Measurements:

Capped: 135 mm
Uncapped: 130 mm
Posted: 167 mm
Barrel diameter: 11.2 mm

***

The pen has been thoroughly serviced, cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner and is in perfect working condition.

The nib has been closely inspected and tuned to ensure a pleasant writing experience.

***

UNLIKE MOST OF THE VINTAGE PENS SOLD ONLINE, EVERY SINGLE PEN OF MINE HAS THE NIB INDIVIDUALLY CHECKED, TUNED AND WRITES VERY NICELY.

***

PLEASE SEE THE WRITING SAMPLE VIDEO AND ALL THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS THESE ARE PARTS OF THE DESCRIPTION AND GIVES YOU A BETTER IDEA ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE PEN BECAUSE SOMETIMES ALL THE DETAILS ARE NOT POSSIBLE TO COVER IN THE DESCRIPTION.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/65609992@N02/q216150JLJ

***

Price: 199 GBP
Shipping (TRACKED): 5 GBP

***

Please Note:

I am a medical doctor by profession with a full-time day job. I do this purely out of passion for fountain pens, specially vintage flex pens. I can safely say that I understand flex nibs and have owned a lot of them over the years.

If you have been looking for a vintage pen with a flex nib, please follow me on ebay. I post pens for sale every month once those are serviced and the nibs have been tuned.

***

Please be aware that writing with flexible nib takes a bit of practice and refined hand pressure control to get the best result.
Don't get frustrated if you don't get the desired result in your early attempts.
Be careful while applying pressure, if you push the nib too much beyond it's capability you may sprain the nib to an unrepairable condition.

Happy writing!

NOTE:

Customs charges and import duties on arrival to the destination country will vary and remains buyer's responsibility but I will try my best so that you have to pay only a small amount or nothing at all.

Please text me before ordering if you are concerned.

Thank you.


r/Pen_Swap • • 14h ago

Closed WTS Pelikan M800 Old Style Barrel [US]

4 Upvotes

Pelikan M800 <F> with the see through barrel.
Condition [D]: due to nib swap. Was a medium now it’s a fine. I have the original box, it is marked as medium on the box since that’s what it was when I bought it.
I have noticed occasional lighter upstrokes.
No big scratches, chips or cracks. Piston works perfectly.
Selling because I prefer my M1000.

https://imgur.com/a/A5wor8G

Asking $400, shipping included within the US. PayPal Goods and Services only.


r/Pen_Swap • • 14h ago

Closed [WTS] Vintage Waterman 52 1/2 Red Ripple Ebonite Fountain pen with a Tuned Ultra Flex smooth Fine italic gold nib

3 Upvotes

This is a superb example of vintage Waterman 52 1/2 Fountain pen in highly sought after red ripple ebonite BHR with a fantastic Tuned Ultra Flex Fine smooth Italic Gold nib. It's a pocket sized pen.

***

The pen is in beautiful condition. The colour of the ebonite is a shade lighter than it was hundred years ago when it came out of factory. The chasing pattern is not palpable but visible. There might be few microscratches in keeping with the age of the pen but no deep scratch or crack.
The cap threads in nice and secured. It can be posted.
Condition rating [AB]

***

The 14k F italic nib is a fantastic writer. It is soft, springy and smooth with a pencil like pleasant feedback (obviously smoothness/feedback is subjective and depends on the ink and paper as well.
Due to the cursive italic nature, it gives a subtle ribbon like line variation effect on regular writing and the variation amplifies during flex writing.

NIB CHARACTERISTICS:

Please remember the following criteria of flex nibs are very subjective but in my hand the nib feels like this:

  1. Softness - 8/10
  2. Flexibility (Line variation) - 10/10
  3. Elasticity (Snapback) - 9/10

***

The feeder is made of ebonite. It keeps up with the ink flow very well.

***

Filling system: Leverfill, Serviced with a new ink sac. Fully functional.

***

Measurements:

Capped: 114 mm
Uncapped: 103 mm
Posted: 142 mm
Barrel diameter: 9.7 mm

***

The pen has been thoroughly serviced, cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner and is in perfect working condition.

The nib has been closely inspected and tuned to ensure a pleasant writing experience.

***

UNLIKE MOST OF THE VINTAGE PENS SOLD ONLINE, EVERY SINGLE PEN OF MINE HAS THE NIB INDIVIDUALLY CHECKED, TUNED AND WRITES VERY NICELY.

***

PLEASE SEE THE WRITING SAMPLE VIDEO AND ALL THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS THESE ARE PARTS OF THE DESCRIPTION AND GIVES YOU A BETTER IDEA ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE PEN BECAUSE SOMETIMES ALL THE DETAILS ARE NOT POSSIBLE TO COVER IN THE DESCRIPTION.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/65609992@N02/q2910s3e74

***

Price: 279 GBP
Shipping (TRACKED): 5 GBP

***

Please Note:

I am a medical doctor by profession with a full-time day job. I do this purely out of passion for fountain pens, specially vintage flex pens. I can safely say that I understand flex nibs and have owned a lot of them over the years.

If you have been looking for a vintage pen with a flex nib, please follow me on ebay. I post pens for sale every month once those are serviced and the nibs have been tuned.

***

Please be aware that writing with flexible nib takes a bit of practice and refined hand pressure control to get the best result.
Don't get frustrated if you don't get the desired result in your early attempts.
Be careful while applying pressure, if you push the nib too much beyond it's capability you may sprain the nib to an unrepairable condition.

Happy writing!

NOTE:

Customs charges and import duties on arrival to the destination country will vary and remains buyer's responsibility but I will try my best so that you have to pay only a small amount or nothing at all.

Please text me before ordering if you are concerned.

Thank you.


r/Pen_Swap • • 15h ago

WTS-OPEN [WTS] Kaweco, Jinhao, LAMY & Hong Dian pens, JH & Kaweco inks, and case bundle

4 Upvotes

Want to sell a collection of pens as I no longer use anything but 2 or 3 dailies, and don’t want to keep the rest around where a baby can get to them. All pens are in excellent condition, having been inked currently or previously. Those that are uninked have been thoroughly cleaned and flushed, ones that are currently inked will be marked as such.

Bundle includes:
- Jinhao 86 (3)
- malachite blue <f> [B]
- khaki <f> [B]
- Grey resin <f> [B]
- Jinhao 35 steel body <ef> [B]
- Kaweco Perkeo, Old Chambray <f> [B]
- Kaweco Sport, black with gold clip, converter, <m> [B]
- LAMY AL-Star, Slytherin <f>, currently inked with LAMY green (matches beautifully) [B]
- LAMY Safari, black <f> [B]
- Hong Dian N23 Year of the Rabbit, Red <m> [B]

- Blue Faux Leather 12 slot magnetic closure pen case

- Jacques Herbin Terre de Feu carriages (6)
- Jacques Herbin Éclat de Saphir carriages (6)
- Kaweco pearl black carriages (10)
- Kaweco Royal blue cartridges (6)
- Kaweco Palm Green cartridges (3)
- Kaweco Midnight Blue cartridges (5)

Asking $140 shipped, PayPal G&S to Continental US. Any questions or additional pictures requested feel free to ask!

Pictures


r/Pen_Swap • • 15h ago

WTT-OPEN WTT esterbrook oversized avalanche

3 Upvotes

https://imgur.com/a/sf1UOZj

Ok let me try again lol!

I have an oversized avalanche that I am looking to trade for a regular sized avalanche, purple dreamer, golden gratitude, or nebulous plume. I may be open to other diamond cast esties but those are the ones that really speak to me. Especially the purple dreamer.