Faber Castell 5564, Germany, c. 1960, executive black with clip and band gold plated, on the top the Osmia logo with a white diamond inside a circle, on the cap engraved Faber Castell and on the body Germany 5564 M (indicating the model and nib size), ink window with black stripes, solid 14-kt gold nib, medium point, engraved Faber Castell, with the profile of the Osmia logo and in the center the number 3 and below 14 Kt 585, piston filling. Near mint #612 $usd 170

Osmia was founded in 1919 by Hermann Böhler. It managed to establish itself as one of the highest quality feather manufacturers in Germany, coming directly into competition with brands such as Montblanc and Pelikan. Following a gradual takeover that began in 1935, Faber-Castell bought the whole of Osmia in 1951

Osmia 663, Germany, late 1950s and early 1960s, a time of transition where Faber-Castell manufactured the instruments but kept the Osmia brand and logo due to its excellent reputation for high quality. The model 663 represents the peak of that union, combining Osmia’s precision engineering with the massive distribution of Faber-Castel. The cap with the typical clip finished in the shape of a snake head, and the Osmia logo of a diamond framed in a circle on the top, on the barrel engraved the name of both companies: Osmia with its logo and the number 663 and separately A.W. Faber Castell Dossenheim Heidelberg G.M.B.H. It has a dark red ink window with black lines diagonally and is piston filled. The 14Kt gold nib is a smooth fine point, with an excellent iridium, and has an engraving Osmia and a logo with a 3 in the center. Excellent condition, #1966 $usd180

Tropen Gold 500, Germany, c. 1950, in executive black with elaborate clip tiered on three levels and "Tropen" engraved on the section closest to the top of the cap, a wide band with Greek guard design plated with gold, on the top engraved the "T" and on the side a profile of a palm. On the barrel a perfect green ink window. Comes with its original medium point 14 Kt gold nib, with smooth stroke and great flexibility, custom crafted by the prestigious firm Degussa for the high-end models of Tropen. Piston filling. NOS mint, great juicy nib #1394 $usd 190

Tropen, Germany, c. 1950's, executive black with high quality decorated gold plated clip and band, "Tropen Scholar" engraved on one  side of the cap, on the other Made in Germany, green ink window, fine point nib printed  Tropen Iridium Nichroma. The removable blind cap reveals the knob of a piston fill system. A bit longer than a Pelikan M400. No signs of use, never inked. #2615 $USD 90

Kaweco Elite, Germany, late 1930's, great example in high quality celluloid, with geometric engravings style Guilloché, the clip finished in the form of a snake's head, inscribed Kaweco and with the logo of the circle divided into three parts at the top, on the top of the cap a metal insert with the same logo containing the letters KA WE CO distributed in each section, near the cap lip a gold wide decorated band, on the barrel engraved Kaweco Elite, red ink window, piston filling, probably due to restrictions of the use of gold has a vintage amber glass nib feather installed. Piston charger. A high-quality pen, in very good condition, crisp guilloche and engraving. #2125 $usd 185

Aurora Hastil, Italy, c. 1980, designed by by the famous Italian architect Marco Zanuso. Known for its sleek, minimalist design and technical precision earned a place in the Museum of Modern Art(MoMA) in New York.This pen is completely gold plated, godron pattern, with a spring loaded clip that fits flush with the cap, and inserts at the end of the barrel that keep the cap from ever touching the barrel when it's posted, nib is 14 kt gold, medium point, filling with cartridge or converter included (also accepts Parker). The pen is in mint NOS condition with no signs of use, comes with a converter in its original green velvet presentation case #1532 $USD 230

Aurora Hastil, Italy, c. 1970, designed by by the famous Italian architect Marco Zanuso. It has a cylinder steel body made upon a single block steel cylinder in a very unique, futuristic style. Due to its unique design, the Hastill is shown at the Industrial Design Department of the Museum of Modern Art of New York (the MOMA).This pen is made of satin finish steel, has a spring loaded clip that fits flush with the cap, and insets at the end of the barrel that keep the cap from ever touching the barrel when it's posted, nib is white gold 14 kt, medium point, serila number engraved on the grip, filling with cartridge or converter (also accepts Parker). Mint or near mint iin its original brushed aluminum tube/cylinder with its papers and converter #1451 $USD 195

Caran d´Ache Ecridor Yacht Club, Geneva, Switzerland, full size elegant hexagonal pen completely rhodinated and decorated with guilloche. Rhodium is a precious metal of high value, belonging to Platinum family, very resistant and of high reflectance. The Ecridor Yacht Club model is a tribute to the technical exploits and high speeds of sailing competitions. The name Caran d'Ache is engraved in ten letters of the code of international maritime signals on one of the sides while the others shows a delicate guilloche 'rigging' motif. The nib is a medium point also rodhinated. Cartridge or converter (included) filling. Closed with cap: 136.5 mm, open with cap posted: 170 mm, diameter: 10 mm. Mint, never used in presentation hard box and certificate. #3098 $USD 210

Cartier Must Trinity, France, silver plated with white, rose and yellow gold plated Cartier Trinity band and dark red lacquer on the center of the clip, marked Must de Cartier on the top of the cap and a serial number on the end of the barrel, 18 Kt gold nib medium point, comes with a removible converter to use bottle ink. Longitud 13,6 cm, diameter about 1cm, weight 30g. Light use marks, no brassing, the box correspond to a Cartier Must ballpoint. Overall excellent #2647 $USD 280

Lamy CP1 Platinum, this model is an upgrade from the original CP1, replacing the matte black lacquer finish with a ribbed pattern, with a  luxurious highly-polished platinum finish. The cylindrical body has a sprung, axle mounted clip made of solid stainless steel. It comes with an interchangeable bi-color 14k gold nib, Medium size. Compared to most high-end pens that typically have a larger profile, the CP1 Shiny Platinum provides a slim and luxurious alternative for all your daily use. Built off the Bauhaus philosophy of clear, functional, modern design, the company is an international leader in superior pens. Mint, unused, comes with box, certificate, use instructions, a blue LAMY ink cartridge, and a LAMY Z27 converter. #2067 $USD 220

Rotring 600 hexagonal no longer manufactured, Germany, precision manufactured, hexagonal solid brass body, comfortable to hold contour grip, silver finish, gold plated top of the cap. It is heavy, yet the combination of the weight and balance with the hexagonal design makes it easy to hold the pen steady and level. 18Kt solid gold nib, fine point. Cartridge or converter filling. This pen is brand new old stock, never inked, original box. #1361 $USD 490

Rotring 600, Germany, c. 1990´s, first series, hexagonal matte silver, with knurling on the grip as well as a band in the cap beside de company red ring, on the cap twist dial for denoting the nib size, stainless steel nib, fine point. Cartridge or converter filling. The finish shows slight signs of use, excellent condition, very scarce #3210 $USD 270

Rotring Initial Silver fountain pen, Germany, impressive fountain pen, matte silver (over brass) finish barrel, bright polished chrome cap, spring-loaded clip and barrel trim, Rotring red circle on the top, on the lip imprint “APC system” that stands for “Air Pressure Compensation”, a system of the fountain pen which Rotring claims prevents ink leakage and ensures smooth writing even during flight, cartridge or converter filling. Modern design fine point nib in stainless steel.  Lenght capped 5 5/8”, diameter 9/16”. New old stock #1876 $USD 90

Elysée (Staedtler) Parthenon, Germany.produced by the pen company founded by Paul Dummert in 1925. The 70´s found the company producing high quality pens for other important international pen companies with their own brands. In the 80´s the company launched its own brand Elysee intended to be writing jewels. Top of the line oversize pen, c. 1994, made in brass, different colors lacquer and 18Kt gold plated, unique window pattern, wide gold plated cap band imprinted "Elysée GERMANY 18Kt gold plated", Gold plated innerspring clip with four side prongs above the clip post, two colour 18 karat solid gold open nib, with special Élysée logo stamping and platinum plated center, medium point, about 5 5/8 inches long capped and 6 1/8 inches posted, twist converter or standard international cartridges. All of the Parthenon models are fitted with very smooth and wet writing nibs. Mint NOS in presentation box and certificate. Prices varies with color: the black and the blue $USD 230, bimetal sold out and the red $USD 250 - #2491

Levenger Tuxedo, Germany, c. 1980s, sturdy fountain pen with sterling silver cap, ribbed pattern, engraved on the cap lip "Levenger Germany 925", lacquer over brass barrel, back section with fine emgraved pattern, 18Kt solid gold nib, bicolored, decorated with scrolls and engraved "L Levenger 18 Kt M", comes with a converter. No signs of use, flawless #2597 $USD 170
Lamy 26P, West Germany, c. 1960s, brushed steel, unual clip with a slit  finished in a black dot, the L on the black end of the barrel, Lamy 26P West Germany engraved on the cap lip, smooth steel nib broadish medium point, fitted with a converter. Near mint, scarce model #2305 $USD 85
Rotring 600 series hexagonal no longer manufactured, precision manufactured, Germany, hexagonal solid brass body, comfortable to hold contour grip, with a matte black finish It is heavy, yet the combination of the weight and balance with the hexagonal design makes it easy to hold the pen steady and level. Smooth medium point nib. Cartridge or converter (not included) filling. Near mint . #2988 $USD 180
Rotring Tiku, Germany, c. 1950, stylo, (writing tip consisting of a metal tube with a fine wire inside to regulate ink flow), cap, grip and  barrel blue and black marble, translucent amber and blue chunks ink window, stepped clip,  the brand characteristic red band, piston filler. Very good, rare #1542 $USD 140.