Vintage pens – quality and guarantee

The brand name "Nova" is most commonly associated with the Italian stationery manufacturer Grifos (or one of its subcontractors). Italy, especially the areas around Vicenza and Arezzo, is world-renowned for its silverwork. Many Italian manufacturers produced pens marked "Nova," often in small batches, specifically for the European market. This pen was made in Vicenza, marked with the metal stamp * 1776 VI. Its nib is Bock flex.

The Lamy Dialog 3 is a unique, premium-quality German fountain pen. It features a unique twist mechanism: the gold nib slides gently out of the body, then retracts after use and automatically closes with a small door that prevents it from drying out. Its minimalist, elegant form and comfortable grip reflect the Bauhaus tradition. Brand new.

Cross Century is one of the best-known and longest-produced writing instrument series, first introduced in the United States in the late 1940s. The classic, slim-shaped pen is manufactured in Ireland in a Cross Century Sterling Silver version with a 14-carat nib and can be used with a converter or cartridge.

The 2011 Van Gogh collection is made of natural resin. Its colours are uniquely blended, inspired by the colours of the oil paints used by Van Gogh. The cap is magnetic, the converter Dupont. Everyday working model, in new condition, with one year guarantee.

The Skyline - introduced in the early 1940s and discontinued in 1948 - was one of the most popular fountain pens of its time. Its unconventional style and high-quality nib made it a favourite with fountain pen writers. Its cap was celluloid and its clip was gold-plated. The pen is in perfect condition and can be tried before receipt.

In the 1970s, Dupont began producing pens at the request of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who asked for a ballpoint pen to match her Dupont lighter. This led to the creation of the Dupont Classique, designed by Jean Malamoud. Due to its lacquered metal body, the pen is heavier than average. It comes with the original converter and case, along with a one-year warranty.

The S.T. Dupont Fidelio is a stylish pen, a classically elegant writing instrument and a perfect accessory for discerning gentlemen and ladies. The pen has never been used and is in like-new condition. It was purchased in 2001 and is offered for sale with its original papers and case, along with a one-year warranty.

The Platinum 3776 Urushi Maki-e shown in the picture is a hand-painted fountain pen with a poppy motif, made in 2012. Crafted by Japanese artisans using the traditional urushi lacquer technique and decorated with maki-e gold powder, each piece is a unique work of art. With its gold nib and finely detailed design, the pen offers a comfortable writing experience and stands as a rare treasure for collectors and discerning writing enthusiasts.

Reform was the first brand on the German (later West German) market to use injection molding in fountain pen manufacturing. The company also supplied complete writing systems and components to many other well-known manufacturers. The Memo brand, belonging to Reform, features a piston-filling mechanism, gold-plated cap and nib. The pen is unused, in like-new condition, and suitable for everyday writing. It comes with a case and a one-year warranty.