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Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 79 - 1960s Parker 45 Pen and Pencil Set
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Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 79 - 1960s Parker 45 Pen and Pencil Set

On the slab today is this beautiful 1960s Parker 45 Pen and Pencil set. I restored them both and they are for sale for $120US plus shipping. Contact me at inkquiringminds@gmail.com if you are interested. PayPal only. Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review. If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds/post/1960s-parker-45-fountain-pen-and-pencil-set-120us Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/3MoceFmL3Zc Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:15 - Introduction 00:51 - Triage the 45 04:15 - Polishing the Body 05:40 - Writing Sample 06:29 - History of the Parker 45 07:12 - Thoughts Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality! - Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players - Music licensed by: John Harrison - Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0 CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
Murray's Moments 10: Pelikan M600 Glauco Cambon
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Murray's Moments 10: Pelikan M600 Glauco Cambon

Yes! It is another Murray's Moments fountain pen review. Murray has generously loaned his new Pelikan M600 Glauco Cambon pen for review. Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review. If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Pelikan's Perch: https://thepelikansperch.com/ Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/hjYJ02xjSNg Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Introduction 04:06 - Size Comparisons 04:45 - Weight Comparisons M600 05:31 - Nib Comparisons 06:03 - Measurements 06:20 - Writing Sample Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality! - Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players - Music licensed by: John Harrison - Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0 CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 78 - Parker 51 Vac vs Aero
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Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 78 - Parker 51 Vac vs Aero

In this resurrection, I compare the Parker 51 Vacumatic to the Parker 51 Aerometric. Which is best? Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review. If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/B5rTaZQI2ng Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:14 - Introduction 00:47 - Vac vs Aero 01:51 - Other Restorations This Week 02:21 - Aerometric 03:05 - Vacumatic Before Restoration 03:22 - Vacumatic Restored 03:51 - Lifetime Warranties 04:52 - Examine the Vacumatic 06:41 - Examining the Aerometric 08:31 - Likes and Dislikes of Vac vs Aero 09:48 - Filling the Vac 10:26 - Writing Sample 11:15 - Thoughts Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality! - Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players - Music licensed by: John Harrison - Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0 CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
Platinum Curidas vs Nahvalur Eclipse: Which is Best?
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Platinum Curidas vs Nahvalur Eclipse: Which is Best?

I borrowed my friend's Platinum Curidas to compare with the new Nahvalur Eclipse. Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review. If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community DISCOUNT CODES! Get 10% off your purchase from APPELBOOM by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from CULT PENS: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Get 10% your purchase from STILFORM.CA by using the code DOUGLAS10: https://stilform.ca Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/CWEVDtxrHSc Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:13 - Introduction 01:17 - About the Curidas 01:57 - Parts & Features of the Curidas 04:27 - Curidas Disassembly 06:32 - Compare Curidas to the Eclipse 07:40 - Size Comparisons 08:57 - Writing Samples Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality! - Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players - Music licensed by: John Harrison - Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0 CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 77 - Converting a Parker 51 Aerometric to Cartridges
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Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 77 - Converting a Parker 51 Aerometric to Cartridges

In this resurrection I show you how to convert a Parker 51 Aerometric to accept Parker cartridges using a brass adapter. Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review. If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community Get 10% off your purchase from Appelboom by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from Cult Pens: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/VpW5BOw79R8 Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:14 - Introduction 02:37 - Parts and Features of the P51 Aerometric 11:01 - Writing Sample Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality! - Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players - Music licensed by: John Harrison - Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0 CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
Inkquiring Minds Live Stream October 5, 2024
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Inkquiring Minds Live Stream October 5, 2024

Thank you to everyone who participated today! It was a wonderful chat! Inkquiring Minds is LIVE every first Saturday of the month at 10am Pacific Time. Come join us and chat about everything related to fountain pens! If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! https://youtube.com/@InkquiringMinds Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. The link below is an affiliate link from which I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I am now an AFFILIATE of Goldspot Pens. If you shop Goldspot online, please use this link to help support my channel! https://goldspot.com?aff=8 JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join Links: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths.pdf Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community Get 10% off your purchase from Appelboom by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from Cult Pens: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtube.com/live/D9Sq0HWrWC8 Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: Let’s connect: YouTube - https://youtube.com/@InkquiringMinds Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/2p8w6kss Instagram – douglasrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring" (La primavera) Allegro (in E major) by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality! - Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players - Music licensed by: John Harrison - Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0 CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
Inkquiring Minds Live Stream October 5, 2024
Inkquiring Minds

Inkquiring Minds Live Stream October 5, 2024

Thank you to everyone who participated today! It was a wonderful chat! Inkquiring Minds is LIVE every first Saturday of the month at 10am Pacific Time. Come join us and chat about everything related to fountain pens! If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! https://youtube.com/@InkquiringMinds Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. The link below is an affiliate link from which I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I am now an AFFILIATE of Goldspot Pens. If you shop Goldspot online, please use this link to help support my channel! https://goldspot.com?aff=8 JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join Links: Richard Binder's Stroke Widths Chart (pdf): http://www.richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths.pdf Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community Get 10% off your purchase from Appelboom by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from Cult Pens: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtube.com/live/D9Sq0HWrWC8 Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: Let’s connect: YouTube - https://youtube.com/@InkquiringMinds Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/2p8w6kss Instagram – douglasrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring" (La primavera) Allegro (in E major) by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality! - Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players - Music licensed by: John Harrison - Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0 CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 76 - Doug's Antique Road Show 2
10:15
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Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 76 - Doug's Antique Road Show 2

Today, instead of a resurrection, I'm looking at three vintage fountain pens I purchased while traveling! If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos! JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!): https://goldspot.com?aff=8 Links: Inkquiring Minds Website Pen Sales: https://djrathbun.wixsite.com/inkquiring-minds Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020 My favourite brick 'n mortar pen and stationery store; Reids! https://reidstationers.com/ Listen to my music at SoundClick: https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777 My YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community Get 10% off your purchase from Appelboom by using the code FRIEND at checkout! https://appelboom.com/ Get 10% off your purchase from Cult Pens: https://tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: https://tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/lMdIU80BtKg Watch next – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:13 - Introduction 00:46 - Waterman's Stalwart 04:03 - Eversharp Kingswood 07:06 - Parker 45 Pen & Pencil Set Let’s connect: Instagram – douglasrathbun Twitter – @djrathbun Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality! - Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players - Music licensed by: John Harrison - Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0 CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.

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