Pre-Owned Pens

Solid sterling silver Cross Century pens don't turn up as often as they used to. It is in great working order with a blue refill. Advance it by twisting the tail cap. You'll see the cursive script Cross logo on the clip. The top of the pen is marked "Sterling Silver / Made in U.S.A." Silver scratches easily, and there is a 3/4-inch segment in the middle of the pen with a lot of scratches that are short, running horizontally, as this pen is standing on its tip vertically. 13.2cm.

The hallmark of any Montegrappa pen is its stunning celluloid. Playing with the light, flakes of blue brilliance flare and fade in the stunning cobalt blue of this Montegrappa Espressione fountain pen. It looks almost new with hardly any trace of use. It comes with a standard international converter and can use like cartridges. You will write more of a fine line with a whisper of feedback, even though the steel nib is marked medium. In addition to the color, we love how the cap screws on to the tail so that we can post the cap without fear of wear or damage. 13.8cm capped.

We believe this is an early Retro 51 rollerball pen from before the birth of the popular Tornado line. It has a firm-fitting snap cap, but the cap and barrel spin freely when engaged. It is odd, as they are locked tightly together. This pen is in good cosmetic condition. You fill it with standard rollerball refills, like the ones used by Waterman a many other brands. 14.2cm capped.

Our eyes about popped out of our heads when we saw that TWISBI Ecos in transparent orange were limited editions now getting more than $230 on a famed auction site that shall not be named. We offer one such pen here that has been cleaned and readied for a new home. Only light wear on the pen and no internal staining. Click the headline for a close-up to see its "B" steel nib. You will find it to be a surprisingly smooth nib that sings a little as it glide along the page. 13.9cm capped.

You don't need to be a hunchback with a heart of gold to find sanctuary in this Montblanc Writers Edition Victor Hugo ballpoint pen. French novelist Victor Hugo wrote incredible classics such as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Les Miserables." Paris' beloved Notre Dame cathedral plays a significant roll in Hugo's works, and it arches and windows feature prominently in this limited edition ballpoint pen. Numbered 05465 or 10,300, this authentic Montblanc pen comes with its original boxes and papers. If the pen was used, it doesn't show it. Like new! 14cm capped.

Germany's "other" luxury pen company has a close connection with wood. Faber-Castell says it is the first company to invent the modern wood and graphite pencil back in the 1700s. As such, it loves incorporating wood into its designs such as the Faber-Castell E-Motion pen line. Our pen is gently used and made of pear wood. Twist the tail cone to advance or retract the working, black Parker-style refill. Unscrew the nose cone to replace the refill when it is needed. The pocket clip appears to be on a hinge or spring to easy put it in your breast pocket or loop in a bag or briefcase. 12.5cm capped.

John F. Kennedy was truly one of a kind: a naval war hero from WWII, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, senator, young, idealistic and president. His legacy remains long after his life was so tragically cut short. Montblanc Great Characters John F. Kennedy pens pay tribute to the man with a bold ballpoint pen near the size of a LeGrand but so much more regal in burgundy and large gold-plated trim. Our preowned pen is guaranteed authentic, and it includes its original boxes and papers. It writes well with its black ballpoint refill. On the upper piece of the golden trim near the clip there are some light scratches from use. They are easy to miss if you aren't looking for them. The rest of the pen looks great.

The roaring '20s were such a fantastic time for automobile racing. The technology was evolving quickly and no race course was too dangerous. Italy's 1000 Miglia (1000-mile Race) was a huge international challenge, tempting the world's greatest drivers to its inaugural run in 1927. The Montegrappa 1000 Miglia fountain pen pays tribute to the 70th anniversary of this first race. Its sterling silver overlay features etched images of the adventure. The racing red celluloid is stunning in the light. We do not believe this pen has been used. It remains in pristine condition. Click the headline for close-ups. Unfortunately, the faux-leather box looks as if it has just raced for 1,000 miles. This faux leather looked great when new and was quite popular with Waterman, too, but it erodes badly with time. Complete box and papers.