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This lot of 23 dip penholders with nibs is perfect for collectors or anyone who loves calligraphy. The penholders are a mix of new and used, and come from multiple brands including Farber, Kaweco, Barion, and Esterbrook. These penholders are made from a variety of materials such as wood, plastic, and metal, and were manufactured in the USA, Germany, Japan, and Korea. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this set has something for everyone. Perfect for writing in style, these penholders will take your calligraphy to the next level.

Measurements are in inches from the top of the holder (not including the length of the NIB) to the bottom of the holder

Some holders may need to soak briefly in warm water to help in releasing NIB

Listing key = brand – condition – length – material – color – condition notes for used only – NIB info

1 Wonder Pen – new – 6 ¾” long – plastic - powder blue – NIB SP

2 Unbranded – used – 7 1/8” long – Lucite - black to burgundy – NIB is rusty & unreadable

3 Unbranded – used – 6 7/8” long – wood – blonde tone – ink stains near top – NIB 094 LCCATI

4 Unbranded – looks new - 6 7/8” long – wood - walnut tone – NIB 640 Auditor

5 Unbranded – used – 6 ¼” long – wood - dark walnut tone – minor wear at the top of holder – NIB74 round

6 E Faber 78 Korka – used – 6 5/8” long – wood & cork - red w/cork at the top – minor wear on body & cork – NIB unreadable

7 E Faber 90 Para – used – 6 7/8” long – wood & hard plastic - red w/hard plastic at the top – minor wear near bottom – NIB 640 Auditor

8 Wonder Pen – looks new – 6 7/8” long – plastic – orange - NIB SP

9 Unbranded – looks new – 6 ¾” long – hard plastic – matte black with yellow & red stripe detail – NIB Fellowship

10 Unbranded – looks new – 6 ¾” long – hard plastic – glossy faux brown granite looking with red and yellow stripe detail – NIB Fellowship

11 Kaweco Special – looks new – 6 ¾” long – hard plastic – black – NIB Leonardt 30

12 Unbranded – used – 6” long – hard plastic – black with red & white stripe detail – has a duck bill base – NIB 512

13 Unbranded – used – 5 7/8” long – hard plastic – burnt orange and black – wear at top and along holder – has a duck bill base - NIB 803

14 Unbranded – used – 5 7/8” long – plastic – olive green color – very minor wear only at top NIB Special Alloy

15 Unbranded – used – 6” long – wood and metal – black and gold tone – minor wear on holder – NIB 50

16 Unbranded – used – 6” long – wood and metal – black and gold tone – minor wear on holder – NIB not identified

17 Unbranded – used – 6” long – beads and metal – blue and white – wear and discoloration of beads on holder – NIB not identified

18 Unbranded – new – 6” long – hard plastic – orange w/black stripe detail – has a duck bill base NIB 512

19 Unbranded – used – 5 ½” long – hard plastic – burnt orange w/clear and burnt red detail – minor wear on holder – NIB 2

20 Barion Pen – used – 5” long – plastic and metal – orange and black with metal bands – wear along holder, bands and near top – NIB 4 ½

21 Unbranded – used – 4 5/8” long – metal and hard plastic – cream and silver tone – stains and wear along entire holder – NIB unreadable

22 Esterbrook # 32 – used – 4 ¾” long – plastic – black – wear along entire holder – NIB unreadable

23 Wonder Pen – new – 6 ¾” long – plastic - gray – NIB SP

***I will also include as a freebie 135 brand new assorted NIBS as a show of appreciation for FULL PRICE BUYERS ONLY***