Re: the cheap/low-end Sheaffer fountain pen line & the future

[robertb-sheaffer@xxxxxxxxx (Robert)]

 > From: RAClifford@xxxxxxxxx
 > Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 10:42:19 EST
 >
 > In a message dated 11/8/01 9:12:07 AM Central Standard Time, 
 > robertb-sheaffer@xxxxxxxxx writes:
 > 
 > << 1) Are any pens from the old Sheaffer fountain pen line still available for
 >     a reasonable price?
 >  
 >  2) How much longer will Sheaffer colored ink cartridges be available?
 >  
 >  3) Are there any fountain pen alternatives to Sheaffer that also provide
 >     multiple colored ink for a reasonable price (when I finally run out)?
 >     For example, does Parker provide multiple colored ink?
 >   >>
 > Robert, I still see the sheaffer calligraphy pens in the office supply 
 > stores, and they have 3 pens with 3 nibs and multiple cartridges of varying 
 > colors.  About 15 bucks.  FWIW, i also recently bought a set off ebay for 
 > less than that.

I did buy a caligraphy pen in a local pen shop, but I like the
non-caligraphy points/nibs.  I was hoping not to be stuck with just
caligraphy pens...

 > You can consider refilling the cartridges with your own bottled ink.  simple 
 > proceedure using a syringe, inkjet filler, sheaffer snorkle pen, etc.

Do these come in multiple colors?

Are there any guidelines to doing this posted on the web any where?

 > Randy
 >