Mark B

I fell in love with fountain pens at school and have vivid memories of receiving my first serious pen, a Parker 25, when I was 15. Various pens sustained me through university and then law school, whilst I am pleased that I now have an occupation - as a judge - which requires a considerable amount of handwriting each day in addition to work on my laptop.

As my career has advanced, I now find myself in the position to build up a modest collection of pens. Some of these have been given to me as presents, whilst I have also enjoyed looking for used pens in good condition by premium manufacturers (Montblanc and Pelikan) on EBay.

One of the hidden pleasures of being a judge is noticing the pens that the lawyers use. I recently noticed a barrister writing with a Montblanc Starwalker. When I mentioned this to him, it turned out that he was a collector himself and proudly showed me his JFK Limited Edition Meisterstuck.

Everyday carry - TWSBI Diamond, fine.

Favourite pen for journalling - Montblanc 146 or 147.

The one pen I would rescue if the house burned down - a Waterman Expert, for its beautiful writing experience in the hand and it was the first serious pen my wife bought me.

The pen I ought to love but somehow can't - Pelikan M805 Stresemann.

The pen that got away - my father's Parker Vacumatic that I couldn't find in his desk after he passed away, to my eternal sadness.

Most recent pen - Montblanc Starwalker

My perfect pen - the next one.

Available inks - Parker Royal Blue, Montblanc Midnight Blue, Waterman Florida Blue, Mysterious Blue,

Iroshizuku Tsuki - Yo, Pelikan Edelstein Tanzanite, Diamine Sargasso Sea, Diamine Teal, Diamine Turquoise, Montblanc Toffee Brown, Private Reserve Black Cherry, Herbin Rouge Grenat, Waterman Audacious Red

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2 followed people

9 received reviews (100% positive, 9/9)

Thanks Mark for the safe and timely return of the Leonardo, well packaged and clean. Always a pleasure to penshare with you and glad it helped make up your mind to get one!

Shipped very quickly in great packaging, and the pen is fantastic.

Mark was an excellent Pensharer - great communication throughout; the pen was promptly returned, well packaged and as though it had never been away.

Eadwine B about listing Narwhal Schuylkill 365 - F nib 3 years ago.