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jar · 8 May 2017, 10:07 AM

So it arrived.

May be the wrong package but still interesting.

I don't think the Sterling silver body Hastil were issued that first year like the packaging but it still works together.

Sliding up the cover on the left side reveals the warranty, two cartridges and the Trik-Trak aerometric converter.

In all a nice addition and yet another wonderful Hastil.

jmiicustomz · 8 May 2017, 12:54 PM

Nice!! I shall have to look into these guys. I now hate you for making me broke.....again........you guys know I can't control myself!

To know the future is to be trapped by it

jar · 8 May 2017, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmiicustomz

Nice!! I shall have to look into these guys. I now hate you for making me broke.....again........you guys know I can't control myself!

To know the future is to be trapped by it

After the first year (or so) Aurora switched to various clam shell cases for the Hastils. If I get a chance today I'll take a picture of at least some of the variations.

But the early tube is kinda neat.

Bisquitlips · 9 May 2017, 05:37 AM

Just when I think I have you somewhat delineated you come up with something I have never heard of.

I need to step out of my small sighted world of writing instruments and into the world of Jim Richardson!

How does it write?

jar · 9 May 2017, 06:13 AM

Hastils write wonderfully. They have the very slight Aurora tooth but are moderately wet and very controllable with positive feedback.

The Hastil was the first of the 70s slim pens, the one that started the trend. Montblanc asked Aurora to make one for them based on the Hastil and it was marketed as the VIP. Montblanc then went on to build the SlimLine and Noblesse as the next iterations.

Waterman, Parker, even Sheaffer followed with their own versions.

I'll try to get some pictures of a few others as well as a writing sample over the next few days.

Bisquitlips · 9 May 2017, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jar

Hastils write wonderfully. They have the very slight Aurora tooth but are moderately wet and very controllable with positive feedback.

The Hastil was the first of the 70s slim pens, the one that started the trend. Montblanc asked Aurora to make one for them based on the Hastil and it was marketed as the VIP. Montblanc then went on to build the SlimLine and Noblesse as the next iterations.

Waterman, Parker, even Sheaffer followed with their own versions.

I'll try to get some pictures of a few others as well as a writing sample over the next few days.

Thanks for that information Jim. And it makes perfect sense in being the grandfather of the other slimline pens.

jar · 9 May 2017, 06:42 AM

Here is one in Vermeil.

Notice that even though the body appears the same diameter top to bottom it actually tapers. The two black projections at the bottom of the pen are actually defining the diameter at the top of the body.

They fit inside the cap so that when posted it actually never touches the body itself.

That allows posting without ever developing the dread cap rings.

The nib is ultra simple with the only markings being a discrete 14K stamp on the left side.

I also have Hastils in lacquer and one that was made only one year and finished in Japan in urushi.

Rebel · 9 May 2017, 08:19 AM

Nice.

Formulansx · 9 May 2017, 03:56 PM

Cool pen! Looks very Moonrakeresque.

jar · 10 May 2017, 12:53 AM

jar · 10 May 2017, 04:48 AM

And the writing sample:

Goin2drt · 10 May 2017, 04:54 AM

Jar fantastic. Man I would love to see your collection in one pic if they would all fit. Simply amazing.

8 May 2017, 10:07 AM	#1
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	A Tin Can So it arrived. May be the wrong package but still interesting. I don't think the Sterling silver body Hastil were issued that first year like the packaging but it still works together. Sliding up the cover on the left side reveals the warranty, two cartridges and the Trik-Trak aerometric converter. In all a nice addition and yet another wonderful Hastil.

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Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Just when I think I have you somewhat delineated you come up with something I have never heard of. I need to step out of my small sighted world of writing instruments and into the world of Jim Richardson! How does it write? __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	Nice!! I shall have to look into these guys. I now hate you for making me broke.....again........you guys know I can't control myself! To know the future is to be trapped by it

9 May 2017, 06:13 AM	#5
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	Hastils write wonderfully. They have the very slight Aurora tooth but are moderately wet and very controllable with positive feedback. The Hastil was the first of the 70s slim pens, the one that started the trend. Montblanc asked Aurora to make one for them based on the Hastil and it was marketed as the VIP. Montblanc then went on to build the SlimLine and Noblesse as the next iterations. Waterman, Parker, even Sheaffer followed with their own versions. I'll try to get some pictures of a few others as well as a writing sample over the next few days.

9 May 2017, 06:42 AM	#7
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	Here is one in Vermeil. Notice that even though the body appears the same diameter top to bottom it actually tapers. The two black projections at the bottom of the pen are actually defining the diameter at the top of the body. They fit inside the cap so that when posted it actually never touches the body itself. That allows posting without ever developing the dread cap rings. The nib is ultra simple with the only markings being a discrete 14K stamp on the left side. I also have Hastils in lacquer and one that was made only one year and finished in Japan in urushi.

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jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757

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jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	And the writing sample:

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Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Jar fantastic. Man I would love to see your collection in one pic if they would all fit. Simply amazing.

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