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I just don't like the way a pen cancel looks....I too look for eye appeal

 

Does this constitute a 'pen cancel'?
This is what I think of when that term is used, and I like this very much.

 

I never really thought about it, but I just realized I might not like it if the stamp was off cover.

 

generally, most of the pen cancels i have seen have been an "x" or some squiggly lines.

here's an example of squiggly lines... not my stamp, just borrowing the pic...
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I actively search out pen cancels especially if they are the old "quill" style of course! (like yours shown above on cover) Also the manuscript cancels will command a premium (from me anyway)!

The newer ones done by the dreaded Marker-Monkey aren't worth jack however. That's just a crime.