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@ MissChief, I took a little flashlight ( small but potent !)

and stuck it next to the Blue 3776 cap.

I'm also addicted a collector of small flashlights

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Zillaxila Mint

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1950's Conway Stewart Dinkie 550 in blue marble casein

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Vintage: 1910´s Astra Safety Pen. 1920´s Mabie Todd Swan lever filler, Royal Red Hard Rubber, The Eric Pen Woodgrain Ebonite. 1930´s Morrison´s Overlay Filigree, Waterman´s Ideal Thorobred, Conklin Endura. 1940´s Eversharp Skyline, Parker Vacumatic, Aurora 88. 1950´s Conway Stewart 15, Esterbrook J. 1970´s Sheaffer Imperial. 1980´s Cross Century Classic. 1990´s Rotring Newton Lava.

 

Modern: Nakaya Neo Standard, Montblanc Meisterstuck 149, Pelikan Souverän M1000, Omas 360 Vintage, Sailor 1911 Black Luster, Pilot Capless Raden, Pilot Custom 823 FA, Platinum 3776 Maki-e, Namiki Falcon, Lamy 2000, Montegrappa Espressione Duetto, Delta Dolce Vita, Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze, Stipula Etruria Rainbow, Marlen Aleph, Bexley Poseidon, Franklin-Christoph 02, Namisu Nexus Titanium, Tactile Turn Gist, Karas Kustoms Ink, Twsbi Vac 700, Levenger L-Tech, Filcao Atlantica, Kaweco AC Sport, Lamy Safari.

 

Custom: Scriptorium Pens Idyll, Jonathon Brooks Solar Dust, Newton Pens Eastman, Fisher of Pens Hydra, Romulus Pen Works Snakewood, John Brady Solano, Lyle Ross Pompey, Troy Clark Copper pen, Antiguas Estilográficas Ebonite, Ryan Krusac Legend L14, Aileron pens Tsunami, Edison Pens Collier Amber, Sutra Pens Aquila Octopi, Hooligan Pens Buffalo Celluloid, Yoshi Nakama Snake pen, Kilk Kalem Pandora´s Box, Hakumin Urushi Ao Tamenuri Pearl, Fosfor Pens Islander, Sutra Pen Aquila.

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Amberleadavis:

Yes, whenever he gets a bit wistful, I let him use my Pilot Justus, and that cheers him right up:

 

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Amberleadavis:

Yes, whenever he gets a bit wistful, I let him use my Pilot Justus, and that cheers him right up:

 

http://i61.tinypic.com/259zy1t.jpg

 

Nice!!

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mhphoto Collectors Item

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Loving my new Pelikan M320!

 

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The 14k nib is much thinner, and thus much more flexible, than my two M400s and my M600. It's a downright pleasure to write with.

 

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Left to right: M800, M600, M400, M320

 

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Top to bottom: Peter Pan Eyedropper, Pelikan M320, Yard-o-Led Pocket Viceroy, Waterman 452½V, Sailor Chalana, Arnold Lever Filler, Waterman Commando, Kaweco Sport, Waterman Thorobred, Waterman 442½V, Waterman Lady Garland

 

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@jeje... Very interesting effect!

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Coop Rare

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It's a Surefire Lumamax L4, Novatac EDC 120P with extended body and a 4Sevens Quark 123 Mini Titanium (a gift from David Chow, Mr. 4Sevens himself :) ).

 

There's a few more where those came from... Surefire E2, E1W, E2W, L2, U2, 4Sevens Quark CR2 Mini, Quark 123² Tactical (warm tint), Maelstrom S12, Preon SS, Preon 2AAA Ti, Leef/Surefire/Wolfeyes frankenlight, Mag85, CMG Infinity, a couple of Inova's a Zebralight (H30 I think), a bunch of Fenixeses, some chinese cheapies, a bunch of vintage lights and a few more I forgot... :)

 

Haven't bought any new ones for a while now. Recent developments just don't offer enough added value to update. A few more lumens here, a new UI there, sure it's all nice, but never in the combination I'm looking for (2x123 light, deep carry clip, 2, maybe 3 programmable levels of which the lowest has to be 1 or 2 lumens, warm tint). So far the Quark 123² Tactical does what I need...

 

Anyway, Let's get back to pens now... Unless someone wants to bring up headphones and see me get carried away even more :)

... Never underestimate the power of human stupidity ...

 

Keep track of the progress in my quest for a less terrible handwriting here: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/262105-handwriting-from-hell-a-quest-for-personal-improvement/?do=findComment&comment=2917072

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mhphoto: I think I'm in love! That M320 is the first Pelikan I've wanted to own. Are all the nibs flexy? Now I just need to find one. Nice pens & photos.

Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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amberleadavis Pen Dust

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The conversation went something like this.....

 

I understand, but that case is in X, and as you know I'm not licensed to practice in X.

<REDACTED>

mmmm hmmm

<REDACTED>

Yes, you are a great client, and I'm happy to find you an attorney in X, but I can't give you an opinion.....

<REDACTED>

mmm hmmm

<REDACTED>

Well, yes, if the case had been in Nevada I would represent you, ......

<REDACTED>

But, the case isn't filed in Nevada.....

<REDACTED>

 

Anyway, you get the idea, the conversation was going in circles.

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_201p.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Zillaxila Mint

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Wow Mhphoto that is some really nice Flex on those Pelikans! didn't know they offered that much flex on their nibs! I am saving to buy a Pelikan M600.

Vintage: 1910´s Astra Safety Pen. 1920´s Mabie Todd Swan lever filler, Royal Red Hard Rubber, The Eric Pen Woodgrain Ebonite. 1930´s Morrison´s Overlay Filigree, Waterman´s Ideal Thorobred, Conklin Endura. 1940´s Eversharp Skyline, Parker Vacumatic, Aurora 88. 1950´s Conway Stewart 15, Esterbrook J. 1970´s Sheaffer Imperial. 1980´s Cross Century Classic. 1990´s Rotring Newton Lava.

 

Modern: Nakaya Neo Standard, Montblanc Meisterstuck 149, Pelikan Souverän M1000, Omas 360 Vintage, Sailor 1911 Black Luster, Pilot Capless Raden, Pilot Custom 823 FA, Platinum 3776 Maki-e, Namiki Falcon, Lamy 2000, Montegrappa Espressione Duetto, Delta Dolce Vita, Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze, Stipula Etruria Rainbow, Marlen Aleph, Bexley Poseidon, Franklin-Christoph 02, Namisu Nexus Titanium, Tactile Turn Gist, Karas Kustoms Ink, Twsbi Vac 700, Levenger L-Tech, Filcao Atlantica, Kaweco AC Sport, Lamy Safari.

 

Custom: Scriptorium Pens Idyll, Jonathon Brooks Solar Dust, Newton Pens Eastman, Fisher of Pens Hydra, Romulus Pen Works Snakewood, John Brady Solano, Lyle Ross Pompey, Troy Clark Copper pen, Antiguas Estilográficas Ebonite, Ryan Krusac Legend L14, Aileron pens Tsunami, Edison Pens Collier Amber, Sutra Pens Aquila Octopi, Hooligan Pens Buffalo Celluloid, Yoshi Nakama Snake pen, Kilk Kalem Pandora´s Box, Hakumin Urushi Ao Tamenuri Pearl, Fosfor Pens Islander, Sutra Pen Aquila.

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Eduardo Extremely Rare

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Long Life Fountain Pen - Made in PRC - Ebonite cap and body - Elastic nib

 

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Look at my horse, my horse is amazing!!!

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Wow Mhphoto that is some really nice Flex on those Pelikans! didn't know they offered that much flex on their nibs! I am saving to buy a Pelikan M600.

 

Sadly none of the other modern (14 karat) Pelikans offer the same line variation as the M320 (though the M800 and its 18k nib offer sweet, smooth, heavenly variation). Here's a comparison.

 

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I love this thread! :happy:

 

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I'm very jealous of your skill with an italic nib! :thumbup:

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Coop Rare

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Sorry for the non-analog reply. Had a short night, a long day at work and then an intensive session at the gym to try to lose some weight. I really am dead tired and can't be arsed to walk to the other side of the room to get my pens and paper...

 

Uncle Red: the other ink is Hero 232 blue-black. I kind of like it, but it only works well in 2 of my pens: jinhao x750 and hero 529. And the 529 really is a bit of a last ditch solution for when all other pens fail.

 

When the Jinhao runs out of ink again I'll put the blue-black in again. I'd hate to waste a bottle of ink by not using it.

... Never underestimate the power of human stupidity ...

 

Keep track of the progress in my quest for a less terrible handwriting here: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/262105-handwriting-from-hell-a-quest-for-personal-improvement/?do=findComment&comment=2917072

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Uncle Red - that red is pretty and thanks for the empathy.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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