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I recently purchased my first fountain pens a few months ago, and now I want ALL THE PENS.

 

I am finding it a little odd, as I used to love digital tech, and still do I guess - but privacy/security worries me, so prefer paper now. Even for mundane things. Use a Leuchtturm1917 dotgrid A5 notebook, and a Pilot Metropolitan Fine from Goulet Pens; Bullet Journal style.

 

My wife uses a Fine and Medium Pilot Metro at work (she is a legal executive) which gets her a few looks, and she loves the turquoise ink we currently have (Iroshizuku Ku-Jaku). Mainly for signing things, as most stuff is computer based with paper copies. She is far less fanatical about pens and notebooks than me though.

 

I am wondering if my enthusiasm will dull with time, at the moment I am just wanting to try a few more of the cheaper pen options and various inks, and I can't see that getting less.

I ended up getting the pens due to checking here and Goulet, knowing nothing about fountain pens the Pilot Metro seemed a good place to start, and it works well.

 

Anyways, I'll keep looking around for a bit :)

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Welcome to our little Fountain Pen Nuthouse...errr...Network. Always room for more addicts :P

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Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!

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Glad to have you part of the FPN Community. Some would say we are enablers; others fanatics; others addicted; and some, would say that you have been bitten by the 'pen bug.' Whichever it is, you will find delight in using these wonderful writing instruments.

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Welcome !

 

Luxury and aesthetics do not add to the function of a fountain pen. A thorough flushing and rinsing before

first ink will enhance the function of a new pen. I consider a pen to write well, if it writes continuously for the

entire contents of the ink reservoir. I enjoy seeking such pens among the "budget priced" pens.

Jinhao 599 and Jinhao x500 are two such bargains.

 

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Greetings and welcome. I disagree with Sasha Royale - "Luxury and aesthetics do not add to the function of a fountain pen." A part of the function of a fountain pen is as hand jewelry. Something pleasant to look at and contemplate, whether performing its primary function, or not.

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Hi and welcome to FPN to you and your wife (or is she a member herself?)

 

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