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Greetings everyone I am from the island of Barbados which is in the Caribbean,

 

I just discovered fountain pens 3 weeks ago in my search for a smooth writer after my frustration with ball point pens. I got me a cross bailey medalist, medium nib. Works very well but I believe a finer nib will be better for my tastes. I am certainly in love with fountain pens now and my only regret is not knowing about them sooner.

 

On my job I do alot of writing at present I am looking for a pen that offers a large ink capacity I am looking at the TWSBI pison fillers however the early 580s had issues not sure if defects still present.

If anyone can offer suggestions that will be awesome.

 

-Barry

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Hi! Welcome to FPN. :W2FPN:

I'm really glad you've joined us.


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Welcome Barry. It's great to have you join us here at FPN.

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Welcome. The home of where those of us who are still digging out of snow, expecting another round of snow, seen enough snow would love to be right now.

I just purchased a TWSBI 580 USA version. Yes, it holds a lot of ink. Believe I received it last Monday, and I have just moments ago cleaned it for a new filling. I am an avid journal writer and list maker so it would be a nice choice. I got tired of the ink before I used it all up, if that helps.

There are other options, but you are so new, won't overwhelm you at this point. There will be plenty of forums, people with experience and ideas who will offer other suggestions. In the meantime, enjoy both your new passion for fountain pens and being here. :W2FPN:

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Welcome, Barry !

 

I have a TWSBI, and have given several as gifts. No issues to report.

 

Your Cross Bailey is a handsome fountain pen. If yours is writing nicely, you will come to love it.

Remember to use the relaxed-grip, light-touch writing technique for fountain pens. If you think

the nib is a bit too wide, try writing larger, with a more pleasing ink color.

 

Are the 45 seconds needed to change an ink cartridge, so critical in using your fountain pen ?

Would you be able to install a full cartridge, just prior to attending a meeting ?

 

I love and enjoy the variety in fountain pens. I hope you will amass many to enhance your enjoyment. While

buying pens to solve an "issue" is reasonable, it can be expensive. Adjustment of the pen user costs nothing,

and is worth trying.

 

Write with joy.

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Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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Hi Barry and welcome to FPN

 

Remember a piston filler will be empty too at some point. So you will have to have a bottle of ink at the job as well. No problem if that is in the office and you can take the time to refill. But Cartridges are easy, simple and fast. AND more expensive, AND the ink choice is more limited. The choice is yours.

Both in Pistonfillers as in Cartridge fillers the choice is extensive. It's up to you

 

 

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Hi Barry, welcome to FPN from a fellow member in the Caribbean.

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