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I found this free course very helpful. https://consistentcursive.com/course/cursive/

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I have not purchased any opaque pen because of the opaqueness, but I could see one of them in person and I have to say that they are gorgeous. The contrast between the green stripes and the background black makes the former shine. However, in this specific case, the loss of functionality is too important and I still prefer the old, semi-transparent style.

Looks like an excellent tool, but does have a few limitations. It lists Aurora Borealis as a blue, rather than a green (though I think it is much more green than blue) and you can only compare 'similar' colours. So you cannot compare AB to other greens, only to blues. . Also, it doesn't list Forest Green at all, so cannot compare that to anything. So I can't really use it for this comparison, but may do so for other inks. Thanks anyway.

It is a Waterman Phileas. I see no reason why this pen could not be cleaned from old ink

My baby is back home after a repair. Pair it with MB Le petit prince & aviator doue.

Welcome to FPN, and hello from Sydney.

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Sorry, I have no photos. The silver colour is a metal one but I can't remember which. The plastic series had black and blue at least. Maybe someone can share more information.

Beautiful pen! Thank you for sharing all those lovely pictures!

Hi all, I was recently trawling through some old boxes I had in storage and stumbled across my first fountain pen, acquired many moons ago (early 2000's if my memory serves) - it's a Waterman and I was wondering if someone might be able to help identify the model? Secondly, I've half a mind to see if I can press it back into service but it was packed in a hurry and not cleaned so dried ink has been sitting on the pen for what must be over a decade. Welcome any thoughts on whether a resurrection is possible or if it's destined to be a desk ornament

Updated pics of recent purchases… Pelikan modern & vintage, and Kralik inkwell & stamp box set. Went a bit overboard with online deals popping up 😅 That M205 Olivine (70€) is my second modern Pelikan, really like the look of it. The 400NN is growing on me as a writer. The nib took a bit of getting used to (still does) but I am finding the right way of writing with it and I like the results. Finally, a Kralik inkwell & stamp box set, early 20th century. I am a sucker for Art Nouveau and Jugendstil, those complement the Kralik inkwells already in my possession well… can already see a winter/christmas themed desk setup with those. Oh! I also have a Tiffany Studios inkwell from the same era on its way here… 😅 Will post pics of my inkwell collection as it finds its way home.

Hi all, Despite a glitchy sign up process (had to set answers to security questions but the question drop down wasn't populated) managed to make it in. I first had an interest in fountain pens as a possible answer to my awful handwriting - they didn't help but at least it gave me a hobby! I've a small horde of the inexpensive pens and a growing collection of not so inexpensive ink.

Pen size preference is a very personal thing. For example, my hands are in the size 11-12 category, and I actually very much prefer vintage Pelikans (which were the standard size of the day) over the oversized M800 or M1000. So… horses for courses and to each their own. I think how you are used to gripping a pen factors in this a lot. The same applies to MB149, it feels unwieldy. I have tried some M600/M625 size pens and they were pretty great in hand, maybe even better than the vintage ones. On the ”cheap” and ”gaudy”… I actually like the new trim rings, the contrast between the shiny rings and matt textured center is just great. Not a fan of bling as such.

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@NoType Yes the emperor model. Perhaps will go with fate which pen catches the eyes first. Might take the route of getting pre-owned. Add one more FP in my radar. MB around the world year 2 doue classique to add to my year 1 FP.

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I posted on the repairs board a couple of weeks ago a topic with the same title but did not get any responses, so I will ask here as well. I wish to "smarten up" my 4461 cap and body and would like access to all of the cap. I read somewhere that one takes a screwdriver and places the blade under the clip where it enters the cap and levers it out. I have made a tentative exploration of this method but nothing shifted and I became worried so I stopped. Can anyone here explain how to remove the clip.

Heisann! Welcome to FPN! I lived in Norway for about 2 years and loved it, it's a fantastic country. I was lucky enough to be able to travel a lot and see a great deal of the country, especially in the north.

@penwarrior32It was my pleasure. I, too, would choose the Montblanc Diamond BP 105980 as a second selection from your collection. All your grail fountain pens are desirable (I presume the Namiki Vermilion is the Emperor model), and I am partial to Montblanc, but if any on your list will be difficult to find later on, then perhaps that’s the pen with which one could begin. Best wishes on your grail pen quest.

I often carry a ball point or rollerball with me on trips just in case someone tries to borrow a pen. I’m amazed the guy managed to pull it apart and equally unimpressed that he didn’t offer to pay for any repair or replacement. Mistakes happen but we need to take ownership for our own problems.