Taccia Staccato Starry Night with FPN Starry Night ink for notes in church this morning.
Lamy Studio in Stainless Steel xf with Parker Quink Blue Black for some afternoon crosswords.
Conklin Endura desk pen dipped in Diamine Imperial Blue to test out the nib.
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my Lamy Safari, mainly because of my new Noodlers Walnut ink...and my Yard-o-led large retro...its such a beautiful work horse!
Yesterday I re-loaded my big Stypen with Levenger's Skies of Blue.
A ca. 1961 Sheaffer Imperial IV. Pelikan brown.
A Pelikan M1000. Pelikan brown.
A Daiso mini. Sailor blue. (Surprisingly smooth)
A Pelikan M1000. Pelikan brown.
A Daiso mini. Sailor blue. (Surprisingly smooth)
Had to catch up on some session notes today so I was switching from my new M800 to my Al-star all evening, both filled with montblanc black.
MrR
MrR
A black Sheaffer PFM II filled with Aurora Black
A BCHR Aikin Lambert "Capitol Cabinet" filled with PF Midnight Blue
A BCHR Aikin Lambert "Capitol Cabinet" filled with PF Midnight Blue
A dark blue Bexley Equipoise button-filler with an 18k medium nib and loaded with Waterman's Florida Blue.
A cracked-ice Bexley Simplicity with a .9mm Binderised cursive Italic steel nib and filled with Quink Blue Black
A cracked-ice Bexley Simplicity with a .9mm Binderised cursive Italic steel nib and filled with Quink Blue Black
A Thompson flat top with an Omas nib in it. It's gorgeous and it's an outstanding writer.
Also using a blue carbo Vanishing Point.
Also using a blue carbo Vanishing Point.
I'm switching between a Parker 21 Super and a Sheaffer Snorkel Crest.
(The other pens in the case are resting.)
(The other pens in the case are resting.)
Today I used my Ice Bleu VP with my Lamy 2000.
Binderized CI Phileas with PR Turquoise
Visconti Pericle M with PR Fiesta Red
M200 F with PR Tanzanite
Might grab the Safari F with jungle-juice green/blue for tonight.
Visconti Pericle M with PR Fiesta Red
M200 F with PR Tanzanite
Might grab the Safari F with jungle-juice green/blue for tonight.
Today I used two of my Heros: the green 329 with an ink to match, and the green 616 with---are you sitting down?---ink to match. 
The 329 has a visibly finer line.
The 329 has a visibly finer line.
I wrote my Lamy Studio out of ink today so it gets a rest.
The Lamy 2000 with FPN Tulipe noire got a work out today along with my Parker 45 flighter with Quink blue black. I also used my Reform 2.3mm calligraphy pen to write on the outside of a few envelopes.
The Lamy 2000 with FPN Tulipe noire got a work out today along with my Parker 45 flighter with Quink blue black. I also used my Reform 2.3mm calligraphy pen to write on the outside of a few envelopes.
Mainly used this Vintage 45 with plain black Quink; it writes slightly better now that I gave the nib and converter a thorough washing the night before.
MB 149 with custom italic nib filled with Noodlers BP Black (felt creative)
Esty J with 9668 nib Skrip Jet Black
Esty J with 9668 nib Skrip Jet Black
Chatterley (Bexley) LE in teal with a Visconti blue cartridge I had in my desk.
It's such a pretty pen (I do so love teal).
It's such a pretty pen (I do so love teal).
Ended up using my Pilot Petit 1 in brown. And an ancient Berol Fontaine in pink.
Vintage Parker Duofold Cross Blue Ink
Pelikan M200 Waterman red ink
Pelikan M200 Waterman red ink
Platinum 3776 w/14k medium nib in black and pearl celluloid.
I'm currently just using ballpoint because I'm only practicing calligraphy but when I improve more I'll use it more.
Four pens in the roll:
Parker 51 vac F nib, Waterman's blue-black
Stephens' leverfill 106, M semiflex, Waterman's violet
Waterman woodgrain 52 1/2v, M semiflex, waterman's red
Wyvern 404, B nib, Waterman's Florida blue
(I do use other inks too...)
Parker 51 vac F nib, Waterman's blue-black
Stephens' leverfill 106, M semiflex, Waterman's violet
Waterman woodgrain 52 1/2v, M semiflex, waterman's red
Wyvern 404, B nib, Waterman's Florida blue
(I do use other inks too...)
Sailor Naginata Togi 1911 with Noodlers BP Black & Cross Townsend with Noodler Luxury Blue today.
Been about 6 months since I used to Sailor I had forgotten what a joy it was to use
Been about 6 months since I used to Sailor I had forgotten what a joy it was to use
QUOTE (amin @ Feb 12 2006, 09:37 PM) 
Three today - two are new, and one is my all-time favorite:
1) New: Danitrio flex-fine polished raw ebonite Densho eyedropper model, Aurora Black ink. Was having problems with ink flow through the feed, but things are somewhat better after an adjustment by Jim At Bertram's Inkwell (Baltimore, MD). When the ink is flowing like it should, this is one amazing pen. If it gives me any more significant probs, will contact the ever-gracious Winedoc, but I think it's gonna be all good from here.
2) New: Blue Pelikan M605, medium nib, Aurora Blue ink. Bought on clearance at Bertram's, the same day Jim adjusted my new Dani, this is one hell of a pen. Slightly stingy with ink flow, but I'm okay with that. Different flow characteristics are called for with different inks/situations. The nib is pretty much a nail, but gets good line variation as the Pelikan standard seems somewhat of a stub by some other makers' standards. At least that's my relatively pen noob experience. I like this pen size physically more than any other Pelikan. Large enough for me to hold comfortably, but without the brass weight of its larger brothers.
3) Old: I'm rarely without one of two Parker 75s given to me by my dad. I remember playing with these pens at less than 5 years of age, and they still write as well or better than anything I have. The one I usually carry is a ciselé with a springy wet medium nib, always filled with Aurora Blue.
1) New: Danitrio flex-fine polished raw ebonite Densho eyedropper model, Aurora Black ink. Was having problems with ink flow through the feed, but things are somewhat better after an adjustment by Jim At Bertram's Inkwell (Baltimore, MD). When the ink is flowing like it should, this is one amazing pen. If it gives me any more significant probs, will contact the ever-gracious Winedoc, but I think it's gonna be all good from here.
2) New: Blue Pelikan M605, medium nib, Aurora Blue ink. Bought on clearance at Bertram's, the same day Jim adjusted my new Dani, this is one hell of a pen. Slightly stingy with ink flow, but I'm okay with that. Different flow characteristics are called for with different inks/situations. The nib is pretty much a nail, but gets good line variation as the Pelikan standard seems somewhat of a stub by some other makers' standards. At least that's my relatively pen noob experience. I like this pen size physically more than any other Pelikan. Large enough for me to hold comfortably, but without the brass weight of its larger brothers.
3) Old: I'm rarely without one of two Parker 75s given to me by my dad. I remember playing with these pens at less than 5 years of age, and they still write as well or better than anything I have. The one I usually carry is a ciselé with a springy wet medium nib, always filled with Aurora Blue.
The one I use most is my sterling silver Parker which is the same You use in Your avatar.
Besides my Cross and Lamy still my absolute favourite.
Dieter
I just wrote one of my Heros out, so today I'm using the other one (evergreen 616, olive-green ink mixture). I'm also still fiddling with the yellow Preppy, and one of my Stypens.
I'm using my toes today!! "Just the (writing) facts, ma'am." Oh. Sorry. I am using my Nakaya Piccolo in aka-tamenuri (reddish red) filled with PR Fiesta Red, a Pilot Prera in beige filled with a mix of Noodler's Gruene Cactus and Green Marine and a drop of Habanero, and a Sailor Pro Gear in orange filled with MB Violet. Sheesh. What did you expect? Toenails dipped in Aurora Black. Admit it.
I am using my Pelikan Polar Lights, Lamy 2000, Vanishing point carbon black, Pelikan M800 black and silver all with Aurora Black plus a drop of mont blanc black(the aurora beads up on the Moleskine sketchbook paper BUT if i add some MB black it doesn't!!!!) A GREAT drawing day!!
Parker 51 ('46) Vac Dove Gray with brushed chrome cap and smooth fine nib filled with Quink Blue Black
Parker Parkette Burgundy Pearl with stepped ends and clip, medium parkette nib filled with PR Plum
Lamy 2000 xf with FPN Dumas Tulipe Noire
Parker Parkette Burgundy Pearl with stepped ends and clip, medium parkette nib filled with PR Plum
Lamy 2000 xf with FPN Dumas Tulipe Noire
Parker 51.
A Leonardo Blue Laquer pen and a new one: A 'Dux 612'. It's supposed to be a Hero 100 knock off, but really isn't up to that standard.
Regards
Richard.
Regards
Richard.
1962 PARKER duofold and I was also using a Pelikan M200 but I've gone and lost it and I am gutted!
I'm off for a stag do this weekend. So, the pens I shall be bringing with me...
Parker 51 aero
Sheaffer Craftsman
Waterman Carene
No Lamy 2000 as I sent it off for nib exchange today
Parker 51 aero
Sheaffer Craftsman
Waterman Carene
No Lamy 2000 as I sent it off for nib exchange today
Stipula Novecento Rex LE, fine nib
Pilot tsuki-yo
Today's lineup:
Bexley Simplicity, tortoise, Fine nib- Private Reserve Black Cherry.
Sheaffer Legacey Heritage Sandblasted Emperor's Silver Pattern Rollerball
Bexley Simplicity, tortoise, Fine nib- Private Reserve Black Cherry.
Sheaffer Legacey Heritage Sandblasted Emperor's Silver Pattern Rollerball
Haven't posted to this thread for awhile, so I guess it's time.
In pocket:
Ice blue VP, M nib, just flushed the nib etc. and installed a blue Pilot cart for a change.
Parker Frontier, gray barrel, F nib, Omas blue.
On desk/planner:
Pilot 78g from Samovar, Florida blue cart.
In pocket:
Ice blue VP, M nib, just flushed the nib etc. and installed a blue Pilot cart for a change.
Parker Frontier, gray barrel, F nib, Omas blue.
On desk/planner:
Pilot 78g from Samovar, Florida blue cart.
Sailor 1911 Naginata Togi with Noodlers BP Black
Cross Townsend with Noodlers Luxury Blue
Lamy Safari (not decided what to fill it with yet)
Cross Townsend with Noodlers Luxury Blue
Lamy Safari (not decided what to fill it with yet)
Still using my Stypens.
I'm outclassed here, right?
I'm outclassed here, right?
Five pens today:
Pelikan Souveran M320 with J. Herbin Orange Indien
Sailor full size 1911 with Sheaffer Skrip Turquoise
Hero Century Flying Dragon with Swisher's Dark Purple
Laban Large Abalone with a homemade mix of 90% J. Herbin Bleu Azur and 10% J. Herbin Perle Noire
Aurora Ipsilon Deluxe with Pelikan Brilliant Black
I have used them all this morning except the Pelikan which is next on my agenda!
Pelikan Souveran M320 with J. Herbin Orange Indien
Sailor full size 1911 with Sheaffer Skrip Turquoise
Hero Century Flying Dragon with Swisher's Dark Purple
Laban Large Abalone with a homemade mix of 90% J. Herbin Bleu Azur and 10% J. Herbin Perle Noire
Aurora Ipsilon Deluxe with Pelikan Brilliant Black
I have used them all this morning except the Pelikan which is next on my agenda!
Inked: Jorg Hysek Silver Ribbed FP w/18k Med. nib-Montblanc blue
Parker Duofold International Marbled Blue w/flat bands and fine nib-Noodlers Blue
Dunhill AD2000 gold plate w/med. nib-Noodlers Blue-in use today with Bexley Orange Cable Twist rollerball
The Hysek medium is a full-bodied wet medium.
The Parker fine is a true fine with moderate flow.
The Dunhill medium is a wet fine-medium.
All very smooth writers.
Parker Duofold International Marbled Blue w/flat bands and fine nib-Noodlers Blue
Dunhill AD2000 gold plate w/med. nib-Noodlers Blue-in use today with Bexley Orange Cable Twist rollerball
The Hysek medium is a full-bodied wet medium.
The Parker fine is a true fine with moderate flow.
The Dunhill medium is a wet fine-medium.
All very smooth writers.
- sorry - wrong post
This week:
* MB 149, F, blue/black MB ink.
* Delta Dolce Vita Mini, M, Pelikan 4001 black.
* Blue carbonesque VP, F (but ordered a B unit), same ink.
* Bookworm (chinese, silver filigree and orange), M, Delta orange.
* Duke green Shark (chinese), M, Waterman green.
Greetings from Italy! Enrico
(still preparing my self-introductory message)
* MB 149, F, blue/black MB ink.
* Delta Dolce Vita Mini, M, Pelikan 4001 black.
* Blue carbonesque VP, F (but ordered a B unit), same ink.
* Bookworm (chinese, silver filigree and orange), M, Delta orange.
* Duke green Shark (chinese), M, Waterman green.
Greetings from Italy! Enrico
(still preparing my self-introductory message)
Awaiting some VPs and Dukes that I recently ordered so my daily pens are:
- Lamy 2000 (when out of office/meetings)
- Parker Sonnet (when in office/personal work)
Hating the waiting but these help me forget
- Lamy 2000 (when out of office/meetings)
- Parker Sonnet (when in office/personal work)
Hating the waiting but these help me forget
i just put my Duke Complete Esteem (ivory) back in rotation. I didn't use it before cos' of the slippery section. I just finished sanding it with a very fine grit paper and now has a matte finished so it works a lot better. It is inked up with Skrip BB.
Lamy Joy 1.9 with Blurple
Pilot 78G B with Pilot Kiri-same
Pilot 78G B with Pilot Kiri-same
Conway Stewart Doctor's pen. Medium nib. Noodlers midnight Blue.
I am awaiting Sailor Gold Naginata Togi in MF. I am excited.
I am awaiting Sailor Gold Naginata Togi in MF. I am excited.
Pelikan M800 demo with etchings - Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue
Pelikan Concerto - Caran d'Ache Storm
Pelikan Concerto - Caran d'Ache Storm
My new (to me) Waterman 52 1/2 V vest-pocket ringtop in woodgrain ebonite, medium semiflex nib, loaded with Diamine Imperial Blue. Tiny little thing but one of the best writers I own - suddenly I'm understanding why people rave about flexy vintage Waterman nibs...
The rest of the rotation are as normal, XF P51 vac using Diamine Quartz Black, Lamy safari with Caran d'Ache Sunset, fine-nib vacumatic with Skrip blue. But at the moment they're paling into insignificance next to the diminutive and delicious wonder that is my first Waterman.
Now all I need to do is work on the penmanship to make best use of it!
The rest of the rotation are as normal, XF P51 vac using Diamine Quartz Black, Lamy safari with Caran d'Ache Sunset, fine-nib vacumatic with Skrip blue. But at the moment they're paling into insignificance next to the diminutive and delicious wonder that is my first Waterman.
Now all I need to do is work on the penmanship to make best use of it!
A Berol Handwriting Pen, two of which I have just found i my stationery cupboard.
Designed for schools but writes fine, in both senses and flexes very nicely thank you.
Must be worth all of 75p
Designed for schools but writes fine, in both senses and flexes very nicely thank you.
Must be worth all of 75p
QUOTE (Arthur @ Sep 11 2008, 10:22 AM)
A Berol Handwriting Pen, two of which I have just found i my stationery cupboard.
Designed for schools but writes fine, in both senses and flexes very nicely thank you.
Must be worth all of 75p
Designed for schools but writes fine, in both senses and flexes very nicely thank you.
Must be worth all of 75p
I'd sure love to see it!
Today I'm SUPPOSED to be using my Pilot Petit 1 in brown, and my Stypen with the Levenger Skies of Blue---but I'm slacking off.
omas paragon arte italiana with waterman black for quick notes at theatre courses
big red duofold with private reserve orange for personal letters
big red duofold with private reserve orange for personal letters
Red Waterman Hemisphere fow writting an essay
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