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Some pics. Just to show you all how big this thing really is. Definitely worth the asking price (of $45 I think?) and with a great SMOOOOTH writing nib, to boot.

 

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l-r: 1950s Pelikan 400, Lamy Safari, Guider, Pilot Custom 742 FA, TWSBI, Lamy 2000 (also an amazing little pen)

 

 

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Guider, Edison Herald Grande, Pilot VP, Pilot Custom 742 FA, TWSBI, Lamy Safari, Pilot 78G,

Pelikan 400, Sheaffer Balance x2, Wality piston filler, Lamy 2000, Sheaffer vac-fil

 

 

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I'm a fan of big Indian-made EDs too. I have two Varunas, a Rajan (big, but not that big) and a Garuda (possibly bigger than your Guider at over 7 inches in length). I'd like to try a Guider or Deccan at some point.

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great pen, watch_art! a few questions:

what's the writing experience? it's so big, does it feel uncomfortable to write with? i know the Edison is BIG, but this Guider seems way bigger! also, are you enjoying the new L2K? and, does the pel have a stub nib? looks gorgeous.

 

 

all the best,

j

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great pen, watch_art! a few questions:

what's the writing experience? it's so big, does it feel uncomfortable to write with? i know the Edison is BIG, but this Guider seems way bigger! also, are you enjoying the new L2K? and, does the pel have a stub nib? looks gorgeous.

 

 

all the best,

j

 

 

It writes as well as my Edison. The finish on the nib isn't as nice, but the writing is. And that's really good.

I think it's very comfortable to write with. Very nice wet writer, but also quite light. Holds about a ton and a half of ink.

 

L2K? Fantastic little pen. I think the Edelstein Topaz might be a bit dry for it because the pen goes completely dry every now and again. Maybe it's because I didn't flush it out first? Oh well. Very nice. Even like the little metal ears. Gives my finger a 'guide' of sorts and helps me find the best writing spot for the nib. The Pel has a double broad flexy flex nib. Quite flexy. Fun to write with. The tipping is a bit pitted, but it's OLD. And it's a warranted nib, not a Pelikan nib. But it's SO nice to write with, too. Currently filled with Diamine sapphire blue and the shading is just delicious.

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Wait now...it writes as well as an Edison!? I have never used an Edison but for some reason I always pictured them as some of the best out there. The Guider is really nice but really!?

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Yeah really. Writes VERY smoothly. Very wet which I prefer. Glides over paper with Noodler's Manhattan Black. Good stuff. I would never have bought this pen based on those awful pics in the FS post, but holding it and writing with it, I'm really glad for the trade!

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I've wanted to ask this question, as I don't understand why the number of turns it takes to remove a cap ... is this important? I'm still new enough that I don't understand.

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It's not important, but it's annoying. You can't whip it out and twist it off quickly. You turn and turn and turn and turn and turn and THEN start writing. Not REALLY annoying, but not good for quick note taking like click caps and some other twist off caps.

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On the other hand, the cap should never unscrew on you in pocket or purse.

 

Enjoy,

Yours,
Randal

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true. but it won't really fit well in a pocket. and i don't/won't carry a purse. :P

 

Why would you put it in a pocket? Just use it like a cane. The thing is big enough.

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