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If you own an Airmail 71J, I would like your opinion.

 

Do you find the pen too big with his huge reservoir? Are the smaller sizes pens (58, 44, etc) more practical?

 

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I own several 71Js (and that is my picture BTW...) Nope, I find the size ideal and construction quality satisfactory and I can write the pen dry in the uniform heat Indian conditions...

 

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I own several 71Js (and that is my picture BTW...) Nope, I find the size ideal and construction quality satisfactory and I can write the pen dry in the uniform heat Indian conditions...

 

Hari

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If it bothers I used your picture (your pictures are the best I could find of this pen), PM me and I can replaced it.

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I own several 71Js (and that is my picture BTW...) Nope, I find the size ideal and construction quality satisfactory and I can write the pen dry in the uniform heat Indian conditions...

 

Hari

Thank you.

 

If it bothers I used your picture (your pictures are the best I could find of this pen), PM me and I can replaced it.

 

No problem, but pls atleast mention the source or a link to the page where you found the picture. That is what I do when using someone else's picture and what I expect with anyone using my pictures.

 

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I have been wondering the same thing. I think the orange in this pen or the 58 is really nice looking. I will have to have one in the end.

Do not let old pens lay around in a drawer, get them working and give them to a new fountain pen user.

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I have been wondering the same thing. I think the orange in this pen or the 58 is really nice looking. I will have to have one in the end.

 

It is more amber colored in real life, yes, it is my personal favorite too. Wality also made one batch with Canary yellow striated jumbos.

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I have a 71J in the green swirled plastic. As Hari stated the quality is quite good. The size works well for my hand and I often reach for it instead of more costly pens. The ink capacity is substantial but if you use an ink that is one of your standards you should be fine. At the price these pens are offered you cannot go wrong. One thing I would add to this discussion, is that the nibs are quite fine with a bit of tooth. I read something in the past by, I believe, Hari that the sizes are compatible with Sheaffer school pen nibs. I had a loose Sheaffer school pen nib in the medium size and it is a perfect fit. I also have a number of the old Sheaffer calligraphy set nibs. I have found that these nibs, when removed from the feed housings, also fit the 71J. Sadly, with the calligraphy nibs, this is a one way process as it is destructive. Something to think about. Good luck.

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Thank you for the comments.

 

I've ordered a 71J. I have an old Sheaffer (circa 1985) lying around. Not sure if it's a "Student", but I'll try a nib swap once I receive the Airmail.

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Just to let you know, I've receive the Airmail 71J and replaced it's feed with one taken out from a Sheaffer Cartridge pen. Works a lot better. No ink burbs even at lower ink levels. I am very satisfied.

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