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My favorite is the Izumo.

 

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn307/hari-b/Izumo/IMG_6863.jpg

 

I know that you have many nice pens, Hari. What do you like about the Izumo? I've been thinking about getting one, myself.

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I know that you have many nice pens, Hari. What do you like about the Izumo? I've been thinking about getting one, myself.

 

It is an elegant pen, despite being so large. Very easy to grip. This pen negates the concept of "large body needs a large nib".

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It is an elegant pen, despite being so large. Very easy to grip. This pen negates the concept of "large body needs a large nib".

 

Thanks for the reply. What nib or nibs do you have in your Izumo(s)?

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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Thanks for the reply. What nib or nibs do you have in your Izumo(s)?

I have used F, M and B. I have sold my F and M nib examples and now have a small set of Izumos with B nibs. I am looking to add more Izumos, let's see how that works out.

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I have used F, M and B. I have sold my F and M nib examples and now have a small set of Izumos with B nibs. I am looking to add more Izumos, let's see how that works out.

 

Thanks for the reply. Most of my pens are either fine or very fine, or broad or very broad. I also like stubs, italics, etc. For a big pen that will mostly get used at home, I will probably get a Broad Nib. CFP also has Extra Broad Platinum nibs. I may try one of those.

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"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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Thanks for the reply. Most of my pens are either fine or very fine, or broad or very broad. I also like stubs, italics, etc. For a big pen that will mostly get used at home, I will probably get a Broad Nib. CFP also has Extra Broad Platinum nibs. I may try one of those.

 

I would love to have a BB on an Izumo. However, I tend to buy from Japan and there only the stock pens are available to me. With CFP, you have the flexibility of choosing non stock nibs as well as expertly executed customisations. I think you will like the Izumo.

 

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I would love to have a BB on an Izumo. However, I tend to buy from Japan and there only the stock pens are available to me. With CFP, you have the flexibility of choosing non stock nibs as well as expertly executed customisations. I think you will like the Izumo.

 

Best Wishes, Hari

 

Thanks again, Hari. I guess that I'll have to figure out how to post photos so that I can share the results with you and everyone else. I really learn a lot from your posts and photos. I greatly respect your wisdom and experience.

 

Frank

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"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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Those aren't oversize Japanese pens.

This is an oversize Japanese pen.

 

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Shown next to a Parker 51 for scale.

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The black Ban-ei pen would be one of my favourite OS Japanese pens. In fact, it is about the same size as the MB149, and a bit larger than the red Ban-ei, both urushi on ebonite with Japanese eyedropper filling mechanism.

 

http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae33/mchenart/DSCF6457_zpsoauksc73.jpg

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The black Ban-ei pen would be one of my favourite OS Japanese pens. In fact, it is about the same size as the MB149, and a bit larger than the red Ban-ei, both urushi on ebonite with Japanese eyedropper filling mechanism.

 

http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae33/mchenart/DSCF6457_zpsoauksc73.jpg

Those are gorgeous! I hope one day I'll be able to find one for sale. I think it's unlikely though :/
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The black Ban-ei pen would be one of my favourite OS Japanese pens. In fact, it is about the same size as the MB149, and a bit larger than the red Ban-ei, both urushi on ebonite with Japanese eyedropper filling mechanism.

 

 

I had to look these up. They are indeed a rare and unique find.

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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Those aren't oversize Japanese pens.

This is an oversize Japanese pen.

 

post-9467-1250390476.jpg

 

Shown next to a Parker 51 for scale.

 

 

What in the name of baby Jesus is ... is... that thing. I'm guessing some kind of Pilot going by the ball clip.

 

 

EDIT: found it! Thanks SBRE Brown: "bigger in girth than length, which I hear is better anyway".

 

 

A 9 ml eye dropper?! Sweet mother of ...

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My favorite is the Izumo.

 

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn307/hari-b/Izumo/IMG_6863.jpg

Nice!

 

I want one of those.

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I love my Izumos, but my favorite oversize pen is my Andreas Lambrou LE based on the Sailor KOP--it actually is a little larger than the standard KOP. It has a KOP medium 21k nib that is smooth as silk.

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I love my Izumos, but my favorite oversize pen is my Andreas Lambrou LE based on the Sailor KOP--it actually is a little larger than the standard KOP. It has a KOP medium 21k nib that is smooth as silk.

 

Which one did you get? I recall that he had several colors for sale at the LA Pen Show. The only one I really liked was sold out.

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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Those are gorgeous! I hope one day I'll be able to find one for sale. I think it's unlikely though :/

The black Ban-ei is really not that difficult to find, in Japan that is, and you will see one listed on Japan Yahoo occasionally. See if you can get a proxy outfit in your country to bid for you. Best of luck.

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Which one did you get? I recall that he had several colors for sale at the LA Pen Show. The only one I really liked was sold out.

 

I got the Tairiku (continent), the amethyst/mauve color. The finish looks three-dimensional.

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I got the Tairiku (continent), the amethyst/mauve color. The finish looks three-dimensional.

Any pics? :)

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The black Ban-ei is really not that difficult to find, in Japan that is, and you will see one listed on Japan Yahoo occasionally. See if you can get a proxy outfit in your country to bid for you. Best of luck.

Hmm ... that might be worth it. I've committed to buy a fairly special and expensive custom pen recently, so it would have to be a while from now. Thanks for info though! I'll have to look into that.

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Hmm ... that might be worth it. I've committed to buy a fairly special and expensive custom pen recently, so it would have to be a while from now. Thanks for info though! I'll have to look into that.

That sounds interesting....:)

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