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Which Conid? Regular Or Minimalistica?


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I'm waiting on additional nibs for my Minimalistica, one is a custom grind.

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I'm waiting on additional nibs for my Minimalistica, one is a custom grind.

 

Please keep us informed. Writing samples and reviews would be appreciated.

"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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Please keep us informed. Writing samples and reviews would be appreciated.

 

+1 on this :)

 

I am very tempted by one of these (indeed many of the CONID pens!) pens, but intend to buy from Francis in person if, as I hope, he is attending the LWES show later this year. Comparisons and photos with other well known makes and models would also be appreciated :)

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+1 on this :)

 

I am very tempted by one of these (indeed many of the CONID pens!) pens, but intend to buy from Francis in person if, as I hope, he is attending the LWES show later this year. Comparisons and photos with other well known makes and models would also be appreciated :)

 

Where is the "LWES show"? I might try to go.

"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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LWES is the London Pen Show.

 

London Writing Equipment Society, I guess. I have heard that they have attended in the past. I can get to London fairly easily from Las Vegas—there are non-stop flights! Maybe I should look into it.

 

Thanks for the information. How are your Ohashidos doing?

"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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I just looked it up. October is a busy month for me. Does the show last only one day?

 

The London Writing Equipment Show (LWES) Sunday 4th October 2015, 10.30am - 4.30pm

The Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury
Coram Street

London
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"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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I just looked it up. October is a busy month for me. Does the show last only one day?

 

The London Writing Equipment Show (LWES) Sunday 4th October 2015, 10.30am - 4.30pm

The Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury

Coram Street

London

WC1N 1HT

Yes just one day unfortunately.

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If Francis is 'watching' this thread perhaps he might confirm if he is attending this or any other European shows ? :)

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Hi Conid friends !

Conid w!ill effectively participate at the "LWES" on October 4 2015.

Looking forward meeting you there!

Francis

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That's wonderful, it looks like a nice size show! Francis, you might just have to bring a Bulkfiller with the Union Flag on it :)

 

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I received the fine/EF nib from Francis. Took about a second to install. I will get some samples up soon. Please forgive my handwriting in advance. It's not great and that's with lots of practice.

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Anxious to see the sample writing with the fine and extra fine

 

Are they titanium gold or steel?

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Hi Conid friends !Conid w!ill effectively participate at the "LWES" on October 4 2015.Looking forward meeting you there!Francis

Hope to see you there Francis :thumbup:

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Please keep us informed. Writing samples and reviews would be appreciated.

 

They are in transit as I type this, I hope they get here before the end of the week so I can work something up over the weekend.

 

Then hang my head in shame for my terrible writing...

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I certainly don't have attractive handwriting. Most people just appreciate the fact that you wrote it. I do find that a little practice markedly improves mine. But with a little time, it just reverts to baseline.

"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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Please keep us informed. Writing samples and reviews would be appreciated.

Just picked them up today and ran off a quick sample, I'm new at doing this so if I missed something let me know and I will give it another shot.

 

The fine nib that came with the pen would have been my main choice if not for the skipping problems.

 

The extra fine has a bit of feedback / scratchiness to it but no where near some of my other pens.

 

EDIT:

 

It's only scratchy on cheap paper, on good to finer papers it is quite smooth.

 

 

 

The medium is likely the smoothest nib I have tried to date, I have a Montblanc 144 from the mid 50's that might come close.

 

Writing sample below, (sorry had difficulty trying to embed an image).

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1435105025__img_0580.jpg

 

 

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Just picked them up today and ran off a quick sample, I'm new at doing this so if I missed something let me know and I will give it another shot.

 

The fine nib that came with the pen would have been my main choice if not for the skipping problems.

 

The extra fine has a bit of feedback / scratchiness to it but no where near some of my other pens.

 

The medium is likely the smoothest nib I have tried to date, I have a Montblanc 144 from the mid 50's that might come close.

 

Writing sample below, (sorry had difficulty trying to embed an image).

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1435105025__img_0580.jpg

 

 

 

Thanks for posting this. My Conid Slimline came to my house, today, but I wasn't home to sign for it. I'll be going to the post office tomorrow!

"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 posting this. My Conid Slimline came to my house, today, but I wasn't home to sign for it. I'll be going to the post office tomorrow!

Looking forward th hear your first impressions about it.

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