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amberleadavis Pen Dust

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An annoying one: "I'm never using such a hard to clean ink again"

 

I'm cleaning a converter previously filled with Diamine's Sargasso Sea >.>

 

 

OOOOOOOOO I love this one. I don't even bother lying to myself about it. I know I'm going to keep using such hard to clean inks. Let me tell you about the wonders of Meyers Lavender dishsoap, or adding glycerin to the water for your flush....

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I absolutely need another bottle of [insert favorite color], becuase it will be different from the other 12 inks in the same color I already own.

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lgbpinho Near Mint

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I need 4000 sheets of Tomoe River paper, and three different TR journals.

 

I absolutely need 4000 sheets of Tomoe River paper. *thinks about funds*

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"I'll stick to just one pen/ink for a whole month/week/day so I really get to know it."

 

Oh, that's just silly. :)

 

I absolutely need another bottle of [insert favorite color], becuase it will be different from the other 12 inks in the same color I already own.

 

Oh yes! And that's NEED not WANT.

 

I absolutely need 4000 sheets of Tomoe River paper. *thinks about funds*

 

Oh, and don't forget it's cheaper if I buy it in Japan in bulk and have it sent by sea (not air).

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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haruka337 Collectors Item

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I absolutely need another bottle of [insert favorite color], becuase it will be different from the other 12 inks in the same color I already own.

But it's true! :cO

Ink, a drug.

― Vladimir Nabokov, Bend Sinister

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The problem is that I have many great pens, but I still have not found the perfect one. Once I do, I'll get three or four of it and stop for ever. Ink is another issue, I'll always need more because it's consumable.

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zaddick Donor Pen

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I am buying this as an heirloom for my children to use and remember me.

 

Yes, those same kids who are no longer taught cursive and now barely write on paper.

If you want less blah, blah, blah and more pictures, follow me on Instagram!

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The problem is that I have many great pens, but I still have not found the perfect one. Once I do, I'll get three or four of it and stop for ever. Ink is another issue, I'll always need more because it's consumable.

 

Absolutely.

 

I am buying this as an heirloom for my children to use and remember me.

 

Yes, those same kids who are no longer taught cursive and now barely write on paper.

 

I'm forcing mine to learn cursive.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OH, and it's the golden age of ink, therefore, I need seek out new inks and new inky civilizations, to boldly (or italically) go where no pen has gone before.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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mhpr262 NOS (New Old Stock)

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"This offer is too good to pass up, I'll save more than 14€ over the normal price!"

 

Two new Lamy Safaris on the way, sigh ...

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I'll sell one before I buy another one.

My fingers are always inky and I'm always looking for something new.  Interested in trading?  Contact me!

 

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"I just need this one last color and then my collection will be complete."

 

(Applicable for either pen or ink)

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"I just need this one last color and then my collection will be complete."

 

(Applicable for either pen or ink)

 

Oh, yes...

I just write only one page before I got to sleep, because its already 1.30am...

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pajaro Museum Piece

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The only pen I still would like to get is a first year Parker 51. This might or might not hold true.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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I say this every time I open a bag of Flaming Hot Cheetos.

I say this with cookies! My bad eating habits overall are terrible, but I've never had a penchant for salty type snacks.

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