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Hi guys,

 

Relative newby to the fountain pen world, I'm a student and I've tried to make a few (sensible) fountain pen purchases. I thought I'd share with you guys to get an honest critique of my collection so far. I've just included the better pens in my collection.

 

Number 1 is my TWSBI Vac Mini

 

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Number 2 is my recently acquired Lamy 2000

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Number 3 is my Mont Blanc 144

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Number 4 is my Omas MOMA

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Hope you guys enjoyed that, and please let me know what you think!

 

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A well combined set of pens with different loading systems, maybe you need also a cartridge pen.

My favourite pen would be the Omas MOM.

What type of nib you have on them?

 

Alfredo

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The Mont Blanc, TWSBI and OMAS all have fine nibs. The Lamy 2000 is a medium, I think I would have preferred a fine but the price was good!

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A well combined set of pens with different loading systems, maybe you need also a cartridge pen.

My favourite pen would be the Omas MOM.

What type of nib you have on them?

 

Alfredo

What cartridge pen would you recommend?

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You are off to a fine start. Just remember to buy books and food first as pens can get addictive. ;)

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

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You are off to a fine start. Just remember to buy books and food first as pens can get addictive. ;)

 

They have gotten very addictive! I've always used basic fountain pens as a child as my handwriting was quite messy and fountain pens helped me slow down a bit. The only issue is when I start working I'm only allowed to use black ink! Also only allowed black ink in my exams, unfortunate eh.

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What cartridge pen would you recommend?

I like my Sheaffer Connaisseur with converter. I know, I know, it's supposed to be spelled Connoisseur, but it's spelled Connaisseur on the box.

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For love of it. And yet not waste time either.

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They have gotten very addictive! I've always used basic fountain pens as a child as my handwriting was quite messy and fountain pens helped me slow down a bit. The only issue is when I start working I'm only allowed to use black ink! Also only allowed black ink in my exams, unfortunate eh.

There are like 50+ black inks so you can still have a little fun even in the limits given you. It is amazing how inconsistent the definition of black is across manufacturers.

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

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Looks great so far. The 2000 and the MB 144 are classic pens. In fact, I have my 144 inked right now and I'm beginning to remember just how much I enjoy mine. They are, in my opinion, underrated pens when compared to their bigger counterparts (the 146 and 149).

Parker: Sonnet Flighter, Rialto Red Metallic Laque, IM Chiseled Gunmetal, Latitude Stainless, 45 Black, Duovac Blue Pearl Striped, 51 Standard Black, Vac Jr. Black, 51 Aero Black, 51 Vac Blue Cedar, Duofold Jr. Lapis, 51 Aero Demi Black, 51 Aero Demi Teal, 51 Aero Navy Gray, Duofold Pastel Moire Violet, Vac Major Golden Brown, Vac Deb. Emerald, 51 Vac Dove Gray, Vac Major Azure, Vac Jr. Silver Pearl, 51 Vac Black GF Cap, 51 Forest Green GF cap, Vac Jr. Silver Pearl, Duovac Senior Green & Gold, Duovac Deb. Black, Challenger Black, 51 Aero Midnight, Vac. Emerald Jr., Challenger Gray Pearl, 51 Vac Black, Duofold Int. Black, Duofold Jr. Red.

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I like my Sheaffer Connaisseur with converter. I know, I know, it's supposed to be spelled Connoisseur, but it's spelled Connaisseur on the box.

 

Connaisseur is the correct spelling in modern French. Connoisseur is a spelling that sidled into English by way of Old French. I wouldn't say "connoisseur" is wrong, as it is used by English-speakers and has been for some time, but one can hardly say that the French spelling is wrong.

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You are off to a fine start. Just remember to buy books and food first as pens can get addictive. ;)

 

This.

:)

 

Embrace the blacks. Enjoy the blacks. There are some very special ones out there . . .

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Good start. :thumbup:

 

A medium shades a bit different than an F....and you are missing a B..... :D

B's are fun.

 

After you have 5 pens...it's time to think of old German Vintage semi-flex....on the 7th, old German maxi-semi-flex...one of the two in oblique.

 

Never waste your money on an oblique that is not semi/maxi...unless you are left eye dominant or left handed.

For every two bottles of ink, buy a ream or package of good to better paper. That way you won't have to play catch up.

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In reference to P. T. Barnum; to advise for free is foolish, ........busybodies are ill liked by both factions.

 

 

The cheapest lessons are from those who learned expensive lessons. Ignorance is best for learning expensive lessons.

 

 

 

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Looks great so far. The 2000 and the MB 144 are classic pens. In fact, I have my 144 inked right now and I'm beginning to remember just how much I enjoy mine. They are, in my opinion, underrated pens when compared to their bigger counterparts (the 146 and 149).

 

 

I think what you say about the 144 is very true. It's diminutive looks hide a rather pleasing overall aesthetic. Take it away from its big brothers and it looks, feels and writes very similar to a very high quality vintage pen.

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Excellent start! The 144 has been on my list for a while - just waiting to find the right one at the right price.

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Good start. :thumbup:

 

A medium shades a bit different than an F....and you are missing a B..... :D

B's are fun.

 

After you have 5 pens...it's time to think of old German Vintage semi-flex....on the 7th, old German maxi-semi-flex...one of the two in oblique.

 

Never waste your money on an oblique that is not semi/maxi...unless you are left eye dominant or left handed.

For every two bottles of ink, buy a ream or package of good to better paper. That way you won't have to play catch up.

 

What semi flexes would you recommend?

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