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Max Dog,

 

What a beautiful photo. Thank you for sharing it

 

Praxim,

 

I like those pens!

 

The pen I'm using this afternoon:

 

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‘Translation’, probably most needed:

 

Today I am using this pen, about which I know nothing at all!

 

Not its brand, model name, age or where it’s from.

 

As you would expect; it has a rather fine nib, and no flex at all.

 

Inked with Diamine Grape

 

 

Lovely pen! I'd love to know more about it!

“I admit it, I'm surprised that fountain pens are a hobby. ... it's a bit like stumbling into a fork convention - when you've used a fork all your life.” 

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Hmm, the nibs are all wrong though. I love the stealth hooded nib on the above shown pen.

 

There's got to be some identifying branding on the pen though, on the ends, or on the converter maybe.

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“I admit it, I'm surprised that fountain pens are a hobby. ... it's a bit like stumbling into a fork convention - when you've used a fork all your life.” 

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Aren't Fridays fun. :)

 

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I drew the wee dragon with the Inca Sol, then went over it with the Baystate Blue...It didnae work. :lol:

 

Ian

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Beautiful! And you even got Baystate Blue to shade!

“I admit it, I'm surprised that fountain pens are a hobby. ... it's a bit like stumbling into a fork convention - when you've used a fork all your life.” 

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MB Meisterstuck 146 w/ Montblanc for BMW Blue ink. Kitten included for extra fuzziness.

 

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

 

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Brushing up on my Japanese with Minna no Nihongo vol. 1, a Pilot Kakuno with F nib and Pelikan 4001 Brillant-Braun.

 

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*Copied from my introduction post

 

I got to use my Noodlers Ahab flex nib yesterday. I bought the Ahab because I thought the flex nib would be fun to use, but in reality, I don't use it very much as I mostly just journal and am not very creative. We're inviting some friends over to celebrate my daughter's first birthday next month and I jumped at the chance to address the invitation envelopes. I used an ink sample of J. Herbin Rouge Hematite 1670 that I had which seemed to best fit the occasion. I wasn't thrilled with the quality of the envelope paper, but I had fun doing it. That's what matters right? :) The final product came out acceptable. My words slanted downward slightly. :unsure: I tried to show one of the better words, while getting a close up on the ink. Anyway, happy writing!

 

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I've got more than ten (!) pens in the my rotation right now, but I've been using these that I received from Fountain Pen Revolution the other day: a Muft and an Airmail 69T. I've been pleasantly surprised at how well the flex nib on the Airmail pen has been working thus far.

 

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i picked up this Menlo from the Edison Pen co. at the Michigan pen show. It was my first pen show and i had a great time look forward to many more.

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Yesterday was "pen flush" day. As soon as the restroom became free, though, I used our old bulb syringe to rinse out the rest.

 

Pictured is a Pilot Kakuno demonstrator with a Fine nib and a residue of Pelikan 4001 Brillant-Braun. Ready for a good bath and a refill of ink.

 

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Pilot Vanishing Point with Private Reserve American Blue!!!

 

I have a couple of these pens (a new blue carbonesque and a mustard from 2010) and I like every thing about them.

 

 

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Line variation from modern pens:

Pilot Custom 912 FA 14K soft nib with Montblanc Mystery Black

Montblanc 146 14C Oblique Broad nib with Montblanc Corn Poppy Red

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