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How is the Pen Show guys?? :D

 

 

BTW... If ANYONE reading this can SNAG me a bottle of Franklin Christoph 17 (Orange Ink)... I will be more than happy to pay for bottle and shipping... and will be eternally GRATEFUL !!!.. :wub: :wub:

 

 

If I end up getting multiple bottles is all good... I have friends wanting this ink too. ;)

 

 

 

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Does that mean you liked the ink?

 

DUDE... is LOVELY.. I just haven't had time to make comparisons with my other orange inks. :lol:

 

I will post my results as soon as I get them done....

 

 

 

THANKS SO MUCH for the sample... :wub: :wub:

 

 

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Picked up 3 of the FPN Inks from Amberlea and Noodler's exclusive ink for Osprey Pens, the Azure Main. Stayed well within budget for this one. But....I will definitely be saving up for the Aurora flex nib that is coming after having a chance to test it out at the show.

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Picked up 3 of the FPN Inks from Amberlea and Noodler's exclusive ink for Osprey Pens, the Azure Main. Stayed well within budget for this one. But....I will definitely be saving up for the Aurora flex nib that is coming after having a chance to test it out at the show.

 

Give us your thoughts on that Aurora flex nib. There's a post in the mall section that you can update. Just want someone's take on the Aurora pen/nib vs say a flex nib on a vintage pen like a Waterman.

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Give us your thoughts on that Aurora flex nib. There's a post in the mall section that you can update. Just want someone's take on the Aurora pen/nib vs say a flex nib on a vintage pen like a Waterman.

 

Not sure where that other post is, but here were my impressions (that I posted elsewhere as well...)

 

I was able to test this pen on two separate occasions at the show. I was guardedly optimistic, but I feel that there is going to be a case of... overselling what the nib really is.
Upsides: nib is nice to look at, feels comfortable to write with (no catches, etc), and most notably had very good snap-back. For the most part, the feed kept up, and railroading was an issue only if you tried to race with the thing.
Downsides: flex is such a loose term, but this nib feels more like a step beyond a soft nib, with just a bit more splaying of the tines. Unless you get a grind, there is no needle line, just a European fine, maybe XF. The range is not dramatic, and I felt the nib was definitely saying "Don't push me too far." I think John Mottishaw's Spencerian treatments, especially on the Falcon nibs, go further.
However, this may be a harbinger of things to come, and be the potential beginning of new entries of nib making with more flexible characteristics. In this, I think it is a very positive move. I found the colors, even the ones beyond the initial two offerings, to be very underwhelming, certainly on a pen of this price point. There were also two metal-bodied pens, (possibly) silver- and gold-plated, that added a little heft and certainly a step up in looks. Again, I'm assuming these first iterations are a sensible way for the company to test a new area of development, and that is a very good thing.
As to whether someone would want to save up for this pen because of the flex , if it indeed goes for more than the $500 strata, which I am pretty certain it will (being an LE pen), you could get a far, far better nib for flex with that amount of money by going to a reputable vintage dealer and getting a nice Waterman or other gold nib from the true era of flexible nibs. This ain't that, that's for sure.

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Give us your thoughts on that Aurora flex nib. There's a post in the mall section that you can update. Just want someone's take on the Aurora pen/nib vs say a flex nib on a vintage pen like a Waterman.

 

JonSzanto gave a good impression. My impression is that I won't compare it with top tier vintage nibs, but comparing to all modern "soft" nibs (Pilot FA, Pilot Falcon, Platinum Soft nib, OMAS extra flessible) this one had the best feel to me in terms of easy of tine opening and snapback.The finely finned Ebonite feed design is also better suited than feeds of the other modern "soft" nib pens. This is a step in a good direction.

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Does anyone know the dates for 2018 Show?.. I checked the website, but nada!! :(

 

 

 

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They have always placed the show on President's Day weekend. I wouldn't expect the website updated for months, and it isn't listed yet elsewhere that I could see.

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They have always placed the show on President's Day weekend. I wouldn't expect the website updated for months, and it isn't listed yet elsewhere that I could see.

 

When is President's Day weekend?... We have a Prime Minister here... so, no idea... :lol: :lol:

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"Google is your friend,"

 

it reports President's Day is held on the third Monday in February, which in 2018 is February 19.

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"Google is your friend,"

 

it reports President's Day is held on the third Monday in February, which in 2018 is February 19.

 

 

So.... does that mean the Show is from the Thursday before?.. Thursday 15, Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 ??

 

 

COOL!!!!!!!!! :D :D

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FYI:

 

Hotel Sold

 

Getting a new restraunt

 

Renovation in Progress

It might be useful to contact Chris for an update.

San Francisco International Pen Show - The next “Funnest Pen Show” is on schedule for August 23-24-25, 2024.  Watch the show website for registration details. 
 

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FYI:

 

Hotel Sold

 

Getting a new restraunt

 

Renovation in Progress

It might be useful to contact Chris for an update.

 

:huh: .. oh oh...

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I can see it now: the LA Pen Show becomes a one-day affair on the Venice Beach boardwalk.

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