My new Haolilai 801F and questions

[Rasputin]

Today I received one of Todd's last Haolilai 801F's. (Actually I had to drive to the FedEx Ground warehouse since they chose not to bring it to my address...but enough about them) First, I just want to add my thanks to Todd for the great pen and service. As indicated before, both the pen and its packaging are first rate. I originally had decided to use Noodler's Golden Brown but found it wrote dry and slow. At first, I thought it was the fine point but, after writing a couple of pages, I decided to wash it out and try the PR DC Super Show Blue...WOW! what a difference. I think this will replace my Pilot Knight as my FP of choice.

 

My questions are these: Being a n00bie, I have, so far, purchased a Waterman Phineas w/M, Pilot Knight w/M and the Haolilai 801F. I would appreciate recommendations from your veterans as to my next inks...and my next slightly more expensive pen. (For now, not over $100US)

 

Any suggestions are welcome. BTW, thanks to everyone on FPN for aiding my addiction.

Edited May 19, 2007 by Rasputin

[Maja]

Hi Rasputin, one of the first inks that I *really* liked was Private Reserve Tanzanite. It's a beautiful colour and a fast-flowing ink (some call it the "laxative of fountain pen inks" ). It's quite saturated though, so it might stain clear barrels. Just a wee word of caution, there.....

As for a recommendation for a more expensive pen.....well, I know someone else is going to recommend it, so I will say it first: how about a Pelikan? You can get a Pelikan M400 in White Tortoise design for $99 from Pam Braun at http://oscarbraunpens.com/ or a Pelikan M200 with a customized nib from Richard Binder at http://richardspens.com/ for $90.00 ($50.00 for the pen "body" and $40 for the custom steel nib).

[Rasputin]

Hi Rasputin, one of the first inks that I *really* liked was Private Reserve Tanzanite. It's a beautiful colour and a fast-flowing ink (some call it the "laxative of fountain pen inks" ). It's quite saturated though, so it might stain clear barrels. Just a wee word of caution, there.....

As for a recommendation for a more expensive pen.....well, I know someone else is going to recommend it, so I will say it first: how about a Pelikan? You can get a Pelikan M400 in White Tortoise design for $99 from Pam Braun at http://oscarbraunpens.com/ or a Pelikan M200 with a customized nib from Richard Binder at http://richardspens.com/ for $90.00 ($50.00 for the pen "body" and $40 for the custom steel nib).

 

Thanks, Maja. I've had my eye on a Pelikan. Now may be the time to jump. Have a good day!

[Rasputin]

Made the jump today. Went to Richard Binder's and order a Pelikan M200 w/a stub italic medium nib. (Also some more ink from Todd at isellpens.com: PR Fiesta Red and Shoreline Gold). Now, to wait...guess I'll console myself w/my new pen until my NEWER PEN arrives. Thanks again for your advice.