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Greetings, I'm brand new to fountain pens. I'm in my twenties, a student of Computer Science and Mathematics, and have handwriting bordering on illegible.

 

In secondary school, I exclusively wrote with a single GraphGear mechanical drafting pencil with premium leads and took multicolored notes with Pilot Precise V5 Roller Ball pens. Though I discontinued my use of the pencil at University, I've stood by my liquid ink, extra fine, needle point roller balls.

 

I've recently decided to make the leap to fountain pens to supplement/supplant my revered Pilot Precise pens. While it remains an experiment for now, I'm confident I'll enjoy my foray into the finer side of writing instruments.

 

I've been cursed/blessed with small hands (size 7), so I think I'll be sticking to more slender/narrow pens, and will enjoy any recommendations.

 

For my first lot of pens, I've purchased a couple of Chinese pens—namely, a Hero 448 and a Kaigelu 356. I've also scored a great deal on a black Parker "51" Aerometric in pretty fair condition. You'll find me asking a billion questions as I bring it into a personally acceptable condition. If I like it and my fountain pen experience well enough I'll set my eyes on a Parker "61" and a handful of Hero 616's (for multicolored notes).

 

As to ink, I'm starting out with Diamine Oxblood. Once my financial reserves are up again, I'll branch out. Any recommendations?

 

I look forward to engaging with the community and possibly even growing a collection.

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Glad you are with us! Welcome!

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Hello and welcome to FPN, from Cape Town, South Africa.

To sit at one's table on a sunny morning, with four clear hours of uninterruptible security, plenty of nice white paper, and a [fountain] pen - that is true happiness!


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Welcome aboard, from Charleston, SC. As you are a newbie, you might look at the Reference Pages on a website called Richard's Pens: it has a wealth of info about the basics of fountain pens, their use and care, and it will help you avoid making some mistakes. A couple of other websites with useful information for newbies include PenChalet, Jetpens and the Goulet Pen Company. Goulet has made quite a few videos available on their website and on YouTube, which are helpful with some procedures related to FP use. There is a series of posts here, called A Newbies Guide to Inks, which is worth reviewing (you’ll find it as the first pinned topic under the Inky Thoughts Subforum). Bear in mind that how your writing appears on the page is a complex interplay of pen, paper, nib, ink, and handwriting, so be patient as you experiment with these variables. Enjoy, and good luck.

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Greetings, I'm brand new to fountain pens. I'm in my twenties, a student of Computer Science and Mathematics, and have handwriting bordering on illegible.

 

In secondary school, I exclusively wrote with a single GraphGear mechanical drafting pencil with premium leads and took multicolored notes with Pilot Precise V5 Roller Ball pens. Though I discontinued my use of the pencil at University, I've stood by my liquid ink, extra fine, needle point roller balls.

 

I've recently decided to make the leap to fountain pens to supplement/supplant my revered Pilot Precise pens. While it remains an experiment for now, I'm confident I'll enjoy my foray into the finer side of writing instruments.

 

I've been cursed/blessed with small hands (size 7), so I think I'll be sticking to more slender/narrow pens, and will enjoy any recommendations.

 

For my first lot of pens, I've purchased a couple of Chinese pens—namely, a Hero 448 and a Kaigelu 356. I've also scored a great deal on a black Parker "51" Aerometric in pretty fair condition. You'll find me asking a billion questions as I bring it into a personally acceptable condition. If I like it and my fountain pen experience well enough I'll set my eyes on a Parker "61" and a handful of Hero 616's (for multicolored notes).

 

As to ink, I'm starting out with Diamine Oxblood. Once my financial reserves are up again, I'll branch out. Any recommendations?

 

I look forward to engaging with the community and possibly even growing a collection.

 

STOP ! and Welcome !

 

Who told you that small hands go with slender pens ? Your writing technique and style will dictate which pen is comfortable.

I find that a larger pen is easier to hold lightly. A heavier pen "self-settles" into the web of my hand. Try different fountain pens to discover your comfort preference, without preconceptions.

 

What do you like about the Parker 51 ? What would you change ?

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Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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