Hi Fellow Nibbynerds

[Amory]

Hi

Have been enjoying browsing the site for a while, at last Ive finally created my account.

I am a Chinese pen affectionado although I did rediscover fountain pens via Lamy. As a long term traveler I mainly lay ink down in my travel journal.

Best wishes to all here, Amory

[Chrissy]

Hello and welcome to FPN.

[mitto]

Greetings and welcome to FPN.

[jar]

Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.

[ThomasB]

Hello and welcome from Baton Rouge, Louisiana...Enjoy your time here

[Amory]

Hello and welcome to FPN.

Hi Chrissy

Snail !

Is that a pen pal thing?

[paperglo]

What kind of Chinese pens do you like?

[Wahl]

[Amory]

What kind of Chinese pens do you like?

Hi Silverdragonia.

The pens I have are the basic £1 (1 pound /euro ones) Jinhao and Wing Sung. They all seem to write pretty well but the extra fine Wing Sung 3003 gets most use (for now). How about you, what are your preferred pens ?

[apatience]

Welcome! Is great to see you here!

[OCArt]

Welcome to our little corner of the universe from a pen user in San Diego.

[gryphon1911]

Welcome and enjoy your time here.

[paperglo]

Hi Silverdragonia.

The pens I have are the basic £1 (1 pound /euro ones) Jinhao and Wing Sung. They all seem to write pretty well but the extra fine Wing Sung 3003 gets most use (for now). How about you, what are your preferred pens ?

 

I am not much of a collector as much as just a user of fountain pens, and I am mostly into inks. I have a couple of the J. Herbin 1670 inks but they take a lot of work to clean out of pens so I decided to look into some Chinese pens to use exclusively with these high-maintenance inks .

 

I recently came into the Wing Sung 618 and Jinhao 992 - I was surprised at how unexpectedly well they write for such wallet-friendly pens. Additionally I currently have a Lamy Safari, Kaweco Sport, and Conklin Duragraph inked.

 

I find that I don't think I'm too picky with pens as long as they have a nice balance in my hand and a smooth nib.

 

What kind of journal do you use? I've been splurging and getting Tomoe River paper for my traveler's notebook - it's pricier but the ink just pops.

[TwizzlerNibs]

Welcome!

 

A lot of people seem to not know about it, but I have been getting my Chinese pen fix from an app called Wish. You can get, with just a little bit of time scrolling through, ANY of major Chinese pen models (I've got over 20, mostly Jinhao, some Wing-Sung, and a few Hero) for a dollar or 2 plus a dollar or 2 shipping. It's amazing.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions,

 

Josh

[paperglo]

Welcome!

 

A lot of people seem to not know about it, but I have been getting my Chinese pen fix from an app called Wish. You can get, with just a little bit of time scrolling through, ANY of major Chinese pen models (I've got over 20, mostly Jinhao, some Wing-Sung, and a few Hero) for a dollar or 2 plus a dollar or 2 shipping. It's amazing.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions,

 

Josh

 

I love Wish for stationary supplies. I get my sticky notes, washi tape, and sealing wax from there regularly. I noticed that some of the listings for the same items are cheaper than others depending on how much the supplier charges for shipping - I've made ordered and then found that I could have paid half the price after the fact. But overall I haven't had any problems with them and all the items I've purchased have been great.

[Amory]

Welcome!

 

A lot of people seem to not know about it, but I have been getting my Chinese pen fix from an app called Wish. You can get, with just a little bit of time scrolling through, ANY of major Chinese pen models (I've got over 20, mostly Jinhao, some Wing-Sung, and a few Hero) for a dollar or 2 plus a dollar or 2 shipping. It's amazing.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions,

 

Josh

I am one of those people who did not know about wish. Thank you for letting me know.

[TwizzlerNibs]

Made that same mistake with my first purchase. For pens the prices from different companies differ greatly, to the point where only a handful (the metal Lamy knock-offs

 

 

 

 

I love Wish for stationary supplies. I get my sticky notes, washi tape, and sealing wax from there regularly. I noticed that some of the listings for the same items are cheaper than others depending on how much the supplier charges for shipping - I've made ordered and then found that I could have paid half the price after the fact. But overall I haven't had any problems with them and all the items I've purchased have been great.

 

[TwizzlerNibs]

Made that same mistake with my first purchase. For pens the prices from different companies differ greatly, to the point where only a handful (the metal Lamy knock-offs, the i think knock-off ones with the actual lamy logo, and the ones with weird ornamentation) can't be found for 3 bucks or under, total. Love it. Ink for a buck and Nibs for a buck too.

 

 

 

 

I love Wish for stationary supplies. I get my sticky notes, washi tape, and sealing wax from there regularly. I noticed that some of the listings for the same items are cheaper than others depending on how much the supplier charges for shipping - I've made ordered and then found that I could have paid half the price after the fact. But overall I haven't had any problems with them and all the items I've purchased have been great.

[Amory]

I am not much of a collector as much as just a user of fountain pens, and I am mostly into inks. I have a couple of the J. Herbin 1670 inks but they take a lot of work to clean out of pens so I decided to look into some Chinese pens to use exclusively with these high-maintenance inks .

 

I recently came into the Wing Sung 618 and Jinhao 992 - I was surprised at how unexpectedly well they write for such wallet-friendly pens. Additionally I currently have a Lamy Safari, Kaweco Sport, and Conklin Duragraph inked.

 

I find that I don't think I'm too picky with pens as long as they have a nice balance in my hand and a smooth nib.

 

What kind of journal do you use? I've been splurging and getting Tomoe River paper for my traveler's notebook - it's pricier but the ink just pops.

I have a jinhao 992 like you along with a couple of Lamy style ones and some metal body ones that I’ve forgotten the model number which I use in rotation or gift if someone takes a liking to one. Still enjoy the Lamy Safari as I have stub nibs up to 1,9mm.

Like you I am more of a user than collector. For me it’s what the pen leaves on the paper that is important. I buy Rhodia A5 journals which have great paper that can handle wettest of pens. I’ve yet to find tomoe river paper in my travels, it sounds very interesting.

Wonder if you have heard of Diamine ink brand? I have several of them and they are fully mixable to get just the right colour.

As I only return to my home country once a year collecting postal purchases at that time. Confession - I am a travel junkie.

[paperglo]

I buy Rhodia A5 journals which have great paper that can handle wettest of pens. I’ve yet to find tomoe river paper in my travels, it sounds very interesting.

Wonder if you have heard of Diamine ink brand? I have several of them and they are fully mixable to get just the right colour.

As I only return to my home country once a year collecting postal purchases at that time. Confession - I am a travel junkie.

 

I love Rhodia paper, have you tried the Rhodia R collection? The paper is even nicer. Tomoe River paper is not too difficult for me to come online, luckily. I started using it because some of my inks only sheen on extremely ink-resistant paper (J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor).

 

I really like the Diamine inks, even without mixing. I love their oxblood, it's my current favorite red.

 

I love to travel as well, that sounds amazing. A tradition I have from before I started using fountain pens is to visit at least one stationery/paper shop wherever I travel. I've picked up a lot of pens, ink, and paper this way and they make great mementos that are actually useful.