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We've got tons of great fountain pen reviews. I'm wondering if anyone is interested in a brief intro to various vintage dip pens? (nibs)

 

I've been playing around with a setup and this seems to work fairly well. Not sure if the voice over is good, or if it distracts and it would be better to write it. It's hard to do both at the same time without messing up.

 

It's on Rhodia Bloc cream paper with walnut ink.

 

Still figuring out what might be of interest to folks.

 

Andrew

 

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

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Any contributions are welcome.

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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I think that watching videos and reading descriptions might well stimulate interest. If I were to give an example of just plain writing it wouldn't look anything like your fine script. I find that a few nibs work nearly as well as fountain pens for some writing.

Baptiste knew how to make a short job long

For love of it. And yet not waste time either.

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Here's one of the Eagle E740 "Tutor."

 

This one is a little more flexible than the Esterbrook 123. It's between a firm and firm-flex. It was originally used for later-elementary or middle school, and for general writing. (letters, business, etc...)

 

In a way I also like the quiet ones where all you hear is the scratching of the pen. For me, that sound is very soothing, but it may irritate others, not sure.

 

thoughts?

 

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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How about a custom imprint for a NYC stationer. The Paramount Bank Pen is, unlike most "Bank Pens" not a Bank Pen shape. This is a Falcon shape. I suspect it is Turner and Harrison.

 

I tried this one silent again, but still made mistakes.

 

Andrew

 

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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As I think I'm finally working out a way to consistently video, I've gone ahead and made a formal YouTube channel.

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzib4tD40bHFGexCVQzOdLA/

 

Hopefully I'll be able to get some consistent content up there.

 

Let me know if there are any themes or other things you'd like to see.

 

Andrew

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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If you don't mind constructive feedback?

Your penmanship is more than equal to the task.

Basic vocal description even better. Your trained or polished natural speaking ability adds to the brief consistent demonstration.

 

I'm always open to constructive feedback. I do appreciate it. (don't always follow, just ask my parents and wife :D )

 

I'll do more with the vocal description. The ones up there now have been more playing around and figuring out what I'd like to do, what seems interesting. A bit more planning and "scripting" will help with the talking-while-writing challenge.

 

Thanks!

Andrew

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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Still learning. (Especially how to speak, write , and spell all at the same time. )

 

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“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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I'd watch more of this.

 

You had 69 subs and I just ruined that for you.

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Selling a boatload of restored, fairly rare, vintage Japanese gold nib pens, click here to see (more added as I finish restoring them)

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I'd watch more of this.

 

You had 69 subs and I just ruined that for you.

At first I read You had 69 STUBS... which reminded me I should do a stub comparison.

 

Thanks for subscribing. Worth it to lose the 69 to have you onboard.

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“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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Curious about Inflexibles?

 

https://youtu.be/xg5spiHbX6E

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“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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