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In the spirit of the Estie Loaner Program, here is a TWBI loaner program.

 

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For those of you who might have difficulty reading my writing or reading cursive... here is the short version of the rules.

 

The pens are part of my collection. I'm willing to loan them out. I'm also interested in loaning them out with an ink that I'm reviewing so we can do some co-reviews.

 

All members may participate, but I may request you post a bond for the replacement of the pen. I want my pens back in great shape.

 

I am willing to loan out 3 of the 540s and 2 Vac 700s. For the Vac 700s, the nibs have been customized. For the 540s you can email me if you'd like to try a custom nib. I do not have any XF, F or even M nibs. I have stubs and broads. (Sounds kinky).

 

Borrower will pay for shipping and insurance both directions.

 

You may borrow a pen for a month.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Great idea and very generous of you. I have a white Mini Rose Gold and I love it. Sign up folks (and get it inked - Amber has way cool inks!)

Life's too short to use crappy pens.  -carlos.q

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:wub: Ah, thanks!

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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That's a very generous offer. If you don't mind my asking, what aspects of TWSBIs most appeal to you, and what is your favorite nib on a TWSBI? I've been eyeing Pendleton Brown's stubbed TWSBIs, but new models come out before I've made a decision.

 

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I have a 540, 3 x 580s, 3 x Vac 700s, 2 Minis and a Classic - various nibs.

They are nice pens!!. I am the UK Estie Loaner so I might join in here too!!

 

 

Perfect!!!

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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That's a very generous offer. If you don't mind my asking, what aspects of TWSBIs most appeal to you, and what is your favorite nib on a TWSBI? I've been eyeing Pendleton Brown's stubbed TWSBIs, but new models come out before I've made a decision.

 

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Currently, my favorite is my Tomahawk and I do love my TWSBIs. So, you want to try one?

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My thoughts on the M200 compared to the TWSBI 540.

 

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Okay, I have five pens out on loan, but we have a spots for our members in the UK, thanks to alc3261- I also have a Vac 700 still available.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Well, borrowers, are you enjoying the pens?

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Today, we received 3 pens from the private collection of the TWSBI family.... to add to our loaner program.

 

So, do we have three more individuals who want to try a TWSBI?

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In short, I love it :wub: I'm with you on posting; you can but it's a mighty long pen if you do. Lovely balance unposted. Fellow FPNers, you have to try the Tomahawk stub mod by LahLahLaw. Yeah, yeah, I know it looks a little strange but if you love a juicy nib you're gonna love this mod. I'm sending him a Nussbaum Phoenix with a M nib; can't wait to see how it writes when I get it back. I'm thinking :cloud9:

Life's too short to use crappy pens.  -carlos.q

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BTW, what do you think of that ink --- that's an IRON GALL -- can you believe it?

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Great ink! Nothing like the Salix I tried although some of that (a lot of that?) may be the nib. I wrote some comments on p. 2 (second image). I expected to have to give the pen a shake from time to time but haven't had to even once - and I've used it a lot. Never a hard start, never a skip. Guess the surface tension issue (or whatever it was) has resolved itself. I hope I can get a few bottles in the group buy (I'd really like to get a bottle of brown for dcpritch).

 

How does the 540 compare to the 580?

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Life's too short to use crappy pens.  -carlos.q

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Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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