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Hi all, I have letters that people wrote to me using fountain pen ink, but one day I accidentally spilled my drink over one letter which smudged almost a paragraph quite badly. The words are still somewhat readable, but it looks kind of messy. I'm trying to think of a way to save my letters in case my clumsy self repeated the incident all over again. Like the title suggests, does anyone know if art fixative spray works for securing fountain pen ink on paper surface? I'm talking about fixative spray that people use for pastels or charcoal artwork. Or any idea you guys could suggest?

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Hello FPN members and guests! Today i will be reviewing the pen(Wality/Airmail 70AM) that i received just today through asapens.in. But before i start the review i would like to give a "thumbs up!" to ASA pens and Mr. L.Subramaniam! It was my 1st purchase from their site and i must say i am quite pleased with their service and the quality of the product and also the FP collection that they have. Okay, so that aside lets start with the pen itself. Airmail Pen Company was established in 1951 by Late Shri. Mohan L. Mirchandani and is one of the oldest of its kind in India. It produces two brands of Writing Instruments, Wality and Airmail. The pen, along with the usual packaging and bubble wrap came in a transparent and sturdy Zip-lock pen pouch. The pouch also contained a little eyedropper as it is an eyedropper pen. The pen itself has this beautiful Pinkish orange and purple acrylic body which shimmers in light and is very pleasing to the eye. The material also displays quite a depth to it. The cap is all metal with a beautiful texture, a dome shaped pointed top and an acrylic bottom that matches the pen body quite nicely. I also like the short clip, which has enough tension to it that it can secure the pen firmly in the pocket. Upon unscrewing the cap, you find a matching coloured semi-transparent grip section with a gold coloured airmail nib. The nib that i received was Fine-Medium in writing width and Very Very Wet! And i mean a GUSHER! It wrote quite pleasantly with some feedback. Also, it has some spring to it which offers a marginal line variation. WRITING SAMPLE: Conclusion: It is a simple no-nonsense beautiful looking pen which performs quite nicely. I am looking forward to writing with it regularly and enjoying the shimmery acrylic which is sure to be an eye candy in bright sunlight! If you are looking for a beautiful economical everyday pen this one might add a feather to your collection!

I have just bought both a 144 classique fountain pen pop cap (engraved) and 145 classique/chopin? fountain pen(broken clip) and would like advice on removing the logo to swap cap barrel on 144 and put a new clip on 145. My wife has a 163 classique rollerball and the logo just unscrews quite easily, whereas my 162 legrand rollerball doesn't. Any advice for a newbie addict gratefully received!!!! Thanks :-)

TWSBI Mini in Rose Gold Review First Impression (10/10) So, there are two reasons why I got this pen. First is that I really wanted a piston filler, the second being that I wanted a shiny white pen. The pen is nicely packaged as any other TWSBI pen, with the cardboard box and plastic shell, completed with wrench and silicon grease. This pen looked beautiful out of the box, it is a little smaller than I expected, but I do like smaller pens so it’s a plus for me. Appearance and Design (8/10) Again, the Mini is a really beautiful pen when empty. However, it does look somewhat worse when it is filled with dark black ink, but it still looks good nevertheless. I would warn you that it does give off a feminine feel, which may turn off those who prefer manly-man, black on black stealth pens. The design is excellent; I especially enjoy the ability to take it apart for cleaning and maintenance. Weight and Dimensions (10/10) The pen is small, and since I have smaller hands it is perfect for me. The pen does post pretty well with the screw on cap, so it’ll fit those with larger hands as well. Nib and performance (6/10) As a student, I always go with the fine nib for best performance on cheap paper. The nib is beautifully coated with rose gold. The nib did not start off being the smoothest, but got much better after a little bit of adjustments with my writing angle (small sweet spot). I do have a big complaint with how dry this pen is. This pen is beyond just causing a little bit of hard start: it completely stops working when kept in an upright position, causing a lot of frustration for me needing to prime it each time. Now I keep the pen flat on my desk and keep it half full to make sure it works every time when I pick it up. This is not best choice for use as a student pen. Filling system & Maintenance (10/10) The filling system is easy to use, and holds a lot of ink. Maintenance is superior because I can take apart the pen easily to clean out the pen really quickly. Cost & Value (6/10) Ok, this pen looks nice, but you can get an identical pen with just a different color (the regular TWSBI Mini) for $15 less. So if you’re not looking for a white and gold pen, getting this pen is low in value. Reliability wise it is disappointing for the dryness mentioned above, thus obviously lower in value than other pens like Lamy Safari as a work pen. Conclusion (8/10) This pen looks really nice and writes smoothly now, which is why I’m sure to be keeping it. I do have complaints of its dryness, but it is nothing that I can’t overlook easily, just problematic for taking notes. Overall I like this pen and accept its flaws.

There are some dresses you would like to wear to a party, others to a friends marriage, but will you wear those dresses in your apartment. I guess not! In your home, you would perhaps seek something comfortable, something that you could wear for a longer time and still feel at ease. It may perhaps not look too savvy but it should be comfortable, easily washable, and quite durable to withstand routine wear and tear. This pen serves the same function in your pen collection as your jockeys and T-shirts in your wardrobe. It doesn't look awesome. It has its manufacturing and design cons. It's an eyedropper which may start to burp if you let the ink levels fall too low. But, and its a capital BUT, this pen is so comfortable to write with that you could use it for hours and hours without fatigue. It is, for me, one of those rare fountain pens which can be used for daily writing purposes. Mind it, it is that sort of pen which you would always want to keep inked. A pen, which you would like to keep in your pen stand and use it once you are tired of showing off your Pelikans and Montblancs. A pen which is so competitively priced that it can be used for experimenting, changing nibs, fiddling with the slit, if you are into that sort of thing, though I think you would never need to do so. Part 1: The Built & Looks :- This pens boasts of a clear demonstrator barrel. A silver-colored clip is attached to the cap marble, cap marble can be screwed in the cap and in this way supports the clip. Cap also uses a cap ring at the bottom. Cap is built of plastic. As the photographs show, there are some serious aesthetic issues with the quality and built of the cap and the clip. The color of the cap is not too fancy and the nib which says 'DOCTOR' is also not exactly eye catching. But, hey , we don't expect a lot from an under 3 dollar pen. I got the pen with the smell of the plastic. The barrel is clear, so when I put some red or other attractive colored ink in it, it looks nice. But when you see it without ink, you would find that the barrel is not as 'clear' as you would expect. However, the pen appears strong and sturdy. It won't crack upon falling. It is built to withstand normal use and accidents. Thus considering it's price, I am inclined to give it 2.5/5 for its built and looks. Part 2: The Balance:- The pen is light weight. Its a large pen and for normal male hands and large female hands it should provide good grip width. I have large hands and I personally found balance and the grip amazingly good. I was amazed because I have often paid a lot and found this balance lacking. It is a fairly large size pen and fitted perfectly in my large hands. The pen was a pleasure to write with, whether the cap was posted or unposted. I felt as if I could fill page after page with this pen. Very good weight , balance and ergonomics. For the price I paid, I should give it 5 out of 5 in this respect. Part 3: The nib and the feed:-The nib and the feed are the soul of the pen. Imagine a pen where every thing is par excellence but having no nib or feed. The pen uses a Doctor brand gold-plated iridium tipped nib. The feed material is apparently ebonite. Its a typical non finned, two channelled old style feed. The pen is, as already said, an eyedropper. The well laid channels on the feed ensure plenty of ink supply and the carefully designed nib gives a very smooth fine writing experience. Since, the pen is an eyedropper, its ink capacity is somewhere like 2-3 ml. I am not sure about that, but one thing that I am sure of is that the capacity is at least 4 times a standard international cartridge. When ink reaches 1/3rd mark, the chances of burping increase. Though the design of the nib and the feed is simple, but it is efficient and job oriented. They have been designed to write for long hours. The barrel acts as a large reservoir, the feed ensures consistent supply and the nib smoothly puts the ink on the paper with a style. For its price, I would give the nib and the feed a 4 out of 5. Part 4: The writing:- This pen delivers where it is most important to do so. Where writing is concerned, the pen hits a home run. It writes a fine line. Nib is very smooth and the there is no skipping, rail-roading, difficult starts etc. Rather, I found the writing is pleasurable and non tiring. Nib is stiff but one can definitely see some line variations. The nib is a joy to write with. It kind of made my hand writing look good. Its a note taking pen, one can carry to his college. I felt as it I could write faster with this pen, than with many other fountain pens in my collection. Writing experience was akin to that of a good ball pen minus the pressure. Loved it. Since the balance and the weight are optimal, the pen delivers a superb writing experience. For its price, the writing experience deserve a 9 out of 10. I have allotted 10 marks to the writing because I consider it at least twice as important. That's what pens are made for, aren't they? I got it from ASApens with a combo set. They have another pen on their site with the same name. I am not very sure if its the same pen.This pen looks different from that one. Though the nib and the feed of the pen I got and the pen they have on their site looks same. I was informed that the pen I got was even cheaper. However since the nib and the feed are the same, most of what I have said about the writing experience of this pen should hold good for that. pen too. I think that pen is basically this pen - quality issues Conclusion. A reliable pen made for daily use. One of those under 3 $ pens you would want in your collection. A smooth and fine writer and comfortable grip and balance. (Score 20.5 / 25).Great value for money. I recommend it..

We have a few Omas pens discounted up to 50% Off. Omas Emotica Fountain Pen http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10963-PolishedBlue.jpg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Omas Bologna Fountain Pen in la magica or red swirl http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10223-LaMagica.jpg http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10223-RedSwirl.jpg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Omas Italiana Art Deco Woods Edition (Piston-Fill) Fountain Pen http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10217-VioletEbony.jpg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Omas 360 Coll L Ebano Rollerball Pen http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10964-CollLEbano.jpg

Hi FPN friends, If you are interested in the catalogue of Montblanc for 2014/2015 please sent me an email to info@appelboompennen.nl and we will ship this beautiful Montblanc book with pretty cool fountain pen pictures to you! The only contribution is to cover the shipping costs (Europe = €15, Outside EU = €25) http://www.appelboompennen.nl/image/data/Montblanc/montblanc-catalogue.jpg Link to our contact form p.s. we have enough for everyone, it is no limited edition... Kind regards, Joost Appelboom

Delta made a special run of the Delta Momo fountain pen and we bought all 5 of the rutherium trim. Only 5 of this pen with the demonstrator style cap and barrel and the rutherium trim exist. Each pen is numbered, 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5, or 5/5. We have already sold some so they wont last long. http://www.penchalet.com/images/specialedition/IMG_0602.jpg http://www.penchalet.com/images/specialedition/IMG_0608.jpg http://www.penchalet.com/images/specialedition/IMG_0610.jpg

Hello! Come join us for our Delta Pen Event at Dromgoole's on November 15th from 10am- 3pm. There will be a wide selection of fountain pens, starting at $100. Also introducing the Vatican Pen! If you aren't able to come, let Larry know and he can send you photos of some great pens that we don't usually have in the store. Hope to see you there! Dromgoole's 2515 Rice Boulevard Houston, Texas 77005 713.526.4651 dromgooles@sbcglobal.net

Figured what better way to get into fountain pens than to start inexpensive, fortunately had a couple friends who were able to get me some recommendations on favorable ones. Most were about 10USD or less, the most expensive 'single' pen was the Uranus KSF-301 w/ Box for about 17USD. My favorite of the pack is the Jinhao X750 with the Goulet Extra Fine nib, followed by the Jinhao X450 which I replaced with a Goulet 1.5mm Stub Nib (I put the 2-tone Jinhao M nib from the X450 onto my Nemosine Singularity). On the thin side it's a toss up between the Kaigelu 363 and Jinhao 611. The Hero 616 is probably the least favorite of all the Chinese ones I've tried. Baoer 507 "8 Horse" (one of a three pack I got, I kept the silverish one) http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/intro/baoer_507_8horse.jpg Jinhao 611 in blue, aside from the Hero 616 I have, probably the finest on the nib size I have. http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/intro/Jinhao_611.jpg A Kaigelu 363 and Haushilai 2111, bought them as a pair, I like the Kaigelu better of the two. http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/intro/kaigelu_363_huashilai_2111.jpg A Duke Uranus KSF-301 (~ Medium Partially Hooded Nib) http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/intro/uranus_301_full.jpg Jinhao X450 in "Distressed Black" http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/intro/x450_closenib.jpg Jinhao X750 "Shimmering Sands" with a Goulet 2-tone Extra Fine Nib. Currently my favorite of the chinese pens. http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/intro/x750_ef.jpg Most of them side by side (the non-Chinese ones shown being the Sheaffer Snorkel, Nemosine Singularity, and the unbranded green one in the front) http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/intro/chinese_colection.jpg

Hello Followers! We are very glad to announce that Iguana Sell is the new Official Sponsor of this year's Madrid Penshow. It is the most important of Europe and we will be very happy to help you if you come visit us! As some of you may know, it will take place the 14th, 15th and 16th of November at the Eurobuilding Hotel in Madrid. At our stand, you will be able to try our range of nibs of Aurora, Pelikan and Nakaya. Do not miss this unique show and contact us to info@iguanasell.com to get your free ticket!

Greetings all, A quick question regarding FPs and their own individual "personalities". Do some FPs simply have some inveterate dislike toward certain types of paper? Even well-made paper? For instance, I have a relatively high-priced Visconti that writes like a dream on Rhodia but is scratchy and annoying on Clairefountaine (notebooks AND journals). Is this just some quirk of the pen? Is it a nib issue? Surely not, right? Thanks for any feedback or input. F

I got a Parker Vector from Amazon in red. When I got it in my hands it did not feel as good as my other Parker Vector in black. I popped the catradge in my pen and it never wrote. Ink went everywhere, but the nib. Please tell me if the pen is fake? Thanks! Also, my black one says made in France and the red one does not say anything. On the box it says Bought in India/Nepal By Luxor. Pic 1: http://goo.gl/mGwxv2 Pic 2: http://goo.gl/7IyhyH Pic 3: http://goo.gl/l2Oda6

I received my Parker Urban Premium in Metallic White, M nib, last Christmas, and have been using it regularly for close to a year now. Right now it's inked with a mixture of Diamine Yellow and Pelikan Brilliant Red. These are my thoughts on how I feel about the pen! Appearance and design http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk80/hockairu/randoms/IMAG0128.jpg http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk80/hockairu/randoms/IMAG0129.jpg The Parker Urban Premium is a beautiful pen. I love the streamlined hourglass shape, the lovely pearly white finish. The crisscrossed lines on the barrel and cap add a touch of elegance to the look. Being made of metal, it feels well built and has some weight to it, but not so much that it causes hand fatigue easily. The clip is an unusual, arrow shape, and it feels quite tight. However, one thing I'd like to mention is that the pen scratches very easily, despite the care I've taken to keep it looking as new as possible. You can see the big paint chip on the cap and little scratches on the end of the barrel. The grip is made from shiny black resin that tends to pick up fingerprints easily. The pen posts, but posting makes it top heavy so it's not something I usually do when planning to write for long periods of time. Unposted, the balance is alright. The nib is unusually small - one of the smallest nibs I own. http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk80/hockairu/randoms/IMAG0121.jpg Filling system The Parker Urban Premium uses a c/c filling system. The converter that comes with the pen is solidly build and holds a decent amount of ink. What I especially like about it is that, instead of having to twist to draw in ink, all you have to do is pull up a plunger (I'm not very sure how to describe it, so I'll just post a picture below). There also happens to be a little ball bearing in the converter that you can shake when ink gets stuck at the top. http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk80/hockairu/randoms/IMAG0124.jpg http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk80/hockairu/randoms/IMAG0126_1.jpg Performance The nib is a steel, M nib. The medium writes slightly narrower than the other mediums I have. It is quite stiff, with no flex or line variation. However, mine is very smooth, reliable and wrote perfectly out of the box. I have yet to experience any skipping or hard starts. Flow is somewhat drier than my other fountain pens. Overall impression Despite some minor minus points, all in all I'd say the Parker Urban Premium is a pretty reliable pen with a fantastic design. I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking to get an eye-catching yet functional pen for a reasonable price. Thanks for reading my first review! (:

]This is a brief review of my "Volcano" colored Monteverde Intima with a 1.1mm stub nib. I like this pen a lot--it's fun to write with and more enjoyable than my old Osmiroid, though of course I have to use fountain pen ink. This pen is a great journaling pen and if you lose it abroad, it won't be a total tragedy. The pen is a bit more dramatic-looking in person, because the resin has some nice mother-of-pearl depth beneath the orange veins.

-This review is an adapted version of the one that can be found on my personal blog (www.pencilcaseblog.com). Visit my blog for more pictures, a copy of the written review and of course many other pen, pencil, paper and ink reviews. Enjoy the review! (Pelikan M805 review: http://www.pencilcaseblog.com/2014/09/pelikan-m805.html )- The Pelikan isn't just another pen that has been on my wishlist for a very long time. For me personally, it has a lot of emotional value attached to it. I've always been a fan of the Souverän collection because my grandmother had a vintage one (the classic green striated version) that always caught my attention when I visited her. A few years back she passed it on to me as a birthday gift, after owning it for over 45 years! I don't have to explain how happy I was to actually own a pelikan pen myself! A few years have passed, and two months back I graduated from high school. Because of this 'milestone' I got a fair amount of money from my parents and grandparents, the only rule was that I had to spend it on a pen, a nice pen (a rule I easily agreed with!). My quest for 'The' pen, wasn't easy, and at first I had something else in mind, but when I visited Cultpens (not affilated), I noticed that they had almost every Souverän model at a much better price (almost a fourth less! Not affilated). Cultpens' offer was one I couldn't refuse, so a few days later my ultimate grail pen was on its way to its excited owner! First of all, the packaging. The pen comes in a sturdy, and rather large cardboard box. The dark brown bottom part has a wood-like grain, while the silver lid has a somewhat satin-ish feel. When you open the box, a white faux-leather tray (that can be removed to reveal booklets and warranty cards) holds the pen in a white faux-leather envelope-style case. I really like the box, especially the envelope pen case comes in very useful and does a great job protecting the pen from scuffs and scratches. I've read some people find the box a bit underwelming considering the price of the pen. Which is true, it can't exactly be called the most high-end box, being made out of cardboard. That being said though, it's still a fact that a box is just a box. It might add a bit to the overall first impression, but afterwards, when you put the box away, you'll hardly ever think about it again. There are a lot of different versions available of this model, so why did I choose this partcular version? Well... the major reason I like this pen is its simplicity. It doesn't scream for attention (The boldly-coloured, gold-trimmed M800 counterparts are obviously much less subtle!). The M805 (where the 5 stands for the silver-colored trims) is a very understated, no-nonsense pen to say the least. A lot of people like brightly colored, swirly acrylic pens, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that (I do too occasionally!). But often times the black and silver combo wins for me! The Souverän series is divided into different sizes, the larger the model number, the larger the pen. These numbers range from 300 to 1000, with the 300 being small, almost pocket sized, and the M1000 being oversized. The M8XX is quite similar in length (M800: 14 cm /5.5 Inches, M1000: 14.5 cm / 5.7 Inches) when compared to the M1000, and the diameter (a beefy 14 mm!) isn't too different from the M1000 either. But the real surprise is its weight! All M800 and M1000 models have a metal piston filler system, whereas the smaller models have plastic parts. The metal inner parts make the M800 surprisingly heavy. Even though it's a big pen, you wouldn't always expect a resin pen to weigh in at 30 grams capped! At 14 cm capped, this is everything but small, and because of the good balance and decent weight, I prefer writing with it unposted. Though it's always good to know that, for those who really want to, the cap can be posted securely. The gently flared grip section is very comfortable to hold, for longer writing sessions as well. The threads aren't particularly sharp or protrusive, and even the small bump from section to threads didn't really bother me while writing. Designwise, I'll let the history speak for itself. The Souverän has been around for ages, and it hasn't changed an awful lot in the past ten or twenty years! Why change something that's already great? The M805 is a massive-looking pen, it looks a bit blocky and unrefined from afar, with simple, straight lines. But look closely, and you'll notice that excellent build quality, simplicity and subtle details like the elegant clip that resembles the pelican beak, are all this pen needs to make it refined! This whole just pen feels and looks perfectly balanced. It's no wonder a lot of Pelikan collectors think the M800 is the ultimate Souverän pen! The laser-etched Pelikan logo on the cap fineal might be the only dissapointment as far as design goes. I think it would have looked a bit more classy if it were engraved instead of etched. The matte look of the logo doesn't really combine well with the rest of the pen. Something you should consider, is that the resin parts scuff quite easily, especially where the cap band touches the barrel. There's nothing to be done about that, and most people will like the way it 'ages' over time, that's just something you should consider on a resin pen. If you really like to have as little scratches as possible, I'd suggest choosing the striated version (available in red, blue, and green, as well as limited editions like tortoise brown), the scuffs will show up much less on the barrel. All Souverän pens are piston fillers, which is the way to go on high-end pens like this. The mechanism operates extremely smooth and effortless. And the ink capacity is quite decent (approx. 1.4 ml). Also, there's a small, dark green ink window just behind the threads (Which isn't visible in the pictures because it was inked up at that moment). The ink window doesn't sound like an interesting feature, but if you ever used a piston pen without ink window, you know how irritating it is not to know how much ink there's left! In the end though, as beatiful as this pen might be with its subtleness, one cannot deny that the -not so subtle- massive 18k two-tone gold nib is the real point of interest. The nib is -as I said- far from subtle, though it fits the pen perfectly! The size is just right, the pelikan logo and flourishes are refined and the two-tone color scheme reminds you that this isn't just any ordinairy nib! And you know what, it writes just as beautiful as it looks! The Medium nib behaves a bit stubby, with a very subtle difference in width between downstokes and horizontals. The nib has a lot of character, though I might once get it reground to a real stub. There's no immediate need for the regrind though, because this thing is pretty great already! It's a very smooth, responsive nib. Easily one of the smoothest nibs I have ever used. It's also a relatively wet writer, though a bit less than I initially expected, it has had no problem keeping up with fast writing so far. I've encountered a few hard starts over time, but nothing to be worried about. Another great quality of the Souverän series is that all nibs are swappable! Obviously these come at a cost, but it's an easy solution if you ever want to completely change the writing experience without breaking the bank (Approximately 150 Euros will get you an M800 nib unit). The nib unit screws right out, which could also be useful when you're cleaning your pen! Something I didn't understand from reading other reviews on this pen, is that they often call the nib a 'nail'. Ok, it might not be a flex nib, but it's definitely not the stiffest nib I ever used! There's a bit of spring to it. Enough to make writing with it feel 'cushioned' and comfortable! The M805 undoubtedly is a great pen! For 470 Euros/ 570 USDollars (However it can be found cheaper!) you get an honest pen, nothing flashy, no special features. Just a beautiful, well-made solid writer. I know it might not appeal to some people, but try it out, and you'll understand what's to like about it! Grail pen? Absolutely, and I'm pretty confident it'll stay my number one pen for a long time! Dries ThePencilCaseBlog http://www.pencilcaseblog.com

Dear All, Here is the last part of my Rotring Fountain pen inventory. The four models shown in the photo is unknown to me. Please feel free to tell the models if you know any of them. Cheers!

Some of you may have read my post about a purchase in Singapore of an Omas pen that went less than expected with the pen skipping immediately when I got home. I found that Nibs.com had another Omas Vintage 360 (different color) and I started an online conversation with them to find out if other Omas customers were satisfied and if they felt confident I could get a wet, flexible nib writer. Well, these nice folks really know customer service as I received my gorgeous turquoise Omas 360 tuned perfectly and a day after I sent in the order. Thank you Nibs! It was a pleasure writing my council action notes and the pen writes as expected. It seems like I've had a bad run with the Italians (event though I'm Italian), with both Omas and Delta tied up in returns or repairs. Now I understand why so many folks here rely on nibmeisters (forgive me if I have misspelt), and it's pretty logical to get it done if available at a company like Nibs.com at the time of purchase.

I'm seriously in love with this pen It's a David Oscarson Crystal Fountain Pen for sale here for $4,900 which is approx £3,000 in UK money. Lummy, I could buy a small car for that amount, but it costs nothing to dream .

Limited selection of Wedgwood DKP Jasperware Collection Fountain Pens in the chocolate color in stock at 50% off. http://www.penchalet.com/images/products/enlarge/10409-Chocolate.jpg This pen is made from porcelain and comes with a medium gold nib. Great value at $80.

Dear Fellow Penthusiasts, As a great fan of Rotring Fountain Pens, I am trying to keep an inventory. I started it earlier so this 4th part will be an addition to it. Previous parts https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/255984-rotring-fountain-pens-part-i/ https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/256768-rotring-fountain-pens-part-ii/ https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/256977-rotring-fountain-pens-part-3/ And here is the Art pen, 400 and primus

This is not exactly a Japanese pen but it comes close to it. Take a look at these pens, they are really amazing. I had the opportunity to visit Martin at his atelier in Zwitserland and see for myself where he creates his exquiste writing gear. I would appreciate your comments. http://www.sakurafountainpengallery.com/en

Does anybody know if these planners are fountain pen friendly? Been searching FPN but haven't found an answer on this particular item. Read somewhere that unlike the standard moleskines the special editions have "better paper". Can somebody confirm this? I really don't want to put down the money for this planner if I will not be able to use a FP with it.

Most pen brands can boast a rich history that covers more than a hundred years. “Manu Propria” is a remarkable new brand at the gate of a new era. Only one man, Martin Pauli, is responsible for crafting each single pen. His motto is: 'Handmade from scratch.' Pens with a powerful shape, handcrafted in ebonite, with exquisite urushi lacquer work and 18kt gold nibs. You will be the first to discover them in the Sakura Fountain Pen Gallery. Please welcome, admire and collect your own Manu Propria pens !