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In general, I am partial to Japanese pens, and most of my pens are EF or F nibs. I have a new Pelikan EF which is broader than my Japanese pens (.4 mm versus .3) but I love the ink flow. The nib is so smooth! I don't know if the pen performs as it does because of nib-tuning or the size - I know that it is a bit wet for doing a crossword puzzle. Does anyone have suggestions on equally smooth performing pens that produce narrower lines?
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This company thinks they have it sorted. "With a marvelous bit of problem solving, done through re-engineering a product that hasn’t seen much innovation in over half a century, Indigraph eliminates the pen’s drying out problem. How does it do this? By constantly keeping the pen’s tip in contact with water!"
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I've been seeing this term in the description of nibs recently and I've no idea what it means. Could those in the know please explain what "willow" nibs means. Recently saw as Gillott's 404 Willow Nib and Gillott's 170 Willow nibs. I have some Antique Gillott 170 nibs and they are all stamped/embossed with the word 'Warranted'. How is this different (if it is) from the 'willow'? TIA
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Difference Between Steel, Gold And Titanium Nibs
kikopens posted a topic in Fountain & Dip Pens - First Stop
I don't own any gold nibs right now, except my grandpa's Pelikan P1. All the pens I own are steel ones. Out of curiosity, before trying another gold nibbed pen, I would like to know the difference between these nibs. I know gold nibs add a little bounce to them, whereas steel nibs are nails. Don't know anything about titanium ones though. For example I have a Sailor Shikiori which gives off a very very pleasant feedback I like despite it being a nail. Now if I move on to a Pro Gear, what is going to change? -
Pen Social/meet And Greet With @fountainpenday Aka Cary Yeager Houston
DromgoolesHouston posted a topic in Clubs, Meetings and Events
Hello everybody its Michael here at Dromgooles. If you are in Houston on Friday April 26th I have got the place for you to be! We are having a social/meet and greet with Cary Yeager aka Fountain Pen Day at 6pm at Saint Arnolds brewery. This is a casual hangout to meet with other like minded people, and show off your favorite inks, pens, papers etc. We are also going to be doing door prizes and giveaways of some new exciting stuff with high odds to win! Cary, isn't in town often so please stop on by to meet and hangout with him, he is a real pleasure. The "event" will run until it all fades out, so even if you only have a little bit of time, we would love to see you. Also, for those interested, we are having a pen show at the store Saturday April 27 with Anuj Poddar of AP Limited Editions and some of his new pens including the amazing bulkfiller in some, also featuring Cary, so there should be a fun crowd hanging around (10am-4pm). Snacks and drinks will be provided! If you have any questions at all please feel free to reach out and we will be glad to help!
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Pen Social/meet And Greet With @fountainpenday Aka Cary Yeager Houston
DromgoolesHouston posted a topic in Clubs, Meetings and Events
Hello everybody its Michael here at Dromgooles. If you are in Houston on Friday April 26th I have got the place for you to be! We are having a social/meet and greet with Cary Yeager aka Fountain Pen Day at 6pm at Saint Arnolds brewery. This is a casual hangout to meet with other like minded people, and show off your favorite inks, pens, papers etc. We are also going to be doing door prizes and giveaways of some new exciting stuff with high odds to win! Cary, isn't in town often so please stop on by to meet and hangout with him, he is a real pleasure. The "event" will run until it all fades out, so even if you only have a little bit of time, we would love to see you. Also, for those interested, we are having a pen show at the store Saturday April 27 with Anuj Poddar of AP Limited Editions and some of his new pens including the amazing bulkfiller in some, also featuring Cary, so there should be a fun crowd hanging around (10am-4pm). Snacks and drinks will be provided! If you have any questions at all please feel free to reach out and we will be glad to help! -
So I got into an auction for a pen with a Pink nib, which I lost, but I noticed an auction for a late Waterman 5 with a Red nib that the seller considered exceptional - he posted a writing sample that looked promising. Just for funsies I bid on that pen and won it for about half what the Pink had sold for. Anyway, its a beautiful pen, proper red dot on the barrel end; nice plating. Clean and correct. But Im not loving the nib. I have too light a hand to really get the most expression out of what Id considered a semiflex nib, which means that I dont have to commit the horrible act of vandalism I had been contemplating. Itll make a faithful companion for someone, just not me.
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Hi, does anyone know if Omas ever made a #8 nib?
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I started thinking about this when I read a listing for a German pen made in the 40s. And I thought: "I can't have a Nazi pen!" For entirely different reasons I don't buy pens with clips because I don't wear shirts with pockets. And I don't much like modern, inflexible nibs. Otherwise I'd have a million damn pens - even with these constraints I have too many, but that's a job for my therapist. So, what's your line in the sand?
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Hello, Does anyone know what year this pen was manufactured? Would like to know whether Ideal nibs came with round breathers as opposed to heart shaped breathers. I purchased this pen from the internet. While the seller's flexing examplar shows flexing, I was not able to get as much flex when I wrote with the pen. I did not want to spring the nib. Also, the pen was listed as a super flex (see writing examplar attached) but it has virtually no bounce. I would say it is a semi flex like a 344 Montblanc, or a No. 2 Eversharp Skyline. Any other information on this set will be greatly appreciated. I am aware that "flexing" is very subjective and depends on the pressure applied. However, I don't think this is a super flex. I decided to keep the pen because it has been very well maintained, and was recently serviced, as per the seller. The nib is very smooth and lays down plenty of ink. The nib is approximately 3/4 of an inch. It says Watermans and has the word IDEAL right under the Watermans, and it has a 14K stamp underneath the word IDEAL. The shoulders wrap around the nib and the feeder is smooth. The seller advertised it as a No. 4. Along the barrel are the words Waterman's Made in Canada and the third line reads: Fountain Pen. The clip has the word Watermans stamped on it. The top of the clip has a smooth round gold colored circle. The bottom tip has 5 circles within circles in sequential sizes. It has its original hard leatherette case, dark blue with a gold cloth lining in the interior. The pen and pencil set rest on a ribbed pattern gold satin type material. The set is held in place by two elastic small bands. In the upper inside cover, it has the words "Waterman's" in a Times Roman font with tilted as. The cap also reads: Watermans Manufactured in Canada.The colors are very vibrant and very rich. The pattern has various double lines which give the optical ellusion that they are indented, but in reality the pen is very smooth both on the barrel and cap. Not sure whether this set is a Lady Patricia. The Lady Patricia sets circa 1930 have different clips and the ones that I have seen on the internet have a silver globe looking insert on the cap. Again, any and all information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Fernando77
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Comparison Between Lamy Safari And Diplomat Magnum Soft Touch
kikopens posted a topic in Fountain & Dip Pens - First Stop
I own a Lamy Safari F nib (though I think it writes on the broader side of F), its writes very very smooth. A friend of mine bought a Diplomat Magnum F nib recently though. Both of these pens look a bit similar except the nib part. Can anyone tell me how much the writing experience on the Magnum differs from the Safari? -
Ideal Canada 2 Nib n1087, can anyone give me any info on this pen? is the #2 ideal Canadian still flexy like a a ideal 52 #2 nib?
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Where can I buy nib Tuning Supplies like micro-mesh and mylar paper in India?
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I think this is my second post here on FPN. I was having some issues with my diplomat magnum and Faber Castell, and with exams looming over my head, I decided to play around with my pens and just try tweaking and swapping some nibs around (a perfect way to destress ). It may not be completely useful or helpful to everyone, but I started when I was having issues with diplomat magnum and FC ambition nibs. Bottom line is if anyone is having issues with FC Ambition nibs and want a cheaper replacement, a diplomat magnum is perfect or if someone has an extra FC nib lying around (like I did) and wants to try it out, switching it onto a magnum is perfect. Although it requires some work to get the nib off of the magnum. The FC nib even performed better on the magnum than it did on the Ambition in my case (less scratchiness, and it was an EF nib, but after the switch to magnum, it writes wonderfully and surprisingly with more of a fine wet line. And writing on Tomoe River paper with a smooth writing nib and a beautiful Pelikan Turquoise ink does not necessarily require a reason
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i have been looking at alot of vintage sheaffer pens, i want to get a 14k flex nib, is there anyone who knows the models that have the flexible nibs? or any specific questions to ask seller/ things to look for?
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does anyone know the models of the w-E or eversharp fountain pens with 14k flex nibs?
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I tried to post an ad in the classifieds the other day, but it kept insisting I needed to attach a photo, which I did, several times. Very frustrating. So, I have tried the more appropriate forum without success, and now I am going to try this. I have an Ancora Perla (red) with silver colored [not certain what actual metal - palladium?] nib and bands. The nib is too badly damaged to repair, and the feed is bent as well. I am looking for a replacement. Bryant at Chatterly has tried to find one for me through Ancora, with no luck, Does anyone here have one, or know of a source I might try? Some months ago, I had an offer, but it was a gold colored nib, and I would prefer to keep it as close to original as I can. Thanks all!
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Poor little Skyline. Looks like this fellow was dropped on his face at some "point" (sorry). Only shot of the nib in the small ebay photos was at an angle that showed no damage. http://i63.tinypic.com/10frsdf.jpg
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http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-pens-gel-ballpoint-rollerball-felt-fountain.html#20 New York magazine's list of the 100 best pens is surely of interest for discussion. OK, it's not an exclusively fountain pen list. In fact, 85 of the writing implements ranked here fall into the "it writes but ..." category. On the 15 fountain pens, the writer displays a profound cluelessness. She seems unaware that you can change ink colours (on the Pelikan P40: "The blue ink looks almost purple, and it, too, has a watercolor-y aspect.") or choose among nib sizes (on the Platinum 3776 at No.86: "This fountain pen has a very thick nib and line"; Peilikan M200: "this one has a finer point than the other ones I tested"; Parker Sonnet: "The Parker Sonnet fountain pen has a thick nib that yields a thick stream of ink that’s quite consistent."). When writing about the Sailor Pro Gear Slim she even seems unaware that it isn't only available in black. "The nib feels a little draggy and scratchy across the paper," she observes of the famous Sailor toothiness, "but that seems common of fountain pens." She adds: "Smudging is a problem, but because it’s a fountain pen, it may require more time for the ink to dry." With smudging and skipping, she has not twigged that it might have something to do with the ink, which is turn independent of the pen. (They are at least consistent in testing all the pens on the same Muji paper, though they don't tell you which Muji paper.) The Kaweco Sport creeps in at No.5, second-highest ranking for a fountain pen. Trouble is, the heading is Kaweco Classic Sport, the picture is of the basic black plastic version, and it's priced at $24. But the review is of the considerably more expensive Kaweco BRASS Sport (wrongly identified as the "Kaweco Classic Sport Brass"). And it's as clueless as all the other reviews: "There is no bleed-through. It is also one of the only fountain pens that somehow doesn’t smudge." FWIW, the No.1 pen is the Baron Fig Squire.
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Hi, I am planning on buying the pilot custom 74 and I am confused as to what nib I should get. I'm tied between the Fine and the Soft fine nibs. I like line variation on my pens, but I don't want something like the conventional "flex" pen and I want the nib to be fairly smooth. I will mostly use it for sketching and writing notes. Which nib should I go for?
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trying my hand at nib grinding. this was a cheap Chinese nib (Picasso, ~$20 on Aliexpress). I used a whetstone and some micromesh pads i have for fret-work. Still a bit scratchy, but i think this might be fun (until i screw up one of my good nibs).. I used this brilliant guide from Glenn's pens: http://www.marcuslink.com/pens/aboutpens/ludwig-tan.html http://i68.tinypic.com/2r23tk5.jpg
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Hi, I was lucky enough to find a 1930's Onoto Magna which has been restored to working condition. The downside is that the fitted De la Rue No. 7 nib is a fine one with no flex and I don't find it very satisfying to write with. I'd like to know if there are replacement No.7 nibs available or alternatives used with magnas of this era. Thanks
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Turned-Up Tips Vs. Oval/round/ball/dome Points - Dip Pen Edition
AAAndrew posted a topic in Of Nibs & Tines
I got a new toy for my birthday, a digital microscope. I decided to test it out with a bag of unsorted dip pens I had on hand and so I took pictures of the difference between a turned-up tip and a Oval or Round or Ball or Dome point tip. (depending on branding). These types of tips were originally made to create a smooth-writing pen. Instead of a sharp tip resting on the paper, the deformation of the very tip of the pen created a broader surface and allowed for smoother writing across the paper. The earliest form was the turned-up tip. This was just by turning up the very tip of the tines to create the broader surface. This is a Barion Pen #45. It's harder to see from the tip view, but the side view shows it very clearly. And on the bottom you can see the slightly broader, more rounded surface. The next is a Spencerian #42 Gilt Point Dome Point. This is the Spencerian version of the type of point made by using a very small and very hard punch to create a small bowl shape into the very tip of the tines. This creates a round shape on the bottom which makes for a very smooth writing experience. And then the bottom of the Spencerian. The last pen is an Esterbrook 902 Oval Point. You can see the shape of the bowl or indentation is slightly different, but the effect is basically the same. These various kinds of tips were quite popular. Esterbrook's 788 was one of its best sellers. But because of the slightly broader surface area, you can't use these pens to get very fine hairlines. They will always make a slightly broader line than a sharp-pointed pen. As a result these were pretty much exclusively used for business, correspondence and other general uses, and not calligraphy. I think I'm going to like my new toy. -
Pif Green Lamy Safari (Uk Only)
Dip n Scratch posted a topic in Pay It Forward, Loaner Programs & Group Buys
Look at the attached image: Lamy call the colour green. I call it lime, whatever...... There are three other nibs as well as the stock M: EF plus 1.1 & 1.5mm Italic nibs. There's even a Lamy converter. What other maker supplies their ink in Lamy cartridges? Has been regularly flushed, but never used with any problematical ink. No Iron-Gall & none that stain. As it says in the title... If you are not a resident of the UK you cannot be considered. You only need to pay postage for all the above listed stuff.
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Hello... I am considering swapping the nib of my Jinhao 159 with a Kanwrite one... either flex or broad. I know the Jinhao requires a size 6 nib, but I'm not sure if Kanwrite has the same numbering. What are your thoughts and advice?
