JorgeC Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hey! After a few months lolly-gagging on the forums, I finally took the time (and initiative) to introduce myself. I'm currently a postgraduate and a reborn FP-user (from my early teens, where I actually acquired a bit of $$ buying and selling pens on the Bay) who realized that if I'm going to spend the next 10 years studying and scribbling down notes, I might as well enjoy every minute of it! I just wanted to say hello and show you a few pics of one of my favorite pens so far - a TWSBI Micarta One of things I love most about this pen, is that its unique material allows for some 'customization' to be done to it. A few months ago, I bought and sold another Micarta that had some 'gold' work done to the characters and numbers on the cap. (I thank the first owner of that Micarta for giving me the idea!) On this Micarta, I wanted something a little more subtle, yet still eye-catching, so I colored in the etchings with J. Herbin's 1670 RH. Reason? to get that cool sheen of course! In normal light, the writings just look dark/black as normal. But in a specific light, they will shine that bright green that we are all familiar with in the Rouge Hematite ink. And thankfully, on the pen, the non-waterproof ink is pretty resistant when I tested it with water on the pen (so at least it stays on there and not my hands lol). I'm mostly glad that they are only green in certain light, though, because it would be a little obnoxious if they were constantly shining green IMO.So here are some links to the pictures, some in the light, and some out of light. Btw, I also applied Noodler's Dragon's Napalm to the entire pen, to give it a little darker/redder hue. So far, the ink has not gotten on my hands at all. Let me know what you think! http://www.flickr.com/photos/119945136@N08/13039588253/in/photostream/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/119945136@N08/13039589103/in/photostream/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/119945136@N08/13039441555/in/photostream/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/119945136@N08/13039442545/in/photostream/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/119945136@N08/13039803714/in/photostream/lightbox/ Link to post Share on other sites
RMN Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hi Jorge, nice to see your introduction. A belated I have no TWSBI pens, myself. I like the look of this one. Be sure to post this in the Chinese subforum as well, as TWSBI is from ROC and the folks in the forum there might like to see your pictures, too. Enjoy the forum D.ick ~ KEEP SAFE, WEAR A MASK, KEEP A DISTANCE. Freedom exists by virtue of self limitation. ~ Link to post Share on other sites
JorgeC Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thank you D.ick! I'll post it there as well Jorge Link to post Share on other sites
Scribblesoften Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Welcome to the Fpn. We are glad to have you here. Link to post Share on other sites
mr2txaggie Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Howdy, Welcome to the FPN. I don't have a TWSBI either, I too have heard that there are a lot of happy owners. Thanx for the pix. aggie If your out-go is more than your income, Then your up-keep. May be your Down-falll!!! Link to post Share on other sites
i4sgeorgiev Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hello and welcome!Realy nice looking pen Link to post Share on other sites
PAKMAN Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!! PAKMAN My Favorite Pen Restorer My Favorite Brick and Mortar Store Vanness Pens - Now selling Online! Link to post Share on other sites
Clancy Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hello Jorge. Greetings and welcome to FPN Good to have you here with us. "Intolerance betrays want of faith in one's cause." - Gandhi - Link to post Share on other sites
Sasha Royale Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Welcome ! Nice touch at personalizing the pen. Please share more photos as you get them. Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn. Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen: Verweile doch, du bist so schön ! Link to post Share on other sites
notVirtuThe3rd Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hi! Welcome to FPN. I'm really glad you've joined us. Best wishes,VirtuThe3rd Link to post Share on other sites
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