The Sailor Trident

[Leigh R]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/409593404_246f8c1726_o.jpg

 

 

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/409593331_7b2d3faa88_o.jpg

 

I'll try to get better pictures of the pen itself up here, as well. The black matte finish of my Trident seems to eat light, just like velvet! I do hope this gives those who are curious about the Trident some kind of an idea how it writes.

Edited March 4, 2007 by Leigh R

[umenohana]

What beautiful writing! The pen's cool, too.

 

-Hana

[Leigh R]

Thanks, Hana!

[s_t_e_v_e]

Hi,

Your handwriting is really awesome....

You seem to be an artist.....

I liked the pen too.

 

[superfly]

I don't really care about the pen, but the handwriting and the sketch are AWESOME!! thanx for the post

 

Nenad

[maryannemoll]

Hi, Leigh! As always, another fabulous review.

[Ruaidhri]

Super review, Leigh.

 

I bought my Trident because I am fascinated by the nib (boys' toys ?) - and have yet to be disappointed with it.

 

Thanks,

Ruaidhrí

[Taki]

Oh, wow! We have such a talented people on FPN!!! Theanks for the great review, Leigh!

Edited March 4, 2007 by Taki

[Leigh R]

Thank you, guys!

[southpaw]

Excellent review and very nice writing and artwork!

[Dan Carmell]

What gorgeous handwriting you have, Leigh--and your sketch is so good!

 

I've long wanted a Trident, for much the same reasons Ruaidhrí mentions. Do you have an idea of the price range one could expect?

 

Dan

Edited March 6, 2007 by dcarmell

[Ruaidhri]

Dan,

 

I got mine for £37 (just under $72) + postage, on eBay from tatandmoretat (pauldarren@hotmail.com).

Mint & stickered, no converter - got one of those from a chum on PT for just the postage

 

Good hunting

 

Regards,

Ruaidhrí

Edit - bought Nov 2005

Edited March 6, 2007 by Ruaidhri

[Jazzbaby]

Very nice. Will my writing look so nice if I get one of those too? Nah. Didn't think so. Still might give one a try though.

[325irollin]

wow, I wish I could write that well!

[lefty928]

As usual, your writing is a joy to look at. But ohhhh, I've put myself on an ink diet and have been trying to resist that Caran d'Ache Storm.

 

You say its flow helps skipping pens? And it looks lovely.

 

You are not helping me stay on my ink fast!

[Leigh R]

QUOTE (lefty928 @ Mar 8 2007, 03:24 PM)

As usual, your writing is a joy to look at. But ohhhh, I've put myself on an ink diet and have been trying to resist that Caran d'Ache Storm. You say its flow helps skipping pens? And it looks lovely. You are not helping me stay on my ink fast!

I love the shading I get with Storm, especially with broad/italic-nibbed pens, from a light eggplant to deep purple. It's helped a balky Aurora Ipsilon and a not-so-obedient no-name pen become better performers. Yes, I know, I'm not helping!

[lefty928]

Well, buying it eventually was inevitable -- it's just that I tend to bundle my purchases! My excuse always is that it's to consolidate shipping charges, but those bundles can get quite fat!

 

I read "shading" -- and I'm there! Thanks! I think.

 

(I was on an emoticon diet, too. So much for self-discipline. )

[TheNobleSavage]

Excellent handwriting!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

 

TNS

[Hammer6]

What inks have you found to be the "best" fit/feel for your Trident? I tend to like a rich black and intend to use a recently purchased Trident for a mix of sketching and daily use. (And to add to the unanimous praise - beautiful handwriting! Me - somehow I got stuck in third grade so settle for a barely legible printing...).

[Stephen-I-am]

I love the shading I get with Storm, especially with broad/italic-nibbed pens, from a light eggplant to deep purple.

 

Thanks for the sample! When I look at the ink, the first thought was how much like Noodlers nightshade it looks (one of my favorites).

 

Stephen