Pen Stain & Sediment(?) Help

[Houston]

 

 

Assume that I am as Jon Snow, and know nothing I'm still fairly new and currently still trying to learn what I like in a pen and figuring out what kind of maintenance routine I can handle (I am the worst at time management and keeping a routine), hence my draw to trying out cheaper pens first when I get a spare moment. When I get more free time on weekends, I'm hoping to be able to visit with the local pen group more often to see if I can gain a little more hands-on exposure to other pens and pen types, and then also get my hands on things at the annual SF Pen Show, which is conveniently located not too far a drive from me.

 

I appreciate your worry about bad experiences for us newbies, and I worry a bit about that, too, because my inexperience means I still don't know when a problem is me or the pen (is there an FP version of PEBKAC?). It's something that's significantly harder to do over the internet than in person, and I'm the only person voyaging into FPs in any of my circles, so it does feel a little lonely at times. I'll get there eventually... and then maybe I can think about luring some of my people over to the inky side

 

All right, Jon Snow... If you're not into fiddling, and you don't particularly want much of a maintenance routine, I'd recommend intro brands other than Noodler's. There are a number of lower-maintenance options with more consistent quality that are equally inexpensive. OTOH, if you're enjoying the fiddling, have fun with it! The main thing is that your curiosity and patience are never tested to the point of denting your enjoyment.

 

The moment a pen gets in the way of my writing -- and my enjoyment of my writing -- I question whether it's worth it. Sometimes the answer is "yes", but not often! Fountain pens can be reliable and hassle-free...or they can be the focus of a fiddler's fetish. What you enjoy is, of course, entirely up to you!

 

Have fun out there!