Michael R. Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 On Saturday, Sept. 28th no other than mastermind and inventor of the bulkfiller fountainbel himself delivered my Conid Kingsize K DCB DB FT TI to the Tilburg Pen Show.While I alreday own a Conid First Production Run (Regular) since 2012 the Kingsize sets a new standard when it comes to perfectly fit pens. I had a great chat with Francis and happily walked away with my newly acquired treasure. Many thanks Francis for your time.Yesterday I took some photographs to begin with after filling the pen with Diamine Apple Glory.I'll let them speak for themselves for the moment... P1480623 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480622 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480621 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480617 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480618 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480626 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480624 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480627 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480669 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480631 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480638 by pensninks, auf Flickr flickr instagram Link to post Share on other sites
Michael R. Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 P1480658 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480642 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480664 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480663 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480661 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480659 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480654 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480653 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480648 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480643 by pensninks, auf Flickr P1480651 by pensninks, auf Flickr Cheers Michael flickr instagram Link to post Share on other sites
zaddick Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Lovely pen Michael. No discussion of the clip engraving? 😁 If you want less blah, blah, blah and more pictures, follow me on Instagram! Link to post Share on other sites
Michael R. Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 ...it came with its own little towel thank you flickr instagram Link to post Share on other sites
zaddick Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Clearly you are a man to be reckoned with... If you want less blah, blah, blah and more pictures, follow me on Instagram! Link to post Share on other sites
fphilipp Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Now this is what I believe is called penporn in this community: beautiful pics of beautiful pens! Maybe, one day... Link to post Share on other sites
Mulrich Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Terrific pictures and a terrific pen. I somehow managed to buy three Conid pens and none have the Conid engraving on the nib. Hopefully the next one will have it. Link to post Share on other sites
Timotheus Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 the Kingsize sets a new standard when it comes to perfectly fit pens. Can you say something about the difference between a Regular and the Kingsize, as far as "perfection" is concerned? Italix Captain's Commission F – Italix Parson's Essential F – Kaweco Dia2 EF – Pilot Custom 74 SF – Sailor 1911 Simply Black F – TWSBI Classic EF – Rotring Altro F “As for the qualities of which you may know, ‘These qualities lead to dispassion, not to passion; to being unfettered, not to being fettered; to shedding, not to accumulating; to modesty, not to self-aggrandizement; to contentment, not to discontent; to seclusion, not to entanglement; to aroused persistence, not to laziness; to being unburdensome, not to being burdensome’: You may definitely hold, ‘This is the Dhamma, this is the Vinaya, this is the Teacher’s instruction.’” Link to post Share on other sites
Michael R. Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Thank you for all of your nice comments! I somehow managed to buy three Conid pens and none have the Conid engraving on the nib. Hopefully the next one will have it. Which Conid pens do you have? Can you say something about the difference between a Regular and the Kingsize, as far as "perfection" is concerned?I don't own a current respectively regular production Regular. Mine is a First Production Run pen from 2012 and the Kingsize just feels totally like it is milled from a single piece of matter.The First Production Run is already very well made but the Kingsize really sets a reference.Maybe I should compare it to a current production Regular. My friend is thinking about getting one for herself at the moment.Cheers Michael flickr instagram Link to post Share on other sites
Timotheus Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 @ Michael: I'm thinking about that too; that's why I asked. But thanks for your answer! Italix Captain's Commission F – Italix Parson's Essential F – Kaweco Dia2 EF – Pilot Custom 74 SF – Sailor 1911 Simply Black F – TWSBI Classic EF – Rotring Altro F “As for the qualities of which you may know, ‘These qualities lead to dispassion, not to passion; to being unfettered, not to being fettered; to shedding, not to accumulating; to modesty, not to self-aggrandizement; to contentment, not to discontent; to seclusion, not to entanglement; to aroused persistence, not to laziness; to being unburdensome, not to being burdensome’: You may definitely hold, ‘This is the Dhamma, this is the Vinaya, this is the Teacher’s instruction.’” Link to post Share on other sites
da vinci Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Nice pen. Enjoy it My regular bulk filler with the steel nib is a big favourite, bought from CONID when they attended the LWES show a few years back. Nib tuned to perfection by Johann. I also have a Minimalistica with a MB146 nib in it, which whilst nice is not on a par. Link to post Share on other sites
mauckcg Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for reminding me i still need to get one. Link to post Share on other sites
Mulrich Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Which Conid pens do you have? MichaelI have a minimalistica in delrin, a regular cappuccino, and a Kingsize blue pearl. The first two have Titanium nibs and the kingsize has a gold nib. Link to post Share on other sites
challer61 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I have four kingsize and plan to get two more. They are the stars of my collection. Link to post Share on other sites
Michael R. Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 I also have a Minimalistica with a MB146 nib in it, which whilst nice is not on a par. The Minimalistica is the next one I'd like to get. What do you dislike about it? I have a minimalistica in delrin, a regular cappuccino, and a Kingsize blue pearl. The first two have Titanium nibs and the kingsize has a gold nib. That's a nice collection! I love the colored Conids also. I have four kingsize and plan to get two more. They are the stars of my collection. Wow! Different nibs and different models? Cheers Michael flickr instagram Link to post Share on other sites
oldrifleman Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I have six Conids 2 kingsize and 4 Regulars. All are slightly different, Three of them (1 kingsize and 2 regulars) are Ebonite caps and barrels. All wear Titanium Broad stubs. only one has an engraved clip (my first, a Kingsize). Link to post Share on other sites
challer61 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 The Minimalistica is the next one I'd like to get. What do you dislike about it? That's a nice collection! I love the colored Conids also. Wow! Different nibs and different models? Cheers Michael Different models, two different nibs. I've got most limited and special editions. Different nibs used to be fun but now pens are tools and I used them all day long. Link to post Share on other sites
da vinci Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) The Minimalistica is the next one I'd like to get. What do you dislike about it?l The pen itself is of good build quality as with other CONIDs and works very well. Size is also great. The nib slip on and off is a bit fiddly. and the screw on of the bulk filler is much better. Ironically the bit I dislike most is the MB nib! I just tried to send you a PM but unfortunately you cannot receive new messages! Edited October 5, 2019 by da vinci Link to post Share on other sites
Jebus Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Great pictures. Enjoy your CONID. I have two of them and they are both in the daily routine. There are more things in heaven and earth, than are dreamt of in your philosophy. Link to post Share on other sites
Michael R. Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 I have six Conids 2 kingsize and 4 Regulars. All are slightly different, Three of them (1 kingsize and 2 regulars) are Ebonite caps and barrels. All wear Titanium Broad stubs. only one has an engraved clip (my first, a Kingsize). I like how you can customize those! I have medium italic nib on my First Production Run. A broad stub would be interesting to try! Ironically the bit I dislike most is the MB nib! I just tried to send you a PM but unfortunately you cannot receive new messages! That's something which can be changed easily ;-) Oh yes, sorry about the PM. I just did clean up a little bit! Cheers Michael flickr instagram Link to post Share on other sites
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