I got this pen today

[Andy1883]

In today's post I received a Pelikan 140, complete with original box and guarantee.  Inked with Diamine Onyx Black and ready to use.

 

 

[Bo Bo Olson]

It's a great pen, with a semi-flex stubbed nib. When posted it is as greatly balanced as a posted 400, and as long.

The cap is a bit longer than other of the then popular German medium-small pens of that era. ...which gives it it's great balance.

[RedPie]

20 hours ago, Andy1883 said:

In today's post I received a Pelikan 140, complete with original box and guarantee.  Inked with Diamine Onyx Black and ready to use.

 

 

A beautiful FP. Writes well and looks great. Congratulations to your new pen.

[Arkanabar]

On 10/29/2023 at 10:51 PM, Arkanabar said:

I don't count a pen as "got" until it's inked and tested.  So the maroon ripple ebonite FPR CT Himalaya V2 stub, which got filled with the last of the Lamy Dark Lilac sample Amber gave me, is now counted as "arrived."

 

Now, if only it'd write for more than a couple lines before starving itself of ink...

A disassembly with thorough cleaning of the feed and flossing the ink slit with sheet brass, and CHANGING INKS (I loaded it with FPR Blue-Black) like I'm always telling everybody can remedy a whole host of pen problems, has made this into a very nice pen.  In fact, it's being nicer than its Saffron Yellow acrylic sibling, which got filled with MontBlanc-Simplo Black with SuperCleaner SC21 (in the "space capsule" bottle).  Lamy Dark Lilac is not the ink for the maroon ripple Himalaya V2.  It remains to be seen as to which other inks will suit it.

[SLinkster]

On 10/6/2023 at 10:45 AM, SLinkster said:

better-acquainted with this pen

Got my Uranagi nib back from the inestimable Matthew Chen and have been writing with the pen for a few days now. In general I like it. I find it's a bit awkward to write with when posted - it's very long - so I generally leave the cap on the table, where cats continue to find it a-MAZE-ing. The pen is definitely larger in diameter than the pens I prefer, but there's a sweet spot where my grip and default writing angle intersect perfectly with the section so it's comfortable to hold and to write with for extended periods.

 

Shawn did a stellar job with this pen and I'm fortunate to have won it at the Dallas Pen Show. I'll be happy to sidle up to his vendor table any time to see what begs to come home with me.

Edited November 12, 2023 by SLinkster
New pic

[Paul-in-SF]

Today I received a Delta Duna in Oasis (blue marble) and a Fine Flex steel nib, which I received (I chose from their stock) as compensation from Yafa for them having lost a pen I sent to be repaired*. It is a piston filler, and I filled it with J. Herbin Rouge Grenat for no particular reason except that I'm trying to use up my 10 ml J. Herbin bottles. 

 

I've only written with it a little, but I can say that I like the piston action, it seems firm but not difficult to turn the knob; the nib is quite smooth and wet, but I find very little actual flex happening when I write. There is some line variation, but a casual observer would be forgiven for not recognizing it as "flex" writing. It should be in rotation among my inked pens pretty soon. 

 

*note to self, and advice to anyone who doesn't do it: I have sent dozens of pens at different times to different places in the US, and up to now have never had a problem with delivery, but this may be the first time I have sent to (what I presume is) a larger location that has a front desk or mail room for deliveries. The tracking said the pen had been delivered, and I neglected to email to the recipient at Yafa to make sure they had received the pen a day or two later, allowing time for the delivery to percolate to the intended recipient. Had I done this in a timely manner, they would have had a much better chance of tracking down the missing pen. It was still their responsibility, of course, not to lose the pen, but I could have helped. Anyway, they made it good without prompting, for which I am grateful.

[Penguincollector]

I got one of my grails today, an introduction to Japanese Urushi pens on Urushi Day. I grew up in a house decorated in Chinoiserie, this pen reminds me of the laquered and decorated furniture of my childhood. Say hi to my new penguin friend: 

[Misfit]

I received a used Levenger True Writer in Amethyst demonstrator with B nib. It came as advertised with ink in the cap. I’ve got the nib and barrel clean. The cap is a work in progress. 

[ak47]

2 hours ago, Penguincollector said:

I got one of my grails today, an introduction to Japanese Urushi pens on Urushi Day. I grew up in a house decorated in Chinoiserie, this pen reminds me of the laquered and decorated furniture of my childhood. Say hi to my new penguin friend: 

Very very nice

[RedPie]

That is such a good looking pen. 🤩 @Penguincollector

[Penguincollector]

6 hours ago, ak47 said:

Very very nice

 

33 minutes ago, RedPie said:

That is such a good looking pen. 🤩 @Penguincollector

  Thank you! To have this box on my desk after so long is such a pleasure. I have to test the nib to make sure it’s working properly, then put it away for Xmas. 

[USG]

10 hours ago, Penguincollector said:

I got one of my grails today, an introduction to Japanese Urushi pens on Urushi Day. I grew up in a house decorated in Chinoiserie, this pen reminds me of the laquered and decorated furniture of my childhood. Say hi to my new penguin friend: 

 

A Namiki Origami Penguin, Spectacular PGC... 😀👍  Can't wait to hear how it writes....

[Penguincollector]

31 minutes ago, USG said:

 

A Namiki Origami Penguin, Spectacular PGC... 😀👍  Can't wait to hear how it writes....

  Thanks! It’s meant to go under the Xmas tree, although my husband did tell me that I’m an adult and don’t have to wait if I don’t want to. I’m not sure if I will hold out, time will tell.

[amberleadavis]

On 11/6/2023 at 2:14 PM, AmandaW said:

I didn't buy it, just saw it on the levenger website. I posted it here cos I thought PenguinCollector might need to be informed. And anyone else, of course.

 

Informed / enabled.

 

I like your style!

[amberleadavis]

On 11/12/2023 at 9:30 AM, SLinkster said:

Got my Uranagi nib back from the inestimable Matthew Chen and have been writing with the pen for a few days now. In general I like it. I find it's a bit awkward to write with when posted - it's very long - so I generally leave the cap on the table, where cats continue to find it a-MAZE-ing. The pen is definitely larger in diameter than the pens I prefer, but there's a sweet spot where my grip and default writing angle intersect perfectly with the section so it's comfortable to hold and to write with for extended periods.

 

Shawn did a stellar job with this pen and I'm fortunate to have won it at the Dallas Pen Show. I'll be happy to sidle up to his vendor table any time to see what begs to come home with me.

 

 

 

 

It is so quiet and subtle, how can the kitties possibly find it?  

I adore it!  Congratulations!!!

[amberleadavis]

14 hours ago, Penguincollector said:

I got one of my grails today, an introduction to Japanese Urushi pens on Urushi Day. I grew up in a house decorated in Chinoiserie, this pen reminds me of the laquered and decorated furniture of my childhood. Say hi to my new penguin friend: 

 

CONGRATS

[Penguincollector]

3 hours ago, amberleadavis said:

 

CONGRATS

Thank you! I can’t wait for the holidays!

[Misfit]

@Penguincollector I just reread this page of posts. Wow, that Urushi pen is so lovely. I can see why it has been a grail pen. 

[USG]

8 hours ago, Penguincollector said:

  Thanks! It’s meant to go under the Xmas tree, although my husband did tell me that I’m an adult and don’t have to wait if I don’t want to. I’m not sure if I will hold out, time will tell.

 

Well, let's see.  It's 6 weeks... could feel like an eternity.  But there's a BUT.  A short testing period is a prerequisite.  You have to make sure everything's working properly.  So You  pop in a cartridge, test it out for a day or so, then pack it up and put it under the tree and Bob's your Uncle......  Oh wait, you've thought of that already...... 😁👍

 

[USG]

19 hours ago, Misfit said:

I received a used Levenger True Writer in Amethyst demonstrator with B nib. It came as advertised with ink in the cap. I’ve got the nib and barrel clean. The cap is a work in progress. 

 

Hi MzFit

I've been following your adventures with the cap.  How's it coming?  I'm not up on all my posts but the last thing I remember is that you were giving it an ultrasonic treatment.....