What pen(s) are you using today?

[Penguincollector]

14 minutes ago, Cjtamu said:

Thank you, he’s doing well. Pyrs are remarkable dogs and very resilient. And this particular dog is special, even for a Pyr. The real fun will start soon when he figures he’s 100% and should be allowed to roam and do Oso Blanco things and we won’t let him LOL. Kirk is a wizard. We communicate well and it’s easy for me to tell him what I want though he pretty much knows at this point. 

  Aww, hug that good boy for me!
 

  Kirk is the best. He does get to know preferences quickly, and won’t hesitate to tell you if you’re better off replacing a pen or a part instead of getting it worked on. He’s also steered me away from some expensive popular models that he feels aren’t worth buying. He’s a good egg. 

[Penguincollector]

2 hours ago, rodia77 said:

 

 

 

I've finally got around to trying it -- first time using both the Meteor and the Blue-Black.

 

 

Very happy with both, even though the 'black' in the ink name is a bit of an overstatement. As far as blue-blacks go, I prefer the colour of Pelikan 4001 but the wetness of Platinum -- is there a B-B ink that combines these two preferences, anyone?

  Have you tried: Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Kai, Bungubox 4B (expensive, but Vanness has samples), Lamy B-B, KWZ B-B (there are two versions, one is iron gall- which is usually drier feeling, and one is dye, which is more blue, but close to Pelikan’s shade, I think). 

[rodia77]

15 minutes ago, Penguincollector said:

  Have you tried: Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Kai, Bungubox 4B (expensive, but Vanness has samples), Lamy B-B, KWZ B-B (there are two versions, one is iron gall- which is usually drier feeling, and one is dye, which is more blue, but close to Pelikan’s shade, I think). 

 

Thankies. Nope, I've only tried the two I mentioned previously so far. Of the ones you mentioned now the Lamy looks tempting. Or looked, until I read here and here that it's very dry. Or looks, after seeing @LizEF's review, where she puts it 'a little to the wet side'. So here I am, browsing for inks again, no rest for the wicked.

[USG]

56 minutes ago, Penguincollector said:

  Have you tried: Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Kai, Bungubox 4B (expensive, but Vanness has samples), Lamy B-B, KWZ B-B (there are two versions, one is iron gall- which is usually drier feeling, and one is dye, which is more blue, but close to Pelikan’s shade, I think). 

 

10 minutes ago, rodia77 said:

 

Thankies. Nope, I've only tried the two I mentioned previously so far. Of the ones you mentioned now the Lamy looks tempting. Or looked, until I read here and here that it's very dry. Or looks, after seeing @LizEF's review, where she puts it 'a little to the wet side'. So here I am, browsing for inks again, no rest for the wicked.

 

Hi Guys

 

It just so happens that I was writing with some Blue Blacks.....

 

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[LizEF]

10 minutes ago, rodia77 said:

Or looked, until I read here and here that it's very dry. Or looks, after seeing @LizEF's review, where she puts it 'a little to the wet side'. So here I am, browsing for inks again, no rest for the wicked.

Before you believe me, believe @InesF's spreadsheet (if the ink is there) from her "An alternative look at ink wetness" thread and An Ink Guy on YouTube. A Japanese EF is a poor tool for judging wetness.

[Cjtamu]

The iroshizuku shin-Kai is an excellent wet and well-lubricated ink. J. Herbin Bleu des Profondeurs is another favorite. Link to some else’s review below. @Penguincollector , hug given. Big fellow laying at my feet right now. Believe we’re booking hotel for Dallas Pen show tonight. They allow big dogs so if you’re there you can meet both.

 

 

[PAKMAN]

Journaling today with my Ti Porsche Design pen.

 

[rodia77]

@Penguincollector, @USG, @LizEF, @Cjtamu -- cheers everyone for the input, quite a rabbit hole there but hey, a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do!

[Misfit]

Today’s pen is the TWSBI Eco in Persian Green with 1.1mm stub nib filled with Lamy Crystal Topaz. 

[Tseg]

Two pens in use today are Kaweco Brass Sport with 14K nib and Parker 75.

 

 

[B23]

Noodler's Ahab Brush Pen

Noodler's Ahab with FPR Ultra flex nib

Asvine C80 with Stub nib

 

All are eyedropper filled with Noodler's Black.

 

 

[Cjtamu]

First day I’ve gone to the office in a week and a half so a pocket pen like this E95S was just the ticket. Fine nib with kon-peki. Lot of these out there and since it only comes in two colors nearly everyone has seen one. I took a picture just for the crab! 

[Amberjack]

Today is one of the new 51s from Parker.  Surprisingly smooth nib.  My vintage 51s are in no danger, but this is a nice tribute.

 

i haven’t purchased a new Parker in a while, are the Royal Warrants a new thing, or did I end up with a UK pen?

 

[Beechwood]

15 minutes ago, Amberjack said:

Today is one of the new 51s from Parker.  Surprisingly smooth nib.  My vintage 51s are in no danger, but this is a nice tribute.

 

i haven’t purchased a new Parker in a while, are the Royal Warrants a new thing, or did I end up with a UK pen?

 

 

 

As of September 2025 Parker is a Royal Warrant Holder to the King.

 

I also think that the reference to HM the Queen means Elizabeth as opposed to the current Queen.

 

Parker also changed their address from Lichfield to London in August 2022

[inkstainedruth]

@Cjtamu -- I keep looking at Pilot Elites at pen shows (especially the burgundy ones like yours) but something always stops me from buying one....

One of these days I'm gonna overrule my "better judgement" though, because they are really nice looking pens (I would just have to see what nib widths are available, because the nib widths on Japanese pens tend to run narrower than their "Western" equivalents.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Amberjack]

2 hours ago, Beechwood said:

 

 

As of September 2025 Parker is a Royal Warrant Holder to the King.

 

I also think that the reference to HM the Queen means Elizabeth as opposed to the current Queen.

 

Parker also changed their address from Lichfield to London in August 2022

Interesting.  It’s just rare for us to see Warrants on products here in the rebel colonies.

 

If HM the Queen refers to Elizabeth, then HRH the PoW must have, at that moment, meant Charles.

 

Thanks for the info.

[Cjtamu]

2 hours ago, inkstainedruth said:

@Cjtamu -- I keep looking at Pilot Elites at pen shows (especially the burgundy ones like yours) but something always stops me from buying one....

One of these days I'm gonna overrule my "better judgement" though, because they are really nice looking pens (I would just have to see what nib widths are available, because the nib widths on Japanese pens tend to run narrower than their "Western" equivalents.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

I think you’ll like it. If you like wider nibs you’ll probably want at least a Medium. 

[ParramattaPaul]

1 hour ago, Amberjack said:

Interesting.  It’s just rare for us to see Warrants on products here in the rebel colonies.

 

If HM the Queen refers to Elizabeth, then HRH the PoW must have, at that moment, meant Charles.

 

Thanks for the info.

Not necessarily.  There is the issue of old and new stock.  Then too, there is the issue of Camilla's title(simplified before the coronation) versus her role.  She is in fact 'Queen Consort' and not 'Queen'.  I believe I am correct in believing that her warrant would be listed officially as to 'Queen Consort'.

[inkstainedruth]

1 hour ago, Cjtamu said:

I think you’ll like it. If you like wider nibs you’ll probably want at least a Medium. 

Yes, I suspected as much.

Of course, a lot of upcoming purchases are going to depend on a bunch of factors, including having to pay income taxes in a month (as well as the usual spate of bills, and we're STILL paying down the cost of the new driveway (and the "Surprise!  You need a retaining wall next to the driveway!" that got sprung on us the day the work was supposed to start ) and I don't know how my husband will do this week for his sideline business (there have been some rumors that the numbers for the event might be down -- possibly due to the weather).  Plus there's an estate sale I'm DEFINITELY considering going to this weekend.... 

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[USG]

3 hours ago, inkstainedruth said:

@Cjtamu -- I keep looking at Pilot Elites at pen shows (especially the burgundy ones like yours) but something always stops me from buying one....

One of these days I'm gonna overrule my "better judgement" though, because they are really nice looking pens (I would just have to see what nib widths are available, because the nib widths on Japanese pens tend to run narrower than their "Western" equivalents.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

Hi ISR

I have 2 Pilot Elites, a fine and a medium.  The fine is very fine and the medium is a normal Pilot medium.