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Hello! Recent convert to fountain pens, current owner of some sharks and an ooly splendid. :)

I'm a college student in southwest Missouri! (Joplin Area) I love the customization and flair of fountain pens, and as an ambitious lefty I decided to give it a try. I'm loving it! This community is so welcoming to newbies like me, and it's so refreshing! 

I'm hoping to eventually get into making my own pens, but that's a while away yet. I'm planning to get a twsbi eco or some other good lecture pen at the end of the semester to celebrate, so that's my goal currently. 

I love navy blue and brown inks, and any pen in purple brings me joy! 

 

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Welcome to FPN, @extinct! :)  Glad you've joined us.  I think a pen like the Wing Sung 601 would make a good lecture pen - hooded nib so it won't dry out quickly, large ink capacity, quiet and fast slip-cap.  I like the Eco, too, but the screw cap may not be the greatest for lectures - though paired with some Private Reserve Infinity ink might be enough to let you just leave it uncapped for the whole lecture. :)

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Welcome to FPN, @extinct! :)  Glad you've joined us.  I think a pen like the Wing Sung 601 would make a good lecture pen - hooded nib so it won't dry out quickly, large ink capacity, quiet and fast slip-cap.  I like the Eco, too, but the screw cap may not be the greatest for lectures - though paired with some Private Reserve Infinity ink might be enough to let you just leave it uncapped for the whole lecture. :)

That could be a good idea! I'm not totally set on anything yet, so it's good to see some advice! I'll look into both of those. I don't mind the screw cap, my sharks have them and it doesn't bother me, but it's good to keep in mind anyway. Thanks for replying!

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1 hour ago, extinct said:

That could be a good idea! I'm not totally set on anything yet, so it's good to see some advice! I'll look into both of those. I don't mind the screw cap, my sharks have them and it doesn't bother me, but it's good to keep in mind anyway. Thanks for replying!

:) You're welcome.  Best wishes on your note-taking journey!

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