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First fountain pen
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That gave me a good laugh.
tankerjohn
A little poofier than I prefer
Excellent choice. Of those three pens, the Metro is definitely the traditionalist's pen. Lamy and Kaweco are good brands, but evoke a distinctive style that you're either really into or really not.
Great Choice. If it came with a converter, you can use that to "suck" ink of an ink bottle and refill your pen.
If it did not, you can buy one or you can buy a syringe and refill the cartridge that came with the pen. Such syringes can be helpful applying lubrication/adhesives in other endeavors.
https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Founta...erter&qid=1623254838&s=office-products&sr=1-1
If it did not, you can buy one or you can buy a syringe and refill the cartridge that came with the pen. Such syringes can be helpful applying lubrication/adhesives in other endeavors.
https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Founta...erter&qid=1623254838&s=office-products&sr=1-1
BSTEAN Syringe Blunt Tip Needle and Cap - 10ml, 5ml, 3ml, 1ml Syringes 14ga 16ga 18ga 20ga Blunt Needles - Oil or Glue Applicator (Pack of 10): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
BSTEAN Syringe Blunt Tip Needle and Cap - 10ml, 5ml, 3ml, 1ml Syringes 14ga 16ga 18ga 20ga Blunt Needles - Oil or Glue Applicator (Pack of 10): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
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I got the converter, too.
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Maybe this should be my second pen acquisition: LAMY Dialog Urushi Fountain Pen Set (Limited Edition) – The Goulet Pen Company (gouletpens.com)
No. Not really.
No. Not really.
tankerjohn
A little poofier than I prefer
YOLO dude! Go big or go home!
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I'd have to sell the house.
I just had a look. $27,000 and you can only get it with a medium nib. They won't even swap it out for you. Bonkers.
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That’s why I won’t buy it.
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It arrived today.
Fountain pens are great. That’s all I use now. It’s good to keep a ballpoint on hand to pass out to people or if you ever need to write on glossy paper.
I never got into collecting either. The thing with fountain pens is that you need to use them regularly to keep them from getting clogged up. Having too many pens on the go turns into a maintenance chore. One all around workhorse is a good way to go. If you use them regularly they don’t need much looking after.
Once you find your go to ink you can always fine tune the non to your liking. Going wetter is easy. Drier not so much.
I never got into collecting either. The thing with fountain pens is that you need to use them regularly to keep them from getting clogged up. Having too many pens on the go turns into a maintenance chore. One all around workhorse is a good way to go. If you use them regularly they don’t need much looking after.
Once you find your go to ink you can always fine tune the non to your liking. Going wetter is easy. Drier not so much.
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
I use three coloured inks (black, blue & red) so I have three all different fountain pens.
There are even more colours available and then there are different types of inks. Each ink should have its own fountain pen. Some buy their inks first and others their fountain pens.
Very nice. My first pen was a Pilot Metropolitan. I enjoy it very much. Now I am window shopping for my second pen.
Keep us posted. My first fountain pen was a hand-me-down from my Grandfather. I still have it and it still works as well as when it was new.
In this picture of some Sheaffer pens it is the Green Striated one second from the right.
In this picture of some Sheaffer pens it is the Green Striated one second from the right.
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My first intention was to buy two for work, one with black and one with red ink. Then I decided to buy one just for personal use, and if I liked it, then I might buy for work.
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I wrote with the pen today. Very impressed with how fine a line it writes without feathering. It could definitely be used for work. (I sometimes have to write in fairly small spaces.)
I've walked over to the rabbit hole and looked in. I ordered my first two bottles of ink.
Robert Oster - Thunderstorm
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Herbin - Bleu des Profondeurs
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Yes, I know. They aren't made by pen manufacturers. Oh well. I might order a medium nib pen for my journal. If I do, I'll have to buy a new journal. I've had one for donkey's years that I haven't written in and went to get it to start, and I couldn't find it anywhere.
I've walked over to the rabbit hole and looked in. I ordered my first two bottles of ink.
Robert Oster - Thunderstorm
Robert Oster Thunderstorm (50ml Bottled Fountain Pen Ink) - The Goulet Pen Company
50ml plastic bottle of Robert Oster Signature fountain pen ink in the color Thunderstorm. Robert Oster Signature Inks are handmade in Australia.
Herbin - Bleu des Profondeurs
Herbin Bleu Des Profondeurs - 30ml Bottled Fountain Pen Ink - The Goulet Pen Company
This 30ml glass bottle of Herbin Bleu Des Profondeurs dark blue fountain pen ink is elegantly labeled and has an integrated pen rest.
Yes, I know. They aren't made by pen manufacturers. Oh well. I might order a medium nib pen for my journal. If I do, I'll have to buy a new journal. I've had one for donkey's years that I haven't written in and went to get it to start, and I couldn't find it anywhere.
I wrote with the pen today. Very impressed with how fine a line it writes without feathering. It could definitely be used for work. (I sometimes have to write in fairly small spaces.)
I've walked over to the rabbit hole and looked in. I ordered my first two bottles of ink.
Robert Oster - Thunderstorm
Robert Oster Thunderstorm (50ml Bottled Fountain Pen Ink) - The Goulet Pen Company
50ml plastic bottle of Robert Oster Signature fountain pen ink in the color Thunderstorm. Robert Oster Signature Inks are handmade in Australia.
Herbin - Bleu des Profondeurs
Herbin Bleu Des Profondeurs - 30ml Bottled Fountain Pen Ink - The Goulet Pen Company
This 30ml glass bottle of Herbin Bleu Des Profondeurs dark blue fountain pen ink is elegantly labeled and has an integrated pen rest.
Yes, I know. They aren't made by pen manufacturers. Oh well. I might order a medium nib pen for my journal. If I do, I'll have to buy a new journal. I've had one for donkey's years that I haven't written in and went to get it to start, and I couldn't find it anywhere.
Since J. Herbin has been making there own ink since sometime in the 1700s I would think they know how to do it well.
tankerjohn
A little poofier than I prefer
+1 J. Herbin's main line is a generally regarded as safe. Their special editions can inks get pretty saturated, though. Just means to pay extra attention to pen cleaning. Also, the shimmer stuff like Emerald of Chivor or anything advertised as "sheening" requires more pen maintenance.
I don't have any personal experience with Robert Oster inks, but he is a very well known figure in the fountain pen hobby and his inks are highly praised. Should be fine in your Metro. With any artisan ink, though, I would just watch out for odd behavior, and it may be pickier about nib and paper than your garden variety pen company ink.I wrote with the pen today. Very impressed with how fine a line it writes without feathering. It could definitely be used for work. (I sometimes have to write in fairly small spaces.)
I've walked over to the rabbit hole and looked in. I ordered my first two bottles of ink.
Robert Oster - Thunderstorm
Robert Oster Thunderstorm (50ml Bottled Fountain Pen Ink) - The Goulet Pen Company
50ml plastic bottle of Robert Oster Signature fountain pen ink in the color Thunderstorm. Robert Oster Signature Inks are handmade in Australia.
Herbin - Bleu des Profondeurs
Herbin Bleu Des Profondeurs - 30ml Bottled Fountain Pen Ink - The Goulet Pen Company
This 30ml glass bottle of Herbin Bleu Des Profondeurs dark blue fountain pen ink is elegantly labeled and has an integrated pen rest.
Yes, I know. They aren't made by pen manufacturers. Oh well. I might order a medium nib pen for my journal. If I do, I'll have to buy a new journal. I've had one for donkey's years that I haven't written in and went to get it to start, and I couldn't find it anywhere.
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