First FP questions

[Barbash]

I have been looking at getting a fountain pen and really like the feel and look of the Lamy Safari after borrowing one from a coworker.

I prefer to write with blue ink, but have to use black ink for signing contracts. Can I get away with one pen and the 2 inks or do I need separate pens? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but just concerned about mixing inks.

I plan on purchasing the cartridge converter too so I can use bottle ink.

Thanks I'm advance for any and all help!

 

[syngent]

you just have to flush between inks,.. as long as that isnt a pain in the but for you then one pen works great

 

[Vlad]

It's a pain. Get two pens

 

[celestino]

The Lamy Safaris are quite affordable for you to get two pens. They are great writers. i have to agree with Vlad, it is a pain, so just get two of them.

 

[the_edski]

Yep, the answer here is always "More!"

It's a pain. Get two pens

 

[Barbash]

Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[bastimret]

Just started using my new Lamy Safari and I must say I really like the flair that the 1.1 italic nib adds to my failry lackluster writing. If you use both colors on a daily basis you'll really need to have two dedicated pens, you wouldn't want to have to flush multiple times a day.

 

[Barbash]

Thank you for all the help. I ordered a Lamy Allstar and a bottle of Noodler's black ink. I figured I could use black ink for the time being and if I enjoy writing with a FP than I can get a second pen for blue ink.

I think FPs could get addicting very quickly! I already have a wishlist that includes 4 other pens and a lot of sample inks.

 

[dex138]

Thank you for all the help. I ordered a Lamy Allstar and a bottle of Noodler's black ink. I figured I could use black ink for the time being and if I enjoy writing with a FP than I can get a second pen for blue ink.

I think FPs could get addicting very quickly! I already have a wishlist that includes 4 other pens and a lot of sample inks.

Trust me when I say....... "you are so screwed!"

About a year ago I was in the same boat as you... got my first fountain pen, a White Cross Solo with gold F nib. Now, I'm sitting here looking at over 2 dozen FPs, a dozen bottles of ink, a whole box full of samples...... the list goes on. There should be disclaimers on everything fountain pen related - "WARNING - VERY ADDICTIVE!"

Have fun!

 

[Barbash]

Trust me when I say....... "you are so screwed!"

About a year ago I was in the same boat as you... got my first fountain pen, a White Cross Solo with gold F nib. Now, I'm sitting here looking at over 2 dozen FPs, a dozen bottles of ink, a whole box full of samples...... the list goes on. There should be disclaimers on everything fountain pen related - "WARNING - VERY ADDICTIVE!"

Have fun!

I know I am in trouble because I already have my 2nd order set and ready to place after I get this one that hasn't even shipped yet! I am bad about ADs when it comes to new(and old) hobbies. I better start looking at those 10 pen slot cases.

 

[Barbash]

This might be a dumb question, but i can't find the answer. If I am just using the same ink(in this case Noolde's black) is it ok to fill the FP if there is still ink in it? I am just wondering if I am running low and know I am going to be writing a lot that day away from home can I just "top it off" before I head out? Do I have to worry about messing up the ink in the bottle by doing this?

 

[strop]

This might be a dumb question, but i can't find the answer. If I am just using the same ink(in this case Noolde's black) is it ok to fill the FP if there is still ink in it? I am just wondering if I am running low and know I am going to be writing a lot that day away from home can I just "top it off" before I head out? Do I have to worry about messing up the ink in the bottle by doing this?

No problem. Same ink, same bottle. Fill away.

I'll occasionally use the same ink a pen for several fillings, but even then it's a good idea to periodically flush it and clean everything out, even if you refill it with the same ink.

 

[Barbash]

No problem. Same ink, same bottle. Fill away.

I'll occasionally use the same ink a pen for several fillings, but even then it's a good idea to periodically flush it and clean everything out, even if you refill it with the same ink.

Thanks Mark.

 

[jzuzphreek]

For some great video tutorials for an "intro to fps" you should check out the "Fountain of Knowledge" page at gouletpens.com. I'm still only using my Pilot Varsity, but I feel like I know a lot more about pens after watching those videos then going to a local pen store and trying some out.

 

[Barbash]

For some great video tutorials for an "intro to fps" you should check out the "Fountain of Knowledge" page at gouletpens.com. I'm still only using my Pilot Varsity, but I feel like I know a lot more about pens after watching those videos then going to a local pen store and trying some out.

I watched a number of the videos last night and there is a ton of great information on there.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Thank you for all the help. I ordered a Lamy Allstar and a bottle of Noodler's black ink. I figured I could use black ink for the time being and if I enjoy writing with a FP than I can get a second pen for blue ink.

I think FPs could get addicting very quickly! I already have a wishlist that includes 4 other pens and a lot of sample inks.

The Al-Star is a nice pen. No, I did not misspell- Al is the periodic table symbol for aluminum.

 

[Doc4]

Welcome to the club.

I prefer to write with blue ink, but have to use black ink for signing contracts.

When I started, I wanted black for everyday notes and 'I can tell which one ain't the photocopy' blue for signing stuff. Just a thought.

IMHO, a daily workhorse pen does better with a somewhat finer nib, and a 'signature pen' with a larger nib ... so you can make a nice big, bold signature. (Someone can remind us of the John Hancock quote ...)


Now, well ... let's just say it's a lot more complicated.

 

[Barbash]

The Al-Star is a nice pen. No, I did not misspell- Al is the periodic table symbol for aluminum.

I am the one who has been misspelling it. Thanks for pointing that out to me and can't believe I didn't catch that earlier.

Welcome to the club.



When I started, I wanted black for everyday notes and 'I can tell which one ain't the photocopy' blue for signing stuff. Just a thought.

IMHO, a daily workhorse pen does better with a somewhat finer nib, and a 'signature pen' with a larger nib ... so you can make a nice big, bold signature. (Someone can remind us of the John Hancock quote ...)


Now, well ... let's just say it's a lot more complicated.

Thank you. The Medium Nib is nice, but I can see where a fine nib would be better for every day use. I have been writing non stop and working on my penmanship since I received the pen the other day.
I am already looking to order a second pen with a fine nib and blue ink.

Here is what I received the other day...

 

[Champion of Capua]

Yep, the answer here is always "More!"

all day, every day.
do really expect any other answer from us. ; )

 

[oc_in_fw]

I am the one who has been misspelling it. Thanks for pointing that out to me and can't believe I didn't catch that earlier.

Easy enough to do. IMO, it is harder to intentionally misspell things-and Al-Star is intentional.