Toying with a Slippery Slope

[Dharuma]

I recently received a $100 Amazon GC and am thinking about getting a pen (or two). First off, I've never owned an FP, so I'm looking for something basic and inexpensive for a starter. So I'm thinking about a Pilot Metropolitan and a Lamy Safari (plus a converter) and maybe some Noodler's Bulletproof Black. Would this be a good basic starter setup?

Thanks,
Colin

 

[RichieRich3902]

You're on the right track! Some don't like Noodler's since it often will creep down the nib, other good inks are anything Diamine, Private Reserve, Pelikan, Shaeffer, Mont Blanc, the list is nearly endless.


ETA: You might think about getting a little journal to jot ideas or what you did during the day in. It's a good excuse to use your pens and improve your hand writing at the same time.

 

[syngent]

I'd say you would do well with those. A great gateway pen and ink

 

[Brandon P K]

Some Rhodia notepads might be a good little addition?

 

[Mr5x5]

Welcome! The acquisition consultants (enablers) will be happy to provide advice. I haven't used either pen but reviews speak highly of them. I like Noodlers Ink and the Diamine I tried was well-behaved but just a poor color choice (yellow). A nice journal is a great addition.

 

[Dharuma]

ETA: You might think about getting a little journal to jot ideas or what you did during the day in. It's a good excuse to use your pens and improve your hand writing at the same time.

I picked up some Spencerian workbooks last summer and am looking forward to getting back to the exercises. I realize the nibs probably won't spread well, but I'm more working on handwriting improvement than creating shadow.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Just know that the Bulletproof Black is a slow drier. Both Pelikan and Lamy make a great black ink, and the Lamy bottle is fantastic (it has a built in inkwell)

 

[Snargle]

Just know that the Bulletproof Black is a slow drier. Both Pelikan and Lamy make a great black ink, and the Lamy bottle is fantastic (it has a built in inkwell)

I've actually found Noodler's (bulletproof) Black to be a fairly quick-drying ink. It may be more of an issue with the high-end, slick, coated papers where the ink doesn't penetrate the fibers readily, but I like it and use it frequently when I want a guarantee of permanence (checks, official documents, etc.)

 

[celestino]

Great starter pens to go with! Good luck and have fun.

 

[cursethis]

Richard Binder has gotten me to shy away from Noodler's, unless I really like the color... in which case it's going into a cheaper non-vintage pen. I'm going to switch over to pretty much Waterman and supplement that with Iroshizuku, Sailor, and some Private Reserve.

That said, I'd also grab a stub nib replacement for you Lamy. If you hang around here enough, you'll be craving one sooner or later.

 

[Dharuma]

Thanks for all the input--I'm in the middle of a move, but once I get settled, I'll place an order.