I really like my Pilot Metropolitan. It's a fine tip, but it writes much smoother than others I've tried. I must be one of the few who really hated the Lamy Safari writing experience. So scratchy.pdsf wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:35 am I hope it's okay to resurrect this thread vs start a new one, as I am thinking a lot of the info and brands mentioned are still relevant now.
I used to love using a fountain pen back when I was at school. I have been tolerating a scratchy pen lately, as I haven't needed to write much since COVID started, but things might change soon. I need to write quickly and legibily, and a scratchy pen prevents me from doing both (and my handwriting is bad enough already), so now I am thinking about getting a fountain pen but I wonder if I should also look at a super smooth ballpoint. Any input if anyone is still reading?
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Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
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I wish that watch were 38mm?
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
I must be one of the few weirdos that actually likes their pens to be a bit scratchy.
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Good to know about the Lamy Safari - a lot of people rave about that one. I do not like scratchy..Boourns wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:16 amI really like my Pilot Metropolitan. It's a fine tip, but it writes much smoother than others I've tried. I must be one of the few who really hated the Lamy Safari writing experience. So scratchy.pdsf wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:35 am I hope it's okay to resurrect this thread vs start a new one, as I am thinking a lot of the info and brands mentioned are still relevant now.
I used to love using a fountain pen back when I was at school. I have been tolerating a scratchy pen lately, as I haven't needed to write much since COVID started, but things might change soon. I need to write quickly and legibily, and a scratchy pen prevents me from doing both (and my handwriting is bad enough already), so now I am thinking about getting a fountain pen but I wonder if I should also look at a super smooth ballpoint. Any input if anyone is still reading?
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Since Tactile Turn has been mentioned, some of you might be interested in this (not a fountain pen):
https://tactileturn.com/
https://tactileturn.com/
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I used to collect pens and still own them. Nothing beats writing with a fountain pen, although I have a few fine rollerballs and a ball point.
I have Montblancs, Watermans, an Aurora, and my most recent acquisition a couple of years ago is a Montegrappa Copper Mule rollerball.
I have Montblancs, Watermans, an Aurora, and my most recent acquisition a couple of years ago is a Montegrappa Copper Mule rollerball.
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Which one is your favorite rollerball?PetrosD wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:34 am I used to collect pens and still own them. Nothing beats writing with a fountain pen, although I have a few fine rollerballs and a ball point.
I have Montblancs, Watermans, an Aurora, and my most recent acquisition a couple of years ago is a Montegrappa Copper Mule rollerball.
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I understand the appeal of a fountain pen, but given how electronic everything is nowadays, it becomes harder to use a fountain pen before it dries. To that end, I prefer a solid ballpoint or rollerball just out of sheer convenience. But my sample size is limited to the Bock nibs and Pelican Edelstein inks. I think I have a few cartridges that may have dried out since acquiring so this reminds me that I should put them to good use . . .
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Too bad we can't have a thread that only handwritten posts are allowed.ttix67 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:13 pm I understand the appeal of a fountain pen, but given how electronic everything is nowadays, it becomes harder to use a fountain pen before it dries. To that end, I prefer a solid ballpoint or rollerball just out of sheer convenience. But my sample size is limited to the Bock nibs and Pelican Edelstein inks. I think I have a few cartridges that may have dried out since acquiring so this reminds me that I should put them to good use . . .
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Well, why not?pdsf wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:01 amToo bad we can't have a thread that only handwritten posts are allowed.ttix67 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:13 pm I understand the appeal of a fountain pen, but given how electronic everything is nowadays, it becomes harder to use a fountain pen before it dries. To that end, I prefer a solid ballpoint or rollerball just out of sheer convenience. But my sample size is limited to the Bock nibs and Pelican Edelstein inks. I think I have a few cartridges that may have dried out since acquiring so this reminds me that I should put them to good use . . .
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ManOnTime wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:15 amWell, why not?pdsf wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:01 amToo bad we can't have a thread that only handwritten posts are allowed.ttix67 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:13 pm I understand the appeal of a fountain pen, but given how electronic everything is nowadays, it becomes harder to use a fountain pen before it dries. To that end, I prefer a solid ballpoint or rollerball just out of sheer convenience. But my sample size is limited to the Bock nibs and Pelican Edelstein inks. I think I have a few cartridges that may have dried out since acquiring so this reminds me that I should put them to good use . . .
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I've always wondered about this...
Is it best to store your filled fountain pens nib up, nib down or laying on their side?
Is it best to store your filled fountain pens nib up, nib down or laying on their side?
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I've been meaning to post in here for awhile. I don't have any nice pens, but would like a fountain pen for sign documents. Anyone have any suggestions?
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How much do you want to spend?
I wish that watch were 38mm?