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Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:16 am
by Boourns
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?
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.
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:01 am
by MoT
I must be one of the few weirdos that actually likes their pens to be a bit scratchy.
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:30 am
by pdsf
Boourns wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:16 am
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?
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.
Good to know about the Lamy Safari - a lot of people rave about that one. I do not like scratchy..
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:34 am
by pdsf
ManOnTime wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:01 am
I must be one of the few weirdos that actually likes their pens to be a bit scratchy.
Hmmmm.. yes.
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:46 am
by pdsf
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:34 am
by PetrosD
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.
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:05 am
by pdsf
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.
Which one is your favorite rollerball?
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:13 pm
by ttix67
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 . . .
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:01 am
by pdsf
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 . . .
Too bad we can't have a thread that only handwritten posts are allowed.
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:15 am
by MoT
pdsf wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:01 am
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 . . .
Too bad we can't have a thread that only handwritten posts are allowed.
Well, why not?
Write a post on paper, scan it, and post it. If a member doesn't have a scanner, they most likely have a phone with a camera. Take a picture of the hand-written reply and post that.
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 9:41 am
by MoT
ManOnTime wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:15 am
pdsf wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:01 am
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 . . .
Too bad we can't have a thread that only handwritten posts are allowed.
Well, why not?
Write a post on paper, scan it, and post it. If a member doesn't have a scanner, they most likely have a phone with a camera. Take a picture of the hand-written reply and post that.
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 9:55 am
by pdsf
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 6:20 pm
by MoT
I've always wondered about this...
Is it best to store your filled fountain pens nib up, nib down or laying on their side?
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:11 pm
by Stretch44
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?
Re: Anyone else here into Fountain Pens?
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:16 pm
by Boourns
Stretch44 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:11 pm
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?
How much do you want to spend?