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14 March 2010, 04:37 PM | #1 |
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Mizushima industrial zone pens
I lean towards Japanese pens. Solly cholly...
I generally 'print' and rather small. Something that has become "me" over time. But I take copious notes every day. For that reason, I tend to prefer the Japanese Fine and Extra Fine nibs. I stumbled upon this "offering" and bought the lot. Can't wait for EMS to arrive from Japan. I'll provide some thoughts and comments when I actually get to ink them up and put nib to paper. Left to right is a Sailor Magna L, Pilot Elite, Pilot Volex (in a '74 and '77 vintage), and a Platinum. The Pilots are the short/long versions in different flavors.
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14 March 2010, 09:46 PM | #2 |
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Jim, congrats on the acquisition of the FP lot.
I was looking at the same item on the FPN and the sale closed after you bought the whole lot. Volex looks cool.
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15 March 2010, 03:28 AM | #3 |
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Jim, Congrats my friend. I can't wait to see how they write! Seeing as you like Japanese pens, and what is not to like! Have you got a Nakaya yet? I can highly recommend them!
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Ian, thank you for your comments. I have yet to see or try one. I suppose if I was to have a 'grail pen' the one I described in the recent Giveaway here would be it. I have seen and heard nothing but glowing reviews and comments, not only on the construction of the pens, but their writing qualities as well. One of these days...
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Oh Lord... They look amazing... I have to buy one of those!!
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In any event, whether slick marketing or otherwise ( ) I'm sure looking forward to trying them out.
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15 March 2010, 04:35 AM | #8 | |
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15 March 2010, 04:55 AM | #9 |
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Great looking set, Jim. I look forward to hearing your review of their performance.
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Jim, what a great find and bonus to you to find so many all at once.......have fun and enjoy them!!!
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Thanks John and Leo for your comments. The hard part now is waiting, waiting, waiting for Speedpost to arrive.
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Jim, now that you are leaning toward Japanse FPs this site maybe
of interest to you (or kill time until the package arrives ). http://www.stutler.cc/pens/index.html
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15 March 2010, 07:49 AM | #13 |
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OMG!!! Joji, you will certainly get me in trouble!
In just a quick glance (the page is still open, and I am headed that way in a moment) there is a WEALTH of information. While I've used Japanese pens, I never really sought out information such as this. Very interesting resource. I'm sure I will spend a lot of time reading (if not spending money, too!) and ogling the wares while I wait. Of course, that would create more "waiting" and thus it perpetuates itself. I must be careful in my journey... Thanks, very much, for the link!
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Okay now, you guys are giving me way too many sources for quality fountain pens.......my wife says I can no longer hang out with you guys!!!
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Great catch JimC ~ !
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