Wednesday Pen Check...Man, this is fun!

[R1@160@alltimes]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I'll be posting a picture later, but in the interim, I want to get the opinions of my pen buddies . . . I am unaccustomed to writing with a fountain pen and I'm certain it takes some practice. Please recommend a good inexpensive FP that I can try to see if I enjoy the writing experience. (I love fine & x-fine ponts, in this case, nibs.) Thanks much, Faith

Faith, I don't have much experience with FPs but I believe that Lamy makes good inexpensive variants. Try the Safari, Studio or the 2000.

[R1@160@alltimes]

Originally Posted by 2careless

Thanks Mark!
The anniversary was in July so I should have said "20 odd years ago"

Congrats Kai!

[dalip]

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Isn't that the same pen from the Seinfeld episode?

this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSAO_-1CsnE

[Sweramic]

What else?

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by Dreambaby

What else?

Of course!

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I'll be posting a picture later, but in the interim, I want to get the opinions of my pen buddies . . . I am unaccustomed to writing with a fountain pen and I'm certain it takes some practice. Please recommend a good inexpensive FP that I can try to see if I enjoy the writing experience. (I love fine & x-fine ponts, in this case, nibs.) Thanks much, Faith

(Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack this thread. If anyone has any ideas, could you please shoot me a PM? Thanks.)

Lamy 2000, I used to have one and it's a great pen and value !

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Isn't that the same pen from the Seinfeld episode?

Yes !

[STEELINOX]

Here's the Lamy 2000 stock photo..

[Taffi Abernathy]

I find it difficult to write for extended periods of time with my MB pens. Although I love them, they feel cumbersome after a while. Here I've included pictures of my inexpensive but treasured pens.

Everyone is familiar with the G2s, but the Pilot "Center of Gravity" is pretty terrific. It was designed by a physical therapist and is literally the most comfortable pen I have ever used. It uses something Pilot refers to as "turbo ink," and although not a true gel, writes in a deep carbon black. (You would be hard-pressed to differentiate the ink from a true gel.)

Thank you, guys, for the FP recommendation and I intend to order the Lamy before the day is through. I love the idea of not simply writing with different color inks, but also the sense of antiquity that I associate with FPs.

[BarkMaster]

I can't imagine writing much with any pen.

Or trying to read it afterwards!

[2th Dr]

Faith,, I love the way those G2 Gels write, and fortunately for me, the ink cartridges in those also fit some of my rollerball pens, and these G2s are cheaper than some of my rollerball refills, so these rollerballs become gels!

[1000ftSub]

Oooooooooo, so now this is a pen forum they are very nice.

[2th Dr]

Yeah Mike! Where ya been??? Welcome to the party!

[Bisquitlips]

Sorry, I know I am boring but this was my set for the day!

[2th Dr]

Richard! Please! That is a FAR from boring pair!

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by 2th DR

Richard! Please! That is a FAR from boring pair!

Well, perhaps boring in the sense that I have "worn" these two for the last fortnight!

I may change things out tomorrow. Probably go with the YM and my other 149 with the italic nib. It's nice to have a choice.

[2th Dr]

And, AND, nice to be able to match your watch with your pen, eh?

[train-time]

Mark, the pen and the watch look great!!

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by train-time

Mark, the pen and the watch look great!!

Thanks to YOU, THAT watch is my "beater" now, although it hardly gets "beaten"!

[Taffi Abernathy]

Since this "Writing Instruments" section opened, I've been spending (happily) most of my forum time here. What a smart idea to add this section!

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

Since this "Writing Instruments" section opened, I've been spending (happily) most of my forum time here. What a smart idea to add this section!

Me too Faith! Thank you Steve, for adding this section!

[shandy]

This one again for me, though I hope that the mail man will be bring my Nakaya home to me today as I have just seen on Tracking it left customs yesterday morning!

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

Since this "Writing Instruments" section opened, I've been spending (happily) most of my forum time here. What a smart idea to add this section!

Faith,

It has added a new and exciting dimension to TRF and it is great to find other TRFers that love writing instruments! Not to mention that many have great collections and lots of knowledge!

Good on you Steve for getting this added to TRF!!!

Now my hope is that we can introduce others here to the satisfactions of writing instruments, related items, and ephemera.

[2careless]

We're the accessories to get you into yet another addiction.

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by shandy

This one again for me, though I hope that the mail man will be bring my Nakaya home to me today as I have just seen on Tracking it left customs yesterday morning!

Shandy,

Can you post some photos of the new pen you are expecting??

[shandy]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Shandy,

Can you post some photos of the new pen you are expecting??

Absolutely Richard. It is my Nakaya that I purchased earlier in the year but I had the bib replaced with a double broad flexi stub customised by John Mottishaw.
I got home today only to find a delivery notice, I missed the mail man by minutes so have to wait till after 1.00pm tomorrow to pick it up from the post office!
As soon as I get it home tomorrow I will ink it up with some J.Herbin Poussier De Lune which has lovely shading qualities and do a review. I am eager for the good folks of this forum to see what a wonder Nakaya are!

Also just ordered my first batch of Diamine ink from Stylus pens in Edmonton. Both colours chosen for their shading and richness. Got the Ruby and majestic blue, should be here next week and I will write up a couple of reviews on them as well!

Next in the mail is the Montegrappa Historia limited editon that I managed to snag, #410?1000 pre- Richemont made in 1999..Can't wait but will have to as I am having the store keep it until Christmas so I have a nice present to myself to open!

Here is a badly lit shot of the Nakaya pre flexi nib. I will try to get better lighting so as to show off the amazing colour of this pen!
In this shot it is between the Chopin and carene


This one is a stock photo but shows the colour better!

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by shandy

Absolutely Richard. It is my Nakaya that I purchased earlier in the year but I had the bib replaced with a double broad flexi stub customised by John Mottishaw.
I got home today only to find a delivery notice, I missed the mail man by minutes so have to wait till after 1.00pm tomorrow to pick it up from the post office!
As soon as I get it home tomorrow I will ink it up with some J.Herbin Poussier De Lune which has lovely shading qualities and do a review. I am eager for the good folks of this forum to see what a wonder Nakaya are!

Also just ordered my first batch of Diamine ink from Stylus pens in Edmonton. Both colours chosen for their shading and richness. Got the Ruby and majestic blue, should be here next week and I will write up a couple of reviews on them as well!

Next in the mail is the Montegrappa Historia limited editon that I managed to snag, #410?1000 pre- Richemont made in 1999..Can't wait but will have to as I am having the store keep it until Christmas so I have a nice present to myself to open!

Here is a badly lit shot of the Nakaya pre flexi nib. I will try to get better lighting so as to show off the amazing colour of this pen!
In this shot it is between the Chopin and carene


This one is a stock photo but shows the colour better!

Ok! WOW! I know that pen and drooled over it last year!

I think Dani Trio puts out one with the same finish and perhaps a little larger, but I not sure I have my facts straight.

Anyway, congrats on that nib and I will be watching for the review!