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  @jppenandinkКүн бұрын

  Thank you for sharing the writing examples of all the different nib grinds. I would love to try a reverse architect one day and a right oblique. Glad you had a good time at the show :)

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  @KarynaLovesToPlanКүн бұрын

  Loved your video of the show! And I love the tip of trying the grinds of each nibmeister - will need to do that at SF! And I think I need to get a notebook just for stamps at shows as well as autographs from people!

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  @fountainPENdulumКүн бұрын

  Thanks, Karyna! It's a great experience to try the different grinds! It's good to do it in your own familiar notebook to keep the samples. The stamps also are a lot of fun! It was great to meet you in person & thanks for watching :)

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  @fountainpeninsanity3344Күн бұрын

  I loved hearing about your experience in Portland! I wish the Commonwealth Pen Show, that I go to, had nib tuning. In case you are looking for more vintage Mabie Todd pens or nibs, note that there is no “r” in the name. Thanks for another great video!

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  @fountainPENdulumКүн бұрын

  Thank you for pointing out that to me! Much appreciated!

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  @autisticbuckyКүн бұрын

  glad to hear you had a good time at the show! thanks for sharing!

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  @fountainPENdulumКүн бұрын

  Absolutely, thank you!

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  @torres870remКүн бұрын

  Best explanation.

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  @fountainPENdulumКүн бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @leebalmforth22698 күн бұрын

  Beautiful pen. I thought mont blanc only made black pens. I most get a month blank for my collection

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  @fountainPENdulum7 күн бұрын

  @leebalmforth2269 I am very excited when I come across Montblancs in color. Usually vintage entry-level fountain pens. Just saw an orange one at a show, super tempting.

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  @the_journeyman_project13 күн бұрын

  I had the same sticky cap on a brand new dark age (with the hook safe)! It took 1-2 months of daily use to (mostly) resolve itself. During this period I noticed the pen making a popping noise when not being used which made me think the problem was something to do with the finial. I also have the same issues with the nib sitting sideways on the feed and a small misalignment of the tines. A beautiful pen but deplorable quality control at this price point. I will not buy from Visconti again.

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  @fountainPENdulum7 күн бұрын

  @the_journeyman_project thanks for sharing! It's seriously a bummer because the potential of these pens is amazing! They are so nice! I hope they will get it together and reach the potential of what they really should be- especially at this price point! The lava resin is such an awesome offering, too!

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  @shadebardchhayanat1450Ай бұрын

  A nice detailed review which brings out the main features of the old-style Pelikan M400. Two minor observations: i) The filling mechanism of fountain pens should not be operated when the cap is closed. It strains the filling mechanism. ii) The Pelikan nib where the chevrons stop short of meeting the nib slit was introduced in the later versions of the Pelikan 400NN. The main differences between those nibs and that fitted to the M400 are the nib size being engraved in italics in the M400 nib and the distance between the circle enclosing the Pelikan logo and the breather hole is greater.

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  @EverGreenElephantАй бұрын

  Thanks for sharing. Some little info on identifying the age. The production of the M400 started 1982 and at first they had the same nib design as the Pelikan 400NN which was produced 1956-1965, the nib having stripes that don't touch the slit which only the quite rare 400N has. However, the M400 have the nib size (F, M etc) embossed in an italic font which distinguishs the nib from the 400NN. The very old model 400 (1950-56) has no stripes at all.

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  Thanks for sharing those dates and details, much appreciated! I have really enjoyed this nib is such s joy to write with and has great spring to it! Plus the pen is gorgeous, my understanding is that the barrel is Celluloid.

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  @EverGreenElephantАй бұрын

  @@fountainPENdulum I would doubt that. The production of celluloid (officially) ceased 1951 world-wide because it's easily flammable. So, every remaining stacks of celluloid were and are very precious. As your pen was produced after 1982 it seems very unlikely that they used it for that.To my knowledge, Pelikan only used celluloid in some pre-war models and in some quite recent special editions of the M1000.

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  @EverGreenElephant that's too bad, I thought it was. Once again, thanks for all that info, very helpful and very interesting. I'm quite fond of Celluloid:)

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  @cerealnanaАй бұрын

  I like how you are outlining your pages with ink!

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  Thanks! I've been enjoying it as a great way to add some colour and enjoy a big brush full of ink on the page!

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  @nourin_siddiqueАй бұрын

  Seeing you write is so fun !!! I cannot wait to see you in the pen show videos. Hopefully, I will be able to meet you soon.

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  Thank you! It would be a pleasure to meet you at a Pen Show! Looking forward to all the Summer holds! :)

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  @robertcalkjr.8325Ай бұрын

  Very nice, Thanks.

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @junglialohАй бұрын

  I have a dilemma to buy this. I still hesitate to buy. It is much thicker nib line than other pens. EF nib is almost other Medium (Japanese), F nib is thicker than other M nibs. Smooth but Nib is very wet. I do not think I will buy it. Lamy 2000 or Pilot 823 nib would be better choice.

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  I've seen some great deals for the Lamy 2000 in black, and you can't go wrong with the Pilot 823! I think for those who love this pen and Visconti in general, you have to be prepared for the gamble, the price tag, and the extra expense to have it tuned or ground by a nibmeister!

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  @junglialohАй бұрын

  exactly right statement

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  @junglialohАй бұрын

  I purchased Visconti Kaleido Voyager 14k Fine nib but I sold out after test. What I feel that Fountain Marlen LX Steel Nib is better for me and Otto Hutt 04 and 06 are much smoother and pleasant than Visconti. Italian pens are very beautiful and good (Nettuno and Marlen nibs), but Gemany pens are more smoother (14K Lamy Nib). I used about 200 pens recently. Caran De Ache Leman and S.T. Dupont, and Parker Duofold are top quality bit better than Aurora Optima or 88. Most balanced pen is Pilot among all pens such as 912 FM or 743 M, and 823 these are better than Sailor 3776 pro gear or platinum 21k.

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  @jossecarstensАй бұрын

  Thank you! Very nice video, you explain it clearly and really show subtle differences. I like how you showed the difference between putting the insert at the back of the notebook insert, or with its own rubber band. That really helped me!

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful, I definitely like having options, and it's all in the details!

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  @robertcalkjr.8325Ай бұрын

  Thanks for the video. I love Noodler's waterproof inks.

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  Thank you! Yeah, it's definitely worth having a waterproof ink on hand! Haven't tried Noodler's waterproof inks, but I'm sure they are great:)

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  @robertcalkjr.8325Ай бұрын

  @@fountainPENdulum You have to read the info on them to see which ones are waterproof. Some are semi-waterproof, and others aren't waterproof at all. Their 'Purple Dream' is not waterproof at all. If a letter written with it gets wet, then all you'll have left is a blob of purple ink. But the ones that I have tested that they claim are waterproof, are waterproof. I've pretty much decided to only use waterproof inks.

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  @autisticbuckyАй бұрын

  this is such a lovely collection of ink colours! i rlly enjoy kobe inks as they have such a good flow to them and as you said they are so full of culture! thank you for sharing 💛

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  Yes, I've really enjoyed them, they do behave exceptionally well! I've been getting samples as available and just ordered two more that I think will be nice for summer! #44 Sumaura Seaside Blue & #15 Maiko Green

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  @autisticbuckyАй бұрын

  @@fountainPENdulum oh Maiko Green is lovely! it’s one of the ones i have!

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  @autisticbucky oh nice!! I look forward to swatching it and comparing it to the other greens! 🤗

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  @williamcatalano1762Ай бұрын

  That Aurora is one of my favorite finishes of the Optima. Love the Pelikans you have ( I own the white tortoise and the newest version of the M400 brown Tortoise) Excellent video! :)

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  Thank you! Yes, this Aurora and the cappuccino are really nice! The white tortoise is lovely, my tortoise stripes are a bit askew which upsets me.. but I still like the look, of course.

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  @williamcatalano1762Ай бұрын

  @@fountainPENdulum I just got the M600 Black tortoise as they are running out I think. I have all of the Tortoise colors now except a vintage one. I looked for the Aurora Optimas in a brown color but all I can find is over seas ones haha They are a rare sight anymore in the States!

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  @MisterBurtonshawАй бұрын

  I'm pretty certain that is a Parker 45 Flighter CT. They were made between (1964?)1965 and 1969. The nib size should be identified from a letter on the outside bottom of the nib hood. Sadly, it can't be dated more accurately because Parker didn't use date codes on the pen top until either 1970 o 1979 I can't remember which.

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  That's a cool name! Thanks for the info. That makes it the oldest pen in my collection at this time!

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  @MisterBurtonshawАй бұрын

  @@fountainPENdulum cheers, if there is no letter on the nib shroud, it's a fine... just found that out.

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  @tcconnectionАй бұрын

  Around 10:25 you said the Traveler's Company, but this is Robrasim, right? Not the Traveler's Company. I don't see a lot of choices for passport TNs at a good price point. Thanks for showing this.

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  @fountainPENdulumАй бұрын

  Thanks, yeah, I should have said for a Traveler's Notebook. It is by Robrasim, not Traveler's Company. Even at the price point, I really prefer September Leather, which is the TN I ended up using personally from my lineup and full comparison video of Passport TNs. I've been very happy with it.

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  @boblossie31922 ай бұрын

  LOVE the warning about the sample bottles tipping. But I just had a thought. How about getting a votive candle holder and filling it with rice?

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  @boblossie31922 ай бұрын

  I was just about to order fillers and looked up this vide. Soooooo glad I did ! ! !

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Awesome! So glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback!

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  @arindhamvaid36092 ай бұрын

  Very cool, did you make this?

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank you! Yes, I hand make all my designs! fountainpendulum.square.site/s/shop

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  @arindhamvaid36092 ай бұрын

  @@fountainPENdulum great job 👏

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  @LisaRSArt2 ай бұрын

  So cool. Much like us artists use the magnets for the watercolor palette! Fabulous! 👏👏❤️

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  @LisaRSArt thank you! Yes, I love magnetic attachment! 🙌🏼

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  @RG-yf3uj2 ай бұрын

  Congrats 🎉🎉

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank You!!!

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  @cerealnana2 ай бұрын

  Congrats on 1k!

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thanks very much!!

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  @tracey24772 ай бұрын

  Congratulations ♥️🖋️

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank you! 🎉

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  @NotesFromPastAmy2 ай бұрын

  Congrats on 1k!

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thanks a bunch!! :)

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  @Tamara-pens2 ай бұрын

  Great video. I love italics too, am seriously considering one day getting all my pens that aren't ground to crisp cursive italics or italics I love the way my handwriting looks with them. My italics are the pens I reach for the most.

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank You! Yes, I've definitely felt that way about Italics also! I have found a few other crisp grinds that offer line variation very enjoyable- like a crisp/sharp architect!

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  @craft-o-matic3992 ай бұрын

  🎉 Congratulations! Very exciting! Lisa ❤

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Yes! Thank you!!

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  @mayneric2 ай бұрын

  Great video. Opus 88 has a 2.3 stub in some of their models. I have one and it’s fun but not real good for note taking. 😂😂😂

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank You! Great, thanks for adding to the list! I was sure I would leave some out! Yeah, 2.3, that's Pilot Parrallel territory! Haha! Still, nice to have a selection of offerings, that'll certainly put some ink down!

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  @nourin_siddique2 ай бұрын

  Thank you!!!!!! Honestly, looking at the differences in your gorgeous handwriting is just a treat. Will def refer to it always

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank You!!! That's very kind, I appreciate the compliment! :)

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  @LivelyLaura2 ай бұрын

  Thank you so much! This has definitely been helpful information!

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

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  @kan-zee2 ай бұрын

  This is fantastic....love your Demo's, instructions and introductions to new Nibs 😎👍💯🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thanks Very Much! So glad to know that it was helpful! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

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  @amyg76602 ай бұрын

  I love this - helped me understand.

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank you! So glad it was helpful! Much appreciated for the feedback! 🙏🏼

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  @Under_the_ink_fluence2 ай бұрын

  Love your shortlist, and the ink choices too, and that Falcon customisation ❤😍 I need to know where you got that done! Also a massive fan of my Pineider quill nib, I call it my “chewy” nib I love its feel on the page.

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank You! I'm impressed with this Falcon customization, and it is one of the best, if not the best, customization I've had done, thank you, Michael Masuyama. Haha, that's great, I don't have a name for my Quill Nib, but I love the feedback of the xf, and the Flex is great and unlike any other!

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  @queenbuzybee40742 ай бұрын

  I don’t think that it matters how many pens anyone has as long as they’re happy and enjoying them. And I believe that if they hit a point where that’s no longer the case, there’s probably a deeper underlying issue. We tend to blame things for our misery, usually though the issues lie within us. What bothers me is Drew Brown‘s video and the many references to him. Drew works for one of the largest US/international retailers of pens and stationery. He has the luxury of being able to see, hold and try any pen that interests him without having to purchase it. Not many people have that luxury. That makes it a lot easier to only have a hand full of pens and inks.

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  I agree, it doesn't matter how Many Pens or Which Pens someone has as long as they enjoy them and are happy with them! Be it 1 Pen, 10 Pens, 100 Pens 1000 Pens, etc. Initially, I found my Pen Collection grew not because they were "pretty" but I was seeking out a writing experience that was not met by my first and numerous acquisitions. It was frustrating. Now, it's a combination of the desire to try new writing experiences. In search of, perhaps a pen/nib that better fits my writing style and a writing experience that gives me even more joy. Myself, I have a certain amount of funds im ablento invest in this hobby. I need to keep this in balance for balance in my life, which impacts my happiness. If I overextend myself, I won't be happy, I'll be stressed. Additionally, when I've owned what I feel is "too many pens" For Me, I feel overwhelm. Which is also not a happy feeling, and it diminishes my enjoyment of my hobby. It's not a specific number for me, it's a feeling. So I'll simply do my best to do what's right for Me and My Fountain Pen Collection for where I'm at on My Journey!

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  @thejournalhouse12 күн бұрын

  That’s true but Drew has over 40 pens that he owns he’s spoken about his collection many times in the past and even now and may have purchased more since the video originally aired he never said people shouldn’t or couldn’t have more than 10 and yes I realized you never said he did however … he was merely answering a question someone wrote in and asked him for his opinion I considered it a great layout for those whom are looking for a start collecting and perhaps don’t want to buy based off nerves and FOMO but by having a clear understanding of what is technically usable realistically some people don’t like falling down the rabbit do so I no non/sense blueprint is nice … when it comes to ink that’s my soft spot ❤

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  @fountainPENdulum7 күн бұрын

  @thejournalhouse well said, thank you! The esthetic of a fountain pen and its actual nib looks ND performance is what draws me in. I love trying new inks in an ink sample format!

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  @shutupandcrochet2 ай бұрын

  Your handwriting looks like you're ready to sign The Declaration of Independence.

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Haha, thanks. I write letters and sign them 🤣 and sometimes I use a Dip Nib so I can select an ink that matches the card or stationary that I don't have inked in a pen. Aside from writing the note, I find great joy in using stamps.

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  @MamaTomasu2 ай бұрын

  It's pretty cool to hear people's top 10. It's def an interesting exercise to go through to curate one's collection. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your wide variety of pens

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank you! I was very pleased with the progress of curating my collection so far this year. It was very gratifying to rehome some pens and be able to acquire some new ones!

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  @lilylilyaustralia2 ай бұрын

  Love your writing! Thanks for sharing! Only having 10 pens would be difficult! Your Pelikan M400 white tortoise is so pretty! :)

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank you very much! It would be difficult to have a 10 pen collection & it would be harder to keep it at 10!

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  @lilylilyaustralia2 ай бұрын

  @@fountainPENdulum My pleasure! Hahah yes definitely!! 😅

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  @craft-o-matic3992 ай бұрын

  What happened to my comment? Lisa

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  I got notified that you've left two comments, but only one shows! I only saw the preview and when I click it to read in full it disappeas- that's Very strange!

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  @craft-o-matic3992 ай бұрын

  @@fountainPENdulum I was in the middle of responding to you and my sister called. I came back to finish my comment, and it was gone. I think I stirred the pot regarding culling one's collection to10 pens. My pens are for very personal use, so I don't need many, and I don't have the budget for a large collection. I stated my opinion, which is always quite frank, and upset some people. This must be the problem. I must have been reported to KZread by someone. I assure you, no one should have been offended or judged. Just my frankness, and I don't pull any punches if I think it's important. This is an acquired taste for some. I hope you don't feel the same as some others clearly do. Thank you! Lisa

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  I had it available via email, I have no idea what happened to your original comment or why it doesn't display here - " Craft-O-Matic Owning ten pens that I love, that function the way I want them to, and that I enjoy using, has been my plan from the beginning, which was about 6 months ago. Even if I had the budget for a large collection of fountain pens, I might consider owning 20 pens but likely no more. My pens are for writing to friends and family, my personal diary that can be passed on after I die, and swatching inks and tracking all my fountain pen and associated accessories purchases, my first impressions, and if they meet my needs and expectations. My fountain pens are very much for personal use, so my approach to my collection is very much one of practicality and an amalgamation of beauty, form, and function. Lisa"

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  @craft-o-matic3992 ай бұрын

  @@fountainPENdulum Thank you very much for letting me know. I do speak frankly if I think it's important, and it is sometimes a challenge for people to understand that it's my opinion and not a judgment. If it's helpful initially or food for thought, how can it be a cause for consternation? Thank you again! Lisa

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  @elborracho812 ай бұрын

  Thank you, I enjoyed seeing your pens and beautiful writing. This is how all these videos on this trend should be done! #SaveOurPens

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank you! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

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  @cerealnana2 ай бұрын

  I can probably do a ten favourite pens list, but I can't seem to wrap my head around the concept of only keeping ten.

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  That's another good way to do a similar list, favorite ten:)

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  @keisisqrl2 ай бұрын

  What is that gorgeous ink in the Stipula?

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  I believe that was Sailor Ink Studio 967!

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  @Bunnyisms2 ай бұрын

  I currently have a few, but I would say that I haven't really been so interested in the past. Traditionally, they were kind of known for distinctive and sometimes quite innovative designs, but not always in a good way. I would say that the quality has gone up a lot since the early 2000's. They had this old cam lock cap that would often work itself loose in one's pocket, and I remember some of the early magnetic closure pens getting corroded magnetic parts. Back then the build quality was not as good. I had one where the nib hit the inside of the cap and one that split just by the ink window. Both of these problems were fixed for free. All the ones I have now are recent production and I will say that the fit and finish has really gone up and the pens are quite functional and usable now. I think they really took off once they made the Homo Sapiens pens. The hook lock bayonet closure is one of my favorite cap mechanisms. That said, I still feel that the fit and finish lags behind others like Aurora. The nibs on Viscontis are a mixed bag. All four of mine had work done on them because they had trouble out of the box. Once they are tuned properly, they do write extremely well. It's nice that they have brought nib production in house, but I think that they might need to have someone who is more of a nib expert work with them to refine their process so they can produce consistent nibs. The nibs have sure improved, but it's not like Aurora where generally out of the box the nibs are excellent without any tuning needed. If you want something that has the fit and finish and super consistent nibs out of the box though, Pilot is really the way to go. Their fit and finish is really even nicer and cleaner than Montblanc's Meisterstück (I also have handled a lot of Montblancs and own them too). Super well polished and clean. The nibs are also more consistent than nearly any other maker out there The last thing is that Viscontis tend to be larger pens and being a pretty petite person myself, I tend to go for smaller pens. I have been enjoying my Homo Sapiens though and all of mine are the oversized variety

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank You so much for sharing this information! It's very interesting and helpful to understand Viscinti better in this way. It seems to me that their innovation has carried them to where they are, but their Quality Control Department didn't keep up. Glad to hear in a general way they are on the up and up! I recently acquired an Aurora, and it is immediately a favorite with me! I love the writing experience the nib has to offer! As much as I have regard for Pilots work, I definitely have a love for Italian Pens.

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  @impish222 ай бұрын

  I have the Sailor Dragon Palace. I have found that Sailor nibs do need a bit of tweaking as I find them to write dry.

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Sailor Dragon Palace is a very lovely colour. Now that you mention it, I had forgotten when I got this fountain pen the nib was dry and scratchy from poor tine alignment. After tuning, I found the nib to be a delight, but without that extra step definitaly a disappointment from Sailor.

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  @autisticbucky2 ай бұрын

  your writing is so lovely! i’m glad to hear you’re enjoying this pen, but i’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble with it. ty for sharing! 💛

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank you! Yes, once this nib was tuned I found it an absolute delight to write with. I'm very disappointed that I had to send the pen back for repair because of the leaking. Interesting how we bond with these fountain pens, over their beauty and the writing experience they offer:)

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  @melissam0ss2 ай бұрын

  It’s very stunning 🤩 I was disappointed to hear the feedback so loudly during the writing sample <I cringe at that sound> For me, paying over $200.00 for a fine fountain pen, I expect it to not need to go to a nib meister right out of the box. I’ve got a couple of much much less expensive Sailors, one being an EF, and they write so silky smooth. I was sad to hear that this gorgeous pen was so scratchy 😮 It is very beautiful…such a great color combination! The ink looks really nice too! Thank you for sharing this experience 😊

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  @fountainPENdulum2 ай бұрын

  Thank you! It is a gorgeous pen, I really enjoy the color combination as well! In addition to the fountain pen's beauty, I found the nib a delight to write with. Though I did fid it "scratchy" out of the box, which is a great disappointment from Sailor and as you mentioned. Once tuned I greatly enjoyed the Sailor "feedback" which you hear in this video. I find this degree of feedback very pleasant to write with and it became one of my favorite writers because of that nib and that feedback. However, I completely understand how others that prefer very smooth nibs would find this degree of feedback unpleasant:) I have enjoyed some very smooth nibs also, like Omas.