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  @paulmchugh14303 сағат бұрын

  I may reconsider getting a Visconti. It really looks like a nice writer.

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  @wilberfloss8327 сағат бұрын

  Hi, Garry. Nice video. 👍 Could you point me in the direction of a stockist of that Serendipity dip pen, please? Cheers.👍

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  @rahulshah140819 сағат бұрын

  You and I have similar tastes in ink. I’m saving this video to write a shopping list.

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  @paulmchugh1430Күн бұрын

  I couldn't find this pen with this resin. So, I got Harbour Lights which is ok, but looking at your pen, the less attractive mine becomes. 😊

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  @santauxiaКүн бұрын

  Great video. Diamine Tranquility, very nice ink.

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  @nccastro653Күн бұрын

  494 has the same nib and feed as pilot low end pens.

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  @Rgc571Күн бұрын

  I have the Jinhao 82 and a TWSBI Eco which are good writers as you mentioned,. My “black” dark green ink is KWZ Foggy Green, one of my favorite “black”, lol. Thanks for the video.

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  @paulmchugh1430Күн бұрын

  I am glad that the Prera can be eyedropper filled. The converter is so small. I haven't used mine, yet, so that is how I will use it. The Eco is such a nice pen. The flow is excellent with the nib and feed. I have the Opus 88 Demonstrator which is a great pen. The ink just flows out of the nib. I think I have to reconsider getting the 580. It seems so nice.

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  @louishalleuxКүн бұрын

  Interesting Garry. Even the paper is transparent 😊

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  @Goldilockszone123Күн бұрын

  Lol

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  @MagikMan69181Күн бұрын

  love my stub nibs, and the TWSBI stub is nice, very smooth!

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  @zeus524522 күн бұрын

  It was good to see you in front of the camera and looking well.

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  @GarryEvesКүн бұрын

  Thanks. Just need to fix my voice now.

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  @paulmchugh14302 күн бұрын

  I have inked the black hollow version. It is a wonderful pen. The converter doesn't rattle, thankfully. My only quibble is the converter, itself. It just took small. Maybe I have gotten used to the converter in the 9019 and 9016

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  @GarryEvesКүн бұрын

  I tend yo fill the convertor with a blunt-nosed syringe so I can get a better ink volume.

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  @davyj52162 күн бұрын

  My go to Japanese extra fine is a Pilot Custom Heritage 912. But at a couple hundred Aussie dollars it's not exactly cheap. Great everyday pen though - at least it is for me! YMMV Take care.

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  @GarryEvesКүн бұрын

  👍. Is that similar to the Custom Heritage 92?

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  @davyj5216Күн бұрын

  @@GarryEves Next size up, a number 10 nib, 92 has a number 5 nib.

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  @MarcellHobbs3 күн бұрын

  I have the Inkvent Tranquility. And while it is beautiful with the shimmer, the color of the Robert Oster Tranquility seems more fitting to the name. The name evokes my thoughts of coolness, water, ocean breeze, etc. Thanks for sharing!

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  @GarryEves2 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @paulmchugh14303 күн бұрын

  I have found a blunt nose syringe that fits the Eco. It will make flushing the barrel much easier. Don't get me wrong, I may still get a 580. Easier to maintain. I only wish it had a larger nib.

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  @GarryEves2 күн бұрын

  The 580 also has the small hole for access to the barrel. I discobvered it yesterday when cleaning out some pens.

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  @paulmchugh14302 күн бұрын

  @@GarryEves but you can remove the section?

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  @GarryEvesКүн бұрын

  @@paulmchugh1430 Cool.

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  @teresaharris-travelbybooks55643 күн бұрын

  I'm a big fan of the Dadao series, so thanks for the review.

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  @GarryEves2 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @paulmchugh14303 күн бұрын

  I like this model as with the 9016 and the 9019. I find it is best for me when posted. It is light enough not to be upset if it is a bit back weighted. My biggest complaint is the converter. I think Jinhao missed the chance to provide a slightly shorter version of the converter in the other models. That would have been exceptional. So, I plugged the end of the barrel and made it an eyedropper. It works very well. The Heartbeat nib does pose a problem if you need to floss it. So far I have been happy with the flow as is. Great review, Garry.

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  @GarryEves2 күн бұрын

  Thanks. I've got a video comparing the three coming up in a couple of weeks.

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  @Rgc5713 күн бұрын

  I prefer clear demonstrator pens to better show off the ink. Will probably pass on this version due to small size. Because of your video I now know, thanks.

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  @GarryEves2 күн бұрын

  I jknow what you mean about the clear demonstrators. My video tomorrow is going to be looking at 5 of them from my collection.

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  @RainmanP993 күн бұрын

  I hesitate to say this for fear of jinxing myself, but I have been very happy with the Jinhao Heartbeat nibs I have on several 9019s, 9016s, and 9013s. All have been lovely writers. Although I rarely do reverse writing, I usually check out of curiosity. Reverse writing with pretty much all of the Heartbeat nibs I have is as wet and smooth as regular writing and consistently better than regular writing with many nibs. Lest anyone misunderstand, I have a few very high-end pens, including a Montblanc 146, and and a number of pens in the US$50-200 range, so I know quite what good nibs feel like. I would put the JInhao Heartbeat nibs I have up against many of those pens, all of which are great writers.

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  @GarryEves2 күн бұрын

  Thats awesome to hear. I've recorded a video looking at all three together, which should come out in a few weeks. I'm going to try and use them more for the next few months so I can do a lober term Focus video

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  @ELECTRONICSANDGADGETS3 күн бұрын

  Cut your nails

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  @GarryEves3 күн бұрын

  @@ELECTRONICSANDGADGETS ✍️

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  @sunnycharacter3 күн бұрын

  Awe Garry, praying you heal quickly!

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  @GarryEves3 күн бұрын

  Thanks.

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  @paulmchugh14304 күн бұрын

  I am with on this. The MZG is a fabulous pen, with or without an ink window.

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  @GarryEves3 күн бұрын

  The nib is glorious to use. This was my forst "expensive" pen.

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  @paulmchugh14305 күн бұрын

  It is my only Benu, but what a glorious pen!

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  @GarryEves4 күн бұрын

  I have this inked up about 50% of the time. Once it's empty I'm going to put it away until December.

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  @paulmchugh14305 күн бұрын

  Very good comparison, Garry. It is interesting to see how each defines the word tranquility. When I think of the word I would think of something peaceful. In that case I would opt for Robert Oster. However, the Diamine is a beautiful ink. Both are great colors.

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  @GarryEves4 күн бұрын

  It's the only 2 inks I have that share a name. The Diamine one makes me think of lavender and sleep.

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  @Rgc5715 күн бұрын

  Very complimentary colors. Good choices for comparison. Thanks for the video.

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  @GarryEves4 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @ELECTRONICSANDGADGETS5 күн бұрын

  Hey gar. Check out some of my pen reviews. Enjoy your channel.

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  @paulmchugh14306 күн бұрын

  I had one of the original releases - Starry Night. Beautiful resin. This one is also very nice. Sold it to someone made a great offer for it. Wish I hadn't

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  @GarryEves4 күн бұрын

  I just wish this has come with a gold nib rather than steel.

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  @paulmchugh14304 күн бұрын

  @@GarryEves when I bought mine, there was no steel nib option. It was also at a time when Visconti was experimenting with nibs. Some great, some not so much.

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  @paulmchugh14307 күн бұрын

  Really beautiful resin. Nice size postable, I believe (I don't as the pen is plenty long enough without being posted

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  @GarryEves6 күн бұрын

  Yhis is so nice to use unposted. It will post but does feel quite loose.

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  @lancelink887 күн бұрын

  The price is more like AUD$50..

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  @GarryEves6 күн бұрын

  When I recorded this video, published in August 2022, the pen was $31. Now they are selling for $45. This is one of the downsides, the pricing changes but there is no way to update the KZread video. What I do is try and quote current prices on every video that contains the pen so make sure I'm giving the latest price available.

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  @lancelink886 күн бұрын

  @@GarryEves The price rise is crazy.

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  @GarryEves4 күн бұрын

  @@lancelink88 A lot of it is down to the Aussies dollar exchange rate dropping, which has made everything coming from outside of Aus a lot more expensive. It's one of the driving factors for me to buy Aussie made pens.

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  @johan02345237 күн бұрын

  Hi Gary, I think I saw you writing left handed in one of your older videos. Are you ambidextrous, or am I mistaken? There aren’t too many left handed fountain pen reviewers unfortunately.

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  @GarryEves6 күн бұрын

  I am right-handed. I have tried a couple of times to do some left-handed writing but it looks so messy and I don't think I'm truly showing the way a pen would be positioned.

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  @paulmchugh14308 күн бұрын

  I just noticed the rain is not a solid colour. There is some variety in it.

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  @GarryEves6 күн бұрын

  It's a bit like a cracked ice type pattern.

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  @zeus524528 күн бұрын

  Nice first impression Gary. I have the same colored 9016, but with a fine nib. One slight correction, the converter in the 9016 is slightly smaller than the one that comes with the 9019, but definitely bigger than the standard Jinhao converter. You'll see it when you get the 9013. I don't mind the size of the 9019, but the 9016 is a nice size that splits the difference between a 9019 sized pen and many of the smaller pens that are available. Looking forward to the 9013 video.

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  @GarryEves7 күн бұрын

  👍 Thanks. That will each me to make assumptions based on quick looks. I logve it whern I get corrected info that lets me grow my knowledge.

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  @paulmchugh14308 күн бұрын

  I do enjoy this pen. I have medium sized hands and the 9016 fots slightly better than the 9019. That it has the enlarged converter is a plus in my book. Most cinveters di not hild mych ink. I think this converter hold about 1.5 ml which is eaual to some of my oiston filler pens. Actually i like it more than some of my piston fillers as it is very easy to clean. The Heartbeat nib works surprisingly well. No adjustments were necessary. No flow issues and the nin was tuned very well. I am looking forward to you first impressins of the 9013. I do have all 3 models. Geeat first impressions , Garry.

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  @GarryEves6 күн бұрын

  The 9013 is ccoming up on Sunday. These are surprisingly nice pens for the cost.

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  @paulmchugh14306 күн бұрын

  @@GarryEves Within the 9013 is the standard converter. I thought perhaps there would be perhaps a shorter version of the enlarged converter that the 9019 and 9016 contain.

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  @kingdarkang8 күн бұрын

  Great work. I love my 9016 and my 9019

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  @GarryEves7 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @Rgc5718 күн бұрын

  Does Heartbeat nib affect flow? The comparison of the three pens will be very helpful. Thanks!

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  @GarryEves8 күн бұрын

  I haven't noticed any difference. My biggest concern is around if I need to floss the nib.

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  @paulmchugh14308 күн бұрын

  There has been no flow issues. I thought it would with the crooked slit but no problem with flow.

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  @eddiecandelaria86918 күн бұрын

  I really like the color of this demonstrator. I wish jinhao would make it for the 9019. I also like the " autumn " yellow variant for the 9013. Wish it too was available for the 9019. Also for good measure jinhao should also make a smoke black demonstrator for the 9019. Size of the 149, large capacity converter as well as a #8 sized nib. Absolutely perfect and a steal for the price especially if you get one that has been tuned well.

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  @GarryEves7 күн бұрын

  @@eddiecandelaria8691 I like the idea of the smoke black version. That would look so nice.

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  @paulmchugh14309 күн бұрын

  I really like the Eco, but that he section does not separate is a bit of a disappointment. I have a blunt nose syringe but it does not go onto that small hole. Too fat.

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  @GarryEves8 күн бұрын

  Mine came from temu and just fit through. I do try and use well behaved ink in it.

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  @paulmchugh14308 күн бұрын

  @@GarryEves it made me wonder if I picked the wrong pen, that I should have gotten the 580. I will look for another syringe.

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  @AtomicElf19 күн бұрын

  An interesting thought to ponder... Does feathering have to he a "bad thing?"

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  @GarryEves8 күн бұрын

  I don't think it is. But it depends what I'm using for. For personal things I don't really care, but for more "formal" things I do like a nice crisp line.

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  @Rgc5719 күн бұрын

  I would have dinged the Leonardo on price and the Wingsung becomes the winner. I do have Leonardo MZG and love it, but I got a great price at less than $200 from a European retailer. The Wingsung looks a lot like my Jinhao X159 which I prefer due to a cartridge converter filling system. Thanks for the video.

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  @GarryEves8 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @TetsujinWave10 күн бұрын

  I love your videos and posts! As a newbie to the fountain pen lifestyle, I have fallen in love with the flat head Wing Sung 630 (I have 3 now). I also have a Darailpenz custom with a Jowo medium nib and a Jinhao 82 I've inked with Ferris Wheel Press Billowing Blush. My next purchase will probably be a Sailor Professional Gear or the Wing Sung 632 with the 18K nib.

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  @GarryEves10 күн бұрын

  I need to get a flat topped 630 still. It will be interesting to compare the two models.

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  @TetsujinWave4 күн бұрын

  @@GarryEves They write so smoothly! I do want to try the gold nib, though.

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  @paulmchugh143010 күн бұрын

  I think this will be the winner this month. I love the MZG.

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  @GarryEves10 күн бұрын

  I love using this pen. I do like the Grande size a bit more than the standard one.

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  @paulmchugh14309 күн бұрын

  @@GarryEves I am looking my M800 very much. I don't know if I would get a Momento Zero.

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  @zeus5245210 күн бұрын

  Nice showdown video Gary. I have a Wing Sung 630 with a fine #8 size nib that is just fantastic. As for Leonardo, I do not own one so I can't comment on them. I think they've made some beautiful pens, but I just have no desire to acquire one for my collection. Now, if you were to compare the 630 to say a Pineider Avatar Twin Tank Touchdown I'd be all over that!!

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  @GarryEves10 күн бұрын

  I've got a Pineider pen on my list for future purchases.

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  @Michelt00710 күн бұрын

  Those showdowns are great! I have a 630 and side with it! Go Wing Sung!

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  @GarryEves10 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @KWKarn10 күн бұрын

  Hi Gary. New subscriber here. Great video. 👍

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  @GarryEves10 күн бұрын

  Thanks

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  @Goldilockszone12310 күн бұрын

  Nice job comparing these two pens Gary.

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  @GarryEves10 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @paulmchugh143010 күн бұрын

  You mentioned that the 630 has a Jinhao #8 nib. A bit of a flub. I think the Eco is about the same width of the Carene. I think it is a bit surprising that the 630 and the MZG have approximately the same barrel girth. I thought the 630 was wider. For my hand the MZG feels more comfortable. I do not have the same section as you as they changed it with the MZG 2.0. I did an ink capacity test with the 630. It holds 2.0 ml. The MZG is 1.5 ml. As they are about identical weight, it seems the resin on the MZG is either thicker or slightly heavier. It may be the ink but the 630 has a wider line than the MZG. I think the 630 has a wetter nib and feed combination. This is not to say the MZG is a dry writer. I love both pens. They will remain in my collection permanently. The 630 is such a good performer that I have no real interest in acquiring a MB 149. If I was to get another MZG, it would be for an ink window. I do agree with your assessment; the MZG is a better pen. If nothing else, their resins are outstanding. Great comparison, Garry.

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  @GarryEves10 күн бұрын

  Thanks. I'll fire the script writer for getting the nib manufacturer wrong.

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  @gaylej.greenlea252510 күн бұрын

  Thanks, Garry. I always enjoy your videos. These are both lovely pens. And the inks! Also beautiful and well-matched.

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  @GarryEves10 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @AtomicElf110 күн бұрын

  You might try a bit of double-sided tape under the pen rest to keep it in place during recording sessions

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  @GarryEves10 күн бұрын

  Cool. Thanks for the tip.

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  @KWKarn10 күн бұрын

  I wet a tiny bit of tissue and attach it to the underside of the pen. That's all it takes. Super easy. ​@GarryEves

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  @MissMarilynDarling11 күн бұрын

  Hey Garry I hope your surgery went well <3 take care talk soon :)

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  @GarryEves11 күн бұрын

  Thanks. All went well and I'm back home now. My biggest issue is my throat is really painful from the air tube so I'm struggling to talk at the moment, which has really pleased my son. I'm wandering around carrying a cheap notepad and my PensByCasey pen with a 1.1 nib so I can write notes to them.

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  @MissMarilynDarling8 күн бұрын

  @@GarryEves I"m glad all went well you hang in there youll ba back at it in notime ;)

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  @paulmchugh143011 күн бұрын

  I am glad I found a 100 that works for me. It is the black hollow version, the metal overlay. Nice size and weight. It comes with a black nib that is in very smooth. This version is also very nice.

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  @GarryEves11 күн бұрын

  I do ike my 100s. I think I've fot 5 now.

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  @kevinu.k.704211 күн бұрын

  Thanks Gary - Thorough and well done. 👍 FWIW the nibs are made by Yowo. I had a spare Diplomat size 6 nib and the metal part was a perfect fir for the Vac 700R No. 6 nib. A very nice upgrade to a great pen.

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  @GarryEves11 күн бұрын

  👍