There Are Pandas, and Then There Are Pandas.
And this isn't either of them! The Pandas we're talking about here, are watches, not bears. And what got me thinking about them (again) was a link posted this morning by @cm.rook who pointed a few of us to the very attractive (and not terribly priced) Yema "Rallygraph" Panda which, in it's most traditional arrangement, looks like the one on the left, but can also be had in the version on the right: The model on the left is a true Panda, while the model on the right is called a reverse Panda. The reason for that distinction is clear--Panda bears, only come in the first arrangement. Now at this point, everyone should be thinking about the most well-know Panda, The Rolex Panda, which is actually a Daytona, and among Rolex Daytonas, the most famous of which is the Paul Newman Daytona, which was famous first, because it was Paul's, and second because it sold at auction for $17.8 million (US Dollars). The story of that auction is well-known so I'll only...
Nov 8, 2019
As a new business owner, and one that is growing successfully, at a purely surreal pace, I wanted something to represent my first milestone, and I think this pen will be perfect for those occasions I want to wow my clientele when it's time to sign the paperwork.
I know there's a lot of experts around here reading through the many comments on these discussions. I wonder if anyone could recommend the right accessories for my new piece? As I'm just starting into this, it's really the basics I'm looking for. the needed accessories for day to day use. I can look into the frills at a later time, when my business hits the next milestone. I'm looking for things like the best reccomended inks for use on premium as well as everyday copy papers when it comes to document signing. I like the gold ink in the picture with this piece, but no idea if it's practical, or where to get it? What is the process on changing color if I want to go that route, is it possible or not recommended?
I went with the EF for my nib selection, as I want something faster drying, and I don't like a massive ink flow when I write. I tend to pause from time to time, and the less I have to pick up the pen the better. Not to mention my cursive can get a tad on the smaller font size.
Any help is much appreciated, especially information gathered and assessed from past experiences from various products.
Thanks, and Happy New Year!
Stick with the better quality tried and true, safe inks to start. Parker, Waterman, Pelikan, Pilot, Aurora, and Diamine are all safe for virtually all pens. Hold off on the iron gall and permanent "bulletproof" inks until you get comfortable with your pen and how to maintain it. Buy a $20. Pilot Metropolitan or JinHao x450 for $9. to test out these specialized inks. This is a very special pen. Don't put anything you are not absolutely sure of inside of it.
I know you're really going to enjoy this pen. The only down side to buying a Pelikan, is that you WILL want more. They tend to reproduce. Hope this helps. Enjoy
Thanks again!
There are some other good bulletproof inks out there that I just haven't tried, and some of them come in colors other than black. I don't have a Pelikan pen in my collection yet, but I hope you're thoroughly enjoying yours.
I will definitely take note of your suggestions, thanks!