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AndreN
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Feb 16, 2018
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Liz
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Feb 16, 2018
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AndreNSo.... I may not be the best person to answer this question (I'm a little biased), but I like having extra converters - especially the proprietary Pilot ones, since I have a bunch of different Pilot fountain pens and these little guys will inevitably get lost or stepped on or broken. Hm. Maybe I'm just super clumsy?
Also, with the Parallel pens in particular, I love experimenting with different inks and pigments for calligraphy projects, and I have sacrificed a few for some awesome projects using paint and other non-FP friendly pigments.
That being said, the Pilot Parallel pens are excellent candidates for an eyedropper conversion, which is especially helpful for the experimentation mentioned above. This gives you way more capacity for ink, and is easy to do.
I just rub a little silicone grease on the threads of the barrel (the more viscous plumber's kind in little containers), use an eyedropper to fill the barrel with ink, then screw in the nib section and wipe off any that squeezes out. Easy peasy.
Also, with the Parallel pens in particular, I love experimenting with different inks and pigments for calligraphy projects, and I have sacrificed a few for some awesome projects using paint and other non-FP friendly pigments.
That being said, the Pilot Parallel pens are excellent candidates for an eyedropper conversion, which is especially helpful for the experimentation mentioned above. This gives you way more capacity for ink, and is easy to do.
I just rub a little silicone grease on the threads of the barrel (the more viscous plumber's kind in little containers), use an eyedropper to fill the barrel with ink, then screw in the nib section and wipe off any that squeezes out. Easy peasy.
bmmcwhirt
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Feb 17, 2018
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AndreNDepending on how you work you don't need cartridges or a converter as these can be dipped, on top of that you and use a brush to get a rainbow effect on the nibs. That said having a converter for each is a splendid idea. Here is a video I found demonstrating what I mean.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDV5aKWncqM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDV5aKWncqM
Theroc
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Feb 19, 2018
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AndreNI have a converter for each pen, it's just more convenient. If you often switch between pens then having multiple converters is a must.
As for the notebook... sad to say the Moleskine is a bad choice to bundle with these pens. Nothing but the best fountain pen friendly paper should be used with these pens. And the Moleskine ain't it.
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Can anyone comment on potential bleed? With these pens (already got the 3.8mm) bleed is very common on all but the thickest of papers. How does this notebook stack up?
P.S. I've been looking at these pens for a long time and the price for the drop is fantastic. The converters are cheap as well and the notebook is actually just free.