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MegaFighter_X
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Apr 5, 2017
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beautiful... Just got into fountain pens, so I can't put the money on this yet... a shame, because it is so pretty.
Bailey2013
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Apr 6, 2017
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MegaFighter_Xas a recent fountain lover myself, I would suggest not to spend cash on low end pens, a couple is enough, save enough for bigger guys, not necessarily the flagship models, though, But solid gold nib is the way to go.
MegaFighter_X
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Apr 6, 2017
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Bailey2013Thanks for the advice. I'm enjoying my pilot metropolitan, and carry that with me day to day. Stagehands are surprised when I show up with it. :D
Bailey2013
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Apr 7, 2017
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MegaFighter_XFountain pens are like paper books in the age of electronics. Old-school is not definitely not outdated. I'm getting tired of chasing the latest gadgets. Putting down inks with fountain pens on paper makes me feel grounded and is so meditative:D
MegaFighter_X
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Apr 7, 2017
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Bailey2013I get that. I just want to have better handwriting overall.
treeinc
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Jun 26, 2017
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Bailey2013as being new into fine fountain pens myself, why are gold nibs better?
MegaFighter_X
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Jun 26, 2017
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treeincIf I recall, I believe they are a softer material, and that allows more flexibility for line width. Goulet pens touches on that briefly. Check out their YouTube channel.
Bailey2013
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Jun 26, 2017
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treeincFYI, all gold nibs are not the same. The craftsmanship, not the sheer gold, makes the difference. After all, the iridium tip is what touches paper during writing. :D
MegaFighter_X
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Jun 29, 2017
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treeinchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjU7ZHJui78
Here's a video that touches on it somewhat. But what bailey says is true. I'm still new to this myself, so take what I'm saying with a grain of salt.
Here's a video that touches on it somewhat. But what bailey says is true. I'm still new to this myself, so take what I'm saying with a grain of salt.
Bailey2013
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Jun 30, 2017
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MegaFighter_XI probably would trade any of my western gold-nibbed FP for a steel-nibbed Diplomat. It's THAT good.
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PaulAdams11
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Dec 3, 2018
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MegaFighter_XA nice intermediate pen is the Faber-Castell Loom. Writes better than most in my collection, and can be found occasionally on MD.
MegaFighter_X
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Dec 3, 2018
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PaulAdams11I recently picked up a Pelikan m200 in smokey quartz. That was a good buy. A bit of flex on the nib, and a joy to write with.
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