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GonzoTGreat

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Reply added to Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen (2-Pack)

Part 4:  My pen writes like crap:

This post applies to fountain pens in general.  I've added it here because it addresses an issue raised in a recent, earlier post.

1.  Check the alignment of the nibs.  Use a magnifying glass and plenty of light.

2.  Here's where the kind of ink actually does play a role.  Writing with a finer nib will feel more scratchy when using a dryer ink or a poor-quality paper.

Unfortunately, poor paper quality is the...

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Steno

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UPDATE To my story...
Since I posted it, I had a long and intense exchange of e-mails with "rdc2000" - Ross, and nobody can ever claim that this guy don't fight hard for his brand, believe me...
I expressed myself about that misadventure I had with their product, and how bad I felt... And honestly it was a relief for me to be able to talk to someone who work inside that brand... The Conklin thing have been an heartbreaking one for me, because...

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cnramsay

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Reply added to Pelikan M120N Green Black Special Edition

This is my third Pelikan.  I believe it is the best  fountain pen brand on the market.  They offer the best smooth writing nibs, even with a steel nib.

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Theroc

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There certainly are pocket-sized Rhodia notebooks, though they are not the same format as Field Notes.
Rhodia is not the only fountain pen-friendly brand, btw.
Clairefontaine and Tomoe River are also excellent.
So are Apica, Maruman and many others.
Paper thickness is not the crucial factor, though thick stock helps. Tomoe River, for example is very thin, but still excellent fountain pen paper.

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YourDemize

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Require Ink For My Fountain Pen

So I recently stumbled across a Fountain Pen set whilst doing some cleaning. It is a Osmiroid brand, with five nib units. I'm now in possession of it, but have no ink for it, nor ink cartridge. Is it possible to use any other ink with this, and if p...

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Kaweco Supra Brass Fountain Pen

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JonasHeineman

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Reply added to Pelikan Edelstein Ink (2-Pack)

Hey Truong JonseyMcDanes sino Mehere Adoxography Mapleshilc Byron ...

I'm sorry the vendor couldn't make more colors available right now.  We always try to make the widest range of options available, but many factors are beyond our control.

Sometimes it makes sense to wait until there's ample supply of all or many colors (or nib sizes, or finishes, or paper types, etc.). Other times the number of Requests, or access to stock for a limited time,...

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GonzoTGreat

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I suppose it depends on how you want to use the notebooks, specifically.

If you use fountain pens, brands like Rhodia, Clairefontaine, Tomoe River,  Midori and many others come to mind.

If you want a good notebook for using pencils, Ogami has a rock-solid reputation (sorry, couldn't help myself).

If you want fancy, loose stationary paper, you have have a completely different set to choose from. 

I thought of you because of your thread and the idea...

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MyPenNeedsInk

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Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen Review

Japanese manufacturers of pens are a passionate bunch. One such brand is Sailor Pens that doesn’t cater much to beginner or inexpensive pens but in their price range they excel and are almost universally praised for their nibs, style and construction...

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Ensso PIUMA Brass Fountain Pen

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MassdropWriting

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Giveaway: Writing Starter Pack

New to the Writing Community? Not sure where to start? Need a little boost to get you going? Whether you’re brand new to writing, or you’re a fountain pen veteran, there’s a place for you on Massdrop. With so much happening in the community right ...

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Monteverde Invincia Brass Fountain Pen

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RandyBrown

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Reply added to Massdrop 101: Getting Started With Fountain Pens

I posted some time ago that I had picked up aJinhao X750, well now I‘ve settled in with a total of four pens. To recap, after 4 decades of not writing cursive I’ve picked it back up. It’s going to be a long journey but I’m up to the challenge. I’m learning all over again with the help of a few inexpensive fountain pens that didn’t break the bank. The Jinhao 159 because it’s big and bulky. The previously mentioned Jinhao X750 which is middle of...

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sallen

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Reply added to Super5 Ink Roller

If you search Ebay for "$1 fountain pen" a brand that is literally $1 fountain pen should appear in the search results. I have had good luck with the $1 fountain pens as well as some other generic fountain pens off Ebay. Ebay has been hit and miss, sometimes I get a decent one and sometimes I get one that has the same leaking and cracking issues.

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TheDarkTrumpet

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Reply added to Brause Calligraphy Bundle

I may be a bit late to answer this, but have you figured out the leaking issue?  Do you know the brand of the fountain pen?  If it's a Noodlers brand fountain pen, then I'm not surprised by the leaking and the process to fix it is pretty simple.  It's called heat setting the feed.  You essentially do this by boiling some water, then dip the front portion (the area from the very tip of the nib up to the base of the grip) of an  EMPTY pen (yes...

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