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Just bought my first fountain pen, an Italix Parson’s Essential (M, non-Italic). Am I on the right path???
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F00lw0lf
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Apr 25, 2019
Yes, as long as you like the pen, you can get #5 nibs and change with. You can get both Jowo and/or Bock nibs or nib units and replace it with should it not be to your liking.
EricIE
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Mar 14, 2019
Welcome to the madness ! yes, good choice.....I've one with a Fine Nib. Recently got Platinum 3776 (via Amazon from a Japanese seller) , decent pen with great gold nib, a little bit of feedback in M nib, a little narrower than a US/German/UK M nib but not really a fine (not as Fine as my Italix Fine) The PE is a great pen - now you need to discover the work of inks, I like Diamine ! Eric.
DocRadar
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Mar 9, 2019
Those are excellent pens. Each nib is hand tuned and they have a 100% satisfaction policy. Love it or return it. Italix is a quality pen at an unusual bargain price.
Yes indeed.
LisaCordovana
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Mar 3, 2019
I bought one years ago on Massdrop and I really like the pen! I think you made a good purchase. Maybe you will add to your collection as you learn more! I have over 1000 pens now. I’ve been collecting since I was 9 years old (I’m 52), and my mom gave me a Sheaffer Lady. I still have it and it still works great! Massdrop has great deals on FPs and ink!
Lduvall
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Feb 17, 2019
You bought a fountain pen. You use it and see what you like and don't like about it. Try it with a couple of different inks and different papers. The various combinations of pen (and that nib), inks and papers will give different results. Poor quality paper can overwhelm the best nib and inks. Maybe you have lucked upon the perfect pen! If not, figure out what you like and don't like about what you have. Visit a good "quality pen" store, one that specializes in pens and see what is out there. Look on the internet for pen, ink and paper reviews. And decide where to go from here. Have fun!
MrSharkbait
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Jan 15, 2019
There is only your path, and it is neither right nor wrong. You may make poor purchases, and what you learn from that translates into gain in the future. Choose your own path, don’t be led down one. Have fun! Oh, and if you decide to go deeper into fountain pens, then yes, you’re screwed, like the rest of us. In that case congratulations is in order.
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Welcome to the world of fountain pens. Congrats on avoiding the usual intro pens. Italix is a must-have for any fountain pen enthusiast... for the custom grinds. As a regular medium, however, there are better options out there at the same price. But not much better. You got yourself a good pen and the Parson's is one of Italix's best.
Athtel
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Jan 8, 2019
TherocI’m feeling less anxiety about my purchase now. Thanks for your input. =)
A community member
Dec 28, 2018
You should be ok. They are a pretty reliable pen and usually a good value. I think you will enjoy using it.
Athtel
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Dec 28, 2018
Thanks
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