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Wyliekyote
21
Jul 26, 2016
I'm a doctor, not a escalator! Lol. Well,seeing as you've got some great ideas to start with here, I want give you more food for thought! Depending on your budget of course! For a great great basic FP with lots of styles to choose from, check out the Pilot Metropolitian series! Around $20. I have several (oops...) in Fine, and use them on a daily basis. Next up in price and style is the Lamy Studio! For roughly $70-80 (got mine here on Massdrop so keep an eye out for them!) A sweet ride, smooth and comfortable. Mine are in EF, and they write great on both copy/crappy paper and nicer paper. As for ink, man that can be very personal and subjective. I really dig the Pilot Iroshizuku line ( Take-Sumi [charcoal black], Asa-gao [blue]). Also look at Diamine (red dragon, Syrah). Noodleers is an American brand, so not too pricey and they also have a plethora of colors!! I've purchased some from Massdrop as well as Goulet Pens so look there too. Order some ink samples and try out as many as you like! In the pic below are some writing samples on Copy paper [75g] (top to bottom) Lamy Studio Extra Fine Black with Take-Sumi ink Pilot Metropolitan RedPOP F with Diamine Syrah Lamy Safari Fine with Diamine Red Dragon Have fun!
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Dr.McCoy
345
Jul 27, 2016
WyliekyoteCool! Thanks.
I considered the Metro a while back - but I didn't really /need/ a pen at that point in time. Since then, Massdrop hasn't had the combinations I've really been looking for. I really like Pilot's designs though. I think if I had the money, I'd get the Vanishing Point. Looks like a perfect workhorse (aside from the cost). The Lamy 2000 is, of course, very appealing as well. I actually tried a friend's Safari a few years ago and just couldn't jive with the triangular grip.
Those inks are nice. Outside of black, I tend to like deep reds and burnt orange - especially in Noodler's colours. Since the usage is pretty widespread, I should probably get something waterproof. Happen to know of a yellow ochre ink? EDIT: Oh, I just saw you can filter by colour on Goulet Pens - nvm.
Wyliekyote
21
Jul 27, 2016
Dr.McCoyUmmmm Vanishing Point. Yeah, I've wanted one of those for a while. Along with the Lamy 2000. Both are dang sweet pens. As for the Safari, it's a bit weird true! I have gotten used to its grip, but i've not been totally happy with it's ink flow. But as I said, the Metro's are, for the price, really nice! They do pop up here kinda regularly. And since they aint expensive, if I drop/sit/loose it I'm not heart broken. Noodlers Ink has a fantastic range, even some "bulletproof" ones that are waterproof, UV, etc.. and great colors. I dig the Black Widow currently (not just cause it's a nice red ink, who wouldn't want to geek out on their ink as well. :) And since Goulet Pens has samples, I've ordered quite a few batches to try!
Names_Gator
1
Jul 28, 2016
Dr.McCoyI have a Vanishing Point with a fine nib and it's incredible. They are a bit spendy but are also sturdier than you might think. The fit and finish are great and have a heft to them that I found unexpected. I use mine as a workhorse. A word of warning though...once you get into gold nibbed Pilots, you'll never go back!
Also, De Atramentis Ocher Yellow is a great ink with nice shading that seems to stay under the radar for some reason. If red oranges are your thing you might also look into Franklin Christoph's Terra Firma.
Dr.McCoy
345
Jul 28, 2016
Names_GatorYeah I learned about the Vanishing Point from a Benedictine monk a few years ago - really dug that pen. Definitely my "ideal" pen so far.
I'll take a look at both of those inks - thanks for the tip!
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