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JRRClocks
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Jul 28, 2016
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You might want to consider TWSBI. These pens are made in China, but are of excellent quality considering their price points ($50). All TWSBIs are either piston-filled or vacuum-filled, so cartridges are not an option. One feature of the pens I especially like is that the pens can be completely disassembled by the user, making them easy to clean if you want to change ink colors. I own a Diamond 580 Clear and a Mini Clear. I bought fine nibs and 1.1 stub nibs for each pen, and I have found that all four nibs write smoothly and start reliably. An extra-fine nib is also available, along with medium and broad. The nibs can be changed quickly and easily, and come with a protective storage case. Both pens stay balanced when the cap is posted, During the summer I wear pocket tees or polo shirts with pockets, both of which have pockets that are shorter than those found on dress shirts. The mini fits the short pockets very nicely.
I have used a variety of inks, including Noodler's. I have settled for the most part, on Private Reserve Avocado and Black Cherry because I like the colors and because the inks are washable (and NOT waterproof). I find Noodler's ink writes fine and there are lots of nice colors, but I can't seem to fill a pen without getting ink on my fingers, and Noodler's is much harder to clean off than Private Reserve.
Jul 28, 2016
Dr.McCoy
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Jul 28, 2016
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JRRClocksActually, yeah, TWISBI is in the lead right now in terms of pens I'm really interested in (within my budget). I like that they're easily cleanable - that's good info! Pretty much everything they sell looks up my alley.
I haven't looked into "stub" nibs so far. I don't even really know what that means. I think I want something fine because I tend to have a lot of closed loops when I write small (fairly frequently).
Jul 28, 2016
ATC729
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Jul 28, 2016
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Dr.McCoyA stub nib means it's flat along the top, it gives your handwriting a calligraphy look to it. The good part about TWSBI is you could get two! One with a stub nib, and another with a F or EF nib on it.
Jul 28, 2016
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