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RandyBrown
1486
Aug 27, 2017
After using inexpensive ballpoints all my life and recently $7-$10 gel-pens by Pentel, Pilot, and others I finally took a step towards the world of fountain pens. I ordered a Jinhao X750 in frost black with a medium nib on Amazon for only a few dollars as well as a 3oz bottle of Noodler's black waterproof (Bulletproof) ink. The nature of my employment has caused my penmanship to suffer over the past 3+ decades and I intend to reclaim the cursive style of writing I abandoned many years ago. I know that low-cost fountain pens are sometimes frowned upon by more experienced fountain pen users but I just want to make sure I learn the basics without a sizable first cash investment so for just over $20 I think it's a good move. The Jinhao and ink will arrive in another day or so but before then I'll need buy a simple starter writing pad or notebook best for use with a fountain pen…any suggestions?
RussPa53
3
Sep 6, 2017
RandyBrownI'd definitely go w/ Rhodia - fairly easy to find, and flexible as to size, so you can get what's preferable to you. Here's what I rip through a lot - https://www.amazon.com/Rhodia-Classic-French-margin-orange/dp/B001DC7LM4/ref=sr_1_3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1504657529&sr=1-3&keywords=fountain+pen+paper - more expensive than some, but no feathering or bleed-thru...
RussPa53
3
Sep 6, 2017
RussPa53I use at least a Medium point on all my pens but 2. I've found that paper that goes over 90 gsm, and for me, preferably over 95 gsm, is best. That does run up the $$$ - you could save by going to lower gsm if you only use one side. As far as I've been able to discover, your usual laser paper, usually called "20 pound" paper = approximately 75-80 gsm . I have a journal at 120 gsm, and there's absolutely no bleed-thru to the other side.
RandyBrown
1486
Sep 6, 2017
RussPa53Thanks for the tip. I just added Rhodia into my Amazon shopping cart.
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