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sushisky
5
Feb 22, 2018
I used to use Kokuyo loose-leaf (was fairly cheap for me as a student) but I recently found another notebook from maruman which is cheaper and better (no bleed-through, no feathering). The paper is slightly toothier (I think... might just be my fine-point). It's the N246ES (costs 6 SGD over here at kinokuniya).
The Apica CD notebooks are also really nice to write on, although I would recommend only getting sizes B5 and above, since the smaller sizes can be really hard to write on. If you ever find yourself in Japan (Ginza) go get a few on the cheap at Itoya. I used to really like Rhodia but they got too expensive for me :(
Pen-wise, I'm using a Pilot Vanishing Point EF for most of my writing (JP, CN & EN). I got a Sailor 1911 Demonstrator with an EF, but even then it's a bit too wet for my taste so I can only really use it for larger fonts in English. Not too sure how to go about finding a pen meister to tune it either.
Pencil wise, I've always been a fan of the Kuru Toga series, although I must say that I think their plain plastic editions are much better than the 'professional', plated metal versions. I've tried the Pentel superfine mechanical pencils too but they really weren't any good... Looking forward to trying the DelGuard but why mess with an established formula when I don't have the money to do so.
kitzmail
9
Feb 25, 2018
sushiskyTry a cheap Platinum Preppy fountain pen (or if you can afford it, any other Platinum fountain pen). The Preppy has a finer nib than the Pilot and is offered in what would equal ultra-extra-fine, I think. Plus, they’re really good quality and are very reliable. You would have to buy a Platinum converter for it if you want to use bottled ink. Like Pilot, the cartridges and converters are proprietary. But the Preppy itself is only about $2-3 (US). You would actually pay more for the converter! I have a couple of Preppy pens and am thinking about getting a third.
sushisky
5
Feb 27, 2018
kitzmailI had wanted to get a Platinum 3776 because of the nib but the design really just didn't appeal to me (black cigar design with other colours...) The Sailor 1911 cigar shape only got through cos of the gold demonstrator :) The Pilot VP was a nice choice of pen too so i decided to spring for that instead of the 3776. Reckon i'll just get my pens tuned a little.
kitzmail
9
Feb 27, 2018
sushiskyGet your pens tuned for sure, since you spent the money on them - but since a Platinum Preppy is literally only a few bucks, try one of the super fine ones if you get a chance. They’re good pens and really affordable.
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