Don't Just Tell Us About The Pen You're Using, *show* Us!

[line]

After writing this I came to think: I hope I don't offend anyone wishing you all happy easter. For those of you not celebrating this Christian feast, I wish you all happy days ahead!

 

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj229/Popsjill/pens/DSCN1326_zps5db1140f.jpg

 

Ackerman Pump Pen with Pharmacists Turkish Nights

 

Thank you, Stompie! You provide excellent penmanship yourself!

 

I'm curious about the Ackerman Pump Pen. Does it work better than a "home made" dip-nib-founter-pen or do you have to clean it up every now and then? I tested out a Noodler's Ahab with a very flexible dip pen nib (brause rose nib), and it worked well for a while until the tines weren't aligned perfectly. After that, I had problem starting every new stroke. This pen worked best with thick ink, like ink for manga pens. What is your experience with this pump pen?

[SJH]

[SJH]

[Stompie]

zoniguana, it is a fascinating ink. As you start to write it is a bright turqoise but soon dries darker and darker. I really enjoy it!

 

Rev, I have had mine at pen doctors and all sorts and stil I struggle with it and that is why now, it is a beautiful paperweight :roflmho:

 

inkheart that is very nice! You are tempting me to go back to my Blue inks!!!

 

line, the Pump pen eats ahabs and home made jobs for a snack before the main meal! It is a glorious piece of engineering beauty! I did a review on it under the pen review threads, some time ago so you may have to page back a bit. But, it does need cleaning however. Every 3 months should be okay :roflmho:

 

I use Pharmacists ink in both of my pumpers. I am using Zebra G nibs in them as well. It is a brillient pen and I would order a couple more if only the service was a bit better. That said, you will get your pen just no responses from the pen chap himself but that is ok, if you are patient the pen will suddenly arrive out the blue!

 

To be honest though, I have not tried them with a Brause nib but I do not foresee a problem. I have stuck to the stainless nibs as they are not like the standard dip nib that does rust up and so on, which is no fault of the pen. Also I found the Zebra and Nikko nibs amazing for hairlines as well as flex - more than enough for what I do.

 

EDIT: That said, I just ordered another 2 :clap1:

Edited March 27, 2013 by Stompie

[saskia_madding]

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/DSC09560_zps5c30ad9e.jpg?t=1364401271

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/FPN%20comparison%20shots/DSC00017.jpg

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/FPN%20comparison%20shots/DSC00026.jpg

 

 

Parker 51 black (M/B nib)

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/DSC09557_zpsa96a7b16.jpg?t=1364401323

[JazzDoc]

After writing this I came to think: I hope I don't offend anyone wishing you all happy easter. For those of you not celebrating this Christian feast, I wish you all happy days ahead!

 

 

line, superlative writing!!

 

People who are offended by the word Easter and such have loose marbles. I'm Jewish (a Jew living in a tolerant predominantly Christian country) and I will always derive pleasure when I see people of all religions practice them publicly and joyously and spread cheer and good will. :clap1:

 

Happy Easter to you and yours. It's all good.

[skysora]

JazzDoc:

 

 

[Stompie]

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj229/Popsjill/pens/DSCN1329_zps04f3ac5e.jpg

[akustyk]

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/akustyk/CAM00468-1_zpsc1d0eda9.jpg

[skysora]

[Stompie]

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj229/Popsjill/pens/DSCN1330_zps9c6b6b07.jpg

[DET]

[zoniguana]

[Cyber6]

Pictures of the pen.. or it didn't happen!!!!

 

 

[zoniguana]

Pictures of the pen.. or it didn't happen!!!!

 

 

 

 

[Cyber6]

 

 

 

That nib is interesting...

Edited March 28, 2013 by Cyber6

[Cyber6]

 

How do you dilute?

 

 

Dilution means.. mixing with water. If you find your ink too dark.. Just add a drop of water to 1ml of ink and try again.

 

I usually just dip the nib in water.. to have an idea the color of the ink if diluted.

 

The more water the lighter (less concentration) the ink. Always test with small amounts.

 

 

C.

[Prvt. Toter]

Done with a rotring 600 using Zhivago (slightly Diluted as per Cyper6 descripton) gives more of a dark green vs the black w/ hint of green... sorry the pic does not show it well.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o318/Huntbuck/l_zps2959a3f7.jpg

 

and more scratchng using the VP with noodlers eel blue...

 

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o318/Huntbuck/m_zps07e7570b.jpg

[revdrjaydwright]

Private - love it.

 

Are we supposed to drink Stompie's home-brew as well as ink our pens with it?

[Prvt. Toter]

Whatever he puts in it, sure makes it look good, and he did mention the spirits in a prior post... that sunset mix he posted is very nice

 

more sketching with the Eberhard Permapoint... Noodlers Tieneman (spelling)

 

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o318/Huntbuck/DSCN1580_zpsa49f5cad.jpg

Edited March 28, 2013 by Prvt. Toter