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Also fixed the typewriter. :)

"Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often at times we call a man cold when he is only sad." ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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What a fun thread! Here are my current pen/ink combos.

I really like the writing with the Kaweco. It is much richer, really stands out on the page. I found this brand on eBay, I didn't find it in the nib you have. Is it smooth to write with?

 

btw ~ This is my first time to post here, I am really enjoying this site and love my pens and inks as well...

 

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Those are some darn good looking pens, ya'll have. All your writing is looking fantastic as well!

"Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often at times we call a man cold when he is only sad." ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Well I guess I have to do some studying to figure out how to use this site. I find it very difficult compared to so many others I use. First it will not allow me to post my pictures, it wants a URL. So I take the time to upload each of them to Flicker and try again and now it does not like Flicker.

 

This seems to be a bit to complicated to simply enjoy... I will read some but don't want to have to learn new software just to share on a forum... Wow!!

 

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Well I guess I have to do some studying to figure out how to use this site. I find it very difficult compared to so many others I use. First it will not allow me to post my pictures, it wants a URL. So I take the time to upload each of them to Flicker and try again and now it does not like Flicker.

 

This seems to be a bit to complicated to simply enjoy... I will read some but don't with to have to learn new software just to share on a forum... Wow!!

 

ThaJeweler

 

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Have you explored the More Reply Options? There should be the Choose File option, Upload and Add to Post buttons for pictures mid-way down. (I've been uploading photos since my first post. :) )

"Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often at times we call a man cold when he is only sad." ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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This is a close up of the nib on this pen...

 

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Like many post here I have read I hate my penmanship, I will begin working on it regularly now. I have really enjoyed reviewing all the pens and inks on this thread and still have many to read. It is better than many books I read. :)

 

Thanks Nashten for the tip on how to upload the pictures...

 

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Another pen I currently have inked....

 

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A close up of these fine writing instruments...

 

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The quality built into S. T. Dupont pens is hard to match and I have written with none any smoother.

 

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I inked up some different pens this morning. First, a Mabie Todd & Co. Swan Visofil 340/76 (Mark II), inked with OMAS Green - which is a little too blue for this pen, I think. Sorry about the multitude of Visofil pics - I just wanted to share with you all some of the cool details of this pen.

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Next a 1920s Salz Bros. lever filler which I call the "Tuxedo" due to its styling:

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The nib really isn't this ugly - its just the lighting.

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And last, one of my favorite Eversharp Skylines:

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The Akkerman Shocking Blue has great sheen!

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How small of all that human hearts endure,
That part which laws or kings can cause or cure.
— Samuel Johnson

 

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The Akkerman Shocking Blue has great sheen!

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**GASP** :yikes: **GASP** .... (I guess I know which color will be on my next order to Akkerman)

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... my next order to Akkerman

 

And how frequently do these orders occur? I mean, are we talking weekly, monthly ... ? Or are you related to the Akkermans and therefore price is no concern?! :)

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That part which laws or kings can cause or cure.
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.. are you related to the Akkermans and therefore price is no concern?! :)

 

What are you talking buddy..... Akkerman ink is the best deal in town.... approx $20 for 150ml of liquid sex... :puddle:

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**** NICK STEWART - KWZI INKs TEST ****

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What are you talking buddy..... Akkerman ink is the best deal in town.... approx $20 for 150ml of liquid sex... :puddle:

put me down for 2 bottles of THAT!! 8D

Be forewarned... I will eye-bang the bejeezus out of your pens...
Never play leapfrog with a unicorn...

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Mabie Todd & Co. was justifiably proud of the Swan Visofil. They also (apparently) gave an employee free reign to stamp every possible surface of the pen with imprints. Here's the imprint count:

 

Swan insignia - cap top, clip and main barrel imprint

Swan name - nib, bottom of feed, horizontally near top of cap

Mabie Todd & Co. name - nib, main barrel imprint

Visofil Pen - main barrel imprint

Made in England - nib, main barrel imprint

Model No. - horizontally near bottom of barrel

 

I don't know, but I'm guessing the NASCAR folks got some of their advertising ideas from Mabie Todd:

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How small of all that human hearts endure,
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— Samuel Johnson

 

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What are you talking buddy..... Akkerman ink is the best deal in town.... approx $20 for 150ml of liquid sex... :puddle:

 

OK, that shut me up. :blush: I have no idea what an appropriate response would be.

How small of all that human hearts endure,
That part which laws or kings can cause or cure.
— Samuel Johnson

 

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