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

[aschup]

You should definitely email FC. Their customer service is pretty top notch in my experience, and I'm sure they'll take care of it.

Edited October 1, 2013 by aschup

[cybaea]

You should definitely email FC. Their customer service is pretty top notch in my experience, and I'm sure they'll take care of it.

 

Yes, I know it is, and I like and recommend FC warmly. And the model 66 is lovely.

But there is the hassle of going back of forth to the US vs John who is 50 miles down the road.

[KrazyIvan]

@tringle: I am not pulling the nib on this Conklin.

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/10039629013_c3008344bf_z.jpg

fpn by IvanRomero, on Flickr

[saskia_madding]

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/DSC09747_zps6fda9867.jpg

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/DSC09750_zps7924ad71.jpg

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/DSC09751_zpsd69c9ab7.jpg

[saskia_madding]

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/DSC09748_zpse3e13442.jpg

 

 

Check out the visible shimmer, even in the barrel!

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/DSC09749_zps2172061a.jpg

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/76096ee4-2551-4bf8-8ab6-434b53280031_zps7e701240.jpg?t=1380650411

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Pens/d7379536-cf5d-411d-8327-7c6bd0fbc9e6_zps99572bd5.jpg?t=1380650514

[akustyk]

 

Not the worst pen I have ever had from a manufacturer, but easily in the top-5 of my hall of shame. And it is a shame, for if the (Michael Masuyama) nib wasn't skipping like a schoolgirl on speed, and if it worked at all with any other ink than F-C's own, it would be just right for me. (Sighs.)

 

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/akustyk/IMG_6800_zpsaee06aab.jpg

[Pterodactylus]

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/5417/sh80.jpg

(Mont Blanc 344 - OB ..... Rohrer & Kligner Helianthus)

[cybaea]

 

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag32/akustyk/IMG_6800_zpsaee06aab.jpg

 

 

(J Herbin 1670 Bleu Ocean on Conqueror).

 

Never seen this problem before - there is a first time for everything I guess.

[KrazyIvan]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/10043144926_eca4293754_z.jpg

fpn by IvanRomero, on Flickr

[attika89]

http://www.kepfeltoltes.hu/131001/P1160924_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

 

http://www.kepfeltoltes.hu/131001/P1160918_2_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

The Walnut ink looks great and shades nicely!

 

http://www.kepfeltoltes.hu/131001/P1160918_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

Oh, and I don't know if you've seen my link in the other thread, but here it is for some of my stuff.

Edited October 1, 2013 by attika89

[Pterodactylus]

I've seen it, and they are awesome.

This is the reason I try to push you a little bit, to draw something also for this thread

[attika89]

Oh, I see! That might happen

[Willameena]

CYBAEA!!!

 

Please don't tell me you are having problems because I just ordered the stabilis 65...I had them send it to Pendleton for an oblique left stride...still waiting for it in the mail....I'm worried...what ink are you using in the FC..love the color but I understand it's a cartridge?

[Willameena]

ATTIKA

 

Have you ever heard of the five pencil method...drawing method that is...pretty cool...I'm into portraits also..newbie and starting to get addicted.

 

Sorry it is late ( back from stain glass class) and far from my printer... I will FP my next message

[pankaj]

Saskia : Your Visconti Skeleton as well as the Wall Street blue - attractive. I highly rate Visconti pens. Their HS is a nice pen, look as well as functioning. I had a Wall Street regular in the past which I used to like much. But subsequently traded for an Aida.

 

Keep it ( WS LE blue) and enjoy.

 

Ptero : That Pelican blue a looker. Do you post it ? I have got a Pel 625 sterling cap blue body. I love it. But the size is a bit short and posting bothers me.

[cybaea]

CYBAEA!!!

 

Please don't tell me you are having problems because I just ordered the stabilis 65...I had them send it to Pendleton for an oblique left stride...still waiting for it in the mail....I'm worried...what ink are you using in the FC..love the color but I understand it's a cartridge?

 

F-C makes some of the best pens. I wouldn't worry. Some problem with mine, but that happens with everyone and Scott at F-C has been very helpful.

 

First ink was Piper blue (aka Blue 72) from a cartridge; second was J Herbin 1670 Bleu Ocean from bottle.

Edited October 2, 2013 by cybaea

[cybaea]

The Pilot Shikkoku Aneitaketoraouzu has just arrived (and yes, I know those are lions in the picture):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, what ink for the first use? Any suggestions? This is the medium nib, and I am guessing that Carbon Black is the obvious choice. Any not-so-obvious ideas?

[RobertP]

Now, what ink for the first use? Any suggestions? This is the medium nib, and I am guessing that Carbon Black is the obvious choice. Any not-so-obvious ideas?

 

As it is a tiger, and tigers are normally yellowish, how about Herbin Ambre de Birmanie or something similar?

Edited October 2, 2013 by RobertP

[cybaea]

 

As it is a tiger, and tigers are normally yellowish, how about Herbin Ambre de Birmanie or something similar?

 

Good thought. Perhaps Diamine Blaze Orange in the spirit of Tiger, tiger, burning bright? Not sure how well a (Japanese) medium will show the ink, though.

Edited October 2, 2013 by cybaea

[tringle]

The Pilot Shikkoku Aneitaketoraouzu has just arrived (and yes, I know those are lions in the picture):

 

 

Now, what ink for the first use? Any suggestions? This is the medium nib, and I am guessing that Carbon Black is the obvious choice. Any not-so-obvious ideas?

You ain't lyon! Very attractive pen.

Edited October 2, 2013 by dcpritch