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

[Callique]

I got a the last Noodler's Konrad Ebonite Flex Special Edition that the Goulet's had in stock yesterday. Now I'm furiously writing with it. Alas, I filled it with DeAtramentis Atlantic Blue, which is just not doing it for me. I've got a nice bottle of Noodler's Bernanke Blue standing by.

 

-Drew

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o715/drew_dunn1/konrad_zps9b3e2e08.jpg

 

Very nice looking pen! How are you getting on with the flex nib?

[carretera18]

Not a particularly pretty pen but I fancied trying a new stub nib. What I don't like though is the triangular barrel which means you have to hold the pen in a specific way which, for me, results in a slightly wrong angle for the nib. Anybody else has this problem?

 

 

 

I have a Lamy Safari and I don't have this kind of problem. Your handwriting is always gorgeous!

 

I got a the last Noodler's Konrad Ebonite Flex Special Edition that the Goulet's had in stock yesterday. Now I'm furiously writing with it. Alas, I filled it with DeAtramentis Atlantic Blue, which is just not doing it for me. I've got a nice bottle of Noodler's Bernanke Blue standing by.

 

-Drew

 

 

 

Show a writing sample for us!

[Hardcase]

 

Very nice looking pen! How are you getting on with the flex nib?

To be honest, it's not terribly flexy - maybe it's an acquired taste, but it takes more pressure than I feel comfortable with to flex.

[Hardcase]

Show a writing sample for us!

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o715/drew_dunn1/konradwriting_zpsd9bd2d86.jpg

[carretera18]

Hardcase,

 

Thanks for sharing! It's semi flex nib...

[carretera18]

[Montblanc 145 obb nib and Noodler's Nightshade - Original post here]

[Anneleen]

Not a particularly pretty pen but I fancied trying a new stub nib. What I don't like though is the triangular barrel which means you have to hold the pen in a specific way which, for me, results in a slightly wrong angle for the nib. Anybody else has this problem?

 

Yes! Haven't tried the stub, but I have this very problem with the M, F and EF nibs I have tried. I have a tripod grip, but when I hold the pen 'properly', I can't get to the sweet spot. So I have to hold the triangular section awkwardly. It works for quickly jotting stuff down, but I can't use my Vista for more than that.

[AAAndrew]

In addition to my Spinach in Browned Butter, I was also using my other great stub, a Parker 51 Signet with a factory stub.

 

 

My version of a deep poem. Just found it in a book of poems to be read aloud to kids.

 

[HalloweenHJB]

Just arrived today: a late 1920s /early 1930s "Red Ripple" ("wood grain") Waterman 52. Perfect flexible nib. It's wonderful!

[CelloGeek]

 

Laphroaig Scotch, Zenfishleather Journal, Lamy 2000, Rose, Candles, and my wife. A good night.

[HalloweenHJB]

 

Laphroaig Scotch, Zenfishleather Journal, Lamy 2000, Rose, Candles, and my wife. A good night.

 

Exactly! You nailed it!

[Hardcase]

Hardcase,

 

Thanks for sharing! It's semi flex nib...

 

Indeed it is. It's a very nice pen and at the price, I think it was a bargain.

 

-Drew

[KaB]

IMG_20140717_133139.jpg

 

 

My phone doesn't take great pictures of writing, apparently. This is on some low-buck printer paper. Flash hides some of the blemishes on the pen lol.

 

Hi Anthony

Welcome to the show-us scene

[discopig]

 

Laphroaig Scotch, Zenfishleather Journal, Lamy 2000, Rose, Candles, and my wife. A good night.

 

I love the look of that journal.

[Callique]

Just arrived today: a late 1920s /early 1930s "Red Ripple" ("wood grain") Waterman 52. Perfect flexible nib. It's wonderful!

 

Beautiful pen! Those nibs are just great, aren't they? Lovely writing.

[Callique]

Yes! Haven't tried the stub, but I have this very problem with the M, F and EF nibs I have tried. I have a tripod grip, but when I hold the pen 'properly', I can't get to the sweet spot. So I have to hold the triangular section awkwardly. It works for quickly jotting stuff down, but I can't use my Vista for more than that.

 

It's not just me then. What a disappointment! I thought that grip would be nice to hold but now it makes the pen a bit useless… :-(

[discopig]

My three favourite EDC modern Japanese pens:

 

 

 

 

In their pouch:

 

 

The VP is going to be using a 0.9 CI Italifine nib soon, can't wait to receive it.

Edited July 18, 2014 by discopig

[AAAndrew]

CelloGeek

I love a still life! Nice angle and composition. Looks like fun

 

[Callique]

To be honest, it's not terribly flexy - maybe it's an acquired taste, but it takes more pressure than I feel comfortable with to flex.

 

Yes, sadly I agree with you. I get a tired hand pretty quickly when I flex my Konrad… or Creaper. Do wish someone would come up with a modern flex nib as soft and pleasant to use as some of the vintage nibs...

[Coop]

Laphroaig Scotch, Zenfishleather Journal, Lamy 2000, Rose, Candles, and my wife. A good night.

 

Cheers!