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tringle Vintage

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I like your old style.

(Like you needed to hear that after all that squiggly practice :blush: )

Whats funny even after all that practice, I used a ampersand a couple of times while writing and my "old" style came out of my hand naturally. Guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks!! LOL

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Helen350 Antique

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This pen is called Free Standard Size Famous Style "Senior Collection" Fountain pen. Made in China. Nib: Fine-Medium; not scratchy; however, some feedback. No flex. I've inked this pen with Montblanc Black, using one of my converters. Did not flush pen, however, it wrote fairly well out of the wrapping. Screw cap. Cannot cap when writing. Pen is 4 1/2 in., and cap is 2 1/4 in. This pen is for those with small hands, and thank goodness I have small hands. This pen reminds me of the Jinhao Century Blue Acrylic, however, it has gold tone furnishings. Clip is tight. Nice to have in my purse for signing checks, or brief writing. Nice weight, and easy to handle when writing. I do, however, prefer pens that I can cap. I got two of these pens. The other is a red acrylic pearlescence. Both have a nice look about them.

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tringle Vintage

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An FPN member helped smooth out this nib for me.

 

 

Also received a replacement nib for my Eggens-Hambler

 

 

 

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Nib envy

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Inked_Today/slides/20141124_154024.jpg

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Inked_Today/slides/20141124_152635.jpg

 

hahahaha, that's funny. ^_^

The Serial Doodler

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Took a pen turning class. This is my meager effort in making a fountain pen. This is my first and my last! Pen made with wood, and has a medium nib. Inked with Montblanc Black.

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Nib envy

 

 

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Inked_Today/slides/20141124_152635.jpg

 

Is that a Fort Madison Stub in your pocket or are you just glad to see me? ;)

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

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I'm glad others enjoyed my tasteless jokes.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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tringle Vintage

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Took a pen turning class. This is my meager effort in making a fountain pen. This is my first and my last! Pen made with wood, and has a medium nib. Inked with Montblanc Black.

Looks great to me!

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Helen, why last class?

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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tringle Vintage

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Nib envy

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Inked_Today/slides/20141124_154024.jpg

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Inked_Today/slides/20141124_152635.jpg

My old friend Dr. Sigmund Freud would respond to this "sometimes a nib is just a nib." or in German Manchmal ist eine Feder ist nur eine Feder. :lol:

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But Troy, I'm only talking about PENS...really, I prefer broad and wet to thin and dry. Whatever are you talking about?

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Helen, why last class?

Penturning takes a special touch. Though I thoroughly enjoyed the class (held in Connecticut), I do not think I have that touch. I had even gone so far as to buy a lathe, wood blanks, epoxy, safety glasses & cutting tools.

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But Troy, I'm only talking about PENS...really, I prefer broad and wet to thin and dry. Whatever are you talking about?

a pen is just a pen....no illusions.. :yikes: Wow you said it was big!

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Scriptorium Pens Idyll....my fav!

 

Beautiful pen! Great pic!

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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a pen is just a pen....no illusions.. :yikes: Wow you said it was big!

 

Yes, this (bleep) Big - and the NIB is BIG TOO!

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Inked_Today/slides/20141105_173453.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Penturning takes a special touch. Though I thoroughly enjoyed the class (held in Connecticut), I do not think I have that touch. I had even gone so far as to buy a lathe, wood blanks, epoxy, safety glasses & cutting tools.

As a longtime professional woodworker who has taught my craft to many students I would like to take exception to "a special touch". Yes, there is a range of talent people bring to a craft, but desire, patience and perseverance can compensate a great deal for initial lack of skill. Don't discard all you've purchased but, perhaps, take additional instruction or just keep at it with a reasonable level of expectation that you can elevate as time goes on.

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