Pay It Forward 2014

[mr2txaggie]

mhguda,

 

Thank you so much. W e will get through it with family, friends and prayers.

 

 

aggie

[mr2txaggie]

Congrats to hbdk. What a great PIF! I'm sure you will enjoy all that is included in it.

 

Another really nice PIF, migo984.

 

 

aggie

[MissChief]

Congrats hbdk! Enjoy all those lovely goodies!!

[henkm]

Congratulations to hbdk.

[KBeezie]

My first PIF (I do have one planned already for April):

 

Shipping : Within the Continental United States (outside of which, you must be willing to pay shipping).

 

Huashilai 2111 w/ a ... medium nib seems to be the best way to describe it

Jinhao 611 "thin" in Blue with a fine hooded nib

 

The Huashilai has a permanently attached squeeze filter, while the Jinhao has it's own thinner converter, but can accept standard international cartridges (but not the long/large ones like the waterman because the end of the barrel isn't thick enough).

 

Also included is two small standard international cartridges, one is Nemosine (OEM) Black, the other is Private Reserve Velvet Black.

 

Line Width can be seen here on this write sample: http://static.karlblessing.com/reviews/paper/mead_front.jpg

 

For entry just send me a PM and I'll randomly pick someone On March 28th Friday 11:59 EST

 

 

 

Just a Reminder there's still about a day left to enter into this. (5 entries so far in case you were wondering your odds).

[Guest Ray Cornett]

I wanted to give an update on my home made sealant that some have messaged me about with interest in obtaining some.

The sealant is not permanant and does not require heat BUT it does provide a very strong seal. It did set within about 10 minutes and you have to twist harder than you would if it were not on the threads but you can get it off by hand. I found this out tonight after messing with the pen I used it on. I guess I just didn't twist it hard enough. But if you are using this in pens you should be using it in you have no reason to take it apart unless you are making a repair to the sac, etc.

 

I applied it to a cartridge filler with a converter when i first tried it out because I was evidently tired and not thinking about having to heat it every time I wanted to refill the converter. Nice to know I don't have to do that. The section would come loose too easily which is why I applied the sealant in the first place.

[Guest Ray Cornett]

I hope this is the right place for this post.

 

In January 2008, I had a mold problem. One day, I uncapped my tortoise Pelikan 400 to find that mold was growing on the feed. It was white and fuzzy, the kind of mold one expects to see on food items left too long in the fridge. I lost all my sense of proportion and ordered a large shipment of Steril-Ink, along with several other pen-maintenance items, from Tryphon Enterprises. While the Steril-Ink cured the problem of mold, so that I was able to use the pen for many years afterwards (until I lost it during a trip to France [ ] ), I soon realized that I had ordered too much of the stuff.

 

A recent post on FPN asking whether Tryphon is still in business (https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/7880-tryphon-ink-additives/) has reminded me of the package sitting in the back of my pen cabinet. I don't know whether any of it is still active, but in case someone wants to experiment with it, here is what I have:

 

2 little tubes of Ink Safe (about 60-80 percent full, although I don't recall using them);

 

9 little tubes of Steril Ink (about 90% full)

 

1 small bottle of Tryphon Scratch Remover;

 

1 small bottle of Tryphon Pen Polish;

 

1 small bottle of Tryphon Pen Cleaner/Protectant.

 

I offer these "as is" to anyone in the U.S. who wants it. I will cover the shipping costs. Please PM me if you're interested. (NB: I don't want to prepare multiple shipments, so I would like to send the entire package to one single person in the U.S.)

 

ETA: Claimed

I was in the right place at the right time for this. I received it yesterday evidently but did not check the mail until this morning. I am anxious to try the scratch remover. It is supposed to restore hard rubber and I have to early 1900ds hard rubber and metal pens to try it on. Thank you!

Edited March 28, 2014 by Ray Cornett

[migo984]

Happy Friday everyone!

 

Up for grabs for my next PIF is this really neat mini fountain pen, designed by Kaweco for CultPens. It's ideal for slipping into organiser pen loops & robust enough to slip into a shirt pocket or chuck into your bag for quick notes on the go. It might be small but it carries a good weight and feels substantial for its size, due to its all metal construction. It has a smooth FINE Bock steel nib, the same nib that's used by Kaweco on its AL Sport pen and takes an international cartridge, or the tiny Kaweco Sport converter (not supplied). Replacement nibs are available in a range of sizes. It has a brushed metal finish, a screw on cap and a good strong clip. It is nearly new, having been used only twice.

 

Dimensions are

Barrel diameter: 9.5mm, stepping up to meet the 10.5mm cap
Length capped: 105mm, uncapped: 93mm, posted: 123mm
Weight: 20g

 

http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/CP-mini-fp-main.jpg

 

Along with the pen I'll chuck in 6 Herbin Eclat de Saphir blue ink cartridges. This ink looks lovely coming from the nib of this sleek silvery pen.

 

 

 

 

 

This PIF is open to all and I will cover worldwide shipping. If you'd like to enter, drop me a PM and tell me in one or two sentences why you want a mini pen.

 

The closing date for this PIF is Friday 4th April at 7pm British Summer Time.

Edited March 28, 2014 by migo984

[KBeezie]

My first PIF (I do have one planned already for April):

 

Shipping : Within the Continental United States (outside of which, you must be willing to pay shipping).

 

Huashilai 2111 w/ a ... medium nib seems to be the best way to describe it

Jinhao 611 "thin" in Blue with a fine hooded nib

 

The Huashilai has a permanently attached squeeze filter, while the Jinhao has it's own thinner converter, but can accept standard international cartridges (but not the long/large ones like the waterman because the end of the barrel isn't thick enough).

 

Also included is two small standard international cartridges, one is Nemosine (OEM) Black, the other is Private Reserve Velvet Black.

 

Line Width can be seen here on this write sample: http://static.karlblessing.com/reviews/paper/mead_front.jpg

 

For entry just send me a PM and I'll randomly pick someone On March 28th Friday 11:59 EST

 

 

 

The winner of this PIF out of 7 entries is Hadders, so sayeth random.org

[mknoblauch]

Although a relative newbie, both on FPN and in the hobby (nine months into it and less than a dozen pens and even fewer inks), I love the spirit of giving and have been greatly inspired by this thread. The number and generosity of the PIFs I see here have only confirmed to me what I had already gathered elsewhere --the fountain pen community is full of quality people! So here goes my first PIF...

 

Are there any Waterman's Ink lovers out there, and especially fans of their blue-black/ Mysterious Blue?I recently bought two bottles for a ridiculous price in an eBay Buy-It-Now auction, and while I like it well enough, for me 100ml of this color is too much to have on hand at any one time. I also want to buy another blue, but can't get myself to do it knowing I have a two-year supply of this hue alone! So I am offering my new, unused bottle as a PIF. It comes in the box, and has the old label with the wave pattern and the "blue-black ink" color name on it.

 

The rules? You have to be a member for at least 90 days and, due to the packing and postage required to send a glass bottle of ink, you must be in the CONUS. I'm an equal opportunity giver, so I am not going to require you to have a minimum number of posts, but do want you to post a pic of a thank you note written in the ink as well as then pen used.

 

Do you want it? PM me with why you like Waterman's ink/ their blue-black color, etc., by midnight EDT on Friday, March 28, and I will pick a winner this weekend!

 

The winner of this PIF is cleosmama, picked by random.org from a total of 4 valid entries within the continental US.

[Anirban4u]

@migo984, The pen looks absolutely gorgeous. PM sent and fingers crossed.

[KBeezie]

New PIF

 

Preferred Destination : Within the Continental USA

(there's not much sense in asking an international winner to pitch in on shipping

since you can order one of these on ebay for about the same cost as shipping from

the US to most international destinations).

 

Deadline : Friday, April 4th @ 11:59PM EST

 

For this PIF I have a Kaigelu 363 in a chrome finish with a gold trim. It's got a tiny bit more weight than a Jinhao 616 but about the same height. Since it's barrel diameter is the same from top to bottom it will fit a large international standard cartridge, but does come with a standard Kaigelu converter with a small metal ball bearing (for agitation).

 

I'm also including a Waterman Intense Black Large Cartridge if you're new to fountain pens and don't yet have inks. Waterman Intense Black seems to be pretty well controlled even with wetter nibs. This 363 is medium in size, and the nib has a decent wetness to it (pretty wet with something like Noodler's Bad Green Gator).

 

http://static.karlblessing.com/pens/kaigelu_pif.jpg

 

( Quickie Write Sample next to other pens if you're curious: http://static.karlblessing.com/reviews/paper/rhodia5x5dotpad_front.jpg )

 

To Enter just shoot me a private message. I'm not expecting any kind of essay or anything, just would like to see this go to someone new to fountain pens user who wants to try out one of the inexpensive Chinese pens with some weight to it.

Edited March 29, 2014 by KBeezie

[cleosmama]

Thanks so much to mknoblauch for the Waterman Mysterious Blue PIF. I love the color and will put the ink to very good use!

[KBeezie]

*duplicate *

Edited March 29, 2014 by KBeezie

[KBeezie]

Hadders received his PIF, turns out that he lives about 10 minutes from me.

Edited March 29, 2014 by KBeezie

[Seiry]

How do you like writing with it thus far? I absolutely love mine! It's red with a broad nib. ^_^

 

And today was the day I got my PIF. Wouhou!

 

Thank you soo much WirsPlm, I'm really happy, its very rare I win anything

 

Now I gotta do a PIF as well. To be continued

 

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/Jeje3325/P1050727_zps4a72bc8b.jpg

[Jeje3325]

I love it

 

Great for taking notes in my small EDC small notebook. Great flow. I'm amazed since its really fine. The Iroshizuku ink might have something to do as well

[Sinistral1]

New Pay-It-Forward

 

Open to FPN members who 1) Have no Akkerman ink, 2) Love bright red/pink ink and 3) Can tell me in a very short paragraph why they believe it's better to give than to receive.

 

End date for submissions - April 15th, 2014 (tax day!)

 

If you are the winner, you will pay for shipping, so if you live in Cleveland, Cornwall or the Congo, you're in! PM me with your submission.

 

My recent group buy resulted in a bottle of #12 Mauritshuis Magenta leaking and having to be replaced. The leaking was the result of a not tight enough cap combined with the plane ride from Den Haag to NYC. Both bottle and cap are undamaged. The "inky bottle" and its "inky box" are what is up for grabs. Best of luck to all!

 

 

 

Edited to clarify what caused the leak.

Edited March 30, 2014 by Sinistral1

[Guest Ray Cornett]

New Pay-It-Forward

 

Open to FPN members who 1) Have no Akkerman ink, 2) Love bright red/pink ink and 3) Can tell me in a very short paragraph why they believe it's better to give than to receive.

 

End date for submissions - April 15th, 2014 (tax day!)

 

If you are the winner, you will pay for shipping, so if you live in Cleveland, Cornwall or the Congo, you're in! PM me with your submission.

 

My recent group buy resulted in a bottle of #12 Mauritshuis Magenta leaking and having to be replaced. The "inky bottle" and its "inky box" are what is up for grabs. Best of luck to all!

 

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Out of curiosity where is the leak?

[Shaughn]

Among other not pen related stuff, I ran across these two:

 

 

None of my business, so up for grabs!

 

The upper one; that colour Stypen, made in France, dip tested and writes nicely to my experience.

The lower one: transparent orange Bruynzeel (a Dutch brand), dip tested and a horrible writer to my experience.

Both come with a cartridge as shown.

 

The usual small print:

 

Open world wide.

No restrictions but your own decency if you won a PIF before.

Application for one or another, but not both(!) by PM till coming Sunday 6th of March. Just state why on earth you would like that colour of pen or such a horrible writer.

A high hat, a wagging tail and if necessary a wet nose will decide who wins on Monday 7 or Tuesday 8

Shipping to the winner as usual 'el cheapo' mail (not signed for, not insured).