Don't Just Tell Us About The Pen You're Using, show Us! - 2015

June 22, 2015

http://kephost.com/images/2015/06/20/0489d3d9ea9f6e183e9bdd1547bf2b47.jpg

Love this shot!

June 22, 2015

Thank you!
I always want it to look like it was done with a ruler or something, but I think I'll never be satisfied. Unless I actually use a ruler Maybe not even then...

WHAT!!!! Do you mean you don't use a ruler to do that???? Wow.

I almost need a ruler to write normally, myself!

June 22, 2015

See, I wouldn't know even if greatness plonks me on the head so I had to go and google the pen. WOW.

The attention to detail is pretty amazing. What size nib does your pen have? I notice that you are enjoying your purple inks lately.

June 22, 2015

The pen’s urushi finish is just as I had imagined it to be, shiny and with beautiful depth of Heki colour (light yellowish green like Alt-Goldgrun or Wagner) showing though on corners, underneath the brown. The nib was worked by Mr. Mottishaw per David’s specification, and is a BB stub. It has the nice feedback and good edge but it writes smoothly so it is striking a lovely balance. It feels to me that the ink flow is adjusted to a controlled medium/wet flow which helps with line width variation.

The Neo Standard size seemed quite large when I first took the pen in my hand, but once the cap is off in my left hand, the pen itself in my right hand is about the same size as TWSBI 580 surprisingly. So I feel comfortable writing with it, although a little smaller will fit my hand better. Writing with this pen made me realise that the value of this pen is in no small part owing to the nib modification, so I have made up my mind that if/when I get a Nakaya I will definitely go through Nibs.com rather than directly from Nakaya in Japan. The nib is quite stiff, so I am wondering if I want to go for a Music nib made to be a bit crisper, and a little springiness added to it. Also I would like to to have the ink flow maximised as I write really fast. A Piccolo size will be perfect in my hand, I am thinking. Oh I almost sound like I am drafting an order sheet.

Thanks again David, for letting me enjoy this gorgeous pen.

SNAK-20150621-6050-full by ---SNAK---, on Flickr

Pen: Nakaya Neo Standard in Heki Tamenuri with BB stub nib modified by John Mottishaw as per David's (dcpritch) specification. On loan from David.

Ink: Sailor Kobe #37 Minatojima Island Blue

Paper: Tomoe River (White)

June 22, 2015

June 22, 2015

Your lettering really shows off these fabulous inks beautifully. Yup, my ink wishlist groweth

Thank you! Ink wishlists never end!

I'm sorry, but it looks like you wrote "ROTRING boob" to my gutter mind today.

Don't feel bad--that's exactly what I saw when I first looked at it. Guess we're normal (if anyone in this group can be considered normal).

LOL!!! Now that you say!!! :lticaptd:

Rotring boob....that would be an interesting pen for sure! I guess it would take after the 600 too much

WHAT!!!! Do you mean you don't use a ruler to do that???? Wow.

I almost need a ruler to write normally, myself!

Haha!

A square grid guide sheet is always handy!

[snip]
Pen: Nakaya Neo Standard in Heki Tamenuri with BB stub nib modified by John Mottishaw as per David's (dcpritch) specification. On loan from David.
Ink: Sailor Kobe #37 Minatojima Island Blue
Paper: Tomoe River (White)

What an amazing pen! I really wish to try a Nakaya someday!

Edited June 22, 2015 by attika89

June 22, 2015

Taccia Savanna, Guider Large Ebonite, Conklin Endura, Diamond Pen Point Company Oversized Flat Top, Edison Collier, Mabie Todd Swan, Twsbi VAC700 with Waterman Hundred Year Pen nib. One Penpal Letter.

Is the pen closest to the viewer, the Taccia Savanna? Which ever that pen is, it is gorgeous and I will put it on my, "if I ever win the lottery, list".

June 22, 2015

Trying to catch up my neglected French notes with tea in a mug ideal for the day, but maybe not so ideal for the language! Frankenpen is a Unique Junior with Onoto De La Rue nib and adapted clip from a kit, ink is Ancient Copper, photographer is mediocre.

June 22, 2015

Trying to catch up my neglected French notes with tea in a mug ideal for the day, but maybe not so ideal for the language! Frankenpen is a Unique Junior with Onoto De La Rue nib and adapted clip from a kit, ink is Ancient Copper, photographer is mediocre.

Nice pen and tea cup!!

June 22, 2015

Reform Basic Trio: Stainless Steel Fountain Pen (C/C), Ballpoint Pen (Parker Jotter refill), and Mechanical Pencil (0.5 mm). From eighties...

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc383/edulpj/IMG_20150622_123031_zpsrxyhahlr.jpg

June 22, 2015

The pen’s urushi finish is just as I had imagined it to be, shiny and with beautiful depth of Heki colour (light yellowish green like Alt-Goldgrun or Wagner) showing though on corners, underneath the brown. The nib was worked by Mr. Mottishaw per David’s specification, and is a BB stub. It has the nice feedback and good edge but it writes smoothly so it is striking a lovely balance. It feels to me that the ink flow is adjusted to a controlled medium/wet flow which helps with line width variation.

The Neo Standard size seemed quite large when I first took the pen in my hand, but once the cap is off in my left hand, the pen itself in my right hand is about the same size as TWSBI 580 surprisingly. So I feel comfortable writing with it, although a little smaller will fit my hand better. Writing with this pen made me realise that the value of this pen is in no small part owing to the nib modification, so I have made up my mind that if/when I get a Nakaya I will definitely go through Nibs.com rather than directly from Nakaya in Japan. The nib is quite stiff, so I am wondering if I want to go for a Music nib made to be a bit crisper, and a little springiness added to it. Also I would like to to have the ink flow maximised as I write really fast. A Piccolo size will be perfect in my hand, I am thinking. Oh I almost sound like I am drafting an order sheet.

Thanks again David, for letting me enjoy this gorgeous pen.

SNAK-20150621-6050-full by ---SNAK---, on Flickr
Pen: Nakaya Neo Standard in Heki Tamenuri with BB stub nib modified by John Mottishaw as per David's (dcpritch) specification. On loan from David.
Ink: Sailor Kobe #37 Minatojima Island Blue
Paper: Tomoe River (White)

Mmmmmm, this is gorgeous. Lucky you to be able to play with it before you get your own. At least you will know what it is that you want when you order yours.

June 22, 2015

Platinum Izumo with Fine nib in "Sora tamenuri" finish. (It's a brownish-green)

Inked up with Iroshizuki Tsukushi.

This pen truly is enormous but very light. It writes like a dream. I realize I prefer the President nib to the 3776 nib in Platinum's line-up.

http://s30.postimg.org/86x65oilt/IMG_4713.jpg

June 22, 2015

Big pen, big nib

June 22, 2015

Is the pen closest to the viewer, the Taccia Savanna? Which ever that pen is, it is gorgeous and I will put it on my, "if I ever win the lottery, list".

Yes, the pen in front is the Taccia Savanna.

June 22, 2015

The pen’s urushi finish is just as I had imagined it to be, shiny and with beautiful depth of Heki colour (light yellowish green like Alt-Goldgrun or Wagner) showing though on corners, underneath the brown. The nib was worked by Mr. Mottishaw per David’s specification, and is a BB stub. It has the nice feedback and good edge but it writes smoothly so it is striking a lovely balance. It feels to me that the ink flow is adjusted to a controlled medium/wet flow which helps with line width variation.

The Neo Standard size seemed quite large when I first took the pen in my hand, but once the cap is off in my left hand, the pen itself in my right hand is about the same size as TWSBI 580 surprisingly. So I feel comfortable writing with it, although a little smaller will fit my hand better. Writing with this pen made me realise that the value of this pen is in no small part owing to the nib modification, so I have made up my mind that if/when I get a Nakaya I will definitely go through Nibs.com rather than directly from Nakaya in Japan. The nib is quite stiff, so I am wondering if I want to go for a Music nib made to be a bit crisper, and a little springiness added to it. Also I would like to to have the ink flow maximised as I write really fast. A Piccolo size will be perfect in my hand, I am thinking. Oh I almost sound like I am drafting an order sheet.

Thanks again David, for letting me enjoy this gorgeous pen.

SNAK-20150621-6050-full by ---SNAK---, on Flickr
Pen: Nakaya Neo Standard in Heki Tamenuri with BB stub nib modified by John Mottishaw as per David's (dcpritch) specification. On loan from David.
Ink: Sailor Kobe #37 Minatojima Island Blue
Paper: Tomoe River (White)

Snak, is that artwork yours??? If so: WOW.......

D.ick

June 22, 2015

Snak, is that artwork yours??? If so: WOW.......

D.ick

I didn't even notice that you drew that amazing picture SNAK! I thought it was printed from a computer or something at first. WOW!

June 22, 2015

Platinum Izumo with Fine nib in "Sora tamenuri" finish. (It's a brownish-green)
Inked up with Iroshizuki Tsukushi.

This pen truly is enormous but very light. It writes like a dream. I realize I prefer the President nib to the 3776 nib in Platinum's line-up.

http://s30.postimg.org/86x65oilt/IMG_4713.jpg

I've wanted this one (in the red) for quite some time now. It looks beautiful. What do you like better about the President's nib?

June 22, 2015

Well... I did it. I finally reviewed the Romillo. If you're at all curious, the review is HERE.

Edited June 22, 2015 by Houston

June 22, 2015

i have nothing but awe for Houston's gorgeous Romillo. And a great review, too!

I've been filling a journal with thoughts for a son getting married, eleven days into a thirty day journal I'll present him at his wedding next month. I have all these pens inked at the moment - yikes! I'm planning on using a different pen and ink each day but my desk is really getting crowded.

SNAK, that Nakaya looks better in your photos than I've ever been able to achieve, and your writing looks great! I'm glad you are enjoying the loan - I know the pen is!