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

[SNAK]

 

 

 

Oh, and it's Parker Quink black ink. Nothing special but good enough for a first, experimental fill.

 

The nib could probably use a little more tweaking (still a little hard starting when you first un-cap), but it's fun.

How whimsical is that little pen! Oh I love it! That one is very special. I hope you will find a nice nib for it. I think it deserves to be loved and to be written with.

[J85909266]

This combo is killing it:

I was loving this pen/ink combo all day.

[SNAK]

Another Vac 700 user today! I am using mine as a drawing pen by making it into a Franken Vac.

 

 

 

Pen: TWSBI Vac 700 with vintage Waterman's #4 flexible EF nib

Ink: Mix of De Atramentis Document Fog Grey, Fuchsia, Turquoise and Yellow (looks like muddy grey colour)

Paper: 200gsm watercolour paper made into DIY sketchbook

[J85909266]

I need to start drawing with FPs. Actually, I do have a couple. They were done with Noodler's Black and colored pencils. They were actually gifts for a friend. Ill visit him and get photos.

[SNAK]

Ohhh, I would love to see your drawings whenever if you can post them!

I tried working with Noodler's Bulletproof Black for my drawing but it just didn't stay put when water was added on top and made colours muddy so I now use Noodler's Black in my writing pens only. I love that ink for that.

[Keyless Works]

Twisbi Eco with Diamine Ancient Copper

 

[fireofspring]

Who else loves to get a white pen nice and grubby? I admit that was the main draw of this Staedtler Initium in White Maple.

 

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[Bookman]

[AAAndrew]

 

I've been having fun trying to develop a basic, shaded, everyday writing style with some of the semi-flex dip pens. These are more durable and easier to use than the full-on, super-flex nibs used for calligraphy like Copperplate. So far my favorite is the Spencerian Forty (#40 Falcon). It's classed as a "flexible medium" but the thin lines are still super thin compared to fountain pens, especially on this paper. (Canson Marker paper)

 

Here's another example of the writing when somewhat crowded together.

 

[amberleadavis]

[Cryptos]

You've started writing using a screwdriver? What IS that thing?

[AAAndrew]

There's a separate thread to try and figure out a strange and mysterious writing implement.

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/293758-inks-with-the-traveling-pen/page-1



It's been passed around to a few people and currently I've been trying to figure out how to make it work.

It's basically similar to folded brass pens or even the Pilot Parallel design concept. But one curious thing about it's past is that supposedly this was used to write in China. Well, my Chinese calligraphy is pretty rusty, but I do know a little how to write, but this was not a conducive shape to writing Chinese characters.

So, here are the preliminary attempts at writing with the Traveling Mystery Pen.

I'm trying to write a line or two from one of my favorite Chinese poems but the ability to write detailed characters is pretty limited. The best comparison I could make was with my Pilot Parallel 3.8 mm pen.

it's clear that the pen just pumps out the ink. This is Monte Verde Burgundy diluted by half with water. I use it all the time for pointed pen and broad pen calligraphy so I thought I'd try it.




I also tried writing with a Chinese ink used for traditional brush painting and calligraphy. As you can see, it wasn't any better (or really any worse) than writing with the Pilot pen. I also tried to write Chinese using a normal flexible dip nib, but since it was my first attempt it wasn't terribly successful, but still better than the other broad nibs.

Then I tried some standard italic writing. It was particularly difficult to handle. Perhaps with some more practice I may be able make it look better, but the fine lines were not terribly fine, and the flow was difficult to control.


The last bit was just trying to write with more flow and fluidity. Again, it was difficult to control and awkward.




Overall, it's a large nib, and difficult to control. I'm going to play around a bit more to see what I might be able to do with it. I just can't imagine what it could have been used for normally. Perhaps was for making signs? But then why add the very fancy, decorative handle that looks like a fine tool or even cutlery? it's very odd.

This is a duplicate from the original thread posted here by request.

[Luma]

You've started writing using a screwdriver? What IS that thing?

Not a problem Amber. Glad you found it useful

 

EoC: That 'thing' is a #7 paint knife... or my solution to doing a swab sample. Less hassle and waste. Easy to clean as well I picked that size for Amber because it fits perfectly in an ink vial.

[amberleadavis]

Thank you, Luma, sorry I was grumpy about swabbing, but this is LOTS easier.

[Luma]

Swabbing should always be fun and easy

[fireofspring]

So...some stuff went down in yesterday's episode of "Hannibal".

 

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Visconti Fiorenza Lava LE EF

Sailor Jentle Yama-dori

Fabriano Sketch 90gms

[pankaj]

 

Thank you so much pankaj for the kind compliment! I'm one of those people that loves all types of pens, from heavy to lightweight, from large to mid-sized and even smaller mid-sized.

 

With Omas, it helps to sort of get into the philosophy of their design artisans and goals:

 

 

I believe that their emphasis is on the nib and design just simply making it easier to write and for many, this means a light pen. They are masters of unique designs and beautiful craft, although the same attention to the ease in ink flow and "gliding" on paper sometimes takes a toll on their pen quality. I myself have one of the Ogiva Albas #002/137 who's barrel decorative band is wearing off badly, but as this is cosmetic and the writing is stellar, I just do not want to part with it for the usual two month repair time. You should definitely own one of these pens and the Cocktail versions are coming out soon. That will also give you a nice opportunity to get one of the Green, Orange or Purple ones for less money (send Bryant of Chatterley and email or contact Fountain Pen Hospital).

 

Here's another for you

 

Woooowwwww ! Congrats Steve , for having such beautiful pens. I'm now reminiscing.

[pankaj]

Another Vac 700 user today! I am using mine as a drawing pen by making it into a Franken Vac.

 

 

 

 

Pen: TWSBI Vac 700 with vintage Waterman's #4 flexible EF nib

Ink: Mix of De Atramentis Document Fog Grey, Fuchsia, Turquoise and Yellow (looks like muddy grey colour)

Paper: 200gsm watercolour paper made into DIY sketchbook

Snak : Wonderly drawing. The pens you have got have reason to feel proud of being with you ! Congrats.

[Tas]

Another Vac 700 user today! I am using mine as a drawing pen by making it into a Franken Vac.

 

 

 

 

Pen: TWSBI Vac 700 with vintage Waterman's #4 flexible EF nib

Ink: Mix of De Atramentis Document Fog Grey, Fuchsia, Turquoise and Yellow (looks like muddy grey colour)

Paper: 200gsm watercolour paper made into DIY sketchbook

 

That's beautiful. Such lovely expressive lines . . .

 

Fog Grey has now made it onto the list. The list which until recently had over 25 candidates but has been culled to a more attainable 9, 10.

[gylyf]