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

[Zookie]

The pen is a Wearever cartridge pen that has been refilled many times and still doesn't leak.

The paper is a Roaring Springs Quad ruled tablet.

The ink is vintage Parker Quink Royal Blue.

The scribbles are my own. Sorry, I was in a hurry.

That is all.

 

 

 

 

[amberleadavis]

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[amberleadavis]

I just finished these two while writing a "brief".

 

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[Pira]

First off ~ a sketch using De Atramentis Apple Blossom ink in a Burnham 56 on Stillman&Birn, Zeta paper

 

 

Sketch: De Atramentis Apple Blossom by Pira Urosevic, on Flickr

 

My goodness you are all very busy around here. First off thank-you to everyone who has said kind words about my artwork. That means a lot.

 

Pterodactylus ~ I am just in awe of what you can do with that Diamine Shimmering Seas. That is one of that release of inks that I think stands out from the lot. It's like it was created to be in your pen. And that Akkerman green ink is not too shabby either.

 

As for the drawing of Marsupial ~ that's awesome! I used to draw things for my kids to colour all the time when they were little.

 

Penwash ~ your tractor sketch reminds me of my father teaching me to drive on the old 48 Ford tractor. Betsy was never really the same after I got through grinding her gears to bits

 

Skysora ~ I love me some R&K Alt Goldgrun. I'd love it even more in a Skyline. Dont' mind me...I'll just be sitting over here alt goldgrun with envy.

 

eliweisz ~ that Parker OB ....see this is the kind of thing that makes FPN dangerous. Sure new pens are fun, but I'd rather have a classy old lady any day of the week.

 

jabberwock11 ~ you. YOU and that post are the reason that I spent way too much time yesterday, trolling the interwebs for another dip nib and wallowing in Esterbrooks. Because as all Estie fans know...you can't POSSIBLY have enough of them. *face palm* Hello. My name is Pira and I'm an Esterbrook Addict. ANYway.. ....I hope you are enjoying using them.

Edited November 18, 2015 by Pira

[httpmom]

You guys and gals are all so talented! Art, script, wit, photography, it's all brilliant.

 

EoC is sorry to show you this, but here goes.

 

 

Is this the Jinhao Franken pen with the Nikko G nib? Myself, my engineer husband, and a note worthy pen buddy tried this hack with three different Jinhao pens and it was a total fail. More than an 2 hours were spent all toll. A very frustrating experience was enjoyed by all involved.

[Cryptos]

Indeed it is, and it is the same nib that has been in there for a little over a month now. About a week ago the nib was pulled out for a bit of a clean and inspection. There was no obvious corrosion. Perhaps it is time to pull it out again and have another look.

 

As far as frustrations go, the nib is a very tight fit. If you have a Dremel or similar tool it may be worth shaving some of the feed material away. This is something that is recommended for this kind of modification when done using a Noodler's Konrad as a donor body.

 

EoC has a terrific idea about another approach but does not know who to talk to about it, and so is keeping it under wraps for the time being.

 

At the end of the day it comes down to how much tinkering one is prepared to get involved with. EoC is really just a very poor amateur tinkerer. The example above was perhaps a lucky shot.

[jabberwock11]

Is this the Jinhao Franken pen with the Nikko G nib? Myself, my engineer husband, and a note worthy pen buddy tried this hack with three different Jinhao pens and it was a total fail. More than an 2 hours were spent all toll. A very frustrating experience was enjoyed by all involved.

 

I have never had a problem fitting a Zebra G, but have never had any success with a Nikko G, they are too thin. All of the posts that I have read involved the Zebra, so perhaps that is the issue here.

 

Even with the Zebra G, some tinkering is necessary to get the feed and nib positioned correctly so that ink flows properly...but even with that in mind it shouldn't take more than ten or fifteen minutes to get it right.

[Cryptos]

To be perfectly honest EoC grabbed the nib and feed and just shoved them in the section. There was a requisite degree of brute force and decades of ignorance involved, but no adjustments after the event. It just seemd to work. It's not perfect (what is?), but it is fun for the moment and it has held up so far. The Baoer 8 gee gees with the Gillot 303 is far more problematic and will probably be junked before long.

[SNAK]

It's so hot outside, and it is supposed to go up to 39 degrees celsius tomorrow. It is nice and comfortable to stay indoors in the air conditioned comfort and play with some pens and write a few lines.

 

 

 

 

Pen: Pelikan M201 Bayou (FPH Limited Edition 2015) with vintage Warranted #3 nib

Ink: Montblanc Carlo Collodi

Paper: Tomoe River (White)

[eliweisz]

 

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Oh who was the bouncer at the door? The Robo Dog should be allowed in too, as long as he is a robot...

I really like that brown paper in your notebook. It enhances your drawing and writing nicely.

Thank you! And I hope Electro and his dog will have a swell party.

 

I don't know what's more mesmerizing - Kurrent or the thought of a dozen (!!!) Skylines. Happy writing!

 

 

 

 

(Montblanc 144 - BB ..... Diamine Blue Lightning)

Glad to make your son happy. I must admit I'm impressed by your story and respect your will and determination. Regarding Kurrent: my practice is mostly in German (I don't really know the language but understand most of the words in my textbook). Upon finishing the textbook, I went further, writing down quotes from Bertolt Brecht plays, etc. But today, I opted for something more old-fashioned - to honor your Grandmother and your beautiful country:

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(Scanned)

[AAAndrew]

That Kurrent is very interesting! And you seem to be getting quite good at it!

 

Pira and Jabberwock. Esties forever! I'm now up to 26 different types in my collection supply. Only about 200 more to go.

 

[httpmom]

Indeed it is, and it is the same nib that has been in there for a little over a month now. About a week ago the nib was pulled out for a bit of a clean and inspection. There was no obvious corrosion. Perhaps it is time to pull it out again and have another look.

 

As far as frustrations go, the nib is a very tight fit. If you have a Dremel or similar tool it may be worth shaving some of the feed material away. This is something that is recommended for this kind of modification when done using a Noodler's Konrad as a donor body.

 

EoC has a terrific idea about another approach but does not know who to talk to about it, and so is keeping it under wraps for the time being.

 

At the end of the day it comes down to how much tinkering one is prepared to get involved with. EoC is really just a very poor amateur tinkerer. The example above was perhaps a lucky shot.

 

We tried reshaping the nib to fit the too large feed but the material on the Nikko G is 'hard as steel' as it were, but we didn't try modifying the feed. Somehow, I was under the impression that the whole process was a piece of cake. And my co-horts are not going back there unless there's a detailed solution...so I will wait and see.

[httpmom]

I have never had a problem fitting a Zebra G, but have never had any success with a Nikko G, they are too thin. All of the posts that I have read involved the Zebra, so perhaps that is the issue here.

 

Even with the Zebra G, some tinkering is necessary to get the feed and nib positioned correctly so that ink flows properly...but even with that in mind it shouldn't take more than ten or fifteen minutes to get it right.

Thanks for this. I have a few Zebra G's. Will give it a shot.

[Cryptos]

EoC was just typing to say that Jabberwock11 made a good point concerning the difference between Zebra and Nikko nibs, when your reply popped up!

[attika89]

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[httpmom]

 

[Pira]

Yeah... it's the old workhorse Platinum Carbon Super Fine desk pen again....working on another inktest tree (Noodler's Myles Standish)

 

Nov 19 ~ tools by Pira Urosevic, on Flickr

 

 

AAAndrew...26!??? Oh I am so glad that my little handful isn't crazy. Love that letterhead by the way and the handwriting. Thanks so much for that by the way....and setting me off searching out more dip nibs today... however am I going to explain why I needed more?

 

SNAK ~ beautiful pen. Geez this place is just 1000 kinds of dangerous

 

httpmom ~ it is fair to say that that is a fine pink to have it if is the only one in your collection.

 

attika89 ~ that loose and loopy handwriting...ever so sweet

Edited November 20, 2015 by Pira

[00Photo]

This thing is a hoot. Franklin Christoph Model 66 Ice with a music nib and Visconti Turquoise.

[jmccarty3]

 

And now - a new/old Parker Duofold Junior (UK), 1962, OB nib - and a bit of my Kurrent practice:

 

 

 

 

Eli, I don't believe I have ever seen a Parker of this color. What a beauty!

[httpmom]

 

Eli, I don't believe I have ever seen a Parker of this color. What a beauty!

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