What Was Your Last Impulsive Pen Acquisition?

[PAKMAN]

5 hours ago, Paul-in-SF said:

 

I'm curious about this one, I've been put off by that giant step to the section, especially since I usually hold pens fairly far back from the nib. Has it caused you any problems?

I thought about that too, but it feels quite comfortable. I have my first two fingers on the section (which is quite long) and my thumb resting on the knurled part. The flex nib is amazing!

[fountainpendrawing]

On 4/2/2023 at 11:09 AM, Ink Stained Wretch said:

What is your "self-extended ink cartridge?" How did you get it to hold 1.1 mL of ink? My Kaweco Sports only take the short international cartridge which tops out at about 0.8 to 0.85 mL. Having them hold more ink would be great.

Cutting a Pelikan long international cartridge and dipping it in hot melt glue. Another method would be cutting the short cartridge in the middle and using heat shrink cable joints or isolating sleeves for extension. I prefer the first method.

[txomsy]

Now, that is a great idea. Thank you so very much for sharing it!

[Penguincollector]

I just came home with a Cross Century II. 

[AmandaW]

Well I'm finally getting a Jinhao 82. A grey one with gold trim and sparklies in the resin. The final push was this box the store has... had to order one to see if they're as good as they look.

 

[Aether]

Looking nice box, what store is from please?

[AmandaW]

28 minutes ago, Aether said:

Looking nice box, what store is from please?

https://aliexpress.com/item/1005005335907821.html

 

[DvdRiet]

On 4/3/2023 at 5:59 AM, dms525 said:

Frank's nib technician calls himself a "nib whisperer." The CI grinds he has done for me are very close to a formal italic in that they have amazing thick/thin line differentiation. They write very smoothly for me.

 

Let us know what you think of the pen and of the nib!

 

Happy writing!

 

David

 

The Gioia Alleria arrived today, quicker than expected, and it's great! And the nib work by Bruce at Fontoplumo is simply perfect!

 

[dms525]

37 minutes ago, DvdRiet said:

 

The Gioia Alleria arrived today, quicker than expected, and it's great! And the nib work by Bruce at Fontoplumo is simply perfect!

 

 

Wonderful! Now, to get the full benefit of that perfect nib, you need to learn Chancery Cursive handwriting! 😉

 

Enjoy your new pen!

 

David

[DvdRiet]

23 minutes ago, dms525 said:

 

Wonderful! Now, to get the full benefit of that perfect nib, you need to learn Chancery Cursive handwriting! 😉

 

Enjoy your new pen!

 

David

 

If that's anything like the writing Bruce used for the note he sent with it, I will definitely have to. I hadn't even unboxed the pen yet and I was already seriously impressed with the nib! Time to up my handwriting game for sure.

[dms525]

23 hours ago, DvdRiet said:

 

If that's anything like the writing Bruce used for the note he sent with it, I will definitely have to. I hadn't even unboxed the pen yet and I was already seriously impressed with the nib! Time to up my handwriting game for sure.

 

👍

 

David

[Al-fresco]

It's the Northern Pen show two weeks tomorrow.  I'll be very disappointed if I come home without making an impulsive purchase.   

[Carrau]

I spotted a Cross Townsend in Lapis Lazuli for a relatively good price on a reputable vendor’s website last week and made the grab. It’s virtually mint, and the medium nib is quite stub like, much to my delight.

[gweimer1]

19 minutes ago, Carrau said:

I spotted a Cross Townsend in Lapis Lazuli for a relatively good price on a reputable vendor’s website last week and made the grab. It’s virtually mint, and the medium nib is quite stub like, much to my delight.

 

I keep telling myself I should get one of those some day.  I've sold a couple that I got in collections, but haven't held on to any yet.

[51ISH]

A vintage blue No Nonsense with a fine nib, and a 'promotional' No Nonsense with a medium nib.  

[sirgilbert357]

I got an amazing deal on a very limited production pen, which should arrive in a few days. I'm excited but I'll wait until I have it in hand and can post pics before saying what it is.

 

[amberleadavis]

I was minding my own business... then I read this thread.

 

 

 

 

Then I decided to go to the Bay of Evil and find a used one, but I bid on a Botanical and picked it up for $50.  I was pretty darn thrilled.

[Misfit]

2 minutes ago, amberleadavis said:

I was minding my own business... then I read this thread.

 

 

 

 

Then I decided to go to the Bay of Evil and find a used one, but I bid on a Botanical and picked it up for $50.  I was pretty darn thrilled.

Sweet!  I used to want one of those, but couldn’t choose which I liked best. 

[Penguincollector]

6 minutes ago, amberleadavis said:

I was minding my own business... then I read this thread.

 

 

 

 

Then I decided to go to the Bay of Evil and find a used one, but I bid on a Botanical and picked it up for $50.  I was pretty darn thrilled.

Nice! I was looking for one of those when I bought the Wanderlust Malta. 

[Penguincollector]

Just adding a reminder that if your impulse buy is blue or green, there are threads that would love pictures!