Don't Just Tell Us About The Pen You're Using, *show* Us! - 2016

[parkerwasmyfirstlove]

[akustyk]

I was working on my novel today, and while I have no illusions of completing 50k words by hand this month for NaNoWriMo, I did complete a few chapters. Today's inspiration came from the power of yellow as I decided to use and/or ink up a few of my yellow pens and just write.

 

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A beautiful collection! And fantastic handwriting, too!

[Tas]

 

Tas: That is some nice detailwork.

What a lovely collection of yellow pens.

 

Thank you.

 

I'm loving everything about the "yellow" post.

(not that I think I could ever use a yellow pen )

[eliweisz]

Earlier this morning, I was writing with a wartime Sheaffer Triumph. I can never get enough of these pens. The writing experience is so uniquely awesome. The quote comes from an old penmanship book.

 

Great penmanship!

Next time you'll have a carmine Triumph for sale - just PM me. For now, please put me on your waiting list.

 

I was working on my novel today, and while I have no illusions of completing 50k words by hand this month for NaNoWriMo, I did complete a few chapters. Today's inspiration came from the power of yellow as I decided to use and/or ink up a few of my yellow pens and just write.

 

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/scotkane/b7d67835-4b17-4a8a-a2b6-2f69d66f79ca_zps31nlypau.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/scotkane/IMG_6661_zpsu7n21ibq.jpg

Makes me think of a Mandarine Duofold Fantastic collection, and very expressive handwriting.

 

Esterbrook Transitional J - Nib #2314 Stub. Private Reserve Avocado

Beautiful!

 

 

A serious work of art!

 

And my two cents:

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Love this little pen.

[mhphoto]

Lately I've been enjoying the versatility and flexibility of these amazing adjustable nibs.

 

 

[OCArt]

Lately I've been enjoying the versatility and flexibility of these amazing adjustable nibs.

 

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What does it adjust? The flexibility?

[Noihvo]

[LizB]

Noihvo, that's a lovely looking pen.

 

 

My pen today, one from a Parker calligraphy set, marked X (possibly about a 1.9?)

Parker broad italic, from calligraphy set by Liz, on Flickr

[mhphoto]

 

What does it adjust? The flexibility?

 

 

Yes, and quite effectively. The best can go from nail to wet noodle with a flick of the slider.

 

Here's a test I did comparing a few W-E Dorics with variously sized adjustable nibs to a modern interpretation of the variable nib concept (The Pilot Justus 95). Spoiler: The modern pen loses.

[EdeIstein88]

Not the best handwriting in this forum , just sharing my pen that I carry today

[akustyk]

Noihvo, that's a lovely looking pen.

 

 

My pen today, one from a Parker calligraphy set, marked X (possibly about a 1.9?)

Parker broad italic, from calligraphy set by Liz, on Flickr

 

A great pen, and even better penmanship!

 

Not the best handwriting in this forum , just sharing my pen that I carry today

 

Fantastic daily carry. And, your handwriting is very nice and versatile.

 

 

Sheaffer made fantastic pens across their entire catalog. Even the entry-level Craftsman was a great pen. And what a writer! The quote comes from an old penmanship book.

 

[perfaddict]

[Helen350]

Picasso 915 - Medium Nib. Diamine Syrah, Been dabbling with this pen since Saturday morning. Written several letters, and have prepared some class notes. Classy looks!

 

[akustyk]

Picasso 915 - Medium Nib. Diamine Syrah, Been dabbling with this pen since Saturday morning. Written several letters, and have prepared some class notes. Classy looks!

 

Helen,

This is a beautiful pen! I love the shades of red and black accents. The section looks comfortable, and the nib lays down a gorgeous, wet line. I am really impressed.

[eliweisz]

Helen,

This is a beautiful pen! I love the shades of red and black accents. The section looks comfortable, and the nib lays down a gorgeous, wet line. I am really impressed.

Not only beautiful - it's a great writer, well balanced and comfortable. I've got mine a day or two before Helen, some pictures will follow soon.

Regarding the Craftsman: I've got one in Burgundy, and its humble little nib is fantastic. Sheaffer is love

[taciturn-lackey]

Still enjoying Lamy Dark Lilac in my Lamy Safari (does that make it Lamy squared?) Managed find cartridges when visiting family in the US a couple of months ago and was resigned to only having that but took an unexpected trip into Tokyo (well the trip wasn't unexpected, but having extra time was) and found a bottle at the Nihonbashi branch of Maruzen in Tokyo.

 

The Safari is actually my first italic (also picked up a Pilot Prera CM a week later)... so still working on the handwriting

 

[taciturn-lackey]

Not the best handwriting in this forum , just sharing my pen that I carry today

We're all our own worst critic. I think your handwriting is quite lovely!

[Valkyrii]

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[eliweisz]

Still enjoying Lamy Dark Lilac in my Lamy Safari (does that make it Lamy squared?) Managed find cartridges when visiting family in the US a couple of months ago and was resigned to only having that but took an unexpected trip into Tokyo (well the trip wasn't unexpected, but having extra time was) and found a bottle at the Nihonbashi branch of Maruzen in Tokyo.

 

The Safari is actually my first italic (also picked up a Pilot Prera CM a week later)... so still working on the handwriting

 

Lovely shading.

 

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A nice pair! And once again - your handwriting is quite expressive

 

Now, something new - a Rotring ArtPen inked with the marvelous Kaweco Sunrise Orange.

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Excellent performance on any kind of paper!

[Valkyrii]

A nice pair! And once again - your handwriting is quite expressive

 

 

Thank you, most appreciated, I'm rather partial to the Iroko Seawood. Imagine a novel written by hand in that writing prior to it ever seeing a word processor. That is the number one reason I change out pens periodically. It helps in some ways to cut hand fatigue after long stretches. I am kind of drooling over a Conid though...

Edited November 15, 2016 by Valkyrii