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HalloweenHJB Antique

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I have Emerald of Chivor loaded in an inexpensive Jinhao pen. The nib has been turned into a marvelous stub.

 

The writing is kind of a mess, but it was late when I wrote it. "These days, too, will someday be the good old days", or as they say in Dutch...

 

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Thank you I.M. :)

 

There is a little elasticity at the end of the UEF nib which allows to vary a little the line. But this UEF nib is indeed a very fine and precise nib.

 

The inks are: Waterman Havane, Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo and Louis Vuitton's Rouge Libertin. But the photo doesn't do justice to either of them.

 

Thank you, I'm always curious to see which inks people are using :) I hope we'll be seeing more of your pens here when you have time, I'm fairly certain that you've got several interesting beauties in your collection.

 

Lazy days. Here's a coloured version of my drawing from yesterday.

 

I use De Atramentis archive black ink, which is completely waterproof.

 

Great art work Tomas, it already looked excellent before colour, but I have to admit that the golden yellow of that car takes the sketch a whole level higher.

 

Thank you. My writing samples are far less flattering - I'm still trying to tame this beautiful pen.

 

Eli I really don't think you need to be worrying about your 'writing samples'. I'm impressed by the number of styles you practice and polish. :)

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This is a fountain pen that I just restored.

The nib says Astro Iridio Extra. No idea what brand that is, even FPN database don't have anything on it.

But the flex is fun.

 

 

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- Will
Restored Pens and Sketches on Instagram @redeempens

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Was recommending on another thread that if you wish to learn to write with a flexible-nibbed fountain pen, that you start with a straight holder and a semi-flex nib, rather than an oblique holder and a full-flexible nib. My suggestion for a good starter nib is the very common Esterbrook 048 Falcon. These were Esterbrook's number one selling nib for over 70 years. The older ones are slightly more flexible, but even the very latest ones, where instead of hand grinding across the top of the tines to increase flexibility, they started to machine-stamp grooves, are worlds more flexible than even most modern fountain pens labeled as soft or even flexible. There are vintage pens which are more flexible, and and many which are being flexed more than they should be, but if you can write with one of these nibs, you're on your way to being able to write with most flexible nib fountain pens.

 

Here's my example.

 

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“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. 

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Our daughter is fast a sleep, my wife is sitting next to my, knitting, and I'm filling out the first page in my new sketchbook with my trusted TWSBI Diamond 580 - oh, and it's a Fabriano Venezia sketchbook. I'll add watercolours tomorrow, I hope the paper can take it. Life is great!

that sketch is incredible

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EOC, I enjoy your handwriting and the quotes you choose. Many of your quotes have become part of my daily notebook and passed on to family, friends and students. My handwriting is adequate, seeing many of the beautiful hands here, I laugh to myself when my handwriting is praised by my colleagues. My paltry skills will not stop me from enjoying my pens, all Chinese and less than $8 including shipping, and the lovely inks available.

I read Rumi's "The Guest House" today for the first time.

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2-22-16 by Richila, on Flickr

Baoer 517 Iroshizuku Yu-Yake

Christof reminded me of something I knew to do in miniature photography, but didn't think to apply to pens and writing. A simple White box-I made mine out of a piece of card stock, but heavy paper would do and a directed source of light, improve small pictures.

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With directed light source by Richila, on Flickr

I use a desk lamp with a compact fluorescent daylight bulb as my light source.

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EOC, I enjoy your handwriting and the quotes you choose. Many of your quotes have become part of my daily notebook and passed on to family, friends and students. My handwriting is adequate, seeing many of the beautiful hands here, I laugh to myself when my handwriting is praised by my colleagues. My paltry skills will not stop me from enjoying my pens, all Chinese and less than $8 including shipping, and the lovely inks available.

I read Rumi's "The Guest House" today for the first time.

24828157909_0b09850f3e.jpg

2-22-16 by Richila, on Flickr

Baoer 517 Iroshizuku Yu-Yake

Christof reminded me of something I knew to do in miniature photography, but didn't think to apply to pens and writing. A simple White box-I made mine out of a piece of card stock, but heavy paper would do and a directed source of light, improve small pictures.

25169758406_157b435fef.jpg

With directed light source by Richila, on Flickr

I use a desk lamp with a compact fluorescent daylight bulb as my light source.

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Richila, your hand has a pleasing 'roundness' to it that complements the simple truths of Rumi's words. A wonderful author, yes?

Thank you.

Rumi tells us truths in a way that resonates with the soul.

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that sketch is incredible

Thank you, I'm always curious to see which inks people are using :) I hope we'll be seeing more of your pens here when you have time, I'm fairly certain that you've got several interesting beauties in your collection.

 

 

 

Great art work Tomas, it already looked excellent before colour, but I have to admit that the golden yellow of that car takes the sketch a whole level higher.

 

 

 

Eli I really don't think you need to be worrying about your 'writing samples'. I'm impressed by the number of styles you practice and polish. :)

Gorgeous.

 

I really like the subtle overlap from the frame edge at the bottom. Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing. :)

Tomas, again amazing stuff, keep it coming. :)

It's hard to compete with a professional artist.;)

I love it, love it!!

 

I will be eagerly looking forward to see your urban sketch books. Let us know when.

Thanks a lot guys. I'm really glad you like it.

Because it's a new sketchbook I was really looking forward to see what it can take of pressure. I still need to do a couple more sketches before I make my mind up, but so far I'm satisfied, not impressed, but satisfied and that's OK.

I'll spam you with more sketches, hope you will enjoy them too.

Take care

Tomas

Tomas Björnsson Live to paint, paint to live

http://www.tomasbjornsson.dk

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amberleadavis Pen Dust

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KWZI Grapefruit and a Conklin Sunburst Orange.

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi all,

 

Just stopping in for a quick moment to stay Hi - the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated. :)

 

I am still using fountain pens but due to some difficult times haven't had any moments to visit here. Expect more from me later in 2016.

 

Here's what I have inked today:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1456169698__img_4205.jpg

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The Pelikan was in my pocket hiding when the second photo was taken.

 

Hope all is well with everyone.

 

DAVID

How small of all that human hearts endure,
That part which laws or kings can cause or cure.
— Samuel Johnson

 

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Depends...

The vac when I need to do a lot of fast writing without paying any attention to the writing itself (example: during an interview). The Parker when I'm in a meeting and have to take some notes here and a few notes there. The Sheaffer when I can pay attention to the writing proces (it's a little more to the italic side, but when held correctly, it's a dreamnib).

 

To try one of these factory stubs is my wet dream - since I saw a writing sample nearly a year ago. Got a soft spot for all things Sheaffer's.

Practice, patience, perseverance

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Hi all,

 

Just stopping in for a quick moment to stay Hi - the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated. :)

 

I am still using fountain pens but due to some difficult times haven't had any moments to visit here. Expect more from me later in 2016.

 

Here's what I have inked today:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1456169698__img_4205.jpg

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1456170487__img_4204.jpg

 

The Pelikan was in my pocket hiding when the second photo was taken.

 

Hope all is well with everyone.

 

DAVID

YES! You're back!!!!

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HalloweenHJB Antique

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Today's pen is a very lovely writer, Edison Herald Grande "Copperflake," loaded with de Atramentis (scented) Cola ink. It's a combination that I am really enjoying today:

 

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David we missed you. Halloween, I love the combo!!!

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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