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Pterodactylus Collectors Item

Pterodactylus

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Bird Contest is over? Dragons are birds too?

 

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Hmmm I don´t think it´s over, at least I hope it will continue.

If not birds, then something else.....

 

 

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(Serwex MB flex EMF ..... ESS Registrars Blue/Black)

(Faber Castell - Albrecht Dürer)

(Pentel Waterbrush)

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Beautiful!

 

That ink is lovely. I was given a sample of the Kirin, which I also really liked, but of course it cannot be bought anymore as far as I know.

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FourRings Near Mint

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May have posted this in the wrong thread... :)

 

Today I busted out the Namiki Bamboo Rhodium... I have the Original Namike Broad nib and converter safely stored, and am using the JDM Pilot Medium Nib with Pilot Royal Blue Ink. Sexy pen and writes like a dream!

 

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/eggersj/Bamboo%201_zpsf9kxzsms.jpg

 

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/eggersj/Bamboo%202_zpslmt7odjc.jpg

I'm just a Starwalker kind of guy...

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Beautiful!

 

That ink is lovely. I was given a sample of the Kirin, which I also really liked, but of course it cannot be bought anymore as far as I know.

Yes, unfortunately these Maruzen limited editions sell out in hours and really hard to come by after than... :(

 

 

Sexy indeed! Congrats! ;)

- Attila

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HalloweenHJB Antique

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In my ongoing search for a Waterman Pink or Brown Color Band No. 7, I did come upon a Brown No. 5. It is WONDERFUL. I have it inked with Pelikan Edelstein Amethyst ink.

 

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The flared (!!) cap with the white stripes —to make the color band stand out more vividly— makes this a later version of the No. 5. Early 1930s? The first version was introduced in 1928, if my research is correct.

 

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The imprint on the barrel is not crisp, but the color is excellent, and the nib is just what I had hoped for: one of those splendid medium flex keyhole nibs that make vintage Watermans such a pleasure!

 

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FOUR X FOUR

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Pelikan M805 Stresemann EF - Maruzen Athena Nihonbashi Midori (a.k.a Jade Green)25379339080_da69729006_c.jpg

I like your print even more than most cursive writing
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I thought I might have a go at drawing with a straight holder, zebra G nib, and sumi ink (plus a little pencil shading). Never tried this before. Obvious lack of skills aside, I found it quite hard to control the nib while attempting to draw. In the end I kind of gave it up as a bad job.

 

This is as far as I got on this attempt.

 

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Pterodactylus Collectors Item

Pterodactylus

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EoC the horse look amazing, I can't see any lack of skills, the opposite is true, I see talent.

It's a shame that you hidden your drawing talent so long.

I want to see more of your artwork!

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Diplomaat

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http://kephost.com/images/2016/03/10/8cee35468efb60044b2bdb7512d37c8e.jpg

Pelikan M805 Stresemann EF - Maruzen Athena Nihonbashi Midori (a.k.a Jade Green)

 

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Gorgeous Streseman... A Pelikan will probably be my next acquisition but I still haven't settled on the model/nib combination (Streseman, 805 demonstrator, green stripe.... + John's modified cursive italic vs. normal Broad... so many choices!) That green ink is intriguing, it's almost muted green, could pass off as dark gray if not paying attention!

 

May have posted this in the wrong thread... :)

 

Today I busted out the Namiki Bamboo Rhodium... I have the Original Namike Broad nib and converter safely stored, and am using the JDM Pilot Medium Nib with Pilot Royal Blue Ink. Sexy pen and writes like a dream!

 

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/eggersj/Bamboo%201_zpsf9kxzsms.jpg

 

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/eggersj/Bamboo%202_zpslmt7odjc.jpg

Ooooh, nice! Writing sample?

 

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And this is me fiddling with a cheap pencil. This is probably about the extent of my "artistic" ability to be honest.

 

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I'm sorry EoC but I back Ptero: More of your drawings please! ;) I always enjoy your quotes and self-deprecating little paragraphs!

Fountain pen novice. I am aquiring pens at a frightening pace, I am afraid it might be an addiction... I see I am not alone here on FPN! Latest acquisitions - Platinum 3776 Kumpoo with Diamine Eau de Nil, Opus 88 Koloro inked with Diamine November Rain, Franklin-Christoph Model Pocket 66 prototype inked with Franklin-Christoph Honeycomb.

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SujiCorp12345

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Pilot Custom Heritage 912 PO on Rhodia

Ink: Aurora Black

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Pelikan 140 EF | Pelikan 140 OBB | Pelikan M205 0.4mm stub | Pilot Custom Heritage 912 PO | Pilot Metropolitan M | TWSBI 580 EF | Waterman 52 1/2v

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attika89

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Gorgeous pen! I feel seriously penvy every time I see a #7

 

I like your print even more than most cursive writing

That you so much! It's much harder for me to stay consistent with printing though!

 

EoC the horse look amazing, I can't see any lack of skills, the opposite is true, I see talent.

It's a shame that you hidden your drawing talent so long.

I want to see more of your artwork!

I agree! 100% :thumbup:

 

Gorgeous Streseman... A Pelikan will probably be my next acquisition but I still haven't settled on the model/nib combination (Streseman, 805 demonstrator, green stripe.... + John's modified cursive italic vs. normal Broad... so many choices!) That green ink is intriguing, it's almost muted green, could pass off as dark gray if not paying attention!

There some really nice versions of the M8xx, so I'm not surprised you can't decide! :happy:

This ink can show some great shades. It even has an orange sheen to it on the right paper! Lovely ink!

 

Pilot Custom Heritage 912 PO on Rhodia

Ink: Aurora Black

I love my 912 PO so freaking much!

- Attila

...Instagram... | ...flickr...

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eliweisz

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In my ongoing search for a Waterman Pink or Brown Color Band No. 7, I did come upon a Brown No. 5. It is WONDERFUL. I have it inked with Pelikan Edelstein Amethyst ink.

 

attachicon.gif2016-03-10 19.02.06.jpg

 

The flared (!!) cap with the white stripes —to make the color band stand out more vividly— makes this a later version of the No. 5. Early 1930s? The first version was introduced in 1928, if my research is correct.

 

attachicon.gif2016-03-10 19.02.16.jpg

 

The imprint on the barrel is not crisp, but the color is excellent, and the nib is just what I had hoped for: one of those splendid medium flex keyhole nibs that make vintage Watermans such a pleasure!

 

attachicon.gif2016-03-10 19.03.16.jpg

What a stunner! Congrats.

 

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Pterodactylus, Attila, you never stop to amaze me.

 

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I thought I might have a go at drawing with a straight holder, zebra G nib, and sumi ink (plus a little pencil shading). Never tried this before. Obvious lack of skills aside, I found it quite hard to control the nib while attempting to draw. In the end I kind of gave it up as a bad job.

 

This is as far as I got on this attempt.

 

fpn_1457676607__dscn1415.jpg

 

I wish I could draw like that!

 

In the meanwhile, my two pennies worth - another copper ink in a golden brown pen:

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1474/25379935370_24ea9f5077_c.jpg

 

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1447/25680751415_a8936a2dc3_c.jpg

Practice, patience, perseverance

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Diplomaat Mint

Diplomaat

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+1 David, very nice script!

 

Also, regarding what you are going to do with it, I would say... enjoy it? ;)

 

A wild 9018 Hero with Fude nib has appeared in my Ebay cart for some reason...

Fountain pen novice. I am aquiring pens at a frightening pace, I am afraid it might be an addiction... I see I am not alone here on FPN! Latest acquisitions - Platinum 3776 Kumpoo with Diamine Eau de Nil, Opus 88 Koloro inked with Diamine November Rain, Franklin-Christoph Model Pocket 66 prototype inked with Franklin-Christoph Honeycomb.

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