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

[MZielinski]

 

Great pen-ink combos. Thank you for sharing!

You're welcome! I always enjoy your contributions to this thread. And everyone's. It's fun to not check this thread for a while, and then spend some time catching up with all the different pen and ink combinations.

[J85909266]

Currently Inked:

 

Writing:

 

Angle for Sheen:

 

S.T. Dupont Dark Blue sheens more than any ink I own, including Diamine Majestic Blue, Sargasso Sea, and Sailor Yama-Dori. It's insane.

[eliweisz]

Still fooling around with an Oxford Legal Pad. Another test:

 

Along with a lot of advantages (reliability, versatility, availability, paper colour) there's a minor drawback: here my Skyline with its super-smooth firm nib, feels a little bit toothy. The writing experience is quite pleasant, anyway.

[northstar]

 

 

"Voltaire"

Sheaffer 300

Noodler's (FPN exclusive) Voltaire Candide Vermilion.

[northstar]

 

 

"Van Gogh"

Sheaffer Prelude

Noodler's (FPN exclusive) Van Gogh Starry Night.

Edited June 30, 2016 by northstar

[mehandiratta]

Still fooling around with an Oxford Legal Pad. Another test:

 

Along with a lot of advantages (reliability, versatility, availability, paper colour) there's a minor drawback: here my Skyline with its super-smooth firm nib, feels a little bit toothy. The writing experience is quite pleasant, anyway.

 

 

ah man .. what a pics... lovely...

[mehandiratta]

 

 

"Van Gogh"

Sheaffer Prelude

Noodler's (FPN exclusive) Van Gogh Starry Night.

 

 

U are gifted for sure....

[northstar]

U are gifted for sure....

Thank you so much for your kind words Vaibhav, I always admire your writing and photography

 

Best regards.

[akustyk]

Still fooling around with an Oxford Legal Pad. Another test:

 

Along with a lot of advantages (reliability, versatility, availability, paper colour) there's a minor drawback: here my Skyline with its super-smooth firm nib, feels a little bit toothy. The writing experience is quite pleasant, anyway.

Love that pen! And the writing! And the ink! Seriously, very well done.

 

The Eversharp Skyline is among my all-time favorite writers. There's just something about that nib and feed. Always smooth, and always wet. Love it.

[akustyk]

That's interesting, because I went through the same thing! I definitely was disappointed when I first tried it. I wanted a deep, rich blue. So I tried it and it was decidedly a bluish-purple, like an imperial or royal blue. But I didn't know as much about fountain pens then. I used it in a very dry pen. When I used it in a wetter pen, the ink had a much better (to me) quality to it. The hue was richer (although still decidedly indigo). But what really surprised me was the sheen. My VP puts out a lot of ink and in certain lights, the sheen is quite something. So, my bottle of Sargasso Sea sat on the shelf for a long while, but once I gave it a 2nd shot, it's back in the rotation! I like that about this hobby - your opinion on a pen or ink can change for the better over time.

 

That was my experience too. First it was too purple for me, but they I got to love it. In some pens (e.g., TWSBI Eco it just flows so well, and it sheens, too. The only issue I have with it now is that it takes long to dry, but it does dry eventually.

[Sharkpie]

Still fooling around with an Oxford Legal Pad. Another test:

 

Along with a lot of advantages (reliability, versatility, availability, paper colour) there's a minor drawback: here my Skyline with its super-smooth firm nib, feels a little bit toothy. The writing experience is quite pleasant, anyway.

Diamine Burnt Sienna was one of a dozen samples I got a few weeks ago. Outstanding color & behavior - I've already ordered a bottle!

[masterguns]

Since I'm also a big watch guy, here's my watch forum crosspost! My 1979 145.022 Speedmaster Professional and my brand new Franklin-Christoph Model 19.

 

IMG_20160629_160421.jpg

 

 

 

Nice picture. Love the Speedy.

[northstar]

 

 

"Alexandre Dumas"

Parker 180

Noodler's (FPN exclusive) Dumas Tulipe Noire

[Diplomaat]

Northstar, those are stunning. Keep them coming!

 

Here's some from today.

 

You can see why TR paper is coveted: the pictures may not show it clearly but lines are tighter and crisper on the TR and the shading is more evident than on the notebook by ST Dupont.

 

Kaweco Sport checkered black ( M ) with Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun

ASA Trans Nauka (Jowo 1.1) with KWZ Honey.

 

[northstar]

Northstar, those are stunning. Keep them coming!

 

Thank you

[eliweisz]

 

 

ah man .. what a pics... lovely...

I'm especially flattered to hear this from an expert photographer like you. Thanks a lot!

 

Love that pen! And the writing! And the ink! Seriously, very well done.

 

The Eversharp Skyline is among my all-time favorite writers. There's just something about that nib and feed. Always smooth, and always wet. Love it.

Thank you! The Skyline is very special - stellar performance, iconic design.

 

Diamine Burnt Sienna was one of a dozen samples I got a few weeks ago. Outstanding color & behavior - I've already ordered a bottle!

 

Pair it with a broad (or wet, or stub) nib, the ink is pure delight!

 

And now something new: a piece of 17th century wisdom:

http://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7450/27372136103_7d93d9fd73_c.jpg

http://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7085/27372137093_4c5296e69f_c.jpg

Parker Duofold Junior (UK) OB nib, Sailor Yama-Dori, Rhodia Webbie

[mhphoto]

Northstar those are AWESOME!

[northstar]

Northstar those are AWESOME!

Thank you

[amberleadavis]

I admit these two inks look a lot alike. The biggest difference I see is the nib.

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/2016_2_Ink/07-July/slides/IMG_20160701_175935.jpg

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/2016_2_Ink/07-July/slides/2016-07-01_04.jpg

[attika89]

@northstar Amazing artworks!