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

[MoonMan]

I see a few spelling errors, please forgive me...it's been one hell of an emotional rollercoaster lately.

 

[Papamud]

Been getting into using these pens for daily writing stuff. Toying with the idea of writing fiction by hand these days. The Great Gatsby was written with a fountain pen, by hand. Worth a shot, one never knows.

So, here is the pen I am using this evening. A gift from a fellow FPN member, and I wanted to let them know I am using the pen and loving it!

 

 

[ShortRound131]

Listening to music and cleaning out some pens... always find it relaxing to do this at night.

 

http://i.imgur.com/LHy1xC1.jpg

[migo984]

[SNAK]

I am eagerly waiting for the week to end, it's one of those weeks unfortunately. So, to get my mind off what I should be doing, I have popped back onto FPN and this thread is the first one that I always check. It's lovely to gawk at all the pretty inks and pens and handwriting samples. Always puts me in a more relaxed, chilled mood. And that's what I need, because if I am going to procrastinate, I am going to do it right.

 

This is one of the pens I have inked up at the moment.

 

 

 

 

The King Eagle nib was ground down by Mr. Mottishaw to be sharper and to have the writing characteristics of thick horizontal and thin vertical lines. It is a beautiful, crisp and very wet nib just the way I like them. It is one of my regularly picked up writers.

 

 

 

This is what the standard King Eagle nib looks like, before the wonderful transformation. (This photo is from Nibs.com)

 

Pen: Sailor King of Pen in Green Urushi with a King Eagle nib ground down by Mr. John Mottishaw to have sharper, thick horizontal and thin vertical lines.

Ink: J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor

Paper: Tomoe River (White)

[Tas]

What a return, what a nib !

[SNAK]

Thanks Tas, good to see you.

[TheRealMikeDr]

Today I'll be using the Delta Dolcevita and the Kaigelu 316 :

 

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p799/sandygriff/FullSizeRender%207_zpseji0zpol.jpg

 

Go big and bold or go home!!

[Rainyink]

 

Using my new Nikko G nib. Can anyone tell me which song this quote is from? Here is a hint: the author is J R R Tolkien.

[FOUR X FOUR]

I'd like to be using my new, black Delta horsepower. It arrived at my house, yesterday, but I'm driving up to New York. I'll just have to wait until I get home to break in that harmonic nib. Lol

[akustyk]

Just a silly test phrase from an old penmanship book, and a handsome Snorkel

 

[eliweisz]

Been getting into using these pens for daily writing stuff. Toying with the idea of writing fiction by hand these days. The Great Gatsby was written with a fountain pen, by hand. Worth a shot, one never knows.

 

So, here is the pen I am using this evening. A gift from a fellow FPN member, and I wanted to let them know I am using the pen and loving it!

Beautiful. Go on with a novel, the pen won't let you down!

 

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That's what I want - same colour, but different nib.

 

I am eagerly waiting for the week to end, it's one of those weeks unfortunately. So, to get my mind off what I should be doing, I have popped back onto FPN and this thread is the first one that I always check. It's lovely to gawk at all the pretty inks and pens and handwriting samples. Always puts me in a more relaxed, chilled mood. And that's what I need, because if I am going to procrastinate, I am going to do it right.

 

This is one of the pens I have inked up at the moment.

 

 

The King Eagle nib was ground down by Mr. Mottishaw to be sharper and to have the writing characteristics of thick horizontal and thin vertical lines. It is a beautiful, crisp and very wet nib just the way I like them. It is one of my regularly picked up writers.

 

 

Pen: Sailor King of Pen in Green Urushi with a King Eagle nib ground down by Mr. John Mottishaw to have sharper, thick horizontal and thin vertical lines.

Ink: J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor

Paper: Tomoe River (White)

Now that's what I call a big comeback! Amazing beauty. Have a great weekend.

 

Today I'll be using the Delta Dolcevita and the Kaigelu 316 :

 

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p799/sandygriff/FullSizeRender%207_zpseji0zpol.jpg

 

Go big and bold or go home!!

 

My Dolcevita and K316 say hello

 

And now - something not so new. Since these photographs had been taken, I replaced the Medium nib with 1.1 stub. Both write flawlessly.

http://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8876/28683075221_72d37d18d6_c.jpg

 

http://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8167/28145047033_7f5b984d92_c.jpg

[Tomasbjornsson]

Late night drawing. This is going to be one of the prices in a parcel game at our yearly family get together taking place this weekend.

 

Drawn with the Platinum Century 3776 and De Atramentis archive black ink.

[akustyk]

Late night drawing. This is going to be one of the prices in a parcel game at our yearly family get together taking place this weekend.

 

Drawn with the Platinum Century 3776 and De Atramentis archive black ink.

 

That's a fantastic drawing! Your technique for shading is really effective.

 

 

 

And now - something not so new. Since these photographs had been taken, I replaced the Medium nib with 1.1 stub. Both write flawlessly.

http://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8876/28683075221_72d37d18d6_c.jpg

 

http://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8167/28145047033_7f5b984d92_c.jpg

I haven't seen this pen before. Is it a regular edition? It looks like a vintage pen. Beautiful.

 

Today I'll be using the Delta Dolcevita and the Kaigelu 316 :

 

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p799/sandygriff/FullSizeRender%207_zpseji0zpol.jpg

 

Go big and bold or go home!!

Both pens look fantastic. It's really cool seeing these pens together, visually both appear to be of the same class, despite the prices difference.

[eliweisz]

 

http://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8876/28683075221_72d37d18d6_c.jpg

 

 

I haven't seen this pen before. Is it a regular edition? It looks like a vintage pen. Beautiful.

 

As far as I know, it's a part of the regular Classic Sport collection. Kaweco list it on their website along with another chased version, the Chess. My Guilloche was bought from Cult Pens (UK).

[SNAK]

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Using my new Nikko G nib. Can anyone tell me which song this quote is from? Here is a hint: the author is J R R Tolkien.

All That is Gold Does Not Glitter, of course!

I have the same Tachikawa pen holder too! I like its length (or the shortness I should say).

 

Just a silly test phrase from an old penmanship book, and a handsome Snorkel

 

And your handwriting is very handsome too!

 

Now that's what I call a big comeback! Amazing beauty. Have a great weekend.

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And now - something not so new. Since these photographs had been taken, I replaced the Medium nib with 1.1 stub. Both write flawlessly.

http://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8876/28683075221_72d37d18d6_c.jpg

Thanks Eli, I certainly need a good weekend just about now. I've never seen that Kaweco Sport, either. Do you still use your Lilliput Wave? Mine has started to develop some corrosion-like discolouration on the section too, which I don't mind, instead I consider it added character/patina.

 

Late night drawing. This is going to be one of the prices in a parcel game at our yearly family get together taking place this weekend.

 

Drawn with the Platinum Century 3776 and De Atramentis archive black ink.

 

Beautiful hatching and crosshatching! Your characters always look so likeable! I am a big fan of yours.

[Tas]

Late night drawing. This is going to be one of the prices in a parcel game at our yearly family get together taking place this weekend.

 

Drawn with the Platinum Century 3776 and De Atramentis archive black ink.

 

Gorgeous !

 

I am a big fan of yours.

 

Same, more please . . .

[flummoxed]

Late night drawing. This is going to be one of the prices in a parcel game at our yearly family get together taking place this weekend.

 

Drawn with the Platinum Century 3776 and De Atramentis archive black ink.

The sketch looks amazing! Love the hatching.

[eliweisz]

Besides the epic photo as always, I was surprised by the post! The writing is beautiful and the ink doubly so. Thanks for sharing! I must confess my EDC needs work - for now I can't leave home without 5 or more pens... Currently in rotation:

 

ASA Trans Nauka with KWZ Honey (1.1 Jowo)

Pilot Falcon with Iroshizuku Syo-ro (SF)

Lamy Vista with Dark Lilac (1.5)

Sailor Progear Slim Starburst Galaxy with Iroshizuku Kon-peki (M)

Pilot Custom Heritage 92 with KWZ Burgundy (F)

 

How many do you get by with?

Right now I've got quite a lot of inked pens (see my signature below), but there's a good excuse for that - I'm at home, recovering after some minor surgery. Usually my EDC consists of no more than six pens. There are some obvious favourites, rarely leaving the rotation - like this understated Parker, for example:

http://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7720/28480954920_1b36647afe_c.jpg

 

http://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8555/28480958960_0831065d4c_c.jpg

 

 

 

Late night drawing. This is going to be one of the prices in a parcel game at our yearly family get together taking place this weekend.

 

Drawn with the Platinum Century 3776 and De Atramentis archive black ink.

Great drawing. A decent prize!

 

Thanks Eli, I certainly need a good weekend just about now. I've never seen that Kaweco Sport, either. Do you still use your Lilliput Wave? Mine has started to develop some corrosion-like discolouration on the section too, which I don't mind, instead I consider it added character/patina.

 

Of course I use the Liliput! Same corrosion/patina story here, also on the section, but I don't give a damn. Love this little pen.

Edited August 5, 2016 by eliweisz

[MoInk]

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