Don't Just Tell Us About The Pen You're Using *show* Us!, 2017

[parkerwasmyfirstlove]

Not posted a photo here for ages.

 

Here is my trusty work horse

For me, this is an all around winner. An utter joy to write with and even better to sketch with. I can't recommend this pen highly enough.

 

http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_malta_close_up_namisu_nova_titanium_ef_nib.jpeg

Pen: Namisu Nova with its dreamlike Titanium EF nib by Bock.

Ink: A mix.

Paper: Cass Art 300gsm Watercolour.

Verrry nice Tas. So you would recommend a titanium nib?

[Tas]

Verrry nice Tas. So you would recommend a titanium nib?

 

Without a moment's hesitation.

 

Its behaviour is difficult to describe. Springy when you want some expression, firm when you don't.

The tipping material is probably the same as the other Bock nibs, but it has just the slightest hint of feedback. Aurora style. Never a hard start. Never a leak - and it gets carted around everywhere.

My only gripe if I had one would be that it's not really an EF. The reverse line however is an XXF so I don't complain.

 

 

You would love it . . . and then we'd get to see even more of your wonderful artworks.

 

I worked out at the time of purchase it was cheaper to buy a whole Namisu Nova than it was to buy the nib from Bock.

 

Go on . . . . . you know it makes sense

[cksmy]

I debated for some time whether or not to ink this pen as it is my pride and joy but I finally caved in and now I'm enjoying it even more than before! I'm still working on my writing technique to improve and better it every day!

[friedrichwild]

I debated for some time whether or not to ink this pen as it is my pride and joy but I finally caved in and now I'm enjoying it even more than before! I'm still working on my writing technique to improve and better it every day!

You did the right thing! Now you can fully enjoy this beauty!

[Ian the Jock]

I debated for some time whether or not to ink this pen as it is my pride and joy but I finally caved in and now I'm enjoying it even more than before! I'm still working on my writing technique to improve and better it every day!

You'll be keeping it forever and ever, so using it is the right way to go.

Actually owning and using such a magnificent piece of art must be an incredible feeling.

 

Far too often such breathtaking pens are locked away, never to be used, which is such a shame.

 

Geez a shot o' yer pen, go on, pleeeeeease.

 

Or even just another look at it would suffice.

 

Ian

[cksmy]

You'll be keeping it forever and ever, so using it is the right way to go.

Actually owning and using such a magnificent piece of art must be an incredible feeling.

 

Far too often such breathtaking pens are locked away, never to be used, which is such a shame.

 

Geez a shot o' yer pen, go on, pleeeeeease.

 

Or even just another look at it would suffice.

 

Ian

[parkerwasmyfirstlove]

^^^^ This is a beauty

[bobje]

 

Wingsung 698 with a modified fine nib, Monteverde red velvet ink, Staples ivory 25-pound paper

[Ian the Jock]

Beautiful writing Bob, and the pen doesn't look too shabby either.

Ian

[max dog]

My pens inked today

Parker 61, M, MB Mystery Black

MB 146, EF, MB Toffee Brown

Pelikan M200, Italic, MB Lucky Orange

Edited September 4, 2017 by max dog

[AAAndrew]

Glad to see y'all are keeping up the tradition of great pens, beautiful writing. Been away too long being too busy.

 

[Inky.Fingers]

It is not easy giving up on FPs.

[Occipital Lobe]

Aurora Optima, Nero Perla - PR DC Supershow Blue

http://i.imgur.com/NGOBVl2.jpg

[pictogramax]

Not posted a photo here for ages.

 

Here is my trusty work horse

For me, this is an all around winner. An utter joy to write with and even better to sketch with. I can't recommend this pen highly enough.

 

http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_malta_close_up_namisu_nova_titanium_ef_nib.jpeg

Pen: Namisu Nova with its dreamlike Titanium EF nib by Bock.

Ink: A mix.

Paper: Cass Art 300gsm Watercolour.

 

Beautiful!

I'm debating with myself should I get Titanium EF for drawing and here is your sketch and very favorable opinion.

Guess I'll have to spring for one :-)

Have you maybe used Pilot's FA nib? If so, how would you compare them?

[pictogramax]

Yesterday I finished an illustration with my Pilot Custom Heritage 912 FA nib:

 

http://www.pictogramax.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PICTOGRAMAX-2017-LE-BALLET-ENCRAGE-04.jpg

http://www.pictogramax.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PICTOGRAMAX-2017-LE-BALLET-ENCRAGE-05.jpg

http://www.pictogramax.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PICTOGRAMAX-2017-LE-BALLET-ENCRAGE-03.jpg

Additional images here: http://www.pictogramax.com/le-ballet/

[Tas]

Yesterday I finished an illustration with my Pilot Custom Heritage 912 FA nib:

 

 

http://www.pictogramax.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PICTOGRAMAX-2017-LE-BALLET-ENCRAGE-05.jpg

 

Additional images here: http://www.pictogramax.com/le-ballet/

 

Stunning work, yet again. I'm a massive fan

 

 

Beautiful!

I'm debating with myself should I get Titanium EF for drawing and here is your sketch and very favorable opinion.

Guess I'll have to spring for one :-)

Have you maybe used Pilot's FA nib? If so, how would you compare them?

 

Never used an FA nib but have seen video reviews that compare it to the Falcon SF nib and depict it as very similar. I adore my Falcon. The Nova with titanium nib isn't quite as flexible (I don't think it's meant to be) but does produce a finer line. The whole package though makes for a really rewarding time spent together .

 

You'll love it.

 

 

[pictogramax]

 

Stunning work, yet again. I'm a massive fan

 

 

Never used an FA nib but have seen video reviews that compare it to the Falcon SF nib and depict it as very similar. I adore my Falcon. The Nova with titanium nib isn't quite as flexible (I don't think it's meant to be) but does produce a finer line. The whole package though makes for a really rewarding time spent together .

 

You'll love it.

 

 

Thank you!

 

Just for clarification, when you say Titanium EF produces a finer line, you compare it with Falcon SF nib, right? Not Falcon SEF?

 

The more I research Titanium EF, the more I'm itching to get one :-) The extreme flexibility is not that important, I'm looking more to specific softness everybody seem to love.

 

And I see one can get just a nib at Goulets for not much money, so I'm running out of excuses :-)

 

On a sidenote, that Namisu Nova seems equally interesting, but it's a shame it does not post. Looks just a tad short for long use unposted.

[Tas]

Thank you!

 

Just for clarification, when you say Titanium EF produces a finer line, you compare it with Falcon SF nib, right? Not Falcon SEF?

 

The more I research Titanium EF, the more I'm itching to get one :-) The extreme flexibility is not that important, I'm looking more to specific softness everybody seem to love.

 

And I see one can get just a nib at Goulets for not much money, so I'm running out of excuses :-)

 

On a sidenote, that Namisu Nova seems equally interesting, but it's a shame it does not post. Looks just a tad short for long use unposted.

Yes. Comparison is with an SF, NOT an SEF.

 

The Nova will post (I just tried it for you) and stay posted, provided you're not flinging the pen around a lot.

I never post and have not tired with long sketching sessions. In fact the Nova is really really comfy and manages to be both a gorgeous writer of letters & note taker yet a stunning sketcher. Not too many of my pens can carry that torch.

 

. . . my name is Tas and I love my Namisu Nova Ti.

 

I'll stop now.

[pictogramax]

Thanks again!

 

In the meantime I found some reviews with Nova posted which agrees with your experiment :-)

 

Guess on their site Namisu advises against it as being all metal it might scratch the body.

[Ink_Chick]

Sketching a cereal monster for the kids today with my Bexley Prometheus (F) in ebonite and a cartridge of Diamine Saddle Brown. Now I'm also going to write a letter with it

Fun and impressive work!