True Writer Pen Collection - So Far

[donnweinberg]

And, like you all, I’m very pleased that Levenger restored (most, if not all) of the history.  Now, we can check our collections against the history and, if so inclined, try to find what we don’t already own but want (including from the after-market).

[Misfit]

If only more fountain pen users were aware of the True Writer fountain pens. 
 

Retro 51 made a way to convert fountain pens to rollerballs. I contacted them about making a way to turn rollerballs into fountain pens. Their response was “unfortunately, we only have the Tornado Fountain pen to rollerball kit available at this time”.

 

It’s disappointing US pen companies have more rollerball pens than fountain pens. Saves money I guess. 

[Misfit]

On 10/30/2024 at 7:36 PM, Carguy said:

Also I have said I was gonna try Circa for years and still haven’t pulled the trigger….am I missing something here? Is the paper really good with fountain pens?

I find their paper works for my writing style. I noticed a difference between my brother’s and my writing with the same pen and paper. I think I write with less pressure vs my brother. 

[Misfit]

The Kyoto Circa discs arrived today. I plan to use them with the Letter size Circa that was my first Circa. It has reversible covers, and is currently on the Pumpkin side. The other side is, I think, Sunrise or Sunset, with more red to the color. I’ll keep the Pumpkin side because the Kyoto discs will go better with that side. 

[AmandaW]

17 minutes ago, Misfit said:

The Kyoto Circa discs arrived today. I plan to use them with the Letter size Circa that was my first Circa. It has reversible covers, and is currently on the Pumpkin side. The other side is, I think, Sunrise or Sunset, with more red to the color. I’ll keep the Pumpkin side because the Kyoto discs will go better with that side. 

Will you post a photo? I have no idea what these things are and very curious.

[Misfit]

1 minute ago, AmandaW said:

Will you post a photo? I have no idea what these things are and very curious.

For you, yes of course I will. I’m watching the Chiefs game now. Still I could probably change out discs while doing that. The Circa is like Office Depot/Max Tul and Staples Arc (I think that’s what they call it). 

[Misfit]

Here is the Circa with original 3/4” black discs. 
 

 

The Pumpkin side has some wear. The Kyoto 1” discs are more of a match to this side. 
 

 

The Kyoto discs contrast a bit with the Sunrise side. Since the plastic ruler, and three plastic holders/folders don’t need to be messed with often, I need to choose the right side to use. 
 

 

Maybe it Sunrise’s turn this time.  What do you think @AmandaW or anyone else who reads this before I decide. I haven’t put the paper and folder's in it yet. Must choose the outside cover first. 

[AmandaW]

I think the contrasty Sunrise looks fun.

 

Thankyou for the pictures and education.

[Misfit]

The nice thing about disc notebooks is you can easily move papers and put them in different order. A punch is sold to add mushroom shaped “holes” to anything else you might want to add. I’ve found you can use Tul items with Circa, and visa versa. 
 

Sunrise side won, and now that it is put back together, it likely needs more paper as the 1” discs allow for more to be put into the notebook. I have backup paper for the Junior size, but not the letter size. Sometimes eBay has good deals on Circa paper. 
 

I checked eBay, and not so great for Letter size right now. I think after I vote tomorrow, I could go to Office Depot, and see what they have. I checked the website, and there are options. I like some of the Circa items, but they are more expensive, and the shipping costs would apply.