I got this pen today

[Surlyprof]

21 minutes ago, The Elevator said:

Indeed it does—the chrome matches the shiny clip and finials perfectly, and makes for a subtle contrast of only two colors. Most of my other pens have 3 or more colors visible on the body because of different materials all over the place, but this one is so effortlessly elegant.

 

I agree and congratulations on such a beautiful find.  I was hoping that Lamy would be coming out with a fun new color for the Studio so I could get the chrome section (which I like for the balance and feel in addition to the aesthetics).  However, it sounds like they may be going with pink (rose) which I have no interest in.  That, combined with the inspiration of your beautiful pen, will definitely provide the incentive to order that chrome section from The Pen Company soon.  Besides, Alan seems like a really nice guy and treated me very well when I ordered last time.

 

[PithyProlix]

4 hours ago, Pale.Ink.Tom said:

Would you agree the nib itself is designed to eliminate any form of flex and line variation? (commonly termed - a nail)

 

I have never tried this particular model but I have a few other Pilot models with this type of nib design. Some are pretty flexible, others nails, but all very good writers. None I have are really flexible though. Hard to tell how flexible it will be until you try it. 

 

It's the same with Pilot's 'fingernail' type nibs. Many are nails but, every once in a while, I find very flexible ones. Except for the Falcon fingernail nibs, which are quite flexible but fairly rare, the early ones tend to be more flexible but, still, probably more nails than not. 

[inkstainedruth]

Not a pen, but the (hopefully just temporary) replacement cap for my French Blue Safari.  Wasn't expecting it for at least another week, maybe longer (it was coming from an eBay vendor in the UK), but I'm happy it arrived *before* I was set to go out of town.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[VersoFolio]

6 hours ago, PithyProlix said:

 

I have never tried this particular model but I have a few other Pilot models with this type of nib design. Some are pretty flexible, others nails, but all very good writers. None I have are really flexible though. Hard to tell how flexible it will be until you try it. 

 

It's the same with Pilot's 'fingernail' type nibs. Many are nails but, every once in a while, I find very flexible ones. Except for the Falcon fingernail nibs, which are quite flexible but fairly rare, the early ones tend to be more flexible but, still, probably more nails than not. 

 

 

I have searched for a good example of the type of nib and found Cronicas Estilograficas with a reference by Bruno Taut.

Thank you Bruno. (I hope it's ok to illustrate using your photo)

 

Such a good pic of both steel and 14K nibs from the 'Super' range.

Bruno explains the 77 was one of this range and that pens with steel nibs may be linked to the Pilot manufacturing in Brasil.

 

I suppose what fascinates me most is a nib with a fold along the middle! A 'spine'? if I may call it that. (Is it basic geometry or physics)?

Any downward pressure on the tip would compress the tines more tightly together and lock rather than 'splay' apart thereby restricting any line variation.

 

 

 

 

I would like to acknowledge "Chequered Past" for this image I have found advertising my pen model.

 

"Pilot 77 with a new, angled pen point in place of the usual convex type"

 

Cheers, P.I.Tom

[PithyProlix]

4 hours ago, Pale.Ink.Tom said:

 

 

I have searched for a good example of the type of nib and found Cronicas Estilograficas with a reference by Bruno Taut.

Thank you Bruno. (I hope it's ok to illustrate using your photo)

 

Such a good pic of both steel and 14K nibs from the 'Super' range.

Bruno explains the 77 was one of this range and that pens with steel nibs may be linked to the Pilot manufacturing in Brasil.

 

I suppose what fascinates me most is a nib with a fold along the middle! A 'spine'? if I may call it that. (Is it basic geometry or physics)?

Any downward pressure on the tip would compress the tines more tightly together and lock rather than 'splay' apart thereby restricting any line variation.

 

 

 

 

I would like to acknowledge "Chequered Past" for this image I have found advertising my pen model.

 

"Pilot 77 with a new, angled pen point in place of the usual convex type"

 

Cheers, P.I.Tom

 

Note that pressure is applied at the tip (the vertex of the triangle, if you will), not the sides, and the tips of the tines will move away from each other as the nib flexes. No different from a conventional nib, really. The flexibility (or stiffness) is more a function of the metallurgy, I believe.

 

The ad is a good find. The ones I see here in Thailand have a sticker that says "77G2" and I recall a variety of nice barrel & section colors (but I can't remember if they have matching caps or metal caps).

 

Here's a short thread, which I bet you've already seen:

 

 

[Surlyprof]

After much hand-wringing I finally purchased my first Schon Pocket Six.  I wasn't excited about the current colors in his Build-Your-Own offerings so I went for it and bought the Purple Yam color I liked more as well as an extra copper section for contrast and to provide a little more front weight.  It just showed up and I absolutely love it.  Since it came with a matching section, I was able to compare how the pen feels with either an aluminum curved section or a copper ridged one.  I'm glad I went all in with the ridged copper section.  The extra grip diameter feels better to me and I really like it slightly front weighted for sketching.  I’ll try to post a comparison of it in contrast to my Gravitas titanium pocket pen once I’ve used it for a while.  Love ‘em both but VERY different pens.

 

[VersoFolio]

9 hours ago, PithyProlix said:

Note that pressure is applied at the tip (the vertex of the triangle, if you will), not the sides, and the tips of the tines will move away from each other as the nib flexes. No different from a conventional nib, really. The flexibility (or stiffness) is more a function of the metallurgy, I believe.

 

The ad is a good find. The ones I see here in Thailand have a sticker that says "77G2" and I recall a variety of nice barrel & section colors (but I can't remember if they have matching caps or metal caps).

 

 

It has been fun exploring these particulars and peculiarities of the Pilot 77 with you @PithyProlix

Thank you

Now I'm certain I will recognize another, or any of the Pilot Super range, in the future. 

 

This simple study and research plays a vital part in the pleasure of my hobby.

To become a little more knowledgeable about the design and technology of my own small collection is a very rewarding experience.

It doesn't matter which pen as long as I am learning new skills and practices.

 

With the accelerating pace of life in general having a small collection to care for gives me the impression of 'stepping out of time'.

 

I hope things are well with you in Changmai, Thailand today @PithyProlix

 

P.I.Tom

 

 

[Misfit]

I got the TWSBI Eco cerulean blue pen today. The Lilac version asked for it to come and join it.  
 

[Misfit]

That’s an attractive pen @Surlyprof

[AmandaW]

1 minute ago, Misfit said:

I got the TWSBI Eco cerulean blue pen today. The Lilac version asked for it to come and join it.  
 

The ink in the lilac seems to match the blue pen. 🙂

[Misfit]

@AmandaW  the ink in the Lilac was Diamine Aurora Borealis. 
 

By the way, I didn’t go to the courthouse to deal with the property tax on the van today. I knew the Eco was arriving.  Perhaps I wanted to separate new pen days, if I decide, and it’s there, to get the Retro 51 Stealth Black at the retail store.  Oh! The store answered the chat on their website. They have one in stock. If it’s meant to be, the pen will be there tomorrow. 

[Paul-in-SF]

For those who like short caps, this pen that arrived today may be the one for you: 

 

 

This is a Franklin-Christoph model 25 Eclipse. I thought it looked cute in this photo (this is their photo). It turns out there are a couple of things I don't think I like much, although time and writing will tell. First, it's a stick pen, although it is about 12 mm thick so holding it to write with doesn't seem like a problem. Second, and more important, the semi-hooded nib means I have to dip a significant portion of the section (which is fairly long at 34 mm) into the ink bottle, which turned out to be a messy proposition. Also the threads immediately stained with ink, which may or may not be cleanable. Finally, for the OCD among us, the clip is permanently fixed in relationship to the nib, and on my pen they are not perfectly aligned. I got a Nagahara fine cursive italic nib, which is very nice to write with, although a little sharp in the corners. 

 

Anyway, I have written a paragraph or so with it, and while I'm writing I tend to forget about that other stuff, so maybe i will end up liking it. Bonus: you can post the cap under the clip. 

[Misfit]

@Paul-in-SF I have two model 31 Omnis pens from F-C. They have the recessed nibs too. So I fill them by filling the converter directly. 
 

I’ve wondered about the Eclipse pen because of the name. 

[Paul-in-SF]

11 hours ago, Misfit said:

@Paul-in-SF I have two model 31 Omnis pens from F-C. They have the recessed nibs too. So I fill them by filling the converter directly. 
 

I’ve wondered about the Eclipse pen because of the name. 

 

Thanks for the idea, I don't think I've ever filled a pen that way. Maybe I would also get a more full fill that way.

 

About the name, I suspect it has no particular significance, just a name that sounds significant. 

[Scrawler]

On 3/1/2023 at 9:01 AM, Surlyprof said:

After much hand-wringing I finally purchased my first Schon Pocket Six.  I wasn't excited about the current colors in his Build-Your-Own offerings so I went for it and bought the Purple Yam color I liked more as well as an extra copper section for contrast and to provide a little more front weight.  It just showed up and I absolutely love it.  Since it came with a matching section, I was able to compare how the pen feels with either an aluminum curved section or a copper ridged one.  I'm glad I went all in with the ridged copper section.  The extra grip diameter feels better to me and I really like it slightly front weighted for sketching.  I’ll try to post a comparison of it in contrast to my Gravitas titanium pocket pen once I’ve used it for a while.  Love ‘em both but VERY different pens.

 

Very nice. I have taken notice of Schon since I learned about their Monoc nib. Absolutely amazing anodizing job on your pen.

[Misfit]

I shopped at a retail store today, and bought a fountain pen. 
 

It’s a Retro 51 Stealth Black fountain pen. 

[Surlyprof]

21 hours ago, Scrawler said:

Absolutely amazing anodizing job on your pen

I agree.  It is even more beautiful in person.  Schon Dsgn had a note area when you are ordering.  I didn’t want to risk being too picky but I added a note asking, “If there are lighter and darker pen bodies, I’d prefer a darker one.”  When it arrived, someone had hand written a note on the packing slip, “Customer would prefer a darker pen.” and that’s exactly what I received. Such personal service was really impressive.  Highly recommended!

[Mark from Yorkshire]

A couple of Cross Fountain pens a Bailey in red and a Calais in blue. Both are currently running cross cartridges 

[Surlyprof]

On 2/28/2023 at 11:10 AM, The Elevator said:

the chrome matches the shiny clip and finials perfectly, and makes for a subtle contrast of only two colors. Most of my other pens have 3 or more colors visible on the body because of different materials all over the place, but this one is so effortlessly elegant

Although it would introduce a touch of gold into the aesthetic mix, I can highly recommend the benefits of springing for the z55 nib.  It has elevated the Studio writing experience into the smoothest pen I own.  Even smoother than my 2000 (both f nibs).  If the gold is too much, their z58 nib uses rose gold.

[Nellie]

My newest pen - after what has felt like a looong wait (and unfortunately without a converter although the shop had assured me it'd come with one) and a pic with my favourite, which it will eventually have to replace. In the area of the section that I grip it's not much slimmer, fortunately!

Soo excited!