What pen(s) are you using today?

[Driften]

I got some Sheaffer cartridges today so I inked my childhood fountain pen. I never used it much all those years ago. I was surprised in how good this little pen actually is.

[Surlyprof]

It seemed appropriate today to use the Leonardo Magico prototype I picked up at the San Francisco pen show this year.  I had just received an email from Leonardo about the release of their new Magico, the Vista.

 

Now I know the name of my prototype pen.  I’m just surprised they didn’t release the blue… or offer a gold nib.  I just adore this pen!

 

Leonardo Momento Magico “Vista” prototype in what I believe is Blue Hawaii resin with rose gold hardware and 14k medium nib.  Smoothest writing pen I own.

[ParramattaPaul]

1 hour ago, georgeb said:

Okay, I retract my comment.

No need. 😉

[kazoolaw]

7 hours ago, Pete of Killeen said:

Ive been experimenting more with the Platinum 3776 Century.  It had been writing nicely---I really like very much how it presents my cursive.--BUT--

it had been faint and rather what I'd call dry.  So today I held the pen slightly rotated counter clock wise...and lo and behold...more prominent wetter ink.

Put a photo of my currently inked 6 pens in the photography section of the forums.

Enjoying a 4 day weekend here.

A most handsome pen.

[Wil D]

Pelikan 120

[RedPie]

Jiaxiang JD with Sailor Blue Black and Pelikan Twist with Edelstein Golden Lapis.

[Wil D]

Pelikan P25 black

[Pete of Killeen]

9 hours ago, kazoolaw said:

A most handsome pen.

Thankyou! I saw a colelction on here yesterday of all 3776s; was really nice.

[Doug C]

9 hours ago, kazoolaw said:

A most handsome pen.

Are you sure it's not an oblique nib?

[Carrau]

Santini Nonagon Blackberry ebonite with bronze trim and outstanding cursive italic nib, inked with D’Atramentis Black Currant.

[gregamckinney]

Pilot Custom 823 with Omas Roma 2000 Blue

Bexley Owners Club in "prototype" red resin under the sterling overlay, filled with Omas Vespucci Red

Pelikan M910 Yellow Toledo with Kobe 45 (murky green)

 

greg

[Doug C]

50 minutes ago, gregamckinney said:

Pilot Custom 823 with Omas Roma 2000 Blue

Bexley Owners Club in "prototype" red resin under the sterling overlay, filled with Omas Vespucci Red

Pelikan M910 Yellow Toledo with Kobe 45 (murky green)

 

greg

Greg,

I have the same Bexley in ss and black. The silver design (which I believe Howard called 'brains') was supposed to oxidize. Mine never did. Did yours?

[gregamckinney]

Hi @Doug C,

I have this pen in both the red and the black and never had any oxidation at all.  Not sure why not.  Rhodium plated maybe?

 

greg

[Mechanical]

20 hours ago, Pete of Killeen said:

Ive been experimenting more with the Platinum 3776 Century.  It had been writing nicely---I really like very much how it presents my cursive.--BUT--

it had been faint and rather what I'd call dry.  So today I held the pen slightly rotated counter clock wise...and lo and behold...more prominent wetter ink.

 

Well, you’ve solved the mystery!  

 

And that is sure a good looking pen.  Does it have a bit of heft to it?  Or pretty light in the hand?

[Misfit]

Today’s pen will be a Pilot Mama Kakuno in honor of my Mom.  I miss her so much. The pen has a M nib, and a Pilot black ink cartridge. It’s the first time I’ve used this pen. 

[langere]

A black Parker Sonnet, inked with Kurotake Shinkon. A pen a student of mine gave me as a gift after the class was over.  I usually prefer somewhat flashier pens, but this one has sentimental value.

 

Erick

[inkstainedruth]

Today it's been the Pelikan M120 Iconic Blue, M nib, still with Edelstein Star Ruby; and the Parker 51 Vac (T6 date code), F, nib, finishing a fill of vintage Quink Permanent Blue Black.

Plus a black Sharpie, to cross out my name and address a QR code and write "VOID" on the attached write-in ballot application on a couple of stupee political flyers....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Pete of Killeen]

5 hours ago, Mechanical said:

 

Well, you’ve solved the mystery!  

 

And that is sure a good looking pen.  Does it have a bit of heft to it?  Or pretty light in the hand?

Seems light to me!

[Driften]

Today for me is my Sheaffer 330 Quasi-Imperial with M nib. It came in the mail today from Peyton Street pens. I wish it was a little thicker and heavier, but there is nothing wrong with it and it sits well in a shirt pocket. Overall it's a nice pen I'm going to enjoy using.

[Just J]

2 hours ago, Pete of Killeen said:

Seems light to me!

Interesting. I've wondered if there's some kind of standard others might go by (or consider) in weight preference. For me, 30-grams is the breaking point between light & heavy, & over time has been the deal-breaker on several pens I've considered buying.