Thread: Fountain Pens

film on, man...

The lefties may want to try noodler's ink. They use a wierd kind of ink that reacts with the cellulose to dry instantly. Well, it doesn't "dry" in the conventional sense, but because the ink bonds with the cellulose there's nothing to smear. As an added benefit it doesn't run if the paper gets wet. And it flows beautifully because it doesn't rely on volatility for fast-drying, so it's not prone to drying or clogging.

I used and liked the inexpensive Shaeffer cartridge ink FPs years ago, never had the pleasure of using a higher quality one. It's always seemed easier for me to write with a pen that doesn't require much pressure, unlike my wife who can sign her name equally well with just about anything that makes a mark on paper.

Some of the Lamy and Pelikan pens are looking good to me after reading this thread and poking around some FP sites. These forums can get expensive!

Originally Posted by mparker762

The lefties may want to try noodler's ink. They use a wierd kind of ink that reacts with the cellulose to dry instantly. Well, it doesn't "dry" in the conventional sense, but because the ink bonds with the cellulose there's nothing to smear. As an added benefit it doesn't run if the paper gets wet. And it flows beautifully because it doesn't rely on volatility for fast-drying, so it's not prone to drying or clogging.

Noodler's ink will be good for everyone, in just about any FP. I think you've got the right idea about it being especially good for lefties.

The ink from the Waterman long cartridges definitely runs too much for my tastes.. I'll have to look into Noodler's then.

Anything else that lefties need to know before taking the FP plunge? Nib styles?

I bought a Waterman Phileas with my Christmas money and couldn't be more pleased. I got it at Office Depot in town, but the box was mismarked; I wanted fine but it had a medium point. I went to both branches of Office Depot in town to exchange it, but found all boxes marked fine were actually medium points. I tried for a couple weeks to get used to the medium, but still didn't like it as well. I sent it to Waterman Repair Division in WI and they changed the nib for me to a fine at no charge. I'm as impressed with their customer service as I am with the pen. I used to own a Mount Blanc 18K nib Diplomat and frankly I like this inexpensive Waterman better!

I'm also very fond of my other two cheapie fountain pens, a Parker 21 (cheap version of their 51 that I bought in the '70s, and a Scheaffer "No Nonsense" cartridge fountain pen.

This IS a fountain pen but.......

http://www.business-supply.com/dispo...ml?src=bizrate




doesn't it defeat the purpose of using a FP??

Originally Posted by tryphon

I started collecting fountain pens at age 18, in 1968 and now have a collection of 2,000 pens. In addition, I distribute pens from Italy and the Far East and have the largest pen care and repair catalog on the web at http://www.tryphon.it/catalogo.htm
Believe me, pens are even more addictive than shaving stuff!!!

oh, yeah, I know your catalog from the FPN. I've been thinking about dropping you a note for some silicone, for the pistons on my 140...

cheers,
Nenad

Originally Posted by steve

This IS a fountain pen but.......

http://www.business-supply.com/dispo...ml?src=bizrate




doesn't it defeat the purpose of using a FP??

While not a great fountain pen, it is a nice pen to try out at a cheap price. I keep them at my office. The Pilot Varsity pen gives you an idea of what using a fountain pen is all about.

RT