Thread: Fountain Pens

Razors, fountain pens, pocket watches.....Gentlemen, we are truly Renaissance Men. Having said that, promise me that none of you lads will start talking about tobacco-snuff boxes, walking canes or Barristers' wigs!

Originally Posted by wvbias

Now all we need is for someone to start talking about
pocket watches.



Terry

Well, I was thinking the same thing.

Originally Posted by gzb10

Razors, fountain pens, pocket watches.....Gentlemen, we are truly Renaissance Men. Having said that, promise me that none of you lads will start talking about tobacco-snuff boxes, walking canes or Barristers' wigs!

Doh! and I love walking canes too. Especially the ones with the sword hidden in them.

...And I had just well-powdered my Wig in preparation for the night's festivities!

James.

I think I'm the odd guy out here ---- straight razor shaving is the only retro thing I do -- and the appeal for me was not because it was retro but because it takes skill and because it's a little macho and difficult ---- am I alone or do I have to start using fountain pens and such? Will I be discovered soon and booted from the forum? Is that the SRP Gestapo knocking at my door? Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more. Who can it be now? Who can it be now?


Justin

Justin - I favor carrots over the stick approach so here it goes:

Try a good fountain pen, I think you might like it

If you enjoy the razor gliding over your face, I don't see why you wouldn't take fancy to the pen flowing smoothly over the page. It also takes some skill to use one

Not so sure about the macho factor of a pen - but seeing your photo I don't think you'd be mistaken for a "girlie man" even in a tutu

Cheers
Ivo

Hey Justin --

If you start using pocket watches and fountain pens, you may just end up looking like this.

However, I'd prefer to dress like this every day (no joke). I actually looked similar to this on my wedding day (minus the cane)

http://walternelson.com/manners.html

Originally Posted by gzb10

Razors, fountain pens, pocket watches.....Gentlemen, we are truly Renaissance Men. Having said that, promise me that none of you lads will start talking about tobacco-snuff boxes, walking canes or Barristers' wigs!

You're not paying attention. I've already mentioned walking-sticks. I have about a dozen of them. I have one wooden snuff box with a sliding lid, though I usually use the little box the nasal snuff comes in. No barristers wig, however I've worn that sort of thing in period plays.

Originally Posted by izlat

Come on, I am getting the urge to buy some pens I always wanted to try... Sailor 1911 being one of them, iirc the model... Some Danitrio...

Cheers
Ivo

Ivo, for a while I had a Sailor 1911. I'd heard about their reputation for nib-quality and I wanted to try one. I had it fitted with a "music" nib (basically a very broad stub). It was absolutely fantastic - without a doubt the smoothest nib I've ever tried. A joy to write with. I eventually sold it because the pen was just a bit too big to feel comforatble in my hand. But I do miss that nib!

Interestingly, I must not be the only one who wanted a somewhat smaller pen; they now make a smaller size 1911 as well; I think it's called the 1911-M.

(sings): "If I were a rich man...."

Originally Posted by steve

Hey Justin --

If you start using pocket watches and fountain pens, you may just end up looking like this.

However, I'd prefer to dress like this every day (no joke). I actually looked similar to this on my wedding day (minus the cane)

http://walternelson.com/manners.html

What a GREAT look!

Jeans, t-shirts and sweaters are my usual - with a wool cap if it's cold. But the Victorian look? Way cool.

Man, we gotta bring that back.