Thread: More fountain pens!

Originally Posted by jnich67

I've seen the term "feathering" a lot on pen forums. What exactly does that mean? Thanks

Jordan

Mike Blue has it. basically, it's when your ink bleeds. some people LIKE this phenomenon, mostly the types that use dip pens and write on parchment. most people hate it, because it makes otherwise neat handwriting look like crap.

ChrisL:
You might want to try a different grip on the pen. Rest the section on your bent middle finger, around the farthest joint. The thumb should press the left side of the pen towards your index finger, which is mostly on top of the pen. This is a poor description of a simple method. I switched to this grip from the 'ball point death grip'. Now my hands don't cramp up when I do a lot of writing.

Wayne

I really like the Pilot Vanishing Point (VP) right at $100 (ish) Japanese pens have about one level finer nibs. My medium nib is quite fine. Planning on getting another with a fine nib for writing in the borders of books...

Love Noodlers Inks I use Walnut very much.

Originally Posted by bbqncigars

ChrisL:
You might want to try a different grip on the pen. Rest the section on your bent middle finger, around the farthest joint. The thumb should press the left side of the pen towards your index finger, which is mostly on top of the pen. This is a poor description of a simple method. I switched to this grip from the 'ball point death grip'. Now my hands don't cramp up when I do a lot of writing.

Wayne

Here's how I hold a writing instrument. As you can see, my largely inflexible ring finger and my pinkie smear ink like the dickens. Wayne, I'm a visual guy, so if you can post a pic of an alternate way for me to write comfortably while keeping my ring finger extended, I'd appreciate a suggestion. Thanks for the info.

I'll check out Noodlers!

Chris L

I've been using a Parker 45 on/off for the last 5-6 years, and this thread has kind of made me wanting a nicer pen, what's the opinions on Waterman pens, the Expert II or the Carene to be exact?

Welll I got my Lamy Logo today... Love it!!!! works much better than my Waterman does (for me anyway), and the fine tip is nice!

Hi

I use a Parker 51,it was my fathers and must be at least 35 years old. It is a great pen and when I slip it out of the leather Parker case,combined with a leather binder,it makes a real impression. I recently went and bought the most expensive paper and envelopes I could find. I use it for special occassions or when writing a letter that I want opened and actioned.
Believe me, quality paper and envelopes find their way to the people who make decisions, it also says a lot about the person who sent it in the first place.

Dont take my word for it, try it yourself.

Ps Pop over to Harrods in London and have a word with them.

regards.

Originally Posted by bjorn

I've been using a Parker 45 on/off for the last 5-6 years, and this thread has kind of made me wanting a nicer pen, what's the opinions on Waterman pens, the Expert II or the Carene to be exact?

I'm a total newb when it comes to pens, but I tried out the Carene a few weeks ago and loved it. That's the one I want. It wrote smoothly and I love that inlaid nib look. I think Joon had it priced at about $190.

Jordan

+1 on the Lamy's and the Noodlers.

The Safari line are top notch with the refillable revision and the amazing F & EF nibs. I have two on the go at all times, with one still in the box for back up just in case.

The Noodlers I use are all ordered from Pendemonium:
~ Legal Lapis
~ Eternal Brown
The top two are exclusive to Pend., and are part of the permanent line that bonds to paper and not your hands. I highly recommend them.

Originally Posted by Merit

+1 on the Lamy's and the Noodlers.

The Safari line are top notch with the refillable revision and the amazing F & EF nibs. I have two on the go at all times, with one still in the box for back up just in case.

The Noodlers I use are all ordered from Pendemonium:
~ Legal Lapis
~ Eternal Brown
The top two are exclusive to Pend., and are part of the permanent line that bonds to paper and not your hands. I highly recommend them.

+1 on Pendemonium, they are good folks and will take great care of you.