The thing I love about Jinhao is that while they write really nicely (most of the time at least), they are so inexpensive, I have no problem taking them to work. If they were to disappear, they are easy to replace.
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The thing I love about Jinhao is that while they write really nicely (most of the time at least), they are so inexpensive, I have no problem taking them to work. If they were to disappear, they are easy to replace.
I have just found this thread. I use fountain pens almost exclusively, like my razors many of mine are from France and Germany. I find them so much easier to write with than ballpoints or rollerballs. The thing I like the most (after the pen of course) is the fact that you can use bottled ink which opens up such a variety of colours which you just don't get with a biro!
Also like using straight razors they are much kinder on the environment.
I nearly only write with fountain Pens as i have my Problems with Ballpoint Pens, actual i use six different Pens for Work and at Home.
A Lamy Joy with a 1,5mm Nib, next one i a Herlitz Tornado i got NOS from around 1988 (it was my first schoolpen, so i had to get it back), followed by an actual Tornado
that i use with red ink. The Black one at next is a Bobino from the 30s i guess, a nice pen but not easy to write because it has no ball tip.
Under the Bobino is one of my most favourite Pens, a Artus Favorit Schulfüller (School Pen) from the Mid 50s, my Grandmom bought it because she couldnt afford more
money for a pen. She used it for Work in the civil service and now, more than 50 Years later it comes back to the office as i work in the civil service too (very near to what my
Grandma was working with).
The Last one is a Kaweco Sport from the actual Series in BB, a gift from my daughter and about the softest writing pens i know :)
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Well this is kinda funny, as I just ventured into this part of the forum and found this thread.
I ordered this pen a few weeks ago, and love the way a fountain pen writes
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I know it's not quite the pen many of you here have, but it seems to be a good starter pen.
Well now will I get PAD? :hmmm:
Dieseld, congrats on your purchase! Monteverde offers a decent entry level/everyday FP.
I personally had issues with their QC and got discouraged.
Enjoy it as that's the most important thing.
Check out: https://www.gouletpens.com/ good company to work with, fabulous customer service.
Cheers
Thank you very much. I'll head to their site now and take a look around.
Not that I know enough to really figure things out, but I'm also not afraid to ask questions and learn
Don't be, there is many of us that are willing to help. I've been writing with FP all my life, ok since 6yo ;).Quote:
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Look up Brian Goulet on you tube, he has a ton of useful videos. PM me if you have any additional questions. Experiment with nibs and inks, there is a ton of nice fountain pens that will not brake your bank! (My everyday pen for a last 10 years is a basic MB which I purchased for about $20).
Also if you have a moment, check out Noodler's inks and pens.
Write on!
First test and newly restored fountain pen from Montblanc model 204 from around 1952. Corelred. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b75082aaef.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...42cd0452bc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5cf3ac3b34.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f7ad896de5.jpg
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Beautiful pen, and your penmanship is just wow
Fountain pens, like straight razors, are about a personal choice in grip, stroke, and esthetics. Form and function coming together to do a task with an appropriate amount of style. How much, or little style involved,,,, that's where they become personal.
I've been making some in a variety of nibs, and styles, for almost as long as I've been into razors. Mostly just as gifts for those that have the penmanship, and perspective to appreciate something nicer than a bic..
Great pens gentlemen..
:tu
Well I just ordered an Edison Collier Stub Nib Fountain Pen from Goulet Pen co.
I'm interested to see the difference in the nibs and the way they write. Being left handed does make it just a bit of a challenge. We push ouur pens instead of dragging them. So for me to write any other way than under writing in block style is a bit difficult.
But I seem to be getting the hang of using the fountain pen and enjoying it.
Now to try cursive with the overwriting style. A bit of a change but we'll see how it goes.
Kristian, your writing seems to be done in the Spencerian Script. A very beautiful style of writing that is long out of style. I may make an attempt to learn this, notice I did say may :rofl2:
Did another one in English https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...043bf5804a.jpg
And yes Spencerian script. [emoji4]
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I see a lot of great penmanship here. Unfortunately. Whilst I use a fountain pen its pretty much for daily scrawl and I never learnt to write well.
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It is a joy to read the fine penmanship. To me it readable art
TheGeek, the fancy is nice and there is still a lot of info out there to learn it.
The Spencarian is more artistic, but the copperplate is also a very fine, not so artsy, way of writing
Yes, very nice Kristian.
Not knowing very much about the types of script, do you use a flexable nib in the Spencerian script and just use different pressure?
Or is it done with a stub nib, or a calligraphy type pen?
Writhing Spencerian require a flexible nib. And if you want to do it with the right angles, you will also need a dip pen with a oblique pen holder, like this onehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bf669c988b.jpg
It's very difficult to learn. One of the most demanding forms of calligraphy.
But it's also one of the most beautiful [emoji4]
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Thank you very much. I guess I'll have to do more shopping.
I think I'll wait on the instructional books to get here and read about everything and then probably ask you more questions
Yes it is without question very beautiful
Kristian - incredible handwriting. I write with a fountain pen but it looks like chicken scratch. Thanks for sharing.
Kristian, got a question.
Woud it be easier to learn Copperplate then move to Spencerian Script?
It seems to me, getting the basics down before moving to the higher class writing would be beneficial.
But that is just me thinking, which isn't always the best thing :rofl2:
Thanks
There's many books on copperplate. Not so many on Spencerian. Actually copperplate is slower and more complicated to write with. It requires pressure on every downward strokes, while Spencerian only has pressure on capital letters and some ordinary letters like d and t.
It's a writhing developed for fast, and fine writhing.
I got this book on copperplate. I can recommend it. [emoji4] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...76badb266d.jpg
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On Spencerian I have copied texts from old letters and using practice sheets from https://www.iampeth.com/pdf/lessons-...manship-bloser. Happy writhing!
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Thank you very much. I was looking at that same book so I guess it may get ordered. I appreciate the explanation of the differences in the styles of writing.
I will bookmark the link you sent me :tu
I have this ordered and on its way for the Spencerian Script
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/08...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oh very nice! I didn't know that book. I might get one myself [emoji4]
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I mostly use my fountain pens for everyday writing at work. I do have some flat nibs which I use for calligraphy like Gothic styles, but I have not tried using a flexible nib. Having seen some of the results you are getting here I might have to have a go.
My inks are all the type for general fountain pens ranging from Waterman up to Iroshizuku and anything in between. Do you need different inks for dip pens? I guess you would want something a little more viscous.
Here is a great short vid/talk that gave me a reasons to begin writing again and to improve my writing.
In my job as a farmer, there really isn't much of a need to do a lot of writing, muchless on a daily basis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85bqT904VWA
Hope you enjoy it
That is a great video, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well here's my new pen
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Also received my books on Spencerian Script. This is not as difficult as it would seem, once you get the basics down.
Now I see I have to get an Oblique pen holder with a flex nib. Trying to write the letters with the pens I have just doesn't flow as it seems it should
Great vid, and a very nice script you got goin on there Dave!
I personally can attest to the power of writing and it's impact on memory retention. I found that the key component to preparing for exams in College, or Board room battles today. Reading and hands on learning gave you the reference, but writing out your study notes quietly, in your own hand writing, burnt your perspective and notes in your brain. Even if you never referred to the notes themselves again, writing them out did it's job. At least in my case.
Long live the pen!
Thanks Mike!!
The way I write as a Lefty, printing in that style I underwrite. When writing in cursive I'm an overwriter.
It isn't very easy not dragging your hand over the ink
I have to agree about the writing and memory. Things I write down I remember, things I should write down.....well
But as said in that video I believe it was, how when writing our brains fire in many places. I think the more active our brain is when we do something the more that thing is in our active memory than in our subconscious
I'm also a lefty 😝Quote:
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Well I am currently back studying again, and as I did with my first degree. I'm writing all of my notes. With that, all of my pens are getting some action as I use different colours for different types of notes.
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That is a great video, but above my level.
When doing calligraphy with a dip pen, I use a variety of inks. Actually I like thinner inks most, as they enable thinner hairlines. Best is irongall inks. But they tend to etch the pen, so it won't last that long.
I have some vintage inks, from around 1932, with doesn't etch the pen. That's my favorite ink. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4a2be9d8fd.jpg
Not all ink works. And iron gall ink usually doesn't work with fountain pens as it cloak the pen. Use only fountain pen ink.
This is just some of my inks [emoji4]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d018a9e91d.jpg
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Thank you very much for the information.
And what a desk and collection you have.
I'm either getting my ink form John Neal, Bookseller or from Goulet Pens, so I feel confident they should be the proper inks
Looking very forward to this adventure in writing
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Actually I use fountain pens for my work notes. The one to the left, is work and the right is one I just made using my dip pen.
It does takes years of patience and practice, but it's nice way to make notes.
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:dropjaw:Wow you sir are a true artist in writing.
Beautiful penmanship there no question about it.
I know it will take practice and patience, but I'm also hoping my art background might help a little
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My favorite pen. Montblanc 149 flexible nib. Got it a year ago from my wife in 40 years birthday. Such a perfect pen. She the perfect wife ❤️
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Det er virkelig flot :) Hvor mange år har det taget at lære det?
Jeg ved det ikke præcist. Jeg brugte mange år på at lære en bestemt gotisk skrift, derefter faldt jeg over Spencerian og øvede den et par uger indtil alfabetet sad der. Efter et par måneder, var den nogenlunde.
Jeg manglede dog en dyp pen. Og selvom de kan skaffe i USA, er portoen ofte dyrere end pennen. Så han lavede min egen sammen med min gamle fader, der er trædrejer.
Vi måtte lave mange, før tykkelsen var der. Og der er stadig forbedrings muligheder i det små. Den på billederne er min ynglings pen.
Det der er svært, er ofte de danske bogstaver. De findes jo ikke, så jeg har selv skabt et alfabet, med dem. Desuden er dansk og engelsk grammatik ofte meget forskellig, så på engelsk kan man lave flere store bogstaver end dansk. Jeg er derfor gået tilbage til ældre grammatik, så stednavne og måneder også skrives med stort. [emoji4]
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I carry a Parker 51 in my pocket most days from the late 1940's. I have two I rotate between. One is an Aerometric 1946 with green ink and the other is a Vacumatic 1949 with blue-black ink - Parker's Quink. I use them to make notes at work mostly and reminders to myself. I really enjoy using a fountain pen.
Question about the oblique holder. Is there really a difference between a right and left handed one?
It seems to me you would just flip it over for it to be left handed.
Thanks for any help
