Thread: Any Fountain Pen Users?

I think this is getting out of control and I still have 2 more pens coming.

Thanks for the suggestion gentlemen. Looking back on my post and the problems I was having typing my message on my iPad, its amazing you were able to decipher what I was trying to say at all. Give me a real keyboard any day. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I think this is getting out of control

Had the same thought the other day while looking at my array of pens... begining to rival the razors ;-)

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I think this is getting out of control and I still have 2 more pens coming.

Slow down!

This is an idea so you don't end up with gallons of ink!

Fountain Pen Ink - Samples - Ink Drop | GouletPens.com

I am still using samples from a neighbor that she didn't like or are a duplicate.

Tim

I'll recommend Rohrer und Klinger ink for fountain pens it's great ink with many colours. Just be sure to buy the right ink because R&K also makes tuch that will dry and cloke the inkflow. They make and ink called Salix that is and old recipe. It makes beautiful nuances of blue. My favourite:-)

Originally Posted by 32t

Slow down!

This is an idea so you don't end up with gallons of ink!

Fountain Pen Ink - Samples - Ink Drop | GouletPens.com

I am still using samples from a neighbor that she didn't like or are a duplicate.

Tim

I have been *really* tempted by the samples that Goulet have on offer, but I'm afraid I'll just discover inks that I absolutely must have... But it's a good reminder. Next time I order from them, I'm sure there will be a few samples added to the order.

So far my favourite inks are both Noodlers: 54th Massachusetts and Kiowa Pecan. Quality inks.

I've also been getting some curious looks and comments at my revolving door of Jinhaos at work. Everyone sees a fountain pen and thinks they're expensive. The reactions when I explain some were $5.00 delivered to my door are priceless.

Gentlemen,

Here is my newest love: Pelikan M800. I just received it, and it is gorgeous. I grew up with fountain pens, and my first fountain pen, in the first grade, was a Pelikan. I don't know what happened to it. Currently I have the M400 and now the M800. The first draft of my novels, short stories, essay and other writing projects is always written with the fountain pen and then to the laptop.

I love my Pelikans.

Badgister,

I know what you mean. The Pelikan is celestial. My small collection of fountain pens consists of Mont Blanc, Waterman, 2 Parkers and three Pelikans (Models 120, 400 and 800). All the pens see heavy use, since I rotate them as I do my straight razors. Ah, the fountain pen is one of life's greatest joys, my friend, especially the Pelikan.