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    Well though it isn't as fancy as some...


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    Quote Originally Posted by MickR View Post
    Well though it isn't as fancy as some...


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    I like it. Why don't you write a little review?
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    I will once I get the chance to put a mile or two on it. At the moment I have a cartridge in it that came with it. I have already tasked the wife to pick up a converter from the pen shop in the city tomorrow, and once I can get an idea of how it runs using either method of ink cache, and try a couple of different brands of bottle ink that I have sitting ready and waiting, then I'll be sure to write one. Be patient though, because it's school holidays for us at the moment and the kids are taking up a lot of my time...Which is why I haven't already put a few miles on the pen already in fact.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MickR View Post
    I will once I get the chance to put a mile or two on it. At the moment I have a cartridge in it that came with it. I have already tasked the wife to pick up a converter from the pen shop in the city tomorrow, and once I can get an idea of how it runs using either method of ink cache, and try a couple of different brands of bottle ink that I have sitting ready and waiting, then I'll be sure to write one. Be patient though, because it's school holidays for us at the moment and the kids are taking up a lot of my time...Which is why I haven't already put a few miles on the pen already in fact.


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    Yes, kids take up time, I remember that...

    May I recommend Private Reserve Sherwood Greenink if you need some more, it's very nice...

    Fountain Pen Ink | Private Reserve Sherwood Green - 66ml | GouletPens.com

    I also like J Herbin Cafe des Illes for an old fashioned look...

    Fountain Pen Ink | J. Herbin Cafe des Iles - 30ml | GouletPens.com
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    Well on the recommendation of y'all here I've got a Jinhao on order from eBay. This will be my first FP so I'll let y'all know what I think after I get it and use it for a bit.

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    Well if nothing else JB it looks nice. I was looking at one in that brand to try as well. Might still get one. I'm interested in what you might have to say about yours when it arrives and you give it a try out.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MickR View Post
    Well if nothing else JB it looks nice. I was looking at one in that brand to try as well. Might still get one. I'm interested in what you might have to say about yours when it arrives and you give it a try out.


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    I wanted to try one out as I've never used a FP before but didn't want to invest too much before I know if I like it or not.

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    JB,

    I've heard good things about Jinhao fountain pens, but don't own one. The one you just ordered on eBay looks nice.

    I own two Noodler's Ahabs, three TWSBI's and a Platinum.

    I got most of them here: Fountain Pens, Fountain Pen Ink, Fountain Pen Paper | GouletPens.com

    BTW...Goulet Pens also has lots of videos on their website and on YouTube to help new owners and users of fountain pens.
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    Thanks I'll check them out!

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