Thread: Any Fountain Pen Users?

I personally like functionality first then artistic impression. When the looks start interfering with the functionality is the big stopping point for me. Or if the look thing is there for no reason other to impress. I almost deleted that but will continue. I like things that work. If they look good while doing, that it is great! A gold nib with a stainless brushed pen, push on cap, is about perfect for me. If you find it I lost mine! A combination of looks and practicality.

I hope this ramble makes sense.

[Parker Sonnett]

Tim

Yes, makes perfect sense to me. I'm the same with my everyday writing utensils.

James.

I have decided in my life that everything that I get is "everyday". I might not use it everyday but I could!

I might add patina....

Tim

Ive just had a browse of the DaVinci and the Einstein and both look like a box of puff daddys bling fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. Good taste wasn't in the design brief it appears. Truly awful looking things. The Hitchcock is passable but still has the look of ostentatious tat about it.

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

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

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.