Pens, inks and related.....

[uacowboy]

@NurseDave (or anyone) have you tried the pens from the link Gunmetal Fission Fountain Pen

Would that be a good pen for a beginner? I think I’ll start with the extra fine nib(?) Can the various bits and parts be changed as needed?

Would that be a good setup for standard lower quality paper also? Then I just need ink? Thanks.

I don't know about that pen but this is what i started with. It does just fine on office printer paper. It also comes with a cartridge of ink so you can get used to the pen before diving into the world of inks.

Amazon.com : Lamy Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF : Lamy Studio : Gateway

Amazon.com : Lamy Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF : Lamy Studio : Gateway

smile.amazon.com

 

[MilkCrate]

I don't know about that pen but this is what i started with. It does just fine on office printer paper. It also comes with a cartridge of ink so you can get used to the pen before diving into the world of inks.

Amazon.com : Lamy Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF : Lamy Studio : Gateway

Amazon.com : Lamy Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Ex-Fine, L17EF : Lamy Studio : Gateway

smile.amazon.com

I’ll check that out, thanks!

 

[NurseDave]

I’m a newbie to the hobby myself. Though I did have a Safari in college and off and one since then. Actually just ordered a converter for it as well.

My pens from that site were just shipped so hopefully will get them soon.

 

[HMan]

@NurseDave (or anyone) have you tried the pens from the link Gunmetal Fission Fountain Pen

Would that be a good pen for a beginner? I think I’ll start with the extra fine nib(?) Can the various bits and parts be changed as needed?

Would that be a good setup for standard lower quality paper also? Then I just need ink? Thanks.

I should be fine for a beginner, but I'd go with a fine since extra fines can be scratchy and more difficult to maintain. Looking at the writing samples there's not much between the two sizes anyway.

 

[Dave in KY]

I went with the fine and a 12 pack of blue and black cartridges to start. At $2.99 each it was a no brainer for me as I'm a beginner too Tim. Just got shipping notification.

 

[beginish]

Beginners may also want to consider the Platinum Preppy pen as well. Platinum is a decent Japanese brand, and the preppy is an all plastic pen with a decent nib. It doesn't set the world on fire, but at <$10, it's a good way to cut your teeth. I used to keep one or two on hand just to use with some very poorly behaved inks (**cough**Bay State Blue**cough**) that I wouldn't dare put into a decent pen.

 

[Dave in KY]

I write worse than that Duck guy @bentheduck but I like it

 

[bentheduck]

That's not even cursive! Get outta here!

 

[bentheduck]

I didn't recognize that formula, but my suspicions were confirmed. Something about fluid dynamics and capillary motion. Super cool stuff.

 

[Dave in KY]

That's not even cursive! Get outta here!

 

[GearNoir]

Cursive (which I never do anymore) or printing, it doesn’t matter...it’s all chicken scratch my wife says lol.

 

[NurseDave]

Got my Nemosine pens yesterday. 0.6 and 1.1 stub nibs. Haven’t inked them up yet, but the weight and look have me thinking these were a steal at $15

 

[NurseDave]

I’m surprised at how small I can write with the stubs. First impression is I really like them. Maybe using the 0.6 at work.

 

[Dave in KY]

Wish I bought a 2nd with extra fine nib in another color.........

 

[MilkCrate]

Wish I bought a 2nd with extra fine nib in another color.........

Uh oh ... down the rabbit hole.

 

[MilkCrate]

Got my Nemosine pens yesterday. 0.6 and 1.1 stub nibs. Haven’t inked them up yet, but the weight and look have me thinking these were a steal at $15
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Do the converters hold a fair amount of ink?

 

[MilkCrate]

I didn’t think about the converter being empty. I guess I need to swing by Hobby Lobby for some ink to play with.

 

[Dave in KY]

Uh oh ... down the rabbit hole.

Well it's buy an extra fine nib or hoity toity paper that won't bleed as much. Someone just shoot the rabbit making all these holes will ya

 

[NurseDave]

Well it's buy an extra fine nib or hoity toity paper that won't bleed as much. Someone just shoot the rabbit making all these holes will ya

Hey, paper is cheapish. Like $8 for a tablet.

 

[NurseDave]

Do the converters hold a fair amount of ink?

I think they are standard international converters so a little less than a ml. For me the less ink the better really because I don’t write a lot with them each day.