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Post by stompie on Nov 15, 2018 14:47:56 GMT
Katie
I wen into Walmart and they said those Manuscript pens are only available via internet orders - just in case you are still interested.
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Post by katiel on Nov 15, 2018 15:16:36 GMT
Oh, those pens totally slipped my mind! But Christmas is coming...!
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Post by hoyabella on Feb 19, 2019 7:43:40 GMT
Some time ago I bought a Lamy safari with F nib for my daughter. Well, IMHO the pen is good but I would not call that nib a F. Yesterday I wanted to use her pen to write a condolence card (my only incowrimo accomplishment so far :-( ) but I didn't because the line was so thick. I knew the nib is not really fine but it seems it writes broader than before, although Isabella says it's because she has just changed the cartridge. Anyway, I told her that I'll buy a finer one. How fine would a Lamy EF be? What about other similar brands (same price range) with F nib? What pen with a fine nib would you recommend?
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Post by katiel on Feb 19, 2019 11:18:20 GMT
If you want a really fine line, the Japanese-made nibs are the finest. I always use EF, but in my Pilot Metro, a F nib if finer than those. I agree though, the Lamy’s seem to write especially wide, which is why I rarely use them. (Personal preference - they’re great pens - my son’s favorite pen is his Lamy Lux)
If you want a really nice, really fine writer, I can’t say enough good things about the Pilot Metropolitan series. The pens have a nice weight, and “feel” more expensive than they are. Plus, they’re pretty. Metropolitans even have the Retro Pop series, which has some great colors, or an animal print series that’s pretty neat, too. At approximately $15-18 USD, the price is nice, too.
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Post by hoyabella on Feb 19, 2019 20:48:55 GMT
If you want a really fine line, the Japanese-made nibs are the finest. I always use EF, but in my Pilot Metro, a F nib if finer than those. I agree though, the Lamy’s seem to write especially wide, which is why I rarely use them. (Personal preference - they’re great pens - my son’s favorite pen is his Lamy Lux) Thank you for the tips. One thing I did not mention is that I'd like a triangular barrel because it seems it improves my daughter's weird grip. But maybe any thick pen would do. Looking for the metropolitan on line, we have seen the Pilot plumix and Isabella liked it immediately but then said a Lamy with EF nib would be grear so I am quite undecided. Maybe we'll visit a stationery shop and try a few, just so she'll have an idea about how different pen feel in the hand. I'll let you know :-)
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Post by allanorn on Feb 20, 2019 0:20:53 GMT
If you want a really fine line, the Japanese-made nibs are the finest. I always use EF, but in my Pilot Metro, a F nib if finer than those. I agree though, the Lamy’s seem to write especially wide, which is why I rarely use them. (Personal preference - they’re great pens - my son’s favorite pen is his Lamy Lux) Thank you for the tips. One thing I did not mention is that I'd like a triangular barrel because it seems it improves my daughter's weird grip. But maybe any thick pen would do. Looking for the metropolitan on line, we have seen the Pilot plumix and Isabella liked it immediately but then said a Lamy with EF nib would be grear so I am quite undecided. Maybe we'll visit a stationery shop and try a few, just so she'll have an idea about how different pen feel in the hand. I'll let you know :-) Lamy has the triangular shape down, but their nibs are unusually wide even by Western standards. Because they are effectively stamped metal, Lamy nibs are easy to replace and pick up but that's all I really like about them. Pelikan makes the Pelikano, which I hear is also another good pen. Not sure about the nib width. If you want a thicker pen with a Japanese nib at a good cost, try the Pilot Prera. I have one and it's a good pen for every-day carry.
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Post by penguy on Feb 21, 2019 3:13:59 GMT
I would suggest a pen that uses a converter. Before you want to write give it a few shakes to get the glitter moving. When you are done using the converter full of ink remove the converter and take a baby ear syringe filled with water and insert it where you took the converter out and give the syringe a good squeeze. The water should flush out any accumulated glitter. Use a drop or two of dish detergent if you wish. I like to use pens with converters with inks that may be problematic.
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Post by sails on Feb 21, 2019 15:56:35 GMT
Pelikanos are excellent for the money, but Pelikans are garden hoses, and the nibs run wide.
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Post by kamuela on Aug 1, 2019 2:23:00 GMT
Great starter pens.
TWSBI 580 AL (great ink capacity) (excellent return policy since not all write smoothly when new) Great value per dollar. Worth spending more for this.
Pilot Metropolitan (great value per dollar and consistent writing quality, the "fine" nib is very fine) Great value per dollar. Very easy to refill.
Namiki Falcon (great value per dollar and consistent writing quality and ink flow) Converter does not hold much ink. Bummers.
Lamy Safari (dependable writer. grip is a bit strange so you either like it or not). Not all Lamy's are good writers out of the box so be sure to buy from a place with a good return or exchange policy)
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Post by hoyabella on Aug 2, 2019 11:08:13 GMT
Eventually, my daughter was gifted a Faber Castell neo slim with fine nib. It and her did not click... so far. I have used it for a couple of letters and after the first two sentences or so, I like it very much except I have to take a bit more than usual care that it does not rotate in my hand (my current favourite alternative is a Lamy-like cheap pen with triangular barrel...) One odd thing, I own a Faber Castell loom with fine nib and that nib is definitely wider than the neo slim's!
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Post by fromhisrib on Feb 2, 2020 1:56:09 GMT
Went to Hobby Lobby today and got a 3 pack of Pilot Varsity Fountain Pens for $3.24; they were on clearance. The colors were green, light blue and pink.
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Post by MKB on Feb 2, 2020 5:11:07 GMT
Pilot Varsity pens are great for the money. Disposable of course, but pretty consistent writers. It's a nice way to get a taste and see if you like writing with a fountain pen. Be forewarned, however, fountain pens are a rabbit hole to an inkalicious Wonderland, Alice.
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Post by radellaf on Feb 2, 2020 5:59:16 GMT
Well, if you're so inclined, they and the Pilot V5 types, can be refilled by pulling out the feed. I haven't done it with a Varsity, but did refill a Tombow rollerball refill that's constructed similarly.
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Post by MKB on Feb 2, 2020 6:52:14 GMT
Well, if you're so inclined, they and the Pilot V5 types, can be refilled by pulling out the feed. I haven't done it with a Varsity, but did refill a Tombow rollerball refill that's constructed similarly. Down the rabbit hole we go! See?
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DeLos
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Post by DeLos on Feb 2, 2020 15:42:10 GMT
Pilot Varsity pens are great for the money. Disposable of course, but pretty consistent writers. It's a nice way to get a taste and see if you like writing with a fountain pen. Be forewarned, however, fountain pens are a rabbit hole to an inkalicious Wonderland, Alice.Good warning. The Pilot Varsity is a gateway pen, if you buy a metropolitan, you're gone. Soon your desk will be overrun with ink and you'll be talking about grail pens.
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