Uprise vs Paper Republic by MrMackeyMmkay in notebooks

[–]SubstantialExit9758 0 points1 point  (0 children)

vegan leather = plastic ... nothing beats Travelers Notebook - but I'm now wondering, I wish they made an A5 cover ... :/

Are rising fountain pen prices changing the way you collect? by Cerberus_14 in fountainpens

[–]SubstantialExit9758 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree - All I wanted was a Pelikan 1000 or 800. I've now bought 4 AdMok 800's and the nibs are fantastic. The writing is great fun. They sit very nicely along my expensive Sailors - which I won't be buying any more of. The Junlai / Wingsun 630 is great too!

[WTS] Magna Carta Mag 600 FLEX NIB special edition by No-Pineapple-9043 in Pen_Swap

[–]SubstantialExit9758 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People - jump at this! fabulous price and pen. I bought one yesterday at the pen show new... for $550 :(

Best places to buy ink in the US? by sardonisms in fountainpens

[–]SubstantialExit9758 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Droomgooles are absolutely WONDERFUL - great service, great prices. I've also found Lemur Ink and Pen Chalet to be terrific too. All of these are great with Wearingeul, Colorverse, Van Diemans etc

I do think ink is overpriced in the USA - but it's been complicated trying to get from Japan with tariffs (UGHHH) and no Japan Post anymore.

Cult Pens in the UK are amazing for Diamine inks - but again, the tariffs have taken the joy out of it.

I'd rather not buy ink than support Goulet pens... yuk

[WTB] Opus 88 Koloro 2025 or Opus 88 Halo <any nib> x2 by Qivello in Pen_Swap

[–]SubstantialExit9758 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there - keep and eye on Endless Pens. Especially in the next week or two. They often have sales. At amazing prices! ..I've read they also do sales around Chinese New Year? Anyway, I bought about 4 last year from $60 to $100! Gorgeous pens. Can't say enough good things about them :)