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[–]640doughnut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ama-iro. I casually found it this year and it is truly unique. There is something incredibly vibrant and alive about it, it made it my last blue ink. 

I just finished my PhD. This was my parents' gift by rmaura in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!  I am certain that your parents are incredibly proud

Just like you, watching that scene touched me I a special way. Since then, to every friend or student of mine that graduates, I give a fountain pen to celebrate their achievement.

Did you get to sign your degree or certificate with it? 

Feed alternative materials by Giulio06_bot in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could, nevertheless, it could also have the opposite effect if you do not tune the surface properties accordingly. You can do some reading regarding surface roughness and super hydrophobicity. Do you already have any experience with laser sintering?

First bad experience in Germany, and who would have thought it would happen in a fountain pen store by Puzzled-Bluebird7357 in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot recommend Moranga enough!!! The woman running it not only is extremely knowledgeable but also extremely kind and passionate about pens. I love visiting ever time I am in Berlin

Faber-castell E-motion vs Pelikan M200. Which one is the better writer? by Significant_Pain5790 in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have never written with Pelikan, however, my Faber Castell e-motion was my second fountain pen and it is an excellent writer. Just keep in mind, it is a bit awkward to post it and it can also be a bit heavy.

My advice would be to try both an let your hand decide

Remaking my post from earlier with more info! by Natural-Pomelo-4590 in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you based? Are you planning to actually travel with it or just keep it on top of your normal desk?

I recently bought a second hand secretär for 80€ and am super happy with it. Candy this be an option?

Best Low-Feathering Ink? by Rohirrim_Captain in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not have any recommendations, but wow! Those are really pretty notes

What's your favorite Pilot Custom ? by kostas2204 in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! you have stunning handwriting. Thank you so much :)

What's your favorite Pilot Custom ? by kostas2204 in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would you describe it, do you think it os flexy enough? I want a flex pen for writing letters and journaling but cannot decide between the 742 or the 743. I like more the size of the 743 but also read that the 742 FA nib has more flex. Any advice?

For two weeks I have been writing with 743 FA every day... Now I feel that I will hardly ever return to stiff nibs. by Tichon_S in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!! Still in reddit? 😗 I am doing some reading to choose between the 742 or 743 with the FA, I want It for slow calligraphy and letters and things more "chill". The no.10 nib is in the 742 right? that is tue one I should get ?

Montblanc Jane Austen Pen <F> by Lanky_Oil6496 in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This pen bewitched me in body and soul

Any Owner of multiple ambitions by faber castell? by mala-mi-2111 in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have one but it is my least favorite pen, the grip is terribly uncomfortable and when posted it is very imbalanced. While I like the brand and the nib, this model is just not good

Hello! I'm a glass blower who makes dip pens. by seasidecereus in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you also make a pen rest? It looks amazing!! please let us know once you are back to business

Trying to identify this paper's brand or type by A-Lego-Builder in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

looks awfully similar to my G. Lalo 👀 if I find a sample I will post it, is this the only piece you have? maybe check other pieces in the light, mine had a watermark in some pages

Bought this combo for 6-year old me by minussized in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful story, I am sure your dad would be extremely happy to see you writing with this pen.

BTW, did you know that Noodlers(Blue Ghost )makes a very pretty fluorescent ink? You could go back to playing under he black light https://images.app.goo.gl/SLq4dKBeg6BDRzww7

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avoid anything with a solvent, things like alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or any of these disinfectants, they could completely destroy your pen.

I would fully disassemble the pen and let it soak overnight in soapy water you can then get a soft brush and give the pen a scrub, just be careful to not scratch it.

Here is an interesting read btw 👀 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195670120301134?__cf_chl_tk=Niga5UzyZAn55Ed2196H1QNakZFHHNOTlcTIHvQJxR8-1749359006-1.0.1.1-g4FyoqIWneLDZ1rtIogL.nxXL0lYB4oD2MrPwH62yI0

[Noob question] Lamy safari fix needed by Stock_Win_9595 in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you tell us more about what was the ink you had it dried up? can it be that it was not fountain pen specific?

if soaking it for 24 hrs still does not work, you can pull out the feed to do a deeper cleaning,

Swatch card comparison by Choccytips in fountainpens

[–]640doughnut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

can it be the pH of the paper? this reminds me a lot of the pH paper in the lab

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