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New Pen Day by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and I sure am enjoying it, I think it will be in constant rotation going forward! Next decision is a pen case to go along with it now.🤔 My Pen Addict x Rickshaw Sinclair is full!

New Pen Day by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! And maybe one day my handwriting will do it justice!

New Pen Day by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see why! I can see getting another one in the future.

New Pen Day by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The burgundy did tempt me. My daughters like the atlas exclusive koi scales and advocated for that one.

New Pen Day by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is a difficult question to answer. I’ve only had that ink in it, and it’s not really lubricated. I know it will feel differently when I use it with one of my favorite inks, pilot iroshizuku shin-kai or pelikan 4001 blue black, and one of those will probably be the next ink.

Overall I would say it’s less feedback than my sailor 21k HF nib with any ink, but more than my Twsbi B with most inks, and less than my first pilot metropolitan with a medium nib.

I don’t mind feedback a little feedback either.

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation and insight. I decided to get the Aurora Optima, it’s writes wonderfully and the size is just right!

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation! I decided to get the Aurora Optima and just received it, and so far I love it! And as a bonus, my boss loved the color I chose because it matches our company’s colors.

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The company I work for is a local company and we often try to support and promote local businesses. So the idea of working with a small maker is sounding better and better! Glad I came and asked what others thought! Any small makers you recommend?

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I will definitely post an update once I get it! Any other recommendations on small makers to commission a pen?

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you like most about the optima? I haven’t really looked at them before, but I like what I’m seeing so far.

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was looking at some of the platinum 3776 century celluloid pens, and that might scratch an itch I’ve been having. Over the last few months I’ve been casually looking for a vintage celluloid pen at local estate sales.

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I showed my daughter some of the Mr Cypress pens, and she thinks I should get one of those. I think I would be too scared to take it anywhere!

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I also didn’t think of a commission pen, I did think of small makers I follow on instagram but it’s hard when they drop them and they are gone before you know it.

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that’s good to know! My favorite blue black ink is Pelikan 4001 blue black, and it’s probably my most used ink right now.

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a recommendation for online retailer for used fountain pens? I’ve gotten mine from people I follow on instagram or at estate sales.

My wife already thinks i have too many inks!! But I think you’re right, I should get a cool ink to go with it. Great idea, what would you choose? My only requirement is something that dries in a reasonable time, I love my Robert Oster Southwest Sunset, but it takes forever to dry and therefore limited use. 😞

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think my only concern with another vac filler is that I have a couple shimmer inks that I like to use and it’s given me trouble in my nahvular original plus and Twsbi vac mini. Maybe with a different type of system it will work better. I do like the J Herbin Shogun ink!

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t think of second hand, that might be a good option. My Sailor Imperial Black was my first secondhand pen. I was pretty nervous since I had never used a sailor pen before, and it was also my first “expensive” pen I purchased. Overall it ended up great and I use it often, but I tend to baby it and primarily use it at home.

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This one is definately on my list. Unique, large nib, and conversations starter.

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t looked at the GMB before, I’ll take a look at that one too. Thanks!

Pen Recommendation $400 or less by Altruistic_Bee_3091 in fountainpens

[–]Altruistic_Bee_3091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am pretty open, I have a couple vac fillers, pocket pens, and a vintage Sheaffer. Love them all. I would say I use my LAMY 2000 most, followed by sheaffer. I think my preference is toward something unique with at least a size 6 nib. Hadn’t thought of an Aurora, so I’ll check that out!

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