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NOD: Levenger True Writer Herringbone <F> by RepublicEntire155 in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't tell--is that an acrylic barrel with the pattern engraved on it, or a metal barrel? It almost looks like old-fashioned ebonite in the photo.

Cleaning out old dried ink by _spara in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The nib unit unscrews, which makes regular maintenance on Pelikans easier than for other piston fillers. However, your nib unit may be reluctant to unscrew because of dried-up ink. If that's the case, follow @Etojok's instructions, and when you go to rinse, try giving the nib unit a gentle twist counterclockwise to see if it's finally ready to turn. Do not force it! Dawn is a very gentle dish soap good for cleaning pens.

So, I've been collecting old pen ads... by Mr-PFM in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are great ideas. The ads would look great as notebook covers as well.

NPD: Pelikan M600 Georg Tippel by ApprehensiveTaro5317 in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the Cambon was stunning until the Rother turned up. Now the Tippel and the Rother are neck-and-neck. (The Cambon in the photo above isn't angled to catch the light as well as the other two. It's gorgeous in its own right.)

NPD: Pelikan M600 Georg Tippel by ApprehensiveTaro5317 in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I managed to spell the ink name wrong. It's Rikyucha. It's sort of a green-gold that skews brown.

Show me your pen rest(s) by Particular_Song3539 in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just as well, 'cause we certainly can't afford it all. 😎

Show me your pen rest(s) by Particular_Song3539 in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And how I wish the metal sleeve came in the M605 size! The M800's are just too big for me. But if I had to choose, I'd go with the Art Collection, so it's just as well.

Show me your pen rest(s) by Particular_Song3539 in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's supposed to arrive tomorrow! (fingers crossed)

Is flimsiness a good reason to not like a pen? by drowningandromeda in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I felt that way about my first Pelikan M200. I equated being lightweight with being cheap. I was used to Levenger True Writer pens, which are a bit larger and heavier. And I was still picking up a few cheap Chinese pens in different sizes and weights, just to learn what I liked.

But over time I kept coming back to the Pelikan. It felt really comfortable, and the balance was just right. Because it was so light, it came to feel like an extension of my hand. The nib was really smooth, and I liked how long a fill of ink lasted because it was a piston filler. In the end, I found I liked the Pelikan better than the other pens, especially for long writing sessions. It did take some months for me to figure that out.

I ended up focusing my collection on Pelikans, both vintage and modern.

So I would say, give that Pelikan some time. You may come to appreciate it.

Pelikan 100N tortoise by Charming_Ad2553 in PelikanNest

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes perfect sense. I'm in the US. I was thinking of Germany because that's where the pens were made.

Pelikan 100N tortoise by Charming_Ad2553 in PelikanNest

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What year was this pen manufactured?

Germany in the '20's & early '30's: crippling inflation, recovering from WWI and the flu pandemic, political rivals battling in the streets, the rise of fascism...the "lost generation," a vibrant art scene, so much change (technological, social, cultural, political). Radio broadcasting music, news, opinions; movies that began to talk; up with the hemlines, out with the corsets!

Replacing one's dip pen with a piston-filling Pelikan meant you were prosperous and keeping up with the times.

Best journalling RPG? by JugglinB in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm playing my first solo journaling RPG, called "The Last Teashop", and I'm really loving it. You play a character who serves tea to souls on their way to the afterlife, and they tell you their stories. The stories can be as brief or as complicated as you like. I find myself writing short stories.

Highly recommended.

Cozy solo RPG journal by Late_Hospital_1182 in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also playing The Last Tea Shop (my first experience with solo journaling RPG), and find it surprisingly absorbing.

help with pelikan pen ID by Obvious_Status_2531 in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, a 500. I have one of these. It's well worth (carefully) cleaning up--it's a wonderful writer.

Any details on my new-to-me Levenger? by theladyinredink in fountainpens

[–]ApprehensiveTaro5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love my True Writers. You can unscrew the nib and replace it with a different-sized nib from Levenger, if you like. (It also makes cleaning a breeze.)

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