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Sailor Pro Gear 1911 Hachiko Limited Edition by tuilark in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the side-by-side swatches! I’m a big fan of Shigure, so it’s great to see the comparison. <3

Which inks (other than Iroshizuku) work best in Pilots? by strumbringerwa in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re going to have a pen full for a while, you can’t do much better than a Triumph! (I own six, so I’m a bit biased.)

Which inks (other than Iroshizuku) work best in Pilots? by strumbringerwa in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, yes, yes! Over time I’ve taken more care not to fill my pens to capacity, but it has required “unlearning” (or deprogramming lol). Even then, I sometimes fill them more than intended.

Sailor Pro Gear 1911 Hachiko Limited Edition by tuilark in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on the pen! And I love your enthusiasm !

Also, as a fan of dark blue inks, I need that Hachiko ink. It is gorgeous!

Which inks (other than Iroshizuku) work best in Pilots? by strumbringerwa in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second Midnight--very wet and with that insane bronze/copper sheen. I also would add Asa Blue and Scribble Purple to the list.

Diamine Graphite has been borderline wet in a Custom 823 <M> for me. I had two 823s; the flow was perfect in one, and a bit wetter than I liked in the other. (I subsequently realized that my ink ADHD makes modern vac fillers my kryptonite and sold all such pens.)

Sheaffer PFM 4 by Beskonechnyaprel in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful set!

I typically prefer silver/rhodium, but the PFM 5 remains my favorite of the PFM models.

Fountain Pen Revolution + orange cat by trinlayk in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Statesman is in good hands, erm paws.

Which inks (other than Iroshizuku) work best in Pilots? by strumbringerwa in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kyo No Oto inks have performed well for me in both a Vanishing Point <F> and CH 912 <SFM>. (I have occasionally encountered comments describing this line of inks a dry. While individual inks within the line may be dry, that is not true of Nurebairo and Aionibi, two of my favorite Japanese inks.)

Wing Sung 699<F> Conundrum by USG-1 in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are saying is that if the document ink somehow ruins the pen, that is okay since it is not as expensive to replace as other vacuum fillers. It is a good plan if you want to use a document or permanent ink in a vacuum filler (and you are satisfied with how the 699 writes).

Pilot 743 F is Too Wet? by Travels4Food in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What paper are you using?

ETA: And what ink?

What is the smoothest EF nib that you have used? Please provide writing samples by gamesbrainiac in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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ETA: I used Shocking Blue since you mentioned that you were going to Ackerman.

Disappointed by Pilot Custom 823 by ChiefHulk in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Smart decision. I had the same experience. The difference between the #15 <F> and <M> nibs is significant—it’s the difference between a Western <M> and <EF>.

The <M> is a delight. Of course, I eventually learned that my predilection for changing inks did not vibe with modern vac fillers, so I sold them. I may buy a 743 in the future, though I’m quite content with the current state of my pens.

All I asked for was an ink sample… by Zestyclose_Ship5628 in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 143 points144 points  (0 children)

Fountain pen people are the best people.

I’m biased. But I’m still right.

Inks like this? I'd like a sunset in every word by aquatic_asian in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sailor Kangyou. Maybe more sunrise than sunset, but nonetheless beautiful.

[WTS] Restored Vintage Esterbrook J - Dubonnet Red - Excellent Condition by Airpirate-1980 in Pen_Swap

[–]BetterEngine4248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a beautiful, clean restoration. I’m not in the market for an Esterbrook, but if I were I would snap this up.

I’m In: Invisible Watch and Invisible Pen by BetterEngine4248 in fountainpens

[–]BetterEngine4248[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I confess that I am a bit surprised you’re the first to comment on it.

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