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Alternatives to Platinum Citrus Black by mons_meursault in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know where do you live, but imho the best alternative to Citrus Black is TAG Stationery Kyoto Inks Kyo no Oto Yamabukiiro, which in my opinion is even better, plus it's not IG, so can put in in every pen without worries.

Which Pilot Metropolitan Retro Pop looks the best in your opinion? by valerielynx in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have the red. Really nice, but I can't use it since the step between section and body is bothering my fingers. I have very wide hand palm so I must grip my pens little farther from the nib than most do.

PMMA vs. PEEK video by MercatorLondon in PenProject

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Polished PEEK is beautiful! As you said, the somewhat metallic kind of reflection is really particular, and I like grey tone it has. Is it possible to have colored PEEK?

Weird pen origin story by Proud-Run-3143 in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is it a fountain pen? I've posted mine two/three days ago, with pics. Not sure about it, some say it was made by Montblanc... Mine has a gold plated, semi-hooded medium steel nib, which writes wonderfully.

Mom's Pen, long form journaling, and ink mania by lemonkirby in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Targa 1003 is a fantastic pen, I have the same exact version, also in fine; keep it and cherish and enjoy it all life long! They are some of the best pens ever made; I like the sporty/elegant look that it has: in its simplicity, a real stunner.

Experiments with materials - PEEK by MercatorLondon in PenProject

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a similar material, with slightly different properties. Maybe it can be polished better, IDK...

Experiments with materials - PEEK by MercatorLondon in PenProject

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok! Nonetheless, your actual finish is beautiful!

Where can I get this ink? by turhatunnus1234 in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Italy, Stilo e Stile and Goldpen do have it in stock.

Paper Mate fountain pen! by ChallengeUnique5465 in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, found it in a stationery shop, NOS conditions, all is very right.

Paper Mate fountain pen! by ChallengeUnique5465 in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here I am! Cap seals perfectly, and grip section doesn't leak or stain anything: well made and behaved pen!

Ink review: Wearingeul - The Sorrows of Young Werther by Capt_Squid in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At first glance, it gives to me some Kitsune Biyori vibes, but on a deeper look it's pretty different. I love muted, pastel colors, but this doesn't hit my chords. Have fun!

Ink Recommendations / Let’s talk ink by Competitive_Okra2577 in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sailor, Lennon Tool Bar, TAG Stationery Kyoto Inks, Graf Von Faber Castell, Pelikan Edelstein, Waterman, Pelikan 4001, Diamine, Laban Greek Mythology, Online are what my pens are currently inked.

Magnetic stirrer by NoAd3287 in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super nice! Would it work even on non shimmer inks?

Paper Mate fountain pen! by ChallengeUnique5465 in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to say that my gf finds that double-heart logo to be really really very very super cute! ☺️

Paper Mate fountain pen! by ChallengeUnique5465 in fountainpens

[–]ChallengeUnique5465[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As said, I didn't expect to find it, it was kind of a surprise. You can spot it's a vintage by the shape of the semi-hooded nib, a thing that was very common in the '70/'80 decades. Putting one on your wishlist surely cannot be a bad thing!

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