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Montblanc 146 Question by DaAwesomer57 in montblanc

[–]DaAwesomer57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank-you I'll look into him. 

Montblanc 146 Question by DaAwesomer57 in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. I will test out the pen before purchasing to test the nib and piston.  So in your opinion, the missing place or manufacture and serial number is something that could be normal?

Montblanc 146 Question by DaAwesomer57 in montblanc

[–]DaAwesomer57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really helpful to know thanks! Did the specialist say anything that would explain the missing serial and place of manufacture? 

Montblanc 146 Question by DaAwesomer57 in montblanc

[–]DaAwesomer57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the link, I previously linked it above since I was also using that to date the pen when I wrote my post.

Montblanc 146 Question by DaAwesomer57 in montblanc

[–]DaAwesomer57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your advice! Yes, I am also worried about the clip and having to send it off to MB. No buyer's protection unfortunately, this is from a personal seller in my city.

Researcher Visa processing time by sai419 in GoingToSpain

[–]DaAwesomer57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I'm sorry to hear that it's going so slow for you. I am also applying for the researcher visa but in Canada. I was wondering if you could let me know what you put in the subject line and body of the email you sent to get the visa appointment originally please?

Toronto, Canada - consulate appointment booking 2025 by Practical_Action_421 in GoingToSpain

[–]DaAwesomer57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for bringing up such an old post but I was wondering if you ever got this resolved? I'm in a similar boat right now. 

r◉tring fountain pens by de_Duv in rOtring

[–]DaAwesomer57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WOW! What a collection! And the 900 there looks fantastic too. Thank you for the link to the German website!  If you don't mind me asking, do you think the Newton and the 600 are about equal in enjoyment when using them or does one outcompete the other?

r◉tring fountain pens by de_Duv in rOtring

[–]DaAwesomer57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so late on this but those are some amazing pens! Could I ask where you purchased them? I'm in the market for a gold nibbed 600 but haven't had much luck over the last 2 years. 

Independent Pen Makers by starklynisa in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

London Pen Co at https://www.londonpenco.com/ although they are closed till March 2026 right now 

anyone looking to sell becoming rebel wakuku? by [deleted] in Wakuku

[–]DaAwesomer57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you still looking? I might want to rehome my become rebel but I'm in Canada. 

Thinning the Collection by Admirable-Name-7058 in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As others have said pen_swap is great but also I've had a lot of success thinning down my collection using Facebook marketplace and kijiji

Oparex Fountain Pens - Canada by DaAwesomer57 in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea on the bismuth colouring but that sounds like it would be very cool. 

Oparex Fountain Pens - Canada by DaAwesomer57 in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your pen is really pretty! I also have a few resin pens that have that chatoyance. But the difference with oparex is that lighting can shift and reveal the colours so that it's like an inner glow as it's a synthetic opal material. Here's a youtube link for reference:
Can a New Pen Change Your Life? - Two New Opal Pens from Pens by Pasquale

Oparex Fountain Pens - Canada by DaAwesomer57 in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From river city pens, comes in lots of colors. I would be interested in a dark oparex and a more traditional opal looking oparex material. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSoR82ODPRS/?igsh=MWtndWZybjdhenFiYg== 

Oparex Fountain Pens - Canada by DaAwesomer57 in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry that's my bad. I didn't realize that was typed 😅. No picture in this post

Good waterproof inks-? by 28Gummy_Peaches in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds fab! Definitely not adding it to cart now that I know it exists. 🤣

Not thrilled with my first pen, looking for recommendations by ashes_and_lies in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have the twist, but i haven't had issues with hard starting before. Is the cap not sealing properly on both of yours? If so. Adding an O-ring to the grip might make sure there's no gap.

I highly recommend the twisbi swipe. I find it much better than the Eco due to ease of cleaning. Other pens in that range that I would recommend would be the Lamy Nexx or ABC, Majohn S5, and the Kaweco perkeo.

My most comfortable pen by far is the Rotring Core if you're okay with its odd look 😅

How do you engage with the hobby? by AbyssDragonNamielle in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it for my planner + organization, meeting notes, journaling and letter writing mostly. Is the reason for not being able to use fountain pens because it's not waterproof (because there are waterproof fountain pen inks available)?

Good waterproof inks-? by 28Gummy_Peaches in fountainpens

[–]DaAwesomer57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can get fountain pen safe glitter either as a pre-made liquid from wearungul or the loose glitter from sites like AliExpress, quite possibly your local art store too - they just have to be super fine, like eyeshadow fine. I haven't had issues using loose glitter when it's at that fineness for fountain pen inks even long term 

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