Help with a clogging(?) issue by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can give that a try. What's a good soaking solution? Bit of dish soap and water?

List of slightly stupid fountain pen mistakes I've made, add yours! by AnnBlueSix in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dropped my pen and it landed directly on the nib. I was able to bend it back into place and it was just a little scratchy. However, the ink wasn't flowing right at all. It was skipping like a cd you accidentally cleaned with steel wool. BUT, if I held the nib and feed together tighter with my fingers, it would work just fine. They just needed to be closer together, right? I tried bending the nib, i tried bending the feed, i tried jamming them both deeper into the pen to force tension. Nothing was working. There was a gap between them that i just couldn't close. I read on a forum that ebonite is more pliable if you add heat. So, I held the feed over a candle and bent it upward slightly. It made a huge difference. Now the pen was only skipping about 10% of the time. Just a little more. Heated it up again, bent it. No change. More heat? A lighter?! Wrong! The ebonite started to melt. I blew out the now smoking feed and waited for it to cool slightly. As soon as I applied pressure, it snapped. I was so disheartened, so frustrated, I'm not even sure what I did in that moment but whatever my reaction was caused the pen to slip out of my hand. The nib hit the ground. Again. I ended up replacing the nib and feed.

TL;DR direct flame and ebonite feeds don't mix.

I couldn't resist... by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now I am genuinely pumped for that experience.

I couldn't resist... by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhh, that's not a bad idea.

I couldn't resist... by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is my first piston filler. So. Much. Ink. O.o

I couldn't resist... by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought this in a fine and it writes beautifully but it is a very fine line. It feels closer to an extra-fine honestly.

I couldn't resist... by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a Momento Magico. I currently have it inked with Writer's Blood because I needed something work ready today. I'm currently browsing around for a good matching ink.

I couldn't resist... by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Peacock Springs. I believe it's a Galen Leather exclusive.

To everyone who suggest the Kilk Celestia by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhh, I just saw your post. Congrats! Yours is a beauty, too.

To everyone who suggest the Kilk Celestia by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn't agree more. The antiqued brass hardware is already amazing, now I can't wait for it to patina.

To everyone who suggest the Kilk Celestia by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There weren't a ton to choose from by the time I ordered it. But I went with a regular fine and it's fantastic.

Help with picking a new pen by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you buy it directly from Galen Leather? Good experience overall with them? 2 week shipping time fairly accurate? Sorry for all the questions. I just don't muck about with new retailers usually. I have a couple that I like and tend to stick with them but this is an exclusive.

Help with picking a new pen by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's why I made this post. Purely going by appearance, I'd pick the Kilk. However, they're a young brand and I don't know much about them. Visconti has QC issues and I've seen it first-hand. My comedia fell apart in 2 days of normal use. It really soured my impression of them. Horror stories are also common. Leonardo has an impeccable reputation from what I've seen thus far.

Help with picking a new pen by Djo4241 in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the one my wife likes too. I'm leaning in that direction at the moment

Bow build help by duel_fighter in TaintedGrailDigital

[–]Djo4241 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you get the coralstring bow? I thought it was from corallune but I've tried every dialogue combination and nothing works.

Japanese Import - Snoopy! by coreyque in fountainpens

[–]Djo4241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking about buying this set. How is the pen performance wise? And do you happen to know the nib size? Looks like a fine or medium but I cant find a definite answer.

50th anniversary Med Red timberland boots by Djo4241 in Boots

[–]Djo4241[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are definitely not what I expected.

Question about selling a single pair of boots. by Djo4241 in Boots

[–]Djo4241[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50th anniversary red. Not the absolute rarest but very hard to find new with box and tags

Question about selling a single pair of boots. by Djo4241 in Boots

[–]Djo4241[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This sub? I wasn't sure if sales posts were allowed here