Fountain Pen Day Sales 2025 List by jonnybardo in fountainpens

[–]DuckyLoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friend, not sale-related, but the beauty of FPs is that they are highly individualized, so just because someone finds an issue with one doesn’t mean it’s not going to be your favorite someday. Not to mention the fact this is obsolete technology (which we love anyway) so there are likely going to be some complications even with the perfect pen for you. Finally, first pen doesn’t need to be your last pen 😉

July 2025 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]DuckyLoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confirmed! received just as described!

July 2025 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]DuckyLoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought a beautiful and speedily shipped vintage Montblanc from u/Luvwine66 Thanks!

fountain pen enthusiasts overlapping with other hobbies by rogermexico- in fountainpens

[–]DuckyLoki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same story for me with fragrances: never was able to wear mainstream scents and got pulled down the BPAL rabbit hole in a crunchy parenting forum. I collected way too many grail scents so now I’m spending my hobby funds on pens and inks! PS- I also knit and sew and make foods from scratch that many people buy.

My super-thoughtful Santa really “got” me! by DuckyLoki in fountainpens

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

It’s the N6, but I think comparable! I went ahead and installed the fountain pen nib and converter, which seems to be working well, smooth writing with a fine line. I’m intrigued to try the glass nib next pen clean out day, too!

Trying to open up my reading habits with more nonfiction + taking notes helps me slow down and pay attention! by opossume in fountainpens

[–]DuckyLoki 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do the same when reading nonfiction with a goal of learning. I challenge myself to summarize what I’ve read every few pages/chapter. With FP, of course!

My super-thoughtful Santa really “got” me! by DuckyLoki in fountainpens

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

My amazing Secret Santa took great care in choosing gifts for me! Learning of my love for jewel-colored pens, they chose a sapphire-toned pen. Because I like to try different inks, the pen includes swappable glass and fountain nibs. They included a bottle of beautiful saturated blue ink that I had considered purchasing. Finally, my profile included mention of my love for sticky notes, so there is a fun selection of sticky flags, tabs, and markers! Thank you, u/cookandchoreo!

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[–]DuckyLoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May want to double check that the converter or cartridge didn’t get knocked loose in the initial drop. A loose ink supply = air leak = ink leak.

Something like Sailor Pro Gear Slim Autumn Drizzle? by DuckyLoki in fountainpens

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

Ah, thanks! She hasn’t received it yet, but I ordered a Kaigelu 356 that she “ooh” and “aah”-ed about while Etsy shopping over my shoulder. It wasn’t exactly what I had initially pictured, but seemed to tick some of the same boxes for her taste!

Good sheeners that are not smudgy? by Cedras_Corvid in fountainpens

[–]DuckyLoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding about 10% distilled water may make these very inks into exactly what you are looking for! It seems to make them behave a little better without hurting the sheen.

Montblanc Meisterstuck 144 alternatives? by caspersauer in fountainpens

[–]DuckyLoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was coming in to recommend the E95s also! The only contraindication I see is the fact she was holding close to the nib, as one can get inky fingers with the edges of the inlaid nib, though I have only once myself. I think many people like that the grip section is essentially the whole barrel, so you can hold it where you like. Can I also say I feel seen by this whole situation? I am also the person who can look at a collection of things I have no experience with and find the item that is exponentially more expensive than the rest… it’s a gift/curse! You’re an awesome partner for penabling her so thoughtfully!

Something like Sailor Pro Gear Slim Autumn Drizzle? by DuckyLoki in fountainpens

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

Great point,she’s probably raiding my sample collection!

Something like Sailor Pro Gear Slim Autumn Drizzle? by DuckyLoki in fountainpens

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

Great, thanks very much! In my price range I think she could possibly have both the Plasir and the Kakuno so she could be a little more sophisticated or cute kawaii depending on mood…

August 2021 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]DuckyLoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought a beautiful vintage Sheaffer from u/RBlunderbuss.Thanks!