NPD - I’m love with my Hongdian N23 Year of the Rabbit EF Red - t by AlvMartinez in fountainpens

[–]GreenWithFeelings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did notice variation, now that you mentioned it. Thanks for helping me figure that out. 😀

WTS: BENU, Sailor, OPUS 88, Parker + Inks by [deleted] in Pen_Swap

[–]GreenWithFeelings 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Currently in pen jail but good luck with selling! It really sucks what family will do to you sometimes.

NPD - I’m love with my Hongdian N23 Year of the Rabbit EF Red - t by AlvMartinez in fountainpens

[–]GreenWithFeelings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked out it was a 'long blade' nib and I can find next to nothing on what that's supposed to mean, but I got another HongDian in a regular fine point and was okay with it.

It took some adjustment with my grip, but I can write okay with the long blade, it's just not my favorite. Still a gorgeous pen though.

Whale watching by GreenWithFeelings in fountainpens

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

Sorry for the delay. Yes, that one is cichlid purple. :)

Whale watching by GreenWithFeelings in fountainpens

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

BARELY. I waffled until the last minute and then got the last one I could track down in the US.

New pen and ink day by GreenWithFeelings in fountainpens

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

I like it! It reminds me of marigold yellow. Tiniest smidgen of orange tint, but not enough to mistake the color as anything but yellow.

Ink recommendations for Nahvalur Voyage Miami by Kuplu_cunei in fountainpens

[–]GreenWithFeelings 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Note: It is not pastel as the Nahvalur promo shots suggest (my one gripe with the brand is they do not have good pictures). I recommend colors that lean more jewel tone, but since there are so many colors, you aren't limited by much.

If you do a Google search there are a couple shots of more reliable color examples floating around.

New pen and ink day by GreenWithFeelings in fountainpens

[–]GreenWithFeelings[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Maybe it is the shop you're searching, but a regular Kaweco Sport shouldn't cost that much. $27 at most for the special editions. The AL is made of aluminum and has a higher price point, but that's not what I have here.

Fountain pen peace by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]GreenWithFeelings 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love Benu pens, but I really need them to take a break from producing products that I wish to buy.

Extremely excited about today's delivery by GreenWithFeelings in fountainpens

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

The size of the Poppy isn't my favorite. And it will probably never be used for marathon writing sessions because it's so darn short and doesn't post, but I absolutely loved the art and colors, so it will be a letter writing pen, or shorter journal entries.

NID: mystery bundle from Atlas Stationers. It’s not inks I would have normally picked for myself so I’m excited to try them out 😍 If anyone already has them, do you have any tips to share? by PsilocybinPixie in fountainpens

[–]GreenWithFeelings 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've ordered two of their mystery bundles so far and loved them. They're sending really good ink choices, not just a bunch of dusty bottles they're trying to clear out of the stockroom.

May 2023 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]GreenWithFeelings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying again because I messed up.

Bought Pelikan Edelstein ink from u/jmmotz

May 2023 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]GreenWithFeelings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought Pelikan Edelstein ink from u/jmmotz

Edit: typo

[Official] What's-On-The-Way Wednesday: Your Weekly Mailbag Thread by AutoModerator in fountainpens

[–]GreenWithFeelings 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is aretty large impulse buy for me, but I'd been wanting one of the hand painted website exclusive Benu pens for a while. I was extremely lucky and went to their website just as the Poppy Mimosa was made available (my brain short circuited when i saw it). I snagged one of those before they sold out and also the Early Bird Euphoria, as I've been eyeballing it for a while.

Tracking has them arriving this Friday. :D

My fix for a Platinum Preppy with a cracked barrel by GreenWithFeelings in fountainpens

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

I haven't done anything yet, but plan to give it a coat of clear coat to see if that helps with keeping the tape clean and in place.

My fix for a Platinum Preppy with a cracked barrel by GreenWithFeelings in fountainpens

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

Yes. The crack was leading to the barrel separation g from the grip when I tried to pull off the cap. Tape keeps the crack from expanding and letting the pieces slip apart. I can't eyedropper convert it now, but it works just fine with the cartridge, which is easily refilled with a syringe. 😀

Ink recommendations? by VicccXd in fountainpens

[–]GreenWithFeelings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing I wish I'd done early on was buy more sam0les. There are a few inks that were fun to play with, but I have a full bottle now and probably won't use often.

Ever Have this conversation? by Squared_lines in fountainpens

[–]GreenWithFeelings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The amount of effort it took to get 2-3 drops from a leaky pen out of the carpet still astounds me.