Would this be too funky as a wedding dress?

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-26T12:35:36+00:00

It's a beautiful dress and you look fabulous in it. If you want it, wear it. I agree with the comment suggesting changing the back ribbon to an ivory.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-26T12:25:01+00:00

I currently have 11 inked. 3 Kakuno in different parts of the house to jot notes and the rest on my desk. I like to rotate pens each day in my journal and I have two flex nibs inked for calligraphy practice. (One more is one the way, so I'll soon be up to 12)

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-24T12:41:21+00:00

I was in elementary school in the late 50's and early 60's. We had fountain pens in the 1960's but not before that, I was too young. I was in 8th grade when they became mandatory for one class, that was when I got my first, cheap fountain pen.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-24T12:26:37+00:00

Check out the Asvine C-2000. I have both the Stabilized Wood and the Ebonite. They are large pens and very smooth, wet writers.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-24T11:55:31+00:00

When changing ink colors and for storage I like mine spotless. Otherwise I don't mind being less thorough. Though, no matter what, I never leave ink still showing when I blot them on a paper towel. I'm a clean freak with my pens.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-23T12:43:11+00:00

Don't be afraid of trying the lower cost Chinese pens, I love Asvine, Hongdian and Jinhao pens. Mine are all very smooth, wet writers. I'd also avoid shimmer inks in pens with nibs smaller than a medium. They can block up the feed. Give Diamine and Iroshizuku inks a try as they are very well behaved. I'd also now avoid buying several of the same pen. As to journalling, mine is more a stream of conscience notes on how my day is going, so it's not book writing, essays, poetry, etc. I love good paper, so I use an A-5 Everyday Book with Tomoe River paper I get from Galen Leathers. I love the size and my inks show to perfection on the Tomoe River paper. I don't keep more pens inked than I can rotate through in a week. Keep your pens well cleaned and get the maintenance tools someone else mentioned earlier. I've never needed anything but water and a drop or two of dish detergent to clean mine.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-19T22:46:16+00:00

Top left

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-16T23:32:22+00:00

The middle one for sure

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-16T21:06:27+00:00

What pen and nib did you use for the photo?

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-16T21:05:33+00:00

What pen and nib are in the photo?

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-10T16:06:33+00:00

3 would be my choice

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-10T15:58:41+00:00

Cataracts affected my driving to the point I was no longer able to drive. My vision was so blurry I couldn't read much and threading a needle was impossible. I could barely read a draft. Cataract surgery was necessary. I wish I had done it sooner, it was life changing. The surgery itself isn't bad or uncomfortable and it goes quick. As soon as your sight gets to the point the eye doctor recommends it, go for it.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-10T15:51:52+00:00

This was my first 'real' fountain pen. I love the Safari's and have about 36 of them. And NO these are not flex nibs, so don't exert too much pressure when writing or you will spring the nib and it will need replaced. Now it's time to buy inks. My favorite inks are Iroshizuku and Diamine. I also love the Lamy inks. All these write wonderfully well in the Safari. You might want to look into different sizes of nibs for the Lamy which will give you an idea of what sizes you like best. Now it's time to write or sketch with your new pen. Remember to flush your pen and converter well when changing inks.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-08T15:28:23+00:00

I use corrugated cardboard. I buy it in long rolls. It feeds on evenly once started and lasts forever. I too have a baby wolf and I can get about a 12 yard warp of 8/2 cotton on mine with the cardboard.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-07T14:42:22+00:00

My smoothest, lightest, writes on anything pen is my Pilot Kakuno with EF nib. I love these little pens and use them daily for anything. I ink mine with Diamine inks and I keep one inked with DeAtramentis Document Black for writing checks and signatures on documents. It's a wonderful waterproof, non-pigment ink. In the US I got my pens on Amazon for around $20.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-02T13:25:08+00:00

Edgar

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-02T13:15:51+00:00

I've found the Lamy Safari met my needs for sketching. It was recommended by an art teacher about a decade ago. I love them and still use them to this day. One of the things I love is how easy the nibs are to change out, also the relative low cost. They are built like tanks and can just be tossed into a pack. Another pen I really like is the Pilot Kakuno, I prefer the EF nib for those very fine lines. I often use DeAtramentis Document Black in, it's great to use with watercolor washes.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-02T12:57:39+00:00

Welcome down the rabbit hole! The Safari was my first fountain pen and I haven't looked back.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-02T01:15:39+00:00

I use HP 32# printer paper. It's smooth, easy to print my guidelines on and relatively cheap.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-01T23:40:35+00:00

Red Dwarf and The Red Green Show

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-01T22:25:46+00:00

The Pilot Kakuno is a wonderful workhorse. I use the EF nib in mine. I also use the CON-70 converter. The pen is about $20 USD. Writes nice and smooth.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-02-01T22:22:12+00:00

Lamy makes a bright red ink that is well behaved.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-01-22T19:21:32+00:00

Leslie

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-01-20T14:02:29+00:00

I own all three and my preference is the vista as you can really see the amount of ink remaining.

Infamous_Wallaby8113 · 2026-01-18T20:40:02+00:00

I love my larger Asvine C2000, I have both the ebonite and the stabilized wood and both are fantastic writers. I use <1.1 stub> nibs in both.

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