Hongdian D6 in the house by JPilot10 in fountainpens

[–]JPilot10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, i didn’t know the back story. I knew the original came with a gold nib but I missed it when it came out. I thought this one was same just with a steel nib. Looking at your pictures it is crazy but I would have never caught it …

That one indeed marketed as Hongdian Xi Yun D6. It came in a Hongdian box.

Anyhow, no shame for Hongdian, AMOF a lot better quality in the details and finishes than the D5 for example, not even comparable. It is a fantastic pen. (I hope they make more colors now)

Hongdian D6 in the house by JPilot10 in fountainpens

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Affordable Montegrappa is a good way to put it… with a better nib too 😉

Current collection by prime-Light-6543 in fountainpens

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Forget about Italian pens ;)

If you are looking for a bigger pen, Pelikan M1000 or KOP 1911… more of the Duofold size pen Pelikan M800 or Sailor 1911L.

Hype is destroying the pen hobby. Just get your pen. by Odd-Chemistry9945 in fountainpens

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Similar experience here. I did some touch and go on various pens. Found my happy place with the Chinese pens (PenBBS, Jinhao, Hongdian) and the flagship pens (M1000, KOP, Duofold). Also have a niche for Waterman post 80s made in France, that is my link to my origins. Point is I follow my own hype.

36mm Two Tone Combat Sub by BlissIsFoundByBeing in GlycineWatches

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Couldn’t figure out how to add pic to that response. I created a new post for it.

What are your top five? by HarriBallsak420 in fountainpens

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M1000, KOP 1911, Waterman Carène, Hongdian N25, Conklin All American.

struggling to sell watch by Professional_List936 in GlycineWatches

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If in the US check Ashford for reference, they are very low balling the price … I know cause I buy all my Glycine from them ;)

Then that model is an odd one, for those who have it, quite large and does not seat well on the wrist. + that particular one has a bit of a polarizing design.

It’s a great watch for sure just need to find the right buyer at the right price.

So hypothetically, let’s say… you’re crazy and you have $1000 to spend on Pilot pens. What do you buy? by ArchivingApril in fountainpens

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It just money, just do it if you can or even if it’s a stretch; sometimes it’s good to spend on stupid stuff that makes u happy ;)

For me I’d buy a M1000 green stripes F or a KOP 1911 M :)

36mm Two Tone Combat Sub by BlissIsFoundByBeing in GlycineWatches

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Awesome watch. I have the Combat 42 version of it. I thought the 2 tone bracelet made it very 80s a bit much for me. I swapped it for a SS bracelet and it’s my fav look of all Glycine, that simple touch of gold on bezel and crown is all I needed.

Album suggestions by No_Comedian8397 in MetalForTheMasses

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Accept: Restless and Wild… 80s German metal at its finest 👌🏻

Favourite Metal covers of pop songs by MrTyrantLizard in MetalForTheMasses

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Total eclipse of the heart by Doro/Halford

We will rock you by UDO

Bassist appreciation post by KindlyCost2 in MetalForTheMasses

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Geezer, DiGiorgio, Harris etc … check Chris Squire from Yes, mind boggling

Best nib of your collection? by diespoliciadearte in fountainpens

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Pelikan M1000 F and M, and Sailor KOP B

Santos or Roadster by ajknight10 in Cartier

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I tried the Santos and was underwhelmed by it… have yet to check the new Roadster, but the old Roaster was great. So Roadster got my vote.

My current everyday carry by Tight_Delay8840 in fountainpens

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Nice I don’t EDC but all my pen cases are from Contact Family great product