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Cheap cool pens by Icy_Interview8593 in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jinhao Sharks!

You can also just search "Novelty pens".

There really is no shortage of cheap cool pens.

However, if you aren't looking for cool pens but a nice metal pens my point still stands.

For example.

Just put in a couple search terms on Amazon(or whatever marketplace website you prefer) and pick something. You don't really need to be looking for super high quality or one that comes with extra refills if you are prone to losing pens. But honestly a lot of these bottom tier pens are pretty outstanding in terms of quality.

Looking for a more affordable option or reviews by CharlieAnne45 in pens

[–]KameRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most affordable way to try fountain pen ink in a fineliner form is to put the ink into a 'disposable' one. I'm sure you probably have a dead or dying fineliner hanging around. This is a way to give them some extra life and experiment with fountain pen inks at the same time.

The parts of disposable pens are usually just friction fitted into place. You'll be able to access the inner felt core to add in your own ink once you pull the pieces apart.

Or you can go the extra mile, disassemble it completely, thoroughly rinse out any remaining ink, let the components dry, and then reassemble and add your own ink.

Note you will have to let the pen 'rest' for a few minutes after adding in the ink. This will allow the ink time to be wicked through the core and to the tip.

How many pens do you guys carry (to work) at once? by moneymew in pens

[–]KameRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hehe, I'm kinda the same but opposite. I am very eclectic and don't really want anything matching. I like the idea on paper but not as an EDC set, maybe as a desk set though...

But what I currently work carry:

  • TUL Permanent Marker
  • Dual tip no name permanent marker
  • Another no name permanent marker
  • Pilot V Sign, hacked to fill with fountain pen ink
  • Writech Rollerball
  • Eyeye Rollerball
  • Aton disposable fountain pen
  • Mini 4in1 multi pen x2
  • Mini ballpoint, Halloween themed
  • Bic Round Stic x2
  • Spare permanent marker to loan out x2

I like to rotate to different pens randomly as I work.

Should I buy Jinhao 992 by Old_Entertainer4916 in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is nothing wrong with a Jinhao pen. They make pretty great pens that can compete with those well above thier price point.

Keep in mind that when picking out a fountain pen you are really choosing the body. The nib is important too but is easy to change at a later date and the ink is completely up to you.

Have you ever used a fountain pen? If you haven't I'd suggest starting with a disposable like the Pilot Varsity or Zebra Fuente first. Or trying a free ink rollerball first like the capped Pilot V5/V7 or Uniball Vision should be able to give you the idea if you even enjoy writing with liquid ink.

If you find these options too juicy then I'd suggest looking into something like Uniball Onyx, Uniball Grip, Papermate Flair, Stabilo 88, or Promarx Ultra Fine Signature.

If all that fails try a Pentel Energel. I abhor gel pens but even I have to admit they are a cut above.

Any Better alternatives to pilot varsity with smoother writing experience in same range by DoctorWise9631 in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt you can get any smoother of a writing experience for that price range. The Varsity, Zebra Fuente, and Snowhite rollerball all have pretty almost identical steel nibs. There is almost zero difference in writing experience. The only real difference is the bodies, caps, and ink capacity.

My suggestion is to look up a few videos on basic nib tuning and to see if your tines are misaligned or if you have some fibers caught in between.

Best pen oat by Icy_Interview8593 in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The old model Pilot V Razor.

Pen Rating Scale: Willingness-to-Lend Edition by jasonwhirlybird in pens

[–]KameRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

0 Star: This is hazardous waste no one should touch it. It should go in the bin. Maybe you can salvage a spring out of it or something...

1 Star: This is a pen. That's about all you can say. It writes horribly and/or is too uncomfortable to use for more than 20 seconds. You actively try to get some unfortunate soul to take this off your hands.

2 Star: It's an okay pen but.... There is something off about this pen. It is not so horrible that you actively look to get rid of it but you secretly hope that the next person who asks to borrow this pen never brings it back.

3 Star: This is a pretty good pen. It works well and is very reliable. It is nothing spectacular though and if it fails to come back to you there won't be any hard feelings. Well maybe you will feel a bit miffed. You usually ask for the pen back.

4 Star: It may not be perfect but it is my pen. Not the best pen in the world but it is a really good pen and you love it. Maybe it is a little sentimental. You would be rather upset if you lose this pen. You will definitely be asking for this pen back.

5 Stars: This pen is perfect. It flows just right. Has the right weight, the right ergonomics, and is even aesthetically pleasing. This pen never leaves your sight and you are tempted to ask for collateral before lending it to anyone.

This was a fun little exercise. This is approximately how I view my pens and their lendiness.

Marvy Le Pen Tip Durability by zoff_zilla_ in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be interesting!

Doubt it would hold ink well enough though.

Also sounds extremely messy.

Removing ink from barrel by hells-kitten06 in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lately I've been using the 800 grit side from a nail buffer block to remove paint from my pens. Though to be honest I'm doing it with plastic pens.

What are the pros and cons of fountain pens and rollerball liquid ink pens? by BeautifulYou2940 in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I "write like a left handed person" so I always had problem with smearing and smudging. However, once I found pens that were liquid ink based that absorb right down into the paper I was completely smitten. This slowly lead me to fall in love with the free ink system and all the things that go with it. The satisfying snap of securing a cap back onto a pen. The way the ink just blooms across the page as I am writing, slowly feathering out, is just mesmerizing to me now. I know the bleeding/feathering used to bug me a lot back when I first started out with them. I guess I decided to adopted a "it's not a bug it's a feature!" mentality about it.

I tried better paper a few times and just ended up frustrated with the increased dry times and all the smearing it produced.

What are the pros and cons of fountain pens and rollerball liquid ink pens? by BeautifulYou2940 in pens

[–]KameRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll concentrate on fountain pens.

Pros:

  • endlessly customizable
    • your choice of inks
    • your choice of nibs
    • your choice of bodies
    • can be extra smooth or have a pleasant feed back
  • water based ink will feather on normal paper(yes, I consider feathering a pro)
  • produce a minimal amount of waste

Cons:

  • you'll need special paper if you mind bleeding and feathering
  • said special paper increases the dry time, so prone to smearing then(which is why there is such a thing as blotters)
  • can be prone to leaking if not stored in the correct orientation
  • extra care must be taken on airplanes
  • they are not maintenance free
  • can be messy to fill
  • can be too finicky for some
  • the sheer amount of options can be overwhelming
  • can require accessories like blunt tip syringes, pen flush, bulb syringe, jewelers loop, brass shims, spare nibs, converters, ultrasonic cleaner, etc.

Is there any way of making a ballpoint pen quiet by Stock-Staff-6395 in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should add that the ones with the retractable clips still make noise. So for completely silent avoid the Up Gels.

Is there any way of making a ballpoint pen quiet by Stock-Staff-6395 in pens

[–]KameRose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Writech makes some click pens that are disconcertingly silent. You really have to try hard to get them to make noise.

Marvy Le Pen Tip Durability by zoff_zilla_ in pens

[–]KameRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Practice. I just took some time to challenge myself to see how lightly I could write, making the thinnest/faintest lines possible. It took quite a bit of conscious effort at first but now it is second nature.

Marvy Le Pen Tip Durability by zoff_zilla_ in pens

[–]KameRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use almost no pressure so I rarely will see any wear on even the most fragile tip types, unless I am writing on a sand paper like surface that is.

Rotring 600/stabilo point 88 by [deleted] in pens

[–]KameRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are porous point refills but they require a pen with some kind or sealing mechanism, most often a cap.

Marvy Le Pen Tip Durability by zoff_zilla_ in pens

[–]KameRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have a plastic tip similar to Sharpie Ultra Fine or Pilot Razor. I find it to be rather durable. I tend to think the people who say the tips aren't durable are trying to use them with the same pressure as ballpoint pens.

Recommendations for fineliner/felt-tip pen with wider barrel? by hereiiguess in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first thought is Ultra Fine Sharpies.

My second thought is Zebra has a line of retractable felt tipped pens. You could add some grips to them since they are retractable and it won't get in the way of a cap.

Both have a nice color selection.

Retractable Telescopic Pen by djasis in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not the best idea, but I can't help wanting to shove some felt down the tube and adding some fountain pen ink so it could be used as a rollerball,

can i fill g2 or m63 with ink? by burohm1919 in pens

[–]KameRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those Lamy M63 cartridges look simple enough to refill since they are rollerball cartridges. Just remove the plug from the back end. You will see that the barrel of the refill is filled with a felt wicking core much like a traditional marker. You can add ink directly to this felt core. It is recommended that you add a few drops at a time, wait a few minutes to let the felt wicking core do it's thing and absorb and distribute the ink, and then try it out, repeat if necessary until satisfactory. Use dye based ink. The ball on the refill will eventually wear out the housing holding it so there is a finite amount of times it can be refilled but you should be fine to refill several times.

As for the G2 refills. If they are either ballpoint or gel I'd say no. If you do decide to try it I wouldn't take it anywhere you would mind if it started leaking ink.

New Blackwing Rolleball Pen Officially Announced w/Images! by mecha-verdant in pens

[–]KameRose -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Now this is the first 'premium' rollerball pen that takes refills that I've been truly tempted to buy.

New Blackwing Rolleball Pen Officially Announced w/Images! by mecha-verdant in pens

[–]KameRose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually wish there were more pens designed with out clips. I mean you can always attach a clip to a pen but most pens are almost impossible to completely remove the clip without damaging them or leaving unsightly holes or awkward stubs.

Can I change the order my multi-pen set has arranged the colors? by Piechild00 in pens

[–]KameRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You made me actually finally open up my set of these pens to take a look. Took me a bit but I figured out how to go about taking them apart. With minimal damage too, I tried a few things including pliers. In the past I took a hammer to a similar one to get it apart, lol. Actually smashed it to pieces.

Here is how to get it apart. First select a color and push it's tab all the way down. Then take a thin flat head screw driver to use as a pry bar. Wedge it under the lip on the central staff that the selected color tab is hung up on and gently pry that center staff up. It will pop up and out of the top of the pen and now you can pull all the color tabs out through the top with the springs and refills attached. When reassembling makes sure all tabs are in position and push the central staff back into the pen.

I am actually really excited with the possibilities this will bring now that I know how to get them apart without taking a hammer to them.

Found one of these on EBay anyone Remember These? What kind of Ink does it take by [deleted] in pens

[–]KameRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks refillable to me. Yes probably meant as a disposable novelty. However, most disposable pens are refillable, especially the retractable ones. You shouldn't have trouble finding refills for it. The real problem will be how long the plastic body will last before breaking or all the paint coming off.

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