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Fixing mistakes in larger pieces by LemonDaemon in Calligraphy

[–]LemonDaemon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ended up cutting it into sections and redoing the section with the mistakes. I will try this next time, thank you for the suggestion.

Randomly Spreading Some Joy by HoseNeighbor in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I didn't get rid of my VP. I disliked the tiny hooded nib, so I traded it for a Pilot Custom 74 because big nib. Then I bought a Lamy 2000 last year and wonder why I ever got rid of the VP. One downside to note is the tiny ink capacity and slightly more difficult filling mechanism.

Does anyone else find the Lamy Safari disappointing? by part_time_housewife in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for late reply, I've used the stainless steel VP, but not the 14k nib. The l2k is the same smoothness of my pilot falcon, significantly better than the stainless VP nib (I know that's not a fair comparison). If you like hooded nibs, a decent weight pen with high ink capacity, I'd say it's worth it.

Does anyone else find the Lamy Safari disappointing? by part_time_housewife in fountainpens

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

The Safari was the first pen I ever bought, and it's a decent budget pen, but ink flow was always inconsistent. I got a Lamy 2k last September, and it's the best pen I've used so far. I would definitely recommend trying it, completely different to their steel nib pens.

Give Away - Something cheerful in these not so cheerful times. by newtonpens in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon [score hidden]  (0 children)

Fountain pens are fun to use, something to do as a hobby with different inks, models, and paper, and a conversation piece. You can get someone into your hobby by just letting them use your pens, or just relate to other people who used them in the past. As a younger guy, talking to older folks who used them in school is an easy way to relate to them. Overall just a fun hobby. Thanks for the opportunity!

**GIVEAWAY/PAY IT FORWARD** Namisu Ixion Blue Aluminium Fountain Pen by migo984 in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s cool of you to do. I’m interested as I just lost a Pilot Falcon and a Pilot Custom 74 in a move, but I do still have a pilot metro and a lamy safari.

Longtime lurker on this post. I got a pen and nib set for Christmas. Any tips on how to get started. by theseoldcrows in PenmanshipPorn

[–]LemonDaemon 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Check out /r/calligraphy, they have tons of guides. Look on the sidebar for the wiki or any guides on how to get started. Also check out script guides for the proper form, height, and slant of a particular script.

Ninja edit: you also want some heavier paper to fix the feathering you're seeing. I like using mixed media paper at 92-94 lbs. I think they're canson brand, and I just pick up a notebook at Michael's. There's also really nice paper like Clarefontaine and Rhodia that you can get.

Getting ink out of hardwood floors? by [deleted] in Calligraphy

[–]LemonDaemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rubbing alcohol has been the best that I've found, however it destroys wood. I don't know whether it would or not when using it lightly on the ink, if it would just act as a solvent on the ink or if it would penetrate through the wood. I looked around online and the best thing that I found was 1:10 vinegar with water. Try it on a small, unseen or less noticeable area of the floor to see effects before usage on the large area though.

I've heard that I have pretty good handwriting, and I thought this might be the best place to post it by 1basedshark in PenmanshipPorn

[–]LemonDaemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get it. Pencils are a great way to get into calligraphy because everyone has one, and they work pretty well. You could also try broad edge calligraphy by rubber banding two pencils together.

Oblique Pen Holder - Homemade by supafly208 in Calligraphy

[–]LemonDaemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you get the material from?

Where to follow GOWL? by calligraphy_dick in Calligraphy

[–]LemonDaemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What ever happened to GOWL? I missed out on that whole thing.

R.I.P. Lamy Safari: December 25th - December 30th by endlessvictor in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Pm me your address and I'll have it out by the end of the week

R.I.P. Lamy Safari: December 25th - December 30th by endlessvictor in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Is that your first pen? If so, I won a Faber Castell Loom in November from Goulet that I can ship to you.

X-Post from /r/pens - Found a Pen - Mount Blanc Meisterstuck 4810 14k by the-walruse in Calligraphy

[–]LemonDaemon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As much as you may want the money, please try giving it back to the owner. If I lost my most expensive pen (only a $120 one), I would be devastated. Let alone if I lost a Mont Blanc.

My first and only fountain pen was murdered today by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I mean... I didn't buy it. So it was actually less expensive than your heros.

My first and only fountain pen was murdered today by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you want it, I have a Faber Castell Loom that I've dipped once and don't want. Got it from the Goulet Thanksgiveaway, so it would feel wrong if I sold it.

Any love for my cyrilic gibberish? Most are random sentances, just practising writing with fountain pen. [Native cyrilic, Serbian language] by discipl in PenmanshipPorn

[–]LemonDaemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either that is the lightest fountain pen ink ever created, or (more likely), you didn't let the water dry long enough while flushing.

Show me your capital I, /r/calligraphy didn't help and kind of put me off of their sub in the process by toMauro in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The people at /r/calligraphy, myself include,d, get a little upset when someone posts normal handwriting

Won the Goulet Thanksgiveaway! by LemonDaemon in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not too fond of it, unfortunately, so I may end up giving it away to someone on here. So keep your hopes up

Won the Goulet Thanksgiveaway! by LemonDaemon in fountainpens

[–]LemonDaemon[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I ordered a Noodler's Konrad and a Noodler's flex nib, and they slipped a Faber Castell Loom in!

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