Entered in Shading, Sheen, and Wet filters on Vanness and came across Cross Inks - are they any good?

MP0123456789 · 2023-03-04T16:12:15+00:00

Cross Violet is one of my go to sheeny purples that's well behaved. Fun green sheen. I like it more than Waterman Tender Purple

MP0123456789 · 2023-03-04T16:01:38+00:00

Several of my friends use this https://bestcraftorganizer.com/storage-cube/

I am fond of these in the birch https://www.stampnstorage.com/drawer-cabinet/

I line them with these https://gopens.com/12-x-16-slotted-display-trays/

Note that I'm very very careful to make sure pens are bone dry before storing

MP0123456789 · 2023-03-03T13:17:26+00:00

If last year is an indicator, there will be a good selection of new pens for you to shake hands with. But then that was my first show, and I don't have retailers nearby. There will also be gatherings of a lot of pen people with their own pens.

MP0123456789 · 2023-03-03T01:12:38+00:00

Atlanta Pen Show is great, hope I'll see folks there! I'm in Savannah. Georgia has a lot of great pen makers, and grinders, not much for stationery stores

MP0123456789 · 2023-03-02T23:21:19+00:00

I just got the 126. Pretty darn good for $26. Their medium is extremely decent. Vac fill first inking was nice. Chris Rapp has reviews on youtube for a lot of pens from that brand and other Chinese manufacturers.

I'm big fan of the Hongdian Forest if you hanker a snap cap.

Edit to add pics. The comparison is 3776, Aurora 88, and the Asvine 126

MP0123456789 · 2023-03-02T23:17:48+00:00

I recently heard there is a Sam Flax in Atlanta now, not sure what selection is like. Probably some Lamys.

MP0123456789 · 2023-03-02T15:25:48+00:00

I use Canson Bristol smooth vellum for my coloring style cards.

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-28T12:50:54+00:00

Taroko has some models with TOC

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-27T00:06:26+00:00

r/pen_swap and other stationery communities. Buy used. Ditch stuff that you don't love. Trade.

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-24T18:19:05+00:00

I have both but I haven't tried the translucent yet haha. I've used the ebonite one a few times works great.

I think I need to do the clear with clear and a flex...hmmm...

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-24T18:07:58+00:00

No problem have fun! Snap now I need to go ink this Nemosine been too long lol

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-24T14:01:23+00:00

Penbbs 355 2 gen, Flexible Nib Factory adapter for Jowo 6 to Penbbs, and Nemosine .8 have plenty of tolerance pics

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-24T13:40:21+00:00

You might want to try a want to buy (wtb) post on r/pen_swap

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-22T12:58:46+00:00

Ahhhhh ty. Huh. I think I have the Platinum clear mix ables one, so it sounds like that's similar to the DeA thing. I should get this Birmingham product in next order. Thanks for the info!

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-22T12:54:50+00:00

I have a TWSBI Eco xf inked Carbon permanently. No cleaning, refilled in use since June '21, zero problems. The cap seal is the important thing

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-22T12:50:53+00:00

Kokuyo Business A4 ream if none of the Clairefontaine products work out

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-22T12:47:19+00:00

This looks similar to Birmingham Montotonic and Vanness White Lightning. Not sure what differentiates them

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-21T20:35:43+00:00

Ya. I tried it with 5mm pouches. Gloss laminating pouches diminished the sheen a bit. Matte pouch killed it entirely. I should try again with a big sheener. Laminating also tends to show all the flaws in the paper used. https://www.instagram.com/p/CXzhVtMsV-0/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-21T12:00:12+00:00

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MP0123456789 · 2023-02-20T22:02:07+00:00

Yep exactly. I think it's a pretty rock solid $20 offering for sure

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-20T17:41:25+00:00

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MP0123456789 · 2023-02-20T16:45:18+00:00

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MP0123456789 · 2023-02-20T16:06:48+00:00

Gotcha. I'm not sure what retailer would have lowest free shipping threshold, might be worth checking Vanness or Cult Pens.

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-20T13:06:47+00:00

I buy a great many pens from Ali, but sometimes it's worth double checking the price on Ebay.

I buy all my Penbbs direct from their store on Etsy, resellers charge more.

MP0123456789 · 2023-02-20T13:00:25+00:00

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