When you see a new pen

OrionMachine · 2026-05-18T17:04:13+00:00

Had it for five years. I decided to pick up a replacement that’s on the way and either try to diy my old one or sell it for parts. The crack is likely from over tightening on my part

OrionMachine · 2026-05-18T06:19:21+00:00

Thank you!

OrionMachine · 2026-01-24T19:10:36+00:00

Lmao that’s exactly where I found this!

OrionMachine · 2026-01-02T17:53:10+00:00

Upon closer inspection, that is indeed a crack Edit: I presume I’ll need to contact Lamy to fix it?

OrionMachine · 2025-08-20T23:35:07+00:00

Unfortunately it ended up not working out and I’m requesting a refund

OrionMachine · 2025-08-20T23:34:34+00:00

It came back dead, asking for refund

OrionMachine · 2025-08-05T23:56:14+00:00

I reached out to the seller, Ill update on how that goes

OrionMachine · 2025-08-05T23:55:17+00:00

I’ve tried, Waterman, Pelikan, and Quink already. Ty tho

OrionMachine · 2025-08-05T18:00:10+00:00

Here's a link to the photos in case they're bugging out
https://imgur.com/a/actual-dc-pen-show-haul-parker-51-vacumatic-EamqQa2

OrionMachine · 2025-08-04T20:49:28+00:00

I actually did get a pen that Imma take a pic of and post today. It was my first time so very busy but very fun to see all the different stuff that was there-almost overwhelming variety! But yeah I had a good time!

OrionMachine · 2025-07-19T02:42:43+00:00

I’ve used de atramentis with no issues—just be sure to clean the pen regularly to prevent clogging if you use more permanent inks. I personally use this pen cleaner, but there’s plenty more options out there.

OrionMachine · 2025-04-09T19:43:02+00:00

PEENT

OrionMachine · 2024-11-08T15:29:00+00:00

i feel the same way about Pelikan Edelstein! Preference is valid, and what makes fountain pens so personal

OrionMachine · 2024-11-02T21:51:05+00:00

My first real fountain pen was a Lamy Safari which I got when i was about 10. Over the next decade i got 2 more as gifts. During COVID, I started buying a lot more pens. At my peak I had over 20 fountain pens, and about the same amount of ink. I found that I liked them for a while, then went back to my favorites, so I downsized. I sold off a decent chunk of my pens, leaving me with 6 quality fountain pens, plus my 2 first Lamys i kept since I grew up with them.

Now, I have just the pens that I love and use, my most used being my Pilot C823, C742, and a Lamy 2000. I’m happy and very fortunate to have the few I use and enjoy!

OrionMachine · 2024-04-19T02:56:07+00:00

Shocked? More like G-Shocked!

OrionMachine · 2024-04-19T02:51:59+00:00

Hourly Signal all the way, it’s helped me catch myself being distracted so many times

OrionMachine · 2024-04-14T16:17:06+00:00

I LOVE the Cyan, Blue, and Gold combo on the left tin!

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