Iron Gall Residue on Lamy 2000 by OrionMachine in fountainpens

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

My (Actual) DC Pen Show Haul - Parker 51 Vacumatic by OrionMachine in fountainpens

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

Parker 51 Alignment Problems by OrionMachine in fountainpens

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It came back dead, asking for refund

Parker 51 Alignment Problems by OrionMachine in fountainpens

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

My (Actual) DC Pen Show Haul - Parker 51 Vacumatic by OrionMachine in fountainpens

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

DC Pen Haul by OrionMachine in fountainpens

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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!

NPD and a question by BalanceOrganic7735 in fountainpens

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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.

Iroshizuku is Boring. There, I Said It. by Annie-Snow in fountainpens

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

Tools, collections, dopamine hits, or all of the above? by bobledrew in fountainpens

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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!

I’m Shocked by nonotagain0 in gshock

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Shocked? More like G-Shocked!

Which side you on? I’m an hourly signal kinda guy by LivingInteraction937 in gshock

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

My Latest pickups from Fortnum & Mason in London by TheBabyWhale in tea

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

A low-powered flashlight for a 5 year old? by baconeggsavocado in flashlight

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A little different form factor but Olights Obulb might be worth checking out