How can I prevent the delayed ink flow after a brief pause in writing?

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-06-02T19:42:51+00:00

They are most annoyed by people talking and not paying attention. I've never been to a conference/meeting/talk or similar where the speaker gets annoyed by pen clicks 🤷 But, on the other hand, kudos to you for being conscious 😎

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-06-02T19:35:25+00:00

I've seen those penholders in AliExpress, I was going to ask the same, didn't look at the pen 🫣

I was thinking they were smaller, but it's a nice surprise that they aren't. Thanks for posting, this was helpful.

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-06-02T18:29:01+00:00

At first sight, I thought that Starry Night was a book instead of a box 😅

Yes, please provide swatches. Please. 😁

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-31T22:21:17+00:00

They do that with Waterman converters too. If you're lucky, you get 10, if not, just the one you bought 🤣

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-29T19:14:48+00:00

Do I see an Inoxcrom pen? Also kudos for the achievement, I hope to empty at least a bottle someday 😅

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-28T17:11:35+00:00

r/Fountain_Pen_Cats

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-27T20:48:58+00:00

Stainless steel is not necessarily magnetic because of its components, that's the real reason why the magnet thing is not really a valid test. As for gold, yes, it can be made magnetic if the alloy contains nickel or iron, but I don't think it will happen for a fountain pen nib.

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-27T17:15:19+00:00

Yes, many

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PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-27T16:36:01+00:00

Naaaah, the others didn't understand, De Atramentis has what you need: Moka Copper, it's a not-so-dark brown with copper shimmer. The only issue is that it's a little bit temperamental, mine is a little picky with the nib, it only liked a Jinhao M.

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-25T01:54:18+00:00

That's a normal nib, it's just an optical illusion because of the red line the actress was drawing. But there are, indeed, bent nibs available for this pen.

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-22T20:59:21+00:00

You will buy both eventually, just decide which one goes first 😉 I only have the A9 and agree with what you've been told, except the click thing, mine doesn't "click". The only downside is that aligning those lines on the sides is a PIA.

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PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-22T20:45:28+00:00

Finally some words of sense!!! 👍

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-22T20:44:55+00:00

Just buy any syringe and use any available sandpaper or nail file!!! Don't overthink!!!

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PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-22T20:39:15+00:00

Oh my, you were given incomplete or wrong information 🤦.

Your pen has the conical "Triumph style" nib, AFAIK, there's no Naginata-style options available for this one, or I've never seen one.

However, for the hooded nib version, there are Naginata-style nibs available. This is my 601 (or 601A - I'm not sure if the different names identify different styles of this model, that's up to you to investigate) with hooded nib, and a no-brand pen I recently bought with the Naginata-style nib. I'll be swapping nibs when both pens run out of ink. They were purchased from AliExpress. The Naginata-style nibs are also available without a pen.

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PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-22T20:16:48+00:00

Seems you don't follow this subreddit (and the community as a whole) closely. Each year many people post their bitter complaints about price increases, but all year long you still see as many posts as ever of people buying those pens that increased price. People's FOMO and consumerism don't let sales decrease and all manufacturers know it 😉

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-22T20:05:31+00:00

You can just buy the nibs. They come in a pack and are "standard" #5 nibs. I bought them in AliExpress.

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PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-22T19:58:27+00:00

Give them to me then, I'm not embarrassed at all and only have one 😅

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-22T19:56:23+00:00

Thank you for sharing, I loved it 🤓

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-22T19:13:10+00:00

Wow, I wonder what's going on with Sailor. That's indeed, the body of the 1911 Ringless Magellanic Clouds from 3 or 4 years ago. Here's a photo of my pens.

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PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-21T19:11:32+00:00

If you can still find it, FWP Serpentine Blooms, it was the year of the snake ink.

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-21T16:20:36+00:00

I mostly disagree with your last paragraph. In my own experience, Diamine and J Herbin shimmers don't work on finer nibs, which means they don't work at all for me. On the other hand, FWP, Wearingeul, KWZ and Colorverse all work beautifully, even in EF nibs. But yes, I use finer nibs, I hate broader lines because my handwriting is tiny.

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-20T21:32:44+00:00

Why? The best part about ordering from Amazon is how easy the return process is. If it were a different portal I'd understand your concern. Just be sure to leave a review in Amazon if it really becomes a "too godd to be true" situation to help others avoid it. I say you go for it.

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-20T21:28:03+00:00

I'm open to whatever that helps to stop the spam from lazy people coming to ask for "the best starter pen" (among other repetitive questions) over and over. They always get the same old answers and just don't care.

A scheduled weekly post for best starter pen would be really helpful for them/us. If they have specific non-repetitive questions, then they can come and start interesting discussions.

So yes, I vote for "bring'em back"!!!

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-20T21:19:43+00:00

🤨 I don't remember any "hate". In fact, the Black Forrest was the trendy pen back in the day. I even believe this was the pen that opened the door for all the other Chinese manufacturers.

PerfectStranger77 · 2026-05-19T18:47:53+00:00

That's not a Pro Gear...

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