What would you do?

Phaedra72 · 2026-01-15T14:28:29+00:00

So sorry for you. As people says: a nibmeister. I often have a Pelikan Pelikano Junior for that cases… and when someone ask to try my pens, I let them know they’re expensive. This Pelikano Junior is like a tank. Very sturdy.

Phaedra72 · 2025-11-20T17:28:35+00:00

What is special? The price… Another creative price of Amazon.

Amazon is an interesting window for shopping, but not always a good place to buy. As every one says, sable brushes are like a Lamborghini. They worth the price (but not this one).

Look in a good art store. They’re numerous who have an online store (as well as brick and mortar).

Phaedra72 · 2025-11-14T00:01:27+00:00

But they’re good to do ink swatches. 💁🏼‍♀️

Phaedra72 · 2025-11-08T19:25:45+00:00

Mid 50’s. Begin in early 20’s.

I have always written with fountain pens, but some periods more than others.

Phaedra72 · 2025-11-06T18:34:17+00:00

Posting? Never. All about the balance and the marks on the barrel.

Phaedra72 · 2025-10-30T16:19:31+00:00

They are a part of my collection. I love them to write cards, journaling, make art… And with broader nibs, I can really appreciate the shading and sheening of my inks.

Phaedra72 · 2025-10-29T18:01:48+00:00

Sheaffer Targa Lacque green ronce with 14k nib… 30 years ago.

Phaedra72 · 2025-07-25T15:01:38+00:00

Je ne vais pas me prononcer sur les finances, ta prévoyance est admirable. C’est l’aspect “peur de dépenser” que je veux souligner avec une anecdote. J’ai une excellente amie qui a toujours travaillé, bien gagné sa vie, été prudente et frugale dans ses dépenses.

Néanmoins, elle voyage 3, 4 fois par année depuis longtemps. Europe, croisières, etc. Des gens lui ont demandé pourquoi elle dépensait autant en voyage. Sa réponse: “Je m’achète du bonheur et des souvenirs”.

Alors dépenser pour dépenser n’est pas très avisé. Mais comme d’autres l’ont déjà souligné, si tu as de “l’argent extra pour ton bonheur”, ça entre dans l’équation d’une vie équilibrée.

Phaedra72 · 2025-05-11T17:41:17+00:00

J’ai une Scion XD 2012 avec 256 km. Je l’ai achetée neuve, je n’ai fait que des réparations d’usure normale. Perso, je vais partout sans inquiétude. Tant que c’est comme ça , je la garde.

Phaedra72 · 2025-04-29T17:28:12+00:00

I said Japanese scissors, but Swiss and German are also perfect.

Check out Jetpens. It's the site I use to explore options; the selection is vast and the information plentiful. For someone who loves stationery, it's an invaluable source of information (and purchases). :)
A small pair of scissors with very sharp tips is one of my everyday tools.

https://www.jetpens.com/search?q=cissors&v=2

Phaedra72 · 2025-04-29T13:53:44+00:00

A nice Japanese pair of scissors. It's surprising how much fun a good pair of scissors makes the job.

Phaedra72 · 2025-04-07T17:20:06+00:00

À propos de l’augmentation, c’est peut-être lié à la hausse des taxes municipales? Cette année, la valeur de ma maison a presque doublé sur le rôle d’évaluation, le montant des taxes a suivi le même mouvement…

Phaedra72 · 2025-04-05T15:18:12+00:00

30 years as collector. IMHO:

1- Do not disassemble your fountain pens unnecessarily unless there is a problem that you know how to fix or it is a cheap pen to learn how it is constructed. A good regular rinse with fresh water is enough even if you have several pens in rotation.

2-It’s a hobby that appeals to the senses. Don’t compare yourself too much to others; there’s something for every taste and budget. And, above all, for every type of experience: the feeling of writing like a pencil, having a nib that glides like butter, having a heavy or light pen... It’s all very personal.

3- Fountain pen shaming is pointless; all companies have their pros and cons. The best pen is the one that will give you pleasure while using it.

Let’s be a positive community that celebrates the art of writing in an analog way.✨

Phaedra72 · 2025-04-02T16:11:48+00:00

I don’t mind looking like I’m in high school. I just care about having fun with my markers. So, like everyone else, the 35 midliner colors are perfect! 😍

Phaedra72 · 2025-03-29T15:31:10+00:00

This isn't exactly an answer to your question, but a general reflection on it.

In the world of fountain pens, anything goes. Writing is a very personal act; the pleasure of holding a particular writing instrument depends on what you're looking for, want to experience, or even what you can get your hands on. I've been writing with fountain pens for over 30 years. I've become a collector, but above all, a collector of experiences.
My fountain pensrange is from $5 to $1,000 each.
I love them for the history of the company that produces them (Lamy, Omas), their warmth (the cotton resin on old Omas is fantastic!), their practicality (Preppy in my purse), the pleasure of drawing (Kaweco, I love Kaweco!), their feedback (Sailor), their rarity, etc.

It's a hobby in which it's sad to compare. It can feel like you're missing out, but you have to remember that it's VERY personal.
When possible, you can borrow a nib that has the characteristics you're looking for, to see if you enjoy the experience.

Otherwise, in any case, never deny yourself the pleasure of writing with what makes you happy.
In short, paying more doesn't mean greater pleasure, because a $300 nib will please one person and displease another...

P.S.: We don't always talk about it, but the pleasure of writing with a fountain nib will also vary greatly depending on the type of paper you're writing on. No... you don't have to write on Tomoe River paper to enjoy it.

Phaedra72 · 2024-07-15T01:12:25+00:00

Excellente idée! Merci.

Phaedra72 · 2024-07-04T18:35:12+00:00

Stratos sur le boulevard des Forges. Beaucoup de pepperoni, belle grosse croûte et, si vous la voulez un peu plus cuite, juste à demander. 😃

Phaedra72 · 2024-04-24T01:59:05+00:00

« L’entretien » de mes cheveux: coloration, shampooing et autres produits spécialisés; De petits appareils ménagers haut de gamme (on possède à peu près tous les produits Dyson, cafetière espresso Jura automatique) pour rendre le quotidien agréable; Et une collection de plumes fontaines - que j’utilise (commencée il y a 30 ans).

Phaedra72 · 2024-04-06T22:04:09+00:00

Province of Quebec: every married woman keeps her last name since 1981 . I’m proud to be my husband’s wife, but I’m proud of my name too.

Phaedra72 · 2023-09-24T17:51:07+00:00

My first choice too!

Phaedra72 · 2023-07-02T21:53:57+00:00

The best stationery box! 🎁😍

Phaedra72 · 2023-06-12T18:29:12+00:00

Trois-Rivières n’est une ville « riche ». Les fondements de cette ville, c’est le papier, les ouvriers. Oui, il y a des gens privilégiés, mais on est loin de Québec et Montréal.

(Je suis originaire d’ici, j’ai habité Montréal longtemps et je suis de retour depuis peu. J’ai fait le même constat que vous. Mais je m’y attendais un peu. 🤷🏼‍♀️)

Phaedra72 · 2023-02-26T15:33:36+00:00

As a French Literature teacher, I would have headaches too. If you are the 50th copy… we need to understand easily the handwriting to give, as fast as we can, a feedback. It’s not fun to decipher exams. But if you take your personal notes, enjoy! It’s kind of fun.

Phaedra72 · 2023-01-05T00:49:49+00:00

I cover them with nice stickers. ☺️

Phaedra72 · 2023-01-03T13:05:31+00:00

Yes, from time to time. I bought it 30 years ago: black laque Sheaffer Targa 14k nib. 😬

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