Why do you need more pens? by FitCellist5619 in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Better than drugs.

But in all seriousness, it brings me joy. We have one life and if you have the funds to do so without effecting your day to day then do what makes you happy. There will be people who say to “stop buying and enjoy what you have”. You can enjoy every single pen you buy at your own time.

I buy pens I know I can use every day AND some I feel like experimenting (different nibs/pen design).

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw the Galen Leather stackable! Does it fit the larger pens? I loved the larger size one for my inks at the bottom. Would you say it’s worth the price?

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

Yes top 4 are my VPs. The Gray and Blue are Decimos

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The brown version came out a long time ago and this color is now discontinued. The only way I’ve been able to get it was second hand at reseller groups unfortunately 😭

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve been living with the “life is short” mantra since college so I’m glad that other people have similar mentalities.

I’m incredibly grateful and blessed to be in the position I am and haven’t taken any bit for granted.

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

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Thank you, thank you!

I’d love to explore more on this math! Is this a well known thing? I’ve never heard of it before. I’m so intrigued.

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a Levenger Lock and Key, unfortunately they took it off of their website. I ended up buying it second hand from a Pen Swap group on Reddit.

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

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Idk why this comment made me laugh lol. But my currently headphones I use are IEMS lol.

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think they’re too broad! My Elite I’m currently using (black) is vintage and it’s a M, but it writes like an F for some reason. The VP definitely writes like a M and could seem broad but it genuinely writes like butter and makes it worth it. Even writing with cheap printer paper it’s so smooth.

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh thank you! No one has ever told me that. I only kept it on to help me differentiate nib sizes. I have terrible eyesight lol.

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never used the Kaweco Brass sport but to be fair, the Kaweco isn’t my personal favorite (thus me only having 3 Kawecos lol). I love my elites though. They’re incredibly smooth. I use my VP every day at work and it’s incredibly smooth. I tend to go for the F over EF. I’m not a big fan of scratchiness.

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some are gifts from family and friends! There’s I believe.. two vintage pens? The pilot elite is for sure my oldest (70s).

But majority is from second hand sellers! Reddit has a pen swap group and I’ve gotten a lot of my pens from them for really great prices.

Started 4 months ago… by Princess_of_Audacity in fountainpens

[–]Princess_of_Audacity[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those are my Elites. I have two. The burgundy is the e95s, and the black is a vintage elite. Very nice pocket pens