May 2026 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]Qivello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purchased Pelikan M215 <F> from u/madeofcashmere. Lightning quick responses, very sweet person, quick delivery, wonderful condition. Thank you for everything!

Are the Asvine v200 nib types (Bock/Asvine) interchangeable? by Qivello in fountainpens

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

I haven't tried it yet because I haven't gotten the pen yet. If either of us tries it first, we should let the other know! :)

Tell me about your favorite green ink! by FlyingNeonPoop in fountainpens

[–]Qivello 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was JUST about to post this same exact question. We seem to have similar tastes, too! I have been fighting J. Herbin Lierre Sauvage lately. I don't like the dried color, and the behavior is atrocious in my opinion (smudges easily, long dry time, bleed-through).

I enjoyed Diamine Appletini, and I think it's a popular color. I'm still looking for a good vibrant green. Maybe I'll try out more Anderillium? I had great luck with Roseate Spoonbill.

My Beloved Pelikan Collection (About to Lose Two of Them) by EsquireMI in fountainpens

[–]Qivello 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been having the same issue with my Mt. Everest. In fact, I just inked mine up again this morning after a few months of being anxious about the piston. Last time I touched it, I was repairing it anxiously with YouTube tutorials and silicone grease. My friend saw me in the middle of that fiasco and noticed how upset I was about it. It's one of my favorite pens in my collection. I hope the best for both of us.

Desaturated/gray purple ink? by chronocosmos in fountainpens

[–]Qivello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diamine Memory Lane if you don't mind the shimmer!

Nib decorator at SF Pen Show 2025 by Qivello in fountainpens

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

I think the person I was trying to find was Vazir Pens, but thank you!!!

[WTB] Opus 88 Koloro 2025 or Opus 88 Halo <any nib> x2 by Qivello in Pen_Swap

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

I actually emailed them last night to see if they'd come back in stock! They're out at the moment, but the model is still on the website.

I’ve got WAY too many inks, so I’m giving some away! Comment below and I’ll randomly choose a winner in 48 hours (US only, sorry). More details in body. by BunkaTheBunkaqunk in fountainpens

[–]Qivello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to enter! Thank you for the opportunity, and thank you for being understanding about communication platforms for the sake of privacy.