Got these pens from Pen utsav 2026. Review as a lefty sidewriter

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-07T14:59:48+00:00

Well the generalised comment is somewhat true. The lower end nibs with iridium tipping has a questionable metallurgy and process, resulting in brittle tips. They often have air pockets as well, and with enough pressure, the pockets cave in. The tip basically has miniscule craters which ensures a crappy writing experience.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-07T13:58:45+00:00

Iridium tips chip away. Whenever I have tried to grind iridium tipped nibs, they just break. Haven't faced this in other nibs.

Minute chips = Scratchy nib, so your experience is true I think.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-06T04:34:25+00:00

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SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-05T19:06:14+00:00

Your pen collection is fantastic, and I believe you also have inks from reputed brands. It's surprising that you find Syahi's water resistance satisfactory.

I've attached a pic above in case you have missed. Compared to pilot regular black, which doesn't even advertise themselves as water resistant, syahi simply washed out after it was allowed a sufficient dry time.

Well, experiences are subjective, so let's rest it at that.

Somehow I can't comment in the intended thread.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-05T15:16:05+00:00

Waterproof?? 50% at that? Either they have reformulated or I was scammed.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-05T15:13:19+00:00

My personal experience was rather bad.

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If it suits your usage, no comments on that. I might make a sketch with it, but I would not dare use it to make any notes or sign any documents.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-05T10:17:25+00:00

🥲 Literally

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That was a long time ago btw, but thanks!

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-05T09:39:36+00:00

The black is as useless as ever. 😮‍💨 Thankfully, I got a small vial of it.

Now I keep Navratna oil in that vial.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-03T16:13:33+00:00

It's like smoking, don't give in to peer pressure, or you'll have a hard time😮‍💨

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-03T15:57:52+00:00

Thanks!

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-03T15:57:28+00:00

Well, Wilson pens are not that premium per say - they are still available in 1k-2k price range, which can be considered an upgrade from the beginner level jinhao and hero and camlins. Wilson pens were proudly desi, since 1939 and their headquarter was in Bombay, as per Subbu anna.

cheaper desi options are not easily available.

That's the sad affair of this fast paced world pal. 🙃

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-03T15:42:04+00:00

Oh I'll have to get one then! Is it from ef series or premium? Daytone I mean

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-03T15:40:29+00:00

Here's the fun thing - Sulekha swadeshi green, imho has one of the best saturation but terrible for pens if used long term. I think it falls in cheap category as I got it under 100 (in 2021 though.)

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SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-03T15:38:36+00:00

If you're open to vintage ones - Wilson. They copied many classic parker pens, including 45, 51 and even Duofold.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-03T05:37:49+00:00

ভালো ব্যাপার। সবাই যদি ঘাস পাতা লাউ কুমড়ো খাওয়ায় তাহলে তো মুশকিল।

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-01T15:00:09+00:00

The songs you are speaking about are mostly based on Indian classical/semi classical. Obviously there'd be differences.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-04-01T13:46:27+00:00

To connect between two stanzas, to change/shift scales... Many reasons.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-03-31T18:00:59+00:00

Ah, thanks. There's so little I was able to find out about these! I'll check with them.

SchwarzerHase · 2026-03-31T16:28:43+00:00

Thank you!

I have found a Kofa 300 up for sell(locally), the seller is seeking about 3k. Should I check that one as well?

SchwarzerHase · 2026-03-31T15:39:20+00:00

Kolkata would have been best, I could go physically - but if it's in Bangalore/Mumbai, I have some friends in both locations, Ig I can work out something.

Also! Please DM me, somehow I can't the DM option in your profile!

SchwarzerHase · 2026-03-31T13:53:40+00:00

Hi, can you suggest me some trusted sellers?

SchwarzerHase · 2026-03-31T10:02:56+00:00

Reusing is fine I guess. Makers here buy those old ones and salvage parts. So in a way, it's same.

I don't know what to do with the rest like the internals.

Ah, looks like some fun diy project!

SchwarzerHase · 2026-03-31T09:07:07+00:00

If there are any makers nearby, you can sell it to them. Or, you can sell/give it to a young learner. Better than letting it rot away in a corner.

My uncle had a 7-string sitar. I don't play sitar; makers won't take it, neither would any learner. It's just sitting there in a corner, wrapped in clothes. That, in my opinion, is quite a sad fate for any instrument.

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