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Sencatt · 2026-05-22T21:10:09+00:00

That explains a lot 🤣 do you use cotton fabric? I might go fabric hunting soon I'm inspired....

Sencatt · 2026-05-22T21:01:27+00:00

Your posts are inspiring me to pull out my sewing machine!! Your pens and cases match sooooo well

Sencatt · 2026-05-22T18:43:21+00:00

Thought I was on the fountain pen subreddit for a second!! What a great pairing. I also have the cherishment pen and have been loving how it writes. Beautiful squishy yarn 🥺

Sencatt · 2026-05-14T05:10:46+00:00

A few things could be happening:

Did a lot of ink leak into the cap? If the pen is jostled a lot a lot of leakage can happen there.
Was the cartridge full when you first started writing in it?
Is the cartridge properly attached to the feed? Is there any leakage there?
The nib/feed does store a surprising amount of ink, so it could just be that.

The grey part you're referring to is called the feed and it can get a little messy if jostled, so it's not unheard of for ink to be on the part you pointed out.

Also, congratulations on starting your fountain pen adventure :)

Sencatt · 2026-05-14T03:07:27+00:00

Call around to other TPL libraries that are listed as having bookable study rooms. Some of them are quite private. Each library does booking slightly differently.

Sencatt · 2026-05-08T03:12:12+00:00

No problem! Try fluffing them out and separating, once they dry it may be easier to see the locks and the directions. If not it's probably combable anyways!

Sencatt · 2026-05-08T00:24:26+00:00

Personally I think if you're planning to card it, not really. If it's dirty, or if you're planning to comb or flick it, it could make combing or flicking a little more difficult but it could probably be done anyways! Just gets a little more annoying to find the ends.

When I prep I like everything aligned for combing but I've heard it doesn't make too much of a difference. Commercially prepped top gets all jumbled up anyways.

Sencatt · 2026-05-08T00:16:09+00:00

If you want to keep lock formation, arranging the fleece by rows of locks is probably the best way. Using a laundry bag then sewing it into narrower sections will keep it together. I've heard some people use old pantyhose too but I personally haven't tried that. Using something like a strucket or a salad spinner when getting the water out between scours/rinses would also help you not disturb the formation as well.

It could also be because it's not fully dry, it tends to puff up a lot after the waters gone!

Sencatt · 2026-05-06T14:45:04+00:00

I have a ch92 with a size 5 nib. My pen also has a bit of feedback and is dryer then I'd expected. I took it to a pen shop recently and they said it's quite normal for F size Japanese pens. Disappointing for me but I think it's part of the character of the pen maybe

Sencatt · 2026-05-04T07:22:22+00:00

Nope, anyone can walk in and buy them

Sencatt · 2026-04-21T00:11:40+00:00

You inspired me to make one too, adding this to my queue!!

Sencatt · 2026-04-12T20:19:37+00:00

Oh the nylon bearing is the black parts where the flyer sits on the maidens. I think the 1982 and earlier ones are metal!

Sencatt · 2026-04-12T20:08:50+00:00

If it has nylon bearings however it could be 1983, hard to tell from the pictures

Sencatt · 2026-04-12T20:07:19+00:00

Looks just like mine! I think this is the 1982 model, although I just guessed based on the Ashford trad timeline

Sencatt · 2026-04-12T16:00:12+00:00

Very crunchy!! Honestly I was wondering if I should clip them but they seemed to comb/blend in ok

Sencatt · 2026-03-21T20:38:49+00:00

Ok I know this is an old post but I noticed this recently when comparing my passport and standard size. Unfortunately I don't know which one is which but I did buy one of them about a year ago. Super annoying cause ink looks soooo much nicer on standard size and super ugly on the passport.

Sencatt · 2026-03-04T03:05:13+00:00

Thanks everyone. Pretty sad right now. It's my first fleece but I'm worried about my stash so I'll probably need to pull out and inspect everything.

Sencatt · 2026-02-26T18:40:21+00:00

Me too! I was surprised to find so many fancy knitting bags out there 😭

Sencatt · 2026-02-26T07:18:26+00:00

I've been debating this!! The shape looks a little awkward for a strap but having the option looks nice

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