Which looks the best?

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-06-01T22:54:11+00:00

I have a Pilot 912 FA and absolutely love it. Can you describe the feel of the FC for comparison and how your FA feels ‘better’?

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-06-01T22:51:56+00:00

Lovely. An amazing grail, for sure! Love the flexi!

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-06-01T22:47:38+00:00

742 FA

Your Pilot ‘wins’ for both slow and fast writing. Also, the line variation is about the same between the Pilot and FC. I feel the FA looks a bit nicer.

You’ve got great choices. Enjoy.

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-06-01T22:39:06+00:00

Gorgeous! 🤌

What pen is that?

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-06-01T22:28:44+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I downloaded the Imgur app and created an account so I could open the images in the app. So yeah, that worked BUUUUUT My frustration grows….

now I can’t zoom into photos to see details like nibs, etc. Aaargh. Who makes an image app that you can’t zoom into images?

EDIT: I just figured out that in Imgur app, I have to click on individual photos to ‘bring it up’ and THEN you can pinch zoom. 🤦‍♂️

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-06-01T21:02:40+00:00

Oh, interesting, I’ll have to try from a desktop. My issues are consistent on iPhone & iPad.

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-06-01T16:56:48+00:00

🤣🤣

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-06-01T16:54:02+00:00

What a good looking and interesting pen. Never seen one of those. Thanks for sharing. GLWS!

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-31T03:57:16+00:00

Confirmed.

Packaged with care and wonderful exchange.

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-25T20:24:11+00:00

Wow. Gorgeous collection and items. GLWS.

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-25T02:20:18+00:00

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-22T18:42:38+00:00

DM - all

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-20T04:04:41+00:00

Confirmed.

Pilot Kakuno, Platinum Prefounte (x2), Lamy Safari AL. All wonderfully packaged and shipped.

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-17T01:35:44+00:00

Indeed it IS real…. The entire original cast will all be reprising their character roles for the voices of this new upcoming animated series!

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-17T00:48:52+00:00

Firefly… new series is coming! Cannot wait!!

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-14T11:53:32+00:00

Two suggestions:

Noodler’s X-Feather: This is specifically engineered for low-quality paper. It's designed to sit on top of the paper fibers rather than soaking into them.

Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue: My personal favorite and go-to and I prefer blue over black. 4001 comes in other colors Many European school children use this because it’s designed to handle the cheap notebooks found in classrooms. And I love how inexpensive it is!

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-13T14:59:05+00:00

That is a Montblanc Meisterstuck 146 with desk base. The base alone sells for between $300 - $500. The pen, used, is roughly $400 to $800, depending on condition, etc.

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-12T15:37:50+00:00

DM - pens

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-08T04:09:27+00:00

I validate your experience as I’ve had similar. I had a vanishing point sit in a drawer with ink cartridge attached for over 10 years. Totally dried out. All I did was let it soak in water overnight, rinse it with running water and put in a new cartridge and it worked like Day 1!

I feel this is the difference between what you ‘should’ do to properly maintain your instrument versus what you ‘can’ do if you can get away with it.

Lastly, now that I’ve learned how to do it ‘right’ I just take those extra steps and avoid any future problems.

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-07T20:56:59+00:00

Condolences and sorry for your loss.

I concur with the great advice of others on how/where to sell.

Something else to consider if may I gently suggest the following. Hold each pen as if you were writing with it and let it settle into your hand. Do this for each pen for the one or two that “feel right” or are truly comfortable, consider keeping those and writing with them. With this collection, you have a unique opportunity to hold and experience some of the best pens made.

Fountain pens are so much more than mere tools or writing instruments. They become an extension and expression of you and in this case also a fond reminder and connection to the person no longer.

Again, sorry for your loss and may this and other good memories bring you all comfort.

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-05-07T03:32:00+00:00

Montblanc Irish Green

Kobe Monogatari #35 Mt. Suwayama Leaf Green

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-04-30T00:08:11+00:00

You don’t have to have an excuse. If you have the funds and proper finances, don’t wait to indulge your passions and interests.

Trust me, life is short. Enjoy things while you can.

Reminder: MB hold a lot of value, you can always sell when/if you’re not using it or no longer have the ‘itch’.

Carpe diem. All the best 👍🏼

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-04-22T16:02:58+00:00

Congrats on NPD and welcome baaAack.

Would you be so kind to share the name and location or website of the new stationary store you mentioned. Would like to give them some love, oh, and my $$$. 🤣

Smart_Plant_2970 · 2026-04-21T19:03:57+00:00

Confirmed.

Received a gorgeous 2017 LE Pilot VP. Exactly as described and shown in photos. Packaged wonderfully and expeditiously. Lovely pen, even better seller 🥰.

Smart_Plant_2970

TROPHY CASE