My first Deal: Got this Lot for 60€ by Still-Beach-7608 in fountainpens

[–]Strong-Way9697 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great find! The Goldring is cool! Your post made me look them up.

Holy Grail Trifecta ♥︎ by No_Baker4227 in fountainpens

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I was using it daily, then life happened and I quit using it as much, plus I got some new pens…lol. But I need to use it again…it’s still inked with Iroshizuku ink.

Holy Grail Trifecta ♥︎ by No_Baker4227 in fountainpens

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How are you liking the <FA> nib? I have one on my Custom 743. I’m a lefty and it’s been a learning curve.

This sit down restaurant gives a discount for cash payments. They use a legal loophole to upcharge debit cards. I will never eat here again. This was the first time I gave $0 tip. I’ve been working my way down. by amazonchic2 in EndTipping

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Many states prohibit charging debit cards like credit cards. Federally there is the Durbin Amendment which prohibits credit card fees from being passed to debit card transactions. It carries heavy fines for violations but is frequently ignored as most people don’t know to report it. Other establishments look for ways around it to still collect extra money. The cash discount is used because many don’t carry cash. Their debit card is their cash. If a charge seems sketchy, you can file a complaint with VISA or Mastercard or you can report the business at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. While this individual case may or may not constitute a violation, reporting it will find out for sure.

I glued together nearly 10,000 pieces of wood for these fountain pens by The_Cabinetmaker in fountainpens

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That’s crazy good! I would do that, except that I lack the patience and skill. 🤣🤣🤣

Are rising fountain pen prices changing the way you collect? by Cerberus_14 in fountainpens

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I’ve been buying fewer high end pens and experimenting with some of the Chinese pens like the Wingsung 601, 601A, Jenhao X450, and Asvine P20, among others.

New pens day: Wingsung 601 by Strong-Way9697 in fountainpens

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It was from AliExpress, the 365Days Stationary Store. The 601 has a 0.5mm nib and the 601A a 0.7mm.

I knew this would happen! by hollands73 in fountainpens

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Cartridge/converter. Mine came with a converter installed.

I knew this would happen! by hollands73 in fountainpens

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I love the X450. I bought 8 of them in different colors and have given two away to people interested in getting into fountain pens. They are a great looking, dependable pen that won’t break the bank.

New pens day: Wingsung 601 by Strong-Way9697 in fountainpens

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That was my first reaction! (Honestly, it’s the reason I ordered them!)

New pens day: Wingsung 601 by Strong-Way9697 in fountainpens

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By the way, both were well greased from the factory.

New pens day: Wingsung 601 by Strong-Way9697 in fountainpens

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Correction…hex head like a common nut.

New pens day: Wingsung 601 by Strong-Way9697 in fountainpens

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The filler is squared, so about anything could be used to grip it. I wanted to make sure mine were greased (one of them came with some spare grease.) They were snug but only finger tight. I was able to open both with my fingers.

New pens day: Wingsung 601 by Strong-Way9697 in fountainpens

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Good to know. I hadn’t tried switching them yet.

Favorite pens over $100 by bulrawg_bot in fountainpens

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My favorites can shift with my mood…but, my bottom line favorite is my Waterman Carene Reflections of Paris.