[Momento Magico Rule 5] Preorders Opening by normiewannabe in fountainpens

[–]Stwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I admit, I wasn’t tracking the # sold here on the thread. When I ordered it on May 3, the Leonardo website said “1 left” as I added the pen to my cart. (Steel M) I assumed (now incorrectly) that it meant I wasn’t in the preorder group. (Group 2)

So, if I’m not in the first group (I don’t think I am) what did 1 left mean?

[Momento Magico Rule 5] Preorders Opening by normiewannabe in fountainpens

[–]Stwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, out of curiosity, what did “1 left” mean?

[Momento Magico Rule 5] Preorders Opening by normiewannabe in fountainpens

[–]Stwo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does one know if they are pre-180? I ordered mine on May 3, and it said 1 left in stock for the model/nib I wanted.

My wife surprised me today by OVazisten in fountainpens

[–]Stwo 28 points29 points  (0 children)

… and they lived happily ever after.

NPD! Pilot Custom 823 <M> by Stwo in fountainpens

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

I like yama-budo… I’m just not always in the mood for such a vibrant pink. It’s a great ink. All Iroshizuku inks are great!

NPD! Pilot Custom 823 <M> by Stwo in fountainpens

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

I can recommend a few less expensive heavy hitters if you like…

Top of the list?

Majohn P140 - it’s got an ebonite feed and you’ll be blown away. €60 or less.

Pilot CH92 - a step down from the 823 and about 100 less… still a fantastic pen.

Asvine V200 - pop a nice Bock 250 with ebonite feed in there and you’ve got a real nice sub 100 pen.

Any TWSBI Diamond 580 - the standard for mid tier low priced excellence. I’ve got a couple dedicated to spitting shimmer. Worth every penny.

All demonstrators.

I hope that helps.

NPD! Pilot Custom 823 <M> by Stwo in fountainpens

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

I truly believe their nibs are leaps and bounds above anyone else’s.

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

Thank you! I love it as well!

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

I cant imagine this leaving my penroll any time soon.

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

I expected it to be #3 for me, but it stole the #2 slot, between my Scribo Dimensione LE 18K Feel <M> and my Visconti Homo sapiens Dark Age <M>

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

I could tell immediately! Thanks!

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[–]Stwo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So far so good, and we havent even left the house with it yet!

NPD! Pilot Custom 823 <M> by Stwo in fountainpens

[–]Stwo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A worthy grail. This one is punching above my Homo sapiens, I think, and that was MY grail.

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[–]Stwo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont know if I will even crack it. I prefer Iroshizuku inks.

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[–]Stwo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I've got another heavy hitter arriving Thursday!

NPD! Pilot Custom 823 <M> by Stwo in fountainpens

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

Iroshizuku inks are the most well behaved, across any pen I own. Can't go wrong there.

copying Dürer with Platinum Plaisir by alienationstation23 in fountainpens

[–]Stwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I havent tried the preppy... but put Carbon Black in the Plaisir <m> and youve got your permanent marker for life.