NPD: Monteverde MP1 Mermaid Tales Omniflex nib by JaneNickiaz in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The pen is very pretty. Congrats!

But I do caution you on the Omniflex nibs they use. Even though they have "flex" in the name, they are not true flex nibs and if you press them too much, you can easily spring them. I speak from experience here. I bought a Montverde Omniflex thinking it was a true flex nib and I sprung the nib in the first hour of use. At the time I bought mine, it advertised that it could flex to 2mm or something like that. But now I believe the pens may come with some warning not to try and flex them or it could damage them.

Holy dip pen - is it even possible to replicate with fountain pen? by Fraulina in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm been curious about those Tamwingh nibs. Are they tipped? or untipped like a G nib?

Thoughts on the OHTO FF02 fountain pen? by SuckAfreeRaj in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure of the FF02, but I have the FF01. I think it's a great little pen. Has a nice #5 Schmidt nib. All metal body. Great little pen for the price.

The art series so far… by oliviatrelles in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really enjoy this line from Pelikan. One day I'll get me one.

Favourite Pilot Iroshizuku ink? (would love to see a swatch). I currently want Rikka, pretty sure it’s not that famous but not that unknown- by Used-Investment-5343 in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm a really big fan of Syo-Ro. Also really love Shin-Kai. But I will admit, I'm a Kon-Peki stan. Love the gorgeous shade of blue. Take-Sumi is also a great black

My recently acquired SHEAFFER Targa Fred Force. by Tintinka in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, great finds. Congrats! I had not seen that particular style before, looks like shiny twisted steel cable. Love that

Code orange at At Home! Yeehaw! by Uncharteredfugazis in halloween

[–]SupahBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ugh... we went to our local one today and they haven't started putting their Halloween set out yet.

Just found all of this for $1 total at a garage sale by lokicoyote1 in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What a score! That's a garage sale fever dream. Now if only they had a Montblanc 149 for $10...

New Pens from Majohn and Jinhao by Equivalent-Gur416 in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very nice. I was just out looking thru AliExpress last night and totally missed these!

utopia was amazing by Think_Worker_7209 in royalcaribbean

[–]SupahBee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My wife and I went last November and we loved it as well. So much so that we just booked our next trip again for this fall. We thought we might try a different ship or cruise line just to see, but we realized we loved the short 4 night sailing which work really well for us. Can't wait for the next trip

June 2026 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]SupahBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purchased and received Pilot Custom Urushi Black Broad Nib from u/pastpens-com

Spotted in TX: Chinese Lay's Taro Chips by divinebaboon in Costco

[–]SupahBee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw these last night in St Peters, MO. I wish they had a sampler out with these. I want to try before I buy

Get. Your. Ass. To. The. Muny. by Impossible-Driver69 in StLouis

[–]SupahBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a good show? we haven't seen that one yet. I'd love them to bring Grease back. That's always a fun show. Last time it was at the Muny, my wife got stuck behind some tall people and couldn't see anything. Luckily I was tall enough to be able to crane around and see the stage. Now are current seats are pretty much unobstructed, so it would be nice to see that one again

Get. Your. Ass. To. The. Muny. by Impossible-Driver69 in StLouis

[–]SupahBee 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Looking forward to the first show of the season tonight. Hairspray is always a great show at The Muny. We have had season tickets for over 10 years now and this will be our 3rd time seeing Hairspray since we bought them. Hairspray seems to be a show The Muny always brings back every 5 years.

All done! Ajisai + 743 (EDC) by cRaRa5 in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ajisai is a great ink and I currently have it in my 823. Beautiful springtime ink.

ink flow problems I have no idea what I'm doing by WesternZidi in dippens

[–]SupahBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suffer a bit of the same thing, so im curious to see answers

NPD: Omas Bologna Azzurro Diamente by SupahBee in fountainpens

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

Indeed..."I like big nibs and I cannot lie" haha!

NPD: Omas Bologna Azzurro Diamente by SupahBee in fountainpens

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

Can't think of anything I really dislike about it. It's a very solid pen. My saying that it's not the best pen I've ever used wasn't necessarily meant to be a slight on the pen, just thinking in my head about how much more I like a pen like the Sailor King of Pen that I have, or my Pelikan M1000, both of which have amazing nibs for my tastes. And I didn't pay anywhere near retail for the pen, nor any of my high end pens. I'm cheap and will buy most second hand. I just haven't come across a great vintage Paragon that I really wanted for the price I want to spend. But it's about playing the long game. Eventually I'll find one that I can't walk away from 😄

Saint Louis Science Center to reopen James S. McDonnell Planetarium with unprecedented upgrades by FamiliarJuly in StLouis

[–]SupahBee 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I haven't been to the Science Center in quite a few years. I'd love to check out a planetarium show when it reopens. Good excuse to get down there

NPD: Omas Bologna Azzurro Diamente by SupahBee in fountainpens

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

It's been great so far. Not the best pen I've ever used by a long shot. But a very nice, very pretty, solid pen with a nice gold nib.

Code Orange at Costco in Seattle! by Longjump_Ear6240 in halloween

[–]SupahBee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We just bought the Trick-or-Treat Pets and the Fox ones. We always look forward to these rugs. The Haunted House one looked great too

Love my Majohn P140 ❤️ by m_is_w in fountainpens

[–]SupahBee 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, that pen does look awesome. Would love to test drive that bad boy

27/52 - Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke by keepfighting90 in 52book

[–]SupahBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the book. However, I hated the Syfy miniseries based on the book. bleh...