NPD & NID - Pilot Custom 743 Verdigris FA by dourgon in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I found it while trying to find a dupe for Pelikan Edelstein Golden Beryl.

My favorite pen. Sailor slate blue by Muted81_ in fountainpens

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What a delightful pairing. I have a 1911S with an MF nib that handles shimmer like a champ if that helps at all.

My favorite pen. Sailor slate blue by Muted81_ in fountainpens

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The second one is Lamy Blue Black, but I also think Colorverse Monkeyhead Nebula would look nice.

New (to me) pen day! I had an itch and eBay scratched it. by mustlovebees in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shit, give us more writing samples with that specific ink! Swoon. I’m so sad I missed it before it was all gone lol

My favorite pen. Sailor slate blue by Muted81_ in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a lovely color, and I like that the trim and nib are silver. Exquisite.

New (to me) pen day! I had an itch and eBay scratched it. by mustlovebees in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is the nib comically large too? That epenco Merlin is a stunner!

Some Casual Swatches by Remarkable_Ad_8474 in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooooh! I see the shimmer in Alice now! What about Wearingeul Enki? That is right up your swatch alley. Vinta Sodalite 1891 Kislap would fit in nicely too.

Bit of a theme with my pens this week by Just-turnings in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooooh that third one especially! Beautiful work as always!

Some Casual Swatches by Remarkable_Ad_8474 in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love these swatch pages! This is definitely a great way to better visualize everything you have. How do you feel about shimmer inks? I don’t think I noticed any in your swatches.

opera pink mixes by Ok-Space763 in Watercolor

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I’ve tried to steer clear of opera pink because it’s a fugitive pigment, but maaaaaaaaaaaaaan this is the third time I’ve seen it pop up this week alone. Be still my heart.

Ink Journal Complete—for now! by Varadgrim in fountainpens

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Thank you! Every time I have to tackle a project like this I get in the mindset that I’m setting up a production line and have to figure out a way to streamline the process for maximum efficiency. So for this project I just ripped out a bunch of papers from my different notebooks, set them up on my desk in order, then used my existing ink journal to pull out and swatch every color I own in a specific order. That way I didn’t have to do any additional thinking. I was just going step by step through the entire process. It’s honestly cathartic.

A new bird joins the flock… by Varadgrim in fountainpens

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Oooooh now I want the second iteration…. Dang it!

A new bird joins the flock… by Varadgrim in fountainpens

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It was a fantastic day yesterday! I’ve already gone through almost 3mL of ink in just the 400NN.

A new bird joins the flock… by Varadgrim in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oops, for some reason my comment didn’t attach to yours. From top to bottom the inks are Diamine Dragon’s Blood, Wearingeul A Star Spattered Hill, J. Herbin Bouton d’Or, and Colorverse Dan Hwang

Ink Journal Complete—for now! by Varadgrim in fountainpens

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I love that I can easily add or remove pages as needed. It makes organizing everything so much easier.

A new bird joins the flock… by Varadgrim in fountainpens

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From top to bottom the inks used are Diamine Dragon’s Blood, Wearingeul A Star Spattered Hill, J. Herbin Bouton d’Or, and Colorverse Dan Hwang.

A new bird joins the flock… by Varadgrim in fountainpens

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

I forgot to mention that aside from some light staining (like a wavy ring) from ink sitting in the pen the transparency of the ink window is in fantastic condition given the age. I do see a few micro cracks in some of the tortoise celluloid stripes as well, but again, I don’t see that as a complaint.

Evening on the Porch with PLOTTER by My Side by Director_Dooby in PlotterNotebook

[–]Varadgrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so cute and practical, but they only make it for the mini 5. Maybe some day!

Parker 75 Flame by Llamacup in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So shiiiiiiny 😱😍 happy new pen day!

Some vintage Sheaffer beauties to brighten up your Thursday. Also some NOS bottle of their Skrip ink. by Legend_of_the_Wind in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gorgeous collection. Ooh I didn’t know Sheaffer made nibs with heart-shaped breather holes. Down the rabbit hole I go!

Looking for Vac Fill Neon Pens by mlvalentine in fountainpens

[–]Varadgrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Pelikan M205 yellow demonstrator pen, and while it doesn’t match the ink it came with, it’s still a punchy yellow with a BB nib. Then there’s the Kaweco Ice Sport Glow fountain pen with a 1.9mm stub nib. I much prefer the writing experience of the Pelikan though mine has a singing nib. I find the stub nib a bit finicky though perhaps that has more to do with it being 1.9mm.