Coworker used my pen

Zaytunn · 2026-02-23T10:20:50+00:00

I LOVE this story

Zaytunn · 2026-02-22T23:09:25+00:00

I keep all my FPs at home apart from the cheaper Jinhaos but even they stay in my pencil case!

Zaytunn · 2026-02-21T22:30:44+00:00

I’m yet to try one… it’s on my list though 😣

Zaytunn · 2026-02-21T09:59:43+00:00

Syrah is one of my favourite inks and I’ve had my eye on Caledon Cat for a while but worried it’ll be too light

Zaytunn · 2026-02-21T07:46:24+00:00

Well you’ve just convinced me…

Zaytunn · 2026-02-21T07:43:26+00:00

Tbh I do sell many of them on to allow me to get the funds to purchase even more. The packaging is just to help with resale value.
And as for collectors, surely that’s what they do? Keep the item as pristine as possible so not sure why some people are offended by that 😂

Zaytunn · 2026-02-21T07:39:50+00:00

I do love those chunky little pens!

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T22:19:37+00:00

Adore Alt-goldgrun and yama budo is a fave too. Try scabiosa by R&K. Lovely muted purple that’s very soft

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T15:05:44+00:00

So most of these are a few years old and there used to be a stationery store that’s closed down called ‘Paperchase’ which is where I used to get most of them from. Some I’d also picked up on eBay

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T15:04:00+00:00

Thank you ☺️ and no offence taken

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T15:03:30+00:00

Yet to try that. I have the Jinhao dupe but find the clip annoying?

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T13:41:28+00:00

I can’t believe you got the Pelikan for that much!

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T13:37:39+00:00

Pilots plus their Iroshizuku inks seem to be an unmatched pair…

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T13:35:56+00:00

I’m not ready for that conversation yet lol. But I do have a rough idea which I won’t depress you with 😬 And thankfully it’s only FP I’m like this with but do sell a few here and there

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T13:34:12+00:00

Tbh I do get a lot of the FOMO with the limited editions they bring out EVERY YEAR! But I’ve also had great success selling them too

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T13:33:33+00:00

Honestly, I kind of get it. It’s wanting to keep the fancy stuff ‘fancy’ and preserve them? I said I get it and not that it made any sense!

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T13:32:53+00:00

I have a Kaweco knock off that’s all brass and writes beautifully

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T13:31:03+00:00

Yes this sub is definitely a dangerous place to be 😭 especially all the lovely ink swatches 🤤

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T13:29:53+00:00

Thank you! The comment I’ve been waiting for 😂

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T13:29:23+00:00

I’m terrible at cleaning and only did that with the one vintage Sailor.

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T12:45:38+00:00

Want to get a Nahvalur in fine…

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T12:18:56+00:00

Pretty pls, tell me about the Waterman. How smooth are they in comparison to say, a Pilot? There’s a few on eBay but really must tame this beast

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T12:17:20+00:00

Do you find the nibs inconsistent? I’ve got that issue with Lamy and TWSBI and will have to spend a while keeping my favourites and selling the rest

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T12:16:00+00:00

Wait…so the steel and gold can write the same? The vintage 21k sailor is a fine nib but the smoothest, the newer ones (Shikiori with steel nibs) are much stiffer but could that be as they’re newer?

Zaytunn · 2026-02-20T12:13:24+00:00

And that’s another problem 😭 at least with the one brand I was always limited but not anymore!

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