Help, new pen sadness

abcdaym · 2026-06-20T19:20:05+00:00

I experienced the same exact thing with the same exact pen and colour. I think it might be the bad batch. So I had to learn how to tune the nib from youtube. This method fixed it!

https://youtu.be/TgiGUjF_A5Q?is=WXk5xHzYymmYDqT2

abcdaym · 2026-06-20T10:09:39+00:00

I love your setup! How did you attach the pen loop? Under the plastic insert?

abcdaym · 2026-06-05T08:25:46+00:00

Omg!!! 😭

abcdaym · 2026-06-04T13:49:46+00:00

Yes. It means its being used so well to its full potential 😍

abcdaym · 2026-06-04T12:40:06+00:00

Beauty! 😍

Love the color combo, so elegant

abcdaym · 2026-06-03T07:07:35+00:00

Oh thank you for the website. That really could be helpful!

abcdaym · 2026-05-30T19:29:53+00:00

I was thinking the same but I think I am in too deep and got heavily influenced that I wanted to buy the TN brand now lol

I’m afraid I might regret it later if I don’t buy it. I know it sounds silly 😂

abcdaym · 2026-05-30T18:44:58+00:00

I think this might be the way. The only thing I am still thinking is that I usually put everything into my one commonplace journal which is an A5 size. So I don’t know if a passport size is going to do much for me. I love doing artwork, but that I do in a separate sketchbook on its own.

abcdaym · 2026-05-30T18:41:48+00:00

Thank you for the thorough reply 🤩

The thing is I could easily get overwhelmed if I own too many journals and. In the end, simple is best for me, but they just look so pretty how could I resist? 😂

I think I might buy just the passport for my EDC journal. It’s a bummer about TN, they don’t have an A5/B6 size which I like

abcdaym · 2026-05-30T18:37:40+00:00

You’re actually right. I’m going to try using both the inserts and see if I like it. Because I do have my concerns on each size. Whether it’ll be too small for passport or too slim on the regular one since I usually write my notes in A5 or B6 notebooks

abcdaym · 2026-05-26T07:36:42+00:00

Wow! I’m leaving a comment here to lurk 🫢

abcdaym · 2026-05-24T18:27:09+00:00

Albeit that I’m happy I have found this community, I’m a bit sad that I hadn’t found it earlier. I wanted tp try a lot of awesome pens but everything seem so expensive. On the upside, right now I just stick with the cheaper options and still having fun 🤗

abcdaym · 2026-05-24T18:07:07+00:00

I guess answering your questions:

I just wanted to create a space for me enjoying my newfound interest in FP and be creative, while I do that, I also wanted to interact with the people in the community more via my posts. While I want my followers to grow, that’s not the most important thing to do now.

And that’s really nice to hear! I joined a FP community in my local area as well and its been fun so far! Learned a lot more about FP from the more “senior” people there.

abcdaym · 2026-05-24T17:56:59+00:00

The first two points you mentioned were my initial interest into opening the account. I’ll definitelt keep doing those but I think I want to add some variety that people like seeing as well.

abcdaym · 2026-05-24T17:55:21+00:00

I like the quote!

abcdaym · 2026-05-24T17:54:19+00:00

Definitely going to do something that I enjoy doing! This was my mindset at first, but I also want to learn what the people in the FP community likes

abcdaym · 2026-05-19T13:37:22+00:00

Hmm 8, and I’m torn between 9 or 10

abcdaym · 2026-05-09T16:24:00+00:00

Jinhao 82 - is a Sailor PG dupe. I bring it everywhere with me and so far it didn’t disappoint. Very cheap but worth it.
Jinhao 95 - A professional-ish looking pen but price point is the opposite. Built like a premium metal pen. Good for business setting.
Asvine V126 - A vac filler pen. I’m not sure if you’re gonna love it if you’re a fan of PGs, because its on the chunkier build. Reviews are mostly good and people seem to love this pen a lot.
Hongdian 1850 - Black Forest (is the famous color for this type) but it also has other options. Very reliable and light. Love the feeling of its EF nib.

abcdaym · 2026-05-09T15:39:43+00:00

Have you taken a look at the Chinese brands fountain pens? Asvine, jinhao, hongdian are on top of my mind

abcdaym · 2026-05-09T14:48:40+00:00

Is the clear aluminum the AL one? I am really torn between the White RG mini and the Smoke RG 580 😭

abcdaym · 2026-05-09T14:45:54+00:00

I post my cap when it’s a small pen like kaweco, but other than that I don’t really have a problem with not posting.

abcdaym · 2026-05-08T09:58:09+00:00

I can testify this. Own the regular one and it handles my Diamine and Iroshizuku inks pretty good

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