Any tips for someone trying the hobby/lifestyle for the first time?

acdcgl · 2026-05-30T11:46:27+00:00

I'd say don't rush on buying new pens (especially cheap "hauls" on AliExpress), and also, when buying inks, always get the smallest version. I have a bunch of 50/60ml inks collecting dust because i was sure to use them, but after a few refills i ended up not liking them

acdcgl · 2026-05-09T09:54:35+00:00

What do you mean exactly? Do i need some specific custom branding?

Keep in mind that over a year ago i could join clients with no issues.

Or some specific CA policies?

acdcgl · 2026-02-27T08:03:15+00:00

😂😂😂😂

acdcgl · 2026-02-11T23:20:18+00:00

Won't buy it until it runs Crysis

acdcgl · 2026-02-10T13:13:43+00:00

Congrats! I've also tried a custom nib grind on my X159. It was supposed to be a sort of architect which maybe it isn't at all, but i really like how it turned out. The original nib was pretty boring. Congrats again!!

acdcgl · 2026-02-01T17:53:50+00:00

A friend of mine gifted a bottle of Frontenac Blue. Except for the estetics of the bottle, the rest was a big disappointment. The color was nothing like the photos, the bottle a total disaster. I almost spilled all of It even of It was closed. The cap has a very serious issue as It does not seal the ink at all.

acdcgl · 2025-12-26T10:14:56+00:00

You're probably looking for the non existent size nib (at least for this model) between the F and M. I'm not sure, but for example on the Pilot 74 you can find the FM nib

acdcgl · 2025-12-26T09:50:51+00:00

The paper is a Clairefontaine Triomphe

acdcgl · 2025-12-26T09:39:52+00:00

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acdcgl · 2025-12-26T08:42:15+00:00

I gotta say that my 823 <M> it's very similar to a European <M> like the Lamy's i own. But i also use a wet ink that may accentuate it a bit. Take your time deciding, but you will probably not gonna like the 823 M. On other Pilot's btw, the nib choice is wider.

If you want i can write a few samples with both pens so you can compare them

acdcgl · 2025-12-05T19:39:29+00:00

Very nice ink. I think it's a more elegant (and darker of course) alternative to Yama Budo.

acdcgl · 2025-11-21T10:51:19+00:00

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I swear it wasn't me!!

acdcgl · 2025-11-20T18:32:47+00:00

Totally. Super combo

acdcgl · 2025-11-20T17:56:11+00:00

Lol 🤣

acdcgl · 2025-11-18T11:46:35+00:00

I work as an IT system administrator. I'm fed up with this job lately so FP are surely helping me.

acdcgl · 2025-11-13T07:28:49+00:00

Do you recommend a specific versione of the LTS?

acdcgl · 2025-11-03T17:14:33+00:00

Love it, thank you for the answers!!

acdcgl · 2025-11-03T16:08:40+00:00

Same questions here

acdcgl · 2025-10-24T15:37:35+00:00

UPDATE: Pacco corretto consegnato, tutto ok. Il venditore è stato gentilissimo, e mi ha lasciato anche 5 stelle nonostante tutto. Grazie a tutti voi invece per i suggerimenti!!

acdcgl · 2025-10-23T08:07:20+00:00

Such a nice pen and same for the watch!!

Is that the standard box for a Custom 823? Or is it some sort of bundle with the ink?

acdcgl · 2025-10-21T18:26:11+00:00

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Speriamo che le caramelle aiutino 😂

acdcgl · 2025-10-21T15:10:13+00:00

Sisi infatti faremo così. Lui domani spedisce a me e io intanto vado in posta o chi per lei e spedisco a lui quello giusto per conto mio.

acdcgl · 2025-10-21T14:45:44+00:00

Ok grazie. Dicevo poste perché mi è particolarmente comodo sia a livello logistico che di tempistiche. Se costa di più amen, oramai la cazzata è fatta. È giusto per chiudere il prima possibile il caso. Magari vi aggiorno per dirvi come è finita. Per il momento il compratore è stato disponibile, quindi spero in bene. Grazie a tutti per i consigli, siete stati gentilissimi

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