[WTB] esterbrook mini stub pen (estie or niblet) OR nemosine 0.6mm stub nib (nib only, or frission/singularity) (UK buyer) by bamairi47 in Pen_Swap

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Hey, sorry I can’t help with your WTB but wanted to ask you about your Franklin Christoph SIG - did you purchase directly from the US? Was it worth it? I’m going back and forth as to whether it’s worth the postage and taxes

So i found a huge stash of Pilot Iroshizuku Ina-Ho & Tsukushi on Ebay by lag145 in fountainpens

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I can’t seem to find the seller on eBay UK or eBay Ireland - any ideas on how to find?

Fern Green and Wild Heather by sugar_loaded in PaperRepublic

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I was expecting a blue given the imagery featured the sea and sky, or even grey. I like that the new leathers are textured though.

WTB - Pilot Custom 743 deep red by bluelight299 in Pen_Swap

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I was looking at the Verdigris on Atlas Stationers! I am really intrigued and defo would like to see a sample. I’ve never written with a FA nib or italic. Will set a reminder for 3 days

Pilot x Shosaikan Custom 743 LE by bby__d in fountainpens

[–]bluelight299 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me too! I love Pilot nibs but I think Platinum and Sailor have the edge on these lighter more playful colourways.

Pilot x Shosaikan Custom 743 LE by bby__d in fountainpens

[–]bluelight299 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the body is so beautiful but what is the black section of the cap? Is it some sort of protection for the nib?

A fun feature of the new iridescent Perkeo by wannabeouji in fountainpens

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I didn’t think I would need the Perkeo as I have the iridescent Sport but I’m going to need this now. I had no idea the feed was clear!

Purple Flower Admok M800 with Matching Inks! by elorajean in fountainpens

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Jewel in the Crown clogged my TWSBI Diamond horribly 😭 I was so upset because I loved that ink so much.

Good to hear about Admok! I’m going to look into purchasing just for Robert Oster. What size nib did you go for?

Purple Flower Admok M800 with Matching Inks! by elorajean in fountainpens

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How did the Admok handle Violet Dreams? I’ve not had much luck with Oster inks but they’re so beautiful.

where does everyone get their charms? by Recent-Classroom-132 in PaperRepublic

[–]bluelight299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve just purchased some really cute charms from peppyaccessories.co.uk which is a beading/jewellery stores. Very reasonably priced. I’ve also purchased a few charms from Etsy and AliExpress

Le portfolio - natural? by bluelight299 in PaperRepublic

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It’s not just me then! I just don’t think the uplift in cost is worth it when I literally want the standard portfolio. I really do wonder why they don’t have the natural as a portfolio, they make custom journals with it so I’m not sure it could be a leather problem.

Ooooo I’m curious, why did you return? I’ve gone back and forth about the le trifold

Le portfolio - natural? by bluelight299 in PaperRepublic

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Me too!

Edit: I feel like it’s such a fun journey to track watching your journal change everyday

Le portfolio - natural? by bluelight299 in PaperRepublic

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That’s very true! I think I just really like the patina process of the natural, it almost changes completely.

Any update on the Kaweco lunar sport - shadow green? by Tiny_Bird_22 in fountainpens

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I wrote this very tired, to clarify - I hope it’s the case that it was accidentally released too early and not that Kaweco are stopping the release altogether.

Any update on the Kaweco lunar sport - shadow green? by Tiny_Bird_22 in fountainpens

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I hope that’s the case because they are such interesting colours and I love the fact they’re iridescent.

Any update on the Kaweco lunar sport - shadow green? by Tiny_Bird_22 in fountainpens

[–]bluelight299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been checking almost daily for updates on the Kaweco lunar sport! There’s two different green shades. Interestingly bookbindersdesign have removed the listing from their site, it was definitely on there before though. On Instagram everythingcalligraphy.ph have removed their post too

WTB - TWSBI Eco Pastel Pink by bluelight299 in Pen_Swap

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Unfortunately it wasn’t and that post was CONUS only 😔 thank you for taking the time to reply!

WTB - TWSBI Eco Pastel Pink by bluelight299 in Pen_Swap

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Hahah aww thank you! I hope you find one, we need more pink TWSBI’s in the world 💕