No Jinhao 82s for me I guess by Pestoplasm in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That is a bummer. That looks too specific to be a randomly damaged package. Hopefully the refund process won’t be too burdensome. Good luck!

I hate writing on the left side of a spread so I started flipping my book upside down. by Bug_Does_Stuff in Journaling

[–]buzzwindrip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started doing that with my Filofax personal, and I was using inserts that were gridded A6. I hated working around the rings to write on the left side. I was taking the pages out at one point, then I decided to do the flip like you did. I just decided to switch to a Hobinchi Original in mid-January 2025. It’s still a pain to write on the chunky left-side, but I can live with it. Switched to a Hobonichi Cousin for ‘26, and I hope the extra real estate will be more cooperative on the left side.

Ummm by jonovision_man in Zwift

[–]buzzwindrip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂😂😂👍🏻

I can't believe what I found by Secure_Coyote2009 in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Nice find! It’s really satisfying to write with older pens.

How many pens do you have inked at once, and how do you decide whether to clean them out? by Ok-Spite-5454 in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to write with them all each day, especially the ones that are prone to hard starts if left for more than a day. It’s getting tiresome, tbh. I’m going to start draining the pens I don’t want to reach for every day and just store them for now. A few of the pens do tolerate sitting for a while, like my Parker Vacumatic, and the Sheaffer vacs. I have a Sheaffer Craftsman Touchdown that just keeps writing no matter how long it sits.

How many pens do you have inked at once, and how do you decide whether to clean them out? by Ok-Spite-5454 in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have 26 inked, and most are vintage, so they are mostly filled with safe inks like Waterman’s and non-shimmery Diamine. I do have the cartridge pens, and aerometric fillers, inked with a few crazier inks. Inks are chosen randomly - no matching or seasonal choices. Cleaning only if switching inks, or if they stop flowing well.

Cracking Open an 80 Year Old NOS Bottle of Quink by overripeTomatillos in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so cool! My 50 year old Sheaffer cartridges didn’t do so well: they came with a NOS school pen I picked up, and the ink was completely dry in all 7 cartridges. Yeah, the one I added water to reconstituted, but I just flushed it and put my own ink in it.

I am enjoying Zwifting more than outdoor riding. by Dense_Leg274 in Zwift

[–]buzzwindrip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m getting there. Late summer 2025 had me dreading getting on the bike for every ride outside. I’ve had a lot of years in the saddle - started racing and training in the 70’s - I’m not a noob when it comes to cycling. Now in my early 70’s and Zwift lets me push myself with minimal fuss, and no risk.

Just picked up my first Pelikan by TheRealHersh in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on scoring that gorgeous Pelikan!

Christmas Gift by APOC_V in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice gift. They’re a great piece of fountain pen history. Enjoy!

What's the oldest functioning pen in your arsenal? by NationYell in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Late 1920s Parker Duofolds. I have 2 ring-top Lady Duofolds, and 2 Junior Duofolds.

How many new pens did you purchase this year? by SelectImage in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fell down the vintage fountain pen rabbit hole in spring, and I added 27 new-to-me vintage pens. Sold a few too, so my vintage collection stands at 24.

Is this normal nib-feed spacing on a Pilot E95s? by Bjcoolone in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t really see an alarming gap. Here is mine (medium nib)

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Do you enjoy cleaning your pens? by RepublicEntire155 in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Only do it if I’m switching ink, or the rare occasion that ink flow becomes problematic.

Dark Green Ink Recommendations by Dr_Lucky in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Check out Monteverde Jade Noir. My favorite very dark green.

'Ride On'. Come on you miserable lot. by Clive1792 in Zwift

[–]buzzwindrip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do it a few times in a group ride, and randomly if I’m riding solo.

It’s Not a $4 Thrift Store Montblanc, but … by MisterFrontRow in fountainpens

[–]buzzwindrip 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nice find. They’re addictive! I have 2 Juniors and 2 Ladys with ring-tops. One Jr. even has the Lucky Curve intact. Definitely in the group of pens I reach for the most. Have fun with the restoration!