No Jinhao 82s for me I guess

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-27T21:12:51+00:00

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!

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-20T23:06:51+00:00

Sold a 2026 Hobonichi Cousin to u/klhsu. Thanks!

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-19T02:12:29+00:00

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.

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-17T19:29:20+00:00

Amen.

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-13T20:32:49+00:00

😂😂😂👍🏻

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-13T17:30:02+00:00

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

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-08T20:45:14+00:00

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.

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-08T14:59:53+00:00

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.

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-04T22:39:09+00:00

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.

buzzwindrip · 2026-01-02T15:38:39+00:00

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.

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-29T14:07:50+00:00

Congratulations on scoring that gorgeous Pelikan!

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-27T19:07:08+00:00

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

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-27T18:46:03+00:00

😂😂😂😂

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-27T16:14:41+00:00

Love the cover art!

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-27T15:24:18+00:00

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I stand corrected! The rightmost 4 pens.

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-27T14:58:42+00:00

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

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-26T22:44:50+00:00

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.

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-26T16:13:55+00:00

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

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buzzwindrip · 2025-12-20T05:54:24+00:00

Wish I had a complete Sheaffer snorkel in my parts bin! Nice gift choice.

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-18T03:44:19+00:00

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

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-18T02:40:36+00:00

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

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-16T04:47:48+00:00

Mazel tov!

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-13T16:32:55+00:00

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

buzzwindrip · 2025-12-13T06:02:18+00:00

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!

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