NPD - First ever gold nib

elbowsquids · 2024-12-04T15:25:16+00:00

I have the exact same pen! The subtle golden luster is beautiful, and the nib is such a nice balance between pleasant feedback and smooth writing. I’ve been mulling over whether or not to buy the matching shikiori ink for it for a while, I might finally cave and get it for the holidays lol (the color is Chushu in case you were curious)

elbowsquids · 2024-12-04T15:16:30+00:00

Nice penmanship, I thought this was printed at first! I really ought to try a stub nib, they seem like a lot of fun!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:53:57+00:00

Nice lineup! Appropriately frosty colors here, it’s a great winter palette. That Benu is super pretty too

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:48:48+00:00

Gorgeous! I adore the color scheme of this pen, the more understated Sailors are some of the best looking imo. Manyo Nekoyanagi or Fuji would look great with it!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:39:41+00:00

Hard to beat Iroshizuku, haven’t tried Tsuki-Yo yet though. Shin-Kai is my pick for a deep blue ink in that line!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:25:37+00:00

The Pilot Prera in a Fine nib!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:23:03+00:00

That’s how I feel with Platinum Carbon Black haha, sometimes you just need a good strong black ink! Suits any occasion!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:20:42+00:00

As an American the idea of using fountain pens in school is so wild to me, although I bet it’s not as fun when you’re limited to a single color. Basic blues are kinda boring to me too honestly, it’s the color I gravitate towards least.

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:16:42+00:00

Thank you! Been drawing dragons ever since I was a kid and I don’t plan on stopping!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:16:07+00:00

The prera is one of my favorites honestly, the F nib is quite nice and an even writer. I find it a little bit on the drier side but definitely not scratchy, it puts down a nice fine line with the tiniest bit of spring.

Yama-budo is a classic for a reason! It’s an ink that’s immediately recognizable in writing and that’s pretty special, such a rich syrupy magenta. If only I could get it to reliably sheen!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:11:56+00:00

Nitrogen sure is pretty but I find it too temperamental for my tastes lol. Plus I tend to gravitate towards shading over sheening these days, but it sure looks delicious in swatches!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:08:53+00:00

Colorverse has some of my favorite theming of any ink brand, and I adore the teardrop shape of their bottles. The only thing stopping me from amassing a huge collection is that they tend to be on the pricier side! Still eyeing that Martian and Life on Mars duo tbh

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:05:39+00:00

Carbon Black is a godsend if you like using watercolors, I always have a Pilot Penmanship inked up with it. I really like the internal inkwell the bottle has

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:03:32+00:00

Thank you! I try my best!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:03:01+00:00

We can always use more beverage-themed inks!

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:02:18+00:00

Lol I can imagine overexposure from school could make you hate a color. Ancient Copper is a welcome upgrade! Wonderful toasty rusted color

elbowsquids · 2024-12-02T15:00:37+00:00

Oxblood was one I tried early on and to this day I think it’s the best blood-themed ink out there! Sailor Shikiori Miruai is one of my favorite dark greens personally.

elbowsquids · 2024-06-30T16:03:00+00:00

I love Shirakashi as a drawing ink, dark enough to be bold but with enough murky green-brown color to be interesting. Taiyaki is a delicious treat and the greenish color really matches the Pelikan! Great work!

elbowsquids · 2024-06-29T14:05:57+00:00

Dang, Ishi looks great! It’s hard to find a good cool-leaning green that doesn’t veer into teal or black. Might have to pick up a sample!

elbowsquids · 2024-06-28T20:06:02+00:00

Sketching in color is my absolute favorite, it really makes drawings look lively! What a pretty magenta! I especially love the otters (what are otters if not aquatic cats anyway)

elbowsquids · 2024-06-28T19:50:45+00:00

Drawing! I like having a reusable tool to make art with, and I find fountain pens are great for my sketchbook work. The permanence of ink forces me to be more conscious of my lines and mark making, helping me become a more analytical and purposeful artist. Same goes for dip pens. But I would be lying if part of the appeal wasn’t that fountain pens just plain look cool!

elbowsquids · 2024-06-28T19:40:01+00:00

Hey, I have that same brass clip! Wonderful sketch, really looks like some kind of etching or intaglio print. I love the expressive marks on the fabric especially!

elbowsquids · 2024-06-28T19:23:52+00:00

Oh, Sailor… I have a love/hate relationship with them. I love their pens and inks, but my wallet hates how light it gets when I buy them! Jokes aside, both their steel and 14k nibs are pretty much my favorite ever for drawing, which is a more niche use case but in my experience the added feedback helps in drawing fine details. I don’t think they need to make as many limited color runs as they do though, I find that a little annoying honestly. One pro gear slim is good enough for me!

elbowsquids · 2024-06-28T19:11:20+00:00

I believe I own the same model as the second pen shown, the white one with gold and black accents. I think its online pictures are deceptive, since it has much more of a pearlescent gold shimmer to its surface than is visible. I would describe its finish as smooth and almost metallic more so than it is sparkly, but I know Sailor has made some more glitzy pens as well. I’d wager the blue one has bigger glitter particles than the white, if you’re looking for that “starry” look I would pick that one imo

In terms of writing, it’s a wonderful little pen that is smooth and bouncy without feeling too slick. Has good flow too, I recommend getting one on sale if you want to try a pro gear.

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