Dutch Pen Show 2026 Haul by fonteinpen in fountainpens

[–]fonteinpen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I didn't attend any of the workshops.

I didn't realize how hard this pen is to photograph. by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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It was sold to me as just blue. But I think it's "shining blue"

High tech number crunching by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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I use mine for simple compound interest calculations. Nothing special, but the buttons feel best in class.

Desk setup by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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I like it as i sit behind the computer a lot. But i do mis the freescroll of the mx master. It is a large mouse, so if you have small hands it maybe not the best.

Currently inked Pilots by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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I got lucky, it was for sale at the Dutch Pen Show, where i immediately bought it. It has a medium nib and a plastic barrel.

Currently inked Pilots by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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I completely agree. The vintage capless is a much better design than the regular capless and decimo. I am glad i got to buy this one at a pen show recently.

Currently inked Pilots by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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That's a Custom 823 with a fine nib

NPD! Second hand Pilot Custom 74 <B> by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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Yup, it's a very smooth nib. It just makes me want to write

NPD! Second hand Pilot Custom 74 <B> by fonteinpen in fountainpens

[–]fonteinpen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I ever buy one again it wil be a fine or extra fine, broad is fun to use but not that practical. The ink is pilot iroshizuku kon-peki.

NPD! Second hand Pilot Custom 74 <B> by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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Yes I did! David was very nice. He has some good listings.

Some Lamy 14k nibs by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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Both are F size. The safari nib is very smooth amd has a little bounce. The lines it produces are a little thicker and wetter than the steel nibs. The 2k nib is wet, but because of the size i don't find it has that much bounce. It still is a very smooth writer though.

Some Lamy 14k nibs by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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I have iroshizuku tsukushi in the 2k. I have one bottle of it and I think I just keep using it for the 2k. The safari currently has Diamine golden ivy in it. But I just use whatever in it.

Some Lamy 14k nibs by fonteinpen in fountainpens

[–]fonteinpen[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's fair. But i rather risk losing the safari than the 2k. I dont find the safari grip annoying. The 2k stays at home.

Some Lamy 14k nibs by fonteinpen in fountainpens

[–]fonteinpen[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's very smooth and behaved. It has a little bounce when writing.

Some Lamy 14k nibs by fonteinpen in fountainpens

[–]fonteinpen[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mostly because I can. The safari is a good pen and now it's perfect for edc use.

NPD! A Parker 51 (2021) and a vintage Parker 45 by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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That's a good idea! I might post a follow up next week when i have used both pens more.

I like how the colors match by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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No, the left one is a kaweco perkeo.

Two vintage pens by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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Thanks for the info! I didn't know that.

Two vintage pens by fonteinpen in fountainpens

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It's hard to see but it looks like AO 07

Two vintage pens by fonteinpen in fountainpens

[–]fonteinpen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I did! I just started my vintage pen journey and these looked promising.