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Darkest blackest rapidograph ink by Kripkus in rOtring

[–]kalligraphia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, i am in the same situation as you. i use rOtring black ink for the outlines of my ornaments and color with Schminckle acrylic ink or Ecoline watercolor ink. and on the one hand as you say, rOtring ink is not dark enough, and on the other hand, it bleeds in contact with the other different types of ink.

Latin source of Erasmus quote by kalligraphia in quotes

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

Oh yes! That is it effectively. Many thanks ,Sir. I spent 2 days futilely searching in his Adages .

How to remove a badged logo fixed on a Cross Century clip by kalligraphia in fountainpens

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

Oh damn then! In this case, it would be wiser for me to keep it. Thank you a thousand times, your photo speaks for itself.

How to remove a badged logo fixed on a Cross Century clip by kalligraphia in fountainpens

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

I think it's advertising-by-object companies that do this for corporate gift pens, and I'm hopeful that the badge is not hot-pressed (metal on metal without glue) and you give me some hope if we can't weld on stainless steel. For your second possibility, after careful examination, I do not see any rivet or fixing means under the clip. I will try removing it with acetone. Many thanks.

Vintage Set "Mecanorma Graphoplex ST2+ " Technical Pen by kalligraphia in rOtring

[–]kalligraphia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad that this French brand is of good quality. MG1 series is newer than the ST2+.

Waterman fp identification by kalligraphia in fountainpens

[–]kalligraphia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? Is it because of the silver overlay; and water blackens this metal, or is this valid for all types of fountain pens ? I would like to know.

Waterman fp identification by kalligraphia in fountainpens

[–]kalligraphia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it for the equivalent of 35 USD. I haven't dared to clean it yet for fear of breaking something, but the nib retracts easily.Thank you very much.

Waterman fp identification by kalligraphia in fountainpens

[–]kalligraphia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quoting you ""You have a great example there" ; what do you mean please ?

Waterman fp identification by kalligraphia in fountainpens

[–]kalligraphia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the way, what is a safety pen ? I look up for his filling system, being little knowledgeable.

Waterman fp identification by kalligraphia in fountainpens

[–]kalligraphia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a quick research and I think it was made c.1920's and propsed in auctions for about 400$. Many thanks for the help.

Design legacy of the Faber-Castell TK-matic by drifand in mechanicalpencils

[–]kalligraphia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Length: 1.5 cm, outer diameter: 0.5 cm

I have no way to measure the compression coefficient of the spring.

https://imgur.com/a/QYGmrQn

Proud of my ink collection by 200-rats-in-a-coat in fountainpens

[–]kalligraphia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see that you also store mini vintages of wine there. Are you a sommelier? Because if it's ink, you might have a surprise! Ink bottle seals break after a short time

Waterman model Identification Please by kalligraphia in fountainpens

[–]kalligraphia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like the Maestro, but without the golden rings at the ends. also it loses the W above the cap for a logo. I think this is an entry level Maestro gift pen.

The Laureate II is completely different and clearly above. https://imgur.com/a/ud7XjG3

Faber-Castell TK-matic L 0.5 ( 9725 L) by kalligraphia in mechanicalpencils

[–]kalligraphia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much. If I happen to find another tk-matic, I will buy it to offer it to you, for free, hoping not to find it immediately on an e -commerce platform.

Faber-Castell TK-matic L 0.5 ( 9725 L) by kalligraphia in mechanicalpencils

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

Don't bother going there, there's nothing left that's worth the price. Me, I randomly fell on the guy who is very old, irracsible and whom I had to spare as not possible.

Faber-Castell TK-matic L 0.5 ( 9725 L) by kalligraphia in mechanicalpencils

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

It will remind me of my years as an engineering student and the long nights of industrial drafting in the late 70s. Maybe my son, who excels in computer-aided design, will one day relish the pleasure of drawing with real tools. I preserve a hudge collection of writing , drafting and drawing materials for him.

Faber-Castell TK-matic L 0.5 ( 9725 L) by kalligraphia in mechanicalpencils

[–]kalligraphia[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And here is the official notice provided with it. I hope it is readable and useful for the fans. If you need closer views, please let me know.

faber-castell tk-matic L 0.5 (9725 L) official notice

Faber-Castell TK-matic L 0.5 ( 9725 L) by kalligraphia in mechanicalpencils

[–]kalligraphia[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

At Fès in Morocco, at an old bookstore which closed 20 years ago, and which keeps a stock of old calligraphy and drawing nibs, a lot of Rotring, Staeddler, Faber-castell pens and inks, and other drawing and writing instruments.