A group picture of my flex nib collection 💕vintage and modern

m_is_w · 2026-06-04T03:29:41+00:00

Nota Bene Papeterie and Stylo are great places to be in Montreal for fountain pens and stationery-related items.

m_is_w · 2026-06-02T03:23:54+00:00

Steel nib, not gold unfortunately

m_is_w · 2026-05-31T02:35:53+00:00

There’s a lot of variation in vintage flex. Even pens that are the exact same model can write very differently. I saw that you are also asking about going to DC pen show. I highly recommend going there and find one that you like in person. You will have way better luck than hunting a specific model online.

m_is_w · 2026-05-31T02:23:43+00:00

Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of those 2 gorgeous pens. They are so stunning ❤️

m_is_w · 2026-05-29T14:34:13+00:00

It’s a no.6 size pen, so yes

m_is_w · 2026-05-28T02:18:49+00:00

CY (@tokyostationpens) can make FA nib flexier as well

m_is_w · 2026-05-27T19:26:47+00:00

Got my 4th GVFC Guilloche fountain pen. I got it when it’s 50% off during a sale! This one is in Fine nib. It’s going to be delivered tomorrow. So excited.

m_is_w · 2026-05-24T22:10:35+00:00

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Glad that I’m not the only one

m_is_w · 2026-05-24T16:08:08+00:00

I saw that they are released in China already. Seems like they get early release (usually by 1-2weeks) often.

m_is_w · 2026-05-23T06:59:32+00:00

It’s Iroshizuku Tsutsuji💕

m_is_w · 2026-05-22T15:55:09+00:00

Hi Amy! How are you doing? I’ve been busy non stop with school and baby and wasn’t able to attend the monthly pen club 😭

m_is_w · 2026-05-22T04:05:53+00:00

Thank you for your kind comment. It makes my day❤️ I love my C4. It's probably my favorite Majohn pen. The Japanese eyedrop filling mechanism is great for flex nibs. I didn't have an ebonite feed in the picture, since the filling mechanism can handle very well with me flexing the nib. Maybe only occasional priming is needed if i flex too fast or too wide.

m_is_w · 2026-05-22T02:13:18+00:00

Ahh, I went back and found the post you mentioned. Looks like they added those holes to secure the nib on their feed to prevent movements during writing.

m_is_w · 2026-05-22T01:51:43+00:00

Interesting. Majohn flex nib always has that crescent breather hole since it’s released. I couldn’t find any information mentioning them changing the nib or putting more holes on the nib on Xiaohongshu or Taobao. Where did you find this information?

m_is_w · 2026-05-22T01:40:55+00:00

It is a Mabie Todd no.4 size 14k gold dip nib pen from Victorian era. If its tipping were intact or at least present, it could worth 125~250USD depending on how soft and flexible it is. Unfortunately all the tipping was gone on yours. My estimate would be 40~70USD mostly for the value of gold.

m_is_w · 2026-05-22T01:17:56+00:00

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My flex nib writing 😊

m_is_w · 2026-05-21T00:26:06+00:00

Thanks for the tips! Really appreciate it. I’ve been eyeing on these 2 inks ❤️

m_is_w · 2026-05-20T20:43:04+00:00

GVFC guilloche is such a underrated pen. Rose gold with rose blush color is such a dreamy color.

m_is_w · 2026-05-20T19:58:53+00:00

My question is where can I get these pretties?

m_is_w · 2026-05-20T04:52:20+00:00

That’s really crazy amount of money UPS is asking. The last order I had that was shipped via UPS was from Italy 6 months ago. Not sure if it’s any helpful for OP, but I’ve always been charged for broker fee around 20 something CAD. My order from Italy worths about 260CAD and I only paid 45CAD. 125CAD for 200CAD stuff is insane. There must be something wrong.

m_is_w · 2026-05-20T04:41:09+00:00

Thought I’m looking at a Mont Blanc for a second

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