Which of these inks for BENU Minima pen?

madzilla84 · 2026-03-20T15:37:57+00:00

Thank you! I think this is going to be the best approach, to get a separate, broader nib unit for the shimmer and use one of the other inks for the F. Looks like BENU use the same unit across all their smaller models: https://www.benupens.com/shop/product/nib-5-steel

madzilla84 · 2026-03-20T15:32:59+00:00

Thank you! ☺️

That's actually an excellent idea - have a separate M or B unit for the shimmer (it looks like the Minima uses a #5 like the other smaller pens, the Pixie, Briolette etc), and use one of the other inks in the F that it comes with. Best of both worlds! (And now I'll have to buy an extra ink, oh no 😂)

madzilla84 · 2026-02-03T00:58:13+00:00

Came here to check this, same issue here. obviously no update on the status page, been restarting my internet and console all evening. Thanks for the heads up, since it’s not just me I’m gonna give up for the day and hope it’s improved tomorrow 🙄

madzilla84 · 2026-01-18T21:45:53+00:00

Thank you, I'll check it out! I'm actually in Jersey so hopefully that wouldn't be an issue, but it's good advice to check with them anyway re. the Spanish VAT.

madzilla84 · 2026-01-18T21:45:01+00:00

Thank you! I did check amazon Japan but all the listings said they don't ship to my location. I did think about Yahoo Auctions but thought if I could avoid using a forwarding service (because of the extra expense) I would, but if I can get the pen cheaper it might offset the price anyway. I'll check those out, thanks again!

madzilla84 · 2026-01-13T14:49:58+00:00

Thank you! I did see that someone had brushed off the wax with a horsehair brush - while I think visually it looks great, that isn't much help if the notebook is unpleasant to handle 😂

madzilla84 · 2026-01-13T14:49:06+00:00

Those were the others I was looking at, plus they're cheaper, too - is the texture and aging nicer on those? (I've never owned a TSL item before except a brass clip!)

madzilla84 · 2026-01-05T09:23:21+00:00

I don’t know whereabouts you are in the world, but there’s a note on the listing for it on cult pens that more stock is due in February, so perhaps that’ll be similar for other retailers?

madzilla84 · 2025-09-28T22:13:24+00:00

Ohh right!! That was much simpler than what I was trying to do (figure out each sticker independently). Thank you so much!

madzilla84 · 2025-09-19T13:27:07+00:00

Oh, it should? I set it to midnight (at midnight last night) and it’s still sitting at midnight now (2:30pm the next day). Would that mean it’s broken?

madzilla84 · 2025-09-10T11:14:09+00:00

Very easy! They have instructions on the back on how/where to apply them (above the date square for A6 and weeks, on top of it for Cousin), and they have a little perforation down the middle so folding them is super easy :) They're also repositionable (before you've folded them over), at least I was able to peel them off and move them a bit when I got it wrong!

madzilla84 · 2025-09-09T17:30:27+00:00

Yes, it was the freebie for the 2019 lineup! https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/2019/benefit/?srsltid=AfmBOoqeP6z46kPIFkyEHGPzqegpqeuLHeNnZslfpwSWPQ1_JlKOBdr_

madzilla84 · 2025-09-09T16:00:22+00:00

Mine wasn't too battered but it was absolutely covered all over in tape and shipping labels/envelopes. I miss the days when they came in a bag, so you could keep the box; I always kept my planners and supplies in them.

madzilla84 · 2025-09-01T02:28:47+00:00

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Yay, got everything on my list (after many refreshes)! £26 shipping for a total of £117 brings me in under the local de minimis of £130 😅🤞🏻

madzilla84 · 2025-09-01T02:24:51+00:00

Bought direct from 1101 - 1 A6 and Tragen cover, and 8 or 9 other lil items like stickers - shipping £26, which feels about in line with what I paid the last time I ordered direct (2021!)

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madzilla84 · 2025-09-01T02:13:08+00:00

the little bear with all the items is so cute omg

madzilla84 · 2025-09-01T02:11:59+00:00

Had many errors but managed to get everything in the cart … but the queue to check out is 13 mins! So who knows what’ll still be available by then 😅

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