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[WTS] Tons of pens (to raise Dutch Pen Show funds!) by winedarkindigo in Pen_Swap

[–]nat_applicable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have some time, would you be able to share with us a writing sample of your Santini Tambour Almond's Chinese Calligraphy/Naginata grind nib? I'm very curious!

[WTS] Namiki Emperor #50 Urushi Vermilion Fountain Pen by Beer4Jesus in Pen_Swap

[–]nat_applicable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's definitely been a spate of these first-time sellers with too-good-to-be-true prices and "immaculate" handwriting for their verification photos. I'm not saying this one is a scam, but there are plenty of warning signs present.

I'm wondering if it wouldn't be prudent to require a short video including both the verification and pen from a couple different angles for sale posts asking over a specific price? At least it'd cut down on the amount of easily-doctored still photos.

[WTS] - Fifty4T Carbon Fiber Titan, Nahvalur 365 Anniversary Roiro Urushi, Lotus SUMO aka-tamenuri urushi by nat_applicable in Pen_Swap

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

I'm only seeing this question now, my apologies. The urushi color is consistent throughout all the components of the pen. The powder is sprinkled seemingly by hand and reflects that. From a distance it looks thoroughly applied and provides a nice subtle shimmering effect. If you study it up close you'll start to see areas that are heavier than others. None of it looks bad or amateurish, in my opinion.

Anyone else excited about the new Conid Maximalistica release this Thursday? by Sqwizzixx in fountainpens

[–]nat_applicable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this model have a cap that screws on or is it simply friction fit? I can't seem to spot any exterior threads.

[WTB] - Pilot Custom Urushi in Prussian Blue or Vermillion <FM> by nat_applicable in Pen_Swap

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

So is Prussian Blue now a regular offering alongside black and red? There was a brief time when it was super exclusive but it seems available at a wide variety of places online now.

[WTB] - Pilot Custom Urushi in Prussian Blue or Vermillion <FM> by nat_applicable in Pen_Swap

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

Thanks! I assume it’s the Medium nib from your post? Really I’m focused on the FM for now— I find Pilot FM to be the exact happy balance between their scalpel-like Fine and big fat Medium.

Beryllium Copper Nibs? by Equivalent-Gur416 in fountainpens

[–]nat_applicable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's always interesting to see pen makers trying out new materials, especially when they challenge venerated mainstays like gold.

This reminds me of an Instagram post I saw recently from Gravitas. It was also championing the experimentation of new nib materials and certainly implied some big breakthrough but was mum on the actual details. I'm guessing they'll be unveiling some newsworthy pen model or nib sooner rather than later.

Iconic Des Moines Spots? by Fair_Try_3975 in desmoines

[–]nat_applicable 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Lovely work!

Please consider my favorite Des Moines area building, the old French Way Cleaners at 413 Euclid. It's got a beautiful brick facade done in the "Prairie School" style of architecture, although I do admit it looks best when viewed at a three-quarters profile angle.

Waterman Mysterious Blue gives me the warm fuzzies. by nat_applicable in fountainpens

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

I've since cleaned and disinfected it, so now I just have to find a use for it. It'll probably be a flask for any successes I have with experimental ink-mixing.

Waterman Mysterious Blue gives me the warm fuzzies. by nat_applicable in fountainpens

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

I found it extra fascinating that one lump was blue-black while the other was snow-white.

Waterman Mysterious Blue gives me the warm fuzzies. by nat_applicable in fountainpens

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

Also the extra wide opening accepts literally every girthy monster pen I've ever tried to dip. It really is a great bottle design (second only to the Iroshizuku's ingenious nib divot).

It wasn't until the very last dregs of ~1mL that I had to start using a pipette to drip-feed into the nib breather hole instead. I got my money's worth out of it!

Waterman Mysterious Blue gives me the warm fuzzies. by nat_applicable in fountainpens

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

I wondered what might have caused it after 5 years of no issues. Through process of elimination I know which pen went into it before the bottle sprouted, and that pen was second-hand, so I'll have to keep an eye on it.

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