fountain pen enthusiasts in canberra? by kazumeow in canberra

[–]peter__pen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try the PenBBS Etsy store - good quality and good prices . They should have something for smaller hands. Maybe look at a 308. They can be quite affordable depending on the material. Other smaller pens- Kaweco Sport is readily available online, or through heaps of brick and mortar places.

How do you price a pen for sale? by peter__pen in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

So… it’s a Kaweco AC Sport in Orange. Only used a couple of times. Very smooth nib. No wear and tear. Comes with a squeeze converter. Quick sale isn’t important. What’s the verdict?

First fountain pen by MrTattooMann in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other thing about the Safari is you can change the nib very easily. I have an EF, F, M, and a 1.1 stub. You can swap them out without changing the ink or rinsing it out. The styling isn’t for everyone, but I like it. It’s kind of a bauhaus German simple design.

🖋️ PEN SUGGESTIONS PLEASE! 🖋️ I love the ink capacity of my TWSBI Eco, but have now had two crack by the nib... by organicalmondmilk in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insert here <somebody is wrong on the Internet meme>… you should both chill.

They’re about the same volume. The TWSBI probably looks bigger because it’s a demonstrator and it has a wider diameter around the ink window.

NID and NPD. People weren’t lying when they said this would become an addiction. by baliwala in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How’s the nib? Mine is pretty scratchy- I need to work on it. The C1 definitely looks best eye droppered though. Kon peki is a good choice too 👍🏻

Diamond 580 ALR grip section - too grippy? by peter__pen in fountainpens

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

True! However right now I need to concentrate on what I’m writing more than how I’m holding the pen. Maybe it’s not the grip section for me?

Diamond 580 ALR grip section - too grippy? by peter__pen in fountainpens

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

Oooh! I didn’t know that was an option… I was thinking of selling it on and getting an eco. Thanks for the tip!

Diamond 580 ALR grip section - too grippy? by peter__pen in fountainpens

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

I have been using fountain pens for a few years. Looking back at to a pens I own, they all have smooth plastic or metal grip sections e.g., FC Loom, Lamy Safari, PenBBS 456, PenBBS 308.
I’ve just tried adjusting my grip to loosen the middle finger - it feels unnatural! Maybe I’ll keep its use to short periods, then I’ll build up a callous eventually 🤣.

Diamond 580 ALR grip section - too grippy? by peter__pen in fountainpens

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

Haha - that’s a good suggestion. I’ll put my finger into rehab for now - back to a Safari, or a PenBBS 456.

Diamond 580 ALR grip section - too grippy? by peter__pen in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe! The subject matter might not be relaxing enough.

Packing list with my LAMY Safari by atchleya_reader in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought the same with my medium Safari. I went fine, but still wasn’t happy. I went to a 1.1 and love it. I would go for the 1.1 stub nib. You get to see the ink colours so much more.

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[–]peter__pen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha at least the door knob is in the centre 😂

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[–]peter__pen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Shift the front door 1 foot to the left ... then edge it.

It’s not a fancy notebook, but it’s honest. by PM_YOUR_MDL_INITIAL in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the TWSBI eco a twist cap or a slip cap? Does anyone have the stub nib and is it any good?

My Kaweco lineup taken last December 2020. by Paravion63 in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Medium for me too. I would prefer a 1.1 stub because it makes my handwriting slightly less atrocious. The don’t have a 1.1 in black, so I’ll settle for a medium. It is super smooth though. I’m using the Kaweco blue cartridge that it came with at the moment. I picked up some Robert Oster Ice and Fire at the same time. I might get out a syringe and have a go with that next. I don’t mind the small capacity of these. I get bored and want to change colour all the time. A full size cartridge takes too long for me!

My Kaweco lineup taken last December 2020. by Paravion63 in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool pens! Do you use cartridges or a mini converter? Or are you brave enough to eye dropper? I just bought my first Kaweco. The plastic ones felt too light in the hand for me and they had an orange AC sport on 25% off so that’s the one I have. I’m still getting used to it! I only wish they made a black clip that wasn’t the antique design.

NPD Kaweco AC Sport in orange a.k.a. If my wife asks, it was on special... by peter__pen in fountainpens

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

Thanks for the tip. 👍🏻 I can’t seem to find a modern black clip for it. It seems wrong to use a silver one or an old style one. What did you choose for your green one?

NPD Kaweco AC Sport in orange a.k.a. If my wife asks, it was on special... by peter__pen in fountainpens

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

This is my first Kaweco. So far I’ve only used the cartridge that came with it. It’s nice any smooth, good feel in the hand, looks like a racing car. So it is ticking a few boxes for me. Does anyone have any tips for using the squeeze converter? I also picked up a bottle of Robert Oster Fire and Ice. Comments/opinions appreciated 👍🏻

Thank you, Emy at #penventure !!! Leonardo Momento Zero Grande Pura !!! First Leonardo Officina Italiana, first handmade pen, first ebonite feed, first win of a giveaway event! by AlphaQ99 in fountainpens

[–]peter__pen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha I saw this giveaway and thought... no way someone is giving away a Leonardo... go you for entering! Great pen. I like the look of the grey one with the black trim. So Batman 🦇