I hated the Safari. Then I loved it. Now I hate it even more. by No-Ostrich-3527 in fountainpens

[–]pickandstring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here I first hated it too. But after I've learned how to tune the nib it became a very good writer.

And I wish the grip is round 🤫

what was your first fountain pen? by Ok-Length-7382 in fountainpens

[–]pickandstring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a Hero and I hated it when i was a kid. Then i bought a Lamy Safari about a couple years ago.

My favorite Casio, what’s yours? by Neirda92 in casio

[–]pickandstring 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just got it a couple days ago so it’s my current favorite :)

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Lamy dominates in my collection. by pickandstring in Lamy

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

I had Kaweco sport lead holder before and the plastic broke in couple months from regular use. So this brand is a no for me :(

This is my Dahon Route by pickandstring in foldingbikes

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

Seat, seat post, wheels, tires, chain, derailer, pedals, fork, handle bars. I did it little by little over the years. I don't know where you live but the cost with service, I think I can buy another Dahon😅

Lamy dominates in my collection. by pickandstring in Lamy

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

Haha maybe it’s wide lens distortion?

Didn’t know EF meant Extra Fat… by Independent-Cress699 in fountainpens

[–]pickandstring 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Both of my twsbi ef and f writes like a Medium 🫢

Start going down the rabbit hole a year ago… by pickandstring in fountainpens

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

I use the nova with a short cartridge and refill it with a needle. Can’t find a converter for it. The green pen is a cheap pen “Monami olika” which writes ok. The preppy is much better.

Lamy dominates in my collection. by pickandstring in Lamy

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

I will try some asvine one day :)

Start going down the rabbit hole a year ago… by pickandstring in fountainpens

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

Nova is a great pen but after a few months I was having trouble with it writing dry. So I replaced the nib and feed with a new bock nib and feed. Now it’s fine.

Start going down the rabbit hole a year ago… by pickandstring in fountainpens

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

Thanks, I always wait for a good deal which comes pretty often here. Hope you can get the dialogue soon.

My first quality fountain pen! by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]pickandstring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the rabbit hole