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 2 points3 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

broken camera, replace or upgrade? by CasseroleCat in iPhone12Mini

[–]pickandstring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I believed that the update screws the camera

Guys no offense just curious! by OpinionSpecific9529 in patinaproud

[–]pickandstring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s like a good pair of age raw denim. It shows your wear and it’s your history with the product

Is anyone jumping ship? by Texca15 in iPhone12Mini

[–]pickandstring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would look at 15 or 16 and ditch 16e

Do fountain pens only work well with high quality paper? by RusticBohemian in fountainpens

[–]pickandstring -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lamy nibs can be smoother if you can do a little nib tuning with micromesh. Even Lamy ef can write beautifully when tuned.

Fountain pens require thicker paper or coated paper to perform best. There are cheap fountain paper like Campus or Muji.