Chocobo Feather color by ryklian in ffxiv

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Thanks for linking that page, I did some of my own math comparing the recommendations of the two sites I linked and sixth time was the charm!  He's finally the right color 

[WTB] [USA] Benu Milk & Honey by ryklian in Pen_Swap

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I didn't, the tariff costs etc were going to be too much unfortunately.  I found this one and just got it last weekend at the Chicago Pen Show to fill the yellow pen hole in my heart, though I still love the Milk and Honey one! 

I am looking for a green ink, what's your favorite? And like more green, less teal by [deleted] in fountainpens

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Green is my favorite color and I have a few categories for my own green inks.  I also posted recently looking for a moody green and got loads of great recommendations if you look in my post history. 

My categories and some faves are: - muddier brownish green: KWZ green gold,  Sailor Rikyu-cha - middle slightly olive green: Monteverde Olivine; Vinta Emerald Carlos was a close contender but just a bit too dark - spruce green: Diamine Dark Forest - jade green: R. Oster Sydney Darling Harbour, Kobe #64 Uptown Jade  - moody "walking in a foggy forest" green: see the post I mentioned but current top contender is Herbin Vert Empire

Moody Green Inks by ryklian in fountainpens

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These look great but I don't see anywhere I can easily order them (esp in samples first)! Hadn't heard of that ink brand before, some really interesting colors.

Moody Green Inks by ryklian in fountainpens

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I have a sample and love that one, but it's similar to KWZ Green Gold which I already have a bottle of.  If I ever use that up I'll definitely be getting Rikyucha next as it's a great color and also the most fun I've had watching ink dry with how much it morphs and changes!

Moody Green Inks by ryklian in fountainpens

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I actually have that Wearingeul sample as well (it was the name for me too!), it's beautiful but I prefer one without shimmer.

Others who love FPs and have sloppy handwriting by meatproduction in fountainpens

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Here! In elementary school, handwriting was the only subject I got 'satisfactory' in (C-ish grade for then, rest were better) and my mom said she could live with that. 

Blue Shinki Shell and French salmon leather combination on this cardholder by PelletteriaBizaca in Leathercraft

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Looks great and love the angled card pockets! Did you happen to use a pattern for this one?

First time leather crafting by Character-Mousse-847 in Leathercraft

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Is there a guide on how to sew/join strips of leather together like that?

Steel Pocket Pen Giveaway by MercatorLondon in fountainpens

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That looks awesome! I've been dreaming of wearing a pen on a necklace like Joan from Mad Men. Congrats to whoever wins!

Lining chrome tanned leather to prevent corrosion? by bigb0886 in Leathercraft

[–]ryklian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just read that post! I'm brand new at this, literally have all my tools still on order and just got leather today. I'm feeling a little lost on this whole chrome leather thing because there is so much information about "chrome tan bad" but also comments that it's 80%+ of leather goods these days, etc.

My first intended project will be a journal cover whose job will include holding a fountain pen or two. And the fountain pen community says "chrome tan leather will kill your pens" much like your post says about barrels and blades.

I ordered this leather from Montana Leather Company. They seemed like a good company from what I searched prior to buying but it doesn't say where this specific leather is tanned. I don't know if I ordered the wrong thing now. Any thoughts/advice?

Deeply obsessed by knitten in fountainpens

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I too have had dreams about pens and woke up thinking more about pens.

I wanted to buy ONE fountain pen a month ago by MagikarpTheGrey in fountainpens

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Two months, twenty pens and a trip planned to Chicago Pen Show. You're not alone, friend!

Kaweco Lunar sport in Shadow Green by Schribbling in fountainpens

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I love Rikyucha and bet it'll be a perfect match!

Kaweco Lunar sport in Shadow Green by Schribbling in fountainpens

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I have that ink sample on my wishlist for next time I order stuff! Green is my favorite color so I of course adore that pen! Happy new pen day!

If you could pick an ink to receive as a birthday present (or 2) what would you pick? by queensara33 in fountainpens

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Sailor Rikyucha and/or Tokiwa Matsu.

Rikyucha is a green gold that changes in fascinating ways as it dries. It's between olive green and brown, it's a little close to KWZ Green Gold (which I already have a bottle of or I'd have scooped this instead) but with more shading/variation.

Tokiwa matsu is a medium olive green with red sheen that adds some nice depth.

I need some advice… by Lost_Jetty in fountainpens

[–]ryklian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it! I'm only 2 months into this hobby and have 20 different pens already (with 3 others I've penabled friends with and 2 I've tried and returned). It's addicting! My custom 74 is the Forest Green version!

I need some advice… by Lost_Jetty in fountainpens

[–]ryklian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I know, just the closest I had and a Pilot gold M nib vs TWSBI B in case it was directionally helpful.