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There are lefty fountain pens available for folks who need one (I think Lamy is an inexpensive option) and also for different grips Sailor has their Tuzu pen which allows you to rotate the grip to fit your needs.
October 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
There are lefty fountain pens available for folks who need one (I think Lamy is an inexpensive option) and also for different grips Sailor has their Tuzu pen which allows you to rotate the grip to fit your needs.
You’re amazing and I appreciate you!! Both this response and your art I mean.
September 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
You’re amazing and I appreciate you!! Both this response and your art I mean.
That’s a very cool Lamy color! What is it called?
September 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
That’s a very cool Lamy color! What is it called?
I got my first Conklin a few weeks ago thanks to their Sidewalk Sale! I love any excuse to get a stub nib.
September 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I got my first Conklin a few weeks ago thanks to their Sidewalk Sale! I love any excuse to get a stub nib.
I have the same one and absolutely adore it. Enjoy writing!
August 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I have the same one and absolutely adore it. Enjoy writing!
Right?! We ended up liking it so much we got a second one 😆
July 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Right?! We ended up liking it so much we got a second one 😆
Jinhao also makes a less expensive retractable fountain pen and they come in excellent colors.
If you need a pen because you’re a lefty Lamy has accessible options. Or if you’re like my partner and have a unique grip Sailor has a model: www.jetpens.com/Sailor-TUZU-...
If you need a pen because you’re a lefty Lamy has accessible options. Or if you’re like my partner and have a unique grip Sailor has a model: www.jetpens.com/Sailor-TUZU-...
JetPens.com - Sailor TUZU Adjust Fountain Pen - Translucent Violet - Fine - Limited Edition
Sailor TUZU pens are designed to make writing as effortless and instinctive as possible. They feature stylish yet simple designs, and they are lightweight and comfortable enough that you could almost ...
www.jetpens.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Jinhao also makes a less expensive retractable fountain pen and they come in excellent colors.
If you need a pen because you’re a lefty Lamy has accessible options. Or if you’re like my partner and have a unique grip Sailor has a model: www.jetpens.com/Sailor-TUZU-...
If you need a pen because you’re a lefty Lamy has accessible options. Or if you’re like my partner and have a unique grip Sailor has a model: www.jetpens.com/Sailor-TUZU-...
I adore my J. Herbin Violette Pensée. It’s a purple blue but if you don’t like it bluer you can get Hongdian’s Purple which is a purple with a hint of red-brown. Both are shown in order on a Rhodia notepad.
July 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I adore my J. Herbin Violette Pensée. It’s a purple blue but if you don’t like it bluer you can get Hongdian’s Purple which is a purple with a hint of red-brown. Both are shown in order on a Rhodia notepad.
I got a medium nib at Atlas because that’s all they had left but I prefer larger size nibs anyway. Thanks to the fountain community for suggesting a step up in quality pens, Esterbrook knows their stuff and the little face on the nib is so cute!
July 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I got a medium nib at Atlas because that’s all they had left but I prefer larger size nibs anyway. Thanks to the fountain community for suggesting a step up in quality pens, Esterbrook knows their stuff and the little face on the nib is so cute!
You can buy cleaner but I would definitely say I’ve cleaned my pens fully using warm water and some patience. If you absolutely need a cleaning solution in a rush then a drop of dish detergent in a glass of water will work as well. Just be careful of the surfactants in the soap
July 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
You can buy cleaner but I would definitely say I’ve cleaned my pens fully using warm water and some patience. If you absolutely need a cleaning solution in a rush then a drop of dish detergent in a glass of water will work as well. Just be careful of the surfactants in the soap
The suggestion to get a sonic cleaner is excellent as it will help with long term pen use and/or clearing shimmery or pigment-based inks.
For a clear walkthrough I recommend JetPens’s walkthrough www.jetpens.com/blog/How-to-...
For a clear walkthrough I recommend JetPens’s walkthrough www.jetpens.com/blog/How-to-...
How to Clean a Fountain Pen | JetPens
We explain how and when to clean a fountain pen, from quick basic cleans to advanced techniques. Follow along with our pictures and step-by-step instructions, and remember to clean your pen often!
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July 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The suggestion to get a sonic cleaner is excellent as it will help with long term pen use and/or clearing shimmery or pigment-based inks.
For a clear walkthrough I recommend JetPens’s walkthrough www.jetpens.com/blog/How-to-...
For a clear walkthrough I recommend JetPens’s walkthrough www.jetpens.com/blog/How-to-...
If you’re unsure how dedicated you’d be to using one, Jinhao’s is excellent. It was my first experience with fountain pens and an easy way to figure out if you’re comfortable with the grip.
July 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
If you’re unsure how dedicated you’d be to using one, Jinhao’s is excellent. It was my first experience with fountain pens and an easy way to figure out if you’re comfortable with the grip.
Valid and I appreciate the recommendations!
June 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Valid and I appreciate the recommendations!
ooooo the Sea & Sky looks outstanding!! I just bought Wearingeul’s Captain Hook and I love the dark red that comes out. I need a pen that can appreciate a shimmer ink without too much clogging, been unsuccessful so far with a Lamy al-star medium and a FPR ultra flex nib.
June 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
ooooo the Sea & Sky looks outstanding!! I just bought Wearingeul’s Captain Hook and I love the dark red that comes out. I need a pen that can appreciate a shimmer ink without too much clogging, been unsuccessful so far with a Lamy al-star medium and a FPR ultra flex nib.
lol it’s not basic at all! It’s more that I get grumpy at the general lack of color as the cost of the pen gets higher. My current fave is the TWSBI Vac700R in Iris with stub nib and has a sheening ink that’s close to the bi flag :D
June 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
lol it’s not basic at all! It’s more that I get grumpy at the general lack of color as the cost of the pen gets higher. My current fave is the TWSBI Vac700R in Iris with stub nib and has a sheening ink that’s close to the bi flag :D
Nooooo 😢, it sucks and I hear you. May you find peace in a future pen!
June 25, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Nooooo 😢, it sucks and I hear you. May you find peace in a future pen!
Girl, how’d you know. My sparkling Monteverde Invincia has an omniflex nib and I regret it every day.
June 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Girl, how’d you know. My sparkling Monteverde Invincia has an omniflex nib and I regret it every day.
Agreed! Love my “Black Purple” Al-star and replacing the nib was fun and easy. It’s my tester for every ink.
June 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Agreed! Love my “Black Purple” Al-star and replacing the nib was fun and easy. It’s my tester for every ink.
Life notebooks from Japan is a reasonable choice price-wise instead of moleskine.
June 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Life notebooks from Japan is a reasonable choice price-wise instead of moleskine.