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darthfoley
United States8001 Posts
plus it sucks being left handed and using them sometimes | ||
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autoexec
United States530 Posts
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Parlortricks
United States111 Posts
He still makes pens to this day, I recently paid him a visit this past January and among other things took a look at his collection and workshop. I'll see if he can send me a picture of any fountain pens he has made right now. | ||
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NB
Netherlands12045 Posts
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Jealous
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TheToaster
United States280 Posts
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Marimokkori
United States306 Posts
On April 24 2013 10:21 autoexec wrote: Can anyone reccomend a quality demonstrator model for around 10$? I have never had one before and would like to try them out! A quality demonstrator might start at $20 (Noodler's Ahab or Konrad, probably not ideal for beginners). Lamy Vista is the demonstrator version of the Lamy Safari, which comes in at about $30, much more suited to beginners, I think. Just checked the Vista on amazon. Currently $23. I just ordered a Nemosine Singularity (photo in OP) yesterday, and I'll let you know how it is. On April 24 2013 10:38 Jealous wrote: Great OP! Loved reading and learning about a utensil I've taken for granted xD Unfortunately I use a three-finger grip (thumb, index, middle, with index and middle bent inwards) when I write, which makes my angle opposite of a regular hold, so I can't use fountain pens ): I'm curious to know what you mean by this... photo possible? | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On April 24 2013 10:10 Marimokkori wrote: Cheap chinese pens don't have that great of a reputation from what I've read/watched. If you want a proper Japanese pen, a mid-range one that most really enjoy is the Pilot Prera. If you're in Tokyo check out some art supply stores in Shinjuku. There's one (can't remember the name) there that sells it for 2,800 yen IIRC. Otherwise http://www.stationeryart.com/index.php has them for $34. Both much cheaper (It retails at $70.) I always think of fountain pens as one of those... buy one for life kind of things, so I'm thinking a little more expensive, like Nakaya. There are tons of art and supply stores in Shinjuku, I'm guessing you probably mean Tokyu Hands beside Takashimaya. I've checked out this very neat fountain pen store in Ginza called Ito-ya, and I was recommended Nakaya and Sailor (?) for Japanese brands. Also the Tsutaya in Daikanyama has a decent selection as well. Japan is an amazing place... for... well, just about everything | ||
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tuho12345
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Marimokkori
United States306 Posts
On April 24 2013 10:42 Cambium wrote: I always think of fountain pens as one of those... buy one for life kind of things, so I'm thinking a little more expensive, like Nakaya. There are tons of art and supply stores in Shinjuku, I'm guessing you probably mean Tokyu Hands beside Takashimaya. I've checked out this very neat fountain pen store in Ginza called Ito-ya, and I was recommended Nakaya and Sailor (?) for Japanese brands. Also the Tsutaya in Daikanyama has a decent selection as well. Japan is an amazing place... for... well, just about everything I know it wasn't Tokyu Hands. I went with my girlfriend because she needed to get some things for school, I'll ask her what it was called. Nakaya's are way out of my price range, and I don't have any experience with Sailor fountain pens, so I can't really help much there. Take a look at Nakaya's $40,000 pen. At that price I'd rather get a bic cristal and a car, might be enough left for a downpayment on a house, too lol | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
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loginn
France815 Posts
Top quality fountain pens are such a pleasure to write with ! | ||
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DenTenker
United States606 Posts
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
The Lamy Safaris look really nice actually, I might get a red one just for fun | ||
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Alabasern
United States4005 Posts
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_BAR_
Canada33 Posts
Part of me wants an old fashioned quill pen just for fun as well. Not for everyday but just cause I can. | ||
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ZERG_RUSSIAN
10417 Posts
http://www.lamyusa.com/lamy_fountain_L20_alstar.php | ||
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Marimokkori
United States306 Posts
On April 24 2013 11:02 Cambium wrote: Yea, Nakaya is retardedly expensive, but like I said, if I were to just get one pen in my life, it *might* be worth the investment. Also, like I said, I really have no use for a fountain pen, and therefore making it hard to justify. I'd rather get a watch first lol. The name of the store was Sekaido  On April 24 2013 16:06 _BAR_ wrote: I always wanted a fountain pen (I take too much pride in my cursive) but never wanted to drop the money on a proper one. Then I moved to Bangladesh to work and ran across a nice fountain pen. Got it for less then 20$ CAD with a bottle of ink and I think it is actually a really good pen. I use that thing for everything now. Part of me wants an old fashioned quill pen just for fun as well. Not for everyday but just cause I can. http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e543/ Can't say anything about the quality, but ThinkGeek is an awesome store nonetheless. On April 24 2013 21:51 ZERG_RUSSIAN wrote: This thread inspired me to get a Lamy AL-Star! http://www.lamyusa.com/lamy_fountain_L20_alstar.php $10 cheaper at Jetpens or Goulet Pen Co. Both reliable. Jetpens also gives free shipping on orders $25+ http://www.jetpens.com/Lamy-Al-Star-Fountain-Pen-Extra-Fine-Nib-Graphite-Gray-Body/pd/1932 Jetpens doesn't seem to have the color you linked. Goulet Pen Co. has it though http://www.gouletpens.com/Lamy_Al_Star_Pearl_Fountain_Pen_p/lmy-l20.htm | ||
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padfoota
Taiwan1571 Posts
Source - Im an architect student I quickdraw with that shit. | ||
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Marimokkori
United States306 Posts
On April 24 2013 22:43 padfoota wrote: They are amazing. They are fucking expensive. I cry and want to stab someone when I drop one tip first Source - Im an architect student I quickdraw with that shit. What pen do you use? | ||
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