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darthfoley
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States8004 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-04-24 01:19:32
April 24 2013 01:19 GMT
#81
Need to get a quality one or find my old shitty one

plus it sucks being left handed and using them sometimes
watch the wall collide with my fist, mostly over problems that i know i should fix
autoexec
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States530 Posts
April 24 2013 01:21 GMT
#82
Can anyone reccomend a quality demonstrator model for around 10$? I have never had one before and would like to try them out!
Parlortricks
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States111 Posts
April 24 2013 01:25 GMT
#83
I wish I had a picture of my old hand made fountain pen a friend made for me a few years back. It was so nice after I ran out of ink for it and I was no longer near my friend to get more I put it in a glass case and had it sitting on my shelf as a conversation piece. Alas I did lose it in a relocation but it was a visually stunning cerulean marble and an etched silver pen hand made on a lathe and the etching was custom as well (through what means I do not know). The materials were a cool $180 alone.

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.
NB
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Netherlands12045 Posts
April 24 2013 01:30 GMT
#84
In my country, kids in elementary school were forced to use fountain pen to learn how to write. I have never been a fan of it since my entire childhood is covered with inks on my uniforms. It is a nightmare i tell you.
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Jealous
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
10200 Posts
April 24 2013 01:38 GMT
#85
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 ):
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TheToaster
Profile Joined August 2011
United States280 Posts
April 24 2013 01:39 GMT
#86
TeamLiquid is always filled with the nerdiest/weirdest shit, lmao.
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Marimokkori
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States306 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-04-24 01:43:36
April 24 2013 01:41 GMT
#87
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
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
April 24 2013 01:42 GMT
#88
On April 24 2013 10:10 Marimokkori wrote:

Show nested quote +
On April 24 2013 09:37 Cambium wrote:
When I was in school in China (1993-1999), everybody used fountain pens, because the teachers prohibited us from using ballpoints because they weren't as good for writing neatly (I can only guess this was held true all across China). The cheaper ones leaked like crazy, and I hated using them until my mom gave me a Parker, which I loved, and I think I still have it somewhere in my parents' house.

I've always wanted a proper fountain pen actually, thought about buying another Parker for old times' sake, or a Japanese one (because they make everything so damn amazing), but I really really really don't have a use for them.


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
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
4482 Posts
April 24 2013 01:45 GMT
#89
oh man we had to use this back in elementary school and it was pain in the ass for parents lol. Kids kept getting ink all over their white shirts and broke their pens in just a couple days. Quite a stupid idea but it forced us to write slower and get better handwriting.
Marimokkori
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States306 Posts
April 24 2013 01:53 GMT
#90
On April 24 2013 10:42 Cambium wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 24 2013 10:10 Marimokkori wrote:

On April 24 2013 09:37 Cambium wrote:
When I was in school in China (1993-1999), everybody used fountain pens, because the teachers prohibited us from using ballpoints because they weren't as good for writing neatly (I can only guess this was held true all across China). The cheaper ones leaked like crazy, and I hated using them until my mom gave me a Parker, which I loved, and I think I still have it somewhere in my parents' house.

I've always wanted a proper fountain pen actually, thought about buying another Parker for old times' sake, or a Japanese one (because they make everything so damn amazing), but I really really really don't have a use for them.


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

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
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
April 24 2013 02:02 GMT
#91
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.
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
loginn
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
France815 Posts
April 24 2013 02:03 GMT
#92
My dad owns a MontBlanc. He got it from his father who got it himself from his father. It feels so nice to write with Top quality fountain pens are such a pleasure to write with !
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DenTenker
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
United States606 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-04-24 02:06:37
April 24 2013 02:05 GMT
#93
Looks like the OP convinced me to try fountain pens. I've always wondered about them, but never really cared to do any research or look at them. This summer looks like the perfect opportunity to finally indulge and try some. I think I'll just start with the $3 one to start. No point in buying a crazy expensive pen if I won't even like it.
If your all in didn't work, you didn't pull the workers.
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
April 24 2013 04:45 GMT
#94
I'm going to try to find an old one of mine and buy a jar of ink, and start using it at work :D

The Lamy Safaris look really nice actually, I might get a red one just for fun
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
Alabasern
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4005 Posts
April 24 2013 06:34 GMT
#95
Thanks for making me want more writing supplies! ARRRRUUUUUHHHHHHHHHH
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_BAR_
Profile Joined April 2013
Canada33 Posts
April 24 2013 07:06 GMT
#96
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.
There is not enough alcohol in this house to make me dance.
ZERG_RUSSIAN
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
10417 Posts
April 24 2013 12:51 GMT
#97
This thread inspired me to get a Lamy AL-Star!

http://www.lamyusa.com/lamy_fountain_L20_alstar.php
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Marimokkori
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States306 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-04-24 13:10:36
April 24 2013 13:08 GMT
#98
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
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Taiwan1571 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-04-24 13:44:08
April 24 2013 13:43 GMT
#99
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.
Stop procrastinating
Marimokkori
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States306 Posts
April 24 2013 14:23 GMT
#100
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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