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21 sats \ 18 replies \ @Satosora OP 2 May 2024 freebie \ parent \ on: Fountain Pens art
I recognize the TWSBI, pelican, pilot and parker.
What is that one in the middle?
I like your collection of blue ink.
I am partial to mont blanc royal blue.
Man, don't get me started on inks! 🤣🤣🤣
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That akkerman ink bottle, is that the one with the marble that stops the ink from going down?
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Yes
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Seems like you are a big fan of the iroshizuku inks!
I think they have beautiful inks, too.
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Fantastic inks
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The gold one? The inexpensive Pilot Metropolitan.
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How do you like the TWSBI?
I felt like it wrote too wet.
What is the red one? Sailor or pilot?
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Platinum Century #3776 Bourgogne.
TWSBI needs to be wet to make up for the scratchy.
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Their nib is not as smooth as others.
I really like pilot nibs.
Bach also made a bunch of good nibs.
The vintage nibs are best, though.
I dont know what it is, maybe the metal composite is better, but they write a lot smoother and are more flexible.
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Oh, yes. There used to be a guy in New Hampshire that fixed, ground and smoothed nibs. I think he retired. Richard Bender. His wife wrote the most awesome notes on vintage post cards.
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It is a dying trade. I know there are some guys who grind nibs at the pen shows.