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For the past 5 years, I’ve shared my work for free. But, the pandemic has taken a toll on my planned shows and sales. Firstly a few basic bits about fountain pens: although they use ink, unless it’s a very special pen they cannot use standard India or Chinese inks as the particles of shellac or carbon are too large and will clog the pen. Most fountain pen inks are dyes which avoid these problems as dyes are liquid chemicals rather than particles suspended in a liquid…but those are not lightfast (they fade in sunlight), nor waterproof or permanent. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. This isn’t usually visible when you just write in pure ink, but when you wash with water before the ink is dry you get a colour tint so to speak. I’ve indicated what these inks seem to lean towards – some are more neutral but mostly they have a cool or warmer shade to them. Examples
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The wash came out a strange sort of red but only on the copier paper, not sure why. In my practical experience, it washes similarly to Sketchink but darker. This is a pigmented ink so it’s water-resistant, but it won’t clog your pen and isn’t impossible to clean. It’s a nice writer and a practical everyday ink that remains fun to use. Pen Case Made From Wool Felt Fabric With Brown Ornaments, Pen Holder / Pen Sleeve Case / Christmas Gift /Office Supplies Gift / Xmas GiftYou may think that cleaning a fountain pen will be a regular ritual, but the fact of the matter is that if you use the right fountain pen, you don't have to clean it often, according to Chris. He suggests cleaning it perhaps on a monthly basis and adds that he often only cleans his fountain pen when switching ink colors. So we have some special pigment inks with tiny (nano) particles of carbon that are all those things. But there are many types, price ranges and fancy bottles even within that. And there are ‘hybrid inks’ like Noodler’s which are a sort of special paper-reactive dye. I didn’t test because a) it’s American and hard to get here b) not always waterproof, depends on the paper c) not a nano-particle ink and d) I have had a bad experience with Noodler’s pens, so why should I spend more on their inks? February Mountain Mother of Pearl Ballpoint Pen Set Handmade Unique Gift Ideas Birthday Wedding Gift Graduation New Job Thank You Teachers Protecting the nib of a fountain pen is important since it’s essential for smooth writing action. While most fountain pens have a cap for protection, a retractable fountain pen—like this option from the Pilot Vanishing Point Collection—houses the nib inside the barrel of the pen when not in use. This makes the pen more portable and even airplane-safe.
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The body of the LAMY Safari is ABS plastic. It has a cap and clip to secure the pen when not in use, although it should be noted that the wider body of this plastic fountain pen sometimes prevents it from fitting into the spine of a notebook or a pen holder compartment with as much ease as more “torpedo”-shaped fountain pens. In addition, the plastic body doesn’t offer the same aesthetic appeal or weight as a metal fountain pen. However, it’s more budget-friendly and never cold to the touch. Fine Handcrafted solid Brass and Wood Roller Ballpoint Pen Signature Gel Ink Roller Pen Office Business Gift Pen A fountain pen with a medium nib is a versatile choice for journaling, signatures, drawing, or any other task where you want to put personality to paper. The Scriveiner Fountain Pen is a popular choice, thanks to its enameled brass body and medium nib gilded with 18K gold. We tested each ink’s water resistance in two ways: we soaked each in water for 30 seconds, and we smeared over them with a water brush. We did these tests on Rhodia paper, which makes fountain pen writing look extra-sharp. The tradeoff with using Rhodia paper is that it is less water-resistant and the ink doesn’t get absorbed as deeply into the paper fibers.
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The material of the fountain pen barrel and its nib will have a big impact on the feel and functionality of the pen. In fact, Chris says that the nib “has the most impact over writing performance.” He explains that the finish will determine how smooth it writes, noting that “gold nibs are softer and bouncier compared to steel nibs.” A fountain pen with a gold nib is often considered one of the smoothest writing fountain pens, but it should be noted that a stainless steel nib is very long-lasting when compared to the softer metal of gold, which can bend or wear more easily. The Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, our top overall choice, has a stainless steel nib that is widely known for being reliable in ink output and durability. Fountain Pen and Ballpoint Pens by Avocado and Spice Gift Set (2 pcs) Brass / Sandalwood Premium Writing Pens Stationary Sets The fountain pen is a stylish writing implement found on business desks or in personal journals. Unlike your standard ballpoint pen, it requires more finesse to use and refill, but it produces a polished look for signatures, formal correspondence, or sending elegant invitations. It’s also popular for use in journaling or art. So here are the examples I created on good paper (the Artway 50% recycled Flat White 250GSM Mixed Media sketchbook I use regularly) and shitty paper – some cheap copier paper. Rather than use different fountain pens which wouldn’t be fair as I don’t have five identical FP’s, or go through the faff of refilling and emptying one pen, I used my Zebra G Titanium nib in my excellent Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder, Model 40. Both are much recommended.
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Now given this long journey, I wish I could say ‘use THIS ink!’ and be done with it, at least for myself. But as always, it’s a matter of compromise.One of the issues with nano inks is the fact they are waterproof and permanent – so if a pen dries out (like my Noodler’s Ahab did – grr) it’s A Big Problem…so clogging is a risk, and then it might be hard to remove the ink as unlike dye ink, it won’t wash away. In my experience very few pens have ever dried out – vintage pens seem to cope just fine, as does Platinum Preppy’s and Monami Olikas although the latter can hard start (translation: it need several tries to make a mark).
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