Fountain Pens & Fine Writing

[MaytagMan]

I saw that there were some pen threads, but the latest was about 9 years ago, so I thought I'd start another.


Does anyone else enjoy and use fountain pens? A buddy and I started on the slippery slope a couple of years ago, and it sure can be slippery lol!


I enoy the craftsmanship, variety, and writing experience. I use them at work, and quickly became known as the "fancy pen guy" at meetings... when the paper comes around to sign, I flick the ballpoint away in disgust and sign with one of my pens hahahaha!


I'll post pics of a few of my pens. Show me what you have inked up!


Lamy Safari
https://i.ibb.co/MMnVmXB/Photo-Feb-03-6-35-04-PM.jpg (https://ibb.co/2gqtTbZ)

TWSBI Eco-T
https://i.ibb.co/80MwJPG/Photo-Jan-28-4-10-04-PM.jpg (https://ibb.co/jThYd3q)

[MaytagMan]

Benu Talisman Four Leaf Clover

https://i.ibb.co/NLV8WFP/Photo-Aug-20-12-56-02-PM.jpg (https://ibb.co/JzBfrc4)
https://i.ibb.co/rxzBq6D/Photo-Aug-20-12-55-35-PM.jpg (https://ibb.co/StMkHnF)
https://i.ibb.co/ZXvWs93/Photo-Aug-20-12-52-50-PM.jpg (https://ibb.co/YQJp9g6)
https://i.ibb.co/Dz7hPzR/Photo-Aug-20-12-54-49-PM.jpg (https://ibb.co/tQbgwQJ)

[MaytagMan]

Sailor Pro Gear Stellar Black Hole
https://i.ibb.co/ZLZnbQv/IMG-9227.jpg (https://ibb.co/VjK7kFb)
https://i.ibb.co/RCqXLR7/IMG-9217.jpg (https://ibb.co/VvsFXf3)
https://i.ibb.co/Cnb7hH0/IMG-9216.jpg (https://ibb.co/55r8BRc)
https://i.ibb.co/tXT9J1y/IMG-9215.jpg (https://ibb.co/sHdZVXL)
https://i.ibb.co/mSB85vf/IMG-9214.jpg (https://ibb.co/9GvtHwQ)

[MaytagMan]

Monteverde Super Mega Carbon Fiber
https://i.ibb.co/84n2VBD/IMG-1237.jpg (https://ibb.co/k6V0Fyg)
https://i.ibb.co/MR01SBR/IMG-1238.jpg (https://ibb.co/19WXQz9)
https://i.ibb.co/L6CyCWq/IMG-1236.jpg (https://ibb.co/J2zTz4b)

[MaytagMan]

TWSBI VAC700R
https://i.ibb.co/Sssfx4s/IMG-1528.jpg (https://ibb.co/1vvzntv)

Kaweco Sport Iridescent Pearl (AA Battery is just there for scale - not part of the pen LOL)
https://i.ibb.co/drPLmkr/IMG-1527.jpg (https://ibb.co/xD1fFzD)

Jonathan Brooks Custom Resin Pen
https://i.ibb.co/RPXXy4g/IMG-1526.jpg (https://ibb.co/TRQQLqw)

[MaytagMan]

S.T. DuPont Line D Sunburst
https://i.ibb.co/JKnDKLp/IMG-1524.jpg (https://ibb.co/g3yk31W)

Montblanc Starwalker Doue
https://i.ibb.co/88jgx3p/IMG-1525.jpg (https://ibb.co/Ky9xsZk)

[T.G]

Darren, aka SubVet642 in big into fountain pens. He even repaired a few of mine that had been sitting neglected in a drawer for decades.

Don't know where he drifted off to, solid brother.

[MaytagMan]

Yeah I saw some of his old posts - too bad he is not around anymore so we can geek out lol.

[longknocker]

Bill: Fountain Pens Are Too Much Trouble To Maintain For Me. I Do Have Some High End Ballpoints That I Collect.:D:tu

[longknocker]

https://i.imgur.com/w6vVceUl.jpg
Shirogorov Custom Knives Pen

[longknocker]

https://i.imgur.com/clx0b38l.jpg
Microtech Knives Kyroh Pen

Can You Tell I Like To Collect Knives, Also?:D

[RevSmoke]

I have a couple TWSBI Ecos, one of their SWIPE pens, and I like them. I have a Pelikan 300 that is about 40 years old, but an expensive pen is wasted on me.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[MaytagMan]

https://i.imgur.com/clx0b38l.jpg
Microtech Knives Kyroh Pen

Can You Tell I Like To Collect Knives, Also?:D



That looks cool! Tactile Turn makes some bolt-action pens that I have seen too.


I'll have to look for a knife thread when it comes time for me to do some shopping in the somewhat near future for an EDC pocketknife...

[MaytagMan]

I have a couple TWSBI Ecos, one of their SWIPE pens, and I like them. I have a Pelikan 300 that is about 40 years old, but an expensive pen is wasted on me.

Peace of the Lord be with you.




Nice! I have an Eco and a Swipe in my pen tray at work. I bought the Eco with a broad nib and had it custom ground to an architect nib. I love it as it works really well since I typically write in block caps at work so people can read my writing lolol! My Swipe has a stub nib and is kind of like my ink tester - you never know what color I am going to be writing a student call slip with lolol!!!

[jonumberone]

This seems like something Keith would be all over...
Maybe he'll swing by once he's done blow drying his hair and moisturizing? :fp

[MaytagMan]

A quick update here... assuming I have kicked my bug, I'm going to the San Francisco International Pen Show on Saturday... what can possibly go wrong?

[Chainsaw13]

A quick update here... assuming I have kicked my bug, I'm going to the San Francisco International Pen Show on Saturday... what can possibly go wrong?

:r:r:r

[WhiteMamba]

I used to have a Lamy 2000 that I loved that disappeared about a year ago. still bothers me.

[mosesbotbol]

I used to have a Lamy 2000 that I loved that disappeared about a year ago. still bothers me.

My previous Aston Martin had a Lamy pen built into the car.

https://www.outmotoring.com/images/magictoolbox_cache/e8d7375365b05e64a6e04a1a156cfb7a/1/3/132727/thumb500x500/2709650461/ASM_700623_M.jpg

[MaytagMan]

My previous Aston Martin had a Lamy pen built into the car.

https://www.outmotoring.com/images/magictoolbox_cache/e8d7375365b05e64a6e04a1a156cfb7a/1/3/132727/thumb500x500/2709650461/ASM_700623_M.jpg




Very cool!

[MaytagMan]

I went to the San Francisco International Pen Show with Diamond Lion on Saturday. I was a good day, and I may or may not have picked up a bauble or two. Here's the haul ---

https://i.ibb.co/z2xDzm3/IMG-2369.jpg (https://ibb.co/c83VjyW)

A bag from Rickshaw Bagworks
https://i.ibb.co/1R1NTkM/IMG-2370.jpg (https://ibb.co/2cxrdTS)

Retro 51 Seigaiha - an exclusive for Rickshaw
https://i.ibb.co/XpTLLkZ/IMG-2371.jpg (https://ibb.co/nfSmm8s)

Gravitas Pens Universe
https://i.ibb.co/Fh55zPf/IMG-2372.jpg (https://ibb.co/9pbbWMf)

Schon Design Full Size Ultem
https://i.ibb.co/0q6Q1qt/IMG-2375.jpg (https://ibb.co/xhB3whH)

Carolina Pen Company / Jonathan Brooks custom resin
https://i.ibb.co/4Nc2TPT/IMG-2376.jpg (https://ibb.co/x5yYjJj)

Desiderata Pen Co. BAMF
https://i.ibb.co/0G6mn2V/IMG-2377.jpg (https://ibb.co/9r1cpg3)

Which pen is mine? It is the one that says "Bad A$$ Motherfu**er on it"
https://i.ibb.co/SNppsRP/IMG-2378.jpg (https://ibb.co/tB55m84)

[WhiteMamba]

My previous Aston Martin had a Lamy pen built into the car.

https://www.outmotoring.com/images/magictoolbox_cache/e8d7375365b05e64a6e04a1a156cfb7a/1/3/132727/thumb500x500/2709650461/ASM_700623_M.jpg

man a pen that comes with a car! nice!

[RevSmoke]

My previous Aston Martin had a Lamy pen built into the car.

https://www.outmotoring.com/images/magictoolbox_cache/e8d7375365b05e64a6e04a1a156cfb7a/1/3/132727/thumb500x500/2709650461/ASM_700623_M.jpg

You had an Aston Martin?

[mosesbotbol]

You had an Aston Martin?

Had and currently have. The pen was from my '11 V8 Vantage and currently own (last 5-6 years) a '12 Rapide.

I believe the DB9 also had a slot for the pen.

Here's a picture of the Vantage
https://i.postimg.cc/tCWp9MRR/winter-near-christmas-1.jpg

With pen missing at the time:
https://i.postimg.cc/hGVQcQL6/20170803-085723.jpg

[MaytagMan]

Oh, wow - sweet!

[MaytagMan]

Picked up a new TWSBI Diamond 580ALR (Broad) for a work project...


https://i.ibb.co/mynjGg2/IMG-3557.jpg (https://ibb.co/B6hptFQ)
https://i.ibb.co/fYsmhrp/IMG-3558.jpg (https://ibb.co/hRSpP2W)



I'm going to start our department sending out handwritten postcards to students at home with positive messages, etc. Of course mine will be done with a fountain pen and bizarre ink colors. Next I need to finalize he design of the custom postcards and find local donors for ink and postcard stamps.

[MaytagMan]

There is a custom penmaker down in SoCal, Atalier Lusso, that I have been a big fan of for some time. His design, fit and finish, etc. are all above and beyond.

My favorite color is green, and I have had my eye on a particlar model from him with green abalone and dark green resin. The pens are made by hand one at a time, so they only become availabe sporadically.

Well, he shared that he was finisheing the model I have been wanting on IG, so I did a thing.

There is a pic that I took and I will include a couple from his IG as well that show how the light catches the abalone much better.

Atalier Lusso
Carina Ragazzone
Deep Green Abalone / Midnight Green Resin
Bronze trim
Medium nib


https://i.ibb.co/yq0M5Sg/IMG-0060.jpg (https://ibb.co/VTVhDmM)
https://i.ibb.co/Y8LFD2d/IMG-0062.jpg (https://ibb.co/RPDkh26)
https://i.ibb.co/fQp6vkT/IMG-0063.jpg (https://ibb.co/stwxHKX)
https://i.ibb.co/ggrVYTK/IMG-0064.jpg (https://ibb.co/ThwLy83)

[trogdor]

There is a custom penmaker down in SoCal, Atalier Lusso, that I have been a big fan of for some time. His design, fit and finish, etc. are all above and beyond.

My favorite color is green, and I have had my eye on a particlar model from him with green abalone and dark green resin. The pens are made by hand one at a time, so they only become availabe sporadically.

Well, he shared that he was finisheing the model I have been wanting on IG, so I did a thing.

There is a pic that I took and I will include a couple from his IG as well that show how the light catches the abalone much better.

Atalier Lusso
Carina Ragazzone
Deep Green Abalone / Midnight Green Resin
Bronze trim
Medium nib


https://i.ibb.co/yq0M5Sg/IMG-0060.jpg (https://ibb.co/VTVhDmM)
https://i.ibb.co/Y8LFD2d/IMG-0062.jpg (https://ibb.co/RPDkh26)
https://i.ibb.co/fQp6vkT/IMG-0063.jpg (https://ibb.co/stwxHKX)
https://i.ibb.co/ggrVYTK/IMG-0064.jpg (https://ibb.co/ThwLy83)

Looks nice! How does the nib write?

[MaytagMan]

Looks nice! How does the nib write?


Funny thing... haven't even inked it up yet! I have a few pens to get cleaned and such and then will put this one into the rotation. I do have a few at work and also carry 2-3 with me in my work bag as well... -(P

[trogdor]

Funny thing... haven't even inked it up yet! I have a few pens to get cleaned and such and then will put this one into the rotation. I do have a few at work and also carry 2-3 with me in my work bag as well... -(P

Do they use standard Bock or Jowo nibs?

[MaytagMan]

Do they use standard Bock or Jowo nibs?


He uses Jowo #6.

[MaytagMan]

Just came in... a special edition collab between Radius and Figboot on Pens, a fountain pen content creator on youtube.

https://i.ibb.co/8YbJv6G/IMG-0138.jpg (https://ibb.co/6X829gG)
https://i.ibb.co/x6FKTDy/IMG-0138a.jpg (https://ibb.co/TtWD3kZ)
https://i.ibb.co/S7TM9tF/IMG-0139.jpg (https://ibb.co/1JVPwrF)

[trogdor]

Just came in... a special edition collab between Radius and Figboot on Pens, a fountain pen content creator on youtube.



Nice material - from the pictures it almost looks like it's glowing.