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I agree, fountain pens are probably not best suited for everyday use. Mont Blanc make a nice ballpoint and rollerball, but personally I think they are over priced for a plastic pen. Give Waterman a look, they are nice. I like rollerballs but they seem to use ink at a pretty fast rate compared to ballpoints.
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I had the Le Grand Rollerball in that color, but gave it to my brother.
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Lucky fella, I wish some one given me an Mb
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I'll PM you one!
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I have a large capacity inbox now (400 to be exact)
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While you can't go wrong with a MB ballpoint or roller ball, I would suggest a fountain pen at some point in the near future. I personally own several MB ball pens and used to use them in my younger days, but I must say that there is absolutely nothing like the glide of a fine fountain pen nib across paper. Once I experienced the effortlessness of writing, the beauty of the ink and it's shading, and the other many qualities of a nice FP there was no going back. I use my FP's exclusively now and I cannot remember when the last time was that I carried a ball pen to work. One of the enjoyable things to me is to be in a meeting and take out my FP to take notes. I am sure a lot of the folks think I am rather strange, but for the most part people seem to enjoy seeing something out of the ordinary. I have actually had people say that they didn't know fountain pens were still being produced. And the beauty of a fine FP cannot be denied. The engraved 14K or 18K gold nib, the "furniture" of the pen itself, all of that exudes quality and says something about the man or woman using it. Regardless of what you decide there is just something about a fine pen that you will enjoy. It is much the same satisfaction that we get from wearing an exquisite Rolex timepiece and will compliment your Rolex in a very nice way. Good luck!
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Looks like we have the sub forum now!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome Steve Richard, I have decided to take the day off from work and instead go to Fountain Pen Hospital first thing tomorrow. Thanks to several members here, I have excluded ballpoint/roller ball from my short list (at least for the time being). I will go with FP!!! Something in the entry level like a Lamy 2000 or Sailor 1911. Whatever I end up purchasing, I will test drive as many pens in my budget as I can. I will report tomorrow with my purchase.
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The Lamy Safari is one of the best writing FP's that I own. I kid you not! While you are there make sure you try the 1.1 italic nib for it. And notices the line variations when you test it out. This nib can take a chicken scratcher and make him look like he just graduated a penmanship class with at least a B+! Amazing nibs and pens! They also make a metal / aluminum model of the Safari called the All-Star. They have that really cool 1950's aluminum finish on them that is sort of translucent. Nice!
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PLUS, the great thing about these Lamy's is that you can pick up several nibs and change them out yourself in about 20 seconds. One pen, many nibs! The cost about 10 bucks each. Here is what they look like with a writing sample. The Lamy is the one on top. The Al-Star
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Thanks for the writing samples. You said the top one is the Lamy, which FP is on the bottom? I like that style a tad bit more
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I have the 1.5 italic nib fitted and it is an amazing writer. And you guys in the states get it even cheaper than we do! This one is an excellent choice as well! I guess I got fixated on the under $200 thing and thought up to that! Great thing with the safari is that if you want the wonderful italic for some of your writing then decide you want something more conservative for business you can flip the nib in seconds...Of course at this price you could get a couple of pens and save that job! |
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Love Urushi's distinct gloss. Absolutely stunning.
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I will write up a brief review of the pen shortly. Thanks for all your help! G
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There is something about writing with an 80+ yo pen.
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Agreed, my chicken scratch can't compare
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OK, that is a sweet Parker and the nib on that guy has to be rather rare.
Congratulation on a lovely Duofold!
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It is a Duofold special which has the length of a senior but the girth of a junior. The nib is the nib it came with all those years ago, a flex stub. It has become my favorite fountain pen and I write between 9 and 15 pages a day with it. It is the main reason for me sending my Nakaya back to John Mottishaw for a nib replacement. I have had John fit a double broad nibe with stub grind and extra flex, should be here by the end of the week and hopefull with the Montegrappa historia Limited edition I snagged off him at the same time How are you enjoying the Omas, that has to be one of the most beautiful modern pens out there. I know one will be mine very soon, I love Omas and have had the pleasure of using the same one as yours with a broad nib, it has left memories with me! Thank you as well folks for your comments on my handwriting, trust me it is the nib! I strive every day to improve but one look at Richards hand writing makes me realise I have a way to go. Thank you as well Steve for creating this sub forum. I predict it is going to be a very busy one! |
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The Omas is excellent, but I am not using it at the time. It was more of a collector piece for my collection and was actually my first Omas. I am going to pick up the same pen in the Milord very soon. That one I will use in my rotation. That Duo is a real keeper. I am going to see if I can find one somewhere, but it will most definitely take some time. Can't wait to see examples of the one your are getting back from Mottishaw. Please don't forget to post some samples of its abilities.
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