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15 February 2024, 08:38 AM
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Newb question- which pen would you get to sign books?
I don't know anything about high quality pens, and I made a fool of myself with the expensive calligraphy pen I bought at Office Depot. So, I want a good pen that leaves a nice signature without requiring me to change my stroke. I'm looking in the $30 USD range, but willing to go up to $100 if necessary. What would you suggest?
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15 February 2024, 08:42 AM
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LH or RH?
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16 February 2024, 09:26 AM
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I'm surprised one of the regular visitors to this forum hasn't replied yet.
My suggestion would be the TWSBI ECO. |
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16 February 2024, 12:22 PM
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Probably a Lamy of some sort. You can get some pretty wide calligraphy nibs cheap. Steel with no flex. All you have to do is generally write like usual
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16 February 2024, 05:14 PM
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Right handed.
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16 February 2024, 05:14 PM
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16 February 2024, 06:25 PM
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16 February 2024, 11:30 PM
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The paper used in most books SUCKS. Bleed through is going to be an issue unless your signing the inside flap of a hard cover volume. If you are going to use a fountain pen then a fine nib with a fast drying ink would be my suggestion. And for that the best possibility is to try lots of pen and ink combinations on as close to matching surface as possible.
But even though I prefer fountain pens over other choices, for your application it may not be the best selection. AbE: Warning. If you bought ink with the calligraphy set it probably should never be used in a fountain pen. Lots of calligraphy ink contains shellac to add in drying and permanency and if it fries in a fountain pen it pretty much ruins the pen. Last edited by jar; 16 February 2024 at 11:59 PM.. Reason: see AbE: |
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17 February 2024, 11:46 AM
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For add read aid ^^^^^
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19 February 2024, 08:41 AM
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I would suggest a Lamy Safari With a medium nib.
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