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Lion · 4 April 2010, 02:05 PM

If someone perhaps a friend needed a pen to use do you loan them one of your fountain pens???

Skullring · 4 April 2010, 02:55 PM

I had someone ask if they could use my pen the other night and I let them use my Pelikan. I did keep the cap to remind myself and them to return it. I was not too nervous with my modest Pelikan but with a more expensive pen I would have went and found them a bic.

shandy · 4 April 2010, 03:03 PM

If it is a fellow enthusiast who knows how to use and respect it yes I would.

I have a number of vintage pens now to know that loaning or letting someone write with your pen is not going to ruin the nib. I must admit (and I am willing to proven wrong on this!) that I think the whole, "you must not let someone use your fountain pen as it will ruin it for you" thing is hogwash!

Shangas · 4 April 2010, 03:32 PM

Only.

AND ONLY.

If they already know how to use a fountain pen, or are willing to take tuition.

Nasty experiences in the past have forced me down this route.

JimC · 4 April 2010, 03:36 PM

I've had the experience; hey, do you have a pen I can use? I wasn't so worried about the pen walking off, as with the nib being damaged by someone pressing for all it's worth to make it write.

(Of course, now I can give them my Sailor Trident and let them cut holes in the paper...)

I've done this twice, and was nervous each time when the person didn't have a clue about fountain pens. It was interesting to see them try to write with one too.

I now offer a TUL 0.5mm gel pen I keep handy, "just in case."

Lion · 5 April 2010, 12:18 AM

I'm learning that fountain pens are more durable then I was led to believe but for someone else to use I do carry a Pilot G-2 gel writer!!!

STEELINOX · 5 April 2010, 12:26 AM

I just say, no, if itsa stranger. But if its someone I know - I do, reluctantly (as accidents do happen) !

JBat · 5 April 2010, 01:52 AM

I would probably do what Ian does, loan it to a fellow enthusiast, and you guys are the only ones I know! Otherwise, no. To much risk of it being damaged.

daveathall · 5 April 2010, 04:23 AM

Ive not been asked to be quite honest, I have noticed the "holding the cap" trick before though, when I was at a car dealership the two salesmen I dealt with always held on to their MB caps.

TswaneNguni · 5 April 2010, 04:57 AM

Wont,not a FP,but welcome to a RB or BP.....while I watch like a hawk for the return>

Goodwatch · 5 April 2010, 05:27 AM

As I'm about the only one who still uses a fountain pen I'll hand them one of my other pens. Most people press too hard on a fountain pen because they're not used to it. And when signing delivery slips (with multiple carbon copies) a fountain pen is useless anyway. So, no.

By the way, what colour ink do you use in your pen? I use dark emerald green

4 April 2010, 02:05 PM	#1
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Loaning your Pens If someone perhaps a friend needed a pen to use do you loan them one of your fountain pens??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

4 April 2010, 02:55 PM	#2
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	I had someone ask if they could use my pen the other night and I let them use my Pelikan. I did keep the cap to remind myself and them to return it. I was not too nervous with my modest Pelikan but with a more expensive pen I would have went and found them a bic. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

4 April 2010, 03:36 PM	#5
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	I've had the experience; hey, do you have a pen I can use? I wasn't so worried about the pen walking off, as with the nib being damaged by someone pressing for all it's worth to make it write. (Of course, now I can give them my Sailor Trident and let them cut holes in the paper...) I've done this twice, and was nervous each time when the person didn't have a clue about fountain pens. It was interesting to see them try to write with one too. I now offer a TUL 0.5mm gel pen I keep handy, "just in case." __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

5 April 2010, 12:18 AM	#6
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'm learning that fountain pens are more durable then I was led to believe but for someone else to use I do carry a Pilot G-2 gel writer!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

5 April 2010, 12:26 AM	#7
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	I just say, no, if itsa stranger. But if its someone I know - I do, reluctantly (as accidents do happen) ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

4 April 2010, 03:03 PM	#3
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	If it is a fellow enthusiast who knows how to use and respect it yes I would. I have a number of vintage pens now to know that loaning or letting someone write with your pen is not going to ruin the nib. I must admit (and I am willing to proven wrong on this!) that I think the whole, "you must not let someone use your fountain pen as it will ruin it for you" thing is hogwash!

4 April 2010, 03:32 PM	#4
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	Only. AND ONLY. If they already know how to use a fountain pen, or are willing to take tuition. Nasty experiences in the past have forced me down this route.

5 April 2010, 01:52 AM	#8
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I would probably do what Ian does, loan it to a fellow enthusiast, and you guys are the only ones I know! Otherwise, no. To much risk of it being damaged.

5 April 2010, 04:23 AM	#9
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Ive not been asked to be quite honest, I have noticed the "holding the cap" trick before though, when I was at a car dealership the two salesmen I dealt with always held on to their MB caps. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

5 April 2010, 04:57 AM	#10
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Wont,not a FP,but welcome to a RB or BP.....while I watch like a hawk for the return>

5 April 2010, 05:27 AM	#11
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	As I'm about the only one who still uses a fountain pen I'll hand them one of my other pens. Most people press too hard on a fountain pen because they're not used to it. And when signing delivery slips (with multiple carbon copies) a fountain pen is useless anyway. So, no. By the way, what colour ink do you use in your pen? I use dark emerald green __________________ Member# 127

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