What pens are we carrying today?

[John in Covina]

Used that Bell System Esterbrook yesterday, the nib is like riting on glass.

 

[DeaconKC]

Had a pair of Parker 45 Fighters loaded with Parker Blue Quink

 

[Doublegun]

I have a Sheaffer Lifetime Balance that I like to carry. Unfortunately, it's a "wet" writer. I am using Private Reserve, which is really wet, and I have also used Parker Quink, which is also wet but not as bad as Private Reserve. Can anyone recommend a rich blue ink that might be a little less wet? Note, the type of paper matters not. The nib just lays down a lot of ink.

Thanks,

JDG

 

[bburtner@moran]

Parker "51" blue diamond vacumatic.just bought it at a yard sale $8.00.Looks great and writes the same..Score one for me.

 

[John in Covina]

I have a Sheaffer Lifetime Balance that I like to carry. Unfortunately, it's a "wet" writer. I am using Private Reserve, which is really wet, and I have also used Parker Quink, which is also wet but not as bad as Private Reserve. Can anyone recommend a rich blue ink that might be a little less wet? Note, the type of paper matters not. The nib just lays down a lot of ink.

Thanks,

JDG

If you have a pen shop with a reair guy, your best bet is to have him adjust the nib to feed, this is what tends to regulate how wet or dry a nib is.

 

[Widebrim]

Parker "51" blue diamond vacumatic.just bought it at a yard sale $8.00.Looks great and writes the same..Score one for me.

Yeah, that is quite a score. Good one. :eusa_clap

 

[bburtner@moran]

Sometimes you luck out,you also take a chance the the pen is not working but for $8,it`s not a big deal.....

 

[bburtner@moran]

Pelikan,roller ball,not a bad pen BUT the refills stink!I use G2 gel refills in the pen.Cheap and they work better than the Pelikan brand.

 

[bulldog1935]

I like Japanese pocket pens. Been through a few, Pilot, Sailor, but my favorites are Platinum. I've discovered Platinum are the only pens strong enough to carry in your pants pockets without cracks developing in the barrel. I also like the fine Japanese nibs. The pen I'm carrying now, my favorite, has a 22k nib.

 

[jkingrph]

I had been interested in the Parker Duofold Centenial and matching ballpoint in pearl and black and just received them yesterday from Fountain Pen Hospital. They had them on a pretty good sale. I like the very light bright pen as compared to most of my dark pens.

 

[John in Covina]

I like Japanese pocket pens. Been through a few, Pilot, Sailor, but my favorites are Platinum. I've discovered Platinum are the only pens strong enough to carry in your pants pockets without cracks developing in the barrel. I also like the fine Japanese nibs. The pen I'm carrying now, my favorite, has a 22k nib.

I also like Platinum, I have their Music nib pen, it is awesome. i have a Saior and some Pilot fountain pens too. They are all really well made. For me I find i have moved away from fine nibs to medium and broad as my favorites. I ffelt that fine nibs seemed to make y writing scratchy / spidery and that the M & B nibs feel smoother to me.

 

[jkingrph]

I also like Platinum, I have their Music nib pen, it is awesome. i have a Saior and some Pilot fountain pens too. They are all really well made. For me I find i have moved away from fine nibs to medium and broad as my favorites. I ffelt that fine nibs seemed to make y writing scratchy / spidery and that the M & B nibs feel smoother to me.

I agree about the Platinum Music nib. Not Japanese, but German, the Pelikan with a Italic Broad is very nice.

 

[biox62]

Use a Cross Townsend and a lamy safari

 

[DeaconKC]

Bulldog, check out the Cross ATX, they are built like a crowbar for everyday use.

 

[Steven180]

Been using a recently acquired Clipper 295 and a new Bexley Summer Storm Corona - both absolutely stunning and exceptional writers.

M.

 

[Preacher Man]

Today I carried and used my Pelikan 800 Demonstrator, EF nib with Diamine Majestic Blue ink.

 

[John in Covina]

I was using a Silver J model the fatter longer one with the "jewels" on each end. It's got a 9668 nib and I'm using some PR Black with green mixed in.

 

[DeaconKC]

Had a Parker 45 with me today. Such a smooth writer.

 

[David Conwill]

I would be carrying this one in my wallet, but its 40-year-old ink cartridge has gone dry. Anyone know where I can get a refill for Dad's old GI Skilcraft? I know it's NSN Part/No: 7510-00-543-6792 but I haven't yet figured out where a civilian can purchase them!

Thanks!

 

[Edward]

Pilot Vanishing Point, the same as this one:

A Christmas present I have used most days since I got it. So convenient for the pocket!