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I agree

stephanie72978 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:29:01 -0400

I would definatly have to say I love the Hi-Tec C coleto. It is great! I started with the 0.3 and it seemed a bit scratchy on the paper but super fine. So I went with the 0.5 and I think it may be a tad bit too thick so I am going to try the 0.4. Now I sound like the goldilocks story!

Not going to happen

ygor — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 02:47:46 -0400

Fountain pen ink is dye based. Any pigment would clog it up. Gesso is a specialized kind of pigment. I do calligraphy as a serious hobby and I have worked with gold leaf AND made my own gesso. Consider: If there was no pigment (solid stuff) in the gesso, how could it raise up ?

I would stick to a dip pen for that.

Just my opinion
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Interesting question

Rocket Jones — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:41:09 -0400

I'd suggest that you also post this question over on the Fountain Pen Network.

I can't help you, but I'm interested in seeing the answers you get.

Calligraphy pens

Stan — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:28:06 -0400

I am looking for a fountain pen that could be filled with a little heavier liquid than most inks. I am doing raised calligraphy for gold leafing and the the ink has a very light gesso base. I would like to use a 2.3 mm nib. Any ideas?

Parker 51-awesome

sporter — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 17:52:08 -0500

Just got a Parker 51 for graduation from my wonderful husband! It writes like a dream. Save up and get a reputable dealer to redurbish one for you.

sporter
"To fly, we must have resistance."

There can be only one

virtas — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 17:10:27 -0500

Waterman's Phileas

Virtas from Finland (Europe)

Emphatically Agree!!!

Empress_Ariel_Bara — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:28:16 -0500

I am a bit of a pen junkie...
But i am so fickle that I try to stick with what i know works well for me...
I recently gave in to a whim and purchased several new pens...
Gotta say that i am hooked...
I just love the Uniball Signo Micro 207...
As you stated it is ultra smooth...
And consistently delivers...
No smearing, retains it's tip...
I write very small
And nothing is more discouraging than to think you have found THE pen...
Only to have it suddenly widen unexpectedly...
Talk about your major annoyances...
I used to swear by the Pilot G-2 0.5...
But i now have a new love...
The Signo is great for writing and drawing...
I never leave home without it...
As with any pen of this type,
I never let anyone use it...
I'd sooner just give it to them...
As it is never the same afterwards...
*gigglez*

"The early bird may get the worm, but the late rising worm lives."

Snorkel Models

wbb — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:30:47 -0400

Not as simple as with the "51"s. Yes the "51" Aero is almost always a fine performer, the Vac requires sac rebuilding more often. First Snorkel I bought was a "Statesman", not an expensive model, cap the same material/color as the barrel, with what they call the Triumph nib. Snorkels can come with a normal nib. Look at the following site and you'll see just a different material nib or a metal cap changed the model name. The Palladium Silver is just as smooth as the 14K and a bit cheaper to buy. Don't be afraid to buy the Palladium Silver nib.

http://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/Sheaffer/SheafferSnorkel.h...

I've gotten nice pens, good priced going to a repairer and asking if they had any everyday writers in a certain type.

Sheaffer Snorkel

Rollafool — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:57:45 -0400

I've seen a lot of people mention the Snorkels in the same breath as the Parker "51," so I want to try one but know nothing about them.

Is there a particular model or version that's recommended for someone who's just starting with a Snorkel? Like, some people say start with an Aero P51 instead of a Vac.

Thanks!
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My Parker "51"

Rollafool — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:50:12 -0400

Yep, I'd have to go with the Parker "51" too. It's so comfortable, it's like an extension of my hand. Also it's very understated. Mine's a gray 1943 vac-fill with Conway Stewart Brown in the tank.

When people ask to borrow a pen or pencil, I hand them a Zebra 301.

Cheers,
rf

Parker "51" Wins

wbb — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:45:43 -0400

As an owner of over 100 fountain pens it's hard to pick one or even one brand. But a Parker "51" is a true workhorse and all I've found are smooth writers right off the bat. My Most! favorite is a 1946 Grey Vac with a smooth, fine nib (61 years old and writing with it takes my breath away), next is my '48 Black Vac (a mere 59 years old) I bought from a dear friend, she used it all through Grad School and work. "Wrote many, many pages of notes and papers with that pen" It is a flawless writer and just a hair wider nib than the other. The "51" Aeros are equally wonderful. Then my Sheaffer Snorkels... Smooth writers, love the filling system, the only drawback for me is the screw cap. It's a bit of a chore when you write a bit, stop, restart. For a cheap worker, I don't worry about taking anywhere, I love the inexpensive Chinese and Japanese pens. The Hero 616 at $10 USD, hard to beat.

Caran D'Ache Leman FP

alastair — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:40:19 -0400

Only one pen is a hard choice (I have the Leman ballpoint which I love) but it would have to be the black and silver Leman FP with a medium nib; I tried one the other day and it was wonderful, just trying to see how long I can hold out on buying one :-) Any suggestions on where I can buy one that won't cost me an arm and both legs will be gratefully received.

Caran d'Ache mini Ecridor XS

wondertwinzz — Mon, 8 Oct 2007 02:07:23 -0400

This is the pen of my dreams - bought it, loved it, but lost it! It's small (about 3 1/2") and I carried it everywhere. Which was my problem, since I apparently left it somewhere and haven't seen it in a while. If you like small pens, this is THE small pen. No clunky rubber, smooth click action, comfy hexagonal design, writes beautifully.

Apparently, CdA was working on an econo "office" release of this design (~$20) but it's been put on indefinite hold. :( Until then, I've been fighting the temptation to buy another.

Linkage

Now that I've stopped

kadymae — Sun, 7 Oct 2007 23:07:36 -0400

Now that I've stopped shaking in horror at the idea of only one pen ...

Right now I'm going to have to go with my Pelikan Pelikano jr. Smooth as silk and a godsend to my carpal tunnel hands.

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That is a very tough choice.

Anonymous — Sun, 7 Oct 2007 15:44:29 -0400

That is a very tough choice. But I think I have to go with my cheapest fountain pen - a Herlitz Tornado -indeed a 4 Euro German FP, that I picked up this summer and never put it down since then. The only problem is, that I know that the life expectancy of the Tornados is only about 4 years, but I still love them.

ANNE

Hey Everybody! If you could only have just 1 pen....

Clara — Mon, 21 May 2007 06:10:01 -0400

...to keep, which one would it be?

...to flip with, which would it be?

Mine would be the Stabilo Liner 808 :
http://www.stabilo.com.mt/products.asp?c=5
The ink is continuous, not cloggy and because it's lightweight, makes flipping comfortable for me.

Clara (aka Miss Tips)

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