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J. Herbin 1670 Ink (3-Pack)

JeanMarie

Sep 11, 2016

I'm new to the fountain pen world. What pen would you experts recommend for these new inks?

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j-e-g

306

Sep 11, 2016

JeanMarieJeanMarie - These inks should do well in most any pen that you have. J Herbin inks are excellent quality inks.... I have used them in a number of different pen, and with different nib sizes and had no problems/clogging. I have also used them with italic nibs in a Pilot Plumix and the Pilot 78G.. very pretty. I have been reluctant to put any in a vintage, lever fill pen because I wasn't sure how well it would cleanout of the sac. I haven't read any reviews that noted and problems in vintage pens, but don't know for sure. Others will have to speak to their experience(s). You can check Fountain Pen Network or search Google for reviews people have done on these inks... that should help give you useful information and tips :)

JeanMarie

Sep 11, 2016

j-e-gThank you! I have no fountain pens at this time, so you suggestions are appreciated.

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j-e-g

306

Sep 11, 2016

JeanMarieOhhhhh... well welcome.... do you have your eye on any pen(s) as of yet ??? I you want to e-mail... I can send you some resources... That should have read - "If you want to e-mail.. I can send you some resources" I guess it didn't make much sense. I think you'll find fountain pen people to be friendly and helpful :)

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JeanMarie

Sep 11, 2016

j-e-gYes. I'm looking at a couple of Pilot pens and a Lamy Vista. Have not purchased as yet. Email would be fine.

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j-e-g

306

Sep 11, 2016

JeanMarieThe Pilot Metropolitan and the Lamy are pens many recommend as starter pens... have you seen these reviews ?? Vista

Pilot Metro

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j-e-g

306

Sep 11, 2016

JeanMarieMassdrop often has a drop for the Pilot Metro - I believe it's usually a 2 pack, which would allow you to get 2 different nib sizes to see what size you prefer :)

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writerstephen

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Mar 8, 2017

JeanMarieYou really can't go wrong with a Pilot Metropolitan as a first pen. Smooth nib, metal body, comes with a squeeze converter for bottled ink ... just an overall excellent pen for a very reasonable price. And this ink should perform just fine in there. I would recommend writing with it at least once per day; any less than that and you might experience some clogging. If you do, just dip the nib in a cup of room-temperature water and wipe the nib/feed with a tissue. You should be good to go.

j-e-g

306

Mar 9, 2017

writerstephen@ JeanMarie - Writerstephen... I have a number of pens inked at a time... so I find this helpful for a hard starting pen/ink. I put a small bit of paper towel in the bottom of a pill bottle and just a small bit of water. Enough to soak the paper towel. I can keep the bottle in my ink trunk or a desk drawer. When I come across a dry nib, I just dab it gently in the paper towel and it usually does the trick ! Any ink or nib that is much more difficult to start than that needs a second look.... OR , I need to have fewer inked ;) Seriously, this takes care of any problem starts I have had. Every now and then I just rinse the bottle out and pop a clean piece of paper towel and fresh water in.

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