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The Pilot Fountain Pen Starter Set is an easy way to start your fountain pen collection with three basic, accessible pen models: the Varsity, Metropolitan, and Plumix. With disposable and refillable options as well as a variety of nib sizes and ink colors, the Pilot Fountain Pen Starter Set is the perfect bundle for any new user who has wanted to try fountain pens, or experienced users looking to add more quality writing instruments to their arsenal Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downDeathWatch
380
Apr 17, 2015
Good drop,useful things at a really good discount.Shipping is a bit high though,but even with the shipping it is a good price.
A good start if you want to get into fountain pen,especially with the included paper.A lot of guys started using fountain pen but use really crappy paper and they just quit because of the feathering and stuff .The Rhodia should do the pen justice.
And the included pens are good for a start since you can used the disposal ones as a transition to the converter ones.Also can be gifted to give others a taste.And enough pens guarantee you won't lose them all and can try different inks at the same time to feel the difference.
Really well thought out drop at a good price.
A good start if you want to get into fountain pen,especially with the included paper.A lot of guys started using fountain pen but use really crappy paper and they just quit because of the feathering and stuff .The Rhodia should do the pen justice.
And the included pens are good for a start since you can used the disposal ones as a transition to the converter ones.Also can be gifted to give others a taste.And enough pens guarantee you won't lose them all and can try different inks at the same time to feel the difference.
Really well thought out drop at a good price.
Orthogonal
232
Apr 17, 2015
DeathWatchMassdrop, give this guy a job on your sales/marketing team! In other news this is a 100 percent truthful post. +1
Kardzhilov
2
May 30, 2015
Wondering if anyone knows where they sell IC-100/IC-50 cartridges cheaply and ship internationally? (to Norway for example)
Also i am new to fountain pens, are the cheap inks on E-Bay likely to ruin my pens, and if they are terrible to write with?
Example of what i am talking about: http://www.ebay.com/itm/234-HERO-Black-Calligraphy-Writing-Fountain-Pen-Brush-Wash-Ink-Glass-Bottle-56ML-/141351140087?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item20e92f3af7
KAPS1M0
378
Jun 17, 2015
Yes, I recommend buying a CON-50, because it allows you to see how much ink you have left.
But it holds LESS ink than the included converter. It really holds a minuscule amount of ink.
ps: You can always refill the cartridges with a syringe. They hold more ink than the converters.
But it holds LESS ink than the included converter. It really holds a minuscule amount of ink.
ps: You can always refill the cartridges with a syringe. They hold more ink than the converters.
WiteCastle
2
Apr 25, 2015
Woo! Fountain pen noob here so I'm excited to see how these write. I recently started getting better paper to write on, first with a Leuchtturm 1917 and then a Rhodia Meeting book so I think a better pen will just make things that much better.
Lt.Dan
57
Apr 26, 2015
you convinced me, I was In the previous pilot fountain pen 2X but Its was still not shipped so i cancel it, this one seem the perfect starter kit with quality pepper, various pen etc... thanks
KAPS1M0
378
Apr 27, 2015
Lt.DanHaha, I didn't mean to make you spend your money. :)
But it's worth it.
If you're like me, I'm pretty sure you'll join the next metropolitan 2-pack drop after trying these pens out. And you'll start searching for more quality paper, notebooks and ink.
If you're like me, I'm pretty sure you'll join the next metropolitan 2-pack drop after trying these pens out. And you'll start searching for more quality paper, notebooks and ink.
Technoronin
5
Aug 15, 2015
My order arrived yesterday. I haven't used a fountain pen in decades. Started playing with the disposable Pilots. They seem nice, but the tip is a bit broad for my taste. Usable, but I usually use the Pilot .5mm pens. For future reference, what should I look for in a fountain pen to get that kind of thin line?
Second question: do you have pointers to lessons on beautiful penmanship for these pens?
Second question: do you have pointers to lessons on beautiful penmanship for these pens?
KAPS1M0
378
Sep 22, 2015
Just for reference, The Well-Appointed Desk [1st link] has some printing guides (and a lot of references and useful stuff like the refill guide, so bookmark it).
Then there are the guide sheets provided by IAMPETH [2nd link]; they are calligraphy-oriented though.
And then there are a lot of printable templates, either ready-to-download [3rd & 5th] or customizable [4th & 5th].
http://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2014/05/turn-a-blank-notebook-into-a-lined-notebook/
http://www.iampeth.com/collection/guide-sheets
http://www.printablepaper.net/category/dot
http://www.worksheetworks.com/miscellanea/graph-paper/dot-grid.html
http://paperkit.net/dottedpaper
http://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2014/05/turn-a-blank-notebook-into-a-lined-notebook/
http://www.iampeth.com/collection/guide-sheets
http://www.printablepaper.net/category/dot
http://www.worksheetworks.com/miscellanea/graph-paper/dot-grid.html
http://paperkit.net/dottedpaper
Jacqueline_ZR
7
May 9, 2015
AelethOnce you start writing with a fountain pen, you'll never go back! It becomes a delicious obsession.
elimelendez
2201
May 13, 2015
An update for the group, we spoke to the vendor today and they informed us that the shipping container with a large portion of the 3-hole, dot grid, black notepad got delayed in transit and is expected to come in next week. If all goes according to schedule the individual orders will ship out by the end of next week from our warehouse.
We will remain in contact with the vendor and make sure to keep you all informed on the progress of the order.
Thanks for your patience and expect an update from us on 5/22 or sooner if something comes up.
We will remain in contact with the vendor and make sure to keep you all informed on the progress of the order.
Thanks for your patience and expect an update from us on 5/22 or sooner if something comes up.
JonasHeineman
5987
May 30, 2015
Hey @BKbinky -- The best way to get support for any order after the drop ends is to submit a Specific Order Inquiry: https://www.massdrop.com/support
faxy
62
Apr 17, 2015
This is a fine drop for anybody looking to get started with fountain pens. I would highly recommend the Metropolitan especially - fantastic pen that really ought to be more expensive. Using a dot grid pad such as the Rhodia ones will also be helpful in honing your writing skills and getting consistent lettering (if that's what you're looking for).
A fine long (and old!) video on Youtube for aspiring calligraphers can be found here:
For further support and information in learning calligraphy, I also recommend IAMPETH, which has scans of old workbooks that have writing drills and examples. http://www.iampeth.com/
Lastly, I like to give a shoutout to all of the enthusiasts and professionals on Youtube that have product reviews. Brian Goulet (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdFDFTd6P1a__tAr8CrpCQ), pelahale (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFE01B15DCA7CA8F5), sbrebrown (https://www.youtube.com/user/sbrebrown), etc.
A fine long (and old!) video on Youtube for aspiring calligraphers can be found here:
For further support and information in learning calligraphy, I also recommend IAMPETH, which has scans of old workbooks that have writing drills and examples. http://www.iampeth.com/
Lastly, I like to give a shoutout to all of the enthusiasts and professionals on Youtube that have product reviews. Brian Goulet (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdFDFTd6P1a__tAr8CrpCQ), pelahale (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFE01B15DCA7CA8F5), sbrebrown (https://www.youtube.com/user/sbrebrown), etc.
Rezius
0
Apr 19, 2015
I'm a newbie in fountain pen, i just got this set but don't know which ink I should get. Are there any recomendation in ink bottle for everyday note taking on normal notebook?
KAPS1M0
378
Apr 19, 2015
ReziusDoes "normal notebook" mean cheaper paper than rhodia? Then I suggest buying ink that doesn't feather much and is generally well behaved, like Noodler's X-feather (which is black and specifically formulated to not feather) or Noodler's Black.
Pilot/Namiki Blue is another good option. Although it is not advertised as such, it is pretty water resistant and permanent, like Noodler's.
Waterman's Serenity Blue is a great ink, too. It looks nice and it performs really well in these pens and almost every other pen (the first blue I bought). But it is wetter than the aforementioned Noodler's inks, so it feathers more on cheap paper.
You know what? There are so many inks that I can't recommend only one or two. Diamine alone has over a hundred ink colours. Buy some quality paper (clairefontaine, rhodia) and then get whatever ink strikes your fancy, without having to worry about feathering or bleedthrough. Visit a pen store online (gouletpens has a great collection of inks with some great tools to view and compare) and check out the vast number of inks. Happy pen addiction!
Waterman's Serenity Blue is a great ink, too. It looks nice and it performs really well in these pens and almost every other pen (the first blue I bought). But it is wetter than the aforementioned Noodler's inks, so it feathers more on cheap paper.
You know what? There are so many inks that I can't recommend only one or two. Diamine alone has over a hundred ink colours. Buy some quality paper (clairefontaine, rhodia) and then get whatever ink strikes your fancy, without having to worry about feathering or bleedthrough. Visit a pen store online (gouletpens has a great collection of inks with some great tools to view and compare) and check out the vast number of inks. Happy pen addiction!
Amon-Rukh
30
Dec 30, 2017
Too bad this drop restricts the metropolitan to the animal collection. I would definitely be more interested in either the standard black/silver/gold or the retro pop pens.
sallen
200
Jan 1, 2018
Amon-RukhI agree with Amon-Rukh that I would rather have the Metropolitan in something other than the animal collection. If the Metropolitan was offered with more choices (other than the animal collection) I would jump on this drop. Perhaps the animal collection did not sell well and they are dumping them?
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