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jaguarish
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Aug 25, 2018
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I got a sample of Noodler's x-feather for this situation, but haven't tried it yet. Most of the time I use my own paper so it is rarely an issue for me.
Thw1990
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Jul 29, 2016
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The wetter the ink/pen the more feathering you're going to see on a cheap and absorbent paper.
I'd invest in levenger (a little absorbent but heavy) or rhodia (lighter but glossy to the touch and ink resistant) pads. You'll see much better shading variations in the Rhodia paper, but both are my daily go to papers.
Here's a writing sample of a very well-behaving ink with the driest of the pens I have at home on regular staples copy paper.
I'd invest in levenger (a little absorbent but heavy) or rhodia (lighter but glossy to the touch and ink resistant) pads. You'll see much better shading variations in the Rhodia paper, but both are my daily go to papers.
Here's a writing sample of a very well-behaving ink with the driest of the pens I have at home on regular staples copy paper.
dementia
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Jul 29, 2016
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I use my Visconti Rembrandt Fine but still searching for a quick drying ink. They say the cheap Pilot inks dry fast so I'll get one soon. Their blue has a nice purple sheen or so they say.
choiceweb0pen0
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Jul 27, 2016
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I use a LAMY CP1 with a very fine nib that does fairly well on most paper including Moleskin and other paper I wouldn't consider fountain pen friendly. It's been an everyday carry pen for me since I ordered it last year. I've been mostly use Sailor Jentle Blue Black ink with it, but have a bottle of Diamine anniversary blue black I plan on trying soon.
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Kuesa
Thoughts on Wooden Pens
Hi All,
I'd like to know your thoughts an opinions on pens made of wood. Things I'm interested in are shape/contour (and whether or not that is an important factor for you), price, weight, wood type (as well as color, grain structure/density).
Also, RIP this community. I'm sure there are better places to buy pens anyways :(
Oct 8, 2019
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blakstealth
So, uh....the Writing Community is back?
Under the COMMUNITIES menu, Writing is back under My Communities. But it's not showing up under the SHOP menu for me. And it only has one fountain pen for purchasing so far. Is this an error, or is it permanently back?
Aug 30, 2019
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MikeMD
World's Best Pencils
So I've been thinking of exploring the world of pencils and wanted to get some feedback from everyone. Do you have any pencils that are a "must try"?
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Here are a few that have caught my eye so far:
Ticonderogas
Palomino Golden Bears (already have the blackwings)
General's Semi-Hex
Nataraj Bold
Staedtler Noris Eco HB
Tombow Mono 100 HB
Also, I have become obssessed with this great YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJOStpzNewBJ0XfhRSsmfw
While we're at it, add any reccomendations for sharpeners and erasers you also enjoy! I look forward to reading your suggestions and sharing any acquisitions I may come across.
Oct 25, 2016
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RoyTL
I want to start using a fountain pen in school.
I'm in 10th grade and about last month I thought I'd learn cursive writing, I saw how quick I was getting into it and enjoying writing I thought I'd make it more enjoyable. I have about 200 shekels to spend aprox 50$
If anyone could recommend a good fountain pen/kit, I'd appreciate it.
I am probably getting a Parker pen soon since I can get it for free, but I want to know what I should look into.
Thanks.
Nov 16, 2018
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Xry_Newbie
Fountain Pen for School?
My fellow pen lovers, I am in search of a fountain pen for schools. Now, I am a high school student and like most (all) of you know, school is rough on your pens and often leads to the death of them. I am in search of a durable fountain pen that can survive the "stresses of high school." My criteria is: <$200, a fine writer ("Japanese" fine), durable, and a "better than average writing experience."
Jul 6, 2018
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marlabee
Sad.
I sure do miss the former MASSDROP. Writing, cooking, baking, sewing/quilts . . . I can see that a whole chunk of we MD lovers were cast aside. I enjoyed it and shopped it a lot.
Dec 10, 2019
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marlabee
Sad.
I sure do miss the former MASSDROP. Writing, cooking, baking, sewing/quilts . . . I can see that a whole chunk of we MD lovers were cast aside. I enjoyed it and shopped it a lot.
Dec 10, 2019
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Peggesis
What happened?
What happened to this site? There's only one pen on offer. Are you going out of business?
Oct 15, 2019
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Kuesa
Thoughts on Wooden Pens
Hi All,
I'd like to know your thoughts an opinions on pens made of wood. Things I'm interested in are shape/contour (and whether or not that is an important factor for you), price, weight, wood type (as well as color, grain structure/density).
Also, RIP this community. I'm sure there are better places to buy pens anyways :(
Oct 8, 2019
Speaking of which, I am looking for a great pen/ink combo for everyday writing on copy/laser paper. You know, the stuff everyone uses....
Currently, I use either a Pilot Metropolitan Fine with Noodlers Widow Maker or Bernake Blue, along with Diamine Syrah and Red Dragon, even Bungbox Ink of the Witch. Red and Blue inks are my goto, but I've been enjoying some blue-purples. Sometimes I will grab my Lamy Studio EF with Pilot Take-Sumi or Asa-gao. I have had hit-or-miss experiences with my Lamy Safari....
What do you all use for general notes, grading papers, etc when you are out and about? Which pens and nibs? Any inks that are just rocking on copy paper?
Lets see what out there. :D