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versusqc · Jul 13, 2008

Wow, those pen are awesome!
Though I'm left handed, and I'm afraid that I would always have ink on my left hand(since it is going over freshly written letter when I write.)
Any of you is left handed, and use a fountain pen? Any advice?

jkw · Jul 13, 2008

Is that a pilot capless? After trying one in Paris I've been meaning to get one. Completely forgot, but I have a feeling it was a bit expensive...

chobochobo · Jul 13, 2008

The Pilot Capless aka Namiki vanishing point is a reasonably priced pen. It is convenient to use and it is easy to change the nib unit according to your writing styles, what always put me off was the really poor CC system.

Thracozaag · Jul 13, 2008

I slightly prefer the "Decimo" model of the Namiki Vanishing Point line (It's slightly slimmer and easier for me to write with), but the regular model has a good heft to it--writes very well too, although I must concur with the CC system not being so great.

speedster.8 · Jul 13, 2008

So no thougths about the Waterman Exeption?

I think the Edson might be a vialbe alternative to ...

Thracozaag · Jul 13, 2008

^^ what a gorgeous design! How does it write?

singlechange · Jul 13, 2008

Ever since I purchased a basic Pelikan in 1977, I've preferred a fountain pen over any other writing implement. Three years ago I discovered vintage pens, fine ink and paper.

speedster.8 · Jul 13, 2008

Originally Posted by Thracozaag

^^ what a gorgeous design! How does it write?
Not sure yet, have to find a place that has one in stock ...

GuidoWongolini · Jul 13, 2008

Originally Posted by chobochobo

Tell me MORE! it would match my red Delta
Pen - Alfa Romeo rosso. Resin. Roller-ball (Delta LE Alfa Romeo Trofeo Collection)

LabelKing · Jul 13, 2008

Phat Guido,

I believe that is a Nakaya in red urushi lacquer.

versusqc · Jul 13, 2008

wow, I love the LAMY 2000 Fountain Pen,
I think it would be an awesome pen to get and realy start witting with it.
Do you think the M nib would get too much ink on the paper so that my hand passing over the fresly written letter(I'm left-handed) would make the ink somehow leak?
Someone have one to sell, or know a place to get them at a good price?
thanks,

-O

Garfieldthecat · Jul 13, 2008

Originally Posted by versusqc

Wow, those pen are awesome!
Though I'm left handed, and I'm afraid that I would always have ink on my left hand(since it is going over freshly written letter when I write.)
Any of you is left handed, and use a fountain pen? Any advice?

I'm a left handed, and use a couple of FP's. I tend to find that using fine or xtra-fine nibs work best, to reduce the volume of ink that gets used. All companies have different widths for their nibs, so all F or XF nibs aren't the same size though.

Also, finding an ink that dries quickly helps as well. I really don't have much of a problem getting ink on my hand, perhaps a little bit after writing a lot, but no more then if using a ballpoint pen.

Garfieldthecat · Jul 13, 2008

This is my pen I wish I could get:

Danitrio Mikado

I have one without the lacquer, and I love it.

horndog · Jul 13, 2008

I bought a Visconti Van Gogh fountain pen out of sheer curiosity and I've been nothing but pleased. I use it daily now, love the way it writes, and especially the way it looks. There's something romantic about fountain pens, too.

Fishball · Jul 13, 2008

Originally Posted by speedster.8

That sure looks like a NAMIKI, show us the NIB

It look like Nakayamore.

Oops, I overlooked that LabelKing already said it so.

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