Any Pen People here?

[Spooky]

I try to keep pens clean and well rinsed, but removing the piston or plunger seems to be above my pay grade.


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This one wasn’t bad, and I have to laugh at all the how to videos just assuming we own a TWSBI Eco and happen to have the supplied wrench that comes with them. (We have two of them as it happens. )

I’m scared of messing up the Nib, so I left the grip section assembled and just ran distilled water through it. The plunger and rod got a drip of the oil that came with the TWSBI pens. Refilled with ink and it seems to be working as intended.


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[Kronos]

I bought a ton of ink samples in the past few weeks. It is a great way to try out inks before committing to purchase an entire bottle.

Today's winners are KWZ - Baltic Memories (a medium blue with some nice shading) and Akkerman 26 Groenmarkt Smaragd (a muted dark olive green that's work-friendly).


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[Spooky]

I bought a ton of ink samples in the past few weeks. It is a great way to try out inks before committing to purchase an entire bottle.

Today's winners are KWZ - Baltic Memories (a medium blue with some nice shading) and Akkerman 26 Groenmarkt Smaragd (a muted dark olive green that's work-friendly).


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What pens are you putting them in?


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[Kronos]

What pens are you putting them in?


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I tried out the inks using a $10 "Amazon Basics" fountain pen with a fine nib (that is closer to a medium).

I expect to use the Akkerman in a 1990's Montblanc #146 with a reasonably wet. and on the wider side, medium nib. For the KWZ, I first thought about one of my Parker Flighter 51's, but I'm always wary of putting a new, unknown (to me) ink in a vintage pen. That's even more true when the new ink comes from a microbrand. My current thought is to try it in a Sailor Pro Gear Slim, of which I have a number, maybe the Purple Cosmos model.

[Spooky]

I tried out the inks using a $10 "Amazon Basics" fountain pen with a fine nib (that is closer to a medium).

I expect to use the Akkerman in a 1990's Montblanc #146 with a reasonably wet. and on the wider side, medium nib. For the KWZ, I first thought about one of my Parker Flighter 51's, but I'm always wary of putting a new, unknown (to me) ink in a vintage pen. That's even more true when the new ink comes from a microbrand. My current thought is to try it in a Sailor Pro Gear Slim, of which I have a number, maybe the Purple Cosmos model.

Where are you getting your samples from?


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[Kronos]

Where are you getting your samples from?


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Many pen shops sell samples these days for $2 or $3. I got these samples from Vanness in Little Rock, Ark. and Anderson Pen Shop in Appleton, WI. I know Goldspot Pens and Goulet Pens also offer samples. Jetpens may do so as well; I can't remember.


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[Mediocre]

Picked this BP up for quick use at work

[Mediocre]

[Kronos]

Nice Starwalker BP.


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[Mediocre]

Nice Starwalker BP.


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Thanks. I enjoy FP & RB as well, but this works well for quick meeting motes with no fuss!