Do you use a fountain pen?
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blueg33 said:
I use lamy soft back notebooks with zero bleeding, same with Rhodia where they use Clairfontaine paper
My Rhodia says it's 90gsm Clairfontaine paper, the Lamy just says "paper from responsible sources", and definitely feels a but rougher than the Rhodia, so I guess they do several different book styles. My local pen shop stocks Lamy and Leuchterm so I might go and check the other Lamy options. Clockwork Cupcake said:
For everyday use I am still a big fan of Black n Red.
With Parker Quink permanent black, I get no bleed or ghosting. Obviously your mileage may vary with other inks.
Looking at Lamy's website my EF nib writes more like the F in thier example so I guess my Akkerman washable must be wet compared to other inks. I think I've got some washable Quink at home, I should try it in the same book and pen to see if its different.With Parker Quink permanent black, I get no bleed or ghosting. Obviously your mileage may vary with other inks.
Edited by RizzoTheRat on Thursday 6th June 12:07
My dad's dementia has now got to the point that he can barely write any more, and if you told him that he owned a Mont Blanc then he would look at you blankly and then 5 mins later even forget that you had asked him.
So mum and I have agreed that I look after it for now.
There is apparently a CoA but mum said she wasn't sure where it was and I didn't press as I have no intention of selling it and I really do feel that I am merely looking after it for now, so there is no need for me to have it.
Not sure what model this is, nor when it was bought. I believe dad bought it to replace that very worn and pattinated Sheaffer Targa that I now have.
It writes very smoothly but the nib is a little too medium for my tastes and, also, the Mont Blanc ink ghosts a little through my Black n Red pad which Parker Quink permanent black does not.
It's a lovely pen though.
edit: the grid on which it is photographed is the metric side so those are 1cm squares
So mum and I have agreed that I look after it for now.
There is apparently a CoA but mum said she wasn't sure where it was and I didn't press as I have no intention of selling it and I really do feel that I am merely looking after it for now, so there is no need for me to have it.
Not sure what model this is, nor when it was bought. I believe dad bought it to replace that very worn and pattinated Sheaffer Targa that I now have.
It writes very smoothly but the nib is a little too medium for my tastes and, also, the Mont Blanc ink ghosts a little through my Black n Red pad which Parker Quink permanent black does not.
It's a lovely pen though.
edit: the grid on which it is photographed is the metric side so those are 1cm squares
Clockwork Cupcake said:
My dad's dementia has now got to the point that he can barely write any more, and if you told him that he owned a Mont Blanc then he would look at you blankly and then 5 mins later even forget that you had asked him.
So mum and I have agreed that I look after it for now.
There is apparently a CoA but mum said she wasn't sure where it was and I didn't press as I have no intention of selling it and I really do feel that I am merely looking after it for now, so there is no need for me to have it.
Not sure what model this is, nor when it was bought. I believe dad bought it to replace that very worn and pattinated Sheaffer Targa that I now have.
It writes very smoothly but the nib is a little too medium for my tastes and, also, the Mont Blanc ink ghosts a little through my Black n Red pad which Parker Quink permanent black does not.
It's a lovely pen though.
edit: the grid on which it is photographed is the metric side so those are 1cm squares
What is that? A 147 or 149?So mum and I have agreed that I look after it for now.
There is apparently a CoA but mum said she wasn't sure where it was and I didn't press as I have no intention of selling it and I really do feel that I am merely looking after it for now, so there is no need for me to have it.
Not sure what model this is, nor when it was bought. I believe dad bought it to replace that very worn and pattinated Sheaffer Targa that I now have.
It writes very smoothly but the nib is a little too medium for my tastes and, also, the Mont Blanc ink ghosts a little through my Black n Red pad which Parker Quink permanent black does not.
It's a lovely pen though.
edit: the grid on which it is photographed is the metric side so those are 1cm squares
My 147 bleeds ink through pages. My Parker 51 doesn't.
On the subject of proprietary inks. I have found that Montegrappa in either of my pens doesn't work that well. So I have gone to MB ink for the 147 and Quink for the 51, both work better. I could almost make the leap that using ink from the same house as the pen is a good standard position.
Louis Balfour said:
dapprman said:
Odd question, have you replaced the sack with a silicone one ?
I know Waterman Caremes do the vacuum thing - found out the hard way, Don;t use my 51s enough to know one way or another so I'll let someone more experienced answer.
AFAIK original.I know Waterman Caremes do the vacuum thing - found out the hard way, Don;t use my 51s enough to know one way or another so I'll let someone more experienced answer.
Try the careme trick and see if you still get ink in the cap. Clean the pen/inner cap and close. Open the pen just a fraction to release any pressure then complete the uncapping, If you have no ink inside the cap then it will be vacuum causing the problem.
dapprman said:
Louis Balfour said:
dapprman said:
Odd question, have you replaced the sack with a silicone one ?
I know Waterman Caremes do the vacuum thing - found out the hard way, Don;t use my 51s enough to know one way or another so I'll let someone more experienced answer.
AFAIK original.I know Waterman Caremes do the vacuum thing - found out the hard way, Don;t use my 51s enough to know one way or another so I'll let someone more experienced answer.
Try the careme trick and see if you still get ink in the cap. Clean the pen/inner cap and close. Open the pen just a fraction to release any pressure then complete the uncapping, If you have no ink inside the cap then it will be vacuum causing the problem.
My working theory is that you are correct, I am sucking ink out with an overly vigorous uncapping.
Many thanks.
Clockwork Cupcake said:
My dad's dementia has now got to the point that he can barely write any more, and if you told him that he owned a Mont Blanc then he would look at you blankly and then 5 mins later even forget that you had asked him.
So mum and I have agreed that I look after it for now.
Not sure what model this is, nor when it was bought. I believe dad bought it to replace that very worn and pattinated Sheaffer Targa that I now have.
Another sorry to hear about your father.So mum and I have agreed that I look after it for now.
Not sure what model this is, nor when it was bought. I believe dad bought it to replace that very worn and pattinated Sheaffer Targa that I now have.
I assume it is a piston filler pen, so will be a 146 Meisterstuck, would suggest early 1990s. Does it say Germany or West Germany on the clip ring ? When I went to date mine I found conflicting information but basically there was a cross over point for the change in ink window and the switch from a single to bi-colour nib. Also serial numbers only came in after reunification and again some sites insist they were used straight away, others insist it was a few years down the line (mine I dated as from between 1990 and 1992, would suggest yours is just before if the ink window is solid and not a series of stripes).
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Namisu pens are Kickstarter specials, but actually have a very nice weight to them. The blue / brass one is surplus to requirements nowadays. The black has a Bock titanium nib, which I think probably needs sorting out, but it's never got the top of the list.
The Cross doesn't get used either, but it's pretty.
I do like the Rhodia dotbooks, though, great for doodling in!
dapprman said:
Another sorry to hear about your father.
I assume it is a piston filler pen, so will be a 146 Meisterstuck, would suggest early 1990s. Does it say Germany or West Germany on the clip ring ? When I went to date mine I found conflicting information but basically there was a cross over point for the change in ink window and the switch from a single to bi-colour nib. Also serial numbers only came in after reunification and again some sites insist they were used straight away, others insist it was a few years down the line (mine I dated as from between 1990 and 1992, would suggest yours is just before if the ink window is solid and not a series of stripes).
Thanks; I appreciate it. I assume it is a piston filler pen, so will be a 146 Meisterstuck, would suggest early 1990s. Does it say Germany or West Germany on the clip ring ? When I went to date mine I found conflicting information but basically there was a cross over point for the change in ink window and the switch from a single to bi-colour nib. Also serial numbers only came in after reunification and again some sites insist they were used straight away, others insist it was a few years down the line (mine I dated as from between 1990 and 1992, would suggest yours is just before if the ink window is solid and not a series of stripes).
The ink window is a series of stripes.
It says Germany on the clip ring. There is also a serial number.
The lower ring on the cap says "MONTBLANC - MEISTERSTUCK"
The nib is bi-colour and says "4810" and also 14K
Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Wednesday 12th June 09:52
Louis Balfour said:
Having occasional bother with my Parker 51.
Usually it's fine, but occasionally the lid has ink in it and the section is inky.
I THINK it may happen if I remove the cap too quickly. Could it be that I am causing a vacuum and "sucking" ink out?
My thought before I’d read as far as your suggesting it. Usually it's fine, but occasionally the lid has ink in it and the section is inky.
I THINK it may happen if I remove the cap too quickly. Could it be that I am causing a vacuum and "sucking" ink out?
RizzoTheRat said:
Anyone using a Kaweco Sport? One of my colleagues has a brass (I think) one, and it feels really nice and solid. Looks like they do them in lots of different materials, wondering if anyone's tried a few different one and has any thoughts on the feel of them?
Weight is subjective. I tend to find brass pens too heavy and often unbalanced with the cap posted. I suggest you try one.
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