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- Thursday September 19, 2019
I am new to the Forum so apologies if the connection between fountain pen use and DE shaving has been discussed before.
I have used fountain pens for many years, I repair them, collect them and just enjoy them, the whole thing of choosing the inks and the journals or paper that goes with using pens, especially for me, older pens. You can see how the pen and shaving worlds have a connection. I can see already that they are both rabbit holes in terms of spending money, especially as you climb the learning curve in knowing how to do things better.
Most of you will get asked how to get started in DE shaving, people want to try it out without spending hundreds on getting the best recommended kit, the same thing goes for using pens - the collecting part comes later.
For those that have never used a fountain pen or want to go back to some childhood memories I suggest that they look at Chinese pens, the Jinhao brand in particular, who make models called X450, X750 and 159. These cost about the same as a cup of coffee, less than £4 delivered, they are well made and reliable and will last a lifetime, easily available on eBay.
Despite having Montblancs and other good pens my daily pen is a retro looking brass pen, costs less than £5 and is bullet proof. I really enjoy it.
I have used fountain pens for many years, I repair them, collect them and just enjoy them, the whole thing of choosing the inks and the journals or paper that goes with using pens, especially for me, older pens. You can see how the pen and shaving worlds have a connection. I can see already that they are both rabbit holes in terms of spending money, especially as you climb the learning curve in knowing how to do things better.
Most of you will get asked how to get started in DE shaving, people want to try it out without spending hundreds on getting the best recommended kit, the same thing goes for using pens - the collecting part comes later.
For those that have never used a fountain pen or want to go back to some childhood memories I suggest that they look at Chinese pens, the Jinhao brand in particular, who make models called X450, X750 and 159. These cost about the same as a cup of coffee, less than £4 delivered, they are well made and reliable and will last a lifetime, easily available on eBay.
Despite having Montblancs and other good pens my daily pen is a retro looking brass pen, costs less than £5 and is bullet proof. I really enjoy it.