Fountain Pens
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Pig Cat said:I would so love to have a beautiful fountain pen to write with, but my handwriting is appallingly bad. I just wouldn't use it. I've never had decent handwriting but since I've been using a keyboard it has got worse.
Practice, practice, and practice... ;-)
Having said that, most people's handwriting actually improves from using a fountain pen rather than a ballpoint or rollerball. Maybe you should investigate by getting an inexpensive pen, with a gold nib (as said previously, gold nibs, by virtue of their softness, write a whole lot better than steel or other metal nibs). Start out with a 14K nib -- decent pens with 14K nibs can be had for relatively little money.
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Pig Cat said:I would so love to have a beautiful fountain pen to write with, but my handwriting is appallingly bad. I just wouldn't use it. I've never had decent handwriting but since I've been using a keyboard it has got worse.
It's never too late PC, if you are showing youngster's how to form letters you can practise yourself. Fortunately I had a teacher who was a stickler for correct and properly formed hand writing, couldn't stand her but I'm pleased she did.
I don't think I've ever seen decent handwriting from an under thirty year old, it's a shame because it is a pleasure and a dying art. It wouldn't take long and would last a lifetime.
I have to bribe the eldest to do these but she'll appreciate when she's older.
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beejay said:I love the old Conway Stewarts although they can be expensive. I think the materials, design and quality take some beating. Also look at Parker Duofolds.
My daily pens are Lamay safari, Waterman and a Churchill and I have several others including some Chinese which are great value for money.
The 316 is a real looker at a great price
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If you like large pens Ive also got a Mont Blanc MB149 for sale and in almost new condition
A word of caution ,,,,,Pens can be very addictive!!
regards,beejay
Which is the 316?
antdad said:Pig Cat said:I would so love to have a beautiful fountain pen to write with, but my handwriting is appallingly bad. I just wouldn't use it. I've never had decent handwriting but since I've been using a keyboard it has got worse.
It's never too late PC, if you are showing youngster's how to form letters you can practise yourself. Fortunately I had a teacher who was a stickler for correct and properly formed hand writing, couldn't stand her but I'm pleased she did.
I don't think I've ever seen decent handwriting from an under thirty year old, it's a shame because it is a pleasure and a dying art. It wouldn't take long and would last a lifetime.
I have to bribe the eldest to do these but she'll appreciate when she's older.
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Thanks Henk and Tony. It is a ridiculous situation where my four year old can write more clearly than me. I do have the edge on the spelling. For now. I am sure there must be a half-decnt fountain pen in the house. I'll have a look and give it a go. Oh, if I can find some ink!
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WHSmiths have a pen sale. This Waterman is tempting.
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Fido said:beejay said:I love the old Conway Stewarts although they can be expensive. I think the materials, design and quality take some beating. Also look at Parker Duofolds.
My daily pens are Lamay safari, Waterman and a Churchill and I have several others including some Chinese which are great value for money.
The 316 is a real looker at a great price
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If you like large pens Ive also got a Mont Blanc MB149 for sale and in almost new condition
A word of caution ,,,,,Pens can be very addictive!!
regards,beejay
Which is the 316?
Sincere apologies Peter, I copied the wrong link
Correct link should now take you directly to the 316.
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regards, beejay
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antdad said:
It normally sells around the £30-40 mark so I think its a good price. The pen itself should prove to be a decent writer but should be tried in store before purchasing, this applies to any fountain pen really as weight and balance are important. Try it with and without the cap posted as well.
If the blue box is the same as the one I got with mine, years ago, then its a nice one.
Its been mentioned by someone else, but you must use a quality ink with a fountain pen and avoid poor quality paper otherwise you'll be disappointed.
Allow time too for the nib to settle and develop its' memory'
Not words from an expert by the way only from one who enjoys using fountain pens
regards, beejay
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What papers would you recommend for using with a fountain pen? I am thinking for general note taking, not for writing letters. How can you tell if a paper is good or not for use with a fountain pen?
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chicken neck said:
Lots of excellent quality notebooks/journals at good prices from brands such as Moleskine,Rhodia, Clairefontaine and many others.
Im actually using Asda Executive notebooks at present and theyre excellent for FP writing. 80 pages of good quality, weighted paper for only a couple of pounds and they're nicely bound as well.
Theres also a couple of good suppliers on e-bay of handmade journals and paper but
have a look on here and you'll find all the information, reviews and advice on pens, paper and ink that you need and its offered up by some real oficionados of the pen world.
Some great links to other sites there as well.
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regards,beejay
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Been using Moleskines for about 5 years now - for work (to make notes and 'next action' lists) and for training (in a journal format).
Just owning a nice notebook and a nice pen encourages me to write more - especially as I sit at a computer for a good chunk of my working day.
Just owning a nice notebook and a nice pen encourages me to write more - especially as I sit at a computer for a good chunk of my working day.
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Unfortunately most of the notebooks that are available through work are of poor quality and quite porous, hence there is a lot of ink 'bleed' even with a fine tip - hence i buy my own gear now :shock: