Geekhack Handwriting Thread and Fountain Pen Thread

[Nai_Calus]

It's true!

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Jesus ****ing Christ that blue pen my soul just died a little.  :'(

Welp.



(Not Binge's, but.)

[Binge]

It's true!

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Jesus ****ing Christ that blue pen my soul just died a little.  :'(

Welp.

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(Not Binge's, but.)

Ooo... looks so good.  Yours?

[romevi]

The Visconti Opera Master Demo is one of my most-lusted desires.

[Nai_Calus]

It's true!

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Jesus ****ing Christ that blue pen my soul just died a little.  :'(

Welp.

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(Not Binge's, but.)

Ooo... looks so good.  Yours?

Yep. 1.3 stub. All your fault, you posted that picture way back when and I was never able to get that pen out of my mind. Gonna be inking it with Yama-dori, but I have to find time to take out that stupid cone thing because the nib doesn't actually fit in it...

[FrostyToast]

Damn you got lucky with that pattern.
So saturated with those beautiful swirls.

[chuckdee]

So, I've also gotten into fine writing implements from MassDrop, and am admittedly a neophyte.

What can someone tell me about the price of this particular one: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/alpha-pen?mode=guest_open

I asked there, but got a snarky response.  Not complaining about the price... just trying to understand it.  Sort of like you see a fine, if unknown, artist whose work is priced high... and you might ask about the artist, because you're not sure why it's priced high.  Someone subsequently gave a better answer, but I figured I'd throw it out here to see if anyone had anything to add.

Any thoughts?

[Olumin]

[Nai_Calus]

Damn you got lucky with that pattern.
So saturated with those beautiful swirls.

I know, right? I saw it on /r/pen_swap and it was just gorgeous and I had enough money and well...

[Firebolt1914]

What would the best entry level gold nib pen be? I was thinking about the Pilot Custom Heritage 91 in Soft Fine Medium, however I wanted to hear the input of geekhack before I make my purchase.

[romevi]

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Please.
I have two.

[Larken]

What would the best entry level gold nib pen be? I was thinking about the Pilot Custom Heritage 91 in Soft Fine Medium, however I wanted to hear the input of geekhack before I make my purchase.

You're already thinking of it. To be fair, both the Platinum 3776 and the Sailor 1911S series are at similar price points and are equally good nib/body wise, but with slight differences, but what really wins it for the Pilot is the range of nibs (EF, F, FM, M, B, C, SF, SFM, SM) on the 74/91 and the option to use a con-70 (~1ml); in comparison I think the Platinum/Sailor convertors hold about half of that or slightly more than half.

[PQStarLord]

Can anyone recommend a nice pen for someone who loves stationary but hasn't looked into anything expensive before?  It would be cool to get my girlfriend a decent pen, but I have no idea where to start!

[CPTBadAss]

Can anyone recommend a nice pen for someone who loves stationary but hasn't looked into anything expensive before?  It would be cool to get my girlfriend a decent pen, but I have no idea where to start!

Pilot Metropolitan. Such a good pen for such a good price. It should be less than $20.

What would the best entry level gold nib pen be? I was thinking about the Pilot Custom Heritage 91 in Soft Fine Medium, however I wanted to hear the input of geekhack before I make my purchase.

You're already thinking of it. To be fair, both the Platinum 3776 and the Sailor 1911S series are at similar price points and are equally good nib/body wise, but with slight differences, but what really wins it for the Pilot is the range of nibs (EF, F, FM, M, B, C, SF, SFM, SM) on the 74/91 and the option to use a con-70 (~1ml); in comparison I think the Platinum/Sailor convertors hold about half of that or slightly more than half.

I really like the Pilot gold nibs and the soft-medium 91 I have.

[tp4tissue]

Can anyone recommend a nice pen for someone who loves stationary but hasn't looked into anything expensive before?  It would be cool to get my girlfriend a decent pen, but I have no idea where to start!

Before investing in a nice pen..

Step one..

DO YOU WRITE much..   if the answer is NO,  I am addicted to the Computer hence KEYBOARD forum..

Then, realize that you are intent on embarking on a vanity quest..

GIVEN THAT INFORMATION, 


if you STILL want to buy a pen..

Lamy is the go to, no surprises... works... looks good... Germans




The most expensive part of the PEN experience, is the TIME it takes to master Penmanship..

The cost of the pen is mostly trivial..


HOWEVER,  should you NEVER manage to write --Pretty--,  then ANY AND ALL money spent on nice Pens will be WASTED..


Like those guys who have nice guitars but can't play or read music. .

[romevi]

I write a lot, but found that, after three years of spending hundreds on pens, I always defaulted to my $25 Esterbrook, Lamy, or even rollerball. They're fast and readily available to use.

[Jpecina]

Can anyone recommend a nice pen for someone who loves stationary but hasn't looked into anything expensive before?  It would be cool to get my girlfriend a decent pen, but I have no idea where to start!

The metropolitan is definitely a nice pen at a great price. If you wanna spend a little more you could try the Namiki Falcon, I own one personally and it's been a great pen.

[Firebolt1914]

I raised my budget to 150, and I have no idea what to do. I've heard that at this price point, vintage pens are the way to go. I'm looking for a pen that has a unique look that could be used by a younger person.

I have no idea where to start in the world of vintage pens.

EDIT: after talking to FrostyToast on slack, I am leaning towards the Pilot Falcon.

[Air tree]

I raised my budget to 150, and I have no idea what to do. I've heard that at this price point, vintage pens are the way to go. I'm looking for a pen that has a unique look that could be used by a younger person.

I have no idea where to start in the world of vintage pens.

There are a lot of good modern pens at the $150 price  point.


If you are after a true flex pen, then you should go vintage. You could find a good waterman 52 1/2 flex nib for under $150.



At that price point, it is by no means only vintage stuff.

[caligo]

I raised my budget to 150, and I have no idea what to do. I've heard that at this price point, vintage pens are the way to go. I'm looking for a pen that has a unique look that could be used by a younger person.

I have no idea where to start in the world of vintage pens.

EDIT: after talking to FrostyToast on slack, I am leaning towards the Pilot Falcon.

You can easily find a Lamy 2000 for 150$. Gold nib, piston filled and a truly iconic design. If I was looking to buy a pen at that price point, that would be my first choice.

[CPTBadAss]

For $150 I'd pick up a pilot vanishing point. Still my edc and favorite fountain pen. Although a Lamy 2000 is a great choice too.

[Dihedral]

For $150 I'd pick up a pilot vanishing point. Still my edc and favorite fountain pen. Although a Lamy 2000 is a great choice too.

VP as an EDC? Have you gotten any tattoos yet?

[CPTBadAss]

VP as an EDC? Have you gotten any tattoos yet?

Didn't even realize this was an issue.

[Dihedral]

VP as an EDC? Have you gotten any tattoos yet?

Didn't even realize this was an issue.

Heh, those posts seem to be a staple of /r/fp, although I assume the likelihood of it happening is pretty strongly rooted in the user's predisposition for carelessness!

[iri]

I write a lot, but found that, after three years of spending hundreds on pens, I always defaulted to my $25 Esterbrook, Lamy, or even rollerball. They're fast and readily available to use.

After years of spending a lot of money on pens, I now write with Uniball Jetstream. These pens are great.

[romevi]

I write a lot, but found that, after three years of spending hundreds on pens, I always defaulted to my $25 Esterbrook, Lamy, or even rollerball. They're fast and readily available to use.

After years of spending a lot of money on pens, I now write with Uniball Jetstream. These pens are great.

Ha ha, those are great pens. I use a Zebra F-301 at work.

[Nai_Calus]

My haul from the San Francisco Pen Show this weekend:



Some pen flush, bottle of Robert Oster Bondi Blue ink, F-C Model 65 w/18k Masuyama broad italic, the dinkiest little Peter Pan eyedropper with a gold-filled overlay, and a Nakaya Decapod. My handwriting is awful when I'm rushed/tired rofl.

[romevi]

My haul from the San Francisco Pen Show this weekend:

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Some pen flush, bottle of Robert Oster Bondi Blue ink, F-C Model 65 w/18k Masuyama broad italic, the dinkiest little Peter Pan eyedropper with a gold-filled overlay, and a Nakaya Decapod. My handwriting is awful when I'm rushed/tired rofl.

That eyedropper looks amazing.

[tp4tissue]

Tp4 were practicing writing curse words..

mechanical pencil, and sharpie.


Overall, I think mechanical pencil offers the best control for smaller text. but, obviously, it's hard to vary the line-weight using a pencil.. Even soft pencils have limits.

[dgneo]

I know it's not related to fountain pens, but I think I finally found the pen to dethrone my now-previous favorite, the G2 .07


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Writes super smooth, the build quality is quite nice, it's comfortable in the hand, and best of all dries MUCH faster than the G2. Am converted for sure.

[iri]

I know it's not related to fountain pens, but I think I finally found the pen to dethrone my now-previous favorite, the G2 .07

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Note: Not my picture

Writes super smooth, the build quality is quite nice, it's comfortable in the hand, and best of all dries MUCH faster than the G2. Am converted for sure.

Did you try Uniball Jetstream?

[romevi]

I know it's not related to fountain pens, but I think I finally found the pen to dethrone my now-previous favorite, the G2 .07

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Note: Not my picture

Writes super smooth, the build quality is quite nice, it's comfortable in the hand, and best of all dries MUCH faster than the G2. Am converted for sure.

Did you try Uniball Jetstream?

Uni Signo is where it's at. It's my favorite gel pen and the only rollerball pen I use that's thicker than 0.5. Use them daily for class notes.

[iri]

I know it's not related to fountain pens, but I think I finally found the pen to dethrone my now-previous favorite, the G2 .07

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Note: Not my picture

Writes super smooth, the build quality is quite nice, it's comfortable in the hand, and best of all dries MUCH faster than the G2. Am converted for sure.

Did you try Uniball Jetstream?

Uni Signo is where it's at. It's my favorite gel pen and the only rollerball pen I use that's thicker than 0.5. Use them daily for class notes.

But does it dry blazingly fast?

[romevi]

I know it's not related to fountain pens, but I think I finally found the pen to dethrone my now-previous favorite, the G2 .07

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Note: Not my picture

Writes super smooth, the build quality is quite nice, it's comfortable in the hand, and best of all dries MUCH faster than the G2. Am converted for sure.

Did you try Uniball Jetstream?

Uni Signo is where it's at. It's my favorite gel pen and the only rollerball pen I use that's thicker than 0.5. Use them daily for class notes.

But does it dry blazingly fast?

Never had it smudge, if that means anything.

[tp4tissue]

I know it's not related to fountain pens, but I think I finally found the pen to dethrone my now-previous favorite, the G2 .07

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Note: Not my picture

Writes super smooth, the build quality is quite nice, it's comfortable in the hand, and best of all dries MUCH faster than the G2. Am converted for sure.

Did you try Uniball Jetstream?

Uni Signo is where it's at. It's my favorite gel pen and the only rollerball pen I use that's thicker than 0.5. Use them daily for class notes.

But does it dry blazingly fast?

Never had it smudge, if that means anything.

drying speed affects soak through, and blotches more than smudging

Smudging is not a huge problem on any pen, unless you're left handed


All thick gummy inks will smudge though, regardless of how fast drying they are, because when they're laid down,  they come out thick and rise above the paper like two little mountains to the two side of the roller.


The liquid-y type ink wouldn't smudge,  but they will blotch and shadow to the other side of the paper.

The BEST ink..   COMPUTER..   

Idk why you're all still so last century. .

[PollandAkuma]

My grail pen

[Binge]

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My grail pen

That's awesome!  I just got these @ liquidation,

[PollandAkuma]

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My grail pen

That's awesome!  I just got these @ liquidation,

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WHAT.

Of course, you could tell that I did not get that £3000 pen...

How much was that Omas? What nib?

[romevi]

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My grail pen

That's awesome!  I just got these @ liquidation,

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[Binge]

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My grail pen

That's awesome!  I just got these @ liquidation,

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WHAT.

Of course, you could tell that I did not get that £3000 pen...

How much was that Omas? What nib?

$80 USD Medium Oblique (for right handed)

[PollandAkuma]

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My grail pen

That's awesome!  I just got these @ liquidation,

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WHAT.

Of course, you could tell that I did not get that £3000 pen...

How much was that Omas? What nib?

$80 USD Medium Oblique (for right handed)

>$80

[Puddsy]

i should buy a nice pen



that's me actually trying to write well, by the way

i can take a picture of my notebook if you want

[iri]

i have no idea what i am talking about

[romevi]

i should buy a nice pen

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that's me actually trying to write well, by the way

i can take a picture of my notebook if you want

Stop writing in all caps and use your elbow more than your wrist. Your wrist should be straight.

[OfTheWild]

^^ well even if you wanted to work with all caps... get some lined paper and practice uniform sizing, kerning, shape. Just like we used to do in 1st grade only now you actually give a sh*t lol

[tp4tissue]

i should buy a nice pen

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that's me actually trying to write well, by the way

i can take a picture of my notebook if you want

The NSA thanks you for submitting your wonderful writing sample




Correlation analysis indicate:


Violence: 75%
Infidelity: 87%
Rape: 30%
Murder: 42%
Serial Murderer: 12%
Intelligence Quotient: 104
Keyboard Collector: 100%  <--  Let's go pick um up boys, this guy is up to no good..

//Probable Cause

[Puddsy]

close, my IQ is 135

rest of that is probably spot on tho, specially that last bit

[Binge]

This is not a thread for crapping! Begone ne-'er-do-wells!

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[tp4tissue]

close, my IQ is 135

rest of that is probably spot on tho, specially that last bit

hahaha.. Only a 104 IQ-er would believe an IQ test and had taken one in the first place..

[tp4tissue]

This is not a thread for crapping! Begone ne-'er-do-wells!

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

If we don't post some funny responses,   No one would post their writing samples..

THEN how is the NSA gonna catch them bad guyz.

[PollandAkuma]

My haul from the San Francisco Pen Show this weekend:

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Some pen flush, bottle of Robert Oster Bondi Blue ink, F-C Model 65 w/18k Masuyama broad italic, the dinkiest little Peter Pan eyedropper with a gold-filled overlay, and a Nakaya Decapod. My handwriting is awful when I'm rushed/tired rofl.

wow.