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Admiral Nelson posted:My big question here that makes me hesitate is that for essentially every one of these pens I google, there are always people complaining about misaligned nibs, and how they had to send it off to XYZ person, or use a loupe and tinker with it etc etc. This makes me nervous that she'd open up her spiffy new box and then get something that is scratchy / weird without maintenance. Is this a real thing about which to be concerned, or is that just typical internet complaining about things a general person would not notice? Sorry for the analysis paralysis, folks, but I appreciate all the replies! One way around this is to buy directly from someone who does nib repairs as they will often do their own checks before selling a pen. e.g: http://nibs.com/
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Apocron posted:Is there something between the Pilot Metropolitan and Lamy 2000 that stands out in terms of bang for buck? I want a Lamy 2000 but don't have that kind of cash lying around so I thought maybe I'd just get the Metro for the meantime but if there's something that's a significant step up then I'd consider it. Pretty much all of TWSBI's line-up.
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Nov 24, 2016 09:15
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Anyone got experience with the alloy nib Vanishing Points?
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Nov 30, 2016 09:41
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bobfather posted:The critical flaw of the 2000 IMO is that the nibs aren't replaceable. If they made a 2000 that took #5 or #6 nibs, it would be my next pen. Lamy 2000 nibs are quite replaceable, just expensive.
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Mar 18, 2017 23:14
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The Decimo is a pretty good compromise imo
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Mar 22, 2017 06:37
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Does anyone besides Lamy do factory obliques these days?
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Apr 23, 2017 07:03
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KingColliwog posted:Since people are talking about other kinds of pen. If I had to buy a ballpoint or gel pen to fill documents where a fountain pen does not work. Is there any refillable ones that are nice (and look good if possible) below 50$? I'd like a nice gel/ballpoint for all those things I need to fill at work Fisher Space Pen or Parker Jotter
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May 29, 2017 01:51
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VelociBacon posted:Any recommendations for a black ink with an extremely fast dry time? Aurora black dries p fast for me from a "wet" Lamy EF. Might not be fast enough for a lefty though.
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Jul 28, 2017 07:49
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VelociBacon posted:Hm I'm not a lefty but I work in a hospital and don't want smudging. I'm using a Japanese fine tip and have noodler's black in the mail so should be fine I guess. I'm using the above combo for progress notes + med charts. <10sec dry time on the paper my facility uses. E: Pilot cartridge black got similar from a fine VP. Welsper fucked around with this message at 10:25 on Jul 28, 2017 |
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Jul 28, 2017 10:21
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Pilot Blue Black has slightly more violet character imo and much better water resistance.
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Aug 28, 2017 04:10
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Cindy Shitbird posted:How the hell is one supposed to choose between the Falcon and the Vanishing Point? And don't say, "just get both." Vanishing point for work, Falcon for art / showing off your penmanship. VP if you prefer a stiffer nib, Falcon for something softer.
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Oct 15, 2017 12:39
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I got an FM Vanishing Point in the mail today and I think I found my One True nib size. For Pilot at least.
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Feb 20, 2018 13:07
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What size nibs are you using on the capless and safari?
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On that note, anyone know a good replacement for Aircorp Blue-Black that isn’t Lamy Petrol?
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