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That's a cool name! Thanks for the info. That makes it the oldest pen in my collection at this time!

@@fountainPENdulum cheers, if there is no letter on the nib shroud, it's a fine... just found that out.

Thanks, yeah, I should have said for a Traveler's Notebook. It is by Robrasim, not Traveler's Company. Even at the price point, I really prefer September Leather, which is the TN I ended up using personally from my lineup and full comparison video of Passport TNs. I've been very happy with it.

Awesome! So glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback!

Thank you! Yes, I hand make all my designs! fountainpendulum.square.site/s/shop

@@fountainPENdulum great job 👏

So cool. Much like us artists use the magnets for the watercolor palette! Fabulous! 👏👏❤️

@LisaRSArt thank you! Yes, I love magnetic attachment! 🙌🏼

Thank You!!!

Thanks very much!!

Thank you! 🎉

Thanks a bunch!! :)

Thank You! Yes, I've definitely felt that way about Italics also! I have found a few other crisp grinds that offer line variation very enjoyable- like a crisp/sharp architect!

Yes! Thank you!!

Thank You! Great, thanks for adding to the list! I was sure I would leave some out! Yeah, 2.3, that's Pilot Parrallel territory! Haha! Still, nice to have a selection of offerings, that'll certainly put some ink down!

Thank You!!! That's very kind, I appreciate the compliment! :)

Awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

Thanks Very Much! So glad to know that it was helpful! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

Thank you! So glad it was helpful! Much appreciated for the feedback! 🙏🏼

Thank You! I'm impressed with this Falcon customization, and it is one of the best, if not the best, customization I've had done, thank you, Michael Masuyama. Haha, that's great, I don't have a name for my Quill Nib, but I love the feedback of the xf, and the Flex is great and unlike any other!

I agree, it doesn't matter how Many Pens or Which Pens someone has as long as they enjoy them and are happy with them! Be it 1 Pen, 10 Pens, 100 Pens 1000 Pens, etc. Initially, I found my Pen Collection grew not because they were "pretty" but I was seeking out a writing experience that was not met by my first and numerous acquisitions. It was frustrating. Now, it's a combination of the desire to try new writing experiences. In search of, perhaps a pen/nib that better fits my writing style and a writing experience that gives me even more joy. Myself, I have a certain amount of funds im ablento invest in this hobby. I need to keep this in balance for balance in my life, which impacts my happiness. If I overextend myself, I won't be happy, I'll be stressed. Additionally, when I've owned what I feel is "too many pens" For Me, I feel overwhelm. Which is also not a happy feeling, and it diminishes my enjoyment of my hobby. It's not a specific number for me, it's a feeling. So I'll simply do my best to do what's right for Me and My Fountain Pen Collection for where I'm at on My Journey!

Haha, thanks. I write letters and sign them 🤣 and sometimes I use a Dip Nib so I can select an ink that matches the card or stationary that I don't have inked in a pen. Aside from writing the note, I find great joy in using stamps.

Thank you! I was very pleased with the progress of curating my collection so far this year. It was very gratifying to rehome some pens and be able to acquire some new ones!

Thank you very much! It would be difficult to have a 10 pen collection & it would be harder to keep it at 10!

@@fountainPENdulum My pleasure! Hahah yes definitely!! 😅

I got notified that you've left two comments, but only one shows! I only saw the preview and when I click it to read in full it disappeas- that's Very strange!

@@fountainPENdulum I was in the middle of responding to you and my sister called. I came back to finish my comment, and it was gone. I think I stirred the pot regarding culling one's collection to10 pens. My pens are for very personal use, so I don't need many, and I don't have the budget for a large collection. I stated my opinion, which is always quite frank, and upset some people. This must be the problem. I must have been reported to TH-cam by someone. I assure you, no one should have been offended or judged. Just my frankness, and I don't pull any punches if I think it's important. This is an acquired taste for some. I hope you don't feel the same as some others clearly do. Thank you! Lisa

I had it available via email, I have no idea what happened to your original comment or why it doesn't display here - " Craft-O-Matic Owning ten pens that I love, that function the way I want them to, and that I enjoy using, has been my plan from the beginning, which was about 6 months ago. Even if I had the budget for a large collection of fountain pens, I might consider owning 20 pens but likely no more. My pens are for writing to friends and family, my personal diary that can be passed on after I die, and swatching inks and tracking all my fountain pen and associated accessories purchases, my first impressions, and if they meet my needs and expectations. My fountain pens are very much for personal use, so my approach to my collection is very much one of practicality and an amalgamation of beauty, form, and function. Lisa"

@@fountainPENdulum Thank you very much for letting me know. I do speak frankly if I think it's important, and it is sometimes a challenge for people to understand that it's my opinion and not a judgment. If it's helpful initially or food for thought, how can it be a cause for consternation? Thank you again! Lisa

Thank you! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

That's another good way to do a similar list, favorite ten:)

I believe that was Sailor Ink Studio 967!

Thank You so much for sharing this information! It's very interesting and helpful to understand Viscinti better in this way. It seems to me that their innovation has carried them to where they are, but their Quality Control Department didn't keep up. Glad to hear in a general way they are on the up and up! I recently acquired an Aurora, and it is immediately a favorite with me! I love the writing experience the nib has to offer! As much as I have regard for Pilots work, I definitely have a love for Italian Pens.

Sailor Dragon Palace is a very lovely colour. Now that you mention it, I had forgotten when I got this fountain pen the nib was dry and scratchy from poor tine alignment. After tuning, I found the nib to be a delight, but without that extra step definitaly a disappointment from Sailor.

Thank you! Yes, once this nib was tuned I found it an absolute delight to write with. I'm very disappointed that I had to send the pen back for repair because of the leaking. Interesting how we bond with these fountain pens, over their beauty and the writing experience they offer:)

Thank you! It is a gorgeous pen, I really enjoy the color combination as well! In addition to the fountain pen's beauty, I found the nib a delight to write with. Though I did fid it "scratchy" out of the box, which is a great disappointment from Sailor and as you mentioned. Once tuned I greatly enjoyed the Sailor "feedback" which you hear in this video. I find this degree of feedback very pleasant to write with and it became one of my favorite writers because of that nib and that feedback. However, I completely understand how others that prefer very smooth nibs would find this degree of feedback unpleasant:) I have enjoyed some very smooth nibs also, like Omas.

I had forgotten about the nib issues until these comments reminded me- out of the box I found this nib very dry and very scratchy- very poor nib alignment! It would have bits of paper fibers in the tines as well. After tuning the nib was an absolute delight- no smoothing just tuning and retained that lovely Sailor Feedback. At the cost of these writing instruments I really wish Quality Control was taken more seriously, all these extra steps should not be necessary.

@@fountainPENdulum Who turned your nib for you? Lisa

That's fantastic! I actually got this notebook in a bundle along with others second hand! It's unmarked, and I have no clue who the maker was. However, Traveler's Company 005 is a lightweight paper with 80 Perforated Blank pages if that is of interest to you!

Quite alright, thanks all the same! :)

Montblanc Homage to Victor Hugo Sepia Brown Ink is all I could find for a Montblanc Sepia, it's definitely more brown. Nice color though:)

Thank you very much! I began with the Traveler's Notebook Inserts, and I got them from Jetpens.com I like them, and I still use the Calendar Inserts from them. As far as the general inserts I use, I've branched out and been more pleased with some other offerings like Yamamoto, which is also available on Jetpens.com. I enjoy the dot grid, the paper quality, and the beautiful designed and waxed covers from Yamamoto.

As far as a pencil board. I keep two in my TN, and there are times I could even use three! But it's really not really Necessary for everyone, it depends on what suits you. The main use for a pencil board in my TN is to rest my hand on while writing with a fountain pen, which keeps hand oils off the page. However, the pages being as small as they we could probably get away with not using it for this purpose. Secondly, I use a pencil board in a more traditional way, which is under my page, I really only do this when I'm using alot of ink on my page- ink swatching, or watercoloring (in affect). It keeps the mositure from warping the next page. Finally, I use a pencilboard to prop up the notebook insert that I am currently working in from the recess between other notebooks so I have a perfectly flush surface. This is rather difficult to explain, I shared this tip in my 2024 Set Up Video. You'll want to use a fairly ridgit pencil board or even a small 6" ruler. Enjoy & have fun with your TN!

Definitely! This is how my whole TN journey began. I got the Traveler's Company and found it didn't suit my preferences, and it all snowballed from there. Check out my TN Comparison Video. It may help you narrow down some options! Thank you!

@@fountainPENdulum I've known about Chic Sparrow and Speckled Fawn for a while, so those two brands have been on my radar. But I may talk to my leathercraft teacher about making my own tooled cover. I'll be sure to check out your comparison video.

@yuklimka7251 Ohhh, I hadn't heard of Speckled Fawn! The offerings look very nice! There's not much in stock at the moment, but I'll keep an eye out! Making your own TN would be superb! I would absolutely love to learn leather work and make my own TN!!! I think the most challenging part might be figuring out how to source really nice leather.

Thank you! This was a very fun grind, and Mark Bacas did an excellent job on the Hybrid Architect with a reverse Ultra Extra Fine! It wrote so smoothly for being so fine!

Thank You! Much appreciated :)

Glad it could be of help! Thank you:)

Thanks!

Good call! A small straw cleaner works nice also! I've used soapy water but try not to overdo it, as it breaks down the silicon grease on the pistons.

Yes, a soft bristle tooth brush does a superb job, especially if you need to disassemble the nib and feed for a deeper clean after using a shimmer ink

Oh, that's a shame! I've experienced this unfortunate experience at Phidon. I bought two Pilots with gold nibs not knowing how overpriced they had them marked up! Very frustrating. At Toronto Pen Shoppe I only purchased stationary and ink, in this case they were well priced. Thanks for the heads up!

I really like Wonderpens! I've purchased lots of ink and stationary there, great shop!

Nice! Have you had them for a while, or are they more recent purchases! Yes, I've been very pleased with the design and quality, the price point is excellent!

Had them since last year. For the price they can’t be beaten . If they had chic sparrow stamped on the back they’d be $150 😂

Haha, I know what you mean! Glad they are holding up well for you! I've very pleased with mine:)

I suppose because its design is unique and it works well overall. R&D recoup

Thank you. Yes, I recently looked at their website because I'm curious to get a brass nib and was rather disappointed that the price had gone up. ..