The Case for Fountain Pens! Best Ever!
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- Are you truly obsessed and a huge fountain pen fan? This is the video for you. Let's explore everything about pens together!
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You have perfectly captured the "experience" of fountain pens -- for sure the pens and all that they entail (finish, weight, nib, etc) is a key piece. But the overall experience is further enhanced by the paper, the ink, and often, the sentimentality that can be attached the various purchases.
What I love is how a new ink in an old pen, or an old ink/pen combination on new paper can provide a new experience. I just love rediscovering new things over and over again, even with pens I have had for over a decade. I really feel like your channel and the people that follow you get this and so for that, I have found my people!
Wonderful, Amy! I think we have our own thing going here. Our own Island of Misfit Toys! I am so glad that you all enjoy these and understand. Thanks so much for being here.
What a beautiful tribute to our passion for pens, paper, ink, and the art of writing. I also love the glimpses we get of your love letters to your wife. And what an evocative phrase "exploding like spiders across the snow" is!
Thanks so much! That line is from Kerouac. I don’t want to take credit for his bebop genius! Thanks so much for the kind words.
This might be your best video yet. Though it is hard to beat your Dark Academia. I love when you wax poetic. Fountain pens really are an "experience" -you captured it really well. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that!
As Archivist says, your video is a wonderful paen to fountain pens, paper and inks!!!! Thank you very much for this wonderful video.
Thanks My Friend! I appreciate it!
I will have to listen again later. Halfway through, I couldn't quash the urge to open my journal and emote. March 17 has overtones in my family of both melancholy and triumph. At such times a pen is both refuge and a gateway. I'll take the refuge. Then I shall bolt the gate. Things of importance, lurking in ink, must be set free!
Wonderful! Great to be inspired!
Beautiful video and I appreciate the difference in nibs now! Thank you for your channel.
My pleasure! I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
you nailed it man, I was sorry it was over so quickly.
You can feel the passion pouring off and I love that.
Another one that you can catalog in the masterpiece box
Thank you for this wonderful tribute to our passion and the survival of the written word.
Patrick, My Friend! Thank you so much! I am so glad that you liked this one! You are the best!
Hello HJ. Another masterpiece. There are so many different aspects of this glorious hobby of ours and you captured the essence of them all. Another thing you should be extremely proud of is your editing, fade in and out, plus the music composition that you choose. Very professional. Great job!
Thanks so much! I have been working on my editing. Thanks for noticing. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
For me, it is the feel and craftsmanship of the pen and the way the ink gets laid down on the paper, I love seeing that wet line of ink all the various qualities of the ink appear before my eyes.
That is a wonderful addition! The craftsmanship of the pen is a great point!
Great video, Hemingway . I have now started a journal on my photography explorations, now that I'm shooting film again. Thanks.KB
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it!
This video is pure poetry! The scenery, the music and the narration! I wish it was longer! You keep outdoing yourself. Thank you for this stunning video!
Thank you, Judy! I am so glad that you enjoyed it. It means a lot to me. Thank you!
When I was a kid (9 ?) , inspired by B&W movies on TV, all of that comes pretty close to why I was interested in "real ink pens". I wanted that wet ink on paper and finality, no erasor. That was how I got my first. And I loved that pen.
Later, when I became an exclusive FP user, in my late teens, the reasons were much different. It was just so much more practical and comfortable. My pens were simple and cheap. But unlike pencils they wrote strong lines for hours without pressure, and unlike ballpoints they always wrote, on any paper and support, every time. Only practical reasons.
Then, about 16-17 years ago, I found I couldn't buy ink at my usual stationary shops anymore, and my three working pens, plastic Parker Vectors, were becoming worn out, so went online and discovered the world of pen nuts and became one myself. It probably helped that by that time I had become older and had "disposable pocket money".
Wonderful Journey, Thanks for checking in. it is always a pleasure hearing from you!
‘Not the case for fountain pens ?’ - Their addiction may lead us to bankruptcy 😉
My obsession started out of the blue 3 years ago and I’ve bought 50-60 fountain pens in this period. Thankfully, I’ve switched to buying inexpensive ‘value for money’ pens these days (like Indian Ebonite pens) and I’m safe !
Well chosen. Ebonite pens from India are amazing! India makes so many amazing things. FPR, Ranga, Krishna Inks, Ayush paper. All brilliant! All that best.
Beautiful video, thank you ❤
Thank you so much! I am glad that you enjoyed it.
In a time when everyone seems focused on sustainability and environmentally friendly products, I always remind people that a fountain pen is infinitely better for the environment and way more sustainable than a disposable pen. I find it ironic that very passionate environmentalists often use disposable pens. When the pen runs out, they throw it away! When my pen runs out, I refill it. My great grandchildren may use the same pens I’m using today to write and draw on a daily basis. Just a thought to share with others.
An excellent point! Thanks so much! Nice hearing from you.
@Steven...very much so. Alas, I've had to tell my students that whilst we may not win the schools 'dead pen society' collection competition (run by another teacher), we in fact are winners on the basis I will not be adding to the collection, other than the never ending cycle of whiteboard pens.
Beyond that, I've found that some of the students have become interested in the writing process, whereas otherwise most are into typing if they like 'writing' at all. Unfortunately, writing is typically seen as antiquated or at best mundane by most.
A marvelous study of art & poetry, way beyond my simpler life. Years ago I discovered the Schaefer fountain pen, Hobby Lobby coupon knocked it down to$6, I can try this! Did so, fine nib too much like a good ball point, wide nib needed an artist to do the strokes justice, medium nib felt just right. Fiddled with it, played with strokes, alphabet styles, some simple mechanical schematics. I am not a disciplined scholar, but had fun as an amateur. I live in California's Central Valley, Kids all live 4 to 5 hrs north & south, we travel abit. This I truly enjoy, (driving my wife nuts is just icing on the cake). When we stop for a break , have a meal at the roadside diner, I flip the paper place mat, break out my pen, and write the first verse of "16 Tons" sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford. The Wait Staff is usually amazed to see one writing with a fountain pen. I leave the verse along with my tip, given a chance to talk with the server I'll explain the history, '30s depression, Company stores and company scrip practices, tell them they need to google the song, still covered by current Pop Singers, and then after this they need to talk with their grandparents (maybe make an interested bond?). I figure I'm famous in a lot break rooms up and down Calif. and a few out of state, all on a cheap fountain pen and a self-taught style. I think a true calligrapher would probable laugh his fanny off, but I feel I'm 'Planting Seeds'. Bill B., Tulare Co. Orange Groves.
This is wonderful. Thank for sharing your story with me! Thanks for the kind words and welcome to the world of fountain pens.
What a beautiful and poetic way to express your love for fountain pens!
Thank you so much for this.
Thank you so much for watching!
And for the kind words.
Another great video. I really enjoyed this beautifully poetic tribute to fountain pens.
Thank you so much, My Friend!
Sketching with fountain pens expands all the shapes and expressions that can be created in doing ART with fountain pens.
Hear, hear! Excellent Point!
Great beautiful presentation with poetry, music, images of ink, paper and fountain pens.
Bravo.....who could ask for anything more. Well done!
Thank you very much!
One of the best videos on the subject Hemingway. If I may add my experience with the adoption of fountain pens, I would state that the pleasure of the act itself, of expressing one's thoughts by placing ink using a magnificent writing instrument is immeasurably pleasureable. I shall not go into its therapeutic qualities for the mind, what I'll emphasize is that I occasionally commemorate an important achievement or acquisition with one. For example, when I acquired a very rare book on Pliny the Younger's influence on Renaissance Italian art I got myself an exquisite Parker with a silver/gold guilloche pattern. This alone betokens how great I feel about both.
Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing your perspective. That is a wonderful way to celebrate. All the best!
Nicely done and inspiring! I like your choice of background music and all the good close-ups of writing.
In the outdoor writing scene towards the end, I couldn’t help but notice the sticker on your hand which I am assuming was given to you by your daughter. 😊
Hello Gail! Yes! Daddy stickers are all over me, my phone case, pretty much everything! I am so glad that you enjoyed this video. Thank you!
You are a poet and a gentleman. Thank you for this well crafted ode to the fountain pen world.
Thank you so much!
This video is truly your masterpiece! Not only to you capture the pen but the inks, which makes one ask “Which is greater,the pen or the ink”? You have a very nice handwriting!
Thank you very much, Liz! I appreciate it!
This was lovely! Eloquently persuasive!
Thank you very much! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the Cognoscenti!!!
Just found this channel yesterday, and I am hooked! I love your passion for this niche but beautiful hobby we all share. Such a beautiful and lovingly made video. Write on!
Thank you Jack! Welcome!
Thank you very much for making poetry while talking about stylography and for doing it with such elegance and beauty. A delicious video, very well done and perfectly accompanied by wisely selected music.
Thank you very much, Santiago! I greatly appreciate the kind words! I am glad that you enjoyed it.
Good job in conveying the romance and joy of writing with a fountain pen in this video! ❤
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
Excellent case made! It shows you put a lot of thought and effort into it. It came out beautifully and was a pleasure to watch (and especially listen). I loved it.
Thanks so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
Excellent video HJ, pure poetry !!!
Thanks Gino! That means a lot!
A wonderful tribute to fountain pens. Excellent work. I loved it.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it Barry!
Thank you for this lovely and poetic video. I love writing with my fountain pens and your channel is a great place to get inspired!
Thank you very much! That’s what I had hope for. Happy to help.
Such an enjoyable and relaxing video!!!! I ask myself often why fountain pens? Especially since I left mine behind back in high school and didn't pick one up again until after age 50. I remember being frustrated with the gel pens running out of ink too quickly ... wondering if there was one I could just refill with ink lol. I had memories of difficulties keeping my old fountain pen writing back in the day. But then, once I found Brian Goulet's Fountain Pen 101 series I got the confidence to pick up a fountain pen again ... knowing lots of tips and tricks existed for cleaning and maintaining them that I never knew about. And now ... I could never look back because the ink color choices, the smoothness of the writing experience and the nib options will always keep me happier with my writing which is almost equal to breathing in my life. If fountain pens didn't exist I'd still be a pen, paper, notebook and color person ... I was this way even as a small child with my child sized desk and seeking colored pencils, paper and all things related ... I had alphabet stampers at age 5. But I sure am glad fountain pens do exist and pen friends who share the joy!!!!!
Here, here! The community is one of the best things about this hobby! Thanks so much for watching. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. This one was so much fun to make. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you!
Working in the medical field I have always been required to write with specific ballpoint, permanent blue and black ink. When I wasn’t working I was always drawn to other colors. Finding our beloved hobby has given me peace and artistic expression that I needed. Thanks for this video. You summed it up perfectly-pen, ink, and paper. What website do you recommend for Indian pens?
Thanks so much! I am glad that you enjoyed this. I am still exploring pens from India. Fountain Pen Revolution has many. Peyton Street has Ranga. Thanks!
Amazingly done, the online sales of every store just went up for 90% !!!!
Thank you very much! I am so glad that you enjoyed it.
Truely an amazing piece of work. This video gave me goosebumps and made me feel very gratefull that we can enjoy these beautiful writing instruments.
Wow! Thanks very much! I am so glad that you enjoyed it. I had so much fun making it. Thanks so much for watching! We are fortunate to have such a wonderful hobby and to share it with great people. Stop by again soon.
I love this video. It captures the age of the art of writing and the elegance of the pen scratching against the stationary letterhead. The ink flows smoothly and wet as thoughts are put down on paper with memories documented on the page. Great video HJ. It was a great video.
Thank you so much, John! Thank you!
This is beautiful. I'm so happy to have found your channel.
Thank you so much! I am happy to have you here.
Thanks for this poetic and even sensual presentation. It's quite convincingly.
Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Thank you. Such a lovely, contemplative, calm way to ease me into the weekend.
Thank you very much, Pamela! I appreciate it very much.
Fantastic and beautiful work. Thank you so much. I enjoyed your video!
Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate it!
Beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful video. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching and for being here!
Loved it!!! Thank you, good sire!
I am so glad. Thank you so much.
Beautiful
Thank you!
Beautiful video, I have converted three ballpoint pen users to the joy of fountain pens. All three are in agreement that never again we’ll they use a ballpoint!
Nice! Well done! I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Hi. This was Perfection 🤗 Cheers.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Beautiful video.😊
Thank you!
You’re a poet, HJ!
Thank you!
Definitely best video ever! Wow!
Thank you, Ana! That is so kind!
@@HemingwayJones , as a newbie fountain pen lover, your channel has been a treasure trove of information. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Not being kind, just honest. 😊
@@anarodriguez1787 That means so much to me. Thank you so much! You never know how a video will be received, so feedback, especially kind feedback is always touching and motivating. Thank you!
@@HemingwayJones you are most welcome. Looking forward to more amazing content!
So much to explore in this hobby! I always enjoy your choices and flair. Completely off the subject of fountain pens ... what brand is the blue & white striped shirt that you're wearing at one point in the video. It has a pocket. A button down with a pocket is my favorite daily shirt and those seem ridiculously difficult to find.
Hello David! Thanks for watching! That is a J Press Oxford shirt University Stripe. Love those so much! Thanks for noticing.
It wasn't till I started using fountain pens that I realized that ballpoints put down such a blotchy, skipping, uneven, hard-to-control, ugly line. If you are perfectly happy with your 19¢ BiC, think twice before switching, or you may find yourself, like me, buying fountain pens that cost $190. Yes, that's a thousand times more expensive. And believe me, my spending falls around the midddle of the range in this community.
So true! Spot on advice and insight, as always!
This is like pen porn and I have always enjoyed writing and dabbling in nicer, much less expensive pens. I find myself being drawn in to this horribly complex world of nibs, pens, ink, and paper. I don’t know if I like a firm or flexible nib yet, I have no idea if I should buy a new pen or an older pen. Trying to decide a color of ink is almost overwhelming as are the paper choices. I have decided to buy a pen every month from different brands and just start exploring this beautiful hobby and passion. Thank you for this beautifully done video.
Haha! Thanks so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed it! That sounds like an interesting plan. Keep checking in with me and let me know how it is coming along. All the best!
@@HemingwayJones do you have a service or a subscription model allows people like me to jump in headfirst. You have all the knowledge of someone who could look back and make suggestions on what Pens you should’ve bought first. I would happily sign up for a service like this.
You can join the channel here and that gives you a lot of access to me. I would be happy to help! Www.TH-cam.com/HemingwayJones/join
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Beautiful video! Inspiring really. What was that thick book you were using at 5.57?
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words and I am glad this resonated with you. That is my journal. It is handmade by Bottega Obscura. I have done videos on them, if you want more information. Thanks so much!
I used a fountain pen when i was in primary school before they invented the modern ink pen. The writing does look much nicer and stylish, but it's awful if you are left handed like me. You end up rubbing wet ink everywhere as ink takes a while to dry.
It is such a challenge for left handed people. One would need to change their hand position to straight up and down. That’s how one would avoid it but it take practice to change and ballpoints make it easier. It’s sad that it is a struggle. I wish there were instantaneously drying ink. They have fast drying, but from what I hear, not fast enough. My mom managed to change the way she writes and used them without issue. It’s a struggle. All the best and thanks for watching.
You fooled me . . . I almost thought you're the 21st c. Robert Burns!
Thanks so much! If only! Aspirational! Thanks.
At the 1:10 mark. The pens above your hand, the marble ones. What brand is that ? thank you ! Love the channel.
Thank you so much! I think those are Esterbrooks if you are referring to the ones at the top. I am going through my entire collection in a few weeks. Thanks so much for the kind words!
I really enjoyed your video. especially at the little sticker on your hand. I’m sure your daughter gave you 😊
@ time stamp 11:52 minutes I think … 🤔
Haha! Yes! Daddy Stickers! They are all over my phone too.
Being a nib and bottle man myself for quite some time, I have to say your video does full justice to the hobby. I’d be curious to know your thoughts on different kinds of feeds for pens. My knowledge of feeds is very poor. One thing I do know, however: stay away from Sailor pens - an abomination to the hobby is Sailor.
Thanks so much! I am glad that you enjoyed it. I have been speaking more about feeds lately. Sorry about your experience with Sailor. I have a 1911L and it’s brilliant. Stop by again soon.
Fountain paeans!
Love this comment! Thank you!
If your could only keep one to use for the rest of your life ? Which one and why ?
Hello and thanks for the great question. Right now, it would be the MB Egyptomania. It is so fun, I love the theme, and it has an amazing nib.
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Thanks! Hope all is well.