What is your latest pen acquisition?

[PenInvestigations]

I recently bought two pens, but the most recent pen to arrive is the Karas Kustoms Fountain K Gray with a titanium nib, and I am IN LOVE https://www.peninvestigations.com/ho...oms-fountain-k

[Bibliophile]

A TWSBI AL in Rose with a broad nib. I find the section more slippery than I would like, and I don't love transparent caps, but otherwise I like the pen quite a bit.

[VertOlive]

“What, gloss came instead of matte? “

Precisely.

[VertOlive]

My favorite pen died during a “dog crisis” under the dining room table. The custom nib was trashed and enamel chipped off the clip. I tried to live without it for four days. Just ordered another one, thank Heaven for the humble, completely replaceable black Safari.

Argh! Pen arrived, but they sent the wrong pen. Sigh. Trying another vendor after calling and asking for a photo of the actual pen…

GACK! This just happened again with a second vendor. Changing tactics and ordering a black Al-Star instead…

[Empty_of_Clouds]

Latest? A Franklin Christoph Model 02 'Intrinsic' in solid cinnamaroon. Was a slight problem with the cap which they are sorting out, so it will be a couple of weeks before I can show pictures. Ordered it with a second Nagahara fine CI nib. Plus I ordered a music nib which I have installed on one of my other custom pens - it's a lot of fun to use, though currently being tested with a cartridge's worth of Waterman black ink. Colours to go later!

The other pen I am waiting on is an oversize Ambassador in a woodgrain material and sporting a (supposedly) flexy #3 nib. Bit expensive for me, but thought I'd take a risk.

[Radonactionservices]

A TWSBI AL in Rose with a broad nib. I find the section more slippery than I would like, and I don't love transparent caps, but otherwise I like the pen quite a bit.

I like the ALR specifically for that reason, however, it isn’t good for longer writing sessions.


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[Bibliophile]

I like the ALR specifically for that reason, however, it isn’t good for longer writing sessions.


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I've actually been curious about that, specifically. Is the section of ALR significantly less slippery? And, if you don't mind my asking, why isn't it good for long writing sessions -- the section, the weight, or something else? I'm debating between getting an ECO in Transparent Blue or 580 ALR in Navy. I know I love the ECOs, but I prefer the color of the ALR.

[grainweevil]

“What, gloss came instead of matte? “

Precisely.

My favorite pen died during a “dog crisis” under the dining room table. The custom nib was trashed and enamel chipped off the clip. I tried to live without it for four days. Just ordered another one, thank Heaven for the humble, completely replaceable black Safari.

Argh! Pen arrived, but they sent the wrong pen. Sigh. Trying another vendor after calling and asking for a photo of the actual pen…

GACK! This just happened again with a second vendor. Changing tactics and ordering a black Al-Star instead…

If these things are connected and you're trying to get a matte black Safari, it's not technically "black". Yes it is, of course, but as far as Lamy's concerned it's Umbra, also sometimes referred to as Charcoal. You might have better luck looking for that. Certainly specifying the Safari 017 should get it, assuming you find a vendor who can read labels!

[Radonactionservices]

I like the ALR specifically for that reason, however, it isn’t good for longer writing sessions.


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I've actually been curious about that, specifically. Is the section of ALR significantly less slippery? And, if you don't mind my asking, why isn't it good for long writing sessions -- the section, the weight, or something else? I'm debating between getting an ECO in Transparent Blue or 580 ALR in Navy. I know I love the ECOs, but I prefer the color of the ALR.

The ribbed is certainly a lot less slippery. I tend to grasp my pens tighter than most, so I find my finger and thumb a little indented. In terms of long term writing, I find the 580 ALR a bit tiring. Not sure if it is the balancing (I tend to cap my pens as I’ve crushed / lost several caps accidentally) or just the design. It also could be the diameter. It is better than an Eco, however, as I prefer a little more freedom in my grip.

I have a 700 Vac and it seems to be a better long-term writer, if you’re into that type of filling system. It does hold an incredible amount of ink.

[kulnet]

My latest was an Eberhard Faber Permapoint. Love it.

[scrivelry]

A Kaweco sport with italic nib from Fountain Pen Hospital. It was such a great experience I am trying to figure out the exact best place to post about it. And the pen is nice, too.

[VertOlive]

My favorite pen died during a “dog crisis” under the dining room table. The custom nib was trashed and enamel chipped off the clip. I tried to live without it for four days. Just ordered another one, thank Heaven for the humble, completely replaceable black Safari.

Argh! Pen arrived, but they sent the wrong pen. Sigh. Trying another vendor after calling and asking for a photo of the actual pen…

GACK! This just happened again with a second vendor. Changing tactics and ordering a black Al-Star instead…

If these things are connected and you're trying to get a matte black Safari, it's not technically "black". Yes it is, of course, but as far as Lamy's concerned it's Umbra, also sometimes referred to as Charcoal. You might have better luck looking for that. Certainly specifying the Safari 017 should get it, assuming you find a vendor who can read labels!

Oh, I already have the pen, but had trashed it in a fall and was looking to replace it. For whatever reason, no amount of my being specific got me the pen I wanted. Twice. But the Al-Star arrived and I’m content.

[fountainpenkid]

Lamy Ideos! Will do a review once it arrives.

[stevekolt]

Franklin Christoph Model 20 Marietta in Blue Diamondcast with an HP Steel Fine S.I.G nib. My second Model 65 Stabilis in Classic Black with a Nagahara Fine C. Italic nib should be here on Monday

[markiv]

Couple of interesting German pens - 144 with BBB nib and Pelikan 140 Grey

[Radonactionservices]

Couple of interesting German pens - 144 with BBB nib and Pelikan 140 Grey

A 144 with a piston filler? Never seen one of those before. Super cool!


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[markiv]

Yep - this is the vintage celluloid model; back then 14X line was piston filled.

[christof]

congrats!
grey pelikan 140 are quite hard to find. is this a steel nib !?!

[markiv]

congrats!
grey pelikan 140 are quite hard to find. is this a steel nib !?!

Yep - CN nib. Such a brilliant writer and reiterates non-gold nibs can be equally good.
Barrel end has Export inscription I believe.

[Radonactionservices]

Yep - this is the vintage celluloid model; back then 14X line was piston filled.

Fascinating. Is it a larger diameter, more like a 146, or skinny like the 144?


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