Writing instruments

Freddy are those nemosines standard international or propriatary? Also how does the .6 or .8 stub compare to the 1.1 stubs from the likes of a twsbi or lammy?

Freddy are those nemosines standard international or propriatary?  Also how does the .6 or .8 stub compare to the 1.1 stubs from the likes of a twsbi or lammy?

cvandyke, they definitely use standard international cartridges.  As far as line variation, I was quite surprised when I did the quick writing sample seen here.  Even though I used the three different nibs, I wrote TWSBI each time to try to compare apples to apples.  Admittedly, the Nemosines were just dipped and the TWSBI was filled but, even so, I was rather surprised to see not that much difference among the three.  

I usually find the Nemosine nibs quite comfortable to write with right out of the box though, as with most new nibs, one might want to flush the pen before first use to get rid of any residual machining oils. I did not find that a problem with either of these two.

Freddy, here is the TWSBI Eco that I purchased for my wife. Goulet Pens was already out of stock so I ordered direct from TWSBI.











This nib definitely writes very smoothly right out of the box. I'm very pleased with it and my wife is excited to take notes with it at church on Sunday.

SharpSpine, Brian, the pen looks really sharp with the Pilot Iroshizuku Kosumosu ink in it.  I'd love to know what kind of reaction she'll get from the folks at church, if they have an opportunity to see it.  May she use it in the best of health.

For those that were born right of mind, International Lefthanders day is quickly approaching on the 13 August. I use a fountain pen regularly and almost exclusively, contrary to urban myth let left handers can not use fountain pens.

I 'm a underwriter, find use a fountain to be more comfortable then using a ball points. Ball points tend to need more pressure to write, a fountain pen requires little pressure.

Any left handers want to share their experiences good or bad about using a fountain pen?

For those that were born right of mind, International Lefthanders day is quickly approaching on the 13 August. I use a fountain pen regularly and almost exclusively, contrary to urban myth let left handers can not use fountain pens.

I 'm a underwriter, find use a fountain to be more comfortable then using a ball points. Ball points tend to need more pressure to write, a fountain pen requires little pressure.

Any left handers want to share their experiences good or bad about using a fountain pen?

That would be interesting and add to the knowledge base here.

I went through a pretty intense fountain pen period a few years ago, and I still use them as my primary writing instruments. I just don't have much urge to acquire new ones. Though the new Pelikan amethyst demonstrator is tempting...

The jewel of my collection is my blue Pelikan M600, with a hand-ground italic nib from Richard Binder. Sadly, it looks like Richard is no longer doing sales or restoration over the 'net.

I've also got an old Cross lever-fill pen with a flexible nib - very fun to write with. It's a user-grade peace, and the plating on the cap is rubbing off, but that's fine, I always intended to use it. I have a Vac-U-Matic that I can't use currently because it fell and bent the nib. Gotta get that repaired.

DapperDragon, you have some really nice pieces! Any chance of some photographs?

I love using both vintage and new pens and always have at least a few inked up, mostly with fun colors now that I'm retired.

DapperDragon, you have some really nice pieces! Any chance of some photographs?

I love using both vintage and new pens and always have at least a few inked up, mostly with fun colors now that I'm retired.

Sure, I'll try to take some tonight. I was hoping to photograph some soap and yoyos anyway.

DapperDragon, you have some really nice pieces!  Any chance of some photographs?

I love using both vintage and new pens and always have at least a few inked up, mostly with fun colors now that I'm retired.

Sure, I'll try to take some tonight. I was hoping to photograph some soap and yoyos anyway.

Excellent! Looking forward to the yo-yos as well as the pens.