I've probably had the most fun with this fountain pen out of all the one's I own. I love the black lacquer body, the super fine nib, the elongated and curvy line it possesses. I hold this pen a little differently than my other fountain pens. This is a great pen for number work, or for writing music or for detailed illustration. It's
The Sailor HighAce Neo is a neat little pen, and for about $15, I'd say it's a great one to start out with. First, you should know that this is extremely lightweight. I can not think of another pen that is lighter. I believe the Varsity weighs more than this pen. (The Varsity is a disposable fountain pen at about $3). We ordered the
What a fancy name. Ambre De Birmanie It certainly matches the lovely hue of this ink. Here's a page from a Moleskine. You'll see I wrote in many different styles and even doodles. You can get a good sense for how the ink looks and behaves. All the testing in these photos was done with a Lamy Safari Medium Nib. This will be a
My husband, Victor, has a signature pen. It's his Cross Affinity Fountain Pen in Crimson Red. This is a new model, out only since September 2009, but it's a great little fountain pen. Cross' fountain pens have vastly improved over the years and Pelikan makes some of their nibs. He uses a fine nib. And he keeps it stocked with
I use pretty inks in my fountain pens. I only use black or blue ink if, for some reason, it's absolutely required. I think using colored inks are a good reflection of your personality. I use a few inks by Diamine, a British ink manufacturer. Here's what the Pumpkin looks like: For some reason my LAMY Safari in magenta dribbles ink out
A fountain pen is a wonderful writing instrument. If you are someone that seems to be purchasing and trying out new pens all the time, then you'll likely love writing with a fountain pen. Since I discovered them, I no longer reach for a ballpoint; I no longer use a gel pen and I no longer love felt tips. The fountain pen has improved my
I write with a fountain pen about 90% of the time. Why? My handwriting looks better I don't have a 'death grip' on the pen like I do with a ball point It truly is easier to write with It makes writing more enjoyable It seems that in the pen aisles (my favorite aisle) of today's office supply stores the focus is on ink. Do you
