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Beautiful shading with Parker Quink Blue Black on Tomoe River paper. [should read "but still will keep", not "with", demonstrating that errors are only visible after publication]. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn18641.jpgDSCN1864A bit of Keats, to show the beautiful shading. Parker Quink Blue-Black ink with Tomoe River paper. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1852.jpgDSCN1852My work here is done.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1864.jpgDSCN1864A bit of Keats to show the shading. Parker Quink Blue-black on Tomoe River paper. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rscn1868.jpgRSCN1868https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rscn1863.jpgRSCN1863Still lots of mileage in this nib.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rscn1861.jpgRSCN1861I had to hold a torch in one hand while holding the camera in the other. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1855.jpgDSCN1855Parker Junior Duofold2023-04-26T12:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2021/02/13/inky-pursuits-some-non-fountain-pen-tinkerings/2021-02-17T18:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2021/02/06/inky-pursuits-some-notebook-tales/2024-05-11T16:30:37+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2021/01/26/a-few-thoughts-on-the-leonardo-furore-arancio-fountain-pen/2021-10-10T06:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2021/01/16/early-thoughts-on-the-duke-bamboo-fountain-pen/2024-02-05T11:08:09+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/12/27/2020-some-of-my-fountain-pen-highlights/2021-01-05T14:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/12/13/in-the-wild-a-beginners-glossary-of-fountain-pen-terms-and-phrases/2020-12-21T19:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/12/06/early-thoughts-on-the-cross-peerless-125-quartz-blue-fountain-pen/2021-07-03T18:47:04+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/11/28/my-moonman-s5-a-brief-update/2021-09-24T07:43:39+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/11/25/early-thoughts-on-the-moonman-s5-fountain-pen/2022-10-10T21:46:31+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/11/21/the-great-bottled-ink-count/2020-11-22T05:01:09+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/11/15/inky-pursuits-november-2020/2020-11-16T13:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/11/05/fourth-anniversary-post/2020-11-17T23:39:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/10/31/the-new-year-diary-2021/2020-10-31T17:48:20+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/02/09/some-early-thoughts-on-a-modern-montblanc-meisterstuck-classique/2023-10-10T19:39:06+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/10/17/early-thoughts-on-the-faber-castell-hexo-fountain-pen/2023-09-28T18:58:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/10/10/tinkering-with-the-wing-sung-601a-fountain-pen/2020-10-14T07:32:58+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/10/04/early-thoughts-on-the-jinhao-159-fountain-pen/2020-10-06T18:20:53+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/09/27/a-look-at-the-sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-with-music-nib/2020-11-25T23:31:31+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/09/17/a-look-at-the-sailor-1911-standard-fountain-pen/2020-12-22T03:00:37+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/08/22/early-thoughts-and-some-vandalism-on-the-waterman-allure-fountain-pen/2020-10-09T13:10:26+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/08/16/currently-inked-16-august-2020/2020-08-21T17:31:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/08/15/a-look-at-the-diplomat-excellence-a-plus-fountain-pen/2020-11-14T07:25:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/08/04/early-thoughts-on-the-graf-von-faber-castell-classic-anello-fountain-pen/2023-11-28T18:47:31+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/07/25/my-aurora-88-one-year-on/2020-08-15T08:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/07/18/early-thoughts-on-the-pilot-capless-matt-black/2023-08-22T13:18:13+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/07/10/my-new-approach-to-notebooks/2020-07-23T17:03:11+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/07/02/a-look-at-the-discontinued-waterman-phileas-fountain-pen/2025-03-03T18:19:50+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/06/23/going-inside-the-wing-sung-601-fountain-pen/2020-06-26T20:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/06/19/a-new-pen-deliberation-and-a-safari-gets-a-deep-clean/2024-05-30T14:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/01/20/early-thoughts-on-the-parker-ingenuity-core-black/2024-01-28T11:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/06/17/a-clear-look-at-the-opus-88-demonstrator-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dscn3223-e1592407952101.jpgDSCN3223Opus 88 Demonstrator2025-01-22T18:45:05+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/06/12/an-overdue-look-at-the-sheaffer-300-fountain-pen/2024-06-27T16:50:18+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/06/05/a-look-at-the-online-college-cartridge-pen/2025-01-31T20:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/05/27/six-reasons-to-like-rohrer-and-klingner-salix-ink/2021-01-08T18:41:12+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/04/04/a-look-at-the-visconti-van-gogh-starry-night-fountain-pen/2020-10-29T19:19:52+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/05/22/my-lamy-safaris-and-al-stars-and-their-associations/2020-05-28T09:05:26+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/05/13/six-quality-fountain-pens-for-beginners-under-30-euros/2020-05-19T18:43:41+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/05/07/early-thoughts-on-the-sheaffer-pop-fountain-pen/2021-12-12T23:27:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/04/29/a-look-back-at-the-sheaffer-no-nonsense-fountain-pen/2026-03-12T04:26:43+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/04/23/nine-years-with-the-parker-frontier-fountain-pen/2024-03-28T09:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/04/17/my-lamy-2000-a-brief-update/2020-06-18T23:15:09+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/11/10/a-brief-encounter-with-the-montegrappa-monte-grappa-fountain-pen/2022-09-25T06:11:31+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/04/12/the-cross-apogee-fountain-pen-revisited/2024-05-09T12:56:29+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/04/09/my-lamy-2000-fountain-pen-and-i/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20150208_161240-e1586386754250.jpg20150208_161240A new broad nib brings new hope.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20140529_224644-e1586386530518.jpg20140529_224644The medium nib that my pen came with, in 2014https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20140529_224836.jpg20140529_224836Disassembled for cleaning. Over the years I probably enjoyed cleaning the pen more than writing with it. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20150725_103541.jpg20150725_103541Enjoying the Cult Pens Deep Dark Blue ink.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20161223_141846.jpg20161223_141846The classic, understated Lamy 2000 fountain pen. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20161223_145321.jpg20161223_145321Who can resist this unique design?2025-02-25T02:06:53+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/03/28/a-new-year-party-conversation/2020-03-31T11:16:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/03/21/radley-a5-notebook-a-mini-review/2020-03-23T11:21:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/02/29/early-thoughts-on-the-pilot-synergy-point-0-5-rollerball/2021-08-09T15:47:58+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/02/08/early-thoughts-on-the-platinum-curidas-fountain-pen/2025-03-03T18:12:59+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2020/02/12/the-platinum-curidas-removing-the-bump/2024-03-04T11:57:36+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/12/29/2019-some-of-my-fountain-pen-highlights/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191107_225655-1.jpg20191107_225655https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191107_185505-2.jpg20191107_185505 (2)https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_20190727_230930_566.jpgIMG_20190727_230930_566Aurora 88 in black resin with gold plated cap.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20190504_092356.jpg20190504_092356https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20190504_092240.jpg20190504_092240Montblanc Heritage 19122020-12-01T09:04:37+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/12/01/the-slops-bucket-experiment/2019-12-18T12:10:47+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/11/24/a-tribute-to-ukfountainpens/2019-11-28T07:07:07+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/11/20/a-quick-look-at-the-kaweco-perkeo-all-black-fountain-pen/2019-11-22T16:02:44+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/10/13/travelling-with-ink-pen-shopping-in-menorca/2019-10-26T10:29:01+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/10/19/early-thoughts-on-the-cross-bailey-light-fountain-pen/2021-04-10T10:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/09/22/a-pelikan-hub-round-up-london-2019/2019-09-24T15:55:37+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/09/07/some-early-thoughts-on-the-staedtler-trx-fountain-pen/2019-09-10T06:55:14+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/08/24/an-evening-with-the-other-favourites/2019-08-26T03:54:03+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/08/11/bath-time-for-the-wing-sung-601a-fountain-pen/2024-04-27T02:22:51+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/07/27/some-early-thoughts-on-the-aurora-88-fountain-pen/2025-09-30T06:38:30+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/07/14/my-italian-fountain-pen-line-up/2020-06-21T05:17:42+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/06/22/travelling-with-ink-lake-garda-revisited/2019-07-11T16:51:39+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/05/28/taking-stock-a-few-thoughts-on-the-pen-collecting-journey/2019-07-02T19:17:36+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/05/11/early-thoughts-on-the-sheaffer-prelude-cobalt-blue-fountain-pen/2024-07-18T13:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/05/01/some-early-thoughts-on-the-helix-metal-desktop-sharpener/2024-01-06T18:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/04/30/another-look-at-the-faber-castell-school-pen/2019-05-01T18:03:16+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/04/27/a-look-at-the-diplomat-excellence-a2-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dscn3555.jpgDSCN3555Unboxing. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dscn3553.jpgDSCN3553https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dscn3552.jpgDSCN3552Diplomat converter, Note the O ring on the section threads.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dscn3551-2.jpgDSCN3551 (2)Cap finial. Tough metal barrel threads.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dscn3549.jpgDSCN3549Diplomat Excellence A2 Marrakesh2019-04-30T19:06:04+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/04/07/inky-pursuits-round-up/2019-04-27T13:03:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/03/31/off-to-explore-a-new-galaxy/2019-04-03T19:14:23+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/03/16/6241/2019-04-01T21:10:07+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/03/09/on-attempting-to-score-the-currently-inked/2019-03-11T20:28:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/03/03/early-thoughts-on-the-pilot-ams-86g3-astd-fountain-pen/2019-06-21T14:20:07+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/01/12/the-new-diary-paperchase-a5-diary-day-to-a-page-review/2019-01-28T13:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/01/26/waterman-carene-marine-amber-fountain-pen-review/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/rscn3317-e1548514408324.jpgrscn3317Writing sample with Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai on Leuchtturm A5 journal paper. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/rscn3297.jpgrscn3297https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dscn3311.jpgdscn3311The boat waits patiently whilst a decision is made on ink choice. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dscn3303.jpgdscn3303Two rubber o-rings on the threads. Not sure what the removable gold ring is for. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dscn3293.jpgdscn3293Inlaid nib of the Waterman Carene, in 18k gold.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dscn3289.jpgdscn3289Waterman Carene, Marine Amber fountain pen. 2024-07-31T16:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2019/01/10/first-impressions-of-the-penbbs-355/2019-02-21T06:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/12/31/2018-some-of-my-fountain-pen-highlights/2019-01-04T14:30:21+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/12/30/some-early-thoughts-on-the-pineider-pen-filler-travelling-inkwell/2020-11-21T22:22:52+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/12/09/my-duofold-duo/2018-12-09T21:30:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/12/09/some-early-thoughts-on-the-cross-townsend-quartz-blue-fountain-pen/2021-12-22T19:43:16+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/11/29/first-impressions-of-the-new-platinum-procyon-fountain-pen/2019-01-11T10:32:17+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/11/17/a-look-at-the-montblanc-meisterstuck-no-12-fountain-pen/2024-12-08T22:40:44+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/09/16/some-silly-mistakes-with-the-faber-castell-basic-black-carbon-and-how-to-avoid-them/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rscn3112.jpgRSCN3112The screw-fit nib unit for the Faber-Castell Basichttps://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3133.jpgDSCN3133Damaged rubber grip section, cracked and slightly flared.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3115.jpgDSCN3115The wrong size converter. (This is NOT a Faber-Castell converter). https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3113.jpgDSCN3113https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3126.jpgDSCN3126Faber-Castell Loom (above) and Faber-Castell Basic, (below).2020-06-25T10:57:47+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/10/22/my-haul-from-the-london-pen-show-2018/2018-11-20T21:59:26+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/10/06/some-early-thoughts-on-the-parker-duofold-international-big-red-fountain-pen/2018-10-20T07:33:04+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/09/08/the-visconti-rembrandt-v-the-pineider-avatar-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3026-e1536428296807.jpgDSCN3026Visconti Rembrandt writing sample.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3025-e1536428185521.jpgDSCN3025Pineider Avatar writing sample with the benefit of CPR (Corn Poppy Red in this context). https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3020-e1536427735556.jpgDSCN3020Metal threads in the barrel of the Rembrandt only.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3018-e1536429622944.jpgDSCN3018Visconti Rembrant (top) and Pineider Avatar.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3016-e1536427826420.jpgDSCN3016Pineider Avater nib (left), Visconti Rembrandt nib (right)https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3010.jpgDSCN3010The Visconti cliphttps://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dscn3009-e1536427507850.jpgDSCN3009Visconti Rembrandt Twilight2025-02-21T18:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/09/02/back-to-school-with-the-stabilo-easybuddy-fountain-pen/2023-07-23T14:01:23+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/08/26/some-early-thoughts-on-the-lamy-accent-fountain-pen/2021-06-13T22:21:42+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/08/25/a-year-with-the-kaweco-perkeo/2018-08-31T01:08:03+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/08/13/mystery-pen-update-mystery-solved/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20171003_082653.jpg20171003_082653An unbranded eye-dropper fountain pen otherwise known as the Wancher Cystal, Indigo Sapphire.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dscn2975.jpgDSCN2975I bought two of these, based on their own merits, without knowing who made them.2018-08-14T06:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/07/30/another-look-at-the-wing-sung-601-fountain-pen/2022-07-28T13:35:18+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/07/14/some-early-thoughts-on-the-pelikan-m120-special-edition-green-and-black-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rscn2776.jpgRSCN2776Curlicues borrowed from an 1889 Pelikan price list.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dscn2772-e1531572975783.jpgDSCN2772Pelikan M120, special edition (2016) in green and black.2020-01-16T18:46:22+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/07/14/travelling-with-ink-pen-shopping-in-lake-garda/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dscn2341.jpgDSCN2341View of Lake Garda, from Riva on the north bank.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dscn2291.jpgDSCN2291Typical scene on Lake Gardahttps://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dscn2594-e1531603901626.jpgDSCN2594Manella, fountain pen shop, Via Mazzini 5, Verona. 2019-05-27T17:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/06/24/inky-pursuits-a-recent-round-up/2018-08-31T01:45:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/06/10/in-praise-of-the-leuchtturm-1917-a5-notebook/2018-08-31T01:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/05/26/a-look-at-the-twsbi-classic-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20171007_095723.jpg20171007_095723https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20171007_100121.jpg20171007_100121Nice looking from both ends.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rscn1505.jpgRSCN1505TWSBI Classic fountain pen2018-08-31T20:27:22+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/05/19/pineider-avatar-fountain-pen-review/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn2158.jpgDSCN2158Better than just writing "Florence" on the cap band. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rscn2029.jpgRSCN2029The long steel, Rhodium plated nib of the Pineider Avatar. After my early worries about scratching the barrel, I soon decided that the pen felt better with cap posted. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn2167.jpgDSCN2167https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn2183.jpgDSCN2183Writing sample, medium nib. Ink is Conway Stewart Tavy.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn2180.jpgDSCN2180Pineider Avatar, Lipstick Red. An object of desire. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn2173.jpgDSCN2173Pineider Avatar in gift box including samples of Pineider stationery. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn2175.jpgDSCN2175Distinctive clip in the shape of a quill.2023-09-02T09:49:11+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/05/07/a-fresh-look-at-the-lamy-studio-65-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn1972-e1525721625904.jpgDSCN1972https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rscn2015.jpgRSCN2015https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn1977-e1525720768478.jpgDSCN1977Lamy Studio 65 fountain pen, with Lamy Safari abovehttps://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dscn1969.jpgDSCN1969Unboxing. A cartridge and a converter are included.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rscn1984.jpgRSCN1984Cap forms flush fit with barrel. Also, thin cap material means a minimal step between barrel and section. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rscn1979.jpgRSCN1979The famous Lamy Studio clip.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rscn1975.jpgRSCN1975Lamy Studio 65, with soft-touch grip.2018-05-09T16:41:23+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/04/09/some-early-thoughts-on-the-montegrappa-fortuna-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dscn1894.jpgDSCN1894Montegrappa screw-fit converter included.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dscn1896.jpgDSCN1896https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dscn1897.jpgDSCN1897My writing paw.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dscn1913.jpgDSCN1913Two branded Montegrappa cartridges includedhttps://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/rscn1903.jpgRSCN1903After filling, ink pools in the patterns and lettering of the nib. Quite lovely. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/rscn1919.jpgRSCN1919https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/rscn1921.jpgRSCN1921Cap and finialhttps://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/rscn1922.jpgRSCN1922Montegrappa Fortuna fountain pen. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/rscn1933.jpgRSCN1933Enough packaging to create your own shop display. Lovely box though. 2018-04-23T11:44:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/04/02/an-easter-weekend-of-gold-frankenpens-and-mirth-rediscovering-the-parker-urban-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dscn18891.jpgDSCN1889Parker Urban mash-up. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dscn18881.jpgDSCN1888Parker Urban in brushed stainless steel with barrel from a matte black version.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dscn1888-e1522627393442.jpgDSCN1888A Parker Urban brushed stainless steel version, with the barrel from a matte black version. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dscn1887.jpgDSCN1887Parker Urban (left) and Parker Vector (right).https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dscn1889.jpgDSCN1889https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20160104_220742.jpg20160104_220742https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/rscn1881.jpgRSCN1881The Parker Urban medium nib. The groove in the housing is an ink trap if bottle-filling. 2018-08-31T12:40:40+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/03/18/some-early-thoughts-on-the-pilot-metal-falcon-sf-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1838.jpgDSCN1838Soft Fine nib, Yama-budo on Tomoe River paper. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rscn1823.jpgRSCN1823Straight after filling. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180306_122050_001.jpg20180306_122050_001The CON 70, refuelled with Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1781.jpgDSCN1781The CON 70 push button converter.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rscn1833.jpgRSCN1833Date marking on nib, for September 2017.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rscn1779.jpgRSCN1779Soft Fine nib, in 14k gold, rhodium plated.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1773.jpgDSCN1773Pilot metal Falcon, in black lacquer over steel. 2021-11-15T21:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/03/07/so-what-happens-now-another-pen-show-another-haul/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1799.jpgDSCN1799Left to right: Sheaffer Crest, Parker Junior Duofold, Pilot Falcon, eye-dropper pen from John Twiss, another un-named pen from John Twiss and a Lanbitou give-away from @fountainpensandink.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180304_121024.jpg20180304_121024The Aurora table. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180304_093219_001.jpg20180304_093219_001The venue, situated next to the River Cam.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1776.jpgDSCN1776Pilot metal Falcon with 14k Rhodium plated SF (soft fine) flexible nib. The most quill-like nib I have experienced. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1782.jpgDSCN1782A Sheaffer Crest with conical 18k bi-colour nib, for which I have the matching ball-point pen. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180304_111906.jpg20180304_111906Cambridge Pen Show, March 2018. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180304_073951.jpg20180304_073951London Kings Cross station, at 7.30 on a Sunday morning. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dscn1791.jpgDSCN1791My haul. 2018-05-24T19:08:35+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/02/25/an-admiring-look-at-the-italix-captains-commission-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1706.jpgDSCN1706Now, who shall I write to? https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1729.jpgDSCN1729From West Side Story. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1753.jpgDSCN1753From the hymn book. The words seemed appropriate. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1764.jpgDSCN1764With gift box.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1700.jpgDSCN1700Schmidt converter included. The nib and feed are friction fit. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1702.jpgDSCN1702Size 6 F nib, ground to Italic Fine by Mr Pen.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rscn1713.jpgRSCN1713Lovely detail in the cap.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1758.jpgDSCN1758The Italix Captain's Commission, with the smaller Parson's Essential above.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1707.jpgDSCN1707The Italix Captain's Commission2024-05-11T14:48:38+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/02/08/wanted-an-identity-for-this-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rscn1656.jpgRSCN1656Medium nib, gives some shading with Tavy ink. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1679.jpgDSCN1679Writing sample, with Graf von Faber-Castell Cobalt Blue on a Paperchase notebook. Words from Shakespeare, Sonnet 27.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20171003_083245-e1518130167225.jpg20171003_083245Making the Lamy Vista look small. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1647.jpgDSCN1647Disassembled. Nib and feed are friction fit.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20171003_082738.jpg20171003_082738Uncapped and inked for action. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20171003_082653-e1518129257183.jpg20171003_082653Mystery pen in box with syringe for eye-dropper filling.2023-07-29T19:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/02/03/a-look-at-the-faber-castell-e-motion-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rscn1631.jpgRSCN1631https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rscn1607.jpgRSCN1607Cap detail.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20150927_232235.jpg20150927_232235E-motion with a cap from a Safari posted. It posts well to add length without adding much weight.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1623-2.jpgDSCN1623 (2)Not you Scary. I said try several tops. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1622-2.jpgDSCN1622 (2)Faber-Castell E-motion, below a Lamy Safari, (the standard unit of pen measurement).https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rscn1617.jpgRSCN1617That nib though. :)https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn1642.jpgDSCN1642With Faber-Castell converter.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20150926_134711.jpg20150926_134711First inking. Waterman Harmonious Green. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn16131.jpgDSCN1613Faber-Castell E-motion fountain pen.2018-02-19T00:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/01/11/a-look-at-the-faber-castell-loom-fountain-pen/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dscn1510.jpgDSCN1510Loom uncapped. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dscn1522.jpgDSCN1522Adorable box of 20 Graf von Faber-Castell cartridges, in Cobalt Blue.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dscn1523.jpgDSCN1523Disassembled. The additional nib and Faber-Castell converter were from previous purchases. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dscn1527.jpgDSCN1527Loom section, showing code f7. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dscn1528.jpgDSCN1528https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dscn1530.jpgDSCN1530Faber-Castell Loom with gift box2018-02-18T19:50:00+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/01/19/a-peek-at-the-office-pen-cup/2018-01-20T04:14:27+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2018/01/04/the-new-year-diary/2018-01-09T03:49:50+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2017/07/23/kaweco-dia-2-fountain-pen-review/2024-05-11T14:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2017/12/16/travelling-with-ink-china-2017-part-2-finding-a-picasso/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rscn1161.jpgRSCN1161Picasso Pimio finial2017-12-31T17:01:51+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2017/12/28/the-pens-from-uncle/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dscn1490-2.jpgDSCN1490 (2)Writing sample from the fude nib. Ink is KWZ Azure #4. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dscn1481-3.jpgDSCN1481 (3)https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rscn1456.jpgRSCN1456Fude nib on the brushed stainless steel pen.https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dscn1467-2.jpgDSCN1467 (2)Make unknown; a souvenir pen from a mountain beauty spot. Fude nib. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rscn1489.jpgRSCN1489Trying the Hero 716, with KWZ Azure #4. A good match. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rscn1463.jpgRSCN1463Hero 716 fountain pen. https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dscn1460-2.jpgDSCN1460 (2)From left to right: 1. Hero 716 (teal); 2. Hero 329 (grey); 3. Hero 616 (burgundy); 4. Hero, black (number unknown); 5. Hero 443 chrome; 6. Brushed stainless steel pen with fude nib, make unknown; 7. Jin Rong; 8 Jin Rong.2017-12-31T15:15:48+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2017/12/31/2017-some-of-my-fountain-pen-highlights/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20170817_220846.jpg20170817_220846Sheaffer 100 translucent blue. That nib though!https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20170902_144405.jpg20170902_144405Black Parker Sonnet, with the cap from the brushed stainless steel model. "Let me not to the marriage of two pens, admit impediments."https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20170218_141102.jpg20170218_141102https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20170218_140726.jpg20170218_140726Cleo Skribent Classic Metal piston filler. Gorgeous. 2018-01-04T04:31:20+00:00monthlyhttps://rupertarzeian.com/2017/12/14/travelling-with-ink-china-2017-part-1-meeting-the-heroes/https://rupertarzeian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rscn1399.jpgRSCN1399Hero 975. 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