/fa/ - Fashion

>>8342865
>I believe that the pen is an accessory that is just as important as any other

just because you believe it doesn't make it true you aspie

I like fountain pens but I'd never buy one because my handwriting is five-year old-tier.

>>8342865
How do I into a nib pen that won't be a mess in a demanding work environment?
> heat changes
> vibration
> stored at all angles
also, cheaper is better
I like the result of using a fine or ball nib calligraphy pen, but that would destroy my shirts.
> something "tech core" would fit with my occupation

>>8342880
still makes for an interesting thread imo

>>8342894
OP here, had the same problem when I was starting university, was located in a hot + humid location to boot, and had a student's budget. What worked for me was Lamy Safari with a fine point nib filled with Lamy proprietary ink, this combination ensured that the pen would never leak. Amazon has the best pricing but take a look at Lamy's selection here

http://www.lamyusa.com/fountain_main_safari.php

>>8342865
I too have collected pens, though I've not been as serious about it as in years previous, as my written work has tapered off for the moment and I'm doing more work with a computer.

This is what I've had inked for the past month or so. The platinum version makes for something more easily carried around than the gold.

A good pen is one of those forgotten accouterments as far as such items are discussed on /fa/, though it's heartening to see on those EDC threads that some still carry something with which to write, even if it's just some disposable pilot gel - which is a look in itself (practical, no nonsense ,/g/).

Montblancs in general I'll be honest are pocket jewelry, and thought they can look nice I much prefer my Pelikans for actual writing.

>>8342915
> Dear Diary,
> Today, OP wasn't a fag.
Thanks OP, I'll probably pic one up, I dig the style.

>>8342894
I will recommend Lamy as well, but I don't like the safari ones for technical reasons.
They are by all accounts sturdy and all, very good for school (that was their purpose and probably their main market), but if you want something "techy" look at the Lamy 2000.

The design itself is something really special (designed in the 60's or 70's - the only pen that holds an exhibit at MOMA, since whenever it was created and won some art award). It's very well made and easily maintained.

Though I have German made pens that cost many, many times more than it, I find that it's really much more practical and "usable" than other pens I have, because fuck screwing caps on and off and on and off. Besides being a click on/off cap, the pen is actually designed to not dry out immediately with the cap off - good for lectures I suppose.

>>8343182
I think I'm going to get the all-star, only a few bucks more for an aluminum body vs plastic.

>>8343193
Whoops, misspelled lamy
It's not the pen, it's the retarded user.

I'm curious, what does OP think of my pen of choice? It's a discontinued Rotring 600 ballpoint. I like the machinist aesthetic, since I am one.

>>8343218
nice pen
shitty, overplayed to death by neckbears watch strap pattern

>>8342865
I just use a muji one, use an ink syringe to drain and dispose the muji water ink with clumps in it, flush with hot water. Then I replace with Parker quink. It's readily available. I experimented with a dark green black month black ink but it hurt my eyes after awhile and went back to boring old blue black same ink all other cheap pens use

Blue black just means when diluted the fuck out of it you'll see it's just a shit load of blue to make "black" ie dip a pen in water and look

>>8343197
>only a few bucks more for an aluminum body vs plastic.
have fun denting and scratching the shit out of it unless you baby it and keep it in little pouch
plastic>alum with thin paint

>>8343228

The only reason I still use that pattern is because an old guy came up to me once and started talking about James Bond because of it.

>>8343239
>tfw you can tell it's the real sieg because you can remember that god damn scalpel-looking muji pen he mentions when this thread comes around once in a blue moon

I tried looking for it but the store I went to didn't have it.

>quink
I don't know how you stand it. I can't read my old student days writings because most of them were written with fadey blue quink. Do I really need to read that stuff? Nah. Still, I don't like the idea that it has just faded. Maybe I just diluted it far too much.

>>8343197
I have an all-star in silver. I really like it and since it's not painted the scratch don't show.

>>8343218
I have never been a fan of the way Rotring ballpoints and mech. pencils have the lead/ink cartridge sleeve extend beyond the barrel in that little point on the end. I feel they could be slightly tapered. But this model and ones like it are high quality yet very durable which is important because it means you don't have to baby it around to avoid scratches and dents or staining wood/lacquer etc.

Still giving recommendations if anyone wants to post a fit/edc and price range

>>8343521

The new 600 ballpoints are tapered like a pleb pen. The reason for the little snout on the old ones is because they started off as a technical pen that'd be used with straightedges and other drafting tools.

>>8342865
w2c?

>>8343700
graf von fabercastell

>>8343240
eh, I'll have to think on it
I tend to like to look of things as the acquire scratches and wear
good point none the less

>>8342865
I currently use a Pentel p205 pencil and a Pentel Sterling Executive ballpoint pen. I'm a fan of mechanical pencils & ballpoints (rather than fountain).

I think these are really babbys first pen though. Would you recommend any brands/models to upgrade to?

>>8342865
>tfw left handed
>love fountain pens if it didn't just make my writing look like little blocks of blue

>>8342865
Autismo.
Off topic.
Shitposting.

Hand made this : ))

wish I still had access to a lathe ; ((

I've been looking for a new pen/pencil set. I like the look & price range (about $50 a piece) of a Cross Century II, but I try to avoid the whole made in china. Any other recommendations?

>>8342865
I have a matte black Fischer Space Pen for everyday writing and on the go journaling.

I also have a a stainless steel and ebony inlaid Schaeffer fountain pen I do for letters, serious journaling, and for fun of course.

I dig them both but the Space Pen has become my go to and people always ask where I got it from.

/thread

>>8342865
$5

Must not look too flashy and needs reliable writing action

>>8345972
Get a cheap Chinese fountain pen or ball point from ebay, most are below $5.

So far they all are reliable, the hard part is finding one that looks good.

>>8345964

you know you can own more than one pen right? I'd recommend it actually.

w2c a simple fountain pen that will not make me look like an autist so I can cop this mad sailor-core ink

I want a pen and notepad combination that will make me seem complicated and mysterious to passing deepshit grils.
What do I cop?

>>8346054
>wrong pic

>>8343239
>dat disgusting fucking muji ink

Great pen but such shit ink to pair with it

>>8345212
bump on this

fountain pen recommendations?

>>8346042
you rly back m8?

>>8343246
that should have made u stop wearing it

can i borrow your pen, anon?

>>8346059
damn thats a nice ink review

>>8345212
>>8346110
This is tough because there are not a lot of Cross lookalikes, and the pen&pencil competitors produced by Parker, Sheaffer, etc. are also no longer produced in the USA. I own a vintage Cross Century Classic set produced in the USA. Check out eBay for New Old Stock (vintage sets that have not been opened from their original packaging and were acquired as part of store clearance) Cross sets, I think this would be your best bet

>>8344093
What price range and how large are your hands and what kind of aesthetic are you looking for? If you like the P205, the Staedtler 925 and Rotring 500 pencils are both excellent.

>>8345972
For just $5 Pilot G2 while mundane is still your best bet. When I travel and need a cheap but good ballpoint that can be thrown around I carry a Lamy Noto which matches your description exactly but costs a bit more. $14.50 on Amazon but it's worth it

http://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Noto-Silver-White-Ballpoint/dp/B003H7QJY4/ref=pd_sim_op_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NZ7S01WH7Y997D2VNFA

>>8346054
Is that your pic? What pen did you use for that? Generally those shading qualities won't come out unless you have an italic nib which usually will run you a fair amount of money if you are not interested in cheap flimsy stuff. How much do you have to spend?

>>8346201
Price point, aesthetic preferences?

while we're talking about pens, do any of you carry notebooks? field notes and all that?

>>8346354
muji a4 all day everyday

>>8346346
That's disappointing. I really enjoyed the many shades of blue... I would not want to spend over $80 for a fountain pen. Design wise, something simple is preferred.

>>8346385
No worries it can be done. Lamy makes 1.9mm italic nibs for the Safari fountain pen and these are quite good. You will want to order a spare nib unit and the pen itself, both of which should cost around total $40 or so

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lamy+safari

http://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Refills-Steel-Replacement-Accessory/dp/B004DK5LXO/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1402555002&sr=1-4&keywords=lamy+nib

>>8342880

someone enjoys something you don't

>they must be mentally handicapped

>>8346405
eh... not to be rude, but I can't seem to bring myself to liking the Safari. Seems to bulky and the clip is weird imo

>>8346420
Take a look at the TWSBI line of pens, they come standard with a 1.5mm stub nib option (specify if you order) that will give you plenty of shading and run from $50 up. I do not own any of these pens so I cannot personally vouch for their QC but they have been well received thus far by pen enthusiasts.

http://www.twsbi.com/category.php?id_category=5

>>8344127

iktf

looking to get a pack of pilot g-tec-c

those look pretty good among the pens that won't smudge because im leftie

>>8346533
Oh hey I didn't know those existed, they're probably exactly what I'm looking for.

>not using kilometricos

>>8344127
>>tfw left handed
There's one company that makes a small line of inks that are specially formulated for left handers - ultra fast quick drying inks.
Look up the Noodlers "Bernanke" series, I think there's 3 or 4 colors.

Is penspinning effay?

>>8348263
don't try with fountain and permanent ink

I'd spend more on pens but I always seem to lose them or get them stolen so i just stick with cheap pens..

>>8348298
and pencils

>>8348256
Thanks man! I've checked it out and seems cool, might try to order some. I loved writing with a fountain pen, just not the smearing and illegibility that came along with it

>>8348263

caran d'ache revamped their inkwell line
I guess this one was formally "Blue Sky"?

>RIP "Blue Night"

>>8348301
>maymay pencils from the pencil world
you drink that hype son!

I'm using a Parker Vector

Stainless steel, thin, has some weight, around the $20 mark and simple.

>>8342865
I use this mofo

w2c cheap pen with 1.5 stub nib

>>8346042
who said i only owned one pen

the muji's not even my favorite. The Noodler's is probably the best, but its ugly and scratchy.

>>8352741
get a chinnese pen

I got like 10 1.5mm nib pens

The red and clack is darker irl

>>8346059
Bump for interest

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