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Portable Fountain Pen Review - How I Improved My Traveler's Company Brass Pen
I didn't love the Traveler's Company Brass Fountain Pen when I first got it, but here's how changing the nib to a Schmidt FH241 medium replacement nib improved the experience for me! My full fountain pen review, two writing tests, and patina updates at 3 weeks and 6 months plus a size comparison with the Kaweco AL Sport and Kaweco Liliput.
Pen: www.jetpens.com/TRAVELER-S-COMPANY-BRASS-FOUNTAIN-PEN-Fine-Nib/pd/29200
Replacement nib: www.jetpens.com/Schmidt-FH241-Fountain-Pen-Nib-Medium/pd/14480
Inks I used in this video: Monteverde Olivine and Diamine Chocolate Brown.
I bought the journal covers from chicsparrow.com -- you can use my 10% off code 'laurenfairweather' for a discount (I'll make a commission that will help fund future videos if you do).
Notebooks used are the JetPens Kanso Sasshi Booklet in pocket size and the Nanami Cafe Note in B6 Slim, both Tomoe River Paper.
If you have trouble finding any of the products I mentioned or used in this video, leave a comment and I'll do my best to help you find a link if it's still available somewhere!
#journaling #fountainpens #fountainpenreview
00:00 Unboxing and Initial Thoughts
01:23 Inking It Up
02:33 Fine Nib Writing Sample
05:50 Size Comparison
07:35 3 Week Patina Update
08:50 Medium Nib Installation
10:55 Writing Comparison
13:23 6 Month Patina Update
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Notebook Size Comparison - A5, B6 Slim, A6 (and how they fit in Chic Sparrow folios!)
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My Chic Sparrow journal cover (the Fairweather folio) is now available in new sizes! Here are all of the notebooks I have that fit in the A5, B6 Slim, and A6 sizes including MD Notebook, Leuchtturm1917, Hobonichi, Archer and Olive, and Nanami Paper Cafe Note. The Chic Sparrow Fairweather cover I designed is now available in A6, B6, B6 Slim, A5, and Weekly folios in both the matching pockets (al...
Journaling in a new Traveler's Notebook!
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Journaling in a new Traveler's Notebook!
Did I Ruin It? Conditioning My Traveler's Notebook in Camel
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Did I Ruin It? Conditioning My Traveler's Notebook in Camel
My Favorite Fountain Pen - Kaweco AL Sport Review
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My Favorite Fountain Pen - Kaweco AL Sport Review
Hobonichi Weeks Planner Six Months In...
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Hobonichi Weeks Planner Six Months In...
I Finally Customized A Traveler's Notebook! Baum-Kuchen Truly Yours.
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I Finally Customized A Traveler's Notebook! Baum-Kuchen Truly Yours.
Back to School Journaling Haul from StationeryPal (gifted)
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Back to School Journaling Haul from StationeryPal (gifted)
Rainbow Fountain Pen! TWSBI Iris Diamond 580 Review and Comparison
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Rainbow Fountain Pen! TWSBI Iris Diamond 580 Review and Comparison
Journal With Me & Chic Sparrow Fairweather Setup (I designed this journal cover!)
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Journal With Me & Chic Sparrow Fairweather Setup (I designed this journal cover!)
Facing My Journaling Fear: Wet Paint (Starting My Art Journal!)
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Facing My Journaling Fear: Wet Paint (Starting My Art Journal!)
How To Clean A Fountain Pen - Beginner's Guide
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How To Clean A Fountain Pen - Beginner's Guide
Journaling Prompt Idea for Healing: What Makes You Feel More Like You?
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Journaling Prompt Idea for Healing: What Makes You Feel More Like You?
Journaling with Fountain Pens and Stickers on Tomoe River Paper
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Journaling with Fountain Pens and Stickers on Tomoe River Paper
One Of My Favorite Fountain Pens: TWSBI Diamond Mini Review
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One Of My Favorite Fountain Pens: TWSBI Diamond Mini Review
When You Finish A Journal! Neatly Archiving Traveler's Notebooks (Storage and Organization Tips)
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When You Finish A Journal! Neatly Archiving Traveler's Notebooks (Storage and Organization Tips)
Watch This Before You Buy Olive Green Fountain Pen Ink!
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Watch This Before You Buy Olive Green Fountain Pen Ink!
Budget Friendly Fountain Pens - First Impressions and Size Comparison
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Budget Friendly Fountain Pens - First Impressions and Size Comparison
Journaling In My Traveler's Notebook - Travel Journal With Me
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Journaling In My Traveler's Notebook - Travel Journal With Me
Adding Charms to A Traveler's Notebook (Galen Leather Wallet Setup)
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Adding Charms to A Traveler's Notebook (Galen Leather Wallet Setup)
Huge Stationery Haul! Journaling Supplies from Stationery Pal (Gifted)
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Huge Stationery Haul! Journaling Supplies from Stationery Pal (Gifted)
Journaling with Washi Tape, Floral Stickers, and Fountain Pens - Nanami Café Note A6
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Journaling with Washi Tape, Floral Stickers, and Fountain Pens - Nanami Café Note A6
My Fountain Pen Ink Swatch Book (Chic Sparrow Emma Pocket TN)
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My Fountain Pen Ink Swatch Book (Chic Sparrow Emma Pocket TN)
Morning Pages: Does It Work? | Journal With Me
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Morning Pages: Does It Work? | Journal With Me
Ferris Wheel Press Brush Fountain Pen and Ink Review (Gifted)
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Ferris Wheel Press Brush Fountain Pen and Ink Review (Gifted)
Hobonichi 5 Year Journal - Catching Up After Travel
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Hobonichi 5 Year Journal - Catching Up After Travel
Journaling with Fountain Pens, Clear Stamps, and Stickers
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Journaling with Fountain Pens, Clear Stamps, and Stickers
My Chic Sparrow Collection - Traveler's Notebooks and Folio Journal Covers
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My Chic Sparrow Collection - Traveler's Notebooks and Folio Journal Covers
Starting A Hobonichi Weeks! Planner Setup and JetPens Haul
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Starting A Hobonichi Weeks! Planner Setup and JetPens Haul
Chocolate Ink in a Candy Colored Fountain Pen? Benu Talisman Fountain Pen
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Chocolate Ink in a Candy Colored Fountain Pen? Benu Talisman Fountain Pen

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @karihuitt9754
    @karihuitt9754 2 дні тому

    So weird! I am looking at all 3 of those exact pens and trying to decide which one for EDC. If you could only pick one-which one would you pick for being on the go??? Thanks!

  • @DemonZapan
    @DemonZapan 10 днів тому

    TWSBI offers a needle that you can attach at the point where the unscrewed nib unit attaches. Then you can fill the pen with the needle. Might be a good investment if you regularly use ink samples :)

  • @thewoolverine4420
    @thewoolverine4420 11 днів тому

    What is PET tape?

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 10 днів тому

      Clear tape with beautiful designs on it! I like cutting out pieces of it, peeling off the backing, and sticking it to my journal pages.

  • @limerent72
    @limerent72 11 днів тому

    To get a fountain pen to write faster, I dip the tip in the same ink I'm using. 😊

  • @ashleyhill6370
    @ashleyhill6370 12 днів тому

    Here in Madison, WI my favorite is Anthology! Such a sweet little place!

  • @med017784
    @med017784 12 днів тому

    Good for you. Absurd review and sperpentic pen

  • @JeremyDeBose
    @JeremyDeBose 12 днів тому

    I’m gonna test it on the inside of mine now, I think.

  • @MarcelaR-L
    @MarcelaR-L 13 днів тому

    Before every trip, I search online for stationery shops, bookstores and art stores and make a list of the ones I want to visit and then I make my itineraries of the day with them sprinkled throughout ^^

  • @LivelyPaint
    @LivelyPaint 14 днів тому

    What is that shop called?

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 14 днів тому

      The first one is Goods For The Study and the second is NicoNeco Zakkaya! 💕

    • @LivelyPaint
      @LivelyPaint 13 днів тому

      @ I can’t believe I’ve never heard of NicoNeco Zakkaya! I’ll have to check it out soon!

  • @AbigailPoirier
    @AbigailPoirier 14 днів тому

    Stationery shops and bookstores and independent craft stores of any kind are *chef's kiss*

  • @SteveAtkinsonFineArt
    @SteveAtkinsonFineArt 15 днів тому

    I know I'm late to this party, but want to add an olive ink for everyone to consider if you love these colors. Noodler's "Burma Road Brown" is close to Monteverde Olivine, though I like it better than Olivine. The name is so misleading, as it's definitely green and not brown. Give it a try, I think you'll love it if you love olive inks.

  • @manlikegus238
    @manlikegus238 26 днів тому

    As far as creating wise, the possibilities are endless with this thing and I absolutely adore mine. First purchased back in 2017 to go travelling with who is now my ex fiancée,it stayed hidden at the back of my wardrobe. Over the last 6 months I had been using it solely for journaling to help with my mental health. But having the seperate refills already installed, journaling turned into poetry, which turned into calligraphy, which turned into sketching, which has overall made a huge positive impact to my mental health and I never leave the house without it! The leather looks all weathered since purchasing but it still tougher than ever!

  • @alyssaf1285
    @alyssaf1285 Місяць тому

    Love this! It's like a heart locket, except better. I need this!

  • @alyssaf1285
    @alyssaf1285 Місяць тому

    Lovely! I love that yours is blue!

  • @mariatriesart8389
    @mariatriesart8389 Місяць тому

    What size schmidt is it? A #5 or a #6??

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine Місяць тому

      I believe it’s a #5! www.jetpens.com/Schmidt-FH241-Fountain-Pen-Nib-Medium/pd/14480

  • @annettefertitta6868
    @annettefertitta6868 2 місяці тому

    Do you have a source for the stamp?

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine Місяць тому

      Yes! It’s from Baum-Kuchen. www.baum-kuchen.net/products/stamp-bk-date-header?_pos=1&_sid=467fdabc8&_ss=r

  • @ExperienceJazz.
    @ExperienceJazz. 2 місяці тому

    where do you go :(

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine Місяць тому

      I got it here: www.jetpens.com/Schmidt-FH241-Fountain-Pen-Nib-Medium/pd/14480

  • @Cheerscharms
    @Cheerscharms 2 місяці тому

    I have the same pen and love it, however I am trying to find a fine flex nib for it. Do you know if any flex nib fits this pen? :) Thanks for the video!

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 2 місяці тому

      Hmm, unfortunately I haven’t experimented very much with flex nibs on modern fountain pens - I ended up down a rabbit hole of reviews saying the modern pen feeds can’t really keep up with them and never bought the one I was considering.

  • @calijae
    @calijae 2 місяці тому

    Okay fine I’ll get one 😅 that itched my brain in the perfect way 😂 where can I get a good one for my Passport TN? I’m so overwhelmed with planners that I haven’t even used anything. I have a5 rings, personal rings, i love my stalogys, my passport tn, I bought an a5 cousin for 2025 that I really want to try and my trusted weeks. I have yet to find that perfect balance of planning/journaling/on the go friendly yet big enough to fit all my ideas and notes without feeling like im going to run out of space. Am I the only one? 😅

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 2 місяці тому

      The one I have is from www.theonionskinjournal.com and it looks like they make their soft cover journals in passport size! Ha, I’ve definitely experienced that! I do love having lots of different kinds and sizes of journals for various purposes so it’s fun to try new ones and see how they fit in my lineup.

  • @Letstalkaboutit61
    @Letstalkaboutit61 2 місяці тому

    I have the Monteverde Olivine and the Roher & Klingner Alt-Goldgrun. I like them all. The last two sailor inks might be worth checking out in sample size. Thanks for this and all your videos.

  • @timwood225
    @timwood225 3 місяці тому

    And brass is hazardous to your health, unless the maker takes great care in what the brass is made of.

  • @smittenwithgot7
    @smittenwithgot7 3 місяці тому

    Where did you find that flat board with boxes grids?

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 2 місяці тому

      I think I got that acrylic block from Everyday Explorers Co if I’m remembering correctly! It’s been a while. everydayexplorers.co/products/3x3-clear-acrylic-block?_pos=1&_sid=a8b8e3bee&_ss=r

  • @susanweber6861
    @susanweber6861 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video! I am starting a daily illustrated journal and seeing your process is very helpful. I wondered about using stickers and washi on my Tomoe river paper. I am just starting to write with fountain pens too. Like the idea of having different ones ready loaded with different color ink

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 3 місяці тому

      Ooh, I love that! Illustrated journals are so fascinating to me because everyone takes a totally unique approach and ends up with a great way to document their memories. I personally really like using stickers and washi with Tomoe River Paper - since it’s so thin, it fluffs up in the most satisfying way when you add things to the pages!

  • @AileenTownsend
    @AileenTownsend 3 місяці тому

    I have been buying most of the rose gold TWSBI Ecos lately as I start getting "deeper" into the fountain pen rabbithole. I didn't know this mini existed, and of course it is now on my wishlist. The color combination and EDC size is really hitting! The funny thing is that just today I was wondering why my ECO was not posting. The cap was just loosely sitting on the back of the pen. Then I read that there is the tiny black o-ring that helps it post. Lo and behold, the back of my ECO was missing its O-ring! I was very lucky to find it at the bottom of my Galen leather single pen holder. I'm glad I found it, but it made me worried now that this is a piece easily lost, and maybe not easily replaced? I will have to look and see if they sell these separately. Thank you for your review!

  • @mgtogno
    @mgtogno 3 місяці тому

    this cover is so beautiful! IDK if its the lighting and camera, but it looks gorgeous

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 3 місяці тому

      It’s super lovely in person too! The dark brown leather is so rich-looking and smooth.

  • @DEBSCRAFTINGROOM
    @DEBSCRAFTINGROOM 3 місяці тому

    your old one looks better than my old one

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 3 місяці тому

      I like to change them up once in a while!

  • @rubi1000
    @rubi1000 3 місяці тому

    I want to buy the cannon printer

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin 3 місяці тому

    This is a GREAT video. I was having trouble finding a good olive green ink and you have been very helpful. Thanks very much

  • @torres870rem
    @torres870rem 3 місяці тому

    Took 100 mi an hour on trying to keep up with the voice.

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 3 місяці тому

      UA-cam has a few options to help with that if you end up needing them! You could turn on closed captions with the CC button to read along and you can also adjust playback speed which is under the gear/settings button to slow it down.

  • @shashisharma6487
    @shashisharma6487 4 місяці тому

    Kahan se mileda

  • @michespapernook
    @michespapernook 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful - where are your inserts from ?

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 4 місяці тому

      In this journal, I have two traveler’s company sketch paper inserts in regular size. I buy them lots of places depending on what else I need in the order! The Paper Mouse, Yoseka Stationery, Baum-Kuchen, Goulet Pens, and JetPens.

  • @Lilli626
    @Lilli626 4 місяці тому

    I really appreciate the journal portion to see how it writes and looks on a full page. Thanks for the review, I’ve just ordered mine!!

  • @fossilimprint2954
    @fossilimprint2954 5 місяців тому

    Nice one, did not know that there were different types of plastics for Kaweco.

  • @j.m.1806
    @j.m.1806 5 місяців тому

    Please let me know if you can offer me an option for a 4 pen holder like the black one you have in this video. Ty

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 5 місяців тому

      This is where I bought mine: www.galenleather.com/products/slip-n-zip-4-slots-pen-pouch-crazy-horse-forest-green

    • @j.m.1806
      @j.m.1806 5 місяців тому

      Ty. I thought that was it but was hoping to find an insert without the case. Thanks again

  • @viarnay
    @viarnay 5 місяців тому

    I find this scary your notebook looks like pen paganism

  • @cjcunningham33
    @cjcunningham33 6 місяців тому

    Goulet!!

  • @PsychoticAnarchist69
    @PsychoticAnarchist69 6 місяців тому

    Fun fact! Metals dont actually smell, the scent of coins comes from your finger oils breaking down in the presence of the alloy!

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 6 місяців тому

      Whoa, that is fun! I didn’t know that. Super cool!

  • @dhoward8816
    @dhoward8816 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for pointing out the medium nib JetPens recommends as a replacement.😊

  • @200sur
    @200sur 6 місяців тому

    Hi, can you share the info on the small scissors? Thanks 😊

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 6 місяців тому

      Yes! They’re from Tools To Liveby and JetPens has them: www.jetpens.com/TOOLS-to-LIVEBY-3-Scissors-Gold/pd/32733?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-ty4QYja5jjsat0LFrxY70Mid0h&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkdO0BhDxARIsANkNcrdKImUBuoem1TQ9-Jw9-o2C8Cudbu1smBqq1VFMTkmTwHgUFeBpdNQaAiubEALw_wcB

  • @inevitablecraftslab
    @inevitablecraftslab 6 місяців тому

    For me it's the Brass Sport. I like aluminium but I love the brass way more.

  • @fossilimprint2954
    @fossilimprint2954 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful review, thank you for showing the patina over time.

  • @LastChanceKnives
    @LastChanceKnives 6 місяців тому

    I have the same pen and like you I find that it wtites too fine for me. I used it to write down the information for the replacement nib. I will be ordering one, thanks for the tip! I love the pen and keep it in my right front pocket. It is handy for quick notes and checklists. For longer writing sessions a fatter pen is prefered.

  • @leehardison7796
    @leehardison7796 6 місяців тому

    I need full lists of everything everywhere you use 🤣 you’ve got amazing finds!

  • @leehardison7796
    @leehardison7796 6 місяців тому

    This is a fantastic idea!

  • @dandelionss_dream
    @dandelionss_dream 6 місяців тому

    now that’s a stim book if i ever saw one i’d be flipping pages constantly

    • @AmsBloom
      @AmsBloom Місяць тому

      You could make a book like this with waxed paper (the one you wrap sandwiches with). It makes vary similar sound

  • @Lambertcottage
    @Lambertcottage 6 місяців тому

    Love this! You are encouraging me to use mine!

    • @JournalSunshine
      @JournalSunshine 4 місяці тому

      Aw yay! You totally should! Sometimes changing around the setup makes me more excited to use it again. Makes it feel new!

  • @merviart
    @merviart 6 місяців тому

    These onion skin journals are so perfect! I wish I could get one…

  • @magnoliamike
    @magnoliamike 7 місяців тому

    Yeah that's pretty broad for an extra fine, I would probably have to make my writing stance a little bit more stiff and at an upward angle

  • @magnoliamike
    @magnoliamike 7 місяців тому

    I have the TWSBI Eco and TWSBI CLASSIC both in white, they are a hot to write with. I want this one as well. The medium is a little too thick for me so after using fountain pens for a little while I think I like the extra fine and fine Nibs the best

  • @vanessasmith9646
    @vanessasmith9646 7 місяців тому

    Can you tell me the size you have?