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@@OmicronTauKappaClassicDaddy that SF nib is a delight! I did a video on all the 912 nibs - isn’t it great to try out all of them??? Did you do a writing test?

@@doctor_foobario you’re so kind! I try to practice. I recently bought a Spencerian practice book but I end up making my own style of writing! Do you do any calligraphy?

@@sajjadhusain4146 That nib!!! I’ve never seen a working fountain pen like this before! The nib felt smooth but I think that my 823 with the FA nib was just as smooth! I agree with you that the Urushi is a good alternative to getting a larger nib and similar materials. I know that so much of pen collecting is personal preference, style and feel of writing, therefore it can be relatively difficult to discern which pen works best from a video 😁 I wish I could share how the pen felt, quality, and writing experience. I just don’t understand how this pen could be a EDC! 😆 it was gigantic!

@@stephenearnest4017 The nib was really beautiful! So is it worth 2K?That’s a lot of cash 💵

@@Tatokala good question! The ECO is definitely lighter but not by much. They’re fairly similar in size, diameter and length. Goulet has great specs on each. Might be helpful to see the numbers for comparison?

@@sushanart I’m literally dumping my notes into a water bath. So great to see all the inky beauty!

Wish I hadn't wasted all the pretty inked water when cleaning the fountain pens now. 😁

@@sushanart that’s so funny! It’s the very same reason I started doing this! It was a shimmer ink and the water looked beautiful, so I poured it out on paper with my notes on it. Some of the writing stayed in the background! That was the best part!

That sounds beautiful! 😍

@@ganainmmtl that’s a great question! I have the smaller nib size in the Namiki falcon and the #15 FA in the 823. It’s actually a big difference! Don’t get me wrong, both write like a dream but the 823 has a great feed and ink capacity that can make the whole writing experience feel better. It’s not something I had thought about when I had my Namiki falcon. It’s super smooth, satisfying bounce and an excellent writer. Then, you have the larger pen, larger feed, larger nib of the 823. In this case, larger is better! The side cuts on the #15 nib give better line variation (still not a true flex) and allows the nib to get the ink needed for the swirls and flourishes of writing. What are your thoughts?

@@trevorgerland2254 Thanks so much for watching! You can’t go wrong with the lovely 823! I would think that your 743 with the FA is a joy to write with! I agree with you on that Stub nibble! I’m thinking about getting a Vanishing Point with a Stub. Since you like EF (like me), what are your thoughts on the PO nib?

@@KitchenCounterCrafts I love my FA nib with Diamine Autumn Oak. I need to get the nib tuned tho. There is the smallest hang up on my upward stroke, otherwise can be my daily writer or help with making my bold lettering in my journal. The Vanishing Point Stub is a MUST. So much fun to have a click and go, relatively thin, stub on hand. Also some great feedback with the VP stub that I enjoy. I have Pilot Blue in that, but thinking of switching to Dromgoole’s Exclusive Diamine Bleu Horse. As for the PO, not my cup of tea. The most broad I’ll go is Twsbi Vac Mini 1.1 Stub. Also, the FA pushed to the limit is more than enough for me. I think an Architect or a custom offset italic would be a fun jump on the future. I just got the Sailor Pro Gear “Autumn Sky” M/F and have been loving the 21k nib. Smaller than my 823 #6 nib and a bit stiffer than anticipated, but I am enjoying the pencil like feedback with light and firm pressure. I’m basically sold on wanting a Pro Gear King of Pen <M> for a larger barrel diameter. The Pro Gear Standard I have is almost unusable for me unposted and I like the idea of a larger diameter grip point.

*Pilot Custom with **#15nib**, not #6*

@@trevorgerland2254 I just realized that you’re the one who’s been penabling me on the Vanishing Points! 😂 No wonder you love the Stub VP. I’m hoping to get one for Christmas 🎄 That Dromgoole exclusive ink is gorgeous!!! I might have to break down and get it. I’ve been trying to control myself on inks- it’s not working. I wrote with the architect nib at the Pen Show and it’s great for writing… like an architect! I feel like I’m limited to all caps with it!😁 Your Pro Gear sounds amazing! Congratulations!

@@trevorgerland2254 hahaha! I knew what you meant!😆

Also I think I should of gotten the M800 in an extra fine instead of fine

@@manifunk1 sounds like you have a great selection of pens! I’ve heard that the F can be too thick on the Pelikan. You could always get a custom grind on it. It’s scary to give your pen for that but if you have a trustworthy nib Meister, it can result in a perfect pen!

@@KitchenCounterCrafts I think I would be too nervous to do that I think I will eventually buy both a 146 and m800 in extra fine (if I see a good deal)

@@stephenearnest4017 I had a great time!!!😍

@@tbayless8324 same!!!😅 I didn’t think it would pick up any dialogue but surprised that you could hear it!

@@KitchenCounterCrafts it sure did!

@@0xss I’m a sucker for anything that has a little give! I loved the SF and SFM. I tend to write smaller so F is my usual go-to nib. However, for pretty, flourishing writing, you cannot beat that FA nib! I have a full video on my 823 with a FA and my Namiki Falcon. So yummy! I don’t have a CH 91/92/912, but I would love to get one. Thank you for sharing about the #5 nib. Do you have any other Pilot pens/nibs?

@@0xss here’s the link to my FA nib video if you’d like to see!😍 Could it be? Pilot Custom 823 with a Flex FA Nib??? ua-cam.com/video/wWk3VTn7lro/v-deo.html

@@sajjadhusain4146 Hello friend! I understand that the Waverly is supposed to write at any angle- would you tell me what your thoughts are on this nib? I’m afraid that I don’t really get it?

@@KitchenCounterCrafts Hi, again! Well, the highlight of the WA nib is that it is an especially forgiving nib, i.e. it writes at any angle without a issue. That is a useful attribute in a nib even for disciplined writers like myself who always have an adept grip. And who don’t inadvertently constantly rotate their writing angle or have other quirky habits that guarantees an annoying experience with many other nibs. But more importantly, I find the Waverly nib to be especially very smooth and very pleasurable to use - even more than the other smooth Pilot nibs. The only thing is that I find the nib to write finer than I had expected. A few others have said the same. Mike Matteson did a top review on his channel of all the 15 Pilot nibs not very long ago.

@@sajjadhusain4146 thank you for sharing your experience! I realized my faint rotation with the Lamy 200, but the pilot vanishing point totally helped with keeping a straight grip because of the clip! I found that the Waverly was more like a Fine nib (bordering on Extra Fine). That was surprising as well but makes sense for it to achieve great writing on different angles. My calligraphy habits don’t encourage the steep, high angles as you need to keep the pointed pen at the “correct “ 45 degree angle for achieving the thick and thin lines. I was once inclined towards (get it?😆) getting this nib but I don’t think I’ll be getting it now!

@@sushanart which one would you go for???

The soft nibs look so flowy and nice and the Falcon also. 😊🩷

@@sushanart they were! The smaller nibs suit my writing style better, plus I use cheap copy paper, so the shimmer/sheen doesn’t show up or matter. The soft nibs were really smooth and nice What do you use your pens for mostly?

Ordinary notes for shopping or things I need to do etc. I want to start a writing journal for practicing my handwriting but haven't decided on what kind of paper or notebook to get yet. 😊

@@sushanart just start with a $1 composition book! That’s what I use. Walmart and Target have some good ones that don’t show bleed thru as much (most are made in Vietnam- fairly decent paper).

@@KaiPetro thank you! That’s a good point! I love doing the opposite 🙃

@@KaiPetro so… which one would you pick? Do you have either or both?

@@user-is4dt4df2b that’s wonderful feedback! Thank you so much for watching and I’m so glad it was helpful. Is there anything else you would recommend to bring?

@@MarcellHobbs you’re 💯 correct! I had to wait until the last possible moment to make a video! I originally wanted to do it on Friday but I couldn’t walk through with a video! I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to get it done! On the flip side, it was good to see the vendors getting a lot of good business! I was impressed with the offerings they had and the giveaways were great (I didn’t win any prizes)! Glad you got to attend- sad I missed ya!🥲

@@KitchenCounterCrafts I agree on all of that. It was so packed and hot in the back room

Yup. Out of ink. I was so looking forward to my annual free bottle. lol. Had fun, regardless❤

@@sajjadhusain4146 they had a silent auction on a gorgeous Taccia pen! Yeah… so I kinda blew my budget but I love everything I got! I’ll be posting and sharing soon!

@@MrsinTN I’m so sorry! The crowds were crazy on Saturday! I’m surprised that I was able to walk through the show without running into too many people. There were many sellers with vintage offerings. If you’re able to get to Arkansas, I’d recommend that show (I have a video of that one too). Smaller in size but some great buys & lots of teaching sessions. I was surprised to only see 4 here in Dallas. Hope you’re doing okay with the hurricane weather!

@@KitchenCounterCrafts I was right there, the show was harum scarum. It was nuts.

@@tbayless8324 😂 it was AMAZING! So glad we got to connect and share our love for inks & pen! What a fun community to be part of!

@@KitchenCounterCrafts Amazingly busy !!! 😆

@@markferguson3365 i videoed some today, but I should’ve done a live! Hope you had a chance to attend the show! I just uploaded for today

@@Tomasor3 it’s the Montegrappa Wonder Woman pen from my friend’s collection. I have a review on it if you’d like to see Montegrappa Wonder Woman M Fountain Pen ua-cam.com/video/5rZCc1Dxcnw/v-deo.html

Also, thank you for watching! What did you think of the Elite 95s?

@@med017784 that’s great you got one! Thanks for watching.

@@FromStudioZ checked & they still have it! Thank you 😊

@@KitchenCounterCraftsSweet!! That makes me happy!

@@FromStudioZ same- something about a matching set, right? Can’t believe I didn’t know about that pen sleeve. Might have to get the double sleeve version 😍

@@DoloresJRush I’ve been making these all week!

@@DoloresJRush awww… thank you! That’s after 51 lessons!!!

@@KitchenCounterCrafts Practice makes perfect!

@@DoloresJRush that’s such kind encouragement 💗

@@Zulgurub I’m hoping to get a regular 51 (not just the special)! At the Arkansas Pen show, I went to a teaching session about vintage pens and restoration. They said not to use any lubricated inks like the Noodler’s eels or Iroshizuku. Just stick to Quink & Waterman inks was the advice, if you don’t want to keep getting them fixed!😊 Thanks for bringing up this important point

@@KitchenCounterCrafts regular noodler's bulletproof black is fine. I didn't know the eel ink would be bad, I just figured it would leak. Baystate blue is the killer, cause it's so alkaline and saturated - it really likes to stain plastics and vinyls. That is why I dedicated a single pen to it

@@Zulgurub my husband has a personal vendetta against a few of the Noodler’s inks, like that one! 😂 Eel inks are great but are lubricated, so no vintage pens. I stick to waterman’s, quink, & Pelikan but those can be a bit dry.

@@FromStudioZ what???? I didn’t know there’s a sleeve! I’m a sucker for matching!

@@FromStudioZ what a pleasant surprise for you to go to the Pen show like that! The Arkansas show had wonderful classes and a nice, relaxed pace. I loved it! Hope you get to see the Dallas show sometime soon. It’s just wonderful! I’ll be sharing videos from there, so please stay tuned! Thank you for watching!😍

@@seekministry what a great birthday gift!💝 I hope you will enjoy it and read it😍happy birthday!!!🎂

@@AmberUnfinished How wonderful! There’s a few of us from OkC Pen Club going! It was a wonderful show! I hope you enjoy and get a great haul! I forgot to say- pace yourself😅I got so overwhelmed by all the choices! It was pretty awesome 🤩 So excited for you! Would you let me know what you think afterwards?

@@KitchenCounterCrafts so the show is still going on. I’ve been here since before it opened and finally checked into my room around 2. I have checked most of my “want to see/try items” off my list. I may go back down after dinner but before the hub. Everyone has been so friendly and helpful.

@@AmberUnfinished oh that’s wonderful! A few of us are going to wear our gray okc pen club t shirts tomorrow and geek out even more (speaking only for myself of course!)! Did you get a chance to have your handwriting reviewed by Pilot? If not, it’s free and really interesting!

@@KitchenCounterCrafts I did! And now I know why I love my F nibs. lol. That’s what it said I needed. 😂 I’ll look for your shirts. I’ll be here for a little while tomorrow as well.

@@AmberUnfinished oh good! I got F & FM nibs- I love my F nibs as well but the FA is one of the best nibs! Hope to run into you sometime tomorrow!😍

@@Kevinjimtheone same! I prefer fine but still love a good EF! Pilot has the best nibs, I think. Which pen is your EDC?

@@Kevinjimtheone BTW, the gentleman stationer recommended Walmart brand Pen & Gear copy paper. He said his pens didn’t tend to bleed on that!

@@KitchenCounterCrafts my favorite one is a Hongdian Black Forest. I have a couple of Kaweco and Lamy, but I still like the Hongdian the best. I’m now looking to get: - Pilot Elite Super 200 (aka e95) - Pilot Kakuno - Majohn A1, since the Pilot Capless is a bit out of my range

@@Kevinjimtheone try the Kakuno- just for the fun nib that has a smiley face 😊 plus it’s a great writer! I love my Kakunos! The e95 is an incredible value and a great price for a gold nib. I have a review on it, if you’d like to check it out! It’s a beautiful piece of art and sure to get compliments! Lamy pens are great for every day use. I use my safari to sketch. I love having pens as a hobby but putting them to use is even better! Any thoughts about a TWSBI?

@@KitchenCounterCrafts I just ordered a punch of vintage pens: Pilot Elite Super 200 18k (aka e95), Montblanc 585 14k, Sheaffer 440 (Made in USA) along with its ballpoint, and a Montblanc Noblesse. All of these in great condition, except the Noblesse which has a couple of dents but works fine (no pun intended), for $180. About the TWSBI, I see many very conflicting comments in the community. Many say that the crack for no reason, and it's a massive issue, while others say they have one and they work great. Regardless, I wouldn't get one. I would instead get the Asvine V200. The build quality is much better both on the plastic and the metal (titanium), not to mention that Asvine nibs are simply lovely. PS: I loved your review of the Pilot e95. It's what pushed me over the edge to get it :)

@@thefunkolord6454 awww thank you! It’s an online virtual art class by Liz Steel! It’s my very first art class! I’m loving it 😍 Do you paint?

@@KitchenCounterCrafts I don't, but cross stitch

@@thefunkolord6454 I’ve returned to hand stitching in the last few months. I used to cross stitch a long time ago (before kids) but now that they’re grown up, I have more time to relax! Love it!😍

@@KitchenCounterCrafts I love cross stitch, it's so relaxing and fun. I love making things for others as well, they make great gifts!

@@thefunkolord6454 that’s so sweet! Thank you again for watching and for your encouragement 🥰

@@FromStudioZ Hello Delores!!! 😍it was lovely to meet you in person and I can’t wait for you to try out this gorgeous ink! I love blue & I love gold- perfect combination!

@@FromStudioZ can’t wait to have you put it in a pen- please keep me posted on what you choose and what you think!

@@DoloresJRush thank you so much, sweet friend

@@virginiamartin-authorspeaker what a sweet comment! Thank you for watching and subscribing! No etsy store 😍I’m not that good!

@KitchenCounterCrafts Yes you are!! Loved the journal you made😀😀

@@virginiamartin-authorspeaker thank you again! Do you make junk journals

@KitchenCounterCrafts I am fairly new to this community. I have done a few journals. I am developing my skills slowly. My main reason I started was for mental health wellness and to enjoy just creating.

@@virginiamartin-authorspeaker I love the reasons for starting!!! I’m going to encourage you to write just a word or two inside each journal to put your own stamp and it encourages yourself or others to actually use them! I’d love to share my knowledge with you and ideas! Enjoy creating!!!

@@tbayless8324 the green paint does look like that! 😆 it’s a great vintage look, right? Believe it or not, it’s butcher paper I bought when my children were little- all grown up now, but that paper remains! The fur might belong to my 16 year old corgi! It’s a little ephemera of love

@@KitchenCounterCrafts Ahh how sweet! Butcher paper? interesting. You can tell me more when we meet up.

@@Lakelandluvsdollz thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! What do you do for your covers? I find it’s easier to figure out my signature pages than to do the covers! I’d love to hear your thoughts

@@Rgc571 same! I don’t use cartridges unless I have to! I love using converters- or better yet, using piston filler pens! Which ink would you recommend for beginners?

@@Rgc571 😆 thank you for watching and laughing with me! I’m still on my sepia phase. Nothing has changed a year later!

@@VaderVonRay thank you for watching! It’s Clear Light Blue with a CM nib

@@VaderVonRay are you thinking about getting one???

@@KitchenCounterCrafts hey. Kind of planning on getting one. I have bigger hands and I heard the pen is short. With posted, is that going to be an issue?

@@VaderVonRay ummm… it’s really short! More like a pocket pen. Might want to look at the specs and see if it would work for you. It’s way too small and the grip is small for my husband 😩

@@KitchenCounterCrafts haha. Thanks for confirming.

@@DoloresJRush I was laughing at that question! 😆 nope, no leakage of paint at all! I was thinking about sealing it but I read on several blogs and forums that acrylic paint needs no sealing!

@@Schoki2305 Thank you for watching and for sharing!

@@kempetai2099 ohhhh… there are several options below $50! If you’re just starting out, I would suggest the Pilot Kakuno ($13), but some people think it’s too babyish with a smiley nib. I kinda love it!!! I love my metropolitan- writes well, metal body, consistent performance and looks classy! Feels good in the hand as well. The Prera is a great pen, but I don’t think I would recommend as a beginner. It’s a very nice “extra “ pen, especially with the cool CM nib that makes the handwriting look good. The TWSBI is a great pen ($35) and mine have been fairly used and abused by me throwing them in my purse, bag, taken everywhere. Each pen has its own personality and performance. Which ones do you have?

@KitchenCounterCrafts I'm not a beginner, most of my pens are above $100, mainly use the lamy 2000. I just needed a solid EDC fountain pen that feels really nice to write with and is built to last a lifetime. I don't like disposable things so the kanuno probably isn't it. I heard the eco cracks so probably not TWSBI. I'd prioritize how it feels in the hand how fun is the nib to write with (not scratchy). *reason for being below $50 is so I'm not salty if it gets lost/stolen.

@@kempetai2099 now I get it!!! Well, for my “bottom of the purse “ pen, it’s the Pineider Avatar- no need for a case, since you can run it over with a car and it won’t scratch. Of course, it’s about $100+, so there’s that! For below $50, I think I would recommend metropolitan. OR if you can get your hands on a Faber Castell Loom, my husband uses that as his EDC. You should be able to get it for $50 new on eBay. Otherwise, Pilot Metropolitan or Kakuno

@@kempetai2099 still thinking… how do you feel about Lamy? I use my Safari on the go for sketches

@KitchenCounterCrafts the safari is made of surprisingly durable ABS plastic. I hate resins/plastics for their fragility but Lamy did it right. Their fine isn't right for me, broad is buttery smooth, I've heard bad things about the extra fine but done have it. I heard Japanese nibs are more fine and tend to be consistently the best to write with, specifically Pilot, which is why I have a preference. I'm almost sold on the Prera but still looking around for other options. I dislike that it's plastic, I feel it will eventually crack but it doesn't have the few issues the metropolitan does, such as bad seal, drying out, skipping, etc.

@@tbayless8324 the big shimmer clog came out after a few rinses! 😆

@@KitchenCounterCrafts 😬

@@tmwtpbrent14 thank you for watching! Please share which pens/nibs you have and what you think!

@@KitchenCounterCrafts I only have one. It is a model 02 Intrinsic in the "gold rising" color. It has a gold fine SIG nib. It is ultra smooth, and it feels great in hand. Nice design.

@@tmwtpbrent14 Gold with gold! Sounds beautiful!🤩 the SIG nib is incredible too! It’s on my list to get next! I have a few nibs from FC that I love. Right now, I have the flex EF Franklin Christoph nib on my Opus Omar. I did a video on it if you’d like to check it out! Trying out a FLEX Nib on my Opus Omar! ua-cam.com/video/iX7YvUMvnFA/v-deo.html

@@KitchenCounterCrafts Their line of inks are very good too.

@@tmwtpbrent14 I’ve just started dabbling in their inks! Just what I needed 😆

@@therealnnairda ohhh! I hope this happens for you! At the end, my one pal gifted this to me! What a lovely surprise!!! I adore this book! If you have a group of artists near you, maybe see if they’re interested in starting one? The trick is to keep it going and have a 30 day max time! Please keep me posted on how it goes for you!

@@FortuneForecasts 🥳 wooohoooo!!! I’m so glad! Interesting to use construction paper! What were you making this for?

@KitchenCounterCrafts My niece is in the military and it's her birthday on 9/11 so wanted to send her something fun that she could open up inside.I painted an angel right in that smack middle

@@FortuneForecasts that is so precious 💗💗💗what a sweet and thoughtful gift for her!

@@richardingraham6353 7! That’s awesome! All different nibs? Which one is your favorite (pen/nib)?

@@tbayless8324 thank you, dear Tracie😍

@@KitchenCounterCrafts You are so very welcome, Mona, Is that the one you carry to church?

@@tbayless8324 no, I just found it at a thrift store! The one I take to church is bigger!

@@KitchenCounterCrafts Ahhh!!! I was going to say you " Have no Fear" LOL!!!

@@tbayless8324 hahaha 😂!!!!