Noodlers Ahab Flex pen is often recommended to beginners. The Jot notebooks from Dollar Tree and the Pen and Gear notebooks from Walmart are inexpensive notebooks. The paper in them handle fountain pen ink well. Have fun exploring, but keep in mind that it usually equals spending. I've never been to a pen show, but I have heard many stories. People say to wear comfortable shoes and leave credit cards at home.😉
Great relection. Monteverde omni flex nib with a good wet ink like private reserve I find works great! But with that please know I never tired and expensive flex pen, a gold nob flex pen, or a vintage flex, so my scope is limited.
I've been using an FPR ultra flex nib with Walmart pen and gear spiral bound notebooks for the last 2 years. It may not be the most glamorous but it does work well
You're smart for going to samples over bottles. I started getting into fountain pens last year and I had the same mindset that dollar per ml for samples was pretty bad value so I ended up with a ton of bottles of ink that I either don't like that much or I like but realize this looks way too close to something I already bought. Whoops. Also Benus are great if you see a color or design that speaks to you you'll love it. And for paper give Iroful a shot it shows off ink really well but is thicker than Tomoe River so you might like that
For a flex nib check fountain pen revolution . He also sells extra nibs so you can try some to see what you like. I like his flex better than Noodler's.
Another way to try inks would be to get involved with an ink swap. I haven’t tried themself but I saw some other UA-camrs host them or Facebook pen groups. Enjoy the journey…be sure to guard your wallet😅
I’m on the same page as you as far as price per ml for ink samples, this past year I’ve just been sticking with bottles but I would like to try samples more often so I am not committed. I would suggest the monteverde monza 3 it comes with a fine, medium and flex nib and is around the $20-$30 mark depending on where you buy from. I currently switch between the nibs with the same color ink just to see how the ink looks with different nib sizes. The Pilot Prera is good as well I got mine from Amazon and it’s around the $20-30 mark as well, I have mine in the calligraphy nib and it’s been nice using shimmer inks in it.
Noodlers Ahab Flex pen is often recommended to beginners. The Jot notebooks from Dollar Tree and the Pen and Gear notebooks from Walmart are inexpensive notebooks. The paper in them handle fountain pen ink well. Have fun exploring, but keep in mind that it usually equals spending. I've never been to a pen show, but I have heard many stories. People say to wear comfortable shoes and leave credit cards at home.😉
Great relection. Monteverde omni flex nib with a good wet ink like private reserve I find works great! But with that please know I never tired and expensive flex pen, a gold nob flex pen, or a vintage flex, so my scope is limited.
I've been using an FPR ultra flex nib with Walmart pen and gear spiral bound notebooks for the last 2 years. It may not be the most glamorous but it does work well
I agree this is one of the best flex nibs to try and more affordable than some other expensive ones.
Is it Fountian pen friendly?
@MitchellJBridges the notebooks? Mine are. Label says "made in India."
once you go down the Benu rabbit hole, you will live happily ever after. They are worth every penny
You're smart for going to samples over bottles. I started getting into fountain pens last year and I had the same mindset that dollar per ml for samples was pretty bad value so I ended up with a ton of bottles of ink that I either don't like that much or I like but realize this looks way too close to something I already bought. Whoops. Also Benus are great if you see a color or design that speaks to you you'll love it. And for paper give Iroful a shot it shows off ink really well but is thicker than Tomoe River so you might like that
I once drove 12 hours from Northern Ontario to the Washington D.C pen show. I loved every minute.
@@manonbelyea5931 that must have been quite the experience!
For a flex nib check fountain pen revolution . He also sells extra nibs so you can try some to see what you like. I like his flex better than Noodler's.
A capless pen would be a dream pen for me but I worry about them leaking? I love my twsbi eco!
Pilot vanishing point has a great reputation
I've had a Pilot vanishing point for over a year and it's brilliant. No leaking, lovely gold nib.
Another way to try inks would be to get involved with an ink swap. I haven’t tried themself but I saw some other UA-camrs host them or Facebook pen groups. Enjoy the journey…be sure to guard your wallet😅
I’m on the same page as you as far as price per ml for ink samples, this past year I’ve just been sticking with bottles but I would like to try samples more often so I am not committed. I would suggest the monteverde monza 3 it comes with a fine, medium and flex nib and is around the $20-$30 mark depending on where you buy from. I currently switch between the nibs with the same color ink just to see how the ink looks with different nib sizes. The Pilot Prera is good as well I got mine from Amazon and it’s around the $20-30 mark as well, I have mine in the calligraphy nib and it’s been nice using shimmer inks in it.
@@moniquewritesthings thank you for all the suggestions!
Come to the Colorado show!,,