I’ve been so interested in the pilot vanishing point so this was very helpful. I’m scared to start getting into fountain pens but it seems like so much fun
They are a wonderful hobby, but a slippery slope. The VP is a great pen though and a completely different experience. Inwould honestly recommend getting a twsbi at first to play around as inks behave very differently on tomoe river paper. I would be so excited to watch you get into fountain pens though! Xx
just a little tip for the pilot custom 823, twist open the bottom end of the pen a tiny bit when you write with it. it opens up the ink barrel to the feed and lets the ink flow through it a little more and should help with the skipping
What a fantastic video and also incredibly helpful! 💖 Sad to hear that you get crap from people in the comments. There's no need for that. You have a beautiful collection 💖
Wow Jo beautiful pen collection ❤ I also have two TWSBIs but I have Vac Iris & Diamonds 580, mine have also been inked for months and whilst I have washed and reinked out her pens these are still going well for me. Mine are Stub nibs. When I was younger I used to live calligraphy so I started off with many stub nibs. Only in the last two years have I tried MF and F due to my sailor & platinum collection - which are also my favs. I must say in the last year I am loving 21K nibs but don’t have too many as they can get pricy. I have the same Veilio pen but mine is a zoom nib - I have the Nekoyanagi inked and it is so beautiful with the wider nib - for heading or quotes on my page. I only got my 1911 this year in the Galaxy resin and in 21K XF - WOW! It is my favourite nib, (along with Matt black F Pilot VP) it has a gentle bounce too so I can get a little variation in line width for different writing styles, but I love my Pilot VPs - I prefer F nib but have M, F, XF. My Platinum Celluloid is Sakura B-nib and it is so beautiful - usually comes out when I need a little extra self kindness. I got the Shape of Heart in M so I have a mix of nib sizes. I like my shimmer and shading inks 😜 I got the Lamy dialog CC but after the Pilot VP…. I guess I’m a snob… I will resell the Lamy. My Estie is in the botanical, I have the custom Gina nib and didn’t like it at first but the more I write with it, the smoother the nib became. I think it’s a F or M filed to a stub nib. Thank you for the inspiration to stand up for what is right for you. I was sad to hear people are coming at you, I hope those commenters are able to find the kindness within themselves. You are too lovely to be unkind to. I really appreciate your videos. If you ever want to try any of my nibs/pens, just let me know. Varsha 🫶🏽🙏🏽🙌🏾🫶🏽
Wow what a wonderful collection. I’ve never heard of a zoom nib before!! I am going to have a to research those! I’m also at the point where LAMY pens just don’t do it for me. I know lots of people say the 2000 is their favourite pen ever, but I’m not a fan of the style. Too modern for me. I’m also trying to expand my nib variety, I actually got a TWSBI eco in a stub nib to try it out for my headers and so far I am in love!! (Got a shimmer ink in there too) xx
@@Jojournals90 I still ink up my TWSBIs but want to ink up my Lamy dialog with a different ink one more time to see if I want to let it go. I think my hand has a type and that type is asian nibs all the way 🤭🙄☺️🫣😂
“Vanishing Point sounds magical and sexy”. Love that! I’m into retractible pens at the moment but have yet to get this one (got the Decimo instead). It’s amazing how far down the rabbit hole we can go when it comes to collecting fountain pens. Good disclaimer at the beginning “don’t start”, but where’s the fun in that. 😄 I l do love your collection thought. And boo to all those who leave negative comments.
Omg Jo I finally got around to watching this video~ hello from Hong Kong!! Saying hello from Ka as well who would so gladly re-home that Twisby! SO kind of you~ 😭🫶
Here’s my work around for the Pilot V.P. Get some pilot cartridges and flush them out if it’s not a color you like with your syringe and then use your syringe to refill the cartridge with a color of your choice. It works a treat
I’ve heard a few people use this work around. I do pretty much the same just with the converter. If you fill with a syringe you get waaaay more ink. And saves me buying the cartridges 🫶🏻 I have no idea why they made the converter so annoying 🤷🏻♀️
Great video. I’m new to fountain pens and journaling so I’ve been binge watching your videos. I have three inexpensive pens Two twsbi and one kaweco sport. What is the nib size on your vanishing point? If I don’t get the VP due to cost what pen do you recommend for using in a tiny grid planner?
Ahh welcome to the fountain pen world! And thank you for watching my videos. My VP is a fine; I had the medium at first and it was way too thick for Hobonichi grid which is 3.8. I know a lot of people like the EF but for me I like a thicker line and smoother writing experience. Hope this helps! X
Thank you for the video - super interesting! I’m rather new to fountain pens and I have a narwhal original plus fountain pen that is also a vac filler and it was skipping again and again so I was watching lots of videos on UA-cam and learned that the vac mechanism can be closed off so the ink can’t even get through to the nib - sorry can’t explain it mechanically - but maybe you can look into it and my pen hasn’t been skipping because I know what to do now :) maybe it helps
Beautiful pen collection. What is the name of the Japanese pen makers and the London Store? The transcript did not seem to do a good job on these names. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! The choosing keeping pen maker is Ohnishi seisakusho which can be found here: choosingkeeping.com/collections/by-brand-ohnishi So many beautiful designs
Please don't use any micro mesh or other polishing/grinding materials on your 823 until you've properly diagnosed the cause of your issues. You'd be going in blind and will risk ruining an otherwise good nib. Many things can cause skipping, only some of them have anything to do with the tipping of the nib.
@@Jojournals90 That's more than there is in Australia. You could take it back to the store you bought it from, they'll likely have someone on staff with some expertise
I’ve been so interested in the pilot vanishing point so this was very helpful. I’m scared to start getting into fountain pens but it seems like so much fun
They are a wonderful hobby, but a slippery slope. The VP is a great pen though and a completely different experience. Inwould honestly recommend getting a twsbi at first to play around as inks behave very differently on tomoe river paper. I would be so excited to watch you get into fountain pens though! Xx
just a little tip for the pilot custom 823, twist open the bottom end of the pen a tiny bit when you write with it. it opens up the ink barrel to the feed and lets the ink flow through it a little more and should help with the skipping
Wish I could like this comment twice. Excellent advice.
Ohhh I remember someone mentioning this a while ago but completely forgot. I will give it a go. Thank you x
What a fantastic video and also incredibly helpful! 💖 Sad to hear that you get crap from people in the comments. There's no need for that. You have a beautiful collection 💖
Thank you!! Luckily no super mean comments this time. 😂
Wow Jo beautiful pen collection ❤
I also have two TWSBIs but I have Vac Iris & Diamonds 580, mine have also been inked for months and whilst I have washed and reinked out her pens these are still going well for me. Mine are Stub nibs. When I was younger I used to live calligraphy so I started off with many stub nibs. Only in the last two years have I tried MF and F due to my sailor & platinum collection - which are also my favs. I must say in the last year I am loving 21K nibs but don’t have too many as they can get pricy. I have the same Veilio pen but mine is a zoom nib - I have the Nekoyanagi inked and it is so beautiful with the wider nib - for heading or quotes on my page. I only got my 1911 this year in the Galaxy resin and in 21K XF - WOW! It is my favourite nib, (along with Matt black F Pilot VP) it has a gentle bounce too so I can get a little variation in line width for different writing styles, but I love my Pilot VPs - I prefer F nib but have M, F, XF. My Platinum Celluloid is Sakura B-nib and it is so beautiful - usually comes out when I need a little extra self kindness. I got the Shape of Heart in M so I have a mix of nib sizes. I like my shimmer and shading inks 😜
I got the Lamy dialog CC but after the Pilot VP…. I guess I’m a snob… I will resell the Lamy.
My Estie is in the botanical, I have the custom Gina nib and didn’t like it at first but the more I write with it, the smoother the nib became. I think it’s a F or M filed to a stub nib.
Thank you for the inspiration to stand up for what is right for you. I was sad to hear people are coming at you, I hope those commenters are able to find the kindness within themselves. You are too lovely to be unkind to. I really appreciate your videos. If you ever want to try any of my nibs/pens, just let me know. Varsha 🫶🏽🙏🏽🙌🏾🫶🏽
Wow what a wonderful collection. I’ve never heard of a zoom nib before!! I am going to have a to research those!
I’m also at the point where LAMY pens just don’t do it for me. I know lots of people say the 2000 is their favourite pen ever, but I’m not a fan of the style. Too modern for me.
I’m also trying to expand my nib variety, I actually got a TWSBI eco in a stub nib to try it out for my headers and so far I am in love!! (Got a shimmer ink in there too) xx
@@Jojournals90 I still ink up my TWSBIs but want to ink up my Lamy dialog with a different ink one more time to see if I want to let it go. I think my hand has a type and that type is asian nibs all the way 🤭🙄☺️🫣😂
“Vanishing Point sounds magical and sexy”. Love that! I’m into retractible pens at the moment but have yet to get this one (got the Decimo instead). It’s amazing how far down the rabbit hole we can go when it comes to collecting fountain pens. Good disclaimer at the beginning “don’t start”, but where’s the fun in that. 😄 I l do love your collection thought. And boo to all those who leave negative comments.
Thank you! Oh yeah, slippery slope but I’m glad I’m on it 🤣
Thanks for sharing 😊
All settled in for the pen eye candy! 🖋️
Omg Jo I finally got around to watching this video~ hello from Hong Kong!! Saying hello from Ka as well who would so gladly re-home that Twisby! SO kind of you~ 😭🫶
I will prepare it for its new home. Hope you are having fun in Hong Kong!!
Lovely collection! Especially that Platinum.
She’s my baby 🫶🏻
The name of the sailor pen at 6:14 is "Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Sansui Komakusa" if anyone was interested
Omg thank you!! I’ve been looking for the name for ages ❤️
Here’s my work around for the Pilot V.P. Get some pilot cartridges and flush them out if it’s not a color you like with your syringe and then use your syringe to refill the cartridge with a color of your choice. It works a treat
I’ve heard a few people use this work around. I do pretty much the same just with the converter. If you fill with a syringe you get waaaay more ink. And saves me buying the cartridges 🫶🏻 I have no idea why they made the converter so annoying 🤷🏻♀️
@@Jojournals90 I reuse my cartridges. I bought a pack & just keep reusing them.
Great video. I’m new to fountain pens and journaling so I’ve been binge watching your videos. I have three inexpensive pens Two twsbi and one kaweco sport. What is the nib size on your vanishing point? If I don’t get the VP due to cost what pen do you recommend for using in a tiny grid planner?
Ahh welcome to the fountain pen world! And thank you for watching my videos. My VP is a fine; I had the medium at first and it was way too thick for Hobonichi grid which is 3.8. I know a lot of people like the EF but for me I like a thicker line and smoother writing experience. Hope this helps! X
Thank you for the video - super interesting! I’m rather new to fountain pens and I have a narwhal original plus fountain pen that is also a vac filler and it was skipping again and again so I was watching lots of videos on UA-cam and learned that the vac mechanism can be closed off so the ink can’t even get through to the nib - sorry can’t explain it mechanically - but maybe you can look into it and my pen hasn’t been skipping because I know what to do now :) maybe it helps
Oh thank you! Someone commented the same tip and I tried it an hey presto! I am now LOVING the pen. 🙌🏻
what a lovely collection you have! thanks for sharing! 💛 i’m sorry people were being mean in the comments tho. not necessary at all.
Thank you! Yeah, it happens but the wonderful comments are well worth it. Xx
Beautiful pen collection. What is the name of the Japanese pen makers and the London Store? The transcript did not seem to do a good job on these names. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! The choosing keeping pen maker is Ohnishi seisakusho which can be found here: choosingkeeping.com/collections/by-brand-ohnishi
So many beautiful designs
🫣 Laban 325 was my first pen and I adore it 😅 pen likes are really subjective, but I would definitely not want a leaky pen.
100% agree on pen likes being subjective. I really need to get over the leakage on the Laban and give it another go. 🥰
Please don't use any micro mesh or other polishing/grinding materials on your 823 until you've properly diagnosed the cause of your issues. You'd be going in blind and will risk ruining an otherwise good nib. Many things can cause skipping, only some of them have anything to do with the tipping of the nib.
I am taking it a nib smith. Issue is, in the UK we only have x2 nib smiths in the whole country so getting your nib looked at isn’t easy
@@Jojournals90 That's more than there is in Australia. You could take it back to the store you bought it from, they'll likely have someone on staff with some expertise