How to Use a Glass Pen

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024

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  • @JetPens
    @JetPens  3 роки тому +149

    Have you ever tried a glass pen before? They're not just pretty to look at; they write pretty nicely too! Check out our Glass Pen Art video to see us draw with one: ua-cam.com/video/Gw6wW4BW4fw/v-deo.html

    • @cziegle3794
      @cziegle3794 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah I actually have a set of glass pens and ink wells.

    • @abigailphoenixthepaperaddi2501
      @abigailphoenixthepaperaddi2501 3 роки тому +5

      I actually have a few glass pens, and love them! I do have a question, though. I got my hubs one of his own, and, SOMEHOW, he managed to break just the tip off - it's at a slight angle and a bit sharp, instead of smooth and round. You wouldn't realize it to look at it, but writing with it is a nightmare.
      Is there anything I can do to try to salvage it, or is it something I have to retire to become a pretty decoration? Honestly, short of breaking it into pieces (it's quite gorgeous!), I'm willing to try anything to fix it. If it doesn't work, no harm, it'll just go back into my display case. But... I hate to see it not being able to be used without at LEAST trying to restore it! Thank you!

    • @LusciousBlackQueen
      @LusciousBlackQueen 3 роки тому +3

      Oh my! Never used an glass pen so when I saw this in my feed I was much fascinated by how beautiful it's crafted. The ink flowing from it, is just luxurious looking. I am very curious about the glass pen & ink that I can just use water to clean it off. Thank you 😊

    • @_official_multifandom_4028
      @_official_multifandom_4028 3 роки тому

      I have glass pens and I love them...

    • @lefthandedclogger
      @lefthandedclogger 3 роки тому

      I have one glass pen I found a few years ago and never used….then I saw a video (or maybe read?) about using one to swatch fountain pen inks and eureka! Started using it. It feels SO FANCY

  • @TheSodabottle
    @TheSodabottle 3 роки тому +814

    I didn't know you could use paper bags to get rid of the sharp edges! That's a super helpful tip 👍👍

    • @JetPens
      @JetPens  3 роки тому +129

      Don't go too overboard though! You could ruin the tip if you do it too much.

    • @airleney
      @airleney 2 роки тому +3

      @@JetPens .

  • @MondayMorningMist
    @MondayMorningMist 3 роки тому +315

    Perfect timing, I was just thinking about getting a glass pen when this video appeared in my feed! I mostly wanted to get one for when I want to play with and test my fountain pen inks without actually having to clean out or ink up a pen.

    • @grlRex
      @grlRex 3 роки тому +3

      What an awesome idea 💡. Thank you for this 🙂

    • @nadiraansari5037
      @nadiraansari5037 3 роки тому +1

      Me too..interesting..I was just looking at one online lol

    • @righatiwari2189
      @righatiwari2189 3 роки тому +1

      Wow what 's a video i love it no words to say
      Awesome ,beautiful, amazing
      , lovely , wow , i love it so so (100) much wow

    • @mahiagarwal5316
      @mahiagarwal5316 3 роки тому

      Lmao

    • @icantswim8657
      @icantswim8657 2 роки тому

      your fbi agent is just looking out for you

  • @kokuinomusume
    @kokuinomusume 3 роки тому +295

    I spent the whole September journaling with my glass pens and the end result was that the inks that flowed better in my experience were Rohrer & Klingner's iron gall inks (Salix is a dark blue and features in the video, Scabiosa is a purplish color. If you're afraid to put iron gall inks in your fountain pen, glass pens are perfect to try these inks with peace of mind). It was fun and I should do it again!

  • @JoeyTrejo10
    @JoeyTrejo10 3 роки тому +221

    I love my glass pen for ink swatching! Nothing beats the ease of cleaning it by just dipping it in water. I also love using mine with metallic watercolors

  • @skymochi7777
    @skymochi7777 3 роки тому +91

    Don’t know if I can commit to the cleaning, different inks, and special paper needed to use glass pens but they are so beautifully crafted!

    • @yaroslavsky
      @yaroslavsky 3 роки тому +65

      I'll say this, glass pens are far more low maintenance than either dip pens, fountain pens or brush. It doesn't really NEED special paper. It just looks best with the nicer paper, but that is true of any ink medium. I'll often grade papers with a glass dip pen on the regular old ruled paper the kids use. Maintenance is literally just dipping it in water and wiping on a paper towel. That is it. As far as inks go, I don't look at it as I have to use a bunch of different inks. More like I GET to use a bunch of different inks! You can use any old fountain pen ink and one bottle will last you ages. If I could only use one bottle of low cost ink, I'd recommend Noodler's Apache Sunset which has beautiful shading that shows up on all kinds of paper. Happy writing!

    • @skymochi7777
      @skymochi7777 3 роки тому +9

      @@yaroslavsky Thanks for the insight! Gonna stick w/my gel pens for now. Glass pens are so bougie!!

    • @Humanoidfrenzzy
      @Humanoidfrenzzy 2 роки тому +4

      @@yaroslavsky Thank you so much for sharing, I always get uncertain when they start listing off specific paper to use, I've been considering glass pens for a while, your comment was really helpful. 😊

    • @chantalvanderende515
      @chantalvanderende515 Рік тому +2

      ​@@skymochi7777 Soo... you completely missed or purposely disregarded the very specific mentions, both in the video and the above response, that glass pens do NOT need special cleaning, NOR special inks, NOR special paper and are, therefore, much more easier and quicker in many ways than fountain pens? Somebody took the time to respond to you and you toss that with insulting them that the use of glass pens is 'bougie', which is a pretty nauseating term in my opinion, and it's not even applicable here: there are glass pens for as little as EUR 15, cheaper than most fountain pens and certainly cheaper than gel pens. Those you just toss away (think of the all the plastic wasted!) when finished, but a glass pen and a bottle of ink last ages. Furthermore - if you're sitting there in your trailer, in your track suit, writing with your glitter gel pens whilst chewing gum with your mouth open, NOT being interested in glass pens, why even watch and comment?

    • @skymochi7777
      @skymochi7777 Рік тому +4

      @@chantalvanderende515 take a pill & relax. There was no disrespect intended in my response in fact admiring the commitment of glass fountain pen users. But instead u had to make derogatory, personal insults knowing nothing abt me. Hate comments violate UA-cam policy. Find more constructive ways of handling ur anger.

  • @myu2740
    @myu2740 2 роки тому +14

    I bought a glass pen set for like 10$ from a store somewhere and didn't know how to use it because it felt scratchy. this advice is so useful!

  • @엘리야의먹방
    @엘리야의먹방 2 роки тому +7

    I recently bought a J-Herbin glass pen, and I was still thinking about how to take care of the glass pen's beginner glass pen, but thanks to JetPen, I learned a lot. Thank you^^

  • @CharmEng89
    @CharmEng89 3 роки тому +12

    I have used the 2nd smoothest panel of those 3 step nail buffers, they work beautifully as well!

    • @XIIxMysticxIIX
      @XIIxMysticxIIX Рік тому +2

      What a good idea! just using the smoothest buffing section should yield great results, ok im sold on a glass pen. Adding it to my small fountain pen collection

  • @charitylady7389
    @charitylady7389 3 роки тому +93

    I'd be really interested in a video about the history of the glass pens verses regular dip pens. Thanks for the great content!!

  • @jimash1672
    @jimash1672 3 роки тому +12

    Man I'm impressed, I can literally showcase my calligraphy beautifully with this. I might purchase one ✨

  • @cferracini
    @cferracini 3 роки тому +55

    I find them gorgeous and it's really cool how they least longer than other dip pens when it comes to tip and ink but that's a product I really have no intention of ever owning! I'm way too scared of breaking them! Fountain pens are the ones for me

    • @dianedoherty9408
      @dianedoherty9408 11 місяців тому +5

      Oh you really need to buy one and try it out. There are many cheaper glass pens out there- less than 10.00 / 5:21 5:21 20.00. I got my husband to buy me a Murino glass pen for our anniversary and it was gorgeous and it wrote beautifully. Well I didn’t have it for a month yet and it rolled off of the table and broke the nib( totally my fault because it wasn’t on its holder) My heart broke! I was so upset and I even reached out to Murino to see if they could fix it. They were very nice and understanding,but told me it would cost more to send it to them than the pen cost( pen cost 100.00 with a bottle of ink) Long story short I looked online and was surprised at how many glass pens there are and how inexpensive most were so of course I bought one. I think I paid less than 10.00 for it and honestly it wrote just as nice as the expensive one, I have been hooked ever since and I have about 30 glass pens and one made of crystal. You should definitely take the plunge and buy one Amazon has them also. Well I just noticed this was 2yrs. ago😅😂 I’m commenting anyway lol. I hope you have taken the plunge😊

  • @hiddenshadow2105
    @hiddenshadow2105 3 роки тому +46

    To add that glass pen was developed in 18th century in Italian city Murano (according to what infomation I could find)
    They had an advantage over regular dip pens of that time (and it was before fountain pen or ballpoint pen invention) in bigger 'ink reserve' thanks to multiple twisted grooves but also in a steady, same-width line.

  • @ruthfeiertag
    @ruthfeiertag 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice overview of the care and feeding of glass pens. And how lovely to see some Shakespeare written out in a beautiful hand!

  • @jilliancrawford7577
    @jilliancrawford7577 3 роки тому +8

    What perfect timing! I was planning on going to a stationary shop that has glass dip pens today! I've been thinking of getting one and this only tempts me more.

  • @Vrenny
    @Vrenny 8 місяців тому +1

    Just received a glass pen as a gift- you're my go to for information on all things pens so this was my first stop. I'm excited to try it out. Thanks for being informative but not overwhelming me with info and techniques. I'm sure I'll be heading your way for ink and paper soon!

  • @crl_rvr25
    @crl_rvr25 3 роки тому +13

    I wonder what's the most niche, stationary addicted content y'all could make 🤔 this is definitely up there, I love it!!

  • @Osmone_Everony
    @Osmone_Everony 7 місяців тому

    I have seen a glass pen for the first time just a few months ago and I fell in love with it immediately. I don't do calligraphy but just the looks of the glass pens is so beautiful. 😍

  • @smilepuppy2769
    @smilepuppy2769 3 роки тому +4

    My left-handed ass can only watch in awe as you write beautifully without smearing the heck out of your ink and getting it all over your hands. Lovely!

    • @CinnamonCari
      @CinnamonCari 3 роки тому +1

      Watching this and thinking "maybe if I get rich I can buy this" and then your comment reminded me of my left-handedness 🤡

    • @a.u.1795
      @a.u.1795 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah I wish I could write with a glass pen but I'm left handed so it would just smudge all over 😭

  • @little_blackcat5594
    @little_blackcat5594 3 роки тому +5

    Your shop is amazing and i love the things you are selling i will recommend this to my friends !💕this is so underrated

  • @reijiriho
    @reijiriho 3 роки тому +3

    I used to have a fountain pen with red ink, but felt like a bit of a waste to have a good pen just to write a couple of words in the titles, so I repurposed back to blue ink. This glass pen is the perfect answer 😍!!!

  • @aleepenscoffee7031
    @aleepenscoffee7031 3 роки тому +7

    I love mine!!!! I bought it from you guys website!!!

  • @ninarain9422
    @ninarain9422 2 роки тому +3

    I have avoided using my glass pens because of the sharp tip. I hated the feeling that I had gotten from it. I'll definitely be trying this

  • @pamogren5707
    @pamogren5707 11 місяців тому

    Just bought my first glass dip pens ... thank you for this information!!! I'm excited to start with this.

  • @dangoflower751
    @dangoflower751 3 роки тому +6

    Love seeing glass pens! Would want to try it in the future soon 😄

  • @DemetriPanici
    @DemetriPanici 3 роки тому +5

    I’ve never heard glass pens before! These look so cool!

  • @pinkcupcake4717
    @pinkcupcake4717 Рік тому

    I just bought myself a glass pen, and wanted to make sure I was using it to its full potential! thank you!

  • @himmel_channel
    @himmel_channel 3 роки тому +18

    I have a glass pen 😆 and I prefer using it than a fountain pen. I bought one because it looked pretty but didn't think I'd love it than a fountain pen, even tho I can only use it at home and never bring outside

  • @purnimamittal3660
    @purnimamittal3660 3 роки тому +1

    I first time saw glass pens and they are
    Absolutely gorgeous 😍

  • @MarshaLove0723
    @MarshaLove0723 3 роки тому +9

    I prefer the glass nib pens - with caps to protect the nib when not in use.

  • @Otto-rn4bj
    @Otto-rn4bj 2 роки тому

    I had my my glass pen lying around for quite a while, I should definitely get back to using it!

  • @Nobodyシ-s7g
    @Nobodyシ-s7g 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much! This was so useful your channel is the best for artist like me!

  • @amanishajay914
    @amanishajay914 Рік тому +1

    I have two and I sketch with them. I like both soft and scratchy nibs

  • @GabrielTobing
    @GabrielTobing 9 місяців тому

    3:03 this looks absolutely amazing

  • @Stormbrise
    @Stormbrise 3 роки тому +1

    Ack no bloopers or extra takes! How accustomed to them we have become. I love this vide and I have downloaded it for when I need to review it if and when I get one of these beautiful pens.

  • @dianedoherty9408
    @dianedoherty9408 11 місяців тому

    I have many glass pens and I absolutely love them

  • @mothmitchell7774
    @mothmitchell7774 2 роки тому +2

    My personal favorite ink for practicing was food coloring in water, it looks like watercolor :)

  • @blankao8088
    @blankao8088 Рік тому

    Since I know absolutely nothing ab glass pens that was really helpful and done interestingly. Think I might get one

  • @MarcellHobbs
    @MarcellHobbs 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing the paper bag method. I bought a new glass pen because my first had a scratchy spot. I’ll try it!

  • @karennelson4108
    @karennelson4108 3 роки тому

    My daughter would love one of these. I will get her one for Christmas. Thanks for the info featured in the video

  • @theweatherisaokay4964
    @theweatherisaokay4964 Рік тому

    I loved my glass pen, they are really nice to use, the tip slide easily and smoothly but alas, I only use it for less than 6 month before I accidently dropped it and breaks. Now I'm back using my old dip fountain pen. I might get one again in the future but I need to find one that have rectangle body so it wont roll easily on my rather crowded desk.

  • @timbits4dayz
    @timbits4dayz 5 місяців тому

    I have a new glass pen my friend got me so i was hoping to use it without messing it up, thank you for this video!

  • @verdeirisado
    @verdeirisado Рік тому

    Very useful tips! Thank you

  • @AreeeAsh
    @AreeeAsh 3 роки тому +6

    Do i have a glass pen? No.
    Will i ever have one? Probably not.
    Did i still watch the entire video? Yes.

  • @Mr.Ali_Ryuji
    @Mr.Ali_Ryuji 3 роки тому +1

    I think glass pen really make a glowing ink arts drawing more beautiful and unique especially it it done on flat glass or clear mirror surface.

  • @job5098
    @job5098 Рік тому +1

    I used the bottom of the ink bottle (also glass) to get rid off a particularly sharp edge; I prefer a smooth feeling, I'm prone to rip paper otherwise; and also I naturally twist my pen writing, so an irregular tip was not helpful.
    Worked a lot faster than smoothing on paper [though not as rapid as I feared sand paper would be, though I didn't actually try that one myself]; that being said, faster also means faster to overdo it!

  • @alisha2536
    @alisha2536 3 роки тому

    OMG!!! I just bought a glass pen and was hoping jetpens would upload a video on it!!!!

  • @tomomafuy
    @tomomafuy 3 роки тому +3

    ive heard of these before but i didnt want to get one of the sketchy brands from amazon because im so afraid the glass tip is going to break in my hands. hopefully ill be allowed to buy one of these though!

  • @laurabartoletti6412
    @laurabartoletti6412 2 роки тому

    Totally cool, glass pens & ink ! 🦋🍀

  • @MsBelaP
    @MsBelaP 3 роки тому

    Those metal nib pens look so elegant! I want them all!!

  • @amelias.4293
    @amelias.4293 3 роки тому +1

    This video appeared at the right time! I was thinking of getting a cool notebook set with a glass pen and I was like, I don't know how to use a glass pen! The ink was so cute and it was a purple glass pen with a lock notebook. I decided not to get it then a came across your channel! Thank you so much! New subscriber!

    • @amelias.4293
      @amelias.4293 3 роки тому

      She has such neat handwriting😱

  • @mmarjisr
    @mmarjisr 2 роки тому

    I have heard of glass fountain pens a few months ago, I'm still trying to figure out whether or not to buy one and if it's worth it seeing how it's so fragile. Thank you for the video

  • @lindaviteretto9186
    @lindaviteretto9186 Рік тому

    They work great with watercolors also, but one with no twist in the tip is best. Just brush it on tip. The straight tip works for applying masking fluid also. Experiment & have fun!

  • @sistersvibes_edits
    @sistersvibes_edits Рік тому

    Wow ❤❤ this was really helpful

  • @FerralVideo
    @FerralVideo Рік тому

    I actually owned a glass pen before I owned a fountain pen! Was surprised by how long it could right before needing refill.
    Dropped my first one and broke the nib so had to buy another. Both have had one rough scratchy side. I'll have to try that rough paper trick on it.

  • @Dineshsingh486
    @Dineshsingh486 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful glass pen

  • @monkeyboo4927
    @monkeyboo4927 3 роки тому

    I have been wondering all of these tysm jet pens you are da best

  • @quiltknit
    @quiltknit 3 роки тому

    Love using my Glass pens!

  • @recon441
    @recon441 3 роки тому

    Ooohhh testing different inks with a glass pen, that makes sense!

  • @jennifernash4849
    @jennifernash4849 2 роки тому +1

    My 7 year old son is trying a glass pen for the first time today! This video was perfect to get us started- thanks!

  • @LiteralBeans
    @LiteralBeans 2 роки тому

    I just looked and they are a lot cheaper than I thought they would be. Nice

  • @pencilled_robin
    @pencilled_robin 8 місяців тому

    I don't think I'll ever get a glass pen but my goodness they are beautiful

  • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
    @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Рік тому +1

    I first saw glass pens from the UA-camr Kaiteki ART. She makes some amazing artwork using multiple mediums, but the fountain pens are great for drawing fine strands of hair. My biggest concern would be my klutzy self knocking over a bottle of ink 😅

  • @-.Mohamed-_-salah.-21
    @-.Mohamed-_-salah.-21 Рік тому +1

    Which is better fountain pen
    Or the glas one.

  • @funwithshriya1926
    @funwithshriya1926 3 роки тому +1

    You definitely gain more subscriber

  • @lemonade1788
    @lemonade1788 3 роки тому +6

    I'm clumsy af and i like to spin my pens so i will definitely break this thing in less than a day

  • @nozrep
    @nozrep 2 роки тому

    whaaaaaaat? I had no idea something like this exists. Lol it came into my “recommended” feed. Curiosity piqued!

  • @jonlo1342
    @jonlo1342 3 роки тому +2

    I’m new to fountain pen and pop into your video luckily.
    I’m curious, if there any glass pen can write fine lines? Should we always use a glass pen to write slowly? Can writing speed control the width of line a bit?

    • @JetPens
      @JetPens  3 роки тому +4

      Hi there! Generally, glass pens do not write extra fine because of their material (the finer the tip, the more fragile; the tip needs a blunt edge to make contact with the page). When writing with glass pens, it's important to write slowly. Writing speed doesn't affect the width of the line as much as how much ink is loaded on the nib. For example, lines are much wetter and thicker right after dipping the pen in ink, and they are thinner when there's little ink left.

    • @jonlo1342
      @jonlo1342 3 роки тому +1

      @@JetPens Thanks for your detailed and professional explanation!

  • @katherynncasarez9200
    @katherynncasarez9200 3 роки тому +1

    Are there different kinds of glass pens? Like different weights different types of glass?

  • @madetoorder2010
    @madetoorder2010 Рік тому

    Thanks for teach us is very helpfull.i

  • @funkytime69
    @funkytime69 3 роки тому +1

    I love glass pens

  • @IqbalAsif108
    @IqbalAsif108 2 роки тому

    I love glass pen ❤️❤️❤️💝

  • @giocondakisses
    @giocondakisses 2 роки тому

    I didn't know I needed a glass pen in my life

  • @shilapadaganoor8258
    @shilapadaganoor8258 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video

  • @_cirrusclouds
    @_cirrusclouds 3 роки тому

    Maybe I can get one soon, but this is really helpful for beginners.

  • @stefnee9
    @stefnee9 3 роки тому

    Love you guys!

  • @geraldine5340
    @geraldine5340 Рік тому

    I used my watercolor paint and it worked well

  • @quijotapazos2750
    @quijotapazos2750 Рік тому

    Are they friendly for left handed people? Classic metal tip pens were a pain to use for lefties for they always broke. I always wanted to love the ink technique but they were designed to be used certain way

  • @saumyabajaj3382
    @saumyabajaj3382 3 роки тому +4

    Aesthetic ❤️

  • @ayklization
    @ayklization 2 роки тому

    Awesome and to the point

  • @wegotthepower
    @wegotthepower Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I just got my first glass dip pen as a Christmas gift & I’ll try it out now 🤩 Do you have these tips written down somewhere too so I can reference them if needed?

    • @JetPens
      @JetPens  Рік тому +1

      We have it in blog format here! www.jetpens.com/blog/How-to-Use-a-Glass-Dip-Pen/pt/344

  • @pincushion182
    @pincushion182 3 роки тому +1

    68th glass pens look so elegant

  • @angieemm
    @angieemm 2 роки тому +1

    Are there any left-handers at Jet? I desperately need to hear from them! I've tried multiple types of fountain pens and a pen salesman finally told me that they don't work for lefties because we "push" the pen way more than we "pull," which is the opposite of right-handers. I'm wondering if this is an issue with glass pens as well. What do y'all say?

  • @robz885
    @robz885 9 місяців тому

    What do recommend doing with the rubber plug that comes with the ink? When I removed the rubber plug, the ink got all over my hands!!

  • @bananasunshine
    @bananasunshine 2 роки тому

    Me a lefty can only envy the beauty of writing with dip pens 🥺

  • @honeytalkies6864
    @honeytalkies6864 3 роки тому

    woah so cool!! (also who is the amazing narrator?)

  • @skibidi.G
    @skibidi.G 3 місяці тому

    Very nice ✌️😊

  • @DANIEL-ee3mj
    @DANIEL-ee3mj 3 роки тому

    i love you stuff it so nice

  • @ms.audreejean5204
    @ms.audreejean5204 Рік тому

    Beautiful! And you can also use them to kill whitewalkers.

  • @dizzylbnt
    @dizzylbnt 3 роки тому +2

    I only learned about glass pens through JetPens - they're so cool! By the way, I see that shipping doesn't come to my cuontry anymore due to covid; will this resume any time soon? Which countries are still being shipped to? Thanks!

    • @JetPens
      @JetPens  3 роки тому +2

      Hi there! While we usually ship to many international destinations, due to COVID-19, our shipping is limited to a small number of countries. We keep our COVID-19 page updated with any status changes, which you can see here: www.jetpens.com/articles/COVID-19. You can email our customer service team at jetpens@jetpens.com to request shipping to your country and we’ll try to add it if possible.

    • @dizzylbnt
      @dizzylbnt 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! This is perfect

  • @lorikroupa3878
    @lorikroupa3878 Рік тому

    So, I have a question which might sound like a sort of dumb one, but how do I keep the pen/ink from staining my hands so much?

  • @eloahc8880
    @eloahc8880 6 місяців тому

    Awesome ❤

  • @PurpledaisyShasta
    @PurpledaisyShasta 2 роки тому

    So getting myself one

  • @mehak233
    @mehak233 3 роки тому +1

    This pen is damn pretty!!!❤️✌🏻

  • @digitalis-y9h
    @digitalis-y9h 2 роки тому

    can you write fast with a glass dip pen or does the ink not run down quick enough?

  • @pennylane8859
    @pennylane8859 Рік тому

    What a wonderfull voice. 😃

  • @kasperpowers5991
    @kasperpowers5991 3 роки тому

    Very cool!

  • @frefly6774
    @frefly6774 3 роки тому

    What’s your desk called, I really love it pls answer

  • @HE4RTS4EM1LY
    @HE4RTS4EM1LY 3 роки тому

    That’s an awesome pen 🖋🖊

  • @sameeralazawee7524
    @sameeralazawee7524 3 роки тому

    Nice >>> Thank you