JESUS died for our sins on the cross, HE shed HIS holy, innocent , precious blood for us (HIS blood washes away ALL sins) HE was buried but on the third day GOD raised HIM from the dead. All you have to do to be saved is: Believe in JESUS, trust in HIS blood. JESUS did everything for you, no works are required for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9)
The ink itself is important, too. Some are "wetter" than others, some pens write wetter, too. A perfect match up of pen, ink and paper will make fountain pen writing downright sublime.
You summed that up so well! I have three pens that I consider “married” to particular inks, because they never have problems with consistent flow, cleaning, or leaks. Also, the pen color and ink color generally go together well. It’s such a happy occasion when I figure out a perfect pairing! (Like my Pelikan M205 with Taccia Uguisu, or my TWSBI Rose Gold with Diamine Ancient Copper. Happy pens with gorgeous inks.)
For students, i guess y’all can add Maruman’s loose leaf paper to the mix 😌 it’s what i’ve been using and so far it’s smooth and little to no bleed through!
I agree with Kymberly and Angela. Try a cheap but good one like the Preppy. They come with a cartridge, so you don’t have to worry about ink at first. It’s all about writing easily, very little pressure. Enjoy the act of putting pen to paper. You will feel more elegant and beautiful if you let yourself! Hugs, hope you try.
It surprises me how few journalers on UA-cam use FPs. Most of them love using such a variety of pens and colors I would think the versatility of FPs would call to them
same and I think maybe it's just they weren't exposed to them at any point. I know I wasn't until recently & been journaling my entire life (I just turned 51 so it wasn't like yesterday or anything 😂) but fell down the FP rabbit hole through art, probably... can't remember exactly tbh, but there it is and now I'm having dreams of different colored inks, it's bad! or good, depending...
I recently rediscovered fountain pens for me. I am a leftie which means it really needs to be fast drying otherwise I get frustrated. Looking forward checking out the blog to see what I am going to test out
I’m looking at getting my first fountain (I’m a leftie too), what would you recommend for pen and ink? I’m considering the kaweco sport in either fine or medium, and I love all the Ferris wheel inks
@@oliviawaters7815 leftie here aswell. I just got me a kaweco, ive been journaling and drawing with it. I enjoy it over my lamy Al star. But I was just looking into what to do to practice my cursive with different nibs and colors. I want to write my poetry on paper and scan them. Problem is with me, I can't write straight across lol. Lined helps but I want to use different papers, pens, colors, etc. Scan and boom the author's penmanship.
As the most of my writing is correspondence, I have found Clairefontaine Triomphe the best for my needs. I have some truly awful number 10 envelopes that I use for my bills, but it's a Clairefontaine envelope for the other things. You didn't mention that the Clairefontaine envelopes have a perforated side for easy opening. Is this just something that the 50 count "envelope pads" have, or is it something that they all have? (Mine are 80 GSM C6, if I remember correctly.)
I went back to fountain pen use after years of not using it. My work does not allow to use them for doc signing etc. But I went back to college and I remembered how much I hate writing with ballpoints and the likes. I have a death grip on them and my writing is shockingly bad looking. So recently I got Lamy Studio and never looked back. Now time to get to the point: I was making my study notes in regular, cheap notebook and was very annoyed at how scratchy the pen felt. So I watched few videos and decided to buy few Rhodia notebooks. OH MY GOD WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE! I WILL NEVER EVER BUY CHEAP RUN OF THE MILL NOTEBOOK IN MY LIFE!!!! My fiancee came back from work I gave her my pen and asked to write something in the old notebook first and than on Rhodia page. The moment she started writing in Rhodia she said: wow! So smooth. And cherry on top: writings don't smudge when highlighted anymore!!!
Hey Jetpens! Do you have a blog or video about fountain pens and what to do if the ink has stopped flowing? I stored it properly and none of the sites I’ve checked out have helped :/
Hi there! Have you cleaned your pen in the last few weeks? We have a couple of guides that you might find useful: www.jetpens.com/blog/help-my-fountain-pen-wont-write/pt/569#Cleaned www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-clean-a-fountain-pen/pt/259#How%20Basic
Caveat emptor : Tomoe River changed their paper in the midst of 2020 some new products featuring Tomoe River might indeed use the new version which is different than the glorious original one.
You might try ‘Onion Skin’ paper for letter writing. I buy it by the ream. Rhodia graph notebooks are a must for mathematics. ‘French Lined’ Clairfontaine notebooks are great for good handwriting.
I tried fountain pen once, my problem is that they have to be constantly horizontal or else the ink will leak thru nib making a mess or takes time to go down the to the nib. its not for me 😔
Sounds like the pens cap didn't seal properly. Fountain pens normally write pretty well even when they were not used for quite some time... I never had problems with ink leaking through the nib - sounds like you could give it another try. Though I understand if you're just not a fan
Any fountain pen-friendly paper works fine with Extra Fine nibs! You can see some recommendations in our blog: www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Best-Fountain-Pen-Paper/pt/730
Can some one tell me how long does an fountain pen ink lasts I've been journaling with fountain pens for a long time but i am worried if its gonna fade later .
believe it or not I have been using fountain pens with regular note book paper, works just fine, I am sure it would be better with paper made for fountain pens, mostly numbers
For use with fountain pens, cardstock paper might not be the best option since the ink will likely feather and bleed through. You can check out our fountain pen paper recommendations here: www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Best-Fountain-Pen-Paper/pt/730
I know it's a bit off-topic but: I am looking for a refill that could be similar to PIGMA MICRON 01. but as a refill for normal type pen! I am left-handed and love the fast dry, waterproof, fade-proof, and 0.25mm tip! what do you recommend? thank you!
Before I started drawing with microns, I used the Pilot 4+1 multi pen with 0.5 ink. Whatever ink came in that is a dream! I love love love the tiny .38 frixion slim pens. So fine point and the color varieties are fun!
@@penelopefp Thank you for your experience I would say I am looking for a fat refill like Parker or pilot G2. I love this black micron ink but will switch to a non-disposable pen, that I can switch just the refills. probably I won't get a fine tip but looking for something that would give me the closest result as micron, I hate smearing as lefthanded but love small tips like 0,25 or 0,3. The Zebra Sarasa dry gel pen seems a good choice but a bit thicker then what i like
I really like the OHTO needle point gel refels I got for my Parker Jotters: www.jetpens.com/Ohto-Flash-Dry-Gel-Pen-Refill-Black/pd/22302 But they aren't waterproof. Though they are quick dry, needle point, fine tip (but not quite 01, that 0.5mm is actually similar to a Micron 03, defintely finer than the 05).
I think you’ve sold me on your Kanso notebook! And I’ve wanted a Midori notebook or two for quite some time. I own several of the others mentioned already! Great video. Now, tell us about those pretty pens we got glimpses of?
Extra fine fountain pens dispense less ink so they're less likely to feather (as opposed to a broad nib)! The Platinum Preppy works on regular paper: www.jetpens.com/Platinum-Preppy-Fountain-Pens/ct/5111
Dot grid is like an in-between for graph paper and blank paper. It's really good for notebooks where you expect to do both drawing and writing. I have a pocket notebook with dot grid paper for example.
I know it was shown in the video, but don't post your Twsbi 580. It not only is too long but attaches to the piston on back, causing risk of pumping out ink.
Before starting the video, I’m assuming the contents are 1. Use tomoe river 2. Use tomoe river ... N. Use tomoe river (If you’re interested in exploring the subtleties of fountain pen inks, especially shading and sheen, you can’t beat it for showing those off! This is how I became a hobonichi addict 😅)
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I ‘m sure that if I wrote ( your printing) like that, not using the line as a reference and in between the two lines would produce an uneven form and take me all day to do a letter, let alone take notes. Your demo writing looks nice but not practical for everyday writing when several pages are written. Rhodia 80 gsm seems to perform well for me.
I can't find a calligraphy notebook for a good price here in Mexico. Every notebook under 5 dollars is the same generic product and I'm on a tight budget. Standard notebooks just aren't good enough for my Uniball Vision.
A terrible explanation of feathering, and why it happens. I truly hate "shading". It just looks like a sloppy mess you'd find coming out of a one dollar pen on a Walmart clearance isle. When I was young, everyone hated it. Then marketers took over, used the Microsoft approach and said is was a feature, not a bug. Bad, cheaqp, poorly formulated ink started selling like crazy. Now everyone who enters the fountain pen world is told that "shading" is great, beautiful, and might even cure cancer. I also hate Tomoe River paper, which is another thing we're all supposed to love. Yes, it displays ink better than any other paper. But it does this by making ink dry on the surface, which also means a lot of dye is left on the surface. I've seen this dye come back to life years later, sometimes just from high humitity. Or I guess that was the cause. We couldn't thgink of another reason. Dry time on TR can take forever. Some onks, largely bulletproof inks, can take days to reach the point where they won't smudge. Sometimes they never reach this point. Ghosting can be terrible. So bad you can only use one side of the paper. Tomoe River paper is already very expensive, but it costs twice as much when you can only use one side. It also creases very easily. I've seen and had a page crease badly just from turning the page. Tomoe River paper is simply NOT a good choice for writing you want to last for many years, or decades. And it's took expensive to use for writing you'll just through away in an hour, or even a week. All you can do is write on it, say, "Hey, the ink looks great on this paper", and then throw it away. There are just too many excellent fountain pen papers out there to use one that costs too much, and that has so many drawbacks. Just my four cents.
My Kanso Noto book is neither worth the hype nor the money. It is is step above Moleskine but that's not saying much. It must contain the new Tomoe River paper, as the paper is rough, prone to feathering, liable to jam nibs with loose fibers and does not allow the extent of shading characteristic of the original Tomoe River paper. When the current book is full, I will not be replacing it with another Kanso Noto.
Totally speaking for myself here... While I love the jetpens videos, the speed at which they do writing videos and examples are not realistic for me in real life. I write way faster... and of course my hand writing is no where as neat or pretty! 🤣😂
Make sure to check out our blog for even more fountain pen paper recommendations: to.jetpens.com/3gXHNCt
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Oh I so agree Big Time ☺️☺️
JESUS died for our sins on the cross, HE shed HIS holy, innocent , precious blood for us (HIS blood washes away ALL sins) HE was buried but on the third day GOD raised HIM from the dead. All you have to do to be saved is: Believe in JESUS, trust in HIS blood. JESUS did everything for you, no works are required for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9)
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The ink itself is important, too. Some are "wetter" than others, some pens write wetter, too. A perfect match up of pen, ink and paper will make fountain pen writing downright sublime.
You summed that up so well! I have three pens that I consider “married” to particular inks, because they never have problems with consistent flow, cleaning, or leaks. Also, the pen color and ink color generally go together well. It’s such a happy occasion when I figure out a perfect pairing! (Like my Pelikan M205 with Taccia Uguisu, or my TWSBI Rose Gold with Diamine Ancient Copper. Happy pens with gorgeous inks.)
I find the old pens have less problems with paper, circa 90's
every time I watch a jetpens video I feel the emptiness of my wallet
Same but with my credit card.
😅🤣😅 so true...me too
Yes! 😅
True
Haha I know right 🥺
I just so appreciate how much your narrator works to correctly pronounce everything 🥰
For students, i guess y’all can add Maruman’s loose leaf paper to the mix 😌 it’s what i’ve been using and so far it’s smooth and little to no bleed through!
sorry for late response but what kind of pen do you use? I’m using a rollerball pen and i want to make sure it doesn’t bleed through
I've very recently started getting back into fountain pens, so the timing of this video couldn't be more perfect.
fountain pens scare me, they look so elegant and beautiful, which is literally everything im not. 💀
They're really great pens and you don't have to spend a lot to get a great pen. Try the Platinum Preppy 😉.
I feel yah
Just get one, I have severe arthritis and they’re the only pens I can write with. My hand writing is atrocious but I can still write.
Buy em cheap. Pilot petite is cute and simple. Nothing elegant really.
I agree with Kymberly and Angela. Try a cheap but good one like the Preppy. They come with a cartridge, so you don’t have to worry about ink at first. It’s all about writing easily, very little pressure. Enjoy the act of putting pen to paper. You will feel more elegant and beautiful if you let yourself! Hugs, hope you try.
Perfect timing! I was researching for ideal journal for fountain pens yesterday, using your blog post as a resource. Thank you for posting!
It surprises me how few journalers on UA-cam use FPs. Most of them love using such a variety of pens and colors I would think the versatility of FPs would call to them
same and I think maybe it's just they weren't exposed to them at any point. I know I wasn't until recently & been journaling my entire life (I just turned 51 so it wasn't like yesterday or anything 😂) but fell down the FP rabbit hole through art, probably... can't remember exactly tbh, but there it is and now I'm having dreams of different colored inks, it's bad! or good, depending...
Yay! This was the video I was asking for! 🎉 Thank you Jet Pens!
Im getting so excited when theres a new video from JetPens
minions
I’ve been looking into a fountain pen friendly journal, this video is just great timing!
What wonderful elocution and sophisticated pronunciation ! In addition to the enthusiasm and brilliant products, it is truly irresistible !
Great video! So many fantastic recommendations
Midori MD B6 Slim is my journal of choice, and those Kaweco Sport fountain pens you showed with it are the pens I use. Gel pens are great in it too.
Exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you
I’m doing journaling with a fountain pen for school so this video is perfect thank you 🥰
What fountain pen ink is used in the thumbnail image? It's so beautiful!
It's Sailor Yamadori: www.jetpens.com/Sailor-Shikiori-Yamadori-Ink-Copper-Pheasant-Izayoi-no-Yume-20-ml-Bottle/pd/22558
@@JetPens thank you so much!!
Love Antonia's voice.
How do you know that is her voice?Just curious.
@@waynehorne2734 There are videos where you can see her face.
@@azounx thanks for the explanation. Have a great day!
Great audio and video as always♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I use a Kanso Noto for my journaling. Started it back in January and I'm about halfway through it.
Thank you America for your wonderful inspiration as usual. I constantly remind myself that I never need it.
I recently rediscovered fountain pens for me. I am a leftie which means it really needs to be fast drying otherwise I get frustrated. Looking forward checking out the blog to see what I am going to test out
I’m looking at getting my first fountain (I’m a leftie too), what would you recommend for pen and ink? I’m considering the kaweco sport in either fine or medium, and I love all the Ferris wheel inks
@@oliviawaters7815 leftie here aswell. I just got me a kaweco, ive been journaling and drawing with it. I enjoy it over my lamy Al star. But I was just looking into what to do to practice my cursive with different nibs and colors. I want to write my poetry on paper and scan them. Problem is with me, I can't write straight across lol. Lined helps but I want to use different papers, pens, colors, etc. Scan and boom the author's penmanship.
As the most of my writing is correspondence, I have found Clairefontaine Triomphe the best for my needs. I have some truly awful number 10 envelopes that I use for my bills, but it's a Clairefontaine envelope for the other things.
You didn't mention that the Clairefontaine envelopes have a perforated side for easy opening. Is this just something that the 50 count "envelope pads" have, or is it something that they all have? (Mine are 80 GSM C6, if I remember correctly.)
Hey! hope everyone's day is going okay
Does the fountain pen ink show up better on a Rhodia dot pad than a Rhodia ivy color?
Suggestion: please include price for the recommended products in such videos.
I went back to fountain pen use after years of not using it. My work does not allow to use them for doc signing etc. But I went back to college and I remembered how much I hate writing with ballpoints and the likes. I have a death grip on them and my writing is shockingly bad looking.
So recently I got Lamy Studio and never looked back. Now time to get to the point:
I was making my study notes in regular, cheap notebook and was very annoyed at how scratchy the pen felt. So I watched few videos and decided to buy few Rhodia notebooks. OH MY GOD WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE! I WILL NEVER EVER BUY CHEAP RUN OF THE MILL NOTEBOOK IN MY LIFE!!!!
My fiancee came back from work I gave her my pen and asked to write something in the old notebook first and than on Rhodia page. The moment she started writing in Rhodia she said: wow! So smooth.
And cherry on top: writings don't smudge when highlighted anymore!!!
Train your child early with this art.
very informing, excellent video!
Very very useful information! 👍
Hey Jetpens! Do you have a blog or video about fountain pens and what to do if the ink has stopped flowing? I stored it properly and none of the sites I’ve checked out have helped :/
Hi there! Have you cleaned your pen in the last few weeks? We have a couple of guides that you might find useful: www.jetpens.com/blog/help-my-fountain-pen-wont-write/pt/569#Cleaned
www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-clean-a-fountain-pen/pt/259#How%20Basic
i was just thinking of buying a fountain pen! i needed this
Can someone please tell me the pen used @7:02 . Thanks for the help in advance😌😌
For letter writing I like the Strathmore 500 series, lined paper for fountain pens. Plus made in the usa 25 percent cotton.
Caveat emptor : Tomoe River changed their paper in the midst of 2020 some new products featuring Tomoe River might indeed use the new version which is different than the glorious original one.
You might try ‘Onion Skin’ paper for letter writing. I buy it by the ream.
Rhodia graph notebooks are a must for mathematics.
‘French Lined’ Clairfontaine notebooks are great for good handwriting.
what is the pen used in 2:07 with the screw cap?
Were you able to find out?
Any recommendations on fountain pen friendly A5 lose leaves (the 20 rings kind)? Many thanks in advance!
I tried fountain pen once, my problem is that they have to be constantly horizontal or else the ink will leak thru nib making a mess or takes time to go down the to the nib. its not for me 😔
Sounds like the pens cap didn't seal properly. Fountain pens normally write pretty well even when they were not used for quite some time... I never had problems with ink leaking through the nib - sounds like you could give it another try. Though I understand if you're just not a fan
What’s the best EF nib friendly paper?
Any fountain pen-friendly paper works fine with Extra Fine nibs! You can see some recommendations in our blog: www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Best-Fountain-Pen-Paper/pt/730
what is the name of the ink that you used in the start of the video
Can some one tell me how long does an fountain pen ink lasts
I've been journaling with fountain pens for a long time but i am worried if its gonna fade later .
believe it or not I have been using fountain pens with regular note book paper, works just fine, I am sure it would be better with paper made for fountain pens, mostly numbers
Never this early. Literally 4:35 am in msia.
Love the variety of products that you recommended! There’s something for everyone :D I’ll have to look into the letter writing products 💌
Really helpful.
I actually enjoy the feathering effect. What I don’t like is the bleed through.
Any paper recommendation for sketching?
Any recommendations for a paper for a person learning how to write cursive with a fountain pen?
Rhodia Dot Grid Paper would be a great choice for you! www.jetpens.com/Rhodia-DotPad-Notepads/ct/1776
Thanks JetPens friends.
All very nice , Thanks
Yes, I could not agree more. Tsubame A5 lined and Apica A4 notebooks.With a Sailor 1911.
Make more vids I like them!
Hi, uhmmm can a 60 gsm paper handle fountain pens?
just wanted to ask....do you guys ship to oman
Very nice!
Such a beautiful and comprehensive vedio. Love U Jetpens!!
Can we please have a vedio on best fountain pen for students
What is the fountain pen alongside the first notebook for working professionals? I really love it but can’t make out the brand!
If you mean at 6:28, that's this one: www.jetpens.com/Platinum-Curidas-Fountain-Pens/ct/5986. The other pens are in the description!
what's the fountain pen used in the video
Cant believe the midori MD was soo see through, i felt like i got lied on. I want it back but idk how.
I don't expect anybody to see this but I have some stock paper that I used to draw in. Can I use that, it is very thick?
For use with fountain pens, cardstock paper might not be the best option since the ink will likely feather and bleed through. You can check out our fountain pen paper recommendations here: www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Best-Fountain-Pen-Paper/pt/730
I know it's a bit off-topic but: I am looking for a refill that could be similar to PIGMA MICRON 01. but as a refill for normal type pen! I am left-handed and love the fast dry, waterproof, fade-proof, and 0.25mm tip! what do you recommend? thank you!
Before I started drawing with microns, I used the Pilot 4+1 multi pen with 0.5 ink. Whatever ink came in that is a dream! I love love love the tiny .38 frixion slim pens. So fine point and the color varieties are fun!
@@penelopefp Thank you for your experience I would say I am looking for a fat refill like Parker or pilot G2. I love this black micron ink but will switch to a non-disposable pen, that I can switch just the refills. probably I won't get a fine tip but looking for something that would give me the closest result as micron, I hate smearing as lefthanded but love small tips like 0,25 or 0,3. The Zebra Sarasa dry gel pen seems a good choice but a bit thicker then what i like
@@andreverde5076 doesn't the Pilot G2 also come in 0.38? I don't think it has the same variety of colors, but that is a sweet ink!
@@penelopefp I guess I will have to try both :) thank you for your kindness
I really like the OHTO needle point gel refels I got for my Parker Jotters:
www.jetpens.com/Ohto-Flash-Dry-Gel-Pen-Refill-Black/pd/22302
But they aren't waterproof. Though they are quick dry, needle point, fine tip (but not quite 01, that 0.5mm is actually similar to a Micron 03, defintely finer than the 05).
i really like the paper of berlin notebook.
Good effort
I wrote I my planner in January. The ink still smudges. I really don’t understand that Lamy ink.
Which Lamy ink is it? I’ve been loving Lamy Blue cartridges because it dries so darn fast! What’s the paper in your journal?
I think you’ve sold me on your Kanso notebook! And I’ve wanted a Midori notebook or two for quite some time. I own several of the others mentioned already!
Great video. Now, tell us about those pretty pens we got glimpses of?
We put links in the description!
Excellent video! What blue ink is used in the video?
Sailor Shikiori Yamadori Ink!
How about if you can't avoid using ordinary paper to write with a Fountain Pen, is there another solution for that? Plzz help me
Extra fine fountain pens dispense less ink so they're less likely to feather (as opposed to a broad nib)! The Platinum Preppy works on regular paper: www.jetpens.com/Platinum-Preppy-Fountain-Pens/ct/5111
Which is the fountain pen used in intro
That's a Platinum 3776 Century Fountain Pen: www.jetpens.com/Platinum-3776-Century-Fountain-Pens-Classic/ct/1657?&f=e1882370fd8a5120_df2c237b962c3a68
Do you guy ship your products to Australia
Yes we do!
I truly don’t understand dot notebooks. Lined and unlined I get but why the dots?
Dot grid is like an in-between for graph paper and blank paper. It's really good for notebooks where you expect to do both drawing and writing. I have a pocket notebook with dot grid paper for example.
I know it was shown in the video, but don't post your Twsbi 580. It not only is too long but attaches to the piston on back, causing risk of pumping out ink.
Hi we actually posted a TWSBI Diamond Mini, not a 580!
Love from India, is there any brand in India that manufactures pages that are Fountain Pen friendly ???
This is is good enough for me
Before starting the video, I’m assuming the contents are
1. Use tomoe river
2. Use tomoe river
...
N. Use tomoe river
(If you’re interested in exploring the subtleties of fountain pen inks, especially shading and sheen, you can’t beat it for showing those off! This is how I became a hobonichi addict 😅)
How much does it cost if you are shipping to another country ?
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I love stationery so much 😭
6:24 what journel is this ? Or is it a title card 😂😅
That's a Stalogy 365Days Notebook www.jetpens.com/Stalogy-365Days-Notebooks/ct/3658
@@JetPens thank you! 🙏
No Kokuyo Campus this time?
Thank you
I ‘m sure that if I wrote ( your printing) like that, not using the line as a reference and in between the two lines would produce an uneven form and take me all day to do a letter, let alone take notes. Your demo writing looks nice but not practical for everyday writing when several pages are written. Rhodia 80 gsm seems to perform well for me.
I really want to try fountain pens. But all of this seems overwhelming. 😕
I started with a Cross pen, Converter, and Cross ink bottle. Start simple.
Clairefontaine (Kleh- Fonten)
Any one have recommendations for black ink?
Hi there! You might find an ink you'll like in our blog: www.jetpens.com/blog/the-best-black-fountain-pen-inks/pt/20
@@JetPens thanks
I need templates for that handwriting omg
I can't find a calligraphy notebook for a good price here in Mexico. Every notebook under 5 dollars is the same generic product and I'm on a tight budget.
Standard notebooks just aren't good enough for my Uniball Vision.
relajante :3
Forget the paper, what’s the best fountain pen ?
We have a blog on the Best Fountain Pens for Every Budget you might like! www.jetpens.com/blog/the-best-fountain-pens-for-every-budget/pt/368
Try Endless Notebooks 📓
The narrator is AGGRESSIVELY SMILING AT ME and I cannot concentrate
EARLY GANG WYA!? 🥶
Yay
Jetpens: LAMY SAFARI
Me: I.NEEED.IT!!!!!!!!!!
A terrible explanation of feathering, and why it happens. I truly hate "shading". It just looks like a sloppy mess you'd find coming out of a one dollar pen on a Walmart clearance isle. When I was young, everyone hated it. Then marketers took over, used the Microsoft approach and said is was a feature, not a bug. Bad, cheaqp, poorly formulated ink started selling like crazy.
Now everyone who enters the fountain pen world is told that "shading" is great, beautiful, and might even cure cancer.
I also hate Tomoe River paper, which is another thing we're all supposed to love. Yes, it displays ink better than any other paper. But it does this by making ink dry on the surface, which also means a lot of dye is left on the surface. I've seen this dye come back to life years later, sometimes just from high humitity. Or I guess that was the cause. We couldn't thgink of another reason. Dry time on TR can take forever. Some onks, largely bulletproof inks, can take days to reach the point where they won't smudge. Sometimes they never reach this point.
Ghosting can be terrible. So bad you can only use one side of the paper. Tomoe River paper is already very expensive, but it costs twice as much when you can only use one side. It also creases very easily. I've seen and had a page crease badly just from turning the page.
Tomoe River paper is simply NOT a good choice for writing you want to last for many years, or decades. And it's took expensive to use for writing you'll just through away in an hour, or even a week. All you can do is write on it, say, "Hey, the ink looks great on this paper", and then throw it away.
There are just too many excellent fountain pen papers out there to use one that costs too much, and that has so many drawbacks.
Just my four cents.
people buy into marketing and also like exotic products made in japan. in reality i think a lot of these products are overrated
I am looking for penpals/penfriends who don't mind waiting 2 weeks for their letter to arrive.
I find important that the notebook lies flat!
October 15 is my birthday
My Kanso Noto book is neither worth the hype nor the money. It is is step above Moleskine but that's not saying much. It must contain the new Tomoe River paper, as the paper is rough, prone to feathering, liable to jam nibs with loose fibers and does not allow the extent of shading characteristic of the original Tomoe River paper. When the current book is full, I will not be replacing it with another Kanso Noto.
Hero pen fountain pen
Totally speaking for myself here... While I love the jetpens videos, the speed at which they do writing videos and examples are not realistic for me in real life. I write way faster... and of course my hand writing is no where as neat or pretty! 🤣😂