Minor correction: The grooves in the feed (we call those the fins) don’t actually fill with ink, they help to regulate the amount of air going in to displace the ink to allow capillary action to do the writing. A channel cut through the feed is where the ink flows.
Question Given the nib is friction fot, could you, in theory, pull the nib out and push a different one in, say an italic one, I have dip pens with multiple different nib that are just pushed into place, could I do that with the mob included in a standard fountain pen?
@@sarchlalaith8836 Yes, but it depends on the nib size the pen takes. Not to be confused with the nib's tip size, the actually size of the nib is generally dependent on the manufacturer and lacks genuine standard sizes. That being said, there are some manufacturers whose nib sizes are being used by other some manufacturers, like for example the JOWO #6. On the other hand nibs from some manufacturers, like for example Pilot, have their own unique/proprietary nib sizes that usually wouldn't fit other pens without some modifications, although even then there might be nib compatibility between different models from the same company.
One more thing: most Japanese fountain pen nibs are finer than those made by Western fountain pen companies. This is because most Japanese writing is dense, consisting mainly of hiragana, katakana, and kanji (Chinese characters or ideographs) whereas most languages in Europe, including English, use the Roman alphabet; Westerners also like their signatures to be big enough in order to be seen clearly. For instance, a Japanese fine nib is somewhat equivalent to a Western extra-fine nib while Japanese medium nib is similar to a Western fine nib, and so on.😊
I've amassed a good collection of around 40 pens, including 15 montblancs, since watching this video about 9 years ago. I'm 26 now, and I'm revisiting this video very fondly. Nothing beats a great fountain pen. It's a lifetime companion and it progresses with you in your life's stories. I have expensive montblancs including the blue hour doue collection, yet if I had to keep one fountain pen it would be the first one I got when I was 14. My mum bought it for me on vacation. A humble sheaffer 300. Anyone who is thinking of entering this hobby, I can assure you you'll never look back!
And yet you still revisit this very video as a fountain pen enthusiast (like me) even though he literally said: "'Discriminating' writers still consider the fountain pen the ultimate writing instrument." What do you say about that, huh?
I watched this video for the first time 7 years ago and ever since I’ve been coming back every year because I like the narrator’s voice and the background music. It’s pleasant :)
It's a great hobby, I believe that good penmanship improves your motivation to write, which opens a wealth of opportunities. I agree that they're better as a gift item, but I put a fair sum of money toward it. When you consider it, though, if you're not spending it on this hobby then you're spending it on another form of entertainment, and ten bucks for ink every few months is chump change compared to other hobbies. Probably not worth it if you don't care for writing, but I'd still recommend it.
I was studying French and somehow I found myself wanting to learn how to write French Cursive. And I am here now...nib nib nib nib nib nib nib nib au revoir, et bonne soirée! lmao nib.
I think others may have been so distracted by the word, "nib" being said "x" amount of times, no one else may have noticed that small glitch. Good catch.
@@x-changex-outx-oner8224 You have to have a room temperature IQ to even notice how many times the word "nib" was used. But that wasn't the only moronic error in this video.
I have five assignments, two midterms coming up and three long lab reports due tomorrow and I'm here watching nibs. I told myself to go start it... about three videos ago.
I've had a Schrade tactical fountain pen for a few weeks now and apart from being built like a tank it writes beautifully. I have to say that if you enjoy the actual act of writing, a fountain pen is hard to beat. It doesn't release too much ink like a roller ball does and is smoother than a ballpoint. Best of both worlds. Pencils? Fuck pencils.
Do it. In these digital times it's not only fun to write with a nice fountain pen with it's smooth, gliding nib, it's really centering. Very analog. Good recommendation on pens below - you can also pick up a Lamy, Kaweco, Pilot Metropolitan or Platinum Plaisir for under $25. But beware - the rabbit hole is deep! Try the Goulet Pen Company. Big selection, very user-friendly site and good customer education features.
@@douglasgorney Goulet is nice but they cost far more than if you grab those brands off of Amazon. If you want another good pen, you could try a Fountain Pen Revolution pen or even a Noodler's pen for a good start.
@@henryforster8101 True. However, I give Goulet props for their customer education. Whether it's their site, Brian's videos or their blogs, they put a lot of work and $ into welcoming people who are new to fountain pens and helping them get started-as well as tipping more experienced collectors about new stuff down the pike. So I figure if I learn about some new thing through them, maybe checking out a new Diamine shade with their Swab Shop, I factor that into the price and throw them a bone. On the other hand, I also won't hesitate to order a Platinum 3776 direct from Japan. It's all good.
Obsession. Collector's interest. But nothing more than that. It's just helped me change the way I write and that's something to be grateful for, I think.
I bought a little calligraphy set from my local craft store when they were on sale, fell in love and now own a couple lamy al-stars and plan to buy more one day soon lol
Writing with a pen is much more flexible than writing with a keybaord. You can easily underling, circle, and draw diagrams etc next to your writing, which makes it invaluable for architects, artists, journalling, etc etc. Plus, everybody has a unique handwriting style, so using a pen can make for more personal writing. Choosing to write by hand is not stupid, it lets you do things you cant do as easily with a keyboard.
As an avid collector ... I love this. However, I never use pens like this in daily writing. As a student I write a lot so I find the Pilot Metropolitan is well worth it. I do have a Monteblonc and an Aurora which are only used for special occasions. Other than that they stay maintained in their respective boxes.
@@henryforster8101 oh it’s a great pen. Mines an ef, but that just my preference. It’s super smooth on good paper like rhodia and tomoe river, and reverse writing is easy for cheaper paper. The only downside is the price, and the small converter. Other than that I highly recommend.
I'm actually 85 years old, and on my deathbed. I have a bucket list, and knowing how fountain pens were made, was the last thing item on the list, and now I can die in peace.
It amazes me that some people are so closed minded that they laugh at me for using a fountain pen. They think ball point pens are better in everyway. The only good things about ball points are that they are low maintanence and cost so little that if you accidentally ate it it wouldn't really matter (in terms of money). The benefits of a fountain pen is the quality of the writing, the way it glides over the paper, less hand cramp, lasts for a long time if looked after, looks so much nicer, and you get to put whatever ink you wish in it. If anyone here thinks that fountain pens are an expensive old fashioned thing, like some people I know, please don't think this. Not all fountain pens cost half your months earnings, all my fountain pens were £50 or under, and I've seen good quality ones for £15. I highly recommend them!
Captain Capellini Hey, I agree completely, and I just got into Fountain pens yesterday! I was going to buy one but then I found an old Waterman in it's original box in my house! Going to buy ink today. Any tips?
Henri V Just make sure it's a fountain pen ink and basically all should be alright (thicker inks will clog the ink channel). Maybe don't buy very expensive inks before you have some experience of what you like and don't like. As far as utility's concerned (if that's something you really care about) Lamy's bottles rock (although, admittedly, I'm a bit biased). That is to say, no ink bottle is completely impractical and eventually you'll have to get inventive with filling your pen. Also, don't forget to clean your pen at least once a month.
I use a Preppy Platinum, it's very cheap (about $5) and competes with most mid range pens. I use J. Herbin Perle Noir as my ink, its an extremely dark black ink with just the right fluidity.
1. iridium is definitely not the most expensive metal you moron. 2. The iridium is the tipping only so for example: fountain pens use metals like Gold, Steel, Titanium, palladium, etc, etc,.. If you keep writing without an iridium tip,the metal in the tip of the nib will wear down over time, thus reducing the smoothness of the writing. So to solve that, people coat the tip with iridium, which is a Very durable and hard metal, thus being one of the most optimal tipping materials. -.-
Omg you finally admit. That was exactly my point. Computer is not always better than normal mediums because sometimes people might want to use traditional stuff.
I'm not old. I'm 22, and I write with a fountain pen. Because it's a nice way to do things. Also, handwriting is a much more efficient way to plan work, at least for me, because I add lines and arrows and diagrams, which a program like Word would make more difficult. Handwriting helps me organise my thoughts. Also, while I can touch type fairly quickly (far from express) I can write by hand quicker.
well personally I would use it for drawing and general notes. I also believe it would certainly encourage you to write better. Agree, you're much better off spending money on something productive that feeds your passion long term than something that will simply entertain you for a day. you also appreciate the value of your money more because it's brought you something long term.
I think it's so worth it, then you just nurse it for the rest of your life. your best friend in writing and art. ^^ definitely more of a gift item or something to work towards though.
Think what you like, watching these videos voluntarily is only for the most hardcore trendsetters of ultimate video seekers.... We're talking UA-cam level 100+... dont forget ur meds..
@Turtan4 well no this pen doesn't cost more than my car (audi a8) it doesn't run out of ink that fast and it only squirts ink when somebody shakes it a lot. and I think that you haven't tried a Fountain Pen so before you speak again go and try one for yourself
I would much prefer to see vintage fountain pens made by hand, giving character and personality to each piece. These modern ones are all automatic by robots... and yet they are still so expensive!
i still use fountain pens.. in Pakistan children are introduced fountain pens in the 4th grade, most of em stop using them after highchool(12th) .. but i just cant.. fountain pens are more loyal :D
@21fretsalute Yes, Robots aren't cheap but they are made for mass production in order to lower the cost. Just like a bic ball point pen, which are also made with robots and yet they are dirt cheap.
More luxurious pens will use osmium since it's the most densest element, however it's also very rare and often found with platinum and iridium so manufacturers will use osmiridium.
Not all people that write are old and actually handwriting will last a long time because of the reasons I said above (if you're looking at the linked comments page, which I assume so). Furthermore handwriting is not less efficient it is just a different way to do so. Not everyone has a computer and printer you know :/
@l4d2160 You can get a good decent starter pen for around $30 to $50. Either a Waterman Phileas or a fountain pen carried by Office Depot or Office Max for around that price range. Though you should go for a Waterman if possible at that price range. At less than $100 dollars though, all you'll probably find will be the plastic shell, medium steel nib type of pens. Good for a beginner, but you'll start wanting something nicer looking and better nib once you get used to the pens.
@3nasacova Actually many of the fountain pens before the age of ballpoints used flexible nibs. But yeah, they're not really solid gold. Well, technically they are, but they're not "pure" 24k gold.
Minor correction: The grooves in the feed (we call those the fins) don’t actually fill with ink, they help to regulate the amount of air going in to displace the ink to allow capillary action to do the writing. A channel cut through the feed is where the ink flows.
This is correct, I use fountain pens and have touched the grooves with curiosity, they are dry.
Question
Given the nib is friction fot, could you, in theory, pull the nib out and push a different one in, say an italic one, I have dip pens with multiple different nib that are just pushed into place, could I do that with the mob included in a standard fountain pen?
@@sarchlalaith8836 Yes, but it depends on the nib size the pen takes.
Not to be confused with the nib's tip size, the actually size of the nib is generally dependent on the manufacturer and lacks genuine standard sizes.
That being said, there are some manufacturers whose nib sizes are being used by other some manufacturers, like for example the JOWO #6.
On the other hand nibs from some manufacturers, like for example Pilot, have their own unique/proprietary nib sizes that usually wouldn't fit other pens without some modifications, although even then there might be nib compatibility between different models from the same company.
One more thing: most Japanese fountain pen nibs are finer than those made by Western fountain pen companies. This is because most Japanese writing is dense, consisting mainly of hiragana, katakana, and kanji (Chinese characters or ideographs) whereas most languages in Europe, including English, use the Roman alphabet; Westerners also like their signatures to be big enough in order to be seen clearly.
For instance, a Japanese fine nib is somewhat equivalent to a Western extra-fine nib while Japanese medium nib is similar to a Western fine nib, and so on.😊
I think you meant a Japanese extra fine is comparable to a Western fine
I'm not sure how this helped with my biology coursework but I definately had to watch it
+sniktun1 fantastic! :D ahah
its 6am i haven't slept and i have heard the word nib 1000 times
same bruh same.
He says nib 11 times in this video. That's an average of 2.2 nibs per minute.
I never had a fountain pen in my life nor tried one irl
still 2 am I am in this train of emotions mostly pain that is fountain pens
Different hey try jinhaos
They are China-made but great for trying out
Nib
I've amassed a good collection of around 40 pens, including 15 montblancs, since watching this video about 9 years ago. I'm 26 now, and I'm revisiting this video very fondly.
Nothing beats a great fountain pen. It's a lifetime companion and it progresses with you in your life's stories. I have expensive montblancs including the blue hour doue collection, yet if I had to keep one fountain pen it would be the first one I got when I was 14. My mum bought it for me on vacation. A humble sheaffer 300.
Anyone who is thinking of entering this hobby, I can assure you you'll never look back!
And yet you still revisit this very video as a fountain pen enthusiast (like me) even though he literally said: "'Discriminating' writers still consider the fountain pen the ultimate writing instrument." What do you say about that, huh?
I watched this video for the first time 7 years ago and ever since I’ve been coming back every year because I like the narrator’s voice and the background music. It’s pleasant :)
I just got my 1rst fountain pen!
@@lazymentat4801 Great! What pen did you get?
Nib was said 11 times....but the real crime is it's in 240p
It's a great hobby, I believe that good penmanship improves your motivation to write, which opens a wealth of opportunities. I agree that they're better as a gift item, but I put a fair sum of money toward it. When you consider it, though, if you're not spending it on this hobby then you're spending it on another form of entertainment, and ten bucks for ink every few months is chump change compared to other hobbies. Probably not worth it if you don't care for writing, but I'd still recommend it.
Day 4; I've given up all hope at escaping the "How its Made" UA-cam loop. Food is exhausted, water is running low. Tell my family I love them.
I feel so cultured after watching this video!
I was studying French and somehow I found myself wanting to learn how to write French Cursive. And I am here now...nib nib nib nib nib nib nib nib au revoir, et bonne soirée! lmao nib.
moi aussi mon ami
how its made is seriously one of favorite shows ever! Thanx Intern 2.
Btw it’s not filler pump , it’s piston filler.
I think others may have been so distracted by the word, "nib" being said "x" amount of times, no one else may have noticed that small glitch.
Good catch.
@@x-changex-outx-oner8224 You have to have a room temperature IQ to even notice how many times the word "nib" was used. But that wasn't the only moronic error in this video.
I have five assignments, two midterms coming up and three long lab reports due tomorrow and I'm here watching nibs. I told myself to go start it... about three videos ago.
Ur not alone bro your not alone
@@ziting5756 - Still true in 2021.
I've had a Schrade tactical fountain pen for a few weeks now and apart from being built like a tank it writes beautifully. I have to say that if you enjoy the actual act of writing, a fountain pen is hard to beat. It doesn't release too much ink like a roller ball does and is smoother than a ballpoint. Best of both worlds. Pencils? Fuck pencils.
ah cool what's your job ??
"I make pen lids"
Oh ...
JoshPozz Gaming stillbetter than "I make pen nibs"
EC912 don't really think thats a job though
?
At least your job isn't as bad as mine, I make pen bins
+EC912 There are people who would kill for that job.
***** you mean "themself"
I've never wanted to buy a pen more than I do right now.
😂
Do it. In these digital times it's not only fun to write with a nice fountain pen with it's smooth, gliding nib, it's really centering. Very analog.
Good recommendation on pens below - you can also pick up a Lamy, Kaweco, Pilot Metropolitan or Platinum Plaisir for under $25. But beware - the rabbit hole is deep!
Try the Goulet Pen Company. Big selection, very user-friendly site and good customer education features.
@@douglasgorney Goulet is nice but they cost far more than if you grab those brands off of Amazon. If you want another good pen, you could try a Fountain Pen Revolution pen or even a Noodler's pen for a good start.
@@henryforster8101 True. However, I give Goulet props for their customer education. Whether it's their site, Brian's videos or their blogs, they put a lot of work and $ into welcoming people who are new to fountain pens and helping them get started-as well as tipping more experienced collectors about new stuff down the pike. So I figure if I learn about some new thing through them, maybe checking out a new Diamine shade with their Swab Shop, I factor that into the price and throw them a bone. On the other hand, I also won't hesitate to order a Platinum 3776 direct from Japan. It's all good.
@@douglasgorney One step ahead of you- Already have one!
It's so cool to see the process that the pen goes through.
wtf am i doing watching this at 1am
lolol same
I watch these to sleep for some reason
Lol 😂 me to
It 3 where I am, I have to get up at 5:30 to go to work. I am in so much trouble
Unknowingly educating yourself 😂
I would have never guessed that I had to go to How It's Made videos to find people I enjoy. Nibs.
Obsession. Collector's interest. But nothing more than that. It's just helped me change the way I write and that's something to be grateful for, I think.
I bought a little calligraphy set from my local craft store when they were on sale, fell in love and now own a couple lamy al-stars and plan to buy more one day soon lol
i grew up with fountain pen
we had to write with them in primary man it was awesome
I got one of these as a gift when I got my master's degree
I have three
What pen did you get.
i love the classy music that goes with this! :D
Brooks moore’s voice is true beauty and if you say otherwise then thank you for voicing your opinion
I want one of these to look all fancy :D
Writing with a pen is much more flexible than writing with a keybaord. You can easily underling, circle, and draw diagrams etc next to your writing, which makes it invaluable for architects, artists, journalling, etc etc. Plus, everybody has a unique handwriting style, so using a pen can make for more personal writing. Choosing to write by hand is not stupid, it lets you do things you cant do as easily with a keyboard.
Wonderful Run Through FP World👏👏👌👌😍😍🧡
yay for how its made! - I'm watching the whole thing, thanks intern 2!
from zombie Apocalypse to fountain pen what just happened
Elhpipe Plays Minecraft This is how zombies are made......How It's Made always makes ZOMBIES and then end up watching these !!!
Ah... I miss those 240p videos :).
why am i watching this 11 years later
The exact reason I came here was because I like fountain pens. I have no regrets, whatsoever.
its simply amazing !!
As an avid collector ... I love this. However, I never use pens like this in daily writing. As a student I write a lot so I find the Pilot Metropolitan is well worth it. I do have a Monteblonc and an Aurora which are only used for special occasions. Other than that they stay maintained in their respective boxes.
Yeah but you could use a Pilot Metro--Oh...I should really read the whole comment before responding.
I write with my Aurora Optima Flex as often as I can. I could write with it every day but I have a lot of other pens demanding my attention ;-)
That as silly as a creen door on a submarine.
I'm watching these videos waiting for my pilot falcon from goulet pens.
yoooo i just got mine today
@@jikerwa What do y'all think of them? I'm considering getting one in a fine
@@henryforster8101 oh it’s a great pen. Mines an ef, but that just my preference. It’s super smooth on good paper like rhodia and tomoe river, and reverse writing is easy for cheaper paper. The only downside is the price, and the small converter. Other than that I highly recommend.
@@jikerwa Neat-o. I'll definitely try one especially if ef is smooth!
Far cry from the little bamboo pen we used to make in school.
I'm actually 85 years old, and on my deathbed. I have a bucket list, and knowing how fountain pens were made, was the last thing item on the list, and now I can die in peace.
Next episode on "How it's made: Functional adults"
I made the right choice. This is way more exiting than Intern 2.
It amazes me that some people are so closed minded that they laugh at me for using a fountain pen. They think ball point pens are better in everyway. The only good things about ball points are that they are low maintanence and cost so little that if you accidentally ate it it wouldn't really matter (in terms of money). The benefits of a fountain pen is the quality of the writing, the way it glides over the paper, less hand cramp, lasts for a long time if looked after, looks so much nicer, and you get to put whatever ink you wish in it. If anyone here thinks that fountain pens are an expensive old fashioned thing, like some people I know, please don't think this. Not all fountain pens cost half your months earnings, all my fountain pens were £50 or under, and I've seen good quality ones for £15. I highly recommend them!
Captain Capellini Hey, I agree completely, and I just got into Fountain pens yesterday! I was going to buy one but then I found an old Waterman in it's original box in my house! Going to buy ink today. Any tips?
I don't have many inks yet, but a friend of mine who has a lot recommends Iroshizuku.
Henri V Just make sure it's a fountain pen ink and basically all should be alright (thicker inks will clog the ink channel). Maybe don't buy very expensive inks before you have some experience of what you like and don't like.
As far as utility's concerned (if that's something you really care about) Lamy's bottles rock (although, admittedly, I'm a bit biased). That is to say, no ink bottle is completely impractical and eventually you'll have to get inventive with filling your pen.
Also, don't forget to clean your pen at least once a month.
I use a Preppy Platinum, it's very cheap (about $5) and competes with most mid range pens. I use J. Herbin Perle Noir as my ink, its an extremely dark black ink with just the right fluidity.
If I were you, I would buy a cheaper fountain. pen to practice on first and then graduate to the Watermans pen.
Fantastic !!! Great video !!!
I love how its made!!
Iridium?!?!? That is the most expensive metal!
Shining Armor not really iridium
but some hard metal
Then Djent?
lol
1. iridium is definitely not the most expensive metal you moron.
2. The iridium is the tipping only so for example: fountain pens use metals like Gold, Steel, Titanium, palladium, etc, etc,.. If you keep writing without an iridium tip,the metal in the tip of the nib will wear down over time, thus reducing the smoothness of the writing. So to solve that, people coat the tip with iridium, which is a Very durable and hard metal, thus being one of the most optimal tipping materials.
-.-
Let me clarify: iridium is the most expensive STABLE metal
Very informative..love the background music
Omg you finally admit. That was exactly my point. Computer is not always better than normal mediums because sometimes people might want to use traditional stuff.
I'm not old. I'm 22, and I write with a fountain pen. Because it's a nice way to do things. Also, handwriting is a much more efficient way to plan work, at least for me, because I add lines and arrows and diagrams, which a program like Word would make more difficult. Handwriting helps me organise my thoughts. Also, while I can touch type fairly quickly (far from express) I can write by hand quicker.
I love fountain pens😍
Lou I think same
Yo this is the dopest pen I've ever seen
well personally I would use it for drawing and general notes. I also believe it would certainly encourage you to write better. Agree, you're much better off spending money on something productive that feeds your passion long term than something that will simply entertain you for a day. you also appreciate the value of your money more because it's brought you something long term.
@theflash9119 Ballpoint pens can often dry up when using it in your left hand; I'm left-handed and I only use fountain pens
nice vid man FOUNTAIN PENS ARE THE BEST PENS
IT WILL TAKE 1000000000 YEARS TO MAKE A PEN BETTER THEN
THE FOUNTAIN PENS
@theflash9119 Im a left handed and im using fountain pens. You only need to get the right ink/writing angle combination.
ahh love that jazz in the background
And now I know how to make my own fountain pens!
Fancy Decorative?! I use these every day!
i just couldn't not choose this
i love fountain pens there so awesome!!!!!!!!
I think it's so worth it, then you just nurse it for the rest of your life. your best friend in writing and art. ^^ definitely more of a gift item or something to work towards though.
I love the narrowness of his nibs.
I love fountain pens as well
those are some hot pens
dammit now someone go do this with Visconti. I’m fucking obsessed with their pens
@HumaneAnon Glad to know I'm not the only one who uses a fountain pen.
Pure class.
Think what you like, watching these videos voluntarily is only for the most hardcore trendsetters of ultimate video seekers....
We're talking UA-cam level 100+... dont forget ur meds..
I love fountain pens
@LLAW019 actually, well known brands consider it an art and actually do make it by hand. They're a lot more expensive though XD
Aurora !! The best !!
Fancy. Those look like a pretty penny to buy
Is the clear pen in the beginning a TWSBI Diamond 540? If it isn't, it sure is the spitting image of one.
@Turtan4 well no
this pen doesn't cost more than my car (audi a8)
it doesn't run out of ink that fast
and it only squirts ink when somebody shakes it a lot.
and I think that you haven't tried a Fountain Pen so before you speak again go and try one for yourself
I love Scene, but Intern 2 is pretty cool
I found this video because I was looking for fountain pens.
*Pauses video, goes to the kitches and grabs some drink and hotpockets...
Play video!
if you fell asleep in the space of 20 seconds, you should probably go to bed at this stage.
I would much prefer to see vintage fountain pens made by hand, giving character and personality to each piece. These modern ones are all automatic by robots... and yet they are still so expensive!
So cool.
fountain pens no longer use iridium tips, heck when they first made tips, only a small (
Really? Cool! I came here separate from MyMusicShow, but I watch it. Can you tell me how exactly Intern 2 sent you here?
i still use fountain pens..
in Pakistan children are introduced fountain pens in the 4th grade, most of em stop using them after highchool(12th) ..
but i just cant.. fountain pens are more loyal :D
I wonder if they sell fountain pens in Australia... I reckon it's time to visit the shopping town.
holy crap how much do these pens cost?
@21fretsalute Yes, Robots aren't cheap but they are made for mass production in order to lower the cost. Just like a bic ball point pen, which are also made with robots and yet they are dirt cheap.
Wowe. Just wow.
you're just looking to argue even when you know you're wrong
How it's made - babies
why isn't this a thing?
Where can I buy iridium points...
Ive never had a fountain pen :( and after this video I want one.
you'r not alone my friend xD
one of the ads at the end of the video has a $32,000 decorative pen... WHAT
Oooh..... fancy O.O
this is good advertising, makes me want to splurge on a fine writing specimen
i love fountain pens
Ah, now I understand why they're so expensive - when people doing machinery job
More luxurious pens will use osmium since it's the most densest element, however it's also very rare and often found with platinum and iridium so manufacturers will use osmiridium.
I have not used one in a long time.
I do like a good fountain pen, not gonna lie.
Not all people that write are old and actually handwriting will last a long time because of the reasons I said above (if you're looking at the linked comments page, which I assume so). Furthermore handwriting is not less efficient it is just a different way to do so. Not everyone has a computer and printer you know :/
@l4d2160 You can get a good decent starter pen for around $30 to $50. Either a Waterman Phileas or a fountain pen carried by Office Depot or Office Max for around that price range. Though you should go for a Waterman if possible at that price range. At less than $100 dollars though, all you'll probably find will be the plastic shell, medium steel nib type of pens. Good for a beginner, but you'll start wanting something nicer looking and better nib once you get used to the pens.
@3nasacova Actually many of the fountain pens before the age of ballpoints used flexible nibs. But yeah, they're not really solid gold. Well, technically they are, but they're not "pure" 24k gold.
Well, one is. Montblanc makes a 24k gold nib. It's a stunt for the rich, but they make it. And there are 23k nibs out there.
@@jamesaritchie1 24k nibs are too soft. Sailor does make some good 21k nibs tho
now i too want one! where can i find one that is the question. they cant be more than 50 bucks or i hope not! lolz
btw when i said 1/100 less i didn't mean 1% less i meant 1% of full price