In 2001 I wrote some PalmOS games, continuing the “Gid’s Games” project I started in 1995. After months of learning, coding, testing, I put the games on sale on Handango (the main “app store” for Palm-based devices back then) and made a grand total of $50. :(
Yes, I have an FNF 2-channel ebonite feed in my 743 FA, which improves ink supply considerably. I ordered the feed the same day I ordered the pen.
Well, I couldn’t really ignore Pure Pens’ release of two new inks, after avidly buying all of their collection since they started producing their own inks. Especially after commenting that they were missing a black ink…
Okay, first, a confession. I’ve gone off fountain pens.
Just a quick few tests, here.
In my earlier Paraphernalia post I mentioned “Reduran Spezial hand cleanser”, which I hadn’t tried. I found it at a reasonable price on eBay UK and ordered it on Saturday. It arrived on Monday morning, well-packaged. Good job, rapidontheweb, that’s ridiculously quick for eBay.
Here’s a summary of some tools and supplies I’ve found useful for cleaning and maintaining fountain pens. It’s clearly not exhaustive, but I think it covers what most casual enthusiasts might want.
I can’t say they were the first fountain pen inks I bought, but the Pure Pens Celtic collection were the first ones I actually made a considered choice to buy.
I’m a relative newcomer to the hobby of fountain pens, so my first year has been spent feeling out what I like, what I don’t like, and so on. Many hobbyists concentrate on a single brand or even a single model of pen, sometimes to the point of obsession. Others look for a wide selection of pens, either beautiful, or technically interesting. And still others go for performance: how well the pen…
A simple modification to a standard Jinhao (cheap) fountain pen nib to give it a bit of flex.