Affordable Quality Fountain Pen & Ink Collection

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Updated tour of my favorite pen case full of fountain pens and supplies. Plus, the criteria I use to decide on what pens and inks to buy - space, budget, and stand-out qualities.
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@KenCrooker 8 жыл бұрын

Don't apologize for being responsible with your money. Your collection is very nice. The enjoyment you get from your pens is what matters, not the number of pens or their price tags. I enjoyed your video. Thank you for posting it.

@dontflipduggan3011 6 жыл бұрын

Now you are talking

@ernsthaider3288 5 жыл бұрын

That's right.

@ShahriarFarkhan 6 жыл бұрын

As someone who has pens worth more than a thousand, don’t let anyone snob you about your pens. The pleasure you derive from writing is the most important part of owing and using a fountain pen. Those people give the rest of us who love the hobby a bad rep! I love my Twsbi and Pilot Vanishing Point pens as well. Thanks for the great video!

@jamesaritchie1 4 жыл бұрын

It's a perfectly good collection for anyone, at any stage of fountain pen use. I know people who have been using and buying and selling fountain pens for many decades, and the pens they keep for personal use all cost under a hundred bucks, and many are under twenty bucks. Frankly, there are only haldf a dozen or so pens between three hundred and two thousand dollars that I would give a dime for. Most of the pens in this range strike me as same old, same old with a higher price tag. But I absolutely love high end pens, primarily Namiki Maki-e and Chinkin. The type I love all cost between four and fifteen thousand dollars. I think they're worth every penny, and then some. I haven't been able to afford many of these pens, and now that I'm retired I probably will never be able to afford another. . I can't say how much I love these pens, but I do know that after fifty-seven of using, owning, buying, and selling fountain pens, I still love pens that are dirt cheap. i'd be perfectly happy with a collection of pens that all cost under twenty bucks. In fact, I'd rather have a collection of under twenty dollar pens than a collection of ninety percent of the three hundred to two thousand dollar pens out there. Maybe I know too much about how those three hundred to two thousand dollar pens are made, and how much they cost to make, which is not very much for most of them, but I think that group of pens, with a few exceptions, is the biggest ripoff in the world. If I want a pen that's better in almost every way, all I have to do is put a good gold nib on a Jinhao. Or buy one of many two hundred to three hundred dollar pens that are every bit as good, and a far, far better value.

@andresisthename 7 жыл бұрын

Finally! A fellow writer who enjoys good quality affordable fountain pens! Geez, I have been around too many elitists with one thousand dollar Montblancs in their collection to the point I was feeling like the last guy on earth who doesn't want to spend a fortune on a pen, yet still loves pens! Great video, please keep it up!

@suzieirby2137 7 жыл бұрын

And the collectors with the thousand dollar pens don't know how to fill them with ink....usually they just sit in a collection. My pens are workhorse pens.

@vopvoopone 7 жыл бұрын

I have a Montblanc 149 and I write with it all the time! It doesn't just sit in a collection gathering dust, it writes very well (as I'd hope a $1000 pen would)! Granted I got it as a gift, I still love it

@She-wolf3636 7 жыл бұрын

John Petito I'm glad to hear it. fountain pens are meant to be used, in my opinion.

@sillypinkmate 7 жыл бұрын

Suzie Overman yes. There are tons of collectors that are exactly like that. I pretty hate them. Some of them that have Montblanc 149 don't even know how to use that piston filling system and keeping them inside the rotten box for years, just for a home furniture...... And only bring em out to an important meeting in the office, just for a fashion.

@estoylaroca 6 жыл бұрын

I won't hate them "collectors" if one of them would be my dad/uncle/grandma who saved it and is now giving it to me as a gift. But for real though, that's the beauty of a fountain pen, is that it's pretty much timeless, something you can pass down.

@Myste28 7 жыл бұрын

I am glad that you focused on more affordable fountain pens. Too many people think that fountain pens=$$. You show that a person can love fountain pens on a budget. Good for you!

@HJKelley47 7 жыл бұрын

Your comment is right on point. There are many of us who enjoy writing with our fountain pens, yet do not have large budgets to operate with. It is a wonder how many nice fountain pens are available for us on limited incomes. How do I know this? I am a budget pen collector who lives on a fixed income. Unfortunately there is something called FP snobbery, and if you are not secure in who you are, it can be intimidating. Once you settle within yourself what you can afford, it will be a wonder in what is available for you within your budget. Don't go broke trying to keep up with others.

@HJKelley47 6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, many true collectors can be a bit persnickety, and look down on pens that are not in a certain price range. I've learned to ignore them, for they are not sending me any money in order to invest in those high-end pens. I enjoy what I can afford, and take pride in my collection. Enjoy your pens as well!

@JoachimderZweite 6 жыл бұрын

You have a lovely voice and a gentle professional presentation. No need to doubt yourself. This was a wonderful video and I left happy.

@thomasjordan3241 7 жыл бұрын

Just FYI - the term demonstrator and distributor are describing the same thing though distributor is a little older. Both are correct however. Clear pens were originally used as sales tools by "distributors" to "demonstrate" the parts and quality of a pen. Later they were sought after by collectors and companies started selling them to the public. They are both historically correct terms but demonstrator is more common now.

@computergrant1 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and collection! I have the bug on collecting, and using, Fountain Pens. So far, my most expensive pen is the Ahab flex nib. It really bothered me when you stated how people have rudely criticized your other videos. It's a hobby. It's your hobby. It's our hobby. Why do people, nowadays, have to be so judgemental and harsh criticism? Continue making videos, so that we can enjoy and appreciate them.

@soldermaster4737 5 жыл бұрын

Please list each of your pens in the top section of your videos. That way we can purchase one or more of these pens. Love the video. Fountain Pens bring people back to the past when writing was one of the most important methods of communications when we didn't have email, cell phone, etc. Take care.

@aduki7329 7 жыл бұрын

There is NOTHING wrong with your pen collection; don't let anyone tell you otherwise. They give you pleasure and that is all that matters. I enjoyed your video.

@techiedreyn3621 7 жыл бұрын

wish there were more cutesy FP like the kakuno. adorable but still could do serious work. but probably not many of the FP enthusiasts are into that. hehe

@boredandagitated 6 жыл бұрын

Techie Dreyn hello! Check out he kaweco perkeo! Cool colors and neat little pens

@RemixRampage 8 жыл бұрын

Just going to let you know some things- it's totally cool that you didn't know them! Part of the fountain pen experience is the education side of it and I find it a lot of fun :) 3:15 I haven't ever heard any pen called a distributor pen for being transparent. Hmm. I've only ever heard demonstrator! They are so neat though when you eyedropper convert them so you can see that ink slosh around. 4:45 The lamys are some of the easiest to swap the nibs on, however, if you pull the nib unit out you can usually swap many other nibs. You don't have to swap whole mechanisms, it can just be the nib sheet itself. Jinhao x450, Jinhao x750, Monteverde Invincia, Conklin Duragraph, Noodler's Ahab etc. You can use a goulet nib for these too which is very nice :) 7:25 The Lamy Al-Star is made from aluminum :) 8:00 Hehe, the Pilot Kakuno's are actually for young elementary students in Japan but they are so adorable! I think it's hard to resist them at any age. 14:55 The Pilot Metropolitans SHOULD all come with a con-20 converter. Granted, they aren't the best converters but you should get a converter with them. They use a squeeze mechanism. 20:00 The kind of mechanism you are thinking of is called a piston filler :) 21:00 The Twsbi's are very well respected budget pens in the fountain pen world. Even though they are cheaper, many of the pens you have listed are still VERY well respected. TWSBI especially seems to be loved. 26:35 I can't wrap my brain around it sometimes on the fact that there are water based inks that are permanent. If you were to use a calligraphy ink or pigmented ink (non nano-pigmented that is) it would clog up your fountain pen. Happy fountain pen hunting! :D

@MK-hs9pl 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing your collection! i would have never tried jumping into this hobby had it not been for your affordable options/suggestions! i'm really excited to give them a try - i once upon a time did try a friend's and really enjoyed it, but never thought i could afford one between the ink and the pen itself. so excited!!

@CraftingVicky 6 жыл бұрын

I fell in the rabbit hole too with the inks and pens! Loved seeing your collections.

@mikewadley2700 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video. I love fountain pens and I love seeing what fountain pens others are using. Thank you.

@jilltunnicliffe4227 8 жыл бұрын

Ahhh the much anticipated fountain pen collection video. Worth the wait, I really enjoyed it, thank you. I have a few of the same pens and seeing your TWBI Minis means another for the wish list! As always your content is presented in an intelligent and informative way but it is also like a chat with a friend. 😊

@thesassypineapple8387 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jill! I really appreciate that. It means more than you know.

@alapanguharoy4151 4 жыл бұрын

loved your collection, you are very clear about which pens you want to use. Good that you didn't overcrowed your desk with pens.

@mdempsey7128 7 жыл бұрын

I received my first fountain pen for Christmas. I love it so far.

@JohnArnoldPhotography 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video and a sensible approach for individuals who may not have a huge budget for fountain pens and also new to the sport

@donaldlarter2152 7 жыл бұрын

Your Jinhao X750 "Night Sky" pen looked so good to me that I immediately went to eBay to order one. $13.50, delivered. In some ways, it's a more attractive pen than the Sailor Procolor, Seasonal Color Edition, Stardust in Sparkling Blue with stainless steel nib and chrome appointments. The sailor cost me over four times as much as the Jinhao. I can't wait to compare the two!

@saptarshibose5031 7 жыл бұрын

nostalgia quotient around fountain pens was raised while watching this video. Good job

@Canadianrobin27 8 жыл бұрын

I love collecting fountain pens too. Lamys is my fav so far and I have a fondness for my Twisbi mini. The Preppy is amazing too because of their price and the fact you can just fill them with anything. Yours is a fun collection and the heck with anyone else.

@pinkpandamiranda 2 жыл бұрын

Like de the and autumn Oak are so pretty! I love them too, some of my favorite inks

@lexil.4959 5 жыл бұрын

Love your collection so much, very affordable. I've recently hopped on the Fountain pen train myself, and hope to get some soon. Your review has helped me a lot, I usually prefer the heavier pens as well. And would love to try out some from your collection.

@sariaryou2272 7 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for sharing your pens. I learned alot.

@mizmaxeen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing the video. I've been considering buying a fountain pen and this answered some of my questions.

@james-dt4ei 5 жыл бұрын

Your a very beautiful stunning smart kind woman who does a fantastic job making videos and sharing your experience, pens, and helping all of us fountain pen lovers. Thank you

@jenthulhu 6 жыл бұрын

Great review of affordable fountain pens and inks! Thank you!

@markc.5750 7 жыл бұрын

I'm one of those people who spends several hundred dollars for a fountain pen. You have a respectable collection for someone new to the hobby. Kudos to you. The TWSBI's are great pens and the filling mechanism is a piston filler. Welcome to the vernacular of fountain pens! You should try out a vacuum filler, talk about neat! And when you experience a gold nib it will blow your mind.

@pascalcrt 7 жыл бұрын

Mark C. Don't the vanishing points have a gold nib?

@markc.5750 7 жыл бұрын

pascalcrt You are absolutely correct. You like them?

@HJKelley47 7 жыл бұрын

As s pen collector, that has not always been the case. Yes, as a matter of course gold nibs are smoother, but that has not always been every one's experience. How well I know. Thank goodness you can afford high-end pens. Know that everyone cannot, so we can be thankful that there are pens available for every wallet. What really blows the mind is when you want buy a pen, and still have enough money left to pay your bills without going into debt behind a fountain pen.

@markc.5750 7 жыл бұрын

Kelley I have few, not too many, pens over hundred: Platinum 3776, one Decimo, one VP, Sailor Pro Gear II, and a Visconti. Most of mine are in the TWSBI range.

@marblegray 4 жыл бұрын

@@markc.5750 I have a vanishing point and honestly I don't love it.. I'd rather use my kaweco sport as it's significantly smoother and more reliable. Odd.

@charlesjacques750 4 жыл бұрын

I like this video and your reasonings. Thank you!

@gmhawker 6 жыл бұрын

My compliments on proceeding with this in spite of a few peoples negative comments. I enjoyed it. Actually had a bit of fun. Thank you

@maryriley6163 5 жыл бұрын

About 40 years ago I really enjoyed a fountain pen but no one seemed to know how to clean them...neither did I. Now that there is KZfaq and I can find a tutorial on almost anything, I am thinking of getting another one. I like to journal but also sketch Yes, the price has gone up but then quality is worth a lot. The interchangeable nibs are a plus. Thank you for showing us your collection. By the way, don't apologize to opinionated people on the Internet. Everyone has an opinion and you have a right to your. I would recommend ignoring opinionated people. Best wishes from Ohio.

@alejandroblanco4524 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful collection!!!!!!!!!

@tahnjr 5 жыл бұрын

Nice collection; Thank you for sharing. I have both models of the JinHao in my collection. I purchased Goulet EF nibs for them. With some nib tuning, it's like having two new $100+ pens at a fraction of the cost.

@pbpickett7210 7 жыл бұрын

Impressive collection. You have an interesting perspective on collecting. I agree about the Jinhao, sometimes the nibs are quite decent and they can look really good.

@dren84 7 жыл бұрын

Superb collection. Very useful little instruments.

@MrRogertje 7 жыл бұрын

Since i learned to write in school i didn't use fountain pens anymore, recently bought and recieved a Jinhao fountain pen and i love to write with them, forgot how fun it is to write. I'm definitely going to buy more and start a small collection too. Thanks for the video.

@SeaweedKisses 8 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful collection you've got there! Also, thank you so much for sharing this! I've been on the hunt for a "beginner" fountain pen, and your video was very helpful to help determine which ones I should lean more towards as far as price goes. Lamy seems to be quite popular amongst FP enthusiast, so I might have to pick one up! And, what a great way to store your fountain pens! Loved this video!!

@gezaszemok7942 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely collection, fantastic video, thank you!

@Pockehhh 7 жыл бұрын

you seem very kind, and your voice and attitude is very relaxing. :)

@pravinrajput2125 7 жыл бұрын

I agree with a lot of stuff you say in this video. I completely agree with having heavy pens if you have wrist issues because you don't have to hold it hard or deliberately move it.

@keithwixtrom6435 8 жыл бұрын

Love this video! Thank you! What a wonderful and well thought out collection! I would echo Jan Kafka about the Anderson Pens or Goulet Pens nibs for JinHao 450 or 750 - one of my favorite pens is a JinHao 450 with a Goulet 1.5mm italic nib.

@TheAtl0001 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. I have a pack of Platinum Preppies, Pilot Metropolitan, Kaweco Sport, Lamy Safari, TWSBI Eco, Platinum Century 3776, and 1 for life the Lamy 2000 so long term it is an affordable fountain pen. I just hate the knockoffs, at the end of the day you pay for quality. Gel pens: Uni-Ball Jetstream, Ballpoints: Lamy Logo 205, Mechanical Pencil: Rotring 800

@BarrettSonntag 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your collection and opinions! I'm checking out some of the ones you have to add to my own collection.

@cunitia 8 жыл бұрын

Great collection, you can be proud of it. I love to match the ink colour to the colour of my pen! I have the same case an love it! When I'm on the go I like to take another one with me because there is space for a small number of fountain pens and also pencils, raser a small rouler an even a small amount of ink in sample viles. I would love to buy more expensive pens but like a lot of fountain pen lovers I'm on a budget too. My oldest fountain pen is more than 40 years old and still writes perfectly ( a Pelikan 100).

@basicdose.9872 Жыл бұрын

This is very good collection of writing instruments.

@johnkobbi259 4 жыл бұрын

Love all your pens 🖊 😘

@dodiekoehler5256 8 жыл бұрын

Hi. Great video. Thanks for all the information and mostly for showing amazing yet affordable pens. It's a bit daunting when you watch a video and all they have on there are the high-dollar pens. I have a couple old Sheaffer fountain pens and a glass one which is fun to use. I'm going to use this video of yours as a guide. Thanks so much.

@TheresaRobertsonLROL 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I too love fountain pens and need to find them at an affordable price...my search led me to you!

@tomverderber1565 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Keep up the good work. Appreciate it.

@chantellecollado4236 7 жыл бұрын

Love your choices :) Thanks for sharing.

@annamay6351 6 жыл бұрын

Never be sorry for being authentic. The only opinion that matters on this subject to you, should be yours! I really enjoyed your video and I am very glad you took the time and effort to put it up on you tube! Thank you!!! You never should have to explain yourself for sharing a passion. It is yours and keep it yours :) I really enjoy fountain pens too and have a smaller budget. All of my pens except one are under $100. I saved for 3 years to buy my Holy Grail Pen.

@icecreative78 4 жыл бұрын

When I was at school(long time ago lol)we had to wright only with a fountain pen. I remember how nice was to wright wit it ,so I bought one not long ago from Ali Express ,only cheap one($3-4) but I love it . Grate video ,thank you 😀

@mad0214 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. I thought I wouldn't like fountain pens because I pretty much destroyed the nib on my first jinhao and I was happy with all my other pens, but I always liked the Pilot Varsity, so I gave them another shot and I believe I am now fully going down the FP rabbit hole. I now have a white jinhao 599, a green platinum preppy fine nib and a the purple retro pop Pilot Metropolitan in a medium nib. I've only bought ink samplers so far and have Pilot Iroshizuku asa-gao, diamine majestic blue, noodler's ottoman azure, pelikan turquoise, edelstine aquamarine and noodler's apache sunset. I'm already considering my next pen purchase. Considering a kakuno, kaweco sport or twsbi eco. Loved seeing your collection and think I also found a new pen case.

@Myste28 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video. I am glad that someone showed some love to inexpensive yet quality fountain pens. I do the same. I have a very strict budget so most of my pens are $50 or under. It is nice to find good quality pens for not a lot of money & I think more people need to know what's available. I do luv the Decimo & Vanishing Point but I doubt I'll ever get it but yours are gorgeous. Enjoy & thanks for producing this video!

@Elslein 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you have two Kakunos! Yay! I love them, so light and yet so reliable - and fun! I have two Kakunos too, one with a red cap and one with a blue one. I want to buy a yellow Kakuno too as soon as I can :)

@manettle 7 жыл бұрын

I like the heavier pens, too, because I find I don't grip as hard with them.

@laceykozak5980 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!!! You are my type of pen collector. I have a Lamy Safari, a Pilot Metro, a Pilot kakuno, and the Jinhao x750 in shimmering sands. I have J herbin Cacao du Bresil and their scented collection and an extra standard size bottle of the Lavender scented ink (of course I have you let samples too). SO YOU KNOW the Jinhao pens take Goulet nibs!!! There is even a whole video on it on KZfaq put out by Brian Goulet. Since you said you were not sure where to get nibs, I wanted to let you know that. I don't have one personally, YET but, it is on my list. They test all their nibs too so it is good to know you are going to get a nib that is going to work. Please keep sharing as your collection changes. I appreciate getting info from someone who is approaching pen collecting from the same perspective I am. I am subscribing to you.

@presto511 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the Pen Case ... Real good price on the Case... I definitely going to pick one up.... Nice review of the pens... Have a x450 and x750 Jinhao ,s .... I love them...

@ejhelu3909 6 жыл бұрын

I've watched your video a few times in the last year; I even purchased this Lihit pen case and my first fountain pen as a result. I think another one of your video's showed a different Lihit case, and I ordered that one too. Thanks for making your video's.

@paul1349 5 жыл бұрын

You have such beautiful hands they look so caring

@Eowyn77 8 жыл бұрын

Hi! Your pronunciation of Lamy is perfect! (I'm German) :-)

@louisloizou7388 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video and thanks for some ideas!!

@mallowpuff5 8 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice collection! I have a light blue Kakuno and TWSBI Eco, in fine and extra fine. I recently had my carpal tunnel surgery and find the lighter pens help me both pre and post op. I had a Jinhao x750 and gave it away, it caused me pain just to write with! So the personal opinion is o important! I am saving up for a vanishing point, I Love Pilot nibs!

@jasperjones6857 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a fountain pen fan on a reasonable budget. Some of these folks have mid-priced pens at $300. That wouldn't be part of my collection. It would be my full collection.

@VeganOrganizer 8 жыл бұрын

What a great video! I love, love, love your pen organisation! And we think so alike - I've been coveting the J Herbin special edition inks; the blue and green ones have been in my Amazon basket for a while now. I didn't know they're best suited to broader nibs though :( And I really enjoyed seeing the Vanishing Point and Decimo side-by-side; it gave me a good indication of the difference between them. Thanks!

@cmelton.photography 7 жыл бұрын

my second pen i got for 45$ on eBay and it is worth 52, it took A LOT of convening my parents even though they finally let me buy it with my own money. my first one is the Jinhao x450 and the new one, (I just ordered an hour ago), is the Conklin Duragraph Cracked Ice

@cmelton.photography 7 жыл бұрын

oh and most pens are exchangeable nibs, but a lot are hard to take off and you have to be extremely careful though.

@TravisGetsCreative 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. I really enjoyed watching and hearing what you like about all your pens. And that case is awesome! I almost bought 2 on Amazon but I made myself settle for just one. For now. :D

@toomdog Жыл бұрын

Ya know, you mentioned the caps escaping… I understand everyone’s desk and usage is different, but it just dawned on me that I’ve never had a cap sitting on my desk run away, but I have had caps that didn’t post very well jump off the end of the pen. Surprisingly, I’m thinking of my Pilot MR right now. Most of the time the cap posts fine, but every once in a while, it just gets a little loosey goosey and tries to run away. Another point is about the Capless/Vanishing Point: I got a Majohn (sometimes branded MoonMan) A1 for about $40 and I carry that one around clipped to my collar. It’s a lot better than worrying about a hundred and fifty dollar pen getting scraped or damaged, and it really does write nicely.

@sebasiouxsierodriguez3638 6 жыл бұрын

Nice collection; an interest approach to FP. I have both pricy and inexpensive FPs; all of them are valuable to me. We are unfortunately inclined to match quality with price, that sometimes we overlook and underrate that "so-called" mismatches. I' m using a worn-out vintage Vector now, which can overperform many pricey pens around. That illustrates my point; so does your collection.

@antonia5682 8 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've left a comment, but I've watched and enjoyed many of your videos, including this one - and I've just ordered myself a pen case like yours! I've got a handful of fountain pens - the Lamy Safari of course(!), a Parker 'Urban', a Caran d'Ache 'Dunas', a Pilot Metropolitan Retro Pop in blue like yours, and my indulgence, a Lamy 2000. After Amazon did a terrible job of packaging the Lamy 2000 I've resolved to pay a bit more and buy pens only from reputable specialists from now on, like Goulet Pens. I really enjoyed seeing your pens and knowing what you thought about them, and the inks too. It's a steep learning curve, but fascinating stuff. Thank you for sharing this and your other videos! :)

@TheMagicalSock 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video. A bunch of nice pens you have. I understand and respect your principles on budgeting, but you should save up for a Lamy 2000 and a Pilot custom heritage 92! I recommend the latter in the fine-medium nib.

@aerolord 8 жыл бұрын

Love your video, I am still relatively new to fountain pen and retiring... before I start signing checks with fountain pen for more fountain pens. Unfortunately, I tried those Vanishing Point and with my grip, that pen don't work for me and I exchange for Pilot Custom 823. Look forward to more of your videos!

@ray0fh0pe 6 жыл бұрын

a jinhao is pretty close to a lamy. but if u buy a jinhao u can have peace of mind. my budget is half of URS. nice video..I loved it.

@attgray8075 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have just jinhaos but I tried other pens and just couldn’t go back, I’ve had a lot of trouble with most of the jinhaos I have/had. Any jinhao recommendations?

@catierandy8579 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@mimisauconnor8153 7 жыл бұрын

as a newbie for the fountain pen world I actually find the light weight of the lamy safari helps I'm so used to putting alot of pressure on the pen as I write and it is super easy to forget that you don't need to do the when you're using a fountain pen

@mimisauconnor8153 7 жыл бұрын

I write with the cap off so I could barely feel the pen in my hand because it feel so different that helps to remind me not to dig in like I would with other pens

@mysummertouch 8 жыл бұрын

you're right that avpen is something absolutely personal! i had a different experience with jinhao x450 -i didn't like ut at all-too heavy, writes too thick, but lamy safary i absolutely love! i enjoyed your video! thank you!

@She-wolf3636 7 жыл бұрын

I'm relatively new to the world of fountain pens, but I quickly feel down the rabbit hole. At the moment I have 5 Pilot Metropolitans, all in different colours, and one TWSBI Eco. I use my pens for work and school, and I'm rather content with what I have, though I want to get all the colours of the Metropolitan.

@marylinsmith4290 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see the PILOT METROPOLITAN make it into your list - I love mine...and my Lamys. I have a Visconti (gift) but I never use it...the others are great.

@LovkynaPeral 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool pens

@mimitee2321 7 жыл бұрын

Loved this video... I learned a lot.. Thank you

@jimmymac383 2 жыл бұрын

Love your pens Love your chanel ❤

2 жыл бұрын

Nice collection I love the color of the Jinhao X750, it's gorgeous, maybe I'll get one too. I've recently got myself Lamy Studio and love it. It is really nice upgrade over the Lamy Safari. I do like that the Studio is almost twice the weight of the Safari, it feels much better when writing and in the overall build quality. But at my work I frequently need to cap and uncap the pen so I really do like and the practicallity of the Vanishing point. Unfortunatelly in my country it costs over $200 which is too much for me to pay for a pen and it never goes on sale.

@gauravkailain Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dontommyg 7 жыл бұрын

I really like your collection. I have a similar collection and trying to figure out muy favorites etc.

@HediSalm 7 жыл бұрын

WOW! Amazing collection....

@eronavbj 5 жыл бұрын

Your evaluations make complete sense.I have grown weary of so many fountain pen "experts" focusing on luxury brand names, while (usually) ignoring the brands and prices that most of us are drawn to. I recently heard a pen aficionado describe a $300 pen as "...worth every penny..." Well, not to me, and I would wager that such a price is beyond most of his viewers, who probably also believe it beyond logic that a Pilot 823 is 20 times better than the Pilot Metropolitan. IMO, this is how traditional fountain pen users reason. BTW, very well done video.

@IAT1964 7 жыл бұрын

I'm also a collector nut. From 1$ Chinese to 900$ limited edition Montblanc and Visconti. Love them all.

@TheDkelley 8 жыл бұрын

i love your collection

@stampedinhisimage1 8 жыл бұрын

I am just getting started with fountain pens and love them! I am so novice that I don't even know what I don't know and need to limit myself. I have an obsessive compulsive type personality. I already have enough crafts to drive my family nuts so I don't really need to come up with a new compulsion. I am already 64 and won't live long enough probably to use all the journals I bought this year. I'm a sucker for a great deal and found some great ones when 2016 came along and then closeout sales hit. :) Thanks for making this video I appreciate your sharing your view. I am sorry to hear that anyone has bothered you in the past. They were free to watch or not. They can share their views on their own channel if they have something negative to say it can be done nicely without attacking anyone else for their own views. So far from watching videos I am finding that I am already finding that I probably will not use cartridges anymore unless I am out of the house. I want a pen with a twist converter, your mini twizby (sp?) looks like I would absolutely love it. It would have to be purchased at a great discount on ebay if it is very expensive. I will use what I have until I can't stand it anymore. :) Your idea of matching ink color to ink pen color is one I could see myself doing while I journal. I also loved the idea of the ink that only shows under a black light for those sensitive subject journal pages that you don't want anyone else to read. I would maybe then draw something over the writing so it looks like that is the reason for the page. Thanks again for a nice video! I'm going to subscribe so I see what you do when you thin down your collection.

@davidterry3288 6 жыл бұрын

I have a variety of fountain pens ranging from very expensive ones to more workhorse pens that are very affordable. Most of the expensive ones stay in the case but the Lamy Safari, Pilot Metropolitan, and a few Preppies are always doing work. When I need to look pro you can use a Jinhao, they look pricey, work well, come in various colors. After letting co-workers use my Waterman's or Mont Blanc and having to replace nibs for over $100, the pricy pens usually stay at home and in a case. They are nice but when you need to get work done you don't usually wear a Tux. It is not important what you write with but that you write, draw, and create.

@magnoliamike 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah same think in the Traditional WetShaving Community. A lot of ppl have like over 20 brushes, 50+ soaps and like a ton of Safety razors but at first I had over 20 then I was like I know what works for me and then downSized to about 10 of my favorites. This way I can have a decent rotation. I have 2 pens so far a TWSBI Eco and a Safari and only plan on getting about 3 more

@lorigodby7117 8 жыл бұрын

Shauna, you are awesome!!! & don't let anyone get you down. It's your money, your passion & your personal space. I have watched all of your videos, I love them all, love everything you have, love your organization & love your longaberger baskets. I'm now storing my pouches & journals in my baskets & it's great. See!! how inspirational you are :-))). Please don't ever stop making videos. Have you ever looked at Journaling Bible, you can find them on Amazon $29.99. Lots of videos on KZfaq also. All the Very Best to you. Hugs...

@sandratulloss7587 8 жыл бұрын

I, for one, really appreciate your criteria - affordable and quality. I have several of the pens you've highlighted, but I also keep a handful of Platinum Preppys on my various desks! If I'm carrying them around, I don't worry about losing them. There was a time in my life I would have dropped multi-hundreds of dollars on a collectible. But as I have matured, I prefer better value for the dollar. My small collection does match barrel colors with ink - and I do prefer and recommend it. I color code at the office and in my planner, so grabbing the right color is important to me. I don't have a vanishing point, but that might be the next (and hopefully, most expensive!) future purchase. Thank you for your videos!

@dorkpoet 8 жыл бұрын

I just bought two Vanishing points for, and get ready... under $80 on ebay brand new from overseas. It's taking a but of time to get here in California, but that is a steal.

@pascalcrt 7 жыл бұрын

I think the invisible ink you mention using in your journal is Noodler's Blue Ghost. It's only visible under uv light. Firefly is the yellow highlighter ink.

@Dobj319 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tour of your collection. Don't worry about the critics.

@MrsMomNextDoor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was so helpful, especially for a beginner like me! I need affordable and easy to use FP to start. Plus you gave great info with comparison! I'm so sorry people give you negativity in the comments, honestly they need to go watch someone else's video or just click off! Thanks for sharing your video, I enjoyed it!

@rickcroucher 7 жыл бұрын

Now I want a TWSBI mini!

@Waipaak 7 жыл бұрын

Nice affordable collection. You should try some in the 20-40 USD range there are some amazing pens in that range. BTW Jinhao cost 1-2 USD if you buy them at a local office supply store in China. I have been spotted leaving stores in China with up to 10 new pens (bought for less than 15 USD :)

@AndreasJankeEU 7 жыл бұрын

Just a small add on to Lamy. Not all Lamys look the same. There are others at least in Germany but for sure elsewhere in the world too. For example have look at cp1 line. It fits well into an enexpensive collection, at least the black one. I'm with you that it is extremely easy to change nibs. Here is the range: * Z50 polished steel: A (Beginners), EF, F, M, B, 1.1mm, 1.5mm, 1.9mm, LH (Lefthand) * Z50 black steel: EF, F, M, B, LH * Z52 black steel bicolour: EF, F, M, B * Z55, Z56, 14c Gold bicolour: EF, F, M, B, OM, OB * Z57 14c Gold bicolour black: EF, F, M, B, OM, OB If you ever wanted to upgrade e.g. a Lamy Safari to a gold nib, it would be possible. Therefore Lamys are the most versatile fountain pens, I think.