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First fountain pen came in yesterday. (i.imgur.com)

submitted 2 years ago by SPARKLEPONY@midwest.social to c/fountainpens@wayfarershaven.eu

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Left hand Lamy Safari Vista alongside a travelers company notebook in basic brown leather.

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[+] simple@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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[–] SPARKLEPONY@midwest.social 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Honestly if you’re just looking to dip your toes in without breaking the bank look into something made by jinhao. Basically all of them are sub 5 dollars and are good enough to try the hobby out, worst case you’re out a latte.

[–] toga@wayfarershaven.eu 6 points 2 years ago

Jinhao are great for new & experienced users alike. I'd highly recommend the 82, 100, & X159 models. Platinum Preppy's are also excellent budget pens that write far better than a lot of pens in the sub £100 range. The Plasir and Prefounte are basically the same pen but with fancier aesthetics if the Preppy doesn't do it for you. Other pens worth looking at are the Pilot Kakuno & Metropolitan, Kaweco Sport & Perkeo, Faber-Castell Grip, and the Lamy Safari.

[–] Ashigaru@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

I, too, recommend Jinhao pens. I have a Jinhao 75 and it is an absolute pleasure to write with, I like it even more than my US$50-70 fountain pens.

[–] DarkThoughts@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago

The regular Safari & Joy are like sub ~20 bucks. Everyone in school used them.

[–] uniqueid198x@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 years ago

Oh, the Vista! Rather than be lured by the many colors of the safari, you have sought out the clarity of the clear. Great choice! Welcome to fountain pens!

[–] Jah348@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

Nice, I'm using my lammy today. I'd like to get one with a slightly flat tip so I can write with some slighly more interesting calligraphy. I'll have to research what to get

[–] BZen@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago

Congratulations! Such great choices, too. Happy writing!

[–] wjrii@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Neat! I have a couple of Vistas, a Safari, and an Al-Star with nibs from EF to B. Solid pens and iconic design.

[–] UnfortunateTwist@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Lamy Lemmy Lamy Lemmy mlem mlem

Also try writing without posting the cap. The balance of the pen is different. See what you like more.

[–] Steam501@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What's the dimensions of the notebook? The picture makes it look long and narrow. At a guess I would say 4x11 or a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet folded in half.

[–] SPARKLEPONY@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago

It’s 9x5 so yeah it’s a little more narrow then usual. Makes it easier to find room to keep it in my bag.

[–] Saturdaycat@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What makes the book left handed ?

[–] wjrii@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

Not the book, the nib on the pen. I imagine it's ground to accommodate the "hook" that many lefties do to avoid smearing fountain pen ink.

[–] Korvmedbrod@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

Congratulations! Beautiful set.

[–] cedled@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

The Lamy Vista is epic!

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