I don't really consider myself a fountain pen collector, but I find myself gathering a small collection of them just in the process of trying different things. And just today I picked up a Jinhao No9019. I've never bought a Chinese pen before because most of the time they're knockoffs and the originals are just better. But with the No9019, Jinhao has done a lot more their own thing and the pen seems to be pretty decent quality. Is it on par with a Montblanc No149? I've never used one, but I can't imagine. It does punch above it's weight though for a $13 pen.
1 year ago
@dasos I did too for a long time. I actually do a lot more hand writing now a days and it's done a lot to make my handwriting better. It might never be beautiful, but at least I feel I can confidently write a letter in cursive that someone else could read. :) 路 1 year ago
I am not much of a writer as in I have *terrible* handwriting; but I do enjoy a nice fountain pen. 路 1 year ago
@five_over_four I have a Safari as well, really nice and solid pen for the price. I've been wanting to try a TWSBI, I've heard good things about them. I've been thinking of getting a Vac 700R for my first vacuum filler and I love the Iris color on the metal accents. Kinda' reminds me of my Gravitas Skittle Paisley. 路 1 year ago
Shame. I have a few Safaris and a TWSBI Eco, which I'm actually a big fan of. Great nib on that one. 路 1 year ago
Aaaand, the nib was junk. I guess that's pretty unusual, as I've seen other people get them and have much better luck with them, but yeah, not a great first impression. Heh. 路 1 year ago