muridJun 22, 2023

I finally caved and bought myself a fountain pen. But I got a cheap Pilot Kakuno EF. I tried a Fine nib before, but it was a bit too wide for my tastes. The Extra fine suits me better.

I also got some paper from Muji, which I heard is a good cheap fountain pen paper.

It cost me about $11 all in all, but I'll experiment a bit before trying out something else.

#fountainPen

Show threadMuro deGrizeco

@murid

Congratulations! The Pilot Kakuno EF looks like a nice pen.

Is this your first fountain pen?

Jun 22, 2023 at 4:02pmWeb
Show threadmuridJun 22, 2023
@murodegrizeco Yes. I've tried all sorts of other pens before, but this is my first try at fountain pens.
Show threadMuro deGrizecoJun 22, 2023

@murid

I love the way fountain pens glide over the paper and require no pressure.

My current fountain pen is just a cheap Kaweco Sport. I refill the plastic ink reservoir with a syringe and a blunt "glue applicator" needle, from a bottle of blue Quink. Messy, but easy enough.

For paper, I mostly write in a Moleskin journal. Or I use a few notepads of especially glossy paper for writing letters.

I owe a letter to a Bulgarian penpal, come to think of it!

Best to you! Write on!

#fountainpen

Show threadJoeJun 22, 2023
@murodegrizeco @murid I have yet to eyedropper my Kaweco Sport; but it's in my pocket every day along with a Field Notes pocket journal.
https://www.linuxbookpro.com/field-notes-and-kaweco-sport-every-day-carry/
Field Notes and Kaweco Sport Every Day Carry

I carry both these on the go and it doubles as my wallet. Admittedly it’s a bit chunky.