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Xoa Gray Jul 19, 2023

First Platinum pen, and first time using Platinum inks. the Curidas retractable pen.

First Platinum pen, and first time using Platinum inks. the Curidas retractable pen. - Pawb.Social

I love retractable fountain pens. So when I found that Platinum had one I had to give it a try, and I’m glad I did. Overall experience is this is a pretty decent pen, it feels good in hand, and it writes very well. I also got this pen for about half the price of the Pilot Capless. I’m hoping this pen does well as an every day carry. Right now I’ve been using my Lamy Safari for that, but having a retractable that’s both high quality and relatively inexpensive I think might bump my Safari out of that position. The ink also seems to be pretty solid. it’s a good looking blue/black. Though I did read that the ink is on the acidic side.

Xoa Gray Jul 12, 2023

Purple ink in a box of Vert Amazone

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Purple ink in a box of Vert Amazone - Pawb.Social

So I ordered a box of Green Vert Amazone cartridges from Jaques Herbin inks a little bit ago, just cracked the box and the first cartridge I pulled out was purple! I didn’t expect that, and the rest of the cartridges appear to be the green I ordered. I have to wonder how often that happens.

Xoa Gray Jul 11, 2023

49 times around the sun.

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49 times around the sun. - Pawb.Social

Figured I’d make my first post here with my newest pen. This was a little gift to myself for 49 successful orbits of the sun. A polished Gravitas Skittle Paisley. I’ve wanted this one from the first time I saw it. Sláinte.