the dip nibs have a coating on them which keep them from rusting it needs to be washed off with boiling water and soap and water and a paper towel :)

Although your ink could be part of the problem you won't know without properly preparing your nibs in the first place. This was apparent in several places in your video. ink not staying evenly coated (beading) is the key sign that the nib wasn't prepared. All nibs require cleaning before use. A BRIEF and somewhat distant flame (around 4-6 inches) absolutely CAN WORK. The key is not going too fast or too hot, too long. A bic lighter turned down to a low setting can also help. I originally cleaned my speedball nibs (almost all are narrow C-6) which I found best for drawing and cross hatching....at least the kind of work that I do. The heat definitely didn't harm the thin metal and I am still using nibs I purchased and heated almost 40 years ago. A few did wear out but not any too quickly. I use exclusively india inks to make display art. Brands vary however. CLEAN nibs are critical to holding the maximum amount of ink (varies by ink manufacturing, brand, thickness/thinness, additives etc). As I said HEAT is workable if you don't rush in with a high intensity flame close to the metal and for too long. If you start seeing smoke it's time to STOP. ALSO, if the nib is becoming too hot to hold, STOP. let it cool NATURALLY in the air and then test it, dipping it into the ink. The nib may or may not take that level of prolonged high heat in terms of long-term use. They will however still work for while- as in a year or perhaps more. I have seen videos where they did EVERYTHING wrong in frying off the oils...literally frying...kept the flame on long after smoke started and absolutely changed the patina. He couldn't even hold the nib and then dipped it immediately into room temperature ink.... you could hear the sizzle. THAT will change the temper and give you a nib that will not work as it was designed.... it'll still work for some things but not as designed. 2. I prefer to soak them now in isopropyl alcohol. I like putting several nibs in a small colander and resting it in an appropriately sized container. It only takes a couple minutes usually but NEVER more than ten minutes. The same method can be used with HOT water. 3. Dish soap can just be rubbed all over with your finger. Give it maybe 30 seconds, wet your fingers and massage the soap around the nib to rub and move the oil maybe another 30 seconds and rinse it well in warm water. 4. Other variations to clean nibs include nail polish remover (acetone), by briefly boiling the nibs, by brushing them with a toothbrush, even adding toothpaste, or soap, or by sticking them in potatoes. I have done the potato method, and it DOES work IF you do so long enough AND you rinse off the starch afterwards. (Again, many youtubers have shown their experiments without even researching how it's supposed to be done--the kid I saw only put the nib in the potato for a couple minutes and proceeded immediately to dipping it in the ink and declaring it a failure. I should sit in the potato about ten minutes, not much longer and then well rinsed to remove those starches. Ive heard it said that the starches will "effect" the metal if done for long periods but I know of no evidence to support it. That would make an interesting video--testing No time (control), vs 2-minute, vs 10 minutes, vs an hour or two. Does the long exposure to starch solidify the starch for example? Of course, rinse and dry each before use. lastly YOU ABSOLUTELY must thoroughly DRY each nib and EVERY part of the now cleaned nib. This removes residual oils and compensates the nibs for the now missing ant-rust coating you just removed. I've only had one nib ever rust. I left it in the carrier and probably didn't dry the part in the carrier, only the top. The rust started in the base and worked its way up, pulling moisture from the air to it. It's also worth rinsing the ink off the nib occasionally and trying the nib while you're using it. Particularly with quicker drying inks or india inks (shellac). Hopes this helps, I know you made the video some time ago. But maybe it'll help future viewers avoid the bland overly broad, unsupported statements and bad videos that are out there.

Why don't you show the difference between the medium and the large , not the notebook.. weird.. wanted to see the difference

So after all this time what are your thoughts on those from the video?

What do you condition this leather with? Thanks!

Thank you for posting this. I’m going with Lauren Phelps.

Bonded is leather pieces glewed together. Won't last long. Get a cover to protect it.

Oh my gosh is what she said, not "oh my god" listen closer.

Where did you buy those leather book covers, they're great ?

Associated with particle board at the lumber yard. Is bonded leather.

12 pt is Very nice and readable.

I appreciate your honest review, and am a bit disappointed you have some negative comments on your video. It isn't okay for people to accuse you of "trashing" someone because you pointed out they sold you what appears to be a defective product. I am sure many of her products turn out great, but nobody is perfect so it's a little silly for someone to act like a mistake can never happen or a defective product could never go out. It happens. I would have felt the same as you, even if I never watched her video saying she is an expert on jelly. But especially since she did say that, I would be extra upset after receiving something like this. I think you made a fair comparison based on what you received. I also like the uniform press/seam that goes along the catspresso cover as opposed to the stitching on the salty katie cover that only goes on the pockets. I know her video said that people shouldn't stitch around the entire cover, but to me - visually - that doesn't appeal. My personal opinion. Thanks again for sharing your experience.

I personally read both except my PSQ is in a new King James which I love and then I love the buffalo leather ESV Bible even though sometimes it most of the time it bleeds through the paper because the papers really cheap not the cheapest I've seen but pretty cheap

Your tote is beautiful, I love leather. Enjoy your new carry, congratulations👜

Crazy you had this experience, salty Katy has the BEST quality!! I have many items from her!

I have the NASB PSQ FY and absolutely love it. They truly make the best premium Bibles in my opinion. Great video.

Such a beautiful bag

Where did you buy the compact bible?

crossway premium ESV bibles have a life time warranty where they will replace your old one

We cannot get the pocket Bible in the uk

two years later and people still have the same problem with the gold one, though the silver is an absolute beauty, i can get lines thinner than with a .005 micron, im pretty sure you feel like a master now after years of practice, take care

Nice review. I also have that Crossway Personal Size ESV w/ 12 pt font. The font is a bit TOO big for my tastes. I wanted a large print ESV, but 12 pt seems intended for someone with poor eyesight. There's a CSB personal size single column w/ 10 pt font, and it seems like the perfect combo for size and readability. I wish Crossway had something similar.

some Christians are blessed to have many bibles at home, some are struggle to find only one

I adore the Jinhao x750. I first got a 5 pack on Amazon for $23.86. I loved it so much that I have another set in different colors coming this week. I am anxious to try it with my 1.1 stub nib from Fountain Pen Revolution but if they don’t work I will get the #6 nibs from Goulet as they have a video where they specifically talk about using their #6 nibs in the x750. I just went with FPR as they had a sale. If you love a heavy pen you might like the Duke Charlie Chaplin. I got the purple with a fude/pen for $19.99 I loved it so much I ordered it in a fine nib( which one seller said it is actually more like a medium) the only caveat with this one is that nibs are not changeable and the only offer the two sizes. The Kukuno is on my wishlist. I am surprised that they show putting the cartridge in that way. Most cartridges go in with the narrower end toward the nib. I will also be checking out the Hongdian. I have a moonman glass pen but will definitely check that one out as well.

Hello. I have exactly the same problem with gold ink. I want to say that I am not a beginner and my feathers are not new. the ink remains on the pen and does not allow you to write a single word. apparently both you and I got defective ink. Don't believe people who say it's your fault.

Really useful video and the comments - not the negative ones! I have just bought a dip pen and the W&N gold ink....

Hi! Sorry for the intrusion. I am desperatly in search of Narrow Desmond (came late to the party). If you ever entend to sell yours please let me know. Thank you.

There's actually a technique to this, and that you are only meant to pull down with the pen. Sometimes you can pull sideways, but may cause chicken scratches. Pulling up is definitely no no as it will get caught in the paper.

I had a similar experience with the gold. It's positively useless. I had better luck with literally all of their other colors.

Really enjoyed your review of this bible. Well done.

The holes are your reservoirs. You don't want to pushing your nibo down like that you rewen them quickly by doing that.

What Leuchtturm1917 calls a pocket is larger than what is typically called a pocket. It is actually 3.5" x 6.2" which is why it didn't fit properly. The Chic Sparrow pocket will fit 3.5" x 5.5" notebooks, such as Field Notes or Rhodia Unlimited.

These are the BEST small Bibles. I have the slate goatskin. It is expensive, but it should last very well. Schuyler are now starting to make Personal Size Quentels with full yapp (in other translations), or with a zip. The already wonderfully compact PSQ becomes perfect for taking everywhere.

Your covers are so pretty. I didn’t even find that style very appealing at first but it’s growing on me. I love how thick the leather appears to be and how shiny the cover is.

The comfort font ruins the NIV for me. It is horrible font.

Nice, I just ordered one, and I hope it’s as beautiful as your voice!😜

I would still take the PSQ because it has References and is very clean.

Chic Sparrow addicts are like “NOOO…DON’T RIP THE PAPER”!lol

I just used my pocket plus huckleberry creme tn to make a ring planner using 25mm rings for my pocket ring inserts! Works perfect.

It's crazy how the Amazon US and Canada prices compare. Your first on the list (lowest $) is my most expensive pen LOL A year or two ago I got it on Amazon Canada and it was almost 30 bucks CAD, which normally I would expect would be about 20 USD, but compared to your $11, maybe there's some built-in shipping costs that they're just keeping us Canadians fooled with ("free shipping"). Having said that, it's the MOST AMAZING PEN! It's absolutely my favorite. And actually worth the$30 CAD!! Just today I ordered their blue counterpart because I've been eyeballing it forever, and on the strength of my satisfaction with the brown-black one. PS: about the glass pens, I bought several and gave them as Christmas presents a few years ago. THEY WERE A HUGE HIT! Especially when you look at that first one you opened around 19:20, which looks like an icicle ❄️♥️

I do like the spine.

Diamine ink is made in England. It is pronounced Dia-mine (long i like miner) J. Herbin is pronounced heir-ban. Automatic pens (size 3A) are best for swatching. Cotton swabs contaminate ink with little fibers. Also, a medium size acrylic paintbrush dipped in water then blotted dry works well for swatches. They don't oversaturate with ink if they're dipped and blotted. Manda B does great ink swatching videos. Just offering help, not criticism.

This is dangerous. I’m obsessed with these things!

Miss I am guessing. You like to write don't you ?

Just a suggestion, use a clean cotton cloth, to rub in oils👜

Haha what an enjoyable video. Felt like i was listening to Anne Hathaway from 'Get Smart'. Fun!

Thank you for the video! I've been undecided. I kind of am a one bag person for work. It's big but the gussets look narrow too so I don't know how much I can stuff it. I may need to stick with my backpack style.

Wow I would totally just load it up using the back as the front. It’s only a small logo.

This is really cute!!! Feminine and business like. Very nice!! I really like the color too.

I understand this is a review. It seems to me that there is a lot of commenting on "making it yourself" rather than "how does it work". Many aren't crafty and have no intention of making their own. Perhaps one or 2 comments on making it, but I feel you overdid it.