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@vickiecrouch6041 3 сағат бұрын
Hated the paper. Tried every gel pen and most smeared. Love the size and layout. Will be using a Weeks dupe for 2025.
@michellealdrich 5 сағат бұрын
Good to see you 🤗 I’m in love with my new niece as well 💫
@roxiesossa3210 8 сағат бұрын
You're not alone. No way! This was the first year I purchased a Weeks. Barely used it. I used my Day Free more for meeting notes because I didn't have enough writing real estate in my dated Cousin... That's one of the reasons I'm switching to Sterling Ink. I just don't care about the quotes and sick of having to use correction tape to clear it all out.😂 I do feel guilty but it's probably a lot more common than we think. So many of us live & work in the digital world (I spend 10-12 hours/day - sometimes more - in Excel & Project, Outlook & Teams, etc.) It's so it's easy to go into auto-pilot and just do things digitally. I still love my planners, journals & of course my pens but you need to do what works for you.😉
@FranM6179 9 сағат бұрын
I also have a Weeks that has gone unused this year. I recently started doing scripture writing in it because I didn’t want it to be empty! Your covers are so cute. I plan to do A6 and Weeks size in Sterling Inks and the A6 Techo from Hobonichi, but not sure if I’ll order direct from Hobonichi or not.
@raggsj38 16 сағат бұрын
I fine your videos to be very relatable, and love them! This one was really fun. I love that violet ink, but my asthma wouldn't like it at all, so I'm going to have to try to find. a dupe for it. I'd also be up for either a "what's in my pen case" or "current favorites" or both!
@gingerpeachy 10 сағат бұрын
Thanks so much! Yeah, scented inks definitely aren't for everyone. This is the only one I own, and I'm not sure I would buy any other ones. There are so many good purples - I'm sure there's a dupe out there! Thank you for your feedback!
@Tina.Journals 21 сағат бұрын
I love any video from you and this one was fine. Would enjoy seeing “what’s in my case”.
@gingerpeachy 10 сағат бұрын
Thank you! I am likely going to do a WIMPC video in the next week!
@Calcprof 23 сағат бұрын
These are fun! Thank you.
@gingerpeachy 10 сағат бұрын
Thank YOU, too!
@cerealnana Күн бұрын
Video was fine. Would love to see a what's in my pen case video! I just like to hear you talk about pens.
@gingerpeachy 10 сағат бұрын
Thanks so much! 🥰 That's so sweet!
@brigitteburrow Күн бұрын
Good to see a video from you! I’ve always enjoyed watching and would definitely be interested in a “what’s in my pen case”…maybe added in with a “current favorites” I may have to get me a sample of the scented violet, it looks like a really nice purple
@gingerpeachy 10 сағат бұрын
Sorry I've been so inconsistent 😫 I have no good excuses! I'm hopefully going to do one of your suggested videos in the next week or so, so keep your eyes peeled! Let me know if you try scented violet and what you think!
@pilesofthings Күн бұрын
yay purple! that one is really nice but i don't think i could tolerate a flowery smell. my fave purple is colorveerse delicious sleep...which if memory serves may look close to the scented violet you show here, its a perfect medium purple.
@gingerpeachy 10 сағат бұрын
They do look fairly similar! I love a good regular medium purple ink!
@vickiecrouch6041 Күн бұрын
I love my Ink A Pet. I want eyes so bad, but am afraid to try to paint them 😢.
@gingerpeachy 10 сағат бұрын
My advice is to use acrylic paint, which you can wipe out with a q-tip if you're not liking it, and a very small brush! It took me a little time to paint my eyes the way I like them and then do little touchups around the edges. You can do it!
@impish22 Күн бұрын
a pink Kaweco? what?
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
Hm. I honestly thought it was a standard color! But I should’ve googled that before I said it…
@kristinmoser2379 Күн бұрын
Great to see you! I love these mystery matchups!
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
Thanks Kristin! 🥰
@gotshakespeare83 Күн бұрын
I did end up picking up this pen!!! It is my very first fountain pen ever and I LOVE it! I also didn't get one with much variance in colors but it is still gorgeous. I inked it up with Colorverse Hayabusa (Clair Coco used it in her video and I loved the color). Thank you soooo much for recommending I get this pen in my previous comment! I am in love...need to get better at inking, my gingers are a mess lol
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
Oh wow, I didn’t know this would be your first fountain pen! You really jumped straight into the deep end! I’m so glad you love it. It’s not unusual to have inky fingers - it happens to the best of us! I am so glad you’re loving your pen and that I didn’t steer you wrong. Welcome to the fountain pen community - come on in, the water’s fine!
@gotshakespeare83 19 сағат бұрын
@gingerpeachy - I couldn't resist, plus why not start with quality. I saw it on the site when it was available for pre-order and loved it. I didn't want to fall in love with fountain pens and miss out on this one. No regrets! Thank you I am happy to be a part of the family/community!
@GreatInkspectations 3 күн бұрын
What an absolutely gorgeous grail pen! Thank you for sharing it with us!
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
I think so, too! Thanks Andi!
@impish22 4 күн бұрын
how did I miss this one?
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
🤷🏼♀️ because I’ve been really inconsistent with uploading maybe? Lol
@cme6229 4 күн бұрын
Field Notes fit perfectly in my 5 pen case.
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
Field Notes were a struggle in this one at first - it was really tight! - but this case has stretched out a bit since then. I don’t like Field Notes in here because they’re generally not especially fountain pen friendly!
@cbamomsaves 4 күн бұрын
❤❤ new here
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
Thanks for being here!
@superplannergirl 5 күн бұрын
I just ordered this pen today- I had some pen money to spend, and I spent all day trying to figure out what I wanted. This took the leaderboard when I watched all 3 videos I could find on it- all 3 pens looked different and I loved all 3 of them. And I am still comforted that if for some reason it's totally awful (which I doubt from what I know of Leo and the blank maker), that I can send it back. Thanks for this honest review- refreshing and nice to see your thought process. You ended up with a stunning pen, for sure! I'm glad you love it!!
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
How fun! I love hearing your thought process. I hope you love your new pen! I’m loving this one more and more!
@impish22 5 күн бұрын
I just wanted to comment again about getting a pen with a resin that is just not one you like. These are pricey pens. I have resorted to ordering more than one so that I can see them and then return the one I don't like because if the larger pen companies can't send an actual photo and they allow returns, that is what will have to happen. We are kind of stuck and the pens I am talking about are expensive. We are not talking $10.00 pens. I would love to just see them in person and pick out the one I want. We do that with just about everything else in life, why should pens be different? The look of the pen is one of the main reasons we are buying it. The writing experience and the aesthetics are on equal ground.
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
Yes, I agree with you 100%. I understand both sides of the coin, though - it would be a nightmare as a retailer to have to photograph and list each pen out of hundreds or thousands. I have done exactly what you said - when the Estie Candy was released, I bought two on release day. And honestly I still ended up replacing both of them with a different one I saw on a small retailer’s website. I was able to say, “Hey, do you still have the one in the middle in this photo?” And he did, and he let me buy it. It’s one of those tougher things about fountain pens - there’s not a really easy solution aside from buying everything at a pen show!
@trayceeee 9 күн бұрын
This is the most beautiful pen I’ve ever seen!!
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
It really is lovely! It just took me a minute to adjust my mindset!
@penthevision4706 9 күн бұрын
What a marathon! Really enjoyed it. I think this is the first video I have ever seen featuring the Cross Bailey Light. I think they are great pens but I think that because Cross have their own proprietary cartridge and converter might be a disadvantage. Thanks so much for sharing
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I need to film a new currently inked video soon. I do like the Cross Bailey Light, but I don’t reach for it because it actually dries out pretty quickly. The cap must not seal completely. But it’s a lovely pen for sure!
@chiquiracoma1219 9 күн бұрын
Hello. I have a version that has the rubies. It is used and has been lying in my closet since 2010. Let me know if you're interested, I can send you some pics.
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
Oh wow! That's incredible! I'd love to see it!
@eggs-benny 16 күн бұрын
great video!
@gingerpeachy Күн бұрын
Thank you!
@marjoriemarlowe8978 16 күн бұрын
Beautiful pen. I've never seen one before. Thanks for sharing.
@gingerpeachy 16 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@SM-JIL 17 күн бұрын
This is one of the best Pilot 823 videos - for someone looking to purchase one - that I’ve seen to date. So well explained. I bought the Amber in. F because some people were raving about it and it’s a gorgeous pen. It was the first premium fountain pen I bought and I didn’t know my preferences. It’s sooooo buttery smooth for even a F nib, the color and the weight is perfect for me ( a woman)…but I find myself not reaching for it as much as I do with my Esties and Leonardo’s in EF or F. You’ve explained well that there is a difference in Japanese nibs and so I have been contemplating that the M in Japanese pens might be the sweet spot for me. The European M is too broad for my handwriting. Thank you for also explaining the vacuum release system. I had mine open a little bit at first and I started thinking my pen was defective! I since learned that it has to be open more than I would’ve felt comfortable at first but it writes like a dream now. ❤
@gingerpeachy 17 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words -- I am so glad this video was helpful for you! Yes, the difference in European and Japanese nibs is pretty significant. Give a Japanese M a try, though keep in mind that they're not all created equal - I find that some softer gold Japanese M nibs (like the 823) can be almost as bold as a European M. But harder ones (like Sailor or Platinum nibs) are definitely a full size smaller than their European counterparts. I would say to try a Sailor or Platinum pen with a M nib if you have a chance! I'm so glad you're enjoying your 823!
@fountainpensinksmore3290 17 күн бұрын
Stunning grail pen! I wouldn’t let it out of my site either! Congratulations on the fountain pen.
@gingerpeachy 17 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰 It's a beauty for sure!
@FountainPenNews 17 күн бұрын
CHOIR!!??? what kind of choir? I'm a choir singer also!
@gingerpeachy 17 күн бұрын
I have sung my whole life -- starting with Pre-K children's choir at church! In middle and high school, I competed and sang in state choirs every year, and traveled with the Louisiana Baptist All-State Youth Choir every year of HS. I went to college on a choral scholarship and started my degree in music education, but I had to change my major after 3 years because I barely passed Piano 2, and I needed Piano 3 and 4 to continue the program. But after graduating with a different degree, I joined my local symphony chorus and have sung with that group for about 12 years, somewhat off and on, as well as my church choir! This is probably more info than you were asking, lol. What kind of choir are you singing in?
@FountainPenNews 17 күн бұрын
@@gingerpeachy that's awesome! I have a music degree in voice, piano, and harp. I've sung all over the world and currently am a paid soloist and section leader at a large church!
@gingerpeachy 16 күн бұрын
Woooow!! How amazing!! My spot on stage with the symphony choir puts me close to the harpist. I am always mesmerized watching her play. What an incredible instrument! And I’m always impressed by pianists - I could not play with two hands to save my life. I don’t know how your brain sees so many notes at one time and can put your fingers in the right places. I was made to be a singer and follow one line of notes, haha! You must be so talented!
@darlenewashington9570 17 күн бұрын
Great video!! My Leonardo came today. While I was hoping it was more like the colors of your pen, I got more purple,blue and green in my blank. It is very beautiful but I like your pen color better. I have ordered stormwinds blanks before and the 2 colors I got did not have much variation in them so it was exactly like the pen maker’s website. I order a lot of custom pens and usually I’m ok with the resins being different. Hope I grow to love this pen once I ink it up and start to write with it!!
@gingerpeachy 17 күн бұрын
Thank you! I hope you grow to love your pen, too, but if you're really not happy with it, send it back!
@thetravelinpenshow9620 17 күн бұрын
By happenstance, we have the same nibs on each of the different colors, lol. My purchase started w/the amber model (my first FP(!)), then the smoke, and finally, the clear (also purchased overseas...nice that it's available stateside now). Fun vid and good info...thanks!
@gingerpeachy 17 күн бұрын
Wow, how fun! What are the odds!? Thanks for watching!
@janisstewart2217 17 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your beautiful pen. Loved hearing about your Grandmother.
@gingerpeachy 17 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@autisticbucky 18 күн бұрын
thank you so much for sharing the sentimentality behind this pen. i’m so glad you were able to get this grail pen! 🩷
@gingerpeachy 17 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@tinacampbell2610 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing why your Grail pen is sentimental and your very special pen
@gingerpeachy 17 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! 🥰
@gamesandjournalythings 18 күн бұрын
Tea Time with Tata mentioned a guy in Germany that does nib work that used to work at Mont Blanc. Maybe he could assist with it.
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thanks! I will keep that in mind.
@619to253 18 күн бұрын
Omg, the pen is beautiful. I am so glad that you got it. Please consider getting it tuned by Mont Blanc to make your special pen even better. Rachelle in Seattle
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
If I can have it tuned in-person, I might do that, but I don't think I want to put it in the mail if I don't have to! Thanks Rachelle!
@oliviatrelles 18 күн бұрын
Thrilled for you and what a pen! 🥰
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you! What a pen, indeed!
@jawsfamily 18 күн бұрын
Congratulations!!! If you want to get the nib tuned, I would suggest going to a pen show in person and getting a pro to fix it and adjust it to exactly how you write. I love that this is in memory of your granny... I feel you and feel the same way about my late grandma. ❤
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you, friend! We were certainly blessed with the good grandmas, weren't we? I'm with you on tuning - I need to get myself to a pen show at some point!
@jawsfamily 18 күн бұрын
@@gingerpeachy yeah, don't let that out of your precious hands. The stress of mailing it anywhere would be too much for me.
@Faye.r.harris 18 күн бұрын
It is absolutely gorgeous, but then all MontBlanc pens are. I am so happy for you.
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you, Faye! (My sweet Granny's name was Faye, too! 🥰)
@MariaRosseau 18 күн бұрын
So happy for you that you got your grail pen! 🥰
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you Maria! 🥰 It's still kind of surreal!
@raggsj38 18 күн бұрын
I think your reaction is the opposite of what mine would be - I decided not to buy it because I was afraid it would be too green! I would have been over the moon with the pen you got! I'm glad you ended up enjoyed it; it's beautiful.
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you! I'm loving it now!
@jannahlyon 18 күн бұрын
Whoa, I am not really one for super ornate pens, but this is actually really beautiful, congrats on finally being able to add this to your collection💜
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you! Same - I'm not usually into very ornate pens, either. But I don't find this one to be gaudy or tacky, just really classy!
@NotesFromPastAmy 18 күн бұрын
I wouldn't want to send her off for work either. She is gorgeous. I'm so happy for you!
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you, Amy! I think any nib work I have done would have to be in-person. I don't think I could ever put her in the mail!
@ichirofakename 18 күн бұрын
No horses on it?
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
No horses... I'm not sure I get the joke
@jeanrobinson6584 18 күн бұрын
Never seen anything like that! Just very wow! 😍
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
It's pretty special! You can see why I never forgot about it!
@jessicaburris629 18 күн бұрын
I remember you mentioning this in your 8 pen questions video! So incredible that you have it now. 🥰 Cheers to Granny!
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Wow, you have a good memory! Thank you! And yes, cheers to Granny!
@lynettedyck7327 18 күн бұрын
Way to go Sarah!
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you!! 🥰
@anitaanglin 18 күн бұрын
Congratulations! Your grain pen is truly worthy of that designation. Enjoy! 🎉
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you, Anita! I concur wholeheartedly!
@cerealnana 18 күн бұрын
Stunning pen! Congrats on your grail pen!
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰
@potandpens 18 күн бұрын
Beautiful. My birthday is in July so the Ruby-ish color is everything it should be. I would not send it to MB. My guy friend has sent two pens to them and they weren’t repaired and he ended up just using a nibmister to get it the way he wanted it. Even the associate at the store didn’t feel strongly knowledgeable. It’s a gorgeous pen and I’m sure granny would approve of your memento
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you! And happy birthday month! Thank you for that feedback - at this point this pen might be older than some of MB's employees, lol. So I think any work I have done will be in-person with a trusted nibmeister! I think my Granny would've thought it's gorgeous. (Also thank you for knowing that it's a mEmento and not a mOmento. That's one of my pet peeve misspellings/mispronunciations!)
@potandpens 16 күн бұрын
@@gingerpeachy mines too haha
@gadgetstop321 18 күн бұрын
Congratulations on being able to acquire your grail pen! I enjoyed hearing about what makes it special to you.
@gingerpeachy 18 күн бұрын
Thank you! I have been nervous to share it for some reason, but this week was my grandmother’s birthday, and it felt like the right time. 💖