I love this pen so much. I am getting a clear in fine today, as a matter of fact!

JOY - my pens and books bring me joy too - not very original but there you go. That's why I'm watching. 😃 BTW - I watched the other video and liked it too - I like that you bring a full-spectrum perspective to this hobby (and all of your interests), and you are passionate about all of it. And genuine and real. ❣ (I hope Parker is continuing to feel better.)

Where are you ?

I got my hands on the Japanies version (EF) and love how it writes, I have mine inked up with Infinity black and noticed it feels like a pencle for the feedback. Very good pen and definately a writers pen if you enjoy the pen.

Hi. How is the grippiness of grip section? Is it lacquered? Do you suggest to who has the sweaty/oily hand?

Why do you GROWL so many of your words? Do you have any idea what a turnoff that habit is? Worse than fingernails on a chalkboard!!

I miss your videos. Where have you been? Are you unwell? Has there been a disaster in your condo? With your adorable feline buddy? Your parents? WHAT'S UP?

Hi Parker

Faber Castell Loom nib units fit in the Diamond 580 (Heldin writes made a video about this). So, it is possible to get a different nib, feed and writing experience (and the Loom only costs 5 euros more than the Twsbi diamond nib unit). Just ordered one, I'm gonna give it a try. Cheers

You can create a makeshift one using a sanding block of the same shape, but reverse the position of the paper. It'll save you 3-4 times the cost of one of these, or if you already have one then you don't have to spend extra except for the paper. Or use any block in that general shape. This may be an attractive option if you're into DIY. As for the paper, it may even be that any decent, thick, highly absorbent, and quick drying paper will suffice. So, you may not even need to purchase anything. Or if they're cheap and long-lasting anyway, purchase it and you'll have a cheap but just as effective and even eye-appealing ink blotter.

You’ve been so lucky with your Jinhao X159 pen. I was not. But I didn’t let it go, ad I started tuning it. It went from “notevenwriting dry” to “firehouse bold wet”. Ops 😊 It was a fine writing as a bold. Still scratchy. No misaligned tines, mind. Then I wanted to fix that, I touched the nib tip on my sharpening whetstone, the smoothest I have. OMG. The scratchiness went away. SOOOO BUTTERY SMOOTH. But so wet that it makes an hold on the best paper. So I tuned it back a bit again. Now it’s perfect. Purrrrfect. I can’t believe how perfect this is. Even my Pelican M200 is a bit more problematic (it’s a bit too picky on the writing position), a touch smoother though. I’m happy. Thanks, it was a journey ❤

Where are you?

This is my first fountain pen. The nib is finer than I prefer. I was wondering if it is possible to swap out to a larger nib? Tia

Optima vs m800?

Love your channel and just listening to you I learn

Cool Points!

I completely agree with you. I have the same pen with an extra fine nib, and I absolutely love it. Of all my Safari's, this one is my favorite. Also love the matching ink for the same reasons you do. I've been hoarding the ink in case it disappears. Glad to see you giving this particular Lamy some love!

Haven't used my Custom 912 in some time. Time to clean it up and use it again!

Pen length is not problem for me but thin grip part is a big problem😢 Nice design, thin grip -> tragedy So sad🙈

Ive been eyeing this pen for about as long as you’ve owned it 😊 think I want to try a pilot sf nib before springing for a M 823

I am convinced a TWSBI Diamond 580 ALR will be my next fountain pen. And thank you for comments about the nib. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Excellent pen that takes Pilot Con-70 converter. Pair that with an EF nib, this could be your daily writer and sketcher. The ease of holding, the unfailing nib, the price, the durability, the child friendliness, what is there not to.like? It just works!

i think among my pens, twsbi is my most favorite because it is utilitarian

I finally caved and got myself the transparent with the fine nib after eyeing it for over a year. Can't wait for it to arrive :D

Please start scripting your videos to avoid the excessive clubbing and blather

:( Drew Brown got fired from Goulet Pens, won't have a chance to see his response to this video

I hope you are aware of the nasty way Drew Brown has been treated by Goulet Pen Co.

I don't have the 823, but I'm looking to buy it soon, but I've the custom 743, 742 (both with FA nibs) and the Falcon, and they're so great to write with. I'm mainly writing music with them (classical composer), I know music nib exist, but I do prefer the FA nibs I manage to get more expression on my score with these. I'm hesitant to buy the 823 with an FA nib from Japan (which would be the same as my 743), or the Fine or Medium, I've not decided yet. I'm afraid that the M would be a bit too wide for me but I saw some writing sample with the F that seemed a bit too fine, I would love to have their soft Fine Medium available but I would have to buy it from Japan.

I'm just over a month into this hobby and I agree with what you've said! (And don't get me started on figuring out wet v. dry inks!) My plan thus far has been to buy cheaper pens (<$100) and many much less, to figure out what shape, weight, and nib I prefer before sinking serious money into a pen. I'm surprised with the quality and how good some of the less expensive pens write. Will I be paying $$$ just for the name? I'm not that shallow.

I love the Jinhao 80. They just give me joy. ... Ink and paper make a huge difference.

I miss your videos. They bring a bit of joy to me in an often ugly world. I hope you're doing well.

I bought an AL from Amazon with a fine nib. It’s really scratchy and no pleasure at all. I tried buy a medium nib from Amazon but it didn’t fit. I guess my AL will end up in a drawer somewhere.

Kerry… another great video… I’ve ordered a Galen Leather 1870 A5 book and am looking forward to getting it. I didn’t see whether it’s 52 gsm or 65 gsm Tomoe River paper… which is it?

Was listening until you got judgey and voiced your neighbors shortcomings to all of KZbin. Now will avoid your videos like the plague.

New viewer here! I really love your videos they're so calming

The handwriting with the Medium nib is more legible than the Fine nib. Perhaps the pen with the Fine nib should use a darker ink. Surely legibility is priority in handwriting.

I carry my field journal and four pens everywhere! In addition, I have a cheap but surprisingly smooth writer that came with 50 black cartridges. It’s now my work pen. If I lose it or leave it somewhere, I won’t be devastated.

Hello, I'm looking to purchase either a Pilot Custom 823 to a Sailor Pro Gear, just looking for a daily writer, I'm not a collector. Is there one that you would recommend? Thanks

i would be happy to see more of your swords if you want to make a video about them. ⚔🧝‍♀

I really love Parker, and I have a collection of their fountain pens. My favorite out of my collection is my Premier Deluxe Graduated Chiselling ST.

She had me crying. 😂

i know the channel is pens and tea. But we really need a top 5/10 favourite books of your life!

Hello. How does this Jinhao x159 compares to Lamy Safary? Which one is smoother, and how about line variation?

Do I need to keep the size of the nib on the pen?

Sparkles!

1000% agree, and I had the same experience. Now i just use it with gel pens as my gaming journal.

I got into Galen products shortly after getting into fountain pens. Their A5 everyday notebook with a personalized cover in crazy horse tan has been my daily notebook for a year and a half and I adore it

Sensational choices. Apparently I've hit "like" when I saw this the first time. Thank you.

Jee, unscrew the nib section and clean as much as you need. Then screw it back in. 10 min, its done.

Is pen venture in Germany? I didn’t see custom grinds on the website. Can you share the link?