Falling In Love All Over Again with a Fountain Pen 4K

[@loveisall5520]

The first fountain pen I fell in love with was in 1967, in seventh grade. I'd used, since second grade, the ubiquitous Sheaffer cartridge pen that all kids used in my district. My parents gave me a black Parker 45 convertible with a brushed chrome cap. Those cost $5 then whereas our Sheaffers were $1. I used that pen all the way through high school; it took those beautiful, tall and slim Quink cartridges that had an emergency reserve in the top end. I sadly lost it in college at the Univ. of Texas. Today I own several of that pen, but of course it ain't the same...today? Trying to pick a favorite is like having several dozen children and deciding which child is the favorite--won't happen!

[@HemingwayJones]

Hello and thank you for the great comment! I love hearing about people’s fountain pen journey. I’ve heard that Sheaffer were very popular in the 60s. Great pens. Wishing you all the best.

[@davemilne2484]

Great Channel and production quality. Very nice pen. I'm loving my gold nib Schaeffer p f m vintage at present

[@HemingwayJones]

Thank you, Dave! I appreciate that very much. I try hard to make the production as high quality as possible, especially considering that I make these on an iPhone. I love Shaeffer pens! Great choice.

[@patriciaballenger6330]

I “crave” a pen from time to time. Not from a beauty or value desire but, a desire of a good nib on good paper. I appreciate your videos!

[@HemingwayJones]

Yes! I am with you on that. All the best.

[@admin92706]

Awesome review. Pineider is one of my favorite Italian pen makers. Great quality & craftsmanship for the price!

[@HemingwayJones]

Thank you very much!

[@pamelasnyder9745]

I have the opportunity to purchase one today and I’m glad to find this positive review. Thanks!

[@mlbarker4962]

Nicely crafted episode. You're so nice to listen to, and I appreciate alllllll the camera angles, as well as the music. Congratulations on reaching 1K subscribers.

[@HemingwayJones]

Thank you very much! I am working on the quality to make it prettier and more interesting. I just reshot my opening credits. So look out for that. Thanks so much for the kind comment and please do keep in touch.

[@lizdelisle1912]

One of my early fountain pens is a Montegrappa Harmony F nib. I hadn’t used that pen in years. Thi s Year I decided to do a green challenge for the month of March. I used green pens and green inks. The Harmony is a green and blue mosaic blend so I put it in the challenge. Everything about the pen gives me sheer bliss!even after 20 years!

[@HemingwayJones]

That is wonderful! That pen sounds amazing! I love rediscovering things. Thanks for checking in.

[@getmartincarter]

A terrific Chanel

[@HemingwayJones]

Thank you!

[@Vermiliontea]

I can't identify with exactly that experience. But I did change my mind and embraced and learned to love a pen that I was quite prejudiced against for years. Why? Dunno, "overpriced", not particular accessible for user maintenance perhaps, and "too iconic". Does that sound too weird? Anyway, I finally got a Montblanc 149 as a gift. Good thing was that it was exactly as I would have wanted it, if I had wanted one: Classic, simple gloss black with gold trim. My reservations lasted perhaps most of the first ink filling. But then... What can I say? It's a lovely pen. I can see why it's iconic.

[@HemingwayJones]

I love that pen. It’s a personal favorite. Lovely gift. Thanks for sharing this great story.

[@richardzak2140]

Hello HJ. Rediscovery of the items we own is a reinsurance that we made the correct choice to begin with.

[@HemingwayJones]

Very good point!

[@richardzak2140]

@@HemingwayJones I used the wrong assurance.

[@HemingwayJones]

I knew what you meant, My Friend.

[@williamforester9848]

Excellent review.I often consider buying those you review. You ought review an Edison Pen Co. model. Brian Gray there is one of the best pen guys you could meet. All his pens have to do with Edison ,the inventor.Bill

[@HemingwayJones]

That sounds wonderful and I have always been curious about them. Once I get my hands on one, I will. Thanks!

[@davidanderson3425]

Hi Hemingway. Congratulations on reaching over 1000 subscribers. I am pleased your channel is receiving more recognition. The Pineider is a lovely pen. The nib has a lot of movement and lays down a nice wet line. The filling system looks quite interesting as well. I think dipping into your own pen collection as an alternative to buying more pens is a good idea. I am so disorganised that I have new pens stored away and have never once used them. A situation I'm not proud of but at least I can look forward to trying them out.

[@HemingwayJones]

Hello David, It is always a pleasure to hear from you. It sounds like you have quite the collection. That is wonderful. I am glad that you like the Pineider. It is always nice to discover, to rediscover these wonderful tools time and again. Wishing you all the best and speak soon!

[@patrickblindeman5847]

Another beautiful video, after watching it I got the unbelievable urge to take my Pineider out of its box and ink with ... Krishna Sea at Night ... and I am again completely inspired by the great medium nib, what life can be beautiful with a fountain pen in hand. Thanks again Hemingway Jones... can hardly wait for the next long video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HemingwayJones]

Thanks much! Very inspiring.

[@nancylayton4689]

Thank you so much! Love your KZbin videos.

[@HemingwayJones]

Thank you Nancy!

[@simonkrupa9524]

Great perspective. I feel this way with the Lamy Safari. I usually seem to gravitate towards more luxurious pens but when I jot something down with a Safari I am reminded of it’s quality.

[@HemingwayJones]

Hello Simon, Thank you so much! I am there with you with the Lamy Safari. It is such a wonderful pen and so modular. I am really enjoying its cursive italic nib. So fun. All the best!

[@davemilne2484]

Safari are such nice pens. Great design from the 80s, no need to change it. The design style reminds me of my childhood . Such a great reliable writer

[@HemingwayJones]

@@davemilne2484 They have recently brought back the two original colors which is super fun as well.

[@stewartobrien7447]

I got the Desert Beetle, and it is gorgeous. I was surprised though by the width of the fine nib....more like a medium which takes some getting used to!

[@HemingwayJones]

Hello! It’s funny how nib run off. You never quite know what you’re getting into. Maybe that’s part of the fun. All the best.

[@stewartobrien7447]

@@HemingwayJones True, but my ink samples/swatches are now also nib samples to better keep track of various manufacturers' tendencies for comparison purposes. I mean a Pilot Vanishing Point fine is what I think of is a true "fine" so it's my benchmark. Ditto Pelican EFs. Great show as always, but uh.....nunchakus??? lol. A friend asked, "is there nothing this guy can't do???"

[@HemingwayJones]

@@stewartobrien7447 that’s a great idea to keep a nib journal. Well done. So funny that you saw my latest TikTok. The two worlds are crossing! I try to stay busy. All the best.

[@danielavery625]

I'm about to take my very first trip to Europe . I want to bring my fountain pen but I'm really worried about it leaking on the flight. Do you have any suggestions for it not to leak?

[@HemingwayJones]

Sure. I’ve never had a problem personally. But if you want to be sure, take a Vac fill. They seal and there would be no issue. Otherwise just fill it before the flight. Should be fine.

[@Vermiliontea]

Pens with piston cartridges: You just turn the nib upwards and expel all air (you'll see it bubble out at the feed). Retract the piston a tiny bit to retreat the ink that filled the outer feed, then leave the piston where it is. Also works with those rare piston pens that lets you position the piston anywhere. Not having any gas (or very little) in the ink chamber, that will contract and expand with different conditions, goes a long way to eliminate this problem. If you carry the pen, the pen gets warm from your body. You should always carry the pen with nib upwards, in case ink alcohol, air pressure and temperature dials in a too extreme vapor pressure. It doesn't take constant vigilance in normal day to day use. With converters, I've noted that the blob/leak problem is most prolific when the ink chamber is between 2/3 and 1/5 full. So that's when it would be most prudent to expel excess air. Changing atmospheric conditions, pressure, temperature, humidity, is definitely a factor. Also, some brands are not affected much, or at all, so there exist some secret they keep to themselves.

[@joeyconway6569]

What is the best pens for left handed people?!

[@HemingwayJones]

A lot of it is hand position but I hear Pelikan has some nice LH. Also Lamy. Wish you all the best.

[@GS-vb3zn]

I'm a pencil guy. Give me a Blackwing 602 and a quality sharpener and I'm good to go. Cool video though.

[@HemingwayJones]

Good for you. It’s great to have passions and interests. If I were into them, I would do a video on them. I wonder if anyone does on YT? Could be a niche for you. Thanks for the kind words and all the best.