Fountain Pen Collection | Martin-Made TV

[@pnmoura]

Finally I found someone who as a lot of things in common with me.... I love fountain pens, I love F or EF nibs, I am left-handed and I have the same problem that you....I can't stop buying fountain pens!!! Love the video!

[@MartinMadeCo]

Hahaha! I don't even want to talk about how many I've purchased since this video 😆. Thanks for watching Pedro!

[@ChelseaLloyd]

Yay for lefties! Love your collection and aesthetic! Thanks for sharing!

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks for watching Chelsea!

[@maysflowers9770]

Thanks for this. I’m starting my fountain pen journey and you have great tips.

[@MartinMadeCo]

That’s great! I’m sure you’ll love your fountain pens and I’m so glad I could help!

[@leishamo9871]

Love the topic. Very nicely done. Stumbled onto you channel and love your descriptions, voice and you should be a hand model. Had to subscribe. Thank you.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks for the kind words Leisha! 😊 And thanks so much for subscribing

[@EllaBellaPlans]

I have the same combination in my pilot vanishing point and it is the BEST! Loved the video. 😍

[@MartinMadeCo]

Yes!!! Thank you! Btw, I just saw your latest planner lineup video and I can’t wait to see how you’ll be using the Day Free next year.

[@thuntz29]

Aww it happens the same with me and the Kaweco AL sport! It feels so cold! And slightly slippery. I’m thinking of only using it in the spring/summer months or when I’m pretty cozy at home…

[@MartinMadeCo]

Hahaha! I thought maybe I was crazy for thinking that about the Kaweco AL since I never heard anyone mention that before. You just made me feel so much better, Valentina!

[@christinas8792]

Thank you for this video. I love my Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen in matte black and I am a big fan of the TWSBI pens. I just ordered my third TWSBI. lol. They write so smooth, I love it.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Sounds like we definitely have the same taste in pens. Thanks for watching, Christina!

[@animula6908]

Beautiful case and pens! Inks too! I’ll tell you my experience has been dryer inks affect the size of my penstrokes sometimes more than the nib sizes do. A lot of reviewers of inks do fancy tests to show how each ink performs in different nibs, but I don’t have the initiative to be testing pens before I fill them, so I just make a mental note not to ever put certain ink back in a given pen if I find it giving me issues. I have one pen that if I combine it with one ink I bought, it looks like I’m writing with a teal sharpie. No lie. Fine nib. 😯 Fortunately I love it when it does that, so I keep that ink in there all the time now. 😄

[@MartinMadeCo]

I do the same. So excited to try a new ink that I don’t bother to test it beforehand 😂

[@Kindlelover88]

Just found you! Love your nails and your pens!!!!! New subscriber.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Hey!!! So happy to have you here! Thanks for subscribing 😊

[@marachristian8726]

Maybe I'm a weirdo, but I never get tired of watching fountain pen collection videos! My Mom was a leftie, and she had the weirdest grip and manner of writing to prevent smearing of ink! BUT, she also had beautiful, distinctive handwriting because of her peculiar method! Every time I watch a Fountain Pen Collection video, I see pens that I also have (Kawecos, TWSBIs,) and also pens I will NEVER have (Pilots and Lamys,) and I think it is so funny how this hobby generates such quirkiness in each of us! I have learned SO MUCH from You Tubers! Thanks for sharing! (Also, I will never be able to post a video of my pens because I have really ugly hobbit hands and terrible fingernails. I so envy you pen ladies with magnificent nails and manicures!)

[@MartinMadeCo]

I think we both would qualify as weirdos, then, because I love watching fountain pen collection videos, too! 😄 Thank you so much for watching & commenting!

[@ZaraKimori]

Just getting into fountain pens. I might have to pick up a LAMY :) Also, I love that nail color

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks Zara! I’m never the friend to tell you NOT to get a new fountain pen so…go for it!

[@rockymartin5368]

I love it thank you for the shout out

[@MartinMadeCo]

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[@staceyh8654]

I loved this video. You shared so much and it has been very helpful.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks Stacey!

[@ZPD-doo-DAH]

Love your collection of pen and ink combos. I like how you don't feel confined to using matching ink to pen colors. BTW, Shigure is "she-goo-rlay" - 3 syllables. "R" sounds are a combination R+L sound blended, not a hard "R" sound. You pronounced it well in one of your "Shikiori" descriptions. You said, "rlee" 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. P.S. I'm jealous of you Kaweco AL-Sport Golden Espresso 😍pen. It's my unicorn 🦄pen.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks for the pronunciation tip! 😊

[@HandmadebyLorelei]

HELLO!! I really enjoyed your pen collection video with my coffee this morning. We have a lot of the same taste in pens, I think I have 5-6 of the same pens in my collection. I would love to do a video on my collection- some day! I have a few TWSBI pens too, and they are really great- very consistent! The next pen on my wishlist is a Pilot Elite 95s. I have seen a few videos on it and it appears to have a really nice nib on it. I like broad nibs best- German pens have broader/juicy nibs compared to Japanese pens. So I gravitate towards Lamy, Kaweco, Pelikan etc. I look forward to seeing more of your videos :)

[@MartinMadeCo]

Hi Lorelei! Thanks for watching! And that’s what I was trying to remember - German nibs are broader than Japanese nibs. That explains a lot!

[@Blackbirdinthedeadofnight]

I also love chu shu!! Such a sophisticated color I am looking for a pen for it!

[@MartinMadeCo]

Yes, such an amazing color! Thanks for watching 😊

[@stevekail4543]

You might want to consider getting an Edison Beaumont. Edison's extra fine nibs write a very thin line. The Beaumont does post. Also, for pens that are a little scratchy you can often smooth them out using a piece of micro-mesh from Goulet Pens. It doesn't cost much and is much cheaper than replacing a nib. I hope you continue to enjoy your fountain pen journey! ✒️😃

[@MartinMadeCo]

The Edison Beaumont is a gorgeous pen! I’ll definitely be adding that one to my wishlist. Thanks for the tip about the micro-mesh. I’ll be sure to add that o my next Goulet order. Thanks so much for watching, Steve!

[@Deboraha5903]

Maybe that pen that got lost was damaged in the mail? Just a thought. I loved this video. A lot of good info on fountain pens, nibs, and inks with why you chose them and like them. Most videos about anything don’t do that. Thanks!

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks for watching Debbie! I actually did also wonder if the pen was damaged in transit. But after cleaning it well and using a wetter ink, it works perfectly now!

[@TheRetroHippieGirl]

For the Platinum 3776 Soft fine, if the other helpful advice from Colin Chan doesnt work it might be the ink. Platinum carbon ink is a pigmented ink that takes a certain feed to be able to work with it. I hope this helps a bit :)

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks for the tip! I didn’t realize pigment inks would behave different in the feed but that makes perfect sense. I tried Colin’s advice, along with switching to Noodler’s Borealis Black, and that seemed to help. Still not my favorite writing experience but a lot better than before 😆 Thanks again for your help!

[@TheRetroHippieGirl]

@@MartinMadeCo I'm glad that his advice helped :) 🙂

[@anac9313]

Hey! If you want an EF for your Prera, you can buy a Pilot Kakuno EF (which is cheap, around the same price as a replacement nib for a Safari or Kaweco), and just swap the nibs. The Kakuno and Prera use the same nibs and feeds. But the Kakuno has smiley faces on the nibs

[@MartinMadeCo]

Hi Ana! I did hear the Kakuno nibs work in the Prera so I think I will try that out. Thanks for the tip!

[@ninja2be]

I just got into fountain pens and I'm so happy to see another woman interested in them since most of the stuff is very guy focused. While I love most of the stuff, it's just nice to see someone have the same aesthetic as me.

[@MartinMadeCo]

I know exactly what you mean! Thanks for watching

[@CreatingCuteArt]

13 is still pretty restrained! I’m trying to stay below 30 😂🤣🤗❤️

[@MartinMadeCo]

This video is over a year old so I’m sure you know I’m well past restrained now! 😂

[@CreatingCuteArt]

@@MartinMadeCo 🤣😂🤣

[@animula6908]

For pen fixing, you could try the srebrown video on micromeshing. It accomplishes the months of wear that helps the pen like you better in like 5-10 minutes but you have to accept a certain amount of risk that it can go wrong, so only do on a nib you’re not that attached to.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely look into that.

[@connorbnelson]

Happy to hear your thoughts on the Vanishing Point's fine nib. I feel our writing preferences are similar and I've been tempted to get a VP. You mentioned wishing the Pilot Prera came in EF, but I actually find Pilot's steel EF nib a little too scratchy. Certainly more than my Kaweco EF. If the Prera uses the same feed as the Kakuno, you may be able to get one and swap it with the Prera's nib. If you don't like the smiley face on the Kakuno's nib, there's also the Pilot DPP 70 with an EF, but they're not as common. I have a Platinum Preppy in their finest nib (02). While I overall like Pilot as a brand more, I find this Platinum nib more comfortable to write with and it's only slightly wider than the Pilot EF. I think the third retractable pen you were thinking of is probably the Lamy Diaolog and that the word at 32:21 was archival :) I've heard Platinum Carbon Black is a good archival ink. I think it's the next I'll try.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Yes! The Lamy Dialog and archival! You’re absolutely right. And thanks for the suggestions. I’d love to give the Preppy a try soon. I’ll keep the 02 nib in mind when I do.

[@Quinkerbell_3604]

I have seen the most inconsistent nib sizing from LAMY. The “same” nib size will be different. I was ready to throw mine out because of flow problems. I switched to Private Reserve Infinity inks and it seems to have helped a lot. The Platinum Carbon Black is a thick ink and your feed might need something a little thinner. Platinum makes different inks so you could try that but I have found my Pilot inks to be very good in almost every pen (LAMY not included). I really enjoyed this video.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks for the info, Jayce! The inconsistent nibs can be so frustrating! I’ve noticed the same thing with Kaweco, too. And you’re right about the Platinum Carbon Black. My favorite inks so far have been from the Pilot Iroshizuku line. Thanks for watching!

[@CieisMe]

Thank you, thank you, thank you (and your nephew, Rocky) SO MUCH for the video! I'm one of the people who requested it. I've watched another fountain pen video from "Life as Me" but she didn't do the inks, just the pens (she also said Pilot Vanishing Point was her fave - that one I'll have to wait on a bit; it's pricey!). Thank you for including the inks - I'll have to try a few from Goulet - luckily they have those samplers! I have always used just one - J. Herbin, Encre Poussiere de Lune - it's a deep burgundy purple but I don't think it's archival since I've gone back and looked at old journals (or my daughter has) and it's very hard to read because it's faded over the years. It's time to branch out and explore the world of color in inks, LOL. I have two sterling silver pens with 18k gold nibs that are temperamental buggers so I don't use them - I can't remember their brands either I've had them 20+ years. They were gifts. That one pen, the Platinum Century, that you have so many problems with, I had the same problems with those two pens, the nib is just too soft for my writing style AND they would do the same thing with the scratchy and inkless after just using them too. I wonder if the nib on your Century is also a gold one? Again, thanks so much and Happy Holidays!

[@MartinMadeCo]

You’re so very welcome Cie! You really did push me to go ahead and film it, and I’m so glad it helped you! You’re right, the century nib is 14K so maybe you’re on to something. And yes, the ink is archival. That’s the word I was searching for! That DeAtramentis Document ink line has a lot of really nice colors if you like to go beyond basic black. And here’s hoping someone treats you to a pilot vanishing point for the holidays 🤞🏾 It really does live up to all the hype!

[@JACathcart5181]

You are a delight to listen to. I'm 1 month into this hobby and have nine pens. Maybe you and I will one day see each other at a pen & ink rehab facility.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks James! Nine pens after 1 month is quite an impressive record!

[@eileengoldenberg270]

For the one that is not writing I would send it to a nibmeister at the New York Pen Hospital. It might have some dry ink under the nib, or need a tuning. If you go to a pen show they can tune your pen with you sitting at the table.. thanks for the video..

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks for the suggestion! The NY Pen Hospital sounds like a great resource.

[@enricobdp3]

The kaweco is a skyline (sports have plated gold nib and finishes).

[@MartinMadeCo]

You are correct

[@enricobdp3]

@@MartinMadeCo have both sport (Bordeaux) and skyline (grey), also have a kaweco special black, I like it but I won’t recommend. Ever tried a Marlen? I have a silver/blu serie 21 with push button filling system. Nib is a fine I love it.

[@MartinMadeCo]

I’ve never tried a Marlen pen but they look beautiful. I might give them a try. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@lisaw8791]

Love all the pens! What notebook is that? ☺️

[@MartinMadeCo]

Hi! The notebook is from Wonderland222 in the B6 size. Thanks for watching

[@lisaw8791]

@@MartinMadeCo thank you!

[@SilverSeaOT7]

This is super helpful. I have ECOs in EF, F, and M. I have a gift card and thinking of buying one of the rose gold Diamond 580s. My favorite nib is my Eco fine. Do you think I should go with the Rose Gold Diamond F or the EF? Which would be closest to the ECO fine in your opinion? Thanks so much! Also, how is the Rose Gold part of the pen holding up?

[@MartinMadeCo]

Hi Tammy! The rose gold is holding up great! No discoloration or anything. Looks just like new. In my experience, the Diamond 580 nibs seem to be a bit finer than the ECO nibs. So if you love the ECO F, you might actually find the 580 M comparable, especially with a drier ink. I don’t have an ECO F to say for sure, but my ECO EF is pretty identical to my 580 F. I think you could honestly go either way, depending on whether you favor a bolder line or a thinner line. All of my TWSBI nibs are super smooth, too, no matter what thickness they are. Hope this helps!

[@TheGingerNinjaKnitsandJournals]

Try Diamine Oxford Blue for a really good blueish blackish. It’s great. Great video.

[@MartinMadeCo]

As soon as I read your comment, I ran to my ink stash because that name sounds familiar. Sure enough, I have a sample of Oxford Blue! I guess hoarding ink samples has its perks. I can’t wait to try it out. Thanks so much!

[@animula6908]

Big benefit or clear demonstrators like twsbi: you never have to match ink to pen colors. It’s a small thing that can mount up to hundreds in savings for ocd matchy people.

[@MartinMadeCo]

So true!

[@naomifreya1481]

The word you were looking for; archival xx

[@MartinMadeCo]

Yes! Archival. Thanks Naomi!

[@naomifreya1481]

The ink makes a big difference with the size of the text, some are wet and some are more dry. X

[@MartinMadeCo]

Definitely agree!

[@michaelmelling9333]

Very nice Review! I'm also a lefty, but my penmanship is an abomination while yours is very lovely! You might know this ... do make sure to avoid putting calligraphy ink in your fountain pens as the sparkly stuff will clog them up. Your pen case is beautiful and looks to be of high quality. Again, thanks for the great Review!🙂

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks so much for watching Michael! For that very reason, I have samples of some sparkly inks that I’m scared to try. I’ve thought about maybe using a super inexpensive pen for this inks just in case they mess up the feed.

[@basicdose.9872]

Miss are you a fountain pen guru ? Thanks.

[@TheUndecidedFrog]

Hi, your Platinum 3776 soft fine nib isn't performing well probably due to your writing angle. As you're a lefty, I noticed you have a more vertical alignment of the nib against the paper. For a better experience try to lessen the verticality, you may find that the ink will flow better, and the soft nib will bounce slightly against the paper. If this doesn't work, try flushing out your pen and check under magnification if your nib is not misaligned.

[@MartinMadeCo]

Thanks Colin! This is extremely helpful. I’ll try inking it with a wetter ink and adjusting my grip. If that doesn’t work, I’ll take a closer look at the nib.

[@celrjs]

Left handed struggles

[@MartinMadeCo]

So true!

[@celrjs]

@@MartinMadeCo quick question, have you tried the left handed nib from Lamy? I tried it but it skips too much for me.

[@MartinMadeCo]

I haven’t tried it. I’ve heard way too many mixed reviews on it so I just wasn’t sure if it was work trying it out. Changing my grip has helped and I don’t have problems with any of my pens. Even since cleaning out the Platinum Century well, I don’t have any of the problems I did in this video. Have you tried using the nib with a really wet ink, like Noodler’s, to help prevent the skipping?

[@celrjs]

@@MartinMadeCo I've tried it with pelikan, noodler's, and Iroshizuku inks. Maybe it's just the way that I grip the pens. I'll try it the way you did it in this video (amazing vid by the way, love your collection 👍🏽)

[@MartinMadeCo]

That’s a bummer. Yes! Try using more of a diagonal grip instead of a vertical one and maybe that’ll help. Thanks so much! 😊