MY FOUNTAIN PEN JOURNEY

[@itsmesassy88]

Your fountain aesthetic makes my heart sing. Pink is my favorite color so I’m weak for all anything pink or pastel.

[@rizwanulhaq080]

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[@kan-zee]

✨⌚ *8 Questions TIMESTAMP* ⌚ ✨ 2:50....#1. *When and how did your Fountain Pen Journey begin?* 4:54....#2. *Favorite inks in the beginning?* *What are your go-to inks now?* 7:20....#3. *How have your ink and (**10:08**) pen tastes changed over time?* 12:58...#4. *Are there inks & pens that you have yet to try but would like to?* 15:09.....#5. *What is your Holy Grail Pen?* 17:46....#6. *How many pens do you currently own?* 18:31....#7. *Do you have a limit on pens (or inks) in your collection?* *Is it a number?* *Is it a feeling?* *When do you know that you have reached your maximum?* 19:11....#8. *Consequently, what would you do if another pen/ink came along?* Well produced video😍👍💓....loving the Example Bfilm (4:23 & 5:33 & 6:27 6:57 etc ) that you include in your Answers of the questions.

[@lianelikes]

Charmaine, I’m so glad that you joined in this year! We started our FP journeys around the same time and it’s been fun to see how your journey has evolved from year 1 to year 2. I also love the muted colors (sailor 273 and 373 are gorgeous!), thanks for sharing!

[@seemownay]

I feel so honored that you decided to jump on and share your fountain pen journey with us!

[@fossilimprint2954]

Thanks to the 8 Pen Questions playlist I found your channel. Thank you for participating. Subscribed.

[@lynnconroy8]

You are the cutest thing! Perfect smile and love the newest hair cut! ❤

[@plannerhappieness2394]

Your bangs are on pointe! It has been so fun to watch your journey into fountain pens. The ups the downs the figuring your style in things. Watching you experiment with different brands, nibs and inks. Love this video you did great!

[@ryanwong9857]

Love your energy and vibe! Eager to see how your tastes changes and grows as your journey continues😊

[@potandpens]

I looked at your "grail" pen video and was so happy for you. That capless pen is beautiful. I wasn't aware of your lifestyle blog etc. You did very well for someone that hadn't practiced the answers to the questions.

[@AmberUnfinished]

“The limit does not exist.” 😂😂 I understand. 💯

[@thisthatTAM]

This makes me want to try a kaweko FP! I just got a pilot decimo as an early Mother’s Day gift. I haven’t inked it yet since I don’t want to rush the process.

[@iamunic0rno]

Omg. I’m finally catching up here. Ahhhhhh I don’t know why you’re making me blush here so pretty!!!!!!

[@maryturner5018]

I love your new hair style. I miss all your family vlogs & organization & decorating vlogs. Also the DITL videos.

[@somethinginteresting2202]

Checkout the TWSBI Eco Fountain Pen Smoke with Rose Gold Trim or TWSBI Eco Fountain Pen Caffe with Bronze. Both are gorgeous with rose gold hardware ☕️🧡. OH and the Pelikan Classic M200 Copper Rose Gold Special Edition Fountain Pen is lovely too 😂

[@Lovecharmaine]

Thank you for the suggestion! I have the twsbi cafe on my list hehe

[@SpringNotes]

I hope one day, you'll get your Pilot Decimo Cherry Blossoms.

[@Lovecharmaine]

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[@LittleCocoStudio]

Loved hearing your responses! We share the same love for F and EF nibs. 🥰 I feel similarly about BPC inks. There’s one person who sells their inks in Canada since we can’t buy direct from BPC and I’ve filled my cart so many times, but am hesitant to check out. I love their inks from the samples I’ve tried, though! I’m really hoping to try some Lennon Tool Bar’s ink as well. I’m really drawn to their brown inks!

[@mytinydeskandme]

omg i love your bangs! ur hair looks so good

[@estherlee7328]

Charmaine, are you able to share how you achieved your weight loss? You’re so motivating ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carlamariecopeland8881]

You look so beautiful! I got bangs also, and that's the bangs I wanted but not what I got. I love vlogs.

[@amyelr]

I have a couple Aurora 88's and the EF nib is probably wider than anything you have. 😂 So I'd def go with EF if you try one. I love mine though!

[@naomifreya1481]

Aurora and scribo are Italian pens, and are probably close to European (German) nibs. Twbsi ef, kaweco ef are comparable. KenchanKrafts speaks very highly of the 18k gold nib on his aurora 88 volterra, and they are just beautiful. The best thing is to try them at a pen show xx also the feel of the aurora volterra in your hand is so lovely ( from personal experience) it has a life to it, it's so smooth and for me, fits perfectly in my hand. It's also not a big pen, compared to some of the larger pens like visconti...

[@naomifreya1481]

Also, if your really want the aurora, get an ef and take it to a pen show to get it ground by a nib meister to an ultra extra fine or a needlepoint... Also you could consider trying different nib grinds, like a cursive italic, cursive smooth italic, architect... But on a fine or extra fine nib, that way you get a fine nib but also can experience different nib grinds.. And try the custom nib grinds at pen shows if you get the chance x

[@FountainPenNews]

So glad to see your video pop up! I loved hearing about your journey. I'd be super honored if you watched my 8 Pen Questions. I have kind of an epic story of my fountain pen re-awakening.

[@ShariArts]

Like you, I didn’t want to buy whole bottles of Birmingham inks so I split an order with a friend and we each have half a bottle of the colors we wanted to try.

[@aliciavilas5411]

Do you have a link to your grail pen? I am looking into a pilot vanishing point. I was wondering if I should get a decimo pilot. They say it is better for smaller hands.

[@Lovecharmaine]

Here’s my video 🥰 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWm3l5t9otlmfbMsi=_yQhMBkiovrd7eLb I also have other videos about Pilot Decimos if you look in my Fountain Pen Journey Playlist 🥰

[@aliciavilas5411]

@@Lovecharmaine cool. Will watch the video for sure ♥️

[@arliemoses4272]

Since you like brown inks you may want to try Franklin Christoph Bronze Age.

[@Lovecharmaine]

Ooo will add to my list!

[@FountainPenNews]

Also, Reach out if you want me to send you a few birmingham samples. I also have Lennon Toolbar Sesame Oil if you want a sample!

[@ayanarandolph5778]

Aurora is an Italian pen so it would be a western nib not Japanese. And may not be as fine as you like.