my entire fountain pen collection: least to most favorite!

[@mrmrsboom7253]

A huge THANK YOU to Michelle for my prize! The pen I received is a Nahvalur Original Plus in Lavender Tetra (M) Nib. I'm brand new to fountain pens and journaling. I'm so excited to join this community!

[@SeaweedKisses]

So happy for your win! Be prepared to see your collection all of a sudden grow now! 😂The fountain pen hobby is a fun slippery slope ❤

[@mrmrsboom7253]

I am brand new to the Fountain Pen community this holiday season. After countless videos and blogs, I decided on a Lamy and a Kaweko. I really wanted Twisbi, but was too afraid of the whole buying inks and filling the pen. Maybe, next year I will be ready to take that leap. I do love a cuppa green tea hot/cold no additions, coffee with anything peppermint mocha & my Dutch Blackberry tea. Thank you for all your helpful videos! I can't wait to start journaling with fountain pen(s). You've inspired me to look at life through a different lens and see teasure in everyday paper products, using them to write about joy and gratitude within my day. Happy holidays!

[@lisawilson7889]

Congratulations on your first pens; enjoy! I am interested to see how things go when you stick your toe into the amazing world of inks, as well. But take your time, and enjoy the adventure.

[@mrmrsboom7253]

@@lisawilson7889 Thank you, kindly!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! First of all, welcome to the fountain pen community! 🙌Starting with a Lamy and Kaweco is a solid start. They're reliable and easy to use, perfect for beginners. And trust me, once you feel ready to explore inks and filling, TWSBI pens are a great next step! It can feel a bit intimidating at first, but trust me. It's really easy to use them! And then you'll have so much fun with ink color pairings!❤Oh, and congratulations on winning my fountain pen giveaway! I'd love for you to experience this pen. Feel free to message me on Instragram (@seaweedkisses), or email at seaweedkisses at gmail.

[@mrmrsboom7253]

@@SeaweedKisses I can not believe I've won. 🤩 I will send you a message through Instagram. Thank you!!

[@adamsc327]

Congrats 🎉

[@LunnaySol]

I have the same Twisbi Diamond - Black, rose gold and Fine nib. Absolutely beautiful and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the way it writes. Definitively a favorite.

[@impish22]

I love chatty videos about fountain pens, thanks for sharing !! I for sure fell down the Benu rabbit hole. I love love Benu and they are worth every penny to me. I could not do without my Benu

[@the_elites]

I felt fountain pens were hard to use until I was gifted a twsbi eco, it’s so fun to use and now after this I have a wish list of colors and inks 😂

[@brentjohnson2435]

Collection videos are my favorite fountain pen content to watch! My go to ink brands are Pilot iroshizuku, Diamine and Robert Oster, but Birmingham is becoming a new favorite.

[@andinh8345]

I am impressed that you are able to keep your FP collection so small... I am also about 5 years into my FP journey, but I have way more than I truly use. I really like Taccia Sabi-midori Ink.

[@kich6172]

Have a feeling everyone will be recommending an addition to your collection…and I am no different. 😊 For practical reasons, I think everyone should have a glass dip pen. Okay, well most people. First, it would look beautiful on your fabulous desk top. They are relatively inexpensive for beautiful, colored, fancy glass designs. Practically, they allow you to make ink swatches without have to fill then possibly clean a fountain pen once you change your mind. As for writing, there is just something nostalgic and special writing with a glass pen. Probably not for extended long journaling sessions, but it will slow your world down if/when need be. The smooth feel of the blown, molded glass that gently warms with use. The occasional pause to ink your pen allows you to collect your thoughts while writing or drawing. It’s a very unique experience. BTW, love your videos.

[@kstari]

Well, you just sold me because I've been thinking of trying one. However, I'm new to the journaling world, and I only have one vintage fountain pen that I started using recently. Do you have one you would suggest or are they all pretty much the same?

[@kich6172]

@@kstari i'm no expert on glass pens. I bought mine so long ago I don't even remember where I bought it. When I started looking into them I don't recall any huge differences. I simply looked for one not too expensive and that looked nice. Good luck!

[@_Ms.L_]

Chatty videos are where it's at, always love them! I'm new to fp's. My favorite cuppa is just black coffee (nothing else added), pourover made from McCafe brand coffee. I've tried all kinds of expensive whole bean coffees and nothing is as delicious to me and my hubby as the McCafe brand, don't know why...they must sneak something in it to make it so addicting! 🙂 I love your deskspace, it looks so serene and calm.

[@JJB300]

I’m a fountain pen user for several years. I also use “regular” pens for grocery and task lists. I love smooth pens too! Don’t own a Lamy Safari. First was Pilot Metropolitan in white Tiger. I have never bought a Sailor because I don’t like scratchy feedback. Hemingway Jones put out a video recently on what he’d do if he started his pen collection all over. He had done insightful ideas. As always, I am enjoying this video.

[@tauniamedina1407]

I love to drink my cafe de olla coffee and my favorite ink is Kaweco Caramel Brown. Your personality and videos are so fun!❤

[@andthe2dogs]

The best cuppa for watching your videos right now is hot chocolate with a splash of gingerbread syrup - keeps out the Scottish chill! I'm new to fp's and looking forward to trying Ink of Witch for that purple hue🤗. You have a great community here 👍

[@carolyncoppola974]

Great video! I started my journey in 2019. I can honestly say I love my Pilots and TWSBIs. I would recommend the Pilot 823 - there’s just something about it. Pilot nibs have to be the best! However the 823 is a vacuum fill pen. So if you didn’t like the TWSBI Vac 700, you may not like the 823. However - the Pilot Custom 743 is the 823’s brother. Same pen but it is a cartridge/converter pen. I have this one in black - chef’s kiss! LOVE EVERYTHING about the 743 and 823! Also, these nibs are swappable! 😊. But it’s a matter of personal preference. The 823 holds a whopping 2.55ml of ink. I use this for journaling. You cannot go wrong with either one. Thanks for the video! God bless you.

[@iamcheryl3095]

😊 Loved your review!!! And I’m loving that Galen pen case so much. My favorite inks are Robert Oster Cafe Crema and Lady Rose! Thanks for sharing and for your generosity!!!!

[@allisonmartin8577]

Love the video. My favorite inks are Sailor, Pilot and Ferris Wheel Press. I’m really into dual shading inks and Japanese inks are great for this. I would be interested in the pen gift. Happy Holidays

[@deidrec.422]

I took the leap back into fountain pens earlier in 2024. I love your candid thoughts on the pens you have curated. I can say the writing time with a fountain pen is amazing. I can't wait to figure out my grail pen.

[@dahliablack1741]

Wow! You’re so sweet to gift a fountain pen! I love my clear Pilot Kakuno-great nib and affordable. It’s my only fountain pen. I have tried the Platinum Preppy, but it was too scratchy for me and the cranky sound it made inside the barrel bothered me. My kid broke the nib so I had to toss it, otherwise I would not have tried the Kakuno. When I’m feeling spend-y and want to treat myself, I love Philz Mocha Tesora, iced, lightly sweet, medium creamy! SSOOO good! I’m so curious to try your beloved London Fog, though....

[@PRJewl]

I've started my fountain pen collection with my first one the travelers company brass fountain pen and I fell in love. I like the smaller fountain pen options for travel convenience, I'm intrigued by the twsbis. You're so thoughtful to be gifting away a surprise fountain pen.

[@ZPD-doo-DAH]

Hi Michelle, You and I have similar taste and you're an ENFP, I'm and INFP. My ink collection is almost identical to your collection, so I would like to make some recommendations: 1) Diamine Autumn Oak = orange with a brownish undertone ❤ 2) Akkerman SBRE Brown = brown with a warm orange undertone (worth the extra cost!) ❤ 3) Diamine Meadow Green = a happy green, without being overly bright ❤ Runner-up: Diamine Brandy Snap = similar to SBRE brown but maybe a little browner Pilot Iroshizuku Yama Budo = red-violet Herbin Larmes de Cassis = a slightly pinker red-violet

[@rachelbarnett3299]

That wrapping on the giveaway is truly adorable. I adore PEANUTS! Just now watching this. Found you on KZbin while looking for "what's in my bag" videos few weeks ago and went down a rabbit hole and now have a hobonichi, two moleskines and just bought my first TWSBI Ecos! Thank you for inspiring me. Journaling and planning has always been a passion of mine but I fell off years ago and never really picked it back up until now.

[@magkong]

I love watching your videos while supping on Earl Grey latte without sugar. My favourite ink is Dominant Industry Pearl Series Lapis lazuli. Thank you for creating such a calming space. Makes me smile every time 😊

[@jenniferhirter817]

London Fog all the way! I especially like London Fog lattes when I can get them. As for fountain pens, my first pen was a vintage sailor that I bought off eBay. I love the look of it, purple with silver, and the nib size (I like fine pens) but after watching your video, I know now that the scratchy feeling frustrated me to no end. I have a couple of Pilot Metropolitans that I’ve been using instead, but am not in love with them. I so appreciate your reviews! I’m looking up your picks for sure. Also, if you haven’t done these videos already (I haven’t been watching super long), I’d love to see your ink testing process! And, one more question, how are you selling your unwanted pens and ink? Thank you for the lovely and relaxing video!!! ❤

[@furkidvet]

I am new to fountain pens, but love the idea of a conversion piston. Purple is my favorite color. My first pen is a Sailor Profit Jr 10+ with an extra fine tip. It has a TON of feedback - quite scratchy, but it writes quite small if desired. My only ink is the teal ink (Sailor Mizutama) that the Sailor came with as a set. I often write small, so I appreciate an extra fine tip. I have also been experimenting with some glass pens. But yes, a fountain pen does seem like it makes me want to write more.

[@judyhansen6440]

I loved hearing you share about your pen journey! I’m fairly new to fountain pens. I also have some TWSBIs & love using them! A couple fountain pen colors that I’m currently enjoying are Monteverde Rose Noir ( purple shade), and Colorverse Dark Energy ( a really nice shade of brown). I especially enjoy a black cup of coffee in the morning with breakfast. It’s perfect! …I also enjoy herbal teas, especially in the Winter.

[@RV-mk7xk]

Pelikan fountain pens are AMAZING! The number indicates the size, so the higher you go, the longer the pen is (iirc). Pilot Vanishing - I have it in the medium and it writes like a fine, so I'm not sure if you will enjoy it, especially if you like juicier nibs. Also, loved the Moleskin investigative series 😛 Also if you're looking for a beautiful green ink, I would suggest Rober Oster's River of Fire

[@Dreblueskies]

I’m so looking forward to this video. I need to really explore other fountain pens, I have only ever owned and used two and both feel quite scratchy and not very pleasant to write with so I can’t wait to hear about your collection. 7:48 Lamy Safari - this is one of my scratchy pens, I hate it 😂. I would say it was not a good introductory pen for me because it turned me off of FPs for a while.

[@NotesFromPastAmy]

Thanks for sharing your collection with us! You have some lovely pens. I have not tried Twsbi, but I do have a couple Benus that I purchased about half price. I feel that they were definitely worth the price. Purple is one of my favorite colors. I've especially been loving Troublemaker Foxglove, Diamine Shimmertastic Lilac Satin, and a mix of inks I call Faux Dark Lilac. I'm currently on the hunt for a light purple ink with shimmer. I have been using Diamine Memory Lane this year. It's not what I'm looking for but I will use it till it's gone. I enjoyed my time with you this morning. It's warmer here in NP today, 10° or so. Still cold enough for seasonal favorites of peppermint cocoa or St. Nickerdoodle coffee. 😋

[@malsbals]

Diamine autumn oak is a beautiful orange ink with shading.

[@NHarts3]

You got me hooked onto twsbi. I bought 1 Eco, then another 1 two weeks later because I loved it so much. I just bought a third twsbi, but this time the diamond in smoke rose colour. It is Gorgeous! I know some people say the twsbis look ugly, but I dont find so. I love the look. And I love being able to see the ink inside. it's so satisfying to me. I haven't seen any benu for sale over here (not in US) and shipping from overseas is often a problem, but I'd definitely try one if I come across it. I currently have 3 inks, pilot iroshizuku tsukiyo, diamine writers blood, and kwz cappuccino. The pilot and diamine are definitely my favourite so far.

[@HandmadebyLorelei]

Fantastic video! I love your capsule collection. I want to pare mine down. My favorite ink company right now is The Wet Pen . Matthews inks are so lubricated and wonderful. I love coffee vs. tea and my favorite right now is putting a splash of pure maple syrup in it in place of creamer. Do it - it's so good!!

[@MamaTomasu]

I think you would feel a difference in writing experience with a gold nib pen…especially the Pilot gold nibs. I’ve been resisting the Vanishing Point/Decimo for so many years. But I tried it this year and I LOVE it! I do love my TWSBI pens too, but there really isn’t anything quite like Pilot gold nibs. I prefer the standard nibs vs their flex ones (not avail on VP/Decimo). Speaking of…if you have smaller hands, you might prefer the Decimo over the VP…same nib, just a slightly slimmer pen. (Cheaper too)

[@JayleneNg]

I just recently went back to fountain pen world (we used to use it back in elementary schools in Vietnam) and the nostalgia hit me so hard. My favorite inks so far would’ve to be from Ferris Wheel Press. They have such a wide range of beautiful colors and shimmers. I said so far because I must’ve had 20 or so of their inks and haven’t tried others yet lol. Would love to add another FP to my collection. Right now, I have a caffe bronze TWSBI like yours, a Sailor Every Rose has its Thorns, and HongDian Green FP.

[@LadyTiss]

I recently purchased the Honeycomb Estie Mini Stub and I have it inked with Diamond Brandy Snap. So lovely. Diamine Gingerbread would also be great in it. You will love It. Esties are near perfect to me.

[@katherinezulick8637]

What’s the holder you’re keeping your pens in? Can you provide a link for it?

[@c.a.FlemingAK]

I gotta say, Twsbi is my fav as well. I have 20 pens and 5 are Twsbi, so I’d say I have a decent little collection. My second fav is the vanishing point, and sometimes I think it’s only second because it was more expensive so I am more precious about bringing it around. The economical aspect of the Twsbi eco is unbeatable and it writes so great! My fav combo is my glow green eco with noodlers cactus eel ink!

[@hannamcgowin8934]

I love Ferris wheel press inks SO much. They have a reputation of being drier but if you like shimmer inks at all, they doing shimmer better than anyone. But they also have beautiful standard inks! Current favorite cuppa is shaken espresso! You’re so kind to do a give away for your subscribers. Thank you for the chance to win!

[@caroline2233]

I fell down the fountain pen rabbit hole maybe 40 years ago. Bought a Waterman that I still have but I had trouble with it and didn’t know as much about feedback and different nibs. So I didn’t use them regularly until I went to Germany about 10 years after that. Fountain pens everywhere for cheap and wonderful writers. Still have those two cheap ones but after I got back I found a pen store in my area and bought a Lamy and a Pelikan. I still have them both and like them both for different reasons. I think the Pelikan is an M200 in the sort of brownish yellow color. It’s a piston filler and I really love it. It’s the most expensive pen I have but it was still under $200. I think you would like a Pelikan. The Fine nib is really more between a Fine and Medium so it does well for people with big handwriting like you and me 😊 I’d love to know where you sell the inks and pens that don’t end up working for you. My local pen shop has a swap area that is also a fantastic way to pass things on that I may use. Really enjoy your content because it IS chatty and longer. I don’t like quick content as much so thanks!

[@brittanyalattabi7062]

The ink I love with my Estie in Honeycomb is Robert Oster Antelope Canyon! It’s an exclusive to a shop in the US (can’t remember who) but the color is PERFECT

[@jennykhoja1882]

Not into fountain pens, YET, always seemed too fancy for my handwriting, but now I can’t wait to run and get this shiny new thing! 😊 Thanks for the recommendation. Oh, and I’ve been loving chai instead of coffee lately. Specially during cold weather!

[@debs77777]

I used fountain pens growing up in Switzerland but I don’t currently own one and have been enjoying your videos…I am ready to take the plunge! I always drink English Breakfast tea with Splenda or brown sugar 😊

[@melissasnyder5268]

I have a few Italian ones, Lamy (only in m), Twisbi, Kaweco, Sailor, Benu, Pilot - I rotate my pens monthly and inks monthly. I have 1 Vanishing point and 1 Decimo. I LOVE them but you need to fill the cartridge.

[@kvetchingdingo]

I had a terrible first fountain pen experience with an extra fine Lamy Safari from Barnes and Noble. It's so funny how tastes can vary so wildly! Our tastes are diametrically opposed, but I still enjoyed your video! I would urge you to try a Sailor again in a broad or even zoom! To me the feedback feels like writing with a pencil. The resell market on Sailors is also very stable, so there's not much to lose! Cheers!

[@ezzatykazmin7833]

Omg..i think we have similar taste. I also tend to write larger, hate the scratchy feeling of super fine nibs, feeling underwhelmed by Lamy Safari & in love with my Twisbis! Ordered Vanishing point, yet to arrive. Will definitely check on your other recommendations!

[@NikkiAmeling]

I would love a new fountain pen. Im just starting my fountain journey. Im like you and love Robert Oster and love their blue black and caffe crema. Currently loving a caramel macchiato or earl grey with lavender for a cuppa.

[@Staysafe111]

I am brand new to fountain pens. ✒️ I have been intrigued to start using them. As you’ve said living not near a big city it’s hard to find fountain pens.

[@ruchelleliu2548]

Hello! I have a sailor PGS dragon palace, it has 14k medium fine nib. It does write kind of fine and may be scratchy with other inks I tried except for Sailor Shikiori Tokiwa-matsu so now it is forever inked with that. Maybe you can give that a try? Sailor nibs might be best paired with wet sailor inks so they feel smooth to write with. ☺️

[@SeaweedKisses]

thanks for the suggestion! I'll keep it in mind 😀

[@florepetrus5153]

Such a cozy pen vlog! I am new to collecting fountain pens in the past year so i would certainly love the opportunity to win a new one. I don’t have many inks but noodlers black ink is my go to for sketching because it’s very dark and you can watercolor over the top without it smudging. Also i love my lamy safari and am a big fan of the lamy blue ink that comes in the cartridge. I’m always interested in cafe crema and earl grey when you do your pen swatches though. Maybe some day i’ll try them for myself

[@libts870]

I love some Diamine ink and a strong Chai Latte (hot or iced). I love the Pick Me Up scented ink in my Caffe Bronze TWSBI. *chef's kiss*

[@sydneyscozycorner]

Hello! My favorite cuppa is an earl grey tea with oatmilk :) Not stationary related, but could you do a little tour of your pandora bracelet? I love the color combo

[@S.L._]

I think matching inks to pens is actually pretty common. I do it too, and I know a lot of other people do, as well. For your bespoke pen, Sailor Seiboku would match the bluish sparkles, and it's pretty dry. But if you're looking specifically to match the base color, J. Herbin inks are usually pretty dry -- you might try Gris Nuage by them. Callifolio Gris de Payne might also work -- or another Callifolio gray, most of their inks are pretty dry, too. If you go to a pen show, Pilot shows up at most of the big ones and lets people test their pens. I think the 823 writes better than the TWSBI's, though I love TWSBI's too. And you might not get *that* much more enjoyment out of it, especially because you don't like the look of them. The pilot nibs I like the best are those on the Falcon, though, but that has a pretty standard look, too. I don't like the Vanishing Point. I feel like the nib is tiny, and not as smooth as on most Pilots. The clip also gets in the way of my grip, and I feel like the filling system is so complicated it would be exhausting long-term. But your mileage may vary.

[@nursewoo]

I love my TWSBI stub nib and Esterbrook Estie stub and med nib with noodler black ink. The Estie is smooth writing, ink those babies up! Love my morning coffee with French vanilla but will always order vanilla Cappuccino at cafes

[@brownskintimes3]

My favorite ink currently is Sailor Manyo Tsuyu “Dew” and a close second favorite is Organics -Aldous Huxley. I’m a TWSBI fan as well!

[@tkapoor5771]

I was introduced to twsbi by you, and i love my twsbi diamond. I like diamine inks. ❤🎉 those are the only ones i have tried.

[@hellololly9298]

How thoughtful. 🥰. My favorite tea is Pukka Organic Three Ginger. (Actually almost any Pukka is excellent) and Yogi Soothing Caramel Bedtime. ❤️

[@LifeWithMidori]

Thank you for this video! I agree with you about liking what you like and not always going for the fan favorite. I'm new to the fountain pen journey, started in November 2024. I already know I'm obsessed with Kaweco Sports and Twsbi. I am definitely not an extra fine nib person though. I really like fine nibs however I would love to try medium nibs next! I just made my first big purchase of a Monteverde Dakota in Raw Flame!!! So far, I only own Kaweco Sport, Twsbi Eco and Sailor Profit Juniors. My favorite inks so far are; Journalize Hecate, Diamine Autumn Oak, Diamine Ox Blood, and Ferris Wheel Press Emerald Gardens....I'm realizing I love jeweled tones. I would love any recommendations on black inks! Happy Writing and thank you for this opportunity to receive a pen! Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

[@shaustin22]

I have 4 Twisbi pens and I love them all. Putting the cap on the end is actually called “posting” the pen. 😊

[@pilesofthings]

If your curious about the vanishing point the majohn a1 might be a more affordable way to try it. I got one of the metal ones and I'm so happy with it is don't feel I need to buy a vanishing point, but I have heard mixed reviews so quality control not the best. Loved seeing your collection, it's so weird I've not had any luck with twsbi, tried twice and both times have issues with the nib. Love the wide breath of experience in this hobby

[@MamaTomasu]

I think a good ink to use in your Honeycomb Estie would be Diamine Brandy Snap. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying that in my journal this year. Such a warm yellow-brown

[@vanessa-creates]

I would love to get into fountain pens, but I am too intimidated on where to start. My favorite cuppa this time of year is a gingerbread latte.

[@GlitteryBelle]

Ink rec for the custom pen: Sailor Manyo Fuji

[@TJwritesnstuff]

One of the first inks I ever purchased is still my favorite. Diamine’s Oxblood. It’s always in my rotation and it’s my preferred red color. Recently I have picked up the De Atramentis Document black and it’s the perfect solid black for me. Funny enough I also have that large heart of darkness bottle because it was the most recommended black ink. I can’t imagine ever finishing it 😅

[@Shirviu]

i love black tea my favourite is just with milk and sugar, simple. its really hard to choose a favourite fountain pen ink haha but one thats under rated to me is diamine hope pink but hey most people seem to like neutrals so I get why it's not mentioned

[@caffeinatedcraftymom6379]

My favorite fountain pen ink is Robert Oster chocolate burgundy, and my favorite coffee is Starbucks cafe Verona over ice with hazelnut creamer and a splash of milk. I drink it every morning like my own homemade iced coffee drink.

[@caffeinatedcraftymom6379]

And my favorite pen is actually the little white TWSBI you have! The diamond mini! I have it in a fine, and mine writes like a medium, so smooth! I have 3 ECO’s as well, since I love those. I recently bought the pastel pink eco off eBay. It was my unicorn. 🦄

[@Feenwerk]

For all of my schooltime I used Lamy. I bought one last christmas for myself to reexperiment fountain pen and was so disappointed by it. So thank you so much for this video it was helfpul to get to know some other brands and I think I know, what I wish for this christmas. If I was the winner of the giveaway I would love brown inks to try

[@PrairiePearl]

My favorite FP ink of all time is Heart of Gold by Robert Oster, but my favorite brand is Diamine because they’re so affordable, have so many options, and are so reliable! ❤

[@JJB300]

You need to try the Esties. They’re wonderfully smooth. Try Tasmania Autumn Morning ink, van Dieks. Very shimmery though. Or the light, Sesame Oil. For the green Estie:Wolf Point.

[@jenk4518]

I love the sailor haha ink and noodles grey is def a standard for me. Def see a couple I’d like to try from your collection. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a new pen

[@MrsG93]

I love d my heart of darkness ..i bought it 2017 and just last December I used it all....5 years.. and I have 35 journals..i write alot.. and in 1.1 nib.. that gives out alot of ink... love my fountain pens....use twisni.. but my pocket and on the go I use pilot vanishing due to capless

[@Eli-pj5rk]

Im new to this whole hobby and very much enjoy your content..i also currently use basic pens but am thinking to try a fountain pen..based on your tube the twisbi looks awesome..but would love to be considered for any .thanks for the inspiration..❤❤

[@leafthru]

I like lattes and Diamine ink! They seem to have all the colors and they’re not too expensive.

[@myelifeinvideos]

I'd totally ink the Estie Honeycomb with Teranishi Nostalgic Honey or diamine brandy snap or BPC Root Cellar. Never tried Diamine Honey Burst but that could be a good pair for that pen.

[@shubhamnipanikar2353]

The lamy safari triangular grip is designed to make users use the proper fountain pen grip

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yeah, just wished it worked for me.😢

[@YellowChrysanthemumFlower]

My old reliables in terms of inks are Waterman - Tender Purple is a fave. My favorite cuppa at the moment is earl grey tea with lemon. Hopeful for the chance at the giveaway - thank you for sharing your collection. It's lovely and well thought.

[@xxLilyxx]

Also new to fountain pens. I do tend to like writing very small and I like dark but very fine so I’m thinking maybe I need to try out the sailor pens. I also kind of like a decent amount of feedback. If it’s too smooth my handwriting gets messy. I had a hong Dion pen that I really liked but it would dry out quickly if I didn’t use it often enough. I have the twsbi 580 now and aesthetically I like it far more but it may be too wet for my liking. But also NEVER goes dry. As far as inks go I tend to like archival inks for journaling so I use de atrementis. But aesthically my favorite ink is Apache sunset from noodlers. You’d hate it 😂. And as far as bevs go lately I’ve been loving hibiscus tea 🤌🏽

[@holliesterr]

My go-to ink, the one that is inked in multiple pens, is the Diamine Earl Grey. For drawing/sketching, I like to use De Atramentis Document Black ink since it's waterproof. Love the giveaway!

[@1zoey]

I like whole leaf oolong tea the best. My fave line of inks is Pilot Iroshizuku. I currently have kiri-same inked in my TWSBI Mini stub -- I got all the discontinued Iroshizuku inks when they announced that they were getting rid of Kiri-same, Tsutsuji, and Kosumosu, because I missed out on Ina-ho and Tsukushi when they got rid of it. Thanks for the giveaway!

[@TheWitchsRattle]

I also had those two fall color Benu pens that you have and was honestly pretty disappointed with them, especially after having an amazing writing experience with Twsbi, at lower price points. Also, do you think the smaller Benu pen (the Briolette) looks almost a little sickly green in certain lights. Like the glow in the dark one really looked like, well, a dead glow stick and lacked the warmth it seemed to have in the videos I watched. Lol. I will always be a loyal Twsbi user, though, and my favorite pen of all time is the Pilot Capless with a medium nib. Even more than the long-time recommended Pilot Custom 823. Such an amazing pen, and they seem to be harder and harder to find these days too, and definitely not in many varieties of color. I'll be really sad if pilot stops making them!

[@Sigeaux]

Where is your pen case from?

[@mackbella1]

I’d love to have it 😊I love caffe crema ink

[@studio_farrago]

Just invested in a Benu Talisman, I love it. I think I'll only ever spend a lot on a pen if it really speaks to me, for the same reasons you mention.

[@SeaweedKisses]

ooooh!! SO happy to hear you love your Benu! Yeah, they're such fun pens! I always think of them as "magic writing wands." 😅🪄

[@orchiddeerdalomba2434]

My fountain pen and ink collection is wide and varied. Just went on a Lamy bender, when in the beginning of my fountain pen journey I hated them. My favorite brand of fountain pens based on the number of them in my collection is Faber Castell. Sounds like I may still be in search of my Goldilocks pen. So until then, I'll share my favorite hot beverages: ryze mushroom coffee with cream and maple syrup. My other favorite is golden milk. I love all sorts of teas. The exception is breakfast tea. Too dry and strong for me. Love your videos. Grateful and excited about your pen giveaway. Thank you.🤞

[@NHarts3]

What is ryze mushroom coffee? Sounds fascinating

[@danielrivera1700]

Pilot, Pelikan, Sailor make their own nibs. So the e xxx percance Will be different for each brand. It's not like you're buying another Jowo or Schmidt nib.

[@paigemarshall1421]

Love a chai tea latte with oat milk ❤

[@wathchinu]

New subbie hear! I love all the things stationary and you! Your awesome! I've had an interest in fountain pens but have yet to buy one! Lol oh and I'm a coffee and cream girly. Plain.

[@QuirkyGirlie]

Love love this video!! Birmingham Ink Tiger Lily would look gorgeous in your Estebrook Honeycomb! Ooohhhh I would adore a pen! Im only a month into my fountain pen journey but I really love Birmingham Inks. I love the shades in writers blood, so that’s on my next buy list now😅 (Right after one of those leather pen holders)I’m a huge coffee fan with heavy cream and skinny syrups- right now peppermint mocha lol

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you!! And what lovely ink suggestions. I'll definitely be getting samples of some Birminghams. Hear so many great things about them. Welcome to the wonderful fountain pen community!! It's a fun one! 🙌

[@QuirkyGirlie]

@@SeaweedKisses thank you! I love your videos❤

[@sydneygarlington8962]

I am also a matchy matchy person with my pens and inks! I feel like it’s more inspiring to use fountain pens when the combo is satisfying. Also, I was the listed winner of the Galen Tomoe River notebook a few weeks back. I sent you a DM on IG, but I know those things get lost in the shuffle. No worries at all if you don’t have it anymore, I just thought I would ask about it! Thank you for sharing your collection- it is beautiful! 💕

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh ,yes! Congratulations on your win! I found your message and responded 🥰

[@kstari]

Well, I don't know if you will remember any of my comments of late. I've never journaled as much as I have since I found you. Not nearly. I did share the story of how I found an old fountain pen and had never used it for the 15 years it's been just going drawer to drawer, until recently I did put ink in it and it automatically became my favorite pen. I asked for a suggestion of my first time buying a fountain pen and I wanted it to be slim. Someone replied to me about the Lamy Safari so that is what I have still in a box that I'll open on Christmas. I realize in this video you are not a fan so I can only cross my fingers. At some point I will try one of the Twsbi pens that you like so much. This being said, I haven't tried any inks save for the old Parker cartridges that came with that old pen I just mentioned. As for tea, I like a breakfast tea or earl grey, with honey and French vanilla creamer by Califia (plant based). I'm so glad you mentioned where you got your little desk friends as I had admired them. Thank you for all you do! It's a pleasure following you. ~Rachelle in Maine

[@mayralopez5173]

Recently visited a Korean book store and find a fine point nib fountain pen. Got it o try it and i love the feel when you write. I always love pens, but never really tried the fountain pens because they scared me 😂. Thanks to your channel I’m learning more, including the correct terms and new products used in this community.

[@SeaweedKisses]

That’s so exciting! So happy you were able to find a fp that just clicked with you and now a joy to write with. I love hearing that the channel has been helpful. Thank you! 🥹 Happy writing! 🖋

[@zellaxace]

my favourite fp brand is TWSBI! ❤ hehe

[@traceythibault4946]

I love watching videos about favorite pens I love writing with pens 🖋 ❤ then pencil ✏️ 🚫

[@InkandScripts_]

The TWSBI 580 isn’t made of glass. It & the Eco are injection molded clear acrylic.

[@Laurar35]

You have to write with your Esterbrooks Estie. They are very comfortable pens to journal with. Pelikans are very wet writers. I only own a M200. I ve heard M800 are the sweet spot. Just expensive for pocket book. The Pilot vanishing point is a nice pen. I personally didnt like the clip at the nib end, it takes getting used to. The Pilots are very nice writers in general. I have both an Custom 823 and 743. They both write great, but the 823 downside is cleaning it.

[@teresastanfield57]

I have a TWSBI eco caffe bronze inked with Kaweco caramel brown and like it so much I've ordered another one; this time a TWSBI diamond 580 white/rose gold. My fav coffee is French roast with Italian sweet cream. Thank you for sharing this informative video of your favorite pens and inks, and also your generosity in the giveaway! I'd love the opportunity to win.

[@Ari-zf3dk]

The 580 is still a plastic pen I believe, just a thicker plastic than the eco? I'm not actually certain there exists any glass fountain pens. Though with how people are, there's always a chance. (I can't believe you managed to got the yukitsubaki! that's actually discontinued so it's rare to fine. I'm a fiend for those pens. The nib and the feedback is exactly what I want from a writing experience)

[@anicame2]

Oooh I can’t wait to see what pen is in there… i opt out of this giveaway 😊 but it is much appreciated! However, my favorite ink is diamine polar glow. My favorite cuppa is coffee. Light to medium roast w cinnamon 😊.

[@CorrineVictoria]

I recently got into fountain pens a week ago lol I need to sell one. where can I sell this pen?

[@_justjackie]

Reddit community?

[@terrilabeth]

I am interested and am brand new and have no recommendation’s! 😬 My cuppa at the moment is coffee with just a dash of sugar and a splash of chocolate/caramel creamer. Which is fancy for me because I am capable of drinking it black? A very unpopular opinion perhaps 🤔 but I once consumed coffee at an alarming rate and didn’t want the extra calories of the sugar and cream and learned to like it black? It has to be good coffee for me to drink it black though, I became a severe coffee snob once I started drinking it black? 🤔 And after that tangent, thank you SO much for the chance! You are too kind! 💕

[@InkandScripts_]

I haven’t used a Pelikan but the Custom 823 is by far better than any TWSBI! The 14k nib is a large smooth #15 & lives up to the hype. I ffwd through your video in certain parts but I do not recall seeing a gold nib pen. If you haven’t tried one yet then you’re due. The writing experience is quite different from a TWSBI (& I own a few of those).

[@InkandScripts_]

My entry for the giveaway: my favorite ink brand has changed since I started in this hobby. It went from J. herbin (too dry 😢) to Diamine (❤) to now Pilot Iroshizuku (wetter inks ❤❤). As for my favorite color, that would be brown. Hands down. You’re the one that put me on to Noodlers when I just started in this hobby & was looking for a black ink. Your test of the blackest blacks led to me purchase a Bad Black moccasin & that has been a staple since. But I do love my browns more & so I did snag a Noodlers walnut around the same time. I do have other variations of browns (& recently oranges) in my pens constantly so as you may guess, I don’t have a whole lot of inks or color variations.

[@InflatedPufferfish]

Hello, new follower here! I like Robert Oster too, I would recommend Sydney Darling Harbour for a calm green, Australis Rose (pink-brownish) and Grey Seas (moody blue grey) from this brand :) My other favorite inks are Diamine Amazing Amethyst (dusty violet), Lamy Turmaline (teal with nice shading), Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Budo (reddish purple), Kaweco Ruby red, Monteverde Rose Noir (dusty purple with nice shading) and Kobe Maiko-West Pearl blue (dusty teal). Hope those inspire someone :)