Summer of Bottles: Currently Inked * Waterman Carene, Lamy 2000, Gravitas

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

I believe most pen makers would be so happy to answer any questions you have, and it says a lot about you that you are not wanting to come off judgmental or rude. You could always preface your questions by saying just that, "I'm so interested in your work, and please do not think I am being judgmental. I'm wondering how you...." Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your pen and ink combos!

[@SM-JIL]

I love both the bottles and the ink stamps. I also love that you use your pens several times to test write with them , across different videos. This gives a better review of them as well as the inks. You don’t just show a pen once and then onto the next one. It’s more realistic! ❤. I bought two bone crusher pens because of your video and I told James that I saw the Water lily Koi on your previous video and I fell in love, and now I would also like a Carene one day !

[@deskofem]

I am really settling into enjoying my ink BOTTLES more too. I think this began maybe a year and a half ago, where I just got tired of having so many sample vials (which are not very pleasing to the eye) lying around. I bought a couple bottles without sampling the ink first and that had mixed results. Somehow, it’s more satisfying - and sometimes more practical - to have full bottles of ink instead of samples.

[@kingdarkang]

Love the stamps and the lay out for this months currently inked. I'm still pretty new to pens so I haven't done a currently inked yet. I hope Everyday Explores has those stamps at the SF Pen Show. I would love to get them.

[@purlsandpolish]

Right now I'm leaning towards samples since I'm still pretty new in my fountain pen hobby. I'm going to the SF pen show for the first time and super excited to meet all the pen-people!

[@Studio.AquaMarina]

Me too! Will be my first time as well ❤

[@FountainPenNews]

I have asked these makers so many questions. Even details like "what's your polishing process?" and they have ALL responded with very helpful and detailed responses with patience and kindness.

[@seemownay]

Thank you so much for the affirmation!

[@christinemcgregor9970]

Really like the stamping and water brush for each pen and ink combo. Your new Bonecrusher Velma is a stunner and the fine nib on it is so crisp.I've seen a few others with them as well and they seem to be high quality pens. I will be adding the Diamine Raspberry Rose to my list. That one is right up my alley and the hanging rice also. I've been wanting to get an olive ink but couldn't decide. For now I'm a samples person because I'm so new but I do have bottles of Pelikan Edelstein apatite and yamabudo because I love their vibrancy. If you ask the pen makers questions I think they would love to answer them. They all seem to be pretty friendly and they just want to make sure you get something that you like. For the handful of custom pens I have purchased that has been my experience anyway.

[@FountainPenNews]

I'm glad you have good ideas so I can copy you. Layering those stamps is a stroke of genius.

[@seemownay]

Thanks - I was pretty chuffed when I saw how it turned out.

[@SandraPawula-ss7sy]

Really enjoyed this currently inked! Thanks!

[@Kindlelover88]

DANG IT NOW I WANT A BONE CRUSHER PEN!!!!!😂

[@seemownay]

Hahaha. It's outstanding work!

[@ramonafirehorse]

Love the limited palette

[@seemownay]

It happened totally coincidental but I love it too!

[@cerealnana]

Such a creative use of those stamps!

[@ziawoolzstudiobuzz313]

I think my favorite pen would be the Lamy 2000, but then I love to write larger, so it’s a combination of the OBB nib and the all in all feel of the pen. The waterman Edson and carène rank high for me as well (L nibs on both of mine), glad you decided to keep the Carènes!

[@seemownay]

I'm currently back to crisp lines and dark inks - I don't know what's "wrong" with me.

[@ziawoolzstudiobuzz313]

@@seemownay it’s always nice to try all the things - and love the new ones!

[@raybuck]

Thank you for the video. I was wondering if you swapped inks between the Waterman Carène and the Lamy 2K whether you would get the same outcome? The ink colours look great.

[@seemownay]

That is a great idea - depending on how much time I have before the pen show I might try that.

[@colaqueen9150]

I would start with an opener like " I'm really fascinated by pen artistry and the making of pens. Would it be ok to ask you some questions?" I am really interested in sport/pocket style pens. I've seen some lovely ones. When I see them in videos though, I'm always convinced I won't like the short body. I just bought Raspberry Rose. I could only find it in a bottle online in the UK. I also bought a pen to go with it 😅 Writer's blood seems more on the oxblood side of red and RR seems slightly more plum.

[@FountainPenNews]

I'm obsessed with pocket pens. I have quite a collection! I don't use all of them, but they are so fun to look at and compare. You might love them!

[@colaqueen9150]

@@FountainPenNews I love the way they look, but I like long weighty pens. I need to try a few at the London Pen Show to see if I can get on with them 🤗

[@colaqueen9150]

@@FountainPenNews I just bought a Kaweco so will find out shortly 🤗

[@vee7586]

bottles!

[@dannyjarratt5414]

I love the video, what is your filming set-ups for overhead shots? Special Tripod>?

[@seemownay]

I'm using the Canvas Lamp and my phone for overhead shots.