Ultimate Fountain Pen Beginners Guide

[@no_handle_required]

"....send you bankrupt". Truest statement ever.

[@jpl2475]

Everyone has been warned XD

[@byehai]

You get a temptation to but more...and more... and more...

[@baruchben-david4196]

No problem. I was already bankrupt long before I got hooked on pens.

[@nra7437]

I have one that my grandfather gave me

[@jaytube7752]

*most true

[@maryriley6163]

Thank you for this guidance. I always liked using a fountain pen but haven 't used one in many years. Now that I am retired and have a little time on my hands, I like to journal and today my Pilot Metropolitan with fine nib just arrived in the mail at 10:30 AM. I'm so excited that in celebration I took a photo of it. Silly, huh?

[@baruchben-david4196]

Nope. Not silly at all. I've done the same thing...

[@michellemurphy658]

Silly ?I have pens in a tray that I can see at all times while looking at my computer screen. No matter where my mind wanders in the world of knowledge or documentarys my hobby is visible and to hand. Now there's silly for you.

[@Indusxstan]

Mary Riley I think it proves no matter where you might be in your life, this hobby can be joyful for all 😀

[@sharonoddlyenough]

Nuh-uh. At least our hobby is also useable in everyday life. I like the idea of using art pieces to write shopping lists.

[@jackliu7326]

A recently realised that all my hobbies are going to bankrupt me :)

[@jpl2475]

Yeah I wish I knew this before getting into this hobby too :)

[@natesenft5376]

I mean most hobbies are expensive, new piano 800-1000s of dollars new art supplies hundreds of dollars, new fountain pen idrk at least hundreds, new guitar, at least 500

[@YG-C137]

Especially during the pandemic, cuz you get more time for online immature shopping ;-)

[@Mr-Safology]

@@YG-C137 I know. Can't stop buying ink and watches!! The worst part is when phones send notifications of what's in your online shopping basket. :-)

[@Steelwings101]

You and me both

[@michaelferguson8438]

"The hobby that will make you bankrupt." Too true jajaja

[@jpl2475]

Everyone has been warned

[@righteousrat]

Is it really that expensive?

[@shouwastaken9597]

@@righteousrat yes. and by i mean yes, it will burn your wallet

[@ChrisUong.English]

It doesnt matter how expensive they are, its a hobby. Hobby makes you happy.

[@TheFinalRevelation1]

Great video. Nice editing and narration. Love it.

[@greathighland5428]

This is an excellent beginners guide.

[@jpl2475]

Thankyou

[@pvman2]

Any advice on a beginner's pen? Something with a fine or medium tip?

[@PenBoyRoy]

Seriously... your channel is cool. You are the ambassador of fountain pens for the young and no doubt the ladies! But seriously, how is your hair always perfect? I try to grow my hair, I end up looking like a dandelion with a face that makes weird noises about pens.

[@tren-d4116]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-pm1gb2eo1s]

Some of us simply just ain’t got the genes. My hair simply becomes a mane over time.

[@yusha1059]

"ink cartridges, barrels, grips,... "

[@kazuhiramiller7013]

You have to use shampoo

[@kapirk2244]

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you!” That was great! This is a very good Fountain Pens Introduction video and it should help beginners quite a bit. I learned something too, even being a constant user for about 3 years. I had not thought about why you should not dip a converter into the ink to fill then attach it to you pens feed. I had not thought about the corrosion aspect, but, I do wipe down the end of the converter before I attach it. I also wipe down the end of the cartridges after I syringe refill them. I just like the good pen hygiene, I hadn’t thought about corrosion.

[@mirandalevy1451]

Thank you so much for this. I just got my first fountain pen as a gift and I'm excited to learn how to use it

[@TheFinalRevelation1]

Nice handwriting. Plz write one or two full pages and make a video. plz

[@marivicalbis4734]

Thank you very much with all my heart. I'm new to fountain pen and in my place its hard to find glass ink so i just ordered online but the cartridges i bought took so long to travel from the feed. That's why i worry and search about it. But ive watched 10vids already and only yours really has an answer to my problem. Thank you.😙

[@rustyalcorta3643]

Thank you you're a great lad for doing this I hope the newbies pay attention and get into fountain pens I'm 68 and started with clear colored bodied Sheaffers at age 10.(f1)..I still have them...thanks for showing the new ones...

[@mariojr377]

All your vídeos are excelent, the sound, the color, the frames, the cotent, the way you talk to us etc Best regards from Brazil, Mário.

[@michaelferguson8438]

I have gone a year without flushing but use Pilot Blue/Black bottled ink (a very friendly ink) so don't change ink colours. If you change colour or brand or use a harsh ink should flush.

[@allelusivepieceofmind]

this is rly informative and all but wow ur cute

[@karlunderwood1144]

Allelusivepieceofmind ikr he is

[@chelyt4807]

He he is

[@mollyiscool5008]

iPirateTv or Male

[@user-pm1gb2eo1s]

iPirateTv Oy mate, you don’t have to be gay to admit he looks pretty good.

[@Anna-ug8cq]

Ik, like damnnn

[@TheFinalRevelation1]

The part where you write looks great with the bokeh. Please make a longer video of you writing with soft calming music and post it as an ASMR video.

[@mirageinthedesert5448]

I did not expect o see you here

[@xozu]

wow hello there, wasn't expecting you my good brother!

[@xozu]

i just saw your subscription, we have such similar interests, and perhaps your from India or Pakistan as well? can you give me your discord?

[@TheFinalRevelation1]

@@xozu Whats app [phone], not on discord anymore

[@calska140]

youve done your homework. well done. i appreciate that you took the pains to separate the feed from the nib to detail the parts

[@tsaszymborska7389]

I see two or three clocks in the background. Are you a clock fan?

[@geneinpennsylvania]

Tsa Szymborska I'm nuts for analog clocks I've 100

[@ethoin8099]

@@geneinpennsylvania jeez

[@ErikaBardere]

100 😲

[@paulomunozartavia2282]

Sir, congratulations for such a fine handwriting

[@Wavecheckfoo]

I started writing Haiku recently and a friend of mine got me a pen similar to the first one you had on the desk. I’m excited to start using this thanks for the info!

[@SArthur221]

11:44 in my experience, Parker cartridges do fit in the Lamy safari. Lamy cartridges don't seem to work all that well in Parker pens though, they crack.

[@jpl2475]

Yeah they have different nozzle sizes. Parker use their own style, and lamy use their own.

[@Getting_Good2007]

I use a parker is alright

[@mayanchild]

Thanks so much angel - this was just the video I needed!

[@mirageinthedesert5448]

0:07 😂 😂 Never heard anything truer and very nice way to welcome people to the hobby

[@iftekhar.ahmad.abdul.qayoo2283]

How does ink comes out so nicely with your pens?, Is it because of the ink or the pen?, If it is the ink then please guide me with ink?

[@bobmajor2204]

Thank you for such a clear practical demo on fountain pen anatomy.and use. I have three Lamy Safaris -one black and two blue ,all with broad Lamy nibs and using Lamy blue and black inks in bottles and cartridges. They all write smoothly and quietly with good ink flow. The only problems have been that two of the caps became loose and had to be replaced. Good show. Bob Major Adelaide South Australia.you

[@chris18228]

One thing I would change this video is instead of saying use water to clean the pen say use distilled water to clean the Pen so you don’t get dirt in debris and heavy metal deposits in your pen from your tap or bleach and other stuff from city water

[@robwembley]

Such a stunning and well presented video. Model Good Looks. Highly Intelligent. You will go far young man !

[@michaelneal3162]

Thank you so much. I have a metropolitan extra fine, and it tends to skip on specific part of letters, bet I think this video has helped me a lot.

[@xDomglmao]

best video so far

[@Error-5478]

Fountain pens, cheaper than kids, more expensive than Netflix.

[@urso3000]

I love it’s, thanks for sharing.

[@SuperManning11]

Very informative! Thanks. Your knowledge is impressive, and that voice was absolutely made for broadcast-glad you found your space to shine!

[@nitina8564]

I am not sure how i did not come across your channel on fountain pens.. i watched quite a few videos of yours and liked them and ended up subscribing.. love you content. Keep up the good work.

[@alfredoillescas4353]

I really enjoy a lot your video. You have natural communications skills! I am going to follow up all your advice because I am learning about one of my favorite hobbies. Thank you man!!

[@nonsensetwice3003]

This was super informative and helpful. Thanks!

[@jpl2475]

no worries :)

[@edwardtcrump5312]

Just started watching fountain pen vids, and of the 5 different channels I've watched videos on so far, all without fail have had mutli-coloured ink stains on their fingers XD

[@lotmom]

Oh no... Knives, audio, and fountain pens... I can already hear my wallet crying...

[@randompheidoleminor3011]

Add cycling and guitars and it'll be _effectively dead_

[@tannersparrow5588]

Oh yes, the collectors in one place

[@PhilipKaskela]

Photography/cameras, cycling (road/CX/MTB), and now pens. Oh God

[@gerritsevereid4657]

add watches lol

[@lily-vt8ic]

Add in some more instruments and fuck, your wallet will be 12ft under.

[@kyokusei]

Cool, I just ordered two Wing Sung pens as my first real fountain pens. Technical my first pen was the pilot varsity. I just got it 4 days ago and I already used up most of the ink.

[@kyokusei]

insert name only if my budget allows it.

[@cbronoord]

I don't know if I should say this here. Yes, ink can be expensive. But there are alternatives... Watch the video's on this channel. The early ones.

[@kyokusei]

Christiaan Bronoord I've been marathoning FP videos for the past couple of days honestly.

[@cbronoord]

Okay, it's a secret that's not a secret. Fountain pen ink can really set you back. A bottle of 60 ML usually start at about 7 bucks, depending where on the world you are. For most of the time, I write with ecoline waterpaint or even cheaper... food colouring. Here in The Netherlands a bottle of 70 ML food colouring (True it's more green than blue) only is 2.25 Euro's. Especially if you're like me and you write your pages only to throw them in the trash once you're done with them, is a lot cheaper. I admit, it's not as smooth as normal ink. And I would use it in a more expensive pen. But as an author, I only write my books by hand, to re-write them when I put them in a word document. After that, I don't save my handwritten work. So why would I use my expensive ink on that. Food colouring works just as good. As long as it's liquid enough.

[@kyokusei]

Christiaan Bronoord Yeah I agree with that. I just watched his video on that yesterday, although I don't know how long food coloring would last without fading, since I typically write in a notebook which I may reference later in the year rather than throwing it away.

[@nicholasf5742]

I spent 15 on a pen to check it out. I used to use a feather pen, so I think it’ll be fun

[@BeyCinema]

Is it okay to use a syringe to fill up the converter facing up and then putting the converter in the pen?

[@aleksandartososki7100]

Yes it is. Only, it is more practical to refill empty cartridges in this way.

[@BeyCinema]

Okay, thank you so much guys!

[@DheerajKattula]

Removing the converter again and again for each fill will reduce the like of filling system. It you do this do remember the need to push some ink into feed after the fill for the capillary action to start.

[@michaelferguson8438]

Yes fine but buy a converter. Is easier.

[@boomjonggol5757]

Just use a cartridge. More capacity

[@ddiggs8555]

thanks for clearing things up for me.

[@nicolem376]

Excellent video! You addressed almost everything I needed. I bought inexpensive fountain pens on a whim and the directions for the cartridges were terrible. I ended up loading from a bottle and I did it exactly the WRONG way by loading straight into converter because I couldn’t get ink to load through the nibs 🤦‍♀️ I did wipe it all down. Can you tell me the types of ink that can be used? India ink? Speedball ink? I want to use my pens for my artwork. I do line & wash and want to try something new for the line work. I need to use bleed proof ink. Ty!

[@matthewdedase6201]

What is the fountain pen in the thumb nail I want it looks nice

[@dilley_esq]

I knew this was coming. Great video. You have an excellent insight.

[@jpl2475]

Quite a few people have asked me for a video on this, had to do it at some point.

[@ep6507]

Thank you for this video.

[@khaulahqasim389]

Wonderfully detailed!❤️

[@vidur.vachan]

Great video mate, it shows your passion for fountain pens. Hope it helps to garner more FP users. Cheers !!

[@jpl2475]

The more the merrier

[@drmodestoesq]

My understanding is that pen makers say that the writing point of the nib is iridium....but it ain't. It seems to be an industry general term for a high quality alloy of various compositions. For example, ruthenium, tungsten and rhenium as is the case with Montblanc.

[@JoseRODRIGUEZ-qs2fi]

Omg my new pen fountain pen and it worked for me after I watched your video thank you from Jose Rodriguez to the video about this Fountain pen

[@breec3346]

I’m a pen addict myself hehe it’s awful I just collect them and I finally stuck with the pilot g2 gel pen. But I have wanted to try my hand at a fountain pen! Thank you for this video!

[@cheriemarshett4796]

what is the best way to store your pen. laying down or standing up?? does it matter?

[@Mr_Chuckles]

Excellent thank you

[@aslanyureky]

I’m new user in fact haven’t bought my first pen yet. I’m about to buy Scrikss heritage 2 as first pen. I loved the design looks lovely. But I have no idea about the quality and what brand of ink should I use on this pen.

[@GeorgeMakrides]

Helpful video. Thanks

[@saucissauce8022]

Is that a real problem to put off the converter and fill it with ink out of the pen, the replace it into the pen (after a rub into a towel) ? With a Lamy Aion I see no alternative. If you put the pen straight into the bottle, ink will mark the grip section. I did it once and can still see the purple stains of ink I was using at the time. Was I wrong all this time ? ... :/

[@kanishka.b8550]

Saucissauce nope I guess! Give a good wipe & it’ll be good....the main down side is lot of ink is used to saturate the feed and only a small amount of ink is left given that converters tend to have lesser capacity than cartridges!

[@jakemunoze7430]

This was actually pretty helpful.

[@lKLEDl]

I have to say congratulations ! this channel is so good keep the good work 😃

[@vincentbaehr8336]

Great video bud. Appreciate the information

[@benhauber1979]

Very informative. Looking to dip my toe into this fountain pen life.

[@the_dark_forest]

It's great to have a local reviewer. I so seldom hear Australian accents let alone a Sydney accent. Noice!

[@williampitts6493]

I have been building a list of fountain pens I want to try for my introduction into using them again. (I used to use one in grade school and loved it until it broke and I was not allowed to get another one for some stupid reason I still do not know) The list so far is: Junhao 250 Med. Nib - Moonman M2 Fine Nib - Twisbi Eco Fine Nib. The latter two I have seen listed on many forums and reviews as good pens, your videos included. What kind of ink and paper would you recommend for a beginner that is not expensive? I am going to be starting back to school next year and need something that will be smooth and dry fast but I need a paper that will not let in bleed through too much. Currently the pens I use are, an Inc R2 Rollerball that I only use for diagrams and things that do not need a fine point as its a 0.7mm point and bleeds quickly so the lines come out between 0.9mm and 1.2mm. I use a Pilot Precise V5 RT which is a 0.5mm gel-pen. I prefer the pilot because it creates nice fine points but it is not as smooth as the R2. I use them because I cannot stand feeling the pen drag across paper and I do not need to apply any pressure to get them to write. Currently the standard notebook paper I use does not give way to bleeding unless I use the R2. Current Ink choice is one I have seen in many of your videos, its the Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue. Any advice you or anyone who reads this can give me would be greatly appreciated.

[@SusieDiamond221]

I have acquired a taste for Chinese pens from watching your channel. I have really gotten into Wing Sungs. Enjoy your reviews very much.

[@bivashbiswas7235]

Is refilling the cartridges a good idea? I have hypodermic needles that i can use and have used to refill a cartridge but is it a good idea?

[@sanmitrapol3402]

Yes definitely, if you don't have a converter then it is the best way to reuse the cartridges, better for the environment and the pocket as well

[@anns.8802]

Ahhhh thank you! I actually watched because my fountain pen has dried up after not being used for 3 months. I will flush it now with warm water lol Which btw, what is that pen you used at 4:52? it writes so smoothly! and your handwriting is so pretty!

[@DNTSTRESS101]

Just got into fountain pens and I’m trying to find the same pen, have you had any luck after all this time?

[@moeharri]

Looks like the Pilot Prera to me.

[@damariischambergo9644]

Can a fountain pen write in any paper? I'm kinda looking for a pen for school.

[@tyfox7046]

I’m thinking about getting one when you stop writing do you just put the cap on

[@quinny98]

Is all bottle ink compatible with all fountain pens?

[@kapirk2244]

Another very well done video! And, I learned something! Boss Job!

[@wpgngaming-videos888]

You have saved me from making a mistake good sir. I have recently begun using a fountain pen, and have found that its much more economically friendly to use a converter and bottled ink instead of cartridges. I was thinking "Well why cant I just fill the converter then stick it in the pen". But you have brought up a number of good points, so, wont be doing that lol

[@tyronewalker5764]

Well done sir, but need information on the art of buying ink.

[@VALLAERION]

I found a dusty fancy box in my parents room last week and it turned out to be a fountain pen! So i took it and went to buy some ink cartridges for it but they only had one pack left was pretty cheap tho so i boght it even though it didnt fit the size at all, so i came back home and tried to insert it and it was but bit long and a bit thin,, so i cut off a bit of the cartridge's tip to make it shorter and it snapped right in!!! And i also stuffed some papers on the gaps for support..

[@randompheidoleminor3011]

_Oh no..._

[@randompheidoleminor3011]

What pen is it?

[@rknine7998]

What kind of ink and paper are you using for the writing sample in this video?

[@TempestPhaedra]

pretty much all the "don't do's" he listed for writing are things I did with a $2 promotional fountain pen I picked up from somewhere. the only way to get it to write was to turn it upside down and work it. not a good pen. it was fun anyway though and I used it until it ran dry. I don't have a real fountain pen, but if I ever get one then I'm glad this foray into my 4 AM youtube recommendations will have paid off.

[@khaalis9385]

New subscriber and Fountain Pen hobbyist! Great video! I am too embarrassed to share how much money I spent over the last 8 months on colored pencils and colored pencil sets from around the world! Not for the faint of heart! And now! OMG! I have a new found passion that will "...send me bankrupt!" Well, that's just flipping awesome! Thanks for the clear and concise video!

[@jpl2475]

Oh yeah that bankrupt thing is real and we all end up doing it. Totally worth it though. Glad you enjoy the hobby

[@Limicola1]

Nice video! Very useful.

[@dutch_blades]

I was wondering about something... Do you ever have to screw in a piston more to make the pen write properly? One of my pens has this issue and it's the only piston one I currently own. I figured the fact you're holding it facing down towards the paper would be sufficient.

[@abhinavsrishwetapremkumar4300]

Shitty ink, happened to me too and I ended up messing up my nib because of that

[@YangBadminton]

Nice video One question Umm... I don’t know what fountain pen I have but I bought it from China and I have Parker ink is that alright or what other ink can you recommend? 😃

[@jpl2475]

sorry for the delay, just saying, if you have parker ink in the bottle you should be fine

[@YangBadminton]

JPL ok thank you

[@codydoerksen2443]

Fantastic job! Good man

[@MosesGTC]

Can someone tell me, how do i select a fountain pen? In the shop, the fountain pens are in cases, and i can't "test write" like cheap plastic pens... then how do i know if the nibs are "good" to write?

[@kylasuminguit5783]

Dude the first sight was like Hey,is that James Charles- no hehe

[@h0zi3r]

Kayie Suminguit nah bruh this dudes more handsome xd

[@nia6794]

My fountain pen isn’t working the ball in the cartridge isn’t budging,I bought it from Sainsburys

[@gulshanparwin9028]

nice video I like it

[@Bitan_Roy]

Bro what the second pen you use?

[@dosis8905]

What are the pens called which use ink capsules?

[@alexanderreiner7694]

whats the ink U used?

[@mrslaughter4059]

Hey handsome which is the best fountain pen for beginners. 😊

[@jpl2475]

Depends on your price bracket

[@mrslaughter4059]

@@jpl2475 1000 rupees 😊

[@pvman2]

I'm willing to go as high as $50 US.

[@queenmaahes]

I found mine at 5 below💀😂😂 been looking for it for years I just refuse to spend more thank about 10 bucks on a simple pen for cursive writing. Thinking about using one of em to sketch with though.. it came w/ 2 pens w the angled nip and 4 replacement cartridges (unlike the dip style where you would purchase a bottle to fill a permanent section/home in the nip)

[@PrimalRenegade17]

My first fountain pens are in the mail (Jinhao x450 and x750) as well as ink (Diamine shimmering golden ivy)..... Wish me luck cause I am tempted to get a mont blanc....XD

[@Cr7xeditz-h4h]

bro your english is very good

[@Miichi5]

Can i use it on school?

[@jpl2475]

I used them at school for 3 years. I has dome trouble with ink bleeding on cheap copy paper, but using a dryer ink and a smaller nib worked for me. My pen that I used for 2 years was a pilot prera with noodlers black and that worked well for me.

[@Miichi5]

@@jpl2475 wich would you recomend me, the faber caster 40 dollars fountain pen or the pilot metropolitan

[@jpl2475]

I have never used either pen, but pilot kakuno or prera pens are great in my opinion. The pilot medium nib is one of the best nibs I have ever used.

[@Miichi5]

@@jpl2475 okay, thanks for your response man!

[@JamieStivala]

@@Miichi5 I've used the pilot metropolitan w/Medium Nib as my starter pen. Very good for daily use

[@rookr]

if my pen came with the converter but also ink cartridges to put in it do i leave the converter out of the pen ?

[@CatNyan30]

The converter is essentially a refillable cartridge, so use one or the other. I usually use cartidges when I'm travelling or can't be bothered to bring bottled ink.

[@rookr]

CatNyan30 i see, thanks man

[@Bitan_Roy]

Blue and black pen. Like inside inb?

[@geneinpennsylvania]

Very professionally done PEACE

[@angelusavila3832]

Please come back!!!!

[@tannersparrow5588]

Philip why not just add guitars just for fun?

[@likhaluna7461]

whyyy so gwaappooo?

[@CMS_Mail]

Great job!!

[@tuckercracker]

Great video! I just bought 2 fountain pens today to practice my chinese handwriting. One is Sheaffer medium point and other one is Lamy Fine point. I bought black, green and purple ink. And why are you so handsome with kissable lips? I am mesmerized by your lips. 💕

[@Ambimom]

Good job!

[@freetobe3]

Can you do a review of the Moonman 80? It's a bit more pricey at around 12 European euros though. I have a Parker 51 but it needs a lot of maintenance and I don't want to loose it (highschooler on the way to college). The M80 is a Parker 45 clone and it looks so good, half hooded nib btw, but it's a bit pricey and I don't want to be left with a pen that is too wet and has too thick of a nib (case in point, my Jinhao). I like me wet but fine or super fine with minimal feedback.

[@michaelferguson8438]

Keep the Parker 51 it is a classic. If needs repair just shelf it even if a few years until you can afford it. A real old school classic.