Updated Fountain Pen Collection - 2024

[@followyourbrush]

Fun tour! I think I have acquired almost as many pens in just this year! I have obviously been hooked! I began in January or February I think. 😂 I too am revisiting my pen cases to see what I bought, used, cleaned and put away! So, no buy for now. Use what I’ve already invested in this far! Happy New Year! Pam

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

I have seen this hobby compared to those that collect watches - it’s expensive and it’s beautiful pieces that are also functional but, I’ll say it again, it’s expensive! The best thing I did was provide myself a budget. I put $10 a week aside for new pens. If I don’t have the money then I don’t make the purchase (or I use my spending money)

[@followyourbrush]

@ fortunately, I don’t have credit cards at all! So anytime I buy it’s paid for immediately!

[@dontbringmedown70]

I think bringing out an entry level pen for your currently inked would be so great! I think you might find new favorite pens! I go through all of mine. My favorite ink and pen pairing will probably be in everyday rotation from now on. It is a cheap Platinum desk pen from Amazon (which is a snap cap and does not dry out) that is perfection with Platinum Carbon Black. I use my highlighters together with it when I am planning.

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

I included one in my January currently inked so I will try to do that each month!

[@dontbringmedown70]

@@thejoyinpensandpaper890 I will check that out now! 👍

[@dorindaw.9989]

Oh, thank you for this video! What a lovely tour and very helpful to as a newcomer! My first pen was a Lamy Sport, but alas, I’m a quad holder and it’s just uncomfortable. My second pen was a Kaweco Sport, love, love, love it. My latest is the Pilot Twist, excellent for a quad gripper, but so scratchy? Dry? I don’t know the right term… I got it in broad, 🤷‍♀️ I have a loop on order to see if the pen is damaged. Needless to say, back to my Sport. Thanks again and Happy New Year to you and yours! Hope you’re feeling better, too!

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

I’d be interested in your thoughts on a jinhao 82. The grip section is about the same size as a Kaweco sport and it’s a bit longer than the sport. Plus it is a MUCH less expensive one compared to a sailor (it’s a sailor knock off in terms of design).

[@dorindaw.9989]

@ I will definitely check this out! Thank you for the recommendation. If I pick one up, I’ll let you know!

[@MirnasCalmJoys]

Beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing! The Leonardo Kintsugi is so gorgeous!

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Thank you!! It’s interesting to watch the evolution!

[@Heidejournal]

I did not fall asleep. ;) Thanks for sharing an update on your collection. Have a great start to the new year ! 😊

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Thank you for watching!!! (And watching so much!)

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

Happy new year Erin! What a lovely collection!

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Thank you! Happy new year to you!

[@christinemcgregor9970]

It's always so interesting to the evolution of people's collections and the change in preferences for aesthetics and writing experience. Thanks for a great video. Happy New Year!

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

I completely agree!! One thing I also consider is what my son would want passed down to him. He has already told me he loves the Nahvalur Christmas pen (he lit up when I first got it and asked if he could have it… and he was 11 so that was a quick no)

[@dontbringmedown70]

Oh, what a great surprise that had to be from your work colleague! (The TWSBIs Go pens and the Diamine Inkvent) 😊

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Yes it was!

[@Ashley__Rose]

Ooh that 1970 Kaweco is cool as heck

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Thank you! It’s has the cutest little nib! I forget if I ended up finding it in this video but it was in my to be washed pen pouch

[@Ashley__Rose]

@@thejoyinpensandpaper890 yes you showed it, it looks straight vintage out of the 70’s! If you told me it was really from the 70’s barely ever used I’d have believed you. 😆

[@drawinsscribblins5326]

Beautiful pens. Thanks for sharing!

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Most welcome

[@FranM6179]

Thanks for sharing your collection. I love seeing collection videos and hearing how and why things were acquired. Semi related question: does your Kakimori nib ever feel loose in the holder? I have the same nib holder and lately my nib feels like it might fall out. I take the nib out to allow it to dry and I think that has caused it to get loose.

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Yes it did! I put a piece of washi tap on the nib and then inserted it into the holder and it’s back to being snug as a bug!

[@FranM6179]

@ I will try that! Thanks.

[@Ashley__Rose]

Ughhh my 2nd pen is on its way, it’s that iridescent pearl Kaweco. I cannot wait it’s so gorgeous 🤩

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

I think you will love it! It’s very unicorn-esque! Did you get a little clip for the cap? (Not necessary but I’m interested in what color you may have selected)

[@Ashley__Rose]

@@thejoyinpensandpaper890 yes I did! So the seller is sending it with a regular silver clip, but I got a silver deluxe clip from Jet Pens. So I have 2 options now, and how I see it is an extra clip if I get another one down the road. 😂

[@dontbringmedown70]

My Sipliv dip pen from Amazon did the very same thing, and I used washi tape! I since then haven't been gravitating to it because of the loose part!

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Did you find that the washi tape didn’t make it secure?

[@dontbringmedown70]

@thejoyinpensandpaper890 it worked pretty good, but when it came to washing it it bothered me.

[@followyourbrush]

I like my TWSBI for my shimmer inks, they handle it so well!

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

TWSBI does handle a shimmer really well, even the EF nibs! I know many people choose not to put shimmer in their expensive pens

[@Ashley__Rose]

I don’t think I could get used to the pen clip where I write on the vanishing. I saw your comment on someone else’s ink review video, said your state (I won’t repeat) but I just wanted to say hi! We are in the same state! Are there ever any meetups that are welcoming for newbies?

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Oh hey neighbor!!! Yes, there are! There is a Pen Show in the fall (typically in September) and the Pelikan Hub (sign up on the Pelikan website and you’ll receive emails as the date gets close regarding time and place). Also, I personally get together with two other KZbinrs less often than I’d like but every few months! Email me at [e-mail] and I can let you know the next time we meet up in the event you live in the area! Welcome to the community!!

[@Ashley__Rose]

@ ok will do! Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@Tina.Journals]

You have some beautiful additions to your collection. I also picked up an Esterbrook Model J in Violet. I replaced the nib with a vintage Waterman semi-flex nib; gives it that true vintage feel. Do you like the journaler nib?

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

I think I do like the journaler nib, I used it for a month with a black ink to see the line variation and it was subtle but I loved it. I want to try it with a good shading ink to see what that looks like

[@elude3808]

The Pelikan Twist has a snap cap

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

Oh my gosh!!! I feel so silly! WOW! Can I use the fact that I’ve been sick as an excuse? 😂

[@elude3808]

@ Of course! hahaha, nice video!