I use sailor 123 in my vintage flex Mabie Todd. Never railroads and has fantastic shading
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
That ink is SO GOOD! - Drew
@waldoandmccall2 жыл бұрын
@@Gouletpens 123?!?!? Huh, wha? I thought the ink was called RainFluff, no? Why are you shrinking to the numbers, Drew? Shall we begin calling YOU by a number, #24601??
@stinkyminky4mike2 жыл бұрын
Adding water to ink does not make 'wetter'. Actually it makes drier because it makes water to "stick" to feed/nib - surface tension. If you want to make your ink wetter, you have to add surfactant. You can buy white lightening solution from another pen vendor. Or you can add dish washing soap. Just go easy on them - one tiny needle tip amount will make your ink gusher. Too much soap makes it is harder to control flow when you flex the pen.
@belladharma2 жыл бұрын
I have shockingly gorgeous results with Organic Studios “Twilight” in my metal Pilot Falcon with a SEF. It looks like it’s almost metal-plated in the right light, and the colouring is just divine.
@jaybird6972 жыл бұрын
Exact same pen as I have. I don't see it too often that ppl got the SEF. I love my iroshizuku inks for this pen too. I will try your suggestion too
@theleftypenman2 жыл бұрын
Apache sunset in tripletail and I would be waiting a lifetime for it to dry, for that reason I don't like using apache sunset in super wet writing pens. Black Swan, absolutely gorgeous color but has stained the demonstrator tripletail black, is the black dye or pigment in the ink to be blamed. Also stains black in regular converters. So for aesthetic reasons I have to avoid it in any sort of demonstrator pen. KWZ Honey is excellent with flex nibs and great shading too.
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
That's a ton of great insight! Thank you so much for sharing! - Drew
@jomeson4081 Жыл бұрын
I had a pilot 912 fa that railroaded with about every ink I’ve tried but it worked amazing with platinum carbon black.
@bry_o2 жыл бұрын
1:35 -> Drew just went all in right there haha
@BethWade2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! I just discovered flex nibs and am having a blast with my Noodler's, so I ordered to Monteverde Monza from y'all...and now I know to be aware that it might get overwhelmed. With those smaller-channel feeds, would a shimmer be advised against (due to possible clogging/further narrowing of the channel with the particulates)? Hrmmm....
@SirIsaacTheRed2 жыл бұрын
Pelikan 4001 and Sailor “gentle” blue both water based inks, if I am not wrong, with Pelikan being dry compared to the Sailor. I wonder what determines “wet” as “dry”. Viscosity (how freely it flows), water content, time, or time it takes to dry only.
@olstar182 жыл бұрын
Viscosity.
@Merlin0120012 жыл бұрын
I like my Mistletoe from Robert Oster in my ebonite feed flex pens. You get shade and sheen.
@OrchidGardenArt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I've been looking up this question this morning after receiving a new flex nib.
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! - Drew
@ericarevalo50052 жыл бұрын
Since they didn’t name many flex specific examples, here are some inks that perform great with absolutely no railroading in my Pilot Custom 912 FA and some vintage pens such as the Mabie Todd Swan. These inks work gret for me: Noodlers Heart of Darkness, super dark and wet, maybe one of the wettest inks I own and perfect for flex nibs imo. Iroshizuku Asa Gao J. Herbin Eclat de Saphir Diamine Earl Grey Montblanc Royal Blue
@GameGodKirito2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I needed to know I like using flex pens
@waldoandmccall2 жыл бұрын
You guys always make sure to mention "Careful... doing this will definitely void your warrantee!" When have you thought to yourselves: "WHEW! Thank God this pen still is under warrantee!!!!" What does a fountain pen warrantee actually cover? For how long? Can you tell us some "Warrantee Tales"? (Maybe ask listener-watchers to share their stories, as well?)
@princesssilke Жыл бұрын
I was quite impressed by your FLEX nib suggestion.. so variety creative.. how Exciting!!! ☺️😊😌😇❤🌞♥️👸
@jaybird6972 жыл бұрын
I must ask; very unrelated. Where do you get those amazing 8bit NES figures in the back? They look awesome!
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
I made them from Perler Beads! - Drew
@jaybird6972 жыл бұрын
@@Gouletpens
@andreizuerch2 жыл бұрын
Jinhao feeds tend to provide quite generous ink flow
@stefanlaskowski66602 жыл бұрын
My Pilot 912 FA nib railroaded badly with the stock feed. It was basically unusable. A 3-channel ebonite feed from The Nib Factory turned it into one of the smoothest writers I own, and it hasn't railroaded once. Pilot really should address this issue.
@Amanda-kw1vi2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you did this because I have been wondering the same thing... Also figure they would be good for better nibs too, but yes what Drew says about the feed....I may need to look into trying stuff out on one of my pens, it never seems to have enough ink
@semkoot83152 жыл бұрын
Diamine autumn oak is also a great shading ink!
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
Good call! - Drew
@barbarajloriordan2697 Жыл бұрын
I have found that Autumn Oak is a rather dry writer, though. I think that reds and oranges are a bit drier.
@wjodf80672 жыл бұрын
Drew practicing you tube name pronunciation before the video and Brian's raised eyebrows at 1:35 would be funny on a video. Somehow Noodlers Balck swan wound up in an Ahab and it is great now I know why
@TheOGCoZy2 жыл бұрын
I have a question… Did you get your first fountain pen online or at a retail store? I live in dc and got my first pen; A lamy safari at a retail store in rockville. Its kinda sad that there is barely any retail stores as I find that it can be very helpful to see something in person rather than online in some cases. Great video!
@jomison24042 жыл бұрын
Platinum carbon black is amazing for flex my custom 912 stock feed would only work with platinum and the ebonite feed makes it a waterfall
@thomasjholly2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see your top picks for sleek, understated or minimalist style fountain pens. As a related request, I was wondering if we could get a review or demonstration of the new LAMY Ideos Fountain Pen once it drops in your shop
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
We talked about doing a video review of the Ideos - but we ultimately landed on waiting to see what the demand was like. We'll take your request into account - thank you! - Drew
@jacksonsardello39592 жыл бұрын
Interesting commentary. I just purchased my first flex nib. It's a Conklin Omniflex. I have to say....I was expecting more 'flex' I guess. Need to spend some more time writing with it.
@sasieface63812 жыл бұрын
I have Sailor 123 in my Monteverde with an Omni flex and it works wonderfully and shades like crazy (more with block letters than cursive, of course)
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite colors! - Drew
@bebeveritas73062 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! - Drew
@joeynuggetz Жыл бұрын
So why not add a search feature on Goulet pens to sort by wetness?
@hannahvincent71192 жыл бұрын
Best flex nibs that fit kaweco sport?? Also, if none are available, how would one go about making one?
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
I don't think I can recommend trying to modify a Kaweco Sport to function as a flex pen. Both the nib and the feed would need to be modified, and for what that would cost, you could buy a pen that already comes with a flex nib. - Drew
@hannahvincent71192 жыл бұрын
@@Gouletpens Thanks for the reply! A shame that none in that size seem easily available, but thanks for your help
@table.for_62 жыл бұрын
I want more info on flex pens! I would love to get one but there’s like no info on them
@jorge234832 жыл бұрын
I would like to know some inks apart for the good ol' 3 (Shaeffer, Parker and Waterman) to use with my vintage lever-filler and touchdown pens, especially with some cool colors. Thank you for the video.
@juicylouisey4 ай бұрын
I’ve heard that the best way to test an ink for a flex pen is to shake the bottle. If it forms and keeps its bubbles it is less likely to railroad. Anyone ever tried it?
@LordyLord2 жыл бұрын
I like my Akkerman ink for this purpose
@alancmathew2 жыл бұрын
Would appreciate a video on a good flex nib pen.
@mindpoacher31802 жыл бұрын
Good lord!!! Drew!!! You went all in on this one!!! All While wearing a solid colored shirt!!!! Now on to the important stuff any one interested in flex pens.. Get yourself a vintage Waterman those will put you in the zone like nothing else........that is all......good day to you.
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! The shirt had polka dots, at least. :) - Drew
@barbarajloriordan2697 Жыл бұрын
Would you say that a lubricated ink is a wetter ink?
@OldManMetalOG2 жыл бұрын
I've gotten the best results (so far) with a Noodler's Ahab running Heart of Darkness, Cardinal Kestrel and Antietam inks (on Rhodia and Clairfontaine paper). They can all sustain a fairly abusive flex.
@thegreatchaos132 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend any black ink for flex pens? (I am sorry if that sounded a little rude.)
@vergitube2 жыл бұрын
Can i use those ink suggestions for broad nib too? I am looking for nice inks for l2k broad:)
@SirIsaacTheRed2 жыл бұрын
+1 Emeraud de Chivor. Love that ink.
@mdmasudhasan6369 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are very informative .. 🙂
@crandalllogan5842 жыл бұрын
monteverde 1.1 stub with apache sunset shades like nobody's business
@philipstrotherjr88422 жыл бұрын
Are the 3 channel feeds Drew mentioned compatible with other brands of pens?
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that website sells 3 channel feeds for several different types (JoWo, Bock, etc) - Drew
@CathyJohnson2 жыл бұрын
My problem is that I want some flex (not tons, but some, for interest in my drawings) but I want water-resistant ink so I can add watercolor to my sketches.
@theleftypenman2 жыл бұрын
Instead of flex I would say try out a fude nib for drawing. You can get line variation by changing the angles. I use a cheap Chinese fude nib (jinhao, hero, etc) fountain pen paired with platinum carbon black for drawing. The carbon black takes watercolor wash over it like a champ, best black ink imo.
@CathyJohnson2 жыл бұрын
@@theleftypenman yes, I use those, too. Sometimes I like a more subtle line variation, and I do use Carbon Black. It's just chancy in a "good" pen...
@theleftypenman2 жыл бұрын
@@CathyJohnson noodler's ahab would suit that I guess. And I would suggest getting their untipped flex nib, gives a much finer line compared to the tipped nib that comes with the pen.
@CathyJohnson2 жыл бұрын
@@theleftypenman Ahab is too large for me, and the filling mechanism is difficult with my arthritic fingers, unfortunately, but I have used the Konrad. I didn't know they made an untipped nib, thank you!
@frankmanigrasso83502 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, love the videos and great info. I have a question for you, or anyone who can shed some light about Noodler's Apache Sunset. I am trying to figure out what paper works with is as, tried it on normal paper, but no shading. Tomoe River feathered like crazy. Now attempting on Clairefontaine, but it takes hours to dry and not actually managed to get it to dry completely and gave up so used blotting paper as had to close the notebook ........ I'm using a Noodler's Ahab flex nib. Is there a particular paper that allows the ink to dry but maintain it's great shading qualities? Thanks
@jedrickstevenyu64522 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight. I have a Noodler's Konrand inked with Vinta Azure. Still railroads despite adjusting and re.adjusting as per guidance from previous videos. Ill use a different ink then. Thanks!
@graphictouch2 жыл бұрын
Is Noodler’s Baystate Blue suitable for flex pen…?
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
Certainly! - Drew
@sadaanandsingh23232 жыл бұрын
What ink would you recommend for signing documents???? Thanks!
@Gouletpens2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not a flex nib! They'll likely put down too much ink. I'd recommend something with a fine or extra-fine nib paired with an ink that doesn't dry to fast. - Drew
@CorwynGC2 жыл бұрын
Look at the Noodler's Eternal line, particularly with the Fluorescent attribute.
@da23572 жыл бұрын
On the Pilot Custom 912, what’s the difference between the FA, Soft Fine, And Waverly nibs?
@stinkyminky4mike2 жыл бұрын
They are three different nib. Soft Fine is just have a bit of bounce. Waverly is a upturn nib. It is very smooth all diff direction so I was told it is good for left-handed people ( over and under writers ). FA is a flexy nib ( not vintage ). You can get good line variation as you put more pressure.
@allenhilburn86862 жыл бұрын
SAS Motto... Who dares wins. 😉
@ainstolkiner20632 жыл бұрын
I care
@CustardBustard2 жыл бұрын
That's wrong about more water in ink making it wetter. Watering down a wet ink will often make it drier as water has higher surface tension than ink which has flow inproving additives. See it this way: Dish soap is thick, water is thin. But dish soap and water flows better than water itself.
@davidmathews21242 жыл бұрын
Brian…we ALL care about your answers!
@olstar182 жыл бұрын
If you think its strange to say an ink is wetter why not just say its thinner.