https://stationeryfestival.com/exhibitors

Elite Accessories<br /> 3428 Hauck Rd, Ste K<br /> Cincinnati, OH 45241<br /> (630) 945-2710

Represents the following stationery manufacturers in the US:<br /> - Kaweco (Germany) fountain pens - Kyo No Oto (Tag Stationery) inks - Oeda Letterpress (Osaka Japan) letterpress stationery - Onishi Seisakusho (fountain pens) - Diamine Inks (Liverpool, UK)

https://www.franklin-christoph.com/

Among various fountain pens, notebooks, and other papers, they sell archival quality 3 x 5 inch index cards suited to fountain pen use.

https://old.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/biobp1/npd_new_platinum_and_new_pangram_day/

Quick jovial pen whiz, grind me a flexy stub.<br /> via u/bizarro_kvothe at r/fountainpens

These are excellent. I love my 3776 pens.

I'd go with the Pilot Falcon, especially because I personally love the flex nib a lot more than the sturdy point of the Vanishing Point.

https://www.lochby.com/collections/frontpage/products/venture-pouch<br /> Lochby Venture Pouch<br /> $44.00

Acquired one of these in early 2023 on sale?

several internal sections including for pens. <br /> will easily fit a handful or so of 4 x 6" index cards for quick travel

Purchased from JetPens.com on 11/19/2021

2023-07-02 With very minimal use, the cap plastic cracked against metal ferrule and broke without any forcing at all. Repair? Replacement? Appears to be a common problem with TWSBI pens.

https://karaskustoms.com/

I should mention that the Stockroom Plus 4 x 6" cards I got a while back are great with even my juiciest fountain pens. They're some of the least expensive gridded cards I've been able to find and are a fraction of the cost of the Exacompta.

u/abbienormal, u/Alan_Shutko, u/CynTut all recommend Exacompta cards for fountain pen friendly use.

4x6": - Goulet Pens - White Graph $9.00 - White lined $9.00 - White blank $9.00 - Pastel graph $13.50 - Flotsam and Fork Pastel graph $9.50 - Anderson Pens $13.50 (multi-color) - JetPens Pastel graph $14.50 - Amazon White(?) grid $19.96

• Kokuyo
  • may be close in size but A or B style sizing

https://cplong.org/2023/01/return-to-blogging/<br /> reply to https://hcommons.social/@sramsay/109660599682539192

IndieWeb, blogging, fountain pens?!? I almost hate to mention it for the rabbit hole it may become, but: https://micro.blog/discover/pens. Happy New Year!

https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2021/9/18/spotlight-on-the-nib-tailor

https://capenshow.com/

http://www.lainternationalpenshow.com/

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEXF3JgdHVY

Fountain pen network

ink journals for keeping track of pens, ink, and samples

ink review formats

swab books

q-tip swabs

ink sample vials and tray holders

a bulb syringe for flushing water through to clean pens is a good idea when doing many at a time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yye_pB0cZEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulnW4du1704

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsDrWC1snag

@jessekelber @collin I'll second the Diamond 580, though if they're completely new, the ECO T may be a useful choice as the grip design helps to nudge a better grip for beginners. It's also a little less expensive (if they have fear of breaking or losing their nice new pen), and gives them space to dream upwards without breaking their own bank when you've turned them into a lifelong collector.

https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2021/06/jesi-answers-all-your-questions-about-tomoe-river/

There is apparently an English translation by Linda Coverdale of this interview was published posthumously by University of California Press in The Grain of The Voice

There's also another edition The Grain of the Voice: Interviews 1962-1980 by Roland Barthes; Translated by Linda Coverdale; Northwestern University Press, 384 Pages, 5.50 x 8.50 in, 8 b-w Paperback, ISBN: 9780810126404; Published: December 2009, https://nupress.northwestern.edu/9780810126404/the-grain-of-the-voice/

Is there anything else worthwhile in this interview about note taking?

https://ramblinggit.com/2019/03/14/jinhao-x-fountain.html

https://brainbaking.com/post/2017/07/fountain-pens-first-look/

https://www.rousette.org.uk/archives/lamy-2000-fountain-pen/

Sounds like it writes well, but I just don't like the look of them. Perhaps feel is more important?

https://www.rousette.org.uk/archives/twsbi-diamond-mini-and-ink-bottle/

What's the difference between a problem (addiction) and a hobby? Where does obsession fit in?

https://noodlersink.com/product-category/ink/

https://www.rousette.org.uk/archives/fountain-pens/

https://www.rousette.org.uk/archives/twsbi-go-fountain-pen/

Brief review of TWSBI Go fountain pen. Sounds relatively nice for a cheaper pen.

https://www.carandache.com/us/en/

@kimberlyhirsh I'd generally repeat a lot of the same solid advice that @cygnoir gave you too, so I won't.

If you've got any local in-person shopping locations for pens and stationery, get out and try writing with a few to see how they look and feel. I've got a few local Maido stationery stores and the my local Vroman's bookstore has a huge pen counter and stationery section which have been helpful for trying before buying. Usually the staff are fans, so they can share a lot of details and advice as well.

Something inexpensive to start may be useful, but I find some of them can be hit or miss in terms of felling good in your hand or writing smoothly. It's more of a joy to have a pen you love the look and feel of, so trying before you buy can be invaluable. (As an example, lots of people love and highly recommend LAMY, but for me I just don't like their design or feel.)

Stores will also give you the chance to find out what nib size(s) you like and how juicy a particular pen may be. I tend to go for extra fine or fine for most circumstances in daily writing depending on the size I intend to write and in which notebook. I do have a few bold and specialty nibs for occasional special uses and fun though.

Depending on your budget, maybe start with something super cheap that you can play with, take apart, swap out nibs, beat up, or possibly loose. But if you're committed and like the experience, find something that brings you joy and spend a fair amount. One really great pen that you love to use can be better than an entire drawerful.

Trolling around youtube videos and reviews of pens, ink, and paper can give you a bit of experience and knowledge without busting the bank.

I have found that over the past several months, supply chain issues means that lots of popular pens may be out of stock (both online or at stores), so have patience if what you want isn't immediately available.

Finally, don't ignore some better quality paper to write on.

I've got an old one of these A&W Marquis fountain pens that only takes ink cartridges kicking around in a drawer. I knew they were relatively inexpensive and likely a simple "student" pen, but didn't know they were so inexpensive.

https://parkerpens.net/montblanc.html

History of Montblanc pens

https://www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Beginner-s-Guide-to-Fountain-Pens/pt/927

A simple, but reasonable primer. Didn't learn anything new sadly.

https://www.fountainpencompanion.com/dashboard

Purchased this yesterday on International Fountain Pen day.

https://www.twsbi.com/collections/fountain-pens/products/twsbi-eco-t-mint-blue-fountain-pen

https://www.twsbi.com/collections/fountain-pens/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-prussian-blue-fountain-pen

Recommended by Halstead Bernard

https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2021/3/10/hierarchies-of-fountain-pen-friendly-paper

Overview and some recommendations about the most fountain pen friendly notebook brands.