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@@cindiflores559 yay, that’s good to know that you enjoy them so much. Enjoy!

They’re great together aren’t they? Maybe next time I’ll go with a browner ink ink…

Yeah! I’ve wanted a Leonardo for a while, especially after I tried them in person. It’s definitely a well designed pen 🙌🏽

I bought one in July and just cleaned it and put it away a couple weeks ago. Wait til you find one that really speaks to you. I initially wanted a purple one and ended up with one that is a mixture of green yellow and orange.

I totally get that - I had to try one in person at a pen show before I decided to find the perfect design for me (none had spoken to me so strongly before). Happy Holidays to you as well! 🫶🏽

I’m actually not sure for A5 specifically, but I’ve used Filofax Personal sized inserts in the PLOTTER Bible rings and they’re a perfect fit so I would take a look at the specs of Filofax A5 and compare to PLOTTER. PLOTTER DP paper is fountain pen friendly but just a note that their paper is a slight off-white compared to other brands (ie Filofax) white paper.

You are of course entitled to your opinion. I purposefully didn't include the word "review" in my title or description, rather it was just me sharing my excitement for this pen (new to me) as well as a sample of writing and drawing. If I were to review this pen, I'm aware that it would need to be more in-depth (and I would have wanted to have played around with it for a little while to really get an accurate feel for it). Sorry that this video didn't enable you to buy the pen - though it really is a nice pen. Perhaps there are other review-based videos that would be more useful to you. Happy Holidays to you as well.

Hi! I would suggest going to a physical stationery shop where they sell fine writing pens and see what catches your eye. Some fountain pens that are great to try at first are PILOT Metropolitan or Kakuno, PLATINUM Preppy, TWSBI Eco, LAMY Safari etc. Depending on budget, you can go up in price from there. Hope that helps!

A button piston filler (you press a button down to fill the pen). Here’s my video about it in more detail: “Esterbrook Estie Raven with Button Piston Filler” ruclips.net/video/PLIJyempER0/видео.html

Thanks Julia! This is my first time inking a pen with Chou Kuro and I have to admit that I’m impressed - it’s even darker than my Tombow Fudenosuke (like how is that possible?!)

@@FromCarola whoaaaa!! darker than the fudenosuke?! that makes me excited.

Isn't it?! At first I was nervous to use it because it's really really thin but the nib just writes so beautifully that I got used to a gentle hold. Do you have one?

@ nah, i wish i did though. also you have great handwriting.

I have to admit that it's worth the hype - it definitely is the blackest ink and something about it is so satisfactory! Thanks!

Hi Rob! I typically use these types of inks in my Preppy or Kakuno (or similiar) and dedicate the pen to the ink. In this case though, I decided to use Chou Kuro in my Skogsy pocket pen because it's easy to disassemble and clean if necessary and it suits the pen perfectly.

That's awesome! The TWSBI Ecos definitely know how to handle shimmer inks (for the most part)!

haha and now you know the inner workings of an Eco! I haven't dismantled one and based on your experience, probably will not attempt it lol. So glad you enjoy it!

@ it was definitely a BAD idea! I’m really enjoying the pen. $42 including postage. So economical!

LOL your comment made me laugh - "you'd think I have my own store". Although I have quite a few Galen Leather products so I'm probably up there with you haha. I find that I switch back and forth between zippered and slim covers just based on portability and mood I'm in (minimalist vs maximalist) so maybe there's room for both in your collection. JK don't let me enable you.

@@FromCarola Dang Carola it's too late. 🥲I just went over my annual goals with my manager and the whole time I am thinking, if I track these in my weeks planners, I can then keep all my notes and whatever extras I need in the "ZIPPERED" weeks cover. 🥰 So even though it's my fault, I am not taking accountability til 2025, so I'm blaming you. 🤣But on the real, I think the zippered ones will really work for me this year for my work goals tracking.

​​⁠haha! Well in that case, I’m excited for you to use a zippered cover and hope it’ll bring you joy. I’ll take the blame for that 😅

Aw hi, welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 💕

Yes!! If you have a chance to try the Scythe, you can decide the stock nib size for Kirk to grind 🙌🏽

@@jannahlyonthat’s awesome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts as a left hander - my daughter is left handed so I’ll keep this in mind. I agree - the TWSBI stub is actually a great nib right out of the box! Enjoy your pen 💜

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Yay, that makes me happy!

tbh, I haven't tried a Sailor Zoom nib yet but would love to. My understanding is that it gives you varying line widths depending on the angle you hold it. I'd love to compare it to a Naginata style nib...

@FromCarola The Good Blue has a much more affordable version. You can buy the nib separately. ​

@ thanks for the tip! I’ll look into it 🙌🏽

Thanks for asking! It's Pilot Iroshizuku "kon peki" (I've now updated the description with all the inks and links to nib specialists). I think it's a great blue to test nibs/pens!

@FromCarola should've known! It's one of my favorite inks, but it looked a little more vibrant on my phone screen. That's the trouble with technology. It can slightly skew colors - I know I'm not the only one that's bought a bottle of ink based on a video, only to be disappointed (or at least surprised) by the color on person! 😅 Thanks for the reply! Kon-peki is always a winner!

@ so true! It could also depend on how long the ink has been in the pen to come out so vibrant and saturated 😅

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks! 🫶🏽

Nice, enjoy! Which pen are you wanting to see an in-depth video about? If you mean the Beak Point, I have this video: “The Coolest Nib I Have: Beak Point” ruclips.net/video/JMfao2aiPD0/видео.html

@FromCarola Yes! I did watch that video, and have been enjoying the different grind videos you have been posting lately. I guess I was just hoping to see more of it in use. Maybe showing off the different line variations achievable on the beak side? Did the modification greatly alter the original writing experience from the regular writing side? Did he have to modify the tipping material to make it useable for regular writing? Maybe I just have too many questions, lol.

@@kvetchingdingo haha I totally get it! My reco is to sample this nib at the pen show if possible (I got to try it at the Hinze Pen Co table and they gave me a discount on a custom grind from Matthew after I purchased one of their pens!) You can choose the stock nib size to get a Beak Point so that the regular writing angle will give you a regular writing experience. I'll put this on my list of things to possibly film in-depth - thank you for the suggestion!

I agree, it is! Thanks for watching 🫶🏽

Thank you for watching and for your kind comment 🫶🏽

It’s an exciting project for me! 🙌🏽

Awesome! Do you like covers with designs or plain? I like both haha.

😂😂😂 I’m just a stationery collector. But if you’d like to support me on my journey to getting rich (so I can buy even more stationery), I have affiliate codes you can use - and you save money too!

A full size traveler’s notebook is $55 USD. It’s not cheap for a notebook but if you have a job it’s not that expensive 😭

@@bucca2 You are very privileged if you can afford something of this standard. that much money is like food for just over a month. I really can't get it affordably.

Aw thanks Lauren! I’m the same way - I love to see how others use theirs in case I want to move mine around. Love the TN versatility!

I just set up a hobbies TN passport size with 3 inserts. It’s been so much fun using it daily.

That’s an awesome collection! And love the mocktails/cocktails recipe insert idea! Enjoy 🙌🏽

I’ve used the passport size in the past and really enjoyed it, but same as you, I lean towards the standard size more. 💕

The passport size is soooo cute! I’ve used it in the past and really enjoyed it too 🙌🏽

I would love to own more Customs and I agree that it's a grail pen!

aww that's so sweet, thanks! Let's try and do it together next year!

I'm curious to see how my lineup evolves hee hee. Hope you enjoy yours as well!

Honey Bee is one of my fave inks - it's such a nice burnt yellow! Hee hee, you're the one with all the bright and beautiful pens!

Thanks Erick! 🤗

Thanks for sharing! I may just do that!

I get the attraction - what a great pen! 🙌🏽

Yesss! I like the lifter if you're using a standard pen but if you want to use a fountain pen or oversized pen, the XL pen loop from Leuchtturm is great!

So glad you enjoyed it! 🫶🏽

I’ll keep that in mind, thanks!

I’m really enjoying more greens!