How do you like the Parker Urban? I really like the shape for some reason, and I've thought about getting one, but I wasn't sure if the writing experience was going to anything to get excited about.
I used it for years and enjoyed it. The nib writes smoothly and the weight of the pen feels comfortable. It has a narrow body so depending on whether or not you like writing with slim pens, that may affect your experience. In case you like posting the cap, the weight was noticeable to me and I ended up not posting it. Overall though, solid pen.
Hi! Long time follower on IG here (just realized you Are on RUclips as well as myself). Yup, same here about 60 + pens in my collection as well. Love seeing your collection!
I'm about two months into my fountain pen journey. I have five pens--a Lamy Safari Vista (converted into an eyedropper with an epoxy mod), a TWSBI 580, a TWSBI Eco that I bought for my wife, and a TWSBI VAC700R Iris that I just got last week. Oh, and the Kakimori nib for swatching and writing with samples. I feel like my favorite part of the hobby and using a fountain pen is seeing the ink level in the chamber go down over time. Which is why all of my pens are demonstrators, even the pens on my wish list are demonstrators--Opus 88, Nahvalur, Asvine. The thing i really love about the 580 and the VAC700R though is that the nibs are easily swappable, and TWSBI sells you the spare nibs and sections in these really aesthetically pleasing tubes for storage.
Wow you’re well on your way in your journey, enjoy! I agree that it’s enjoyable to monitor the ink levels in the pen - I love demos for this reason too (or pens that have ink windows). Swapping nibs is next level fun and probably the reason I’ve now started acquiring pens where I can use other nib units. Have fun!
Can anyone help me? I have a boyfriend who wants to start a collection. I dont know the first thing about these!!! He has a sofisticated/ industrial type taste. Can anyone make recommendations?
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!
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How do you like the Parker Urban? I really like the shape for some reason, and I've thought about getting one, but I wasn't sure if the writing experience was going to anything to get excited about.
I used it for years and enjoyed it. The nib writes smoothly and the weight of the pen feels comfortable. It has a narrow body so depending on whether or not you like writing with slim pens, that may affect your experience. In case you like posting the cap, the weight was noticeable to me and I ended up not posting it. Overall though, solid pen.
Love seeing your collection! It’s so fun to see how and why we all pick the ones we do
I agree, it is! Thanks for watching 🫶🏽
Hi! Long time follower on IG here (just realized you Are on RUclips as well as myself). Yup, same here about 60 + pens in my collection as well. Love seeing your collection!
Hi! That’s awesome - enjoy! Thanks for watching ☺️
Just amazing, would love to see this collection in person ❤
Wish you lived closer! 🫶🏽🫶🏽
I'm about two months into my fountain pen journey. I have five pens--a Lamy Safari Vista (converted into an eyedropper with an epoxy mod), a TWSBI 580, a TWSBI Eco that I bought for my wife, and a TWSBI VAC700R Iris that I just got last week. Oh, and the Kakimori nib for swatching and writing with samples. I feel like my favorite part of the hobby and using a fountain pen is seeing the ink level in the chamber go down over time. Which is why all of my pens are demonstrators, even the pens on my wish list are demonstrators--Opus 88, Nahvalur, Asvine. The thing i really love about the 580 and the VAC700R though is that the nibs are easily swappable, and TWSBI sells you the spare nibs and sections in these really aesthetically pleasing tubes for storage.
Wow you’re well on your way in your journey, enjoy! I agree that it’s enjoyable to monitor the ink levels in the pen - I love demos for this reason too (or pens that have ink windows). Swapping nibs is next level fun and probably the reason I’ve now started acquiring pens where I can use other nib units. Have fun!
I loved this video, Carola! I always love seeing people's collections and why you bought certain pens! Thanks for sharing😍
Same! Isn’t it fun to look back on where we started?! Happy FPD 🖋️🎉
great collection, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! 💕
Great collection of Ecos. Just picked up the Duragraph with a stub nib and I really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your collection!
Nice! Stub nibs are fun 🙌🏽
What a great video for Fountain Pen Day. Love seeing your collection and the why of your fountain pen journey.
Aw thanks! Happy Fountain Pen Day! 🖋️🎉
You can buy broader nib replacement for your Kaweco Sport. The metal sports have screw in replacement nibs. Very simple to replace.
Thanks for sharing! I may just do that!
Can anyone help me? I have a boyfriend who wants to start a collection. I dont know the first thing about these!!! He has a sofisticated/ industrial type taste. Can anyone make recommendations?
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!