When it comes to spending my stationery budget I prefer to support small domestic businesses like Goldspot, Pen Boutique, Jet Pens, etc. Sometimes it may cost a little more but I think it's important to support small businesses and local communities. 🥰
Same! I also love goulet! I've only bought one pen from Amazon and it came broken. Feels better to support these other companies and their costumer services are always amazing!
That’s a nice thing to do but to be honest when the difference between buying a pen locally and from an authorized Japanese retailed is saving me hundreds of dollars - I’m going with the most affordable option.
I have one of those Wancai mini and I really enjoy writing with it. The pencel case looks good. Looks like you could maybe use it to carry one or two ink bottles in there as well.
This is great, thank you for all the info! I just got into fountain pens and I have a Lamy Safari so I'm learning a lot about cartridges and using other inks.
Very interesting. The Iroshizuku price is very good, as are the crazy prices on Sailor, but I don't see the same price drop on Pilots or Platinums, and I can't understand why.
If you buy it from Japan Plaza it’ll cost you around £8 (I bought mine for £3)… there’s shipping, but if you get a pen it’s worth it - my Capless/Vanishing Point was £100 😅
I’ve been looking closely at it and the bottles are very inconsistent. The Pilot Iroshizukus on pictures some of the bottles aren’t filled up, missing the dip in the bottom and some don’t. Not sure how trustworthy it is..
I have smeared it before. For journaling, I highlight the area, wait a moment, then write over the highlighter. Works, but isn't a great solution all the time.
When it comes to spending my stationery budget I prefer to support small domestic businesses like Goldspot, Pen Boutique, Jet Pens, etc. Sometimes it may cost a little more but I think it's important to support small businesses and local communities. 🥰
Same! I also love goulet! I've only bought one pen from Amazon and it came broken. Feels better to support these other companies and their costumer services are always amazing!
I'm with you!
I agree! Yoseka , Jet Pens and Nico Nemo!
That’s a nice thing to do but to be honest when the difference between buying a pen locally and from an authorized Japanese retailed is saving me hundreds of dollars - I’m going with the most affordable option.
I love the small business sites! I love Yoseka, Jet pens and Nico Nico! Nice video!
Thank you for all that info and the tips. I wish I had known some of this when starting out.
You're welcome! Yeah, I agree, LOL! Lots of trial and error on my end hahah
I agree with everything you said. Great video. You also have nice looking hands
I have that same pencil case! I have a bunch of cases but seem to like that one more than most.
it's very handy and affordable!
I have one of those Wancai mini and I really enjoy writing with it.
The pencel case looks good. Looks like you could maybe use it to carry one or two ink bottles in there as well.
Ooh that’s a great idea! It can definitely fit some ink bottles. Not sure how secure it would be, as long as you don’t throw it, it should be ok! Haha
Great idea for a video! I may be picking up that 1911 today. Thanks again for letting me try your Sailors!
you are so welcome!
This is great, thank you for all the info! I just got into fountain pens and I have a Lamy Safari so I'm learning a lot about cartridges and using other inks.
Glad it was helpful! Welcome to the fountain pen world :)
Thank you for the Sailor Pen links! I ordered two! Stock is running low if anyone is on the fence.
You’re welcome!! Yay!! You’re getting new sailors 👏🤗
🎉🎉 Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Very interesting. The Iroshizuku price is very good, as are the crazy prices on Sailor, but I don't see the same price drop on Pilots or Platinums, and I can't understand why.
For the Iroshizuku inks, be careful of counterfeits, as grifters can purchase inkwells to fill up ink of their choosing.
The price of 15 dollars for a Pilot Iroshizuku is so cheap! I just checked out Amazon and in Europe it’s 29-34€ which is 31-37$. What a difference..
If you buy it from Japan Plaza it’ll cost you around £8 (I bought mine for £3)… there’s shipping, but if you get a pen it’s worth it - my Capless/Vanishing Point was £100 😅
Thank you for the tip. Is the website reliable, I wonder if the items are counterfeit?
I’ve been looking closely at it and the bottles are very inconsistent. The Pilot Iroshizukus on pictures some of the bottles aren’t filled up, missing the dip in the bottom and some don’t. Not sure how trustworthy it is..
Are the pilot inks highlighter resistant?
I have smeared it before. For journaling, I highlight the area, wait a moment, then write over the highlighter. Works, but isn't a great solution all the time.
I agree with ^this comment. I find fountain pen inks in general are not highlighter resistant.