I went to my first Pelikan Hub last Friday in Boston! It was so much fun talking to other pen enthusiasts and trying out each other’s pens! I had wanted to do something like that for a long time.
This year was my first (TBF, I only found my FP addiction this year lol). Auckland, New Zealand. I was not expecting to get "loot" at all - I just went to try out pens I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford, try ones on my wishlist (try before I buy) and share some of my pens. I was nervous because the only Pelikan FP I own is a Twist lol. But no one else there had seen one so was kinda cool to be able to share even a cheapie Pelikan. I had a really good time, and my wishlist has changed because of it. The Golden Lapis will be the first shimmer ink I've ever had and I'm looking forward to inking up a pen with it!
I’ll probably be using a pelican There was an m200 lapis gold group buy in a Facebook fountain pen group that I participated in and I got a broad one so I will probably match them
Pelikan ink is made to go in Pelikan pens…..maybe not ones with sacs. Drying time depends on the paper. FYI. Just go with the flash. You only live once. It is beautiful.
I ended up getting Covid on Thursday evening so I couldn’t go. 😞 If you like the base colour, you could not shake it and fill from above the shimmer. Just leave it at the bottom!
for the best results I highly recommend a Noodlers Konrad with a Fountain pen revolution Ultra Flex Nib that pen never disappoints and when gently gossled it gives the most beautiful shimmer :)
I've only tried the Golden Lapis ink in one pen so far. It clogged the pen immediately. I know others have had better luck, so I'll try it again in another pen. Overall, I'd rather not use shimmer inks because they are a hassle and, as you say, the shimmer is hardly necessary. I suppose the shimmer could be lovely for fancy calligraphy.
I went to my first Pelikan Hub last Friday in Boston! It was so much fun talking to other pen enthusiasts and trying out each other’s pens! I had wanted to do something like that for a long time.
I wasn’t expecting to like Golden Lapis because I don’t like most bright blue inks, but I am enjoying using it.
This year was my first (TBF, I only found my FP addiction this year lol). Auckland, New Zealand. I was not expecting to get "loot" at all - I just went to try out pens I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford, try ones on my wishlist (try before I buy) and share some of my pens. I was nervous because the only Pelikan FP I own is a Twist lol. But no one else there had seen one so was kinda cool to be able to share even a cheapie Pelikan. I had a really good time, and my wishlist has changed because of it. The Golden Lapis will be the first shimmer ink I've ever had and I'm looking forward to inking up a pen with it!
I’ll probably be using a pelican
There was an m200 lapis gold group buy in a Facebook fountain pen group that I participated in and I got a broad one so I will probably match them
Pelikan ink is made to go in Pelikan pens…..maybe not ones with sacs.
Drying time depends on the paper. FYI.
Just go with the flash. You only live once. It is beautiful.
I ended up getting Covid on Thursday evening so I couldn’t go. 😞 If you like the base colour, you could not shake it and fill from above the shimmer. Just leave it at the bottom!
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
for the best results I highly recommend a Noodlers Konrad with a Fountain pen revolution Ultra Flex Nib that pen never disappoints and when gently gossled it gives the most beautiful shimmer :)
I've only tried the Golden Lapis ink in one pen so far. It clogged the pen immediately. I know others have had better luck, so I'll try it again in another pen. Overall, I'd rather not use shimmer inks because they are a hassle and, as you say, the shimmer is hardly necessary. I suppose the shimmer could be lovely for fancy calligraphy.