Edit: while I’ll continue to update the list of pens and inks in my disposal, I’d like for this thread to be open to everyone who wants to talk about pens in general (not just fountain pens) instead of keeping it as an archive of my collection.
Cataloguing the pens and inks that I currently have, or once had.
Pens:
Ones I still have:
Jinhao x750 - M
Parker Vector - M
Parker Jotter - M
Parker IM - F
Lamy Al-star - M
Lamy Aion - EF
Jinhao 992 (Green) - F
Jinhao 992 (Blue) - F
Jinhao 992 (Brown) - F
Jinhao 992 (Orange) - F
Faber Castell School - M
Hero 330 - EF
Ones I don’t have anymore:
Jinhao x450 - M
Jinhao 159 - M
Pilot Metropolitan - F
Hongdian Black Forest Classic - F
Hongdian 6013 - F
Lamy Joy - Stub 1.1
Jinhao 992 (Clear/White) - F
Jinhao 992 (Black) - F
Inks:
Ones I still have:
Lamy - Blue
Lamy - Blue-Black
Lamy - Turquoise
Lamy - Green
Lamy - Red
Lamy - Bronze
Lamy - Black (Got another bottle)
Parker Quink - Blue
Parker Quink - Washable Blue
Parker Quink - Black (Cartridges)
Parker Quink - Blue-Black
Diamine - Oxford Blue
Diamine - Amber
Diamine - Oxblood
Pelikan 4001 - Brilliant Black
Pelikan 4001 - Royal Blue
Montblanc - Mystery Black
Montblanc - Modena Red
Faber-Castell - Royal Blue (Cartridges)
Ones I don’t have anymore:
J. Herbin - Perle Noire
Lamy - Black
Diamine - Aurora Borealis
Diamine - Meadow
Diamine - Imperial Purple
Scans of the ink swatches, just to provide a general sense of what they look like, this is not meant to be an accurate representation of what the ink looks like in real life or its properties.
Since I can’t seem to edit the previous posts.
New pen(s):
Parker Sonnet - F
Edit:
Been using this pen almost exclusively since getting it and I have two main points;
It’s probably the best feeling pen I own; I really enjoy writing with it that I’ve ignored all of the other pens I have that are currently inked.
It’s a very thirsty pen; I have to refill it every other day or so. Don’t know if it’s just too wet or if it’s because of the capacity of the converter, but damn. Chugs like a camel in heat.
Found a used Montblanc Meisterstück Classique for sale for ~$209 (retails for ~$730), the only issue is that it’s damaged and I’ll need to get the barrel replaced and probably get the nib looked at.
Might check it out tomorrow after work to make sure that it’s authentic but still wary about the repair costs. Here’s hoping that it doesn’t cost nearly as much as a new pen does
Wanted to get one as a graduation gift for myself back in December/January, but decided to get a camera instead, so if all is well, it’ll be one more item off my bucket list
Update on my collection so far:
Bought two more bottles of ink from Montblanc, Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson & Cool Grey
Update #1:
Bought the pen about 2 hours ago. After inspecting it, and based on my little-to-no knowledge, the pen appears to be authentic. Took it to the Montblanc store and they told me the same thing, so that’s pentastic.
Kept the pen with them for repairs and nib alignment, gonna find out how much the service will cost in about a week.
Update #3:
The pen is estimated to arrive on the 22nd of June, according to the repair tracker.
In the meantime, I ordered a converter for it 'cause the pen didn’t come with one, but I wasn’t given an ETA for that. Also tried to order a bottle of ink, either Midnight Blue or Glacier Blue, but they might not be in stock in my country or the neighboring country.
Most fountain pens require a separate piece to hold ink, this can be done using cartridges or converters. A cartridge is a onetime use item where you insert it into the pen then replace it after the ink runs out (unless you want to refill it with a syringe), while a converter can be used to fill the pen from ink bottles directly.
Here’s a video that shows examples of the different ways that fountain pens can be filled.
Update #4:
Converter received.
They gave it to me for free, that was nice.
They also recognize me whenever I go there, one step closer to becoming the CEO I guess…
Update #5:
The pen was supposed to arrive today, but instead, I got a message saying that its been delayed for another 2 week, if not more, due to parts availability…
I don’t think it’s in the country at the moment, they usually have to ship things to and from a neighboring country.
I took it to an official Montblanc store 'cause I don’t think I can get it repaired anywhere else, unless I bought the part myself.
Current estimate is around $91. Not sure if that price will change when I actually get the pen.
If the repair cost doesn’t change, then I saved around $455, but I paid it back with my time…
