::Leader Board:: Ahnko Honu Takes The Lead Chapter 22!

Pueo said:

I bought a new set of Worth Browns from Mike Love today.

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gyosh said:

Will I be looked down upon if I go with cartridges? Seems like the most convenient to me.

And thank you for the information.

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gyosh said:

Will I be looked down upon if I go with cartridges? Seems like the most convenient to me.

And thank you for the information.

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RichM said:

You should use whatever you like. First of all, there is no pen police that I'm aware of, and second, nobody can really see what type of fill system you're using anyway.

The biggest plus of cartridges is that you can have a box of cartridges with you, and if your pen runs dry, you can swap in a new cartridge in about two seconds. Filling with a bottle takes a bit longer, and requires you to have a bottle handy. So cartridges definitely have the convenience factor.

I find cartridges do not have the same quality of inkflow as a good converter (and it's all about inkflow for me). They are expensive and wasteful compared to bottled ink (they cost more per fill and you throw away a used cartridge every time). I also find that if you don't use your pen regularly, cartridges are included to dry out.

With that being said, one of the first things I bought when I started with fountain pens was a Diamine cartridge sampler pack-- a great way to try out a lot of different colors without investing in full bottles of ink.

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hoosierhiver said:

But there is police pen. View attachment 98149

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salukulady said:

The Beach Boys Mike Love?

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salukulady said:

We're on our way home from Yosemite. Pictures to follow on FB.

Everyone should have this place on their bucket list.

I shall return.

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RichM said:

You should use whatever you like. First of all, there is no pen police that I'm aware of, and second, nobody can really see what type of fill system you're using anyway.

The biggest plus of cartridges is that you can have a box of cartridges with you, and if your pen runs dry, you can swap in a new cartridge in about two seconds. Filling with a bottle takes a bit longer, and requires you to have a bottle handy. So cartridges definitely have the convenience factor.

I find cartridges do not have the same quality of inkflow as a good converter (and it's all about inkflow for me). They are expensive and wasteful compared to bottled ink (they cost more per fill and you throw away a used cartridge every time). I also find that if you don't use your pen regularly, cartridges are included to dry out.

With that being said, one of the first things I bought when I started with fountain pens was a Diamine cartridge sampler pack-- a great way to try out a lot of different colors without investing in full bottles of ink.

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Chopped Liver said:

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Just sayin'

(except not from Jet Pens - even though I am sure they are good, too . . .)

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RichM said:

Here's a nice photo of a Parker Vacumatic to finish off the mini.

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tigersister said:

Probably Hawaii Music Supply Mike Love.

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salukulady said:

Oh.
The other Mike Love asked me out on a date. Besides being related to The Beach Boys he was also a Chicago Bull.

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tigersister said:

Majestic and magical, isn't it?

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tigersister said:

I have this pen in this color. I DID get mine from Jet Pens.

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