tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post6055597952263888458..comments2024-03-28T07:50:27.394-07:00Comments on THE TEERITZ AGENDA: The TWSBI Precision & The Rotring Rapid Pro - Two Similarly-Styled Ballpoint Pens of Differing Quality. teeritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-16883675609765244262018-11-21T23:41:18.169-08:002018-11-21T23:41:18.169-08:00The Parker Jotter is a great pen. I have a couple ...The Parker Jotter is a great pen. I have a couple of them and I think Parker ballpoint refills are among the best out there. Have a look at the Parker Sonnet models as well, but beware. A lot of fakes out there. If you see them for less than fifty bucks or so, chances are very, very high that they are fakes. I learned my lesson the hard way about ten years ago.<br /><br />Vintage fountain pens can be pricey, but the gold nibs - which had been worn-in by decades of use- make them very flexible. If you write small, then you're in luck, as many vintage pens tend to have a fine or extra-fine nib on them. <br />Do your homework, though, Stijn. Join a fountain pen forum (the fountain pen network, for example) and ask a bunch of questions. Folks are happy to help. <br />Can't go wrong with an AG-7 Space Pen. teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-57153706245659856942018-11-19T02:18:43.032-08:002018-11-19T02:18:43.032-08:00Thanks for sharing your views! At the moment I'...Thanks for sharing your views! At the moment I'm still happy with the Jotter foutain pen, so I imagine that the Lamy Studio will already be an upgrade. I do write rather small... From your answer I seem to be understanding that vintage fountain pens could offer even better value for money? I'm hoping to find that sweet spot in the market with the maximum of value for my money :) <br /><br />Good idea, that Space Pen will go well with my Speedmaster :)Stijnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214743113195218222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-68375789662500736612018-11-15T02:22:53.403-08:002018-11-15T02:22:53.403-08:00Stijn, the Lamy Studio is a nice looking pen. I ha...Stijn, the Lamy Studio is a nice looking pen. I have a few Lamy Al-Star and Safari models, as well as a 2000. Very good all-purpose everyday writers they are. The Studio would be a good pen to start with if you're planning on getting into fountain pens. Although, bear in mind that once you (maybe) get into some of the pricier pens out there, you will find they will offer different writing experiences. And if you get a nice condition vintage fountain pen, then the entire experience changes once again. It also depends on your writing style and size. If you write small, go for a fine nib. If you write large, go medium or bold/broad. <br /><br />I know you were asking about fountain pens, but if you want to go for a a ballpoint that's a little snazzier than a Jotter, the Fisher AG7 Space Pen has a beautiful vintage ballpoint pen look about it. <br /><br />Best of luck. <br />teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-70120504979266323672018-11-13T04:01:04.326-08:002018-11-13T04:01:04.326-08:00FYI I was talking about a fountain pen. This Lamy ...FYI I was talking about a fountain pen. This Lamy seems nice<br />https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2014/4/16/lamy-studio-steel-nib-fountain-pen-reviewStijnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214743113195218222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-82740954201603365272018-11-12T07:23:27.573-08:002018-11-12T07:23:27.573-08:00Good tip for Christmas, thanks!
Do you have a top ...Good tip for Christmas, thanks!<br />Do you have a top tip regarding a reasonably priced (below 100 dollars) pen? At the moment I'm using a simple Parker Jotter. Pleased with it, but perhaps there is even better to be had for a reasonable price. Stijnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214743113195218222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-8639099933468587682018-11-08T04:15:34.606-08:002018-11-08T04:15:34.606-08:00Ted, you have a knack for finding bargains. Beside...Ted, you have a knack for finding bargains. Besides, the pickings are very slim in my neck of the woods when it comes to pens. I very, very rarely see them in thrift shops. And the ones that do have them tend to charge for them. teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-81849201526402181612018-11-06T14:08:06.904-08:002018-11-06T14:08:06.904-08:00Must be Pen Day in the Typosphere! Honestly can...Must be Pen Day in the Typosphere! Honestly can't imagine spending much more than 99 cents for a plastic bag full of pens and trusting my instincts on seeing something interesting inside. Could be my love of the pleasant surprises like a nice Koh-i-Noor or Staedtler or the occasional vintage fountain pen, or some sort of mental block. :DTedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-12035201242833776602018-11-06T11:53:37.198-08:002018-11-06T11:53:37.198-08:00Hi JVC! Yep, the TWSBI fountain pens are well rega...Hi JVC! Yep, the TWSBI fountain pens are well regarded, I’ve read, but this ballpoint was a disappointment, to say the least. Check out the Rotring 600 or 800. They’re like the Volkswagen Beetle of mechanical pencils. <br /><br />As for cheap ballpoint pens, nothing beats a BIC. The Cristal model is what put that company on the map. I have one within arm’s reach on my desk at work, for those times when my more expensive pens begin playing up. teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373508591984404978.post-19627810264168788082018-11-06T04:59:47.726-08:002018-11-06T04:59:47.726-08:00Nice review. I've been using a TWSBI clear &qu...Nice review. I've been using a TWSBI clear "demonstrator" fountain pen for over a year, and it's proven to be the nicest fountain pen in my collection. I like the huge in-body ink reservoir and the use of bottled inks. But I've never tried the ballpoint. I also have a weakness for those technical mechanical pencils.<br /><br />BTW, I just "finished" a Bic Cristal 1.0mm blue pen. Had it from day one, used it for almost two years, it never got stolen, lost or broke. Worked well down to the last drop of ink. I have newfound respect for these "cheap" pens.Joe Van Cleavenoreply@blogger.com