Left hand Lamy Safari Vista alongside a travelers company notebook in basic brown leather.

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    1 year ago

    Wow, that’s pretty. I’ve been flirting with the idea of buying a fountain pen but I found the good ones expensive considering I rarely even write on paper anymore.

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      1 year ago

      Honestly if you’re just looking to dip your toes in without breaking the bank look into something made by jinhao. Basically all of them are sub 5 dollars and are good enough to try the hobby out, worst case you’re out a latte.

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    1 year ago

    Oh, the Vista! Rather than be lured by the many colors of the safari, you have sought out the clarity of the clear. Great choice! Welcome to fountain pens!

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    1 year ago

    Nice, I’m using my lammy today. I’d like to get one with a slightly flat tip so I can write with some slighly more interesting calligraphy. I’ll have to research what to get

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    1 year ago

    Neat! I have a couple of Vistas, a Safari, and an Al-Star with nibs from EF to B. Solid pens and iconic design.

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    1 year ago

    What’s the dimensions of the notebook? The picture makes it look long and narrow. At a guess I would say 4x11 or a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet folded in half.

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      It’s 9x5 so yeah it’s a little more narrow then usual. Makes it easier to find room to keep it in my bag.

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      1 year ago

      Not the book, the nib on the pen. I imagine it’s ground to accommodate the “hook” that many lefties do to avoid smearing fountain pen ink.