tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post3417346715461455991..comments2024-03-25T08:42:25.940+01:00Comments on Retro Tech Geneva: Speaking of Script: Fountain pens (and that scratchy kid stuff)Adwoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-91668893939428292192011-02-08T19:56:30.688+01:002011-02-08T19:56:30.688+01:00Adwoa, believe me, the decline in quality (especia...Adwoa, believe me, the decline in quality (especially in what pertains to nibs and feeders) is considerable, even in some of the most expensive pen lines. But then, the apex of the development of fountain pens was reached more than half a century ago… On average, the nibs fitted to many vintage pens were much better also (simply because gold was preferred over steel). People could also buy lots R. Vieirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082350013226061416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-29351164651890300492011-02-08T16:27:37.491+01:002011-02-08T16:27:37.491+01:00Don't worry Ruy, I'm done buying all the n...Don't worry Ruy, I'm done buying all the new fountain pens I wanted. *Mentally checks wishlist* ... yes, pretty much. I think there are two main arguments in favor of buying vintage/ used fountain pens: 1) it's more friendly to the environment, and 2) more history thus more character.<br /><br />I agree with the first wholeheartedly, but the second, which is your argument, is hardly Adwoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-44241802864168951452011-02-08T15:59:15.857+01:002011-02-08T15:59:15.857+01:00Adwoa: Lamy pens are great for everyday use. They ...Adwoa: Lamy pens are great for everyday use. They forgive our faults and behave like Panzers, epitomizing their sound German build quality :) <br /><br />As for the 2000, LFP is right: it is such a great pen that noboby in the company thought about "updating" it, being such a happy mix of Lamy's usual quality materials and beautiful, timeless design, made to last a lifetime. I thinkR. Vieirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082350013226061416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-51515144181246078582011-02-07T22:24:43.697+01:002011-02-07T22:24:43.697+01:00speculator: I still need to read up on Waterman, b...speculator: I still need to read up on Waterman, but I have heard good things about their pens. I am smitten by the ultra-sleek Waterman Carene - what a looker! I do wish they had a piston-filling model, though. Now I'm looking forward to my next trip to France so I can hunt for Waterman bargains.<br /><br />Ruy - I like colorful inks, and I have quite a few Diamine bottles to go through, so Adwoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-82049051879981702272011-02-07T19:32:51.449+01:002011-02-07T19:32:51.449+01:00Look at all those Lamys! I love it! And I really...Look at all those Lamys! I love it! And I really like that typeface...<br /><br />My first decent fountain pen was a basic Waterman cartridge pen I bought in France--just a steel-nibbed school model that doesn't exist on this side of the pond, but a great fountain pen start. I'll always have a soft spot for them as a result.<br /><br />My very favorite pen, though, is a Lamy 2000. Elizabeth H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09161162407130146871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-21816812061219363962011-02-07T17:04:43.762+01:002011-02-07T17:04:43.762+01:00Yes, but Waterman was originally a US-based compan...Yes, but Waterman was originally a US-based company. <br />Here's an abridged history of Waterman: <br />http://www.rickconner.net/penoply/wa.0.html<br />Waterman inks are much better than Pelikan's, but if you plan to put a pen aside for a while after using it with Waterman ink, please make sure you flush it well, for otherwise it will stick to the feeder section (this can be remedied, R. Vieirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082350013226061416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-66000615391666334102011-02-07T03:02:04.365+01:002011-02-07T03:02:04.365+01:00Yes, indeed, typewriters and handwriting tools co-...Yes, indeed, typewriters and handwriting tools co-exist just fine. These are instruments for recording thoughts. <br />Perhaps it's my French background- but I've always been a big Waterman fan. These are very easy to find in and around Paris- even in those <i>bureaux de tabac,</i> that are in all the neighborhoods. My favorite model is the Lauréat (it appears a lot in my blog), as well speculatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726065482584166028noreply@blogger.com