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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: A little light at a difficult time.

« on: March 31, 2020, 01:05:49 PM »

Hi David,

I thought I may have posted it a little late to arrive in time.  Crazy thing is, my son who has the same birthday (that’s how I remembered) and lives a few streets away from me didn’t get his birthday cards from me as we when into lockdown the day before.

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: A little light at a difficult time.

« on: March 27, 2020, 02:39:35 AM »

Hello David,

A few days late, but Happy Birthday.  So pleased your received your card.  Hope you have a lovely birthday.

Regards

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Angle of pen to paper

« on: May 03, 2019, 11:04:35 AM »

@Empty_of_Clouds

It is always a pleasure to put a smile on someone face, so glad you like the card. 

Regards

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Newbie Calligraphy Milestone. Or, Honoring The Humble Potato

« on: April 03, 2019, 03:06:54 AM »

@KacyBG

Looks like that potato served you well.  I didn't know you could use them to clean nibs, I might give that a try.

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Writing surface preference

« on: March 26, 2019, 06:02:49 AM »

I think this would be down to personal preference.

I use my dining table and my paper is flat, I did try with an angled drawing board, but preferred to be flat. 

I have found with calligraphy that nothing is one size fits all, it a matter of trial and error, findng what suits you best.

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Angle of pen to paper

« on: March 25, 2019, 03:04:35 PM »

@Empty_of_Clouds

Happy Belated Birthday

I don't know which is worse, you getting no cards or you thinking at 54 your irrelevant.  I would also love to send you a belated card, please dm me, and next year I will make sure you receive at least one card, I can't forget the date as this is also my sons birthday.

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Help finding nibs

« on: March 23, 2019, 04:59:10 AM »

@KacyBG

Yes, apparently so, all buried in Birmingham (UK).  I am still looking hoping to find a box, or I may get lucky again and find some in a mixed bag.

I'm also looking for the William Mitchell #0514, which Andrew suggested, there are a few mixed bags on EBay at the moment which I may buy, just to try our different nibs.

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Help finding nibs

« on: March 22, 2019, 11:42:00 AM »

@AAAndrew

Yes, you are so right, I find myself looking and buying things I don't necessarily need, but can't resist as they look so nice, although I have said I won't collect thing I can't use sadly this went by the by months ago.

What a gem of a bag you got, I suppose it a one time only find.

I have looked for the nib you suggested noting available yet, but I'm sure some will turn up.  I'm not holding out much hope for the Queen nib, I checked the history Hinks Wells and Co, and that nib is older than me.

Apparently, when the company closed they threw millions of nibs in to landfill, I may have to get my shovel out lol.

I also looked at you website, very interesting, some fascinating facts on there.

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Help finding nibs

« on: March 21, 2019, 06:40:10 AM »

Thank you Andrew, I will have a look for them.  I tend to stick to what I know will work for me, but getting a mixed bag of nibs has broadened my horizons and I want to try with different nibs.


Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Help finding nibs

« on: March 20, 2019, 03:14:02 PM »

@AAAndrew

I have attached a photo of the nib, albeit not a very good one.

I have scoured the Internet and have come up with nothing, but I am hoping I can find some, it's a very nice nib.

Regards

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Help finding nibs

« on: March 19, 2019, 06:56:29 AM »

Thanks @KacyBG

I was given a bag of old nibs and this on was among them and I really like it.

If on my seach I come across The Queen nib you're looking for I will let you know.

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Help finding nibs

« on: March 18, 2019, 10:31:34 AM »

Can anyone help with finding a certain nib.

It's a Hink and Wells Co nib.  Queen Pen 2586. I have searched but I can't find any.  I know there are a few nib collectors here and was hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction.

I have attached a photo of the box, I would really appreciate any help finding some.

Thanks

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Hand carved pen holder

« on: March 14, 2019, 07:48:14 AM »

@NevadaDeb

Oh Debi you do make me laugh, you photo really tickled me.  The pen holder is brilliant, what a great idea even if it is the weirdest thing I have seen at least it is unique.  I may try that to get the shape I need.

On a seperate note, I watched the video yesterday of Chris fixing your pen was good to see it being done, the end result is brilliant, that guy is a genius.

Take care

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Hand carved pen holder

« on: March 13, 2019, 04:12:53 PM »

@mikecharli

The wood dimensions I used were a little small, 16mm x 16mm x120

The length was fine, but I would definitely use a wider piece next time, say 20mm x20mm, leaving room for error.

The pen was made on a whim really, I was bored so tried it, next time I would do a little more prep
and research.

Good luck and please post if you make one.

Diane

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Hand carved pen holder

« on: March 13, 2019, 10:16:49 AM »

@darrin1200

The video is very helpful, I have watched it several times.

Your pens are amazing.


Diane

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