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Tools & Supplies / Re: Bullet proof paper

« on: February 28, 2017, 12:37:15 PM »

The Rivoli stationery is less expensive (and available in larger quantities, too) if you buy it from here:

https://rsvp-berlin.de/en/online-shop/53/rivoli_papier_karten_huellen

I'm guessing as well that the 19% VAT that Europeans pay will fall off (or at least cover the cost of shipping) if you have your order shipped to the US.


Update:   1 A4 Envelope + 5 A4 sheets of paper (Rivoli) will cost you about $2.00 from RSVP Berlin when you buy in bulk, whereas the same set will cost you $5.46 if you buy from the UK Dealer.   This includes shipping to the US.



Krapprot

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Tools & Supplies / Re: My Favorite Nibs for Pointed Pen

« on: February 18, 2017, 07:25:11 PM »

Is anyone familiar with the vintage No. 29 "Lance" nib by Gilbert & Blanzy-Poure?  There was a box of them sitting on eBay for awhile that I impulsively grabbed a few days ago.  I really should've asked around first before grabbing it.  Has anyone used this nib?  Good, bad, mediocre?  Comparisons?

K

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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / Re: Curious about Plume Gauloise No. 750 EF

« on: February 18, 2017, 06:54:59 PM »

One of these days I want to compile a list of standard names for shapes. Some already have names, like the falcon and spoon nibs, but most are variations on some generic shape. I'd be curious to know if some of these already have names in calligraphy circles. I don't want to re-invent the wheel.

Andrew, please DO.   I manage my nibs via a spreadsheet and have no type or style by which to refer to many of them other than "Long & Lean" as described on the IAMPETH site, and that category encompasses way too many styles of nibs.   Let me know when you tackle this.   There needs to be some kind of universal nib nomenclature.


Krapprot

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Nib Tuning and quality control

« on: February 03, 2017, 07:52:29 PM »

Thanks for the info, @schin.   I'm going to set aside the old 303s I've got and not bother to even touch them until I've developed enough skill to justify using any of them.    At this point, I'm still a long way off.

Cheers,



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Tools & Supplies / Re: Nib Tuning and quality control

« on: February 03, 2017, 05:42:18 PM »

@schin

How would you say the vintage 303s compare to the quality of this new batch of 303s?



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Tools & Supplies / Re: Sailor Kiwaguro Nano Carbon Ink

« on: February 02, 2017, 06:50:26 PM »

@Salman,

Terrific.   I feel like I've been going through more ink with this stuff and that would explain why.   I'll have to decant some and thin it, rather than dipping directly from the bottle itself.   That's a great thing to know now, and not 3 bottles from now.

Thanks.


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Tools & Supplies / Re: Sailor Kiwaguro Nano Carbon Ink

« on: February 02, 2017, 06:04:25 PM »

Salman:

Thanks for the in-depth explanation.   I didn't realize how Iron Gall inks were made, nor how they work.

My concern wasn't so much about the Kiwa-Guro hurting my nibs as much as it was a concern that it could be a sub-standard ink for dip pens and far better suited for fountain pens.

Thanks for all of the info.


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Tools & Supplies / Re: Sailor Kiwaguro Nano Carbon Ink

« on: February 02, 2017, 04:17:58 AM »

Prasad:

Thanks for the info.   I love the ink and am glad to hear there's no downside (except maybe cost) to going with the Kiwa-Guro as my default black, at least for the time being.  I'm sorry to hear it's so outrageously expensive in India.   Here in the US, you can get it shipped to your doorstep for about $17.30 / 50ml, nearly 1/3 the cost of what you have to pay over there.


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Tools & Supplies / Sailor Kiwaguro Nano Carbon Ink

« on: February 02, 2017, 01:43:12 AM »

I purchased a few bottles of Sailor's Kiwa-Guro Nano Carbon Ink and absolutely love the stuff in my fountain pens.   I'm curious though if there's a downside to using an ink like this for dip pens?   How well does this ink work relative to the Iron Gall and Oak Gall inks that so many calligraphers use?   

Anyone?




K

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Lenox Army Pen No. 11

« on: January 31, 2017, 04:39:06 PM »

Andrew,

It's all good.


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Tools & Supplies / Re: Lenox Army Pen No. 11

« on: January 31, 2017, 11:29:01 AM »

Andrew:

Here you go.


K

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Walnut Ink just arrived

« on: January 31, 2017, 11:01:14 AM »

I was trepidatious at first, but they've turned out to be just perfect.

Andrew,

Did you feel the need to add any gum arabic to yours?


K

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Lenox Army Pen No. 11

« on: January 30, 2017, 11:06:32 PM »

Andrew,

You're most welcome.   I'm thrilled to have learned so much about this nib and its history due to your generous time and superlative research efforts.

I just checked the back of the box and it's simply stamped:   Made in Korea

OK.   Maybe not.   

The bottom of the box has nothing on it except a blank piece of purplish backing paper.   My guess in that the strip label that covers the top of the box also had info that wrapped around the back, but unfortunately that part of the label was gone by the time the box ended up with me. 

I'll gladly take a photo if you'd like, but there's nothing printed there whatsoever.

Thanks again,


K

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Walnut Ink just arrived

« on: January 30, 2017, 06:18:57 PM »

That's great to hear.   Coincidentally, I received a bag of Walnut Ink granules today that I've been awaiting.  After reading your post, I'm looking forward to trying this ink out.   

Post some pics of your progress, would ya?


K

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Tools & Supplies / Re: What color inks do you avoid?

« on: January 29, 2017, 08:17:24 PM »

I'm maxed out on ink at this point, but that looks wonderful for Valentine's cards.   I'm sure it'll be a hit.  It's not my kind of red though.   I do think we're on the same page with how we both respond to reds.  Yes, it's a color that signifies love.   It's also reminiscent of ambulances, fire trucks, emergencies, stop lights, prostitutes, clown makeup and crime scenes.

This, however, is an outrageously good red:



Direct Sun by Robert Oster



K