A Japanese Pen Maker Anticipated the Fountain-Pen Renaissance
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#2I bought a pack of fountain pens last year. Plastic, so cheap feel in many ways. Though, it has been a long time since I used a pen that wasn't plastic. The few gimmick wooden ones actually feel more cheap.
A "plus" for these, they are easily refillable and use the same ink as the "parallel" pens that are fun for calligraphy.
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#3Article title: "How a Japanese Pen Maker Anticipated the Writing-Tool Renaissance"
Edit: Thanks for updating!
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#4> “You can feel something when you hold a Nakaya that’s different from all other pens”
Yes, it's the money draining out of your pocket.
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#5I bought a pack of fountain pens last year. Plastic, so cheap feel in many ways. Though, it has been a long time since I used a pen that wasn't plastic. The few gimmick wooden ones actually feel more cheap. A "plus" for these, they are easily refillable and use the same ink as the "parallel" pens that are fun for calligraphy. link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058NN9FC
> I bought a pack
There's your problem right there. You can get very high quality fountain pens for a LOT less than the $5k that a Nakaya pen costs. But they aren't sold in packs.
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#6I enjoy a good fountain pen.
If you are interested in an inexpensive practical fountain pen, you should look into the Lamy Safari. It is easy to maintain, writes smoothly, and feels good in the hand. It is my every day pen.
Quick drying "document" inks are also good for everyday use. They don't fade or smear.
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#7Article title: "How a Japanese Pen Maker Anticipated the Writing-Tool Renaissance" Edit: Thanks for updating!
Thanks! We updated it from “Fountain Pens”, which is just on the spare side.
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#8Veblen goods. Nothing new here.
Re: A Japanese Pen Maker Anticipated the Fountain-Pen Renaissance
#9I bought a pack of fountain pens last year. Plastic, so cheap feel in many ways. Though, it has been a long time since I used a pen that wasn't plastic. The few gimmick wooden ones actually feel more cheap. A "plus" for these, they are easily refillable and use the same ink as the "parallel" pens that are fun for calligraphy. link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058NN9FC
> I bought a pack There's your problem right there. You can get very high quality fountain pens for a LOT less than the $5k that a Nakaya pen costs. But they aren't sold in packs.
Apologies for not making it clear, the pens I have are quite nice to write with. I recommend them quite heavily for anyone that does not care for standard pens you get most anywhere else.
Are there easy to get high quality pens elsewise? Probably. But these really are good entry level pens that give me delight to use.
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#10Article title: "How a Japanese Pen Maker Anticipated the Writing-Tool Renaissance" Edit: Thanks for updating!
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