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CrazyDuchess · 21/04/2016 21:01

A number of us here have a love of pen porn and wanted to know if there was a grubby little corner you could stick us into??

And if MN wanted to create special personalised pens for us as well we will love you forever...

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Sgtmajormummy · 28/05/2016 22:07

New entry to DH's collection. He's been praising it for quality, performance and price so I thought I'd show it to the Pensexuals!

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SoupDragon · 29/05/2016 09:28

I'm not a fan of Lamy pens, I dislike the clunky look. I have a Rotring Art Pen with an extra fine nib. I like the ribbed grip and the tapering elegant barrel. It's a shame it is a functional black plastic though.

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BrendaFurlong · 29/05/2016 21:57

Today I went to The Works and Paperchase and have a nice little haul of notecards, journals, sticky notes, notebooks and coordinating washi tapes. That was being really restrained. Really regretting one thing I put back on the shelves.

WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeG0es · 29/05/2016 22:45

I've got a Lamy and love it, so smooth and I like the feel of it in my hand too.

MyUsernameDoesntHaveNumbers · 04/06/2016 10:34

I have just taken delivery of my latest cult pens haul, which includes .....
Lihit lab twist ring notebook, fantastic for keeping notes organised and lovey to write on with a fountain pen.
J.herbin ink cartridges in Gris Nuage and Vert Empire. The grey is soooooooooooo light I really wouldn't recommend at all, very disappointed with it. The green is a sort of grey-green and is nice but the hunt for a gorgeous everyday ink continues!!!!
Platinum plainer fountain pen in green , this is lovely and very cheap so perfect for the office. Smile
Does anyone know of a good dark grey ink?

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 04/06/2016 10:39

The Parker repair people could fix my Rialto Sad I might try gluing it, but I'm going to get a new everyday pen (I suppose that's the one good thing!).

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 04/06/2016 10:40

*couldn't fix...

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CrazyDuchess · 04/06/2016 10:41

Picture please myusername xx

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MyUsernameDoesntHaveNumbers · 04/06/2016 10:45

Will do, off to take DC to gymnastics.
Will be back soon.

MyUsernameDoesntHaveNumbers · 04/06/2016 12:48

Pictures attached of the ink colours and new everyday pen.
Pen is nice for the money and has a fine nib and metal body and is a gorgeous green colour.

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CrazyDuchess · 04/06/2016 12:52

Oh wow - they grey is gorgeous!!

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MyUsernameDoesntHaveNumbers · 04/06/2016 18:47

Really Crazyduchess? I think it is too pale but perhaps my eyesight is going!!! Grin
Does anyone know of any darker grey inks?

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CrazyDuchess · 04/06/2016 19:32

I really like it - it could pooibly be darker but I very much like it :)

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Knightjam · 06/06/2016 13:23

I brought a pack of Swanneck left handed pens on amazon, as i was recommended by a friend to see if it helps my son with his handwriting, I was impressed with the results.

Nice addition to my sons pencil case.

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Rainbowshine · 06/06/2016 13:26

Hello can I join in? I have finally managed to RTFT! 21 pages, come on MNHQ!

Someone asked earlier about arc notebooks from Staples (sorry I couldn't remember your name!). I have one and I love it. I have the red leather cover, and may have accidentally spent £50 on extra bits for it (to do lists, dividers, spare paper, plastic wallets). I also got the hole punch so I can add in my own printed documents.

I also love Papermate biros, Sharpies and highlighters. Or any stationery, to be honest!

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CrazyDuchess · 06/06/2016 17:39

All are welcome - no dramas here Grin

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JemTheAngel · 06/06/2016 22:15

Hi all. I've got a lovely new fountain pen coming for my birthday and I'm looking for ink recommendations.

I've already got the cult pens deep dark orange in my orange lamy pen and I love it. Not sure what else to go for - tried a teal colour (schubert) and the grey glittery inks - both diamine - but didn't love them. I'm considering deep dark purple - purple and orange are my two favourite colours. Or would I be better with something more simple? Anyone of you stationery lovers have anything you love that you want to recommend?

MyUsernameDoesntHaveNumbers · 07/06/2016 16:52

I have the deep dark purple!! Will post pictures

MyUsernameDoesntHaveNumbers · 07/06/2016 17:08

Didn't think that I liked it but I think that I do now!
The blue-black is very dark though.

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CrazyDuchess · 07/06/2016 17:32

Ooohhhhhh that's nice!!+

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underrugsswept · 08/06/2016 09:15

I need to buy this don't I? It's so simple but so lurrrverly...

www.cultpens.com/i/q/EM26354/em-potbelly-pen-pot

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 08/06/2016 09:18

That is nice, it just looks so smooth.

underrugsswept · 08/06/2016 09:20

Also - my old Parker pen is not getting on well with my diamine ink. The sparkly bits seem to clog up the nib. I'm thinking of investing in a Lamy Safari instead; what nib size should I go for? I don't want to suffer scratchy-pen-patchy-writing-syndrome again, it makes me sad!

underrugsswept · 08/06/2016 09:21

That's exactly what I was thinking, Polka. I think I just want to sit and stroke it lovingly.

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CrazyDuchess · 08/06/2016 10:35

Yes Yes Under - I grant you permission to buy... nay I INSIST you buy and make your pens very happy!

Sorry I cant help re. pens and inks.... someone more knowledgeable will be along soon!!

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