I got a fine nib and its sort of a matte black color. 

Well I went to a stationary/bookstore and found a corner with watermans/parkers/lamys/pelicanos/some other brands and got myself a lamy safari so that I can start practicing my penmanship :P. All in all, it cost about ~45 dollars for the pen + 2 ink packets (10 ink cartridges). I think I'll...

Quote: Wow now I want a vintage pen lol.

Quote: wow talk about long lasting. Is ink/nib a big factor at this point? Or should I worry about that later?

Quote: Is that a challenge? o.O   Haha ok thanks for the advice. I like the Parker 51 but I think right now I am debating between the TWSBI, the Pelikan pelikano, and the Lamy. Dunno tho. We'll see whats available (if at all) at the stationary place when I go next week.

By the way, are FPs practical for note taking during lectures and such? If so, what kind of paper/notebook is best?

Quote: I hope to be in the somewhat near future :)

Quote: Lol considering that I've never formally learnt cursive and my handwriting in general is just a little above average, I think I will spare the internet of my handwriting

Quote: damn this is exciting lol. i can see myself wasting too much time (and possibly money) on this in the future lol. 

Quote: Ah $40 is nothing compared to all the other stuff on this website :D. I'll see what I can find next time I go to a stationary. Also, could you recommend any other sites for more information? AKA for care, penmanship, ink, etc.?

Quote: Ah okay. Hmm since I'm in korea for the summer maybe i can find some good ones from Japan here?

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