[tnmike1]

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Originally Posted by Zodduska /img/forum/go_quote.gif Private Reserve Ink I like the Private Reserve American Blue.

many thanks for the link. Even found a dealer a few miles from me here in Knoxville. Greatly appreciated.

 

[leftnose]

I've had this for about a month now but I'm finally getting around to snapping a few pics. This is the newest addition to the collection.

Omas Bologna Pearl Blue with Fine Nib.

The color really is quite a subtle pearl blue that's hard to capture with incandescent lighting and flash photography.

I like this pen a lot but the fact that it has a Bock nib shows. It's a very German, stiff feel. Not at all Italian. It's a true fine though. I don't mind the slightly out of character nib though as I tend to do better with stiffer nibs. Also, given the size of the pen, the nib might be slightly undersized but, again, I like this as I do better with a low grip.

I'm quite pleased with it.

 

[tnmike1]

Looking for a purple or purple/red ink for use in stub-nibbed or italic pens with good shading. So far hae tried Noodler's Concord Grape, PR Tanzanite and PR Arabian Rose. Arabian Rose seems to shade the best but wondering what else is out there.

 

[Zodduska]

Beautiful Omas leftnose! The color looks fantastic.

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Originally Posted by tnmike1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looking for a purple or purple/red ink for use in stub-nibbed or italic pens with good shading. So far hae tried Noodler's Concord Grape, PR Tanzanite and PR Arabian Rose. Arabian Rose seems to shade the best but wondering what else is out there.

I've been keeping an eye out for a good purple myself but haven't really tried any yet, however Noodler's is working on a new (maybe limited) bulletproof purple by popular demand that may be worth a look: Lobbying for new Noodler's bulletproof purple! - The Fountain Pen Network

 

[tnmike1]

yeah, I'm on that site too. But nowusing mainly vintage pens and they seem to love the Private Reserve items or Waterman's. Still, wondering too what the new Noodler's may be like. My vote went in a week or so ago for the new purple

 

[Ub3rMario]

Anyone recommend a nice but not too pricey ballpoint? I'm tired of using bics and such or all these ones with rubber crap on them. Lol.

I want a nice looking one that writes well!

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by Ub3rMario /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anyone recommend a nice but not too pricey ballpoint? I'm tired of using bics and such or all these ones with rubber crap on them. Lol. I want a nice looking one that writes well!

How much is not too pricey?

 

[Zodduska]

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Originally Posted by Ub3rMario /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anyone recommend a nice but not too pricey ballpoint? I'm tired of using bics and such or all these ones with rubber crap on them. Lol. I want a nice looking one that writes well!

If it doesn't have to be ballpoint specifically--I have a Pilot Knight rollerball which I am quite fond of for when I need an alternative to fountain pens, they are about $40 at office depot and use the Pilot G2 refills.

 

[Ub3rMario]

Well i'm thinking 20-40 dollars. Preferably between 20 & 30

 

[kwkarth]

Ever consider a Fisher SpacePen?
FisherSpacePenStore.com offers genuine Fisher space pens and LED penlights - Fisher Space Pens

 

[Ub3rMario]

those look pretty cool...but are refills accessible other than online?

 

[leftnose]

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Originally Posted by Ub3rMario /img/forum/go_quote.gif those look pretty cool...but are refills accessible other than online?

Office Depot makes their own refills for it that I've seen in their stores.

Office Depot Brand Fisher Ballpoint Pen Refills Medium Point 1 0 mm Black Pack Of 2 by Office Depot

Not sure how it compares to the original, though.

 

[jonathanjong]

Is that a moleskine, leftnose?

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by Ub3rMario /img/forum/go_quote.gif those look pretty cool...but are refills accessible other than online?

Fisher Space Pen refills are widely distributed, and available at most office supply stores. Because of the uniqueness of their refill, it may take you years to use one up.

 

[leftnose]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is that a moleskine, leftnose?

Nope, it's Rhodia tablet, R18200.

Rhodia Stationery