[Silent One]

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Nib would be fine. Color black. There's only four colors I think.
All japanese nibs are finer than the western nibs. Their F is like an EF.
 
Yeah, there's always a risk it might get stolen, especially the good looking ones or brighter colors...be careful.

 
I rarely lose or misplace stuff of value. It's the whole Sitting-reading-writing-chatting cafe side while the pen is on the table. On those shifty eyes in the background 

. I suppose some folks are just looking with interest. And then others are looking... 

 for opportunity.
 
 
Yes, you've seen 'em before but we gonna make your night anyway. 

 

 

[proton007]

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I rarely lose or misplace stuff of value. It's the whole Sitting-reading-writing-chatting cafe side while the pen is on the table. On those shifty eyes in the background 

. I suppose some folks are just looking with interest. And then others are looking... 

 for opportunity.
 
 
Yes, you've seen 'em before but we gonna make your night anyway. 

 

 
Well, actually you made my day.
But the Falcon is always a pleasure to look at

 
The shifty eyes I guess are more curious than sinister. You don't see people use fountain pens anymore, a lot probably wouldn't even know what it is.
And the open nibbed pens are pretty flashy, unlike the hooded nibs.

 

[Tsujigiri]

Here are some of my favorite FP's:
 
 

 
Left to Right: Montblanc 149, Pelikan m1000, Pilot Custom 823, Platinum President, Sailor 1911 Midsize, Sailor 1911 Sterling Silver, Pilot Myu 701, Lamy 2000, Waterman 52, Pelikan m205 Demonstrator.

 

[Silent One]

Very nice, Tsujigiri!

 

[attika89]

Those are some great pens Tsujigiri!

 

[EmptyTalk]

Tsujigiri:
 
1) where did you get that pen case? (2) nice pen collection! (3) do you have a Nakaya pen?

 

[Tsujigiri]

Thanks guys!
 
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Tsujigiri:
 
1) where did you get that pen case? (2) nice pen collection! (3) do you have a Nakaya pen?

1. It's this Levenger one with the dark cherry finish: http://www.levenger.com/Pens---Refills-8/Pen-Cases---Stands-92/Point-of-View-Pen-Case-961.aspx
     They used to also have some great quality leather pen cases at reasonable prices, but unfortunately it seems that they don't have those anymore.
2. Thanks!
3. Unfortunately I do not. I was considering getting an urushi lacquered pen the last time I went to Japan, but I'm a sucker for integrated fillers so I ended up with the Custom 823. Also I don't put that many scratches on my pens, so the extra durability of the urushi finish might not be worth the cost for me. They certainly are fine pens, though... Those red lacquer ones look particularly nice and distinctive.

 

[Silent One]

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1. It's this Levenger one with the dark cherry finish: http://www.levenger.com/Pens---Refills-8/Pen-Cases---Stands-92/Point-of-View-Pen-Case-961.aspx
     They used to also have some great quality leather pen cases at reasonable prices, but unfortunately it seems that they don't have those anymore.
2. Thanks!
3. Unfortunately I do not. I was considering getting an urushi lacquered pen the last time I went to Japan, but I'm a sucker for integrated fillers so I ended up with the Custom 823. Also I don't put that many scratches on my pens, so the extra durability of the urushi finish might not be worth the cost for me. They certainly are fine pens, though... Those red lacquer ones look particularly nice and distinctive.

 
Whenever I make it to Japan, I'm bringing back pencils, pens and cases. Well, would likely limit quantity for quality and just bring back a beautiful pen; case.

 

[Tsujigiri]

As I think I mentioned to someone else before, the flea markets are well worth checking out if you ever go to Japan. Some of the sellers have large boxes full of Japanese "pocket pens" from the 80's that are in very useable condition. The last time I went, I picked up 4 Japanese pens from a flea market for 3600 yen. All of them had solid gold nibs (one had an interesting white gold nib) and worked after some cleaning.
 
They certainly do have a lot of great pencils that they only release on the domestic market, too.

The ones on the right are Japanese-made. Starting with the orange one: Zebra 2-tect, Pentel Sharp Kerry, Uni Shift Pipe, Uni Kuru Toga HG, Ohto Super Promecha, Staedtler REG, Rotring 600, Pilot Automac.

 

[proton007]

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Here are some of my favorite FP's:
 
 

 
Left to Right: Montblanc 149, Pelikan m1000, Pilot Custom 823, Platinum President, Sailor 1911 Midsize, Sailor 1911 Sterling Silver, Pilot Myu 701, Lamy 2000, Waterman 52, Pelikan m205 Demonstrator.

 
Wow..great collection. 

 

[Silent One]

And inspiration. If we're not hooked by now, then... 

 

[proton007]

Got my Falcon Today. God its beautiful.
And the Iroshizuku is the best ink bottle I've seen.

 

[Silent One]

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Got my Falcon Today. God its beautiful.
And the Iroshizuku is the best ink bottle I've seen.

 
What colour Falcon and what colour ink? The bottles remind me of Perfume bottles.

 

[Tsujigiri]

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Got my Falcon Today. God its beautiful.
And the Iroshizuku is the best ink bottle I've seen.

Congrats! I have to agree with you about the Iroshizuku bottles. The only other contender I can think of is J. Herbin, and the Iroshizuku series outshines them for me.

 

[Silent One]

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Congrats! I have to agree with you about the Iroshizuku bottles. The only other contender I can think of is J. Herbin, and the Iroshizuku series outshines them for me.

 
I'm with you 

on that one... simply gorgeous! Can't wait for proton007 to post - we... are... curious.