Incoming Sailor 1911

[Kydreams]

I thought you all were trouble makers when I joined and found myself going from browsing to owning a Rolex a few weeks later. Then I stumbled across the writing instruments section. You all are terrible...lol. My blue Sailor 1911 was delivered yesterday. Thanks for giving me another hobby.

[blue16613]

Ha, ha!
Welcome and congrats on a really beautiful pen. You'll enjoy it.....and get more!

[Kydreams]

Haven't even inked this one yet and already looking for more lol. I guess its true what my grandmother told me... "Little boys never grow up, they just get more expensive toys."

[jar]

Hint:

[Kydreams]

[QUOTE=jar;7510358]Hint:


Very nice collection.

[blue16613]

I realize it's probably a 4-5 hour drive but you might want to look into coming up to the Chicago Pen Show next month. It's a huge show. The most admired and knowledge people in the world of pens are all there to meet, talk to and make deals on all kinds of pens. You'd not be disappointed!

[Formulansx]

I predict another incoming thread in less than a month. There's no escape now, you're hooked

[Kydreams]

Originally Posted by Formulansx

I predict another incoming thread in less than a month. There's no escape now, you're hooked

LOL you may be right.

[Kydreams]

Originally Posted by blue16613

I realize it's probably a 4-5 hour drive but you might want to look into coming up to the Chicago Pen Show next month. It's a huge show. The most admired and knowledge people in the world of pens are all there to meet, talk to and make deals on all kinds of pens. You'd not be disappointed!

My car club is in Peoria I may have to check the show out.

[blue16613]

Originally Posted by Kydreams

My car club is in Peoria I may have to check the show out.

Cool!
See you there!
http://www.chicagopenshow.com

[Formulansx]

Originally Posted by Kydreams

My car club is in Peoria I may have to check the show out.

Ok you said car club. What sort of car club are we talking about?

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Kydreams

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You won't regret it. And your Pilot is a gorgeous 1st FP! You have started with a leap!

You will meet some of the finest and most generous people in this hobby! In that group are folks like Jim (AKA Jar) that have knowledge beyond anything I have garnered in my 30 years of collecting! And are more than willing to share and invest their time in us. IMO, Jim is one of the crown jewels of all the FP forums. FPN, FP Geeks, and here on TRF.


Welcome to our world!

[Rafael M]

Nice first pen. Sailor's are great!
Congrats!
Ralph

[Kydreams]

What pen would you all recommend with an italic nib?

[jar]

Originally Posted by Kydreams

What pen would you all recommend with an italic nib?

Patience first.

There are many kinds of italic nibs.

There are Crisp Italics, very flat and with sharp corners. They give the greatest line variation but must be used slowly and carefully to keep the nib flat on the paper. Very light hand absolutely necessary.

Then there are cursive italics. They have the corners slightly rounded to keep from catching the paper. They allow faster writing but also give less variation.

There are stub nibs with the corners rounded even more. They are the most forgiving but give the least variation. Montblanc "B" and wider nibs are all stubs.

Finally there are the oblique italic nibs. Look down at your toes. Oblique nibs are angled like you feet and even described as right foot or left foot. They work well if you hold your paper at a heavy angle or for certain German scripts.

Most makers offer italics but often you must special order them.

The route I suggest once you get an idea of what you want is to get a fountain pen with a "B" or wider nib and then have one of the nib smiths turn it into an italic. Places I'd recommend in a heartbeat are:

IndyPenDance: taught by Richard Binder
Pendamonium: the lady that did the Sheaffer factory stubs, maybe the finest pens ever made, on board.
Classic Pens/nibs.com: currently most modifications are done by someone taught by John Mottishaw.

The important things is to have a personal discussion with which ever you choose and answer the questions they ask before even picking out a pen. Then listen to their recommendations. If there is a pen that you like and they do not sell it, ask if there are any issues that might be faced.

[Kydreams]

Jar thank you very much my Sailor has a broad nib and I got it from Classic pens. Ill inquire about a cursive italic nib at classic pens. Thank you kindly sir.

[daveo5]

Great pens by a great manufacturer.