Just plain dirty? That never occured to me. I suppose I could wash them before trying anything else. Warm water and what, dish detergent?
I'm using a Lamy Safari and Noodler's Beaver ink right now. A fantastic ink and a nice little pen for the price, and one I don't mind putting in my jeans pocket to knock around with.
Next pen will be more pricey. Also, not thin plastic/celluloid. I was handling some of the lower end Pelikans at the local pen store and they felt flimsy and cheap. Next pen has gotta be big and have some heft in the body! A Fat Boy of the fountain pen world, if you will.
If you are looking for a everyday pen- I have an old Rotring 600 EF- Not as fancy as the many others that I have but it is heavy made of a chunk of aluminum and can double as a weapon when needed- Still love the pen after nearly a decade using it- not even sure if it is made anymore, but a good find if you can purchase one.
Will it fit in my pen loop is the main question. I think this loop is no bigger than 1/2" in diameter. I have rollerball that is 7/16" that fits perfectly.
Are you referring to the plastic parts? I use Novus plastic polish; it is abrasive, but they have two grades of polish and a "clean and shine" spray. the No. 1 is the spray, No. 2 is for fine scratches, and No. 3 is for heavy scratches. I found out by accident that Novus will shine up the metal parts, too.
Flitz will also work. I believe that it, too, is mildly abrasive. Usually what makes plastic dull looking (unless it's just plain dirty) is fine scratches.
I've heard good things about Mother's products as well, but haven't used them myself.
Should fit- i may even be a tad bit too narrow for that- the shape of the Rotring is six sided and the clip is solid- so it shouldn't really slide out or roll away-
Next pen has gotta be big and have some heft in the body! A Fat Boy of the fountain pen world, if you will.
Well, then, I have the pen for you. A Charles Hubert in green plaid. Damned thing feels like a hunk of plumbing in my hand; with the cap posted, it's very top heavy. It's got enough heft that you could probably use it for self defense. I got mine from I Sell Pens; you can see it just before halfway down this page.
http://www.isellpens.com/closeout.htm
At least it's cheap . . .
Well, then, I have the pen for you. A Charles Hubert in green plaid. Damned thing feels like a hunk of plumbing in my hand; with the cap posted, it's very top heavy. It's got enough heft that you could probably use it for self defense. I got mine from I Sell Pens; you can see it just before halfway down this page.
http://www.isellpens.com/closeout.htm
At least it's cheap . . .
I believe that isellpens also has converters.
since i'm new to the fountain pen scene. can anyone recommend a good paper for practicing my handwriting?
ampad gold fibre 20 lb