If I could change the thread title, I would change it to ...
Oh, to be king for a day ...
If I could change the thread title, I would change it to ...
Words of wisdom to me sure !!!!78G's are great. I can't get into the TWSBI hype. I had one. Wrote poorly. Not worth it. Leaked a lot, too.
If I could change the thread title, I would change it to "Talked me out of it." I really appreciate your candid remarks. I knew I could count on you guys. I've pretty much decided to go for a couple more affordable pens ala 78G, Esterbrook J, or maybe another Lamy. Thanks, guys, for saving me. Now to take pictures and visit the ole BST.
INoodler pens? I bought several, they are all finicky, picky, and a pain to keep working properly. I don't care that much about flex, so I am giving up on the flex nibs and am now modifying my Ahabs with the nibs from other pens.
I don't think mine writes significantly better than my Lamy Al-Star. I'm afraid it wouldn't live up to your dreams. It's neat and all, and honestly there's very little direct competition, but don't get the impression you're getting a pen that writes twice as good as you $25 Lamy.
Well, a little over a month with my Ahabs, and I have to agree- a big pain in the keister. I love the flex nib and all, but if I let the pen sit for more that a few hours it is hell to get started- and both have lubricated inks in them (Black Eel). I am slowly getting fed up with them, especially when I can pick up my Parker Reflex after it has sat for a week or more and it writes straight off. Oh well, I like italic nibs better, and my Lamys NEVER let me down.