Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/05/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The rapidograph rules for India Ink pens. If you want your writing to last centuries, it's the only way to go. My writing is not nearly so enduring. Jeffery Smith New Orleans, LA http://www.400tx.com -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of B. D. Colen Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 6:37 PM To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: RE: [Leica] Pens: thoughts before I leave If you want it for writing, Alastair, I would highly recommend either a Pelican or an Omas, both of which have extremely flexible gold nibs. With all due respect to Marc, the rapidograph is basically a drawing/drafting instrument, although I know there are people who write with them. And the same applies to the Rotring - and a fine calligraphy point is for - calligraphy, not writing letters, notes, etc. You'll also find that broader points tend to be smoother writers. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of firkin Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 7:02 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] Pens: thoughts before I leave Hey, I know this is way away from Leica, and I've always been a good OT boy, so please forgive. I have wanted to buy a good fountain pen for years, and I began looking recently again. I remember some of you have favorite pens: reasons, thoughts and downright opinions now sought --- what fountain pen should a letter writing LUGGER be using ;-) Alastair Firkin www.afirkin.com www.familyofman2.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information