Julian Lopez

Lover of #fountainpens, #comicbooks, and #wheelchairs. Sometimes known as “Rerun”.

My Blog: https://www.julianlopez.net
Relationship Status: Taken by a cute Polish princess.

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2024-11-19 05:47:52 GMT

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Indeed!
That said, I’m considering (not in the short term though) purchasing an ultrasonic cleaner in order to better get rid of the grime and whatnot that’s on the threads. One would also be handy for cleaning out the glitter potion (with a TWISBI 700R) and Platinum Carbon Black (with this pen) I use. I also have looked into using one for gunpla, but I still have a kit I purchased and haven’t touched in over half a year…

2024-11-18 15:04:32 GMT

It’s been just over a week now since I’ve started using this used Platinum 3776 I purchased via Mercari/Buyee from Japan. I was initially a bit disappointed by the scuffs and marks on the pen body, but the writing experience and nib feedback has more than made up for that! This pen is a joy to write with and is my new favorite pen that I own!
#fountainpen #FountainPens
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2024-11-07 06:58:22 GMT

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Do you think it was the ink that caused it? I recently had an old Parker pen dry up and clog badly with Diamine Ancient Copper as well.

2024-10-22 14:27:26 GMT

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I recently did a similar swap between a Kakuno and an Explorer which had a scratchy nib. It was surprisingly easy and I’m glad I did it, especially since I now have a smiley face nib!
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2024-10-22 00:26:20 GMT

I recently mailed my girlfriend a Pilot Kakuno along with some ink cartrages…. *Sailor* Shikiori Sakura-mori ink cartridges to be exact.
Thankfully, she was able to order a CON-40 and used a syringe to transfer the ink from the cartridges into the converter.
#FountainPens #fountainpen #stationery
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2024-08-30 21:55:32 GMT

A while back I posted about these fountain pen holders. Recently I went back to the store I bought them at and came across this display! Also, it turns out that they sell a bunch of other pen holders: http://ahnitol.com/
#kinokuniya #fountainpen #FountainPens #stationery
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2024-08-22 17:22:40 GMT

I love and adore these crab fountain pen holders I bought at Kinokuniya. One of the arms is even lifted higher than the other to account for the cap!
Does anyone here know of any similarly cool/stylish holders?
#FountainPens #fountainpen #kinokuniya
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2024-08-20 17:34:52 GMT

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I never would have guessed that! Thank you for so clearly elaborating on this.
Unfortunately I don’t have any other international cartridges as I gifted them all away. The good news is that I was planning on visiting Kinokuniya later today either way. The international carriage selection at that location is lacking but I should be able to find something.

2024-08-20 16:38:02 GMT

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It didn’t leak from the cartridge and appears to not be cracked.
It’s hard to describe, but ink was leaking out of where the metal body and plastic made contact. It could have been caused by the spring or more likely by me just running around (this was a very physical job).
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2024-08-20 05:47:33 GMT

Recently I finished up a summer job and gifted my two bosses a letter each where I thanked them for being so great to work and learn under.
It’s one thing to tell them this in person, or even over an email, but taking the extra time to write out on paper my thoughts and then seal them (I hope) really shows how genuine/important the words I wrote were.
Besides, this was a great way to use some pens/inks I’ve been neglecting until now!
#stationery #letters #FountainPens #waxseals
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2024-08-20 05:30:35 GMT

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I tried this for several days but I suspect that the spring pushed against the nib/feed/cartridge too hard which caused it to be pushed out a bit in addition to ink leakage.
I think what caused the cartridge to fall out in the first place was how I was using it with a lanyard while running around for my job. Now that I’m free from that I’m switching back to storing it regularly.

2024-08-15 21:20:54 GMT

At work I was filling out some forms when my Travelers Pen stopped flowing. I found out the hard way by unscrewing it open that its cartridge had come undone.
#fountainpen #fountainpens #ink
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2024-07-21 03:15:17 GMT

One of the few nice things about working at a certain summer tech camp (which I hate with a burning passion) is that I was able to get the #3dprinting class to print me a pen holder for some of my #fountainpens! They made some other prints but the holes were too small for a #fountainpen. One of those failed holders was a 3D version of the #Poland flag which still looks cool on my desk.
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2024-07-06 04:15:51 GMT

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Ideally I’d want a pen with a # 5 and above sized nib, is a demonstrator, doesn’t use cartridges (preferably not an eye dropper), similar barrel length/width, postable, and is a bit wet. I don’t care about Ink capacity.
The main issue I have with my ECO is how it doesn’t feel “premium”. I know that’s a stupid complaint for a cheap pen, but it’s something that I notice while writing with it. My hope is that the 580 or 700R would alleviate this.

2024-07-06 01:18:14 GMT

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Was this an ECO or one of their higher end offerings? I have an ECO but want a 700R because the body feels kinda cheap when I write with it.

2024-06-29 17:05:01 GMT

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I 100% agree that this looks like water left over in the pen. How long did you let it dry for after cleaning it with water?

2024-06-25 15:40:34 GMT

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Is it better to store pens flat instead of nib up?

2024-06-25 06:36:47 GMT

I’m relatively new to fountain pens/inks so this is something I haven’t seen before. Should I be concerned? This is a LAMY AL-star with LAMY Dark Lilac ink. I’ve been storing this pen (mostly) upright with the cap always on, but haven’t really used it in two weeks.
#fountainpen
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