tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post3158762157652437971..comments2024-03-22T09:15:44.845-07:00Comments on Brenda Swenson: Fountain Pens: The BeginningBrenda Swensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-23946645141632081342021-02-27T04:42:26.541-08:002021-02-27T04:42:26.541-08:00Thx Brenda, just started again in fountain ink ske...Thx Brenda, just started again in fountain ink sketching. Such a joy! Great article. Al Klinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920816675003776676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-8877542853179955402020-12-10T21:22:32.608-08:002020-12-10T21:22:32.608-08:00I've suddenly entered the amazing world of fou...I've suddenly entered the amazing world of fountain pens and am wondering which one to buy. I found you through Goulet Pen Co. and am joyfully resonating with your illustrated travel journals. Do you mind me asking what are your "go to" pens for that kind of work? I've got my eye on the Pilot Falcon EF but am worried it might be too thin. Do to the cost, I'd like to get it right the first time! Janice Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441262405609811711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-8402322444417748902020-02-18T07:35:11.100-08:002020-02-18T07:35:11.100-08:00Liubov,
Happy Sketching!!Liubov,<br />Happy Sketching!!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-49533656397673768122020-02-01T02:46:57.274-08:002020-02-01T02:46:57.274-08:00I ordered my first Lamy Safary pen just a a few da...I ordered my first Lamy Safary pen just a a few days ago on amazon and can't wait for it to get delivered :) Liubov K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04141259546221855936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-64906213696045663032018-09-20T03:27:53.132-07:002018-09-20T03:27:53.132-07:00Funny enough my favourite pen is also my cheapest-...Funny enough my favourite pen is also my cheapest-The Platinum carbon pen from Japan-about £6-it has a lovely fine nib!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225823025750743495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-50588997675570403392018-08-24T06:36:01.423-07:002018-08-24T06:36:01.423-07:00You’ve got the pen “bug” too! Goulet Pens are grea...You’ve got the pen “bug” too! Goulet Pens are great for so many reasons.<br />Happy Sketching!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-67184964477232815072018-08-22T09:01:39.001-07:002018-08-22T09:01:39.001-07:00I had linked to Goulet Pens in my 2nd to last post...I had linked to Goulet Pens in my 2nd to last post on my blog because I am quite obsessed by fountain pens. I have 4 LAMY Al Stars and love the grip, the nibs, the colors, everything! I've just discovered the fun of matching my pen colors to inks, for writing.<br />I would go to Europe just for the pen & stationery stores! We don't have them here, so that's where Goulet comes in. And Goulet's videos are entertaining!<br />I agree with you, everyone has to find their own pen. Liz Steele likes one of the LAMY's that would be too long for me...So many out there these days, & so many inks! <br />(I also have 2 more expensive pens, a Pelikan & a Parker from years ago, but the LAMY's are just super.) I like Platinum Carbon ink for drawing (waterproof) & enjoy Noodler's & other brands for color. Love that Goulet sells little sampler bottles.Sketchbook Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850319000824866265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-32263715637841882012018-08-19T06:57:37.087-07:002018-08-19T06:57:37.087-07:00Ginny,
Yes....inks are a subject all by themselves...Ginny,<br />Yes....inks are a subject all by themselves.Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-24902789480443392042018-08-18T15:04:09.672-07:002018-08-18T15:04:09.672-07:00You will want to talk to us all more about inks as...You will want to talk to us all more about inks as your work with fountain pens continues.<br />I love my Lamy Safari and it is my go-to. But finding the right ink for me took awhile. I wanted one that would not bleed when I washed over it! Noodlers Lexington Grey works better for me than any other I've found so far.Ginny Stileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398435606793199775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-12959793473086743182018-08-16T06:26:10.789-07:002018-08-16T06:26:10.789-07:00Gail, oh my gosh! You’ve been to the store to. It...Gail, oh my gosh! You’ve been to the store to. It’s a tiny little store but it’s amazing how many people are aware of it. I can’t wait to return next month. Time to start saving my pennies/euros 😉Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-36082751611138489652018-08-16T06:24:34.063-07:002018-08-16T06:24:34.063-07:00Donna, thank you for your input. Yes! Inks are a ...Donna, thank you for your input. Yes! Inks are a big component of fountain pens! So many kinds to choose from: waterproof or soluble, lubricating needs, archival, cartridge or bottle....Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-70303812636482440942018-08-15T20:20:48.109-07:002018-08-15T20:20:48.109-07:00Hi Brenda,
I’ve always adored your beautiful paint...Hi Brenda,<br />I’ve always adored your beautiful paintings and your wonderful sketches. And, I have been to PINART in Florence! We were there a few years ago with my brother and sister-in-law and she is as passionate about pens as you are. What a fun little shop! Gail Stortihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244621613002973161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-3580574678395935712018-08-15T20:11:41.983-07:002018-08-15T20:11:41.983-07:00I like DeAtramentis Document or Archive inks. I l...I like DeAtramentis Document or Archive inks. I like the Document inks because they can be mixed together to create new colors. I'm not sure if the Archive inks and the Document inks can be mixed together, though. My first pen was the Platinum Preppy and I just got some Platinum Carbon Black cartridges to go with it. But, I've been saving the empty cartridges and when the current cartridge is used up, I will probably fill the cartridge with the Archive ink. The Preppy has a fine nib; but, since it's a Japanese nib it is really fine. It's finer than the fine nib that my Al-Star has. <br /><br />I use Noodler's American Eel Black in my first TWSBI Eco. When I tried the Noodler's American Eel Turquoise in my second Eco, it was too wet and leaked out. The American Eel Black works well in my Eco. It doesn't dry as fast as the other inks; but, it's fast enough for my purposes. Donna Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-16636262133939883752018-08-15T18:48:11.163-07:002018-08-15T18:48:11.163-07:00Donna, Sounds like you’ve started a nice collectio...Donna, Sounds like you’ve started a nice collection. What ink do you enjoy?Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-52288797111680649752018-08-15T15:01:55.298-07:002018-08-15T15:01:55.298-07:00Hi Brenda,
I have 6 fountain pens from gouletpens...Hi Brenda,<br /><br />I have 6 fountain pens from gouletpens.com. Three of the pens are TWSBI Ecos. I also have a Lamy Al-Star, a Pilot Metropolitan, and a Platinum Preppy. You can probably guess which is my favorite. Two of my Ecos are limited edition pens. The most recent one has a 1.1 stub nib. These are pens with piston fill mechanisms. They can hold nearly 2 ml. of ink. I am looking forward to seeing the next limited edition Eco. Donna Gnoreply@blogger.com