For Writers that are fans of these pens....What is the smoothest paper to use with them?
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Never worried about the paper. These pens write so beautifully your penmanship will improve dramatically. Buy them you will not be disappointed. Been using since the 198o's.
130078
I use them for illustrations. They're my favorite pen. I use them on a Strathmore bond paper, which has a smooth, even surface. The pens never let me down!
899653
So far, so good. Do let what you write dry a bit before you touch, fold, close the book! No globs yet. I've used pilot dark blue pens and they can be globby at the end of their life and also smeary with the 1.0. I think the .07 and .05 are better.
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Fountain pens are based on liquid ink, so they bleed a good amount on really cheap paper. I tried Lamy blue on cheap paper, and it's a surprisingly stable ink. If you're really worried about bleedthrough, get a Z24 converter and a bottle or Noodler's Black. Noodler's Black is an ink designed to write on really bad paper, even on newsprint. It's also "bulletproof", so it was designed to be permanent. Perfect for writing checks.I'm not really sure if slow writing would make a fountain pen "messy". Just don't press too hard on the nib, and you'll be fine.
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I really love these pens! They have never once gotten goopy. Even when I left one sitting head down for a few months, it wrote perfectly right away. The only place I found the possibility of smearing was on very slick paper like parchment or a photo. I just blew on it for a sec & it was dry. For any other purpose, by the time you get to the next line, the 1st one is dry. Did I mention that I love these pens? The colors are great, too. A little brighter than other brands, & the lighter shades are bold enough to show up well. I think they're worth their weight in gold!
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I'm using Noodler's Bulletproof Black ink. Writes great, very clear and smooth lines (with the right paper of course, I'm writing in a Piccadilly journal). Any bottled ink/ink cartridges will work. More economical to use bottled ink, and doesn't have to be messy if you're careful.
722239
These pens just glide very smoothly on paper, I don't find ay scratchiness like with the G2 pens. The dry time is insanely fast! Doesn't smudge at all.
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I've used it for small doses of writing but love then since they do not bleed. Not sure if you're looking for all day writing or the bleed through?
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Bk. The regular makers are hard to see when you write with them. But I bought a 4 or 5 pack of nein ones on Amazon at a pretty reasonable price.Hope it helps
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I use Sheaffer. Any of the inks other writers have suggested are excellent for your pen.
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The paper is of good quality but I would not recommend using fountain pen. I prefer a heavier smoother paper for that.
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I have had the same problem. I now use "Smooth-writing Generic Refills for Livescribe Pens. Use this link: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDY7ARA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2H42Z1WF2H2XG)
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Hi A. Held!The Friendly Swede here:-) Apologies for the late reply, we're cleaning house on questions and noticed we missed yours! I would describe it as soft and pliable, not a firm writing tip. We do have some that are more firm for writing though, I'd be happy to show you some other options. Let me know if I can help you further at this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-seller/contact-seller.html/ref=aag_m_fi?ie=UTF8&asin;=&isCBA;=&isPopup;=&marketplaceID;=ATVPDKIKX0DER&orderID;=&sellerID;=AP0GL3AYI3XW1Have a good day!:-)Maureen / The Friendly Swede Hi A. Held!The Friendly Swede here:-) Apologies for the late reply, we're cleaning house on questions and noticed we missed yours! I would describe it as soft and pliable, not a firm writing tip. We do have some that are more firm for writing though, I'd be happy to show you some other options. Let me know if I can help you further at this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-seller/contact-seller.html/... » Read More Hi A. Held!The Friendly Swede here:-) Apologies for the late reply, we're cleaning house on questions and noticed we missed yours! I would describe it as soft and pliable, not a firm writing tip. We do have some that are more firm for writing though, I'd be happy to show you some other options. Let me know if I can help you further at this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-seller/contact-seller.html/ref=aag_m_fi?ie=UTF8&asin;=&isCBA;=&isPopup;=&marketplaceID;=ATVPDKIKX0DER&orderID;=&sellerID;=AP0GL3AYI3XW1Have a good day!:-)Maureen / The Friendly Swede « Show Less
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Prashant K., While these are the BEST pens I've ever used (I'm an editor and teacher and use pens ALL the time), unfortunately they can NOT be refilled (just disposed of). I buy them anyway---not because I'm rich, but because of the high quality of the pens. They're the best. Sorry for the bad news, but hope this information helps you in making your decision. Sincerely, David Kopp, St. Louis, MO
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I use Noodler's ink. It is permanent, and I love the colours of the Eternal inks. (not all their ink is permanent, just the eternal/bulletproofs. Lamy pens handle noodlers, lamy and Pelikan well, as I have used these three in my lamys. Suggest looking at goulet pens. Excellent help there!
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When writing it's very smooth and does not slip as easily as it would on glass alone. I really can't compare it to paper, but it is like I said before, it's really smooth and no loss of responsiveness.
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It honestly depends on the person I write music & I'm constantly scribbling out phrases and rewriting over them which is why I prefer this paper its also recycled which makes me feel better about using so much of it. Hope this helps I'm sure your friend will love whatever you get them :) happy holidays!
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Pens are a very personal item to recommend, personal tastes differ widely among us note-taking-types. While I am certain you are going to get a different answer from someone every time,I will give you my recommendation. I use a Uni-ball signo 0.38mm. It fits great in the loop, writes like a dream, and delivers a fantastic fine line. They aren't very expensive and you can find them On Amazon. Alternatively, there are a lot of people who like G2's, but I find them to be adequate at best.