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Thanks for this. I love Schmidt nibs but recently had two EFs that aren’t writing well. Watching your patience in slowly trying different things is really helpful. I found the 7 strokes trick a couple of days ago and I’ve been trying this with one of them (sent the other back). Will persevere on. Like you say it’s also a balance of not making it too wet either. I have tried to mix my ink a little too with something a bit wetter so hoping that might help.

Such a helpful video on so many levels thank you. I’m finding a bottle of this really dry with a Schmidt and Jowo #5 nib both EFs - both dry nibs so lots of friction with the WMB. I’ve been looking for an alternative and whilst I love the saturation of Oxford Blue, find it a bit dark so will see if I can try the deatrementis or another Diamine.

I suggest adding Noodler’s X-feather Blue. In my opinion it is the best waterproof blue ink, a gorgeous deep blue that is well-behaved on paper and in pens.

I appreciate this video, thanks. For the blues, I like the behavior of Noodler’s X-feather Blue even better than the X-feather Black. Plus, it’s a gorgeous deep blue, a lovely color. Absolutely waterproof. For a water-soluble dark true blue in a well-behaved ink, my go-to is Diamine Oxford Blue. It’s lovely and deep, smooth and sharp, even in extra fine nibs. A lot of blue inks either misbehave or wimp out in extra fine nibs.

Very much appreciate the structure/thoroughness of your reviews. Good to see you at the St. Louis pen show!!

the first ink I bought was Diamine china blue which is quite a light, unsaturated ink but I seem to prefer much more saturated blues like Diamine oxford and midnight blue; don’t use tsuyu kusa in your vintage Esterbrook fp’s: Iroshizuku inks are slightly alkaline and will eat thro’ the latex sac!; thanks for this:)

Thank you - you are so very thorough!!! ✨

Can we get more Gina?!

It was lovely meeting you! I’m happy Gail introduced us. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the organization of the show 👏🏼💙 We are a small group of people, but we are passionate!

Sorry but that knife is pathetic

8:35 TOTALLY AGREE!! 😂😂😂 Your take on pilot pen too.

Agreed

My first Pen Show was in Dallas last year, and it was overwhelming and busy. Hopefully this year I will have my game on. I kind of lost touch with you over the months. I just got in to this hobby March 2023. It seems there have been alot of You Tubers coming out of the woodwork. Hard to keep track of all of the followers I keep an interest in. Congrats on you & your sister's Sailor purchases.

Yes, ma'am, you just got one more subscriber. Greetings from Brazil!!

What fun to hear about your time at the St Louis Pen Show. I was in St Louis 20-23 June for the Association of Professional Chaplains annual conference. If that was when the pen show was happening, it is well that I didn't know -- the temptation would have been overwhelming. ... Oh! It was! It was. Best not to have known. Rats. Sorry not to have the chance to meet you at your table.

Victorinox knives are the best. Especially their 6” boning knife. This knife looks great.

watching this in 2024 Thanks for the video and tips

I'm so glad you had a great time. Going to the St. Louis Pen Show is a dream of mine, but I have yet to manage it. Maybe 2025 will be my year. You've inspired me to try hard to make it work.

Pro Gears for $139? I wonder if they'll have the same deal here at the San Francisco Pen Show in August...

Funny kitchen knife

I’m happy to see you back. I was hoping you would be giving an update on your pen show experience.

It sounds like you had a wonderful time. My first pen show was the DC show last year and it was definitely overwhelming, but I loved it. I hope to go to a different show this year to be able to compare the experience.

It was so fun meeting you both. I agree that meeting and talking with the people is the best part of it. I also feel very content about my purchases and just have a few minor regrets…like I didn’t sample any inks this time or check those out as thoroughly as I wanted, but overall had a wonderful time. When is the Arkansas pen show? Would that one actually be closer for you?

Hey Cathy! I'm just happy that you're back to posting videos again 😊

I just use the plastic sheet fro the window of junkmail envelopes.

Nice to meet you Gina 😊 I enjoyed hanging out with you two and hearing about the show.

I got that Christmas spiced tea pro gear recently, also! The finial has actually grown on me a bit. But I agree with you that it's weird.

Wow, the Sailir deal is so good!

so glad you got the Sailor pro gear: both of mine are EF’s and they’re probably my two favourite pens:); you should definitely get a Montblanc 146: mine’s a F which writes too fat for my liking but think your writing might be slightly larger than mine:) - the 146 is just a very comfortable writer:)

Very Kewl! Thanks!

that is a seriously good looking pen: it looks about the same size as a Pilot prera: is that it’s actual size?:) - please post more: we miss you(retiring is no excuse, fellow maths teacher:)

Господа, даже швейцарский оригинальный нож сначала надо грамотно заточить. Больно было смотреть как автор вначале вскрывал посылку. Дальше ролик не смотрел

Where can I buy this Bible ??

All that hard plastic is not something i would like. And i prefer a silent knife...no clicks or rattles. Victorinox makes great pocket knives. Very well build and good materials. Mine lost the scales years ago but the knife itself is still fine. Also lost the toothpick. But when it comes to outdoor stuff. This knife doesnt give me any reason to think that V is experienced in bushcraft. And survival kits like this with all the extra stuff makes me suspicious. Looks like marketing rather than anything else

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Caveat emptor {"let the buyer beware."} It is just a hyped-up Kitchen knife and there are many better bushcraft knives out there. I am a Swiss Army Knife Aficionado with 250 SAK's and 50 Wenger / Swiss Buck Wengers . I have Bowie knives, various Bucks and the 111mm Victorinox outrider and 130mm Victorinox RangerGrip 79 as bushcraft and camping knives as well as several actual purpose built Victorinox Kitchen knives. Felix is a SAK Maestro but the Venture series are simply hyped-up Kitchen knives

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I’m not going to lie. Not the first time I saw this video.. I want one

Fair enough in an thg shit scenairo you could chop wood, but for me your just going to have a dull or broken knife fast. More importantly consumed calories you may not be able to replace... small Axe or silky saw and look for smaller twigs etc. Pick dry stick if possible, pine or softwood is easier to feather! Hardwood great for burning or handles. The grey matter in a shgth scenairo is your best tool so use that even more. Keep it up , this had me sweating watching but your learning now rather then whe your life depends on it...metal pencil sharpener on twigs can make shavings too!

Beauty knife

Did you take a look at this page after one year? You must post your review on how this ink fades. You might find an almost blank paper after one or 2 years.

The quest for the perfect black ink is like the hunt for the perfect little black dress. You know darn well that the classics are best.

Nice description, i got what i wanted to know

Интерестно. Сколько он стоит? Так чисто сравнить!

Been using 2 fountain pens for years, but just recently really dove into the hobby deeply. I really like how you do your ink reviews, with all the nib variety. I’ll be at the show Friday - I’ll say hi!

I just got this ink today and filled my Pilot Kakuno <m> demonstrator and it is smooth as silk. Plenty wet but not gushing.

Yo, have y'all found any converters that might be able to fit in that pen? I really want to try out my Noodler's ink with this pen! Also, if you think that the ink feels overly dry or scratchy, you might want to clean the nib before you use it.

So interesting how the different combinations work out. I thought 143 was gonna be my pale blue, but I think I'll keep looking around.

Great voice. I love the technical jargon: "rubber grippy thing."

Did you say Kaweco inks are water-resistant? I just bought my first Kaweco pens - a Sport and a Lilliput. I should receive them in a day or two.