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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/10/2026

@penfount It is finised! Fully cleaned, polished, fills and writing! EF (accauntant) nib is smooth with a bit of feedback, but with decent line variation. #FountainPen #FountainPens

Shown Parker Duofold button filler from 1941 before (left) and after (right) restoration

Shown a nib of Parker Duofold button filler before (left) and after (right) restoration.

Shown a writing sample of Parker Duofold button filler - "Hello, my name is Parker Duofold. I was born in 1941. I am writing with an EF (Accountant) nib, but I can give you line variation (figure eights shown). I am decently wet: (wetness tesgt shown). I am smooth with a bit of feedback. Writing in reverse too!"

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/10/2026

@penfount Button filler has been disassembled, cleaned and polished.

Photo shows disassembled cap - cap body, clip and the jewel.

Photo shows disassembled nib unit - nib, feed and grip section. Grip section has an ink window out of clear amber celluloid.

Photo shows disassembled barrel - barrel body, steel pressure bar, brass button and a blind cap.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026

@penfount Few new projects. All are Parker Duofolds. 3 are vacuum fill pens and one is a button fill. Can you guess which is which? #FountainPen #FountainPens

Photo shows 4 Parker Duofolds, 3 vacumatics and one button filler on a white background.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

@penfount Here it is, fully restored. 2-way writing sample is included. The nib unit provided a challenge, but I got a enzyme-base pen flush and didn't need to worry about polishing! A lot of polishing needed for the blind cap to fit like it should. Nib […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows 1st gen Parker Vacumatic Standard in Burgundy and Black Ice finish before (on the right) and after (on the left) restoration.

Photo shows nib of the 1st gen Parker Vacumatic Standard's nib before (on the right) and after (on the left) restoration.

Photo shows a 2-way writing sample of a 1st gen Parker Vacumatic Standard in Butgundy and Black Ice finish. It says: "Hello, I am a 1st gen Parker Vacumatic Standard in Butgundy and Black Ice finish. I am writing with a F->M line, awith a good line variation (shows squiggles with line variation). In reverse writing - And I can write in revers. I am a wet writer: (Shown a smear test). You will love writing with me!"

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

@penfount Speaking of the brochure here are the pages from November 20th, 1932: #FountainPe #FountainPens

Parker Vacumatic brochure for retailers, page 1: "A revolutionary new Parker pen Vacuum filled. Holds 102% more ink. Reversible point Writes 2 Ways. TO THE RETAIL SALESPERSON - to be successful in selling Parker Vacuum Filler Pens, please carefully study the pen's features shown within. Hang this folder near your pen counter and use it to show customer the advantages of this revolutionary pen, and how to operate it. PArker Vacuum Filler".

Page 2: "How to demonstrate and sell the Parker Vacuum Filler Pen. In selling the Parker Vacuum Filler Pen it is highly important to impress upon the prospect that this pen is a revolutionary departure from all existing pens. It is utterly distinctive in style, priciple, and performance. We suggest you put over this idea somewhat as follows in step number one. Then continue through the remainder of the sales talk in the order given. This is merely an outline, but it is worth following so that you will include all the major features of the Vacuum Filler Pen in your sales talk. STEP 1 - Start somewhat like this, meanwhile reaching into the case for one Vacuum Filler Pen: "Let me show you a marvelous new invention that has completely revolutionized fountain pens." Display the pen carefully in your hand as you would hold a precious gem, asppreciating its worth. Then remove the cap, and hold the pen so that the golden arrow on clip and nib are toward the customer, and say: "This is the new Parker Vacuum Filler Pen. It is filled by vacuum, and holds 102% more ink than other pens of its size. There is no rubber sac, no piston or valves." STEP 2 - Continue as follows: "And notice this, the point is of platinum and gold (show point). It is reversible - writes two ways -" Then, on a pad of paper write the following, meanwhile reading the words out loud: "The upper surface writes extra fine. The under surface writes fine, medium or broad, as you select." Then hand the pen to customer and say: "Try it." STEP 3 - While customer is trying the pen, get one of each of the three styles of Vacuum Filler Pens freom the case. Place them on the counter and interrupt the customer s follows: "There are three distinctive styles of Vacuum Filler Pens. This, (showing Jet and Silver pearl) is of laminated Jet and Silver Pearl. Beautiful isn't it? Why, its barrel has a lustre like shimmering velvet. Yet, it's non-breakable. This, (show Jet and Burgundy Pearl) is Jet and Burgundy Pearl. They're both beauties. The deep Jet is the conservative style that some prefer." STEP 4 - Quote the price, $7.50, and show the Pencil to match at $3.50." Footer of the page says: "THE PARKER PEN COMPANY, JANESVILLE, WISC. PRINTED IN U.S.A. 20-11-32

Page 3: "Vacuum Filler Parts. Vacuum Filler cap of laminated unbreakable Permanite mounted with 14-karat gold fittings. Inner cap provides airtight chamber for nib when cap is properly replaced on barrel after using. Vacuum filler feed and vaccum tube. The feed is made of hard rubber recessed to take the form of nib. It is single capillary channel construction, insuring steady even flow. The vacuum tube is hard rubber and fitted into the rear of the feed. Vacuum Filler filling mechanism is of high brass and chromium plated. The pressure button is gold plated and knurled for easy and sure turning to lock and unlock. The spring is stainless steel. The threaded disk bushing for holding the mechanism in the barrel is aluminum. Vacuum Filler nib is 14-karat gold, platinum plated with Duo-point which writes two ways - extra fine on upper side and fine, medium or broad on under side. Generously tipped with highest quality iridium and ground to perfection by experts who are penalized if any nib is rejected by Parker inspectors. Clip of 14-karat gold. Optical spring steel, seated by threaded plug in end of cap, permitting pen to set low in pocket. Clip tip smoothed so as not to tear cloth but do give firm grip for carrying. Barrel of laminated unbreakable Permanite. Barrel and section are one piece. No chance for leaking. Blind cap of laminated unbreakable Permanite to match barrel and cap." Also shown drawings of every part described on this page.

Page 4, on the left side: "Reversible Point of Platinum and Gold Writes Two Ways (shows drawings of sample writing with all point sizes - EF to B). X-ray photo shows large ink chamver and vacuum filler. Three Styles. Jet and Silver Pearl, Jet and Burgundy Pearl, Deep Jet, Gold Mounted. Barrel of striped laminations as shimmering as velvet, yet non-breakable. Vacuum Filler Pens . . $7.50, Pencils to match . . . $3.50." On the right side: "How To Fill The Parker Vacuum Filler Pen. Contains no rubber sac, no piston, no valves, no packing - holds 102% more ink without increase in size." (Drawing showing how much more ink Vacumatics hold in comparison to pens with rubber sac). "1 - Unscrew the small cap at the butt of barrel, thus exposing the filler button (Figure 1). 2 - Release the filler plunger by pressing the button in and turning slightly to left. Plunger is now extended as in Figure 2. 2 - Immerse the pen point completely in ink, depress the filler plunger down and up 7 or 8 times fairly rapidlybut pause a second at the top of each stroke. See Figure 3. 4 - Before removing pen from bottle, depress the filler plunger and re-engage it by presing in and turning button slightly to right. Replace small cap. (When filling the pen one can "feel" when it is full as it is harder to work the plunger when the pen is full.) NOTE - When the Parker Vacuum Filler Pen is about 9/10 empty, ink will feed to the nib more rapidly than normal; this is the signal to refill. Always, when the pen is not in use, keep the large cap tightly screwed over the pen point. This will absolutely keep the pen from leaking. Remember, the Parker Vacuum Filler is the last word in fine pens and to get the best out of it, use Quink, the quick-starting, quick-drying, non-clogging ink.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

@penfount Took it apart as much as I could. Nib and feed don't want to budge. Feed and a breather tube both made out of ebonite (breather tubes were usually made out of celluloid) and seem to be one piece. It might've been a pen that retailers showed to a customer as an example.

Photo shows disassembled Parker Vacumatic cap - black jewel, brass bushing, clip, and a cap body on a white background.

Photo shows disassembled Parker Vacumatic barrel - barrel body, vacumatic pump, blind cap, tassie, and black jewel on a white background.

Photo shows a Parker Vacumatic nib inside the grip section and breather tube attached to the feed next to a blind cap.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

@penfount Next restoration - Parker Vacumatic 1st genetration in burgundy/black ice finish from 2nd quarter of 1937.

Photo of 1st generation Parker Vacumatic Standard in Burgudy/Black Ice finish.

Photo shows the nib of Parker Vacumatic Standard

Photo shows engraving mark of a maufactirer (Parker) on a barrel. Engraving says: "Geo. S. Parker PARKER VACUMATIC Made in U.S.A." and date code next to it "27" - 2nd quarter of 1927.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

@penfount Here is the end result. Overall, turned out very nice I think. Even though tassie and the jewel are not original and it appars that the nib is also a replacement, the pwn turned out pretty good! Ink is Waterman Serenity Blue. My apologies for […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows a Parker Vacumatic Lanog Major after restoration (left) and before restoration (rightt), laying on a crab pen holder on a white background.

Photo shows a nib of the Parker Vacumatic Long Major afrer restoration (left) and before restoration (lright) on a white background.

Photo shows a writing sample of Parker Vacumatic Long Major on an MD paper notepad. It reads: "Hello, I am a Parker Vacumatic Long Major. I have an EF (Accountant) nib. I am a dry writer (followed by a wetness test), but I will give you line variation: (squigly lines). Despite this, O am smooth with a hint of feedback.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

@penfount I stoped by my local stationery store - Notes From Neko - and Midori envelopes, 2.5ml Sample of Teranishi Guitar Opera Rose (Japan) and 18ml bottle of 3 Oysters A Gentle Breeze (Korea). Not very saturated, very good shading inks. Opera Rose - very […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows a swatch of 3 Oysters A Gentle Breeze on Col-O-Ring paper

Photo shows a swatch of Teranishi Guitar Opera Rose on Col-O-Ring paper.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

@penfount Last time it was pointed out to me that I need to show a pen in disassembled mode. So here it is. Here is a few things. While the date stamp on the barrel shows 4th quarter of 1937 (47), the nib shows date code of 2nd quarter of 1942 (.2.). This […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo showing diassembled cap - black ebonite jewel, brass bushing, gold clip and the striped burgundy celluloid cap on white background.

Photo shows diassembled grip section - grip section in a striped burgundy celluloid, two-tone nib (platinum plating on a gold nib), ebonite feed, and celluloid breather tube on a white background.

Photo shows disassembled striped burgundy barrel, vacumatic brass pump with platinum plating, and a striped burgundy blind cap that is missing a gold tassie and a jewel.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

@penfount New - old pen for restoration! This one is a Parker Vacumatic Long Major from the 4th quarter of 1937 (2nd gen) in a rare burgundy pearl!. The only issue with this pen (besides dried up diaphragm) is that the tines on the nib are misaligned. Also […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Pictured a Parker Vacumatic Long Major in burgundy pearl from 1937 laying on a brass crab pen holder on a white background.

Pictured a nib of a Parker Vacumatic Long major in burgundy pearl, seated in a grip section of the same material and finish as the rest of the pen.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

@penfount Restoration is finished! And it is a resounding success! Two challenges with this pen - loose clip and nib and feed came out and came back in way too easily. First one I fixed by putting an O-ring, that usually goes on nib collars, on top of a clip […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Shown Parker Vacumatic Major in Azure Blue Pearl finish, laying on the crab. Before and after restoration.

Shown a nib unit before and after restoration.

Shown a writing sample with a newly restored parker Vacumatic Major. Quote by Edmund Burke: "Rage and frenzy will pull down more in half an hour than prudence, deliberation, and forseight can build up in a hundred years". Under that, it shows squiggles and wetness test and under that I wrote "Very smooth. Fine to Medium line".

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

@penfount New old pen day! I just received this Parker Vacumatic Major in Azure Blue. It was made in 2nd quarter of 1944 in USA. It looks good, even though it is tarnished. Ultrasonic leaner cleaned it somewhat, as you can see on the photos. Now I need to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows Parker Vacumatic Major in Azure Blue as received (left) and after 2 runs in a pen flush in ultrasonic cleaner (right).

Photo shows the nib of Parker Vacumatic Major in Azure Blue as received (left) and after 2 runs in ultrasonic cleaner with pen flush (right).

Photo shows a date code - number 4 with tweo dots at each side - second quarter of 1944.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/08/2026

@penfount /11 N0 9 is Crena Starbow (Star Rainbow) 52GSM paper. It is a white paper... It feels like an original machine No7 Tomoe River paper and performs better! Same shading, sheening and shimmering properties, no feathering. Slightly more ghosting (show […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows Crena Starbow (Star Rainbow) 52GSM paper with a swatch and writing samples (top left), the back of that page (top right), original machine #7 Tomoe River 52GSM paper with a swatch and writing samples (bottom left) and the back of that page (bottom right).

Photo shows macro lens shot of Crena Starbow (Star Rainbow) 52GSM paper (left) next to original machine #7 Tomoe River 52GSM paper (right).

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/08/2026

@penfount /10 No 8 is Crena Creamlightning TR 94GSM paper. As the name of the paper suggests, it is a cream paper. Smooth, with a touch of texture. Shading, sheen and shimmer are showing excellently. No ghosting (show through) and no bleed through. Lines […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows Crena Creamlightning TR 94GSM paper with a swatch and writing samples (top left), the back of that page (top right), original machine #7 Tomoe River 52GSM paper with a swatch and writing samples (bottom left) and the back of that page (bottom right).

Photo shows macro lens shot of the Crena Creamlightning TR 94GSM paper (left) next to original machine #7 Tomoe River 52GSM paper (right).

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

@penfount /9 No 7 is Crena White Olive 84GSM paper. It is a bright white paper with a touch of texture. Good for shading, excellent show of sheen and shimmer. No ghosting (show through) or bleed through. Lines are nice, crisp and correct width. Another […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows Crena White Olive 84GSM paper with a swatch and writing samples (top left), the back of that page (top right), original machine #7 Tomoe River paper with a swatch and writing samples (bottom left) and the back of that page (bottom right).

Photo shows a macro lens shot of Crena White Olive 84GSM paper (left) next to original machine #7 Tomoe River paper (right).

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

@penfount /8 No 6 is Crena Travel Of Writing 70GSM paper. It is a cream colored paper with some texture to it. Great for shading, a lot of sheen and shimmer. No ghosting (show through) or bleed through. Excellent paper for your inks. It is for you if you […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows a Crena Travel of Writing 70GSM paper with a swatch and writing samples (top left), back of that page (top right), original machine #7 Tomoe River paper with a swatch and writing samples (bottom left) and the back of that page (bottom right).

Photo shows a macrol lens shot of Crena Travel of Writing 70GSM paper (left) next to original machine #7 Tomoe River paper (right).

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/08/2026

@penfount 7/ No 5 is Crena Stardust paper 55GSM. Probably second best paper in this mix. It is very smooth bright white paper. Beautiful crisp lines.Plenty of sheen and shading. There is ghosting (show through), but no bleed through! Even almost noe of the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows Crena Stardust 68GSM paper with a swatch and writing samples (top left), back of the page (top right), original machine #7 Tomoe River paper (bottom left) and back of the page (bottom right).

Photo shows a macro lens shot of Crena Stardust 68GSM paper (left) next to original machine #7 Tomoe River paper (right).

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/08/2026

@penfount 6/ No 4 is Crena SnowFall Lights 68GSM. Smooth bright white paper with a touch of texture. Lines are of correct width. No sheen and no shading. Ghosting (show through) and more bleed through that you would hope for.

Photo shows Crena Snow Fall Lights 68GSM paper with a swatch and writing examples (top left), and the back of the page (top right), original machine #& Tomoe River paper with a swatch and writing samples (bottom left) and the back of the page (bottom right).

Showing Crenat Snow Fall Lights 68GSM paper (left) next to original machine #7 Tomoe River paper (right).

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

@penfount 5/ No 3 is Crena Spring Sating paper 52GSM. Smooth cream color paper with a touch of texture. Lines are thicker than they should be. No sheen and no shading. Notice a lot of eathering with my glass dip pen (name of the ink). Some ghosting (show […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo showing Crena Spring Satin paper 52GSM with a swatch and writing samples (top right), back of the page (top left), original machine #7 Tomoe River paper with a swatch and writing samples (bottom left) and back of the page (bottom left)

Photo showing a macro lens shot of Crena Spring Satin paper (left) next to original machine #7 Tomoe River paper (right)

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

@penfount 4/ Next is Crena Spark Paper R2 50GSM. Smooth white paper, but with a touch of texture, compaired to R1. Lines are the same as R1. Less sheen and shimmer then R1, but a little more shading. More ghosting (show through) and bleed through than R1 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows swatch and writing smaples of Crena Spark R2 paper (top left), back of a page of Crena Spark R2 (top right), swatch and writing samples on original machine #7 Tomoe River paper (bottom left) and back of the page (bottom left)

Showing a macro lens shot of Crena Spark R2 paper (left) next to original machine #7 Tomoe River paper (right)

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

@penfount 3/ First is Crena Spark Paper 50GSM. Smooth white paper, not as bright as TR. Lenes are much thicker than they should be. Sheen is minimal, no shading. No bleed through and ghosting (show through) is not a problem. Even EF nibs that have a lot of […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Showing Crena Spark paper with a swatch and writing samples on a front (top left) and back (top right). Showing original machine #7 Tomoe River paper with the same swatch and writing samples on a front (bottom left) and back (bottom right).

Showing a macro lens shot of side by side Crena Spark paper (left) and original machine #7 Tomoe River paper (right).

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

@penfount 1/ As promised here is the start of my - definitely very bad - review of paper mix from Crena Stationery Store. It includes 9 different papers, which I compaired to original macine No7 Tomoe River paper. Inks used: for swatching - Emeraud de […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo showing Crena paper smapler laying perfectly flat.

Shown cover of Crena paper tester, titled: "Paper Mix R1 4.0 Premium Writing Paper", along with first 3 pahes: Index 1 and Index 2 and a Menu of papers included.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/08/2026

[Inky mess that you haven't seen before!] @penfount Was testing Crena paper sampler today at home. Somehow I ended up with the ink on my leg! I bet none of you can say that. I know that there is no sheen or shimmer on my leg, but the ink is J. Herbin […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/07/2026

@penfount New pen day! This time it is a tianium #FountainPen from Tacray. It is a Chinese company that makes EDC products out of titanium, not just pens. There is only one type of nib - Fine (No 5 size) Schmidt steel nib. It is about Pilot MR length, but […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows a brass crab pen holder standing on top of the box, holding Tacray titanium pen. Pen is a purple/pink color with light blue veins in a diamond pattern.

Macro lens shot of a shiny glass breaker at the tail end of the barrel.

Macro shot photo to show excellent detail of the light blue veins.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/06/2026

@penfount I hope you are registered for Pelikan Hubs! And if you are in Philly area, choose Lahaska! #FountainPen #FountainPens #PelikanHub

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/06/2026

@penfount Quote is from French philosofer Albert Camus: "Nobody realises that some people expend tramedous energy merely to be normal." Written on MD paper by Midori. Notebook is B7 sized World Meister's Note notepad. Pen used is Ensso Itealia Piuma Ultem […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo of a quote by Albert Camus: "Nobody realises that some people expend tramendous energy merely to be normal.". Quote written on MD paper by Midori, B7 sized The World Meister's Note notepad.

Photo of a Pelikan 4001 Turquoise ink swatch fone on Col-o-ring paper

Photo of a part of a quote shot with HB100 Ultra Macro Lens from Apexel.

Photo of an Ensso Italis Piuma Ultem fountain pen, used to write the quote inprevious images, laying on a brass crab with sterling silver eyes from https://coppertistwu.com. Backdrop is a packaging from Furilabs FLX1 Linux phone.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026

@penfount It is not a #FountainPen, but it is related. Really goot quality, brass crab pen stand or phone stand or eyeglasses stand from coppertist wu. It will hold almost anything you want. Excelent attention to detail. Eyes move and made from sterling […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Show brass with sterling sliver eyes crab standing on it's box from coppertistwu.com

Photo taken with an ultra macro lens from Apexel of the crab's front toi show as much detail as I can.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/04/2026

@penfount It is been a while, but here is the post for swatch wednesday. Done with my new pen - modified Majohn C4. Modification is a Majohn flex nib. It is a very soft nib! The closest to a gold flex nib you will find and it writes great! Ink is Colorverse […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Pictured is a quote by George Orwell: "If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear".

Pictured a clear acrylic Majohn C4, inked with a Coloverse Walk The Dog ink.

Zoomed in photo of the nib of Majohn C4.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2026

@thelinuxcast Get a pen stand. On the photo is the one I have, bought on Etsy, shop called NobleForge. You might have a few pens that prefer being stored on your desk horizontally. The photo is from the store. Here is the link: www.etsy.com/shop/NobleForge

Photo shows a wooden pen stand with four fountain pens in it and a notebook in that same pen stand.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/03/2026

Found this beautiful photo by Ales Krivec. It showed up as an Unsplash on browser home page. It is will be one of my backgrounds now. If you want, You can get it here: unsplash.com/photos/silhouette-of-m…

Photo shows hills in a winter. Snow on the bracnches on a tree in front. Sun peeking out oif the clouds.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/02/2026

This is my review of the FLX1 phone from @FuriLabs. I've been using this phone for about 3 years as a daily driver. I am very happy with it! My banking app works, which is great, Android apps work very well in general. Plenty of settings and updates are […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/02/2026

@penfount New pen day! Today I received a custom made pocket pen from Mike Green (mikespenfun.com). Finish is called Magma Dragon. This tiny pen is wielding a No8(!) steel Bock Medium nib. It came with a Kaweco converter (foldable stem), box of 20 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo showing side-by-side: pink kimono, box of Diamine cartridges and a Mike Green pocket pen.

Photo showing comparison of capped Jinhao 9019 with a Mike Green pocket pen.

Photo showing uncapped comparison of Jinhao 9019 with Mike Green pocket pen

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/02/2026

Sunce it is #Caturday, here is a photo of my two cats - Micha and Morticia (morticia on top)

Photo showing two black cats, one ojn top of another.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/01/2026

@penfount My only pen purchase from the Philly pen show on Saturday - Antique (Over 100 years old) Conklin Crescent 30. Numbers 30 mean: 3 - No3 nib and 0 - no cap band. It needs to be restored, which I will send it to be restored tomorrow. Letter C on the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo showing an antique Conklin Crescent model 30 fountain pen in black hard rubber, laying on a white surfice. Pen is uncapped.

Photo showing engracings on a barrel of Conklin Crescent fountain pen. On the left engraving says Conklin crescent filler, Toledo Ohio USA, Pat No and the date Dec 1, 08 (1908)

photo showing the nib of a Conklin crescent 30 fountain pen, engraving syas Conklin under that is 3 and under that is Toledo and under that letter C.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/01/2026

@penfount So I glued a piece of an original Tomoe River paper on to Col-O-Ring paper and swatched J. Herbin Emerald Of Chivor on both. The difference is huge. Col-O-Ring shows more sheen and shimmer than Tomoe River, but it does not show correct base color […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Swatch of Emerald Of Chivor on Tomoe River paper

Swatch of Emerald Of Chivor on Col-O-Ring paper

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/01/2026

@penfount I got this set as a new year's gift. I wonder if any of you have any experience with it. It is clearly manufactured in China (converter is a standard Chinese, like HongDian or Jinhao. Also bottle shape looks like HongDian or Jinhao bottles). I have […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo shows a top of the calligraphy set box

photo shows box of ink cartridges, bottle of black ink, a pen with a brush nib installed, cap of the pen, converter, 5 different nib size italic nibs and 1 fude nib

photo shows a page of included booklet for calligraphy practive. Paige shows lower case letters i and u.

photo shows what else is included: a booklet and a small notebook for calligraphy practice. Also peaking out a business card and a warranty card.

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Back To Analog @backtoanalog.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2025

@penfount I've always wanted to try a Lochby product, but they didn't have what I needed. Untill now! Today, I received a Lochby Field Sling and I love it! Fits a lot of stuff and very well made. Adjustable strap won't come off accidentally, no matter what […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo of a navy blue Lochby Field Sling lying on my desk.

Photo of an opened Lochby Field Sling, showing honey comb interior with 3 pockets, one of which is a pen pocket, and zippered pocket.

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