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Johny Writes and Repairs @writesandrepairs.com · 21/09/2026

It's amazing how much something you read in junior high can apply to you 25 years later. I hope this reminds you of what you can achieve today #fountainpen #lotr #handwriting #cursive #inspirationalquotes

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SJ Lilly @sjlilly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I have been a Chase Freedom Card member for almost 20 years. It was my very first credit card. I got it after I graduated college. And after 20 years out of nowhere, #ChaseBank increases my APR with the explanation of, “Because we can!” This is exploitative.

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Gnome @gnomedic.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

For sale, CONUS only, price + shipping 1. Twsbi eco translucent blue - $20 2. $150 - Benu Tropical Voyage - M nib 3. $110- Kaweco Mineral White FP - BB nib #fountainpen #fountainpens

3 fountain pens laying flat on a surface

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

KWZ It Smells Like Coffee has a nice light brown color, and it reminds me more of a tootsie roll, but I love it.

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Dean Frey @dean.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Walter Limot Main droite de Colette écrivant, à la plume "le chat dernier", 1934 #caturday

Colette writes with a fountain pen, closely supervised by her small black cat.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

That’s so clever!! Also it looks like it came that way, very impressive

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Lamy should have a left handed option for you where all that’s needed is a nib change! Also I liked the stationery/ary joke

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

If this is your excuse to get a fun inkwell go for it! If you’re function first or looking to save cash, ink miser is an inexpensive option too.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I hope I don’t have to do this again soon. The pressure of doing a perfect job on someone’s favorite, oldest pen is stressful.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A friend trusted me with their Sheaffer’s fountain pen from the 1950s and asked me to fix the vacuum filling mechanism as the last person they hired didn’t. After waiting for replacement parts, cleaning, testing, and going back to adjust I’ve successfully fixed it!

A 1950s Sheaffer pen with a vacuum filling mechanism taken apart and sitting on a grid paper.

The same pen now put back together and resting on a pad of paper that says “This is a Sheaffer's
Snorkel pen owned by the Reverend Billy Simmons and is doing just great! I'm glad I took another look at it and I can give back to Billy with joy.” Written in dark blue ink.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I’ve used this and do recommend it! Only caveat is it needs to be used at least weekly to avoid ink drying behind the roller ball itself. Doesn’t actually cause issues with the ink distribution, you can just feel scratching.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

If you’re interested, I met Nick at the Chicago Pen Show and he showed me from start to finish how to repair my Schaeffer Admiral’s snorkel mechanism. He will do repairs shipped from anywhere and is communicative on time frames.

Nicholas P. Mastricola P Fountain Pens Buy, Sell, Repair, Restoration, & Seminars
Text/Call: 920-412-1239
Email: npmastricola@gmail.com

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Oh I met Jon at the Chicago Pen Show! His fountain pens are beautiful and I’m saving up for one now.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Akkerman pens have a simple pen setup with a music nib. From what I’ve heard they’re good but has a small learning curve. Better than $200+ pens for sure. ackermanpens.com/products/mus...

ackermanpens.com

Music Nib Classic Fountain Pen

Our Music Nib Classic Fountain Pen lets you use our Sketch Music nib or the Mitchell Music nib to draw a wide variety of line widths.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Yeah they’re expensive as hell. But this put you in the fountain pen feed so if you need help finding a cheaper option we’re here!

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I used to get so afraid of staining my fingers but I realized it’s almost a right of passage. Also it helped my OCD get some immersion therapy

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I know this is an expensive ink, but it is an excellent option that, while pigmented, has not clogged my fountain pens at all with at least weekly use.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I saw @zicon.no ‘s call to the fountain pen feed! Here is the Platinum Chou Kuro under 3 different sharpies. I used a very fine calligraphy pen but the only time there was a smear was from me not letting ink dry first.

A spiral notepad with “Platinum Chou Kuro” written in black. The words have three marker colors over them, from left to right coral, light blue, and light espresso.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

It’s hard to tell but I agree the feeds might need swapping in the photo. Unless I’m guaranteed on the size I get scared swapping feeds/nibs on my fountain pens. Only successful one I did was putting an Opus 88 nib on a Monteverde feed but I think they’re from the same parent company.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Same! Now I need to find one for my desk. And what a beautiful desk

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Yes I love the nib! I need to get used to it more and adjust my writing style to match its flex. Also, very impressive photo.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

After a lot of searching I found the original ad for this line of fountain pens

A 1950s advertisement from Waterman’s for a line of fountain pens.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I love this story of rebellion and finding what you love! I have a vintage Waterman’s Lady Corinth that I adore carrying daily and this is my inspiration to get more.

A burgundy pen with a silver cap over a piece of paper that says, “Zac, thank you so much! - John”

The same pen but on a dark teal notebook that’s on a table. The table has a small vase with magenta carnations and baby’s breath. there’s also a coffee cup with a lid that says Cafe Deko on it.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

You can use Sailor’s standard fountain pen converter on the Fude de Manen, it works great on mine.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Makes sense, I’m more annoyed at the accounts existing than getting in the feed.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I second Anna, along with Atlas Stationers, they’re my preferred places to shop. Don’t be afraid to ask us questions!

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I would absolutely love it if those garbaccounts (garbage accounts) stopped putting Amzn links in the fountain pen feed. There are plenty of stationery stores to purchase from with excellent shipping

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Excellently detailed suggestion! Only other thing I’d add is make sure the feed is fully seated in the pen but I can’t remember how easy/hard it is to pull the feed out

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

A TWSBI Eco is a good option and I loved my Vac model with the stub, a solid distribution of ink every time. Opus makes a nice 1.5 nib but mine tends to run drier through the feed.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I didn’t realize, we love Jacques Herbin! It’s my go to as a safe ink for all my non-vintage pens. Their scented inks are surprisingly nice.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Congrats on the new gear! I love my Wren for travel and I had the exact same TWSBI that I miss terribly (I over tightened it after cleaning). What kind of ink is that?

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Cris✨ @galaxybandit.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

❤️🏒💙 Made some quick lil heated rivalry hollanov vday cards, I love these lads sm!! 💖 You can pick up a physical one at @artistalleyshop or head over to my kofi!✨ ko-fi.com/s/3e884b6bc8 #heatedrivalry #heatedrivalrytvshow #hollanov #vdaycard #valentinesday

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Both had their ink sacs replaced but the unbranded is going to need some more tlc. I think after gentle cleaning and polishing it’ll look much better. Both inked with Waterman Mysterious Blue as it’s a safe choice and best for daily professional writing.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

First two vintage fountain pens purchased! The smaller in front is a dark red Waterman’s Lady Corinth with a flex nib and behind is an unbranded burgundy pen with Sidney L. Smith on the body.

Two fountain pens capped on an off white notebook.

Two fountain pens uncapped with the nibs on display over their caps sitting over an off white notebook.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Yuck, I hear you. I felt the same way about some paper too, like it’s thin but you assume it’s fountain pen ready. But then it isn’t. Hope you find a good use for it! Also a lovely color ink

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

What’s the ink and paper combo? Sorry that it’s feathering though

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations on the new pen child

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Hello and thanks! I will definitely check it out.

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Sure! And I agree that price points on some of them pens feel ridiculous, especially when most companies use the same nibs so it feels like you’re just paying for the barrel and cap. I hope you find a couple of pens you love!!

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Johnycakes 🇵🇸 @johnycakes.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

I started out with Jinhao’s vanishing point equivalent and Hongdian’s M2 in brass and I still love them both. Highly recommend the M2 as it’s smooth for the cost

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