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Made my own Swatch Book

So I handbound a 120+ pages A6 swatch book with coptic stich and PVA glue. I used unwaxed linen thread (due to longevity I was worried about the acidity) and it was kinda loose until I glued everything with 2 coats. I used a pressing set up from Amazon and one of my 10Ib hand weights lol.

The first swatch did wonderful and everything dried quickly until I did the drops. Those took an extra 20 minutes to dry, surprisingly the ink wanted to stay in its bubble, same with second swatch, but it lead to an interesting result with Hubble clearly showing the green-bronze undertones! I need to go back and do chromatography!

That one is done on the backside of the first! The paper is Mix media Fabraino 108Ib, 160gsm and is surprisingly fountain pen friendly and smooth enough for writing. It is a bit chunky due to the gsm but the ghosting is almost impossible to see unless holding one page up to the light and even then barely imperceivable.

My stamps use Ranger white to create that faint outline, I do have clear, gold, black embossing powder but I want something low profile to focus on the actual ink. Might just try Versa watermark after letting the ink dry! Anyway, I really enjoyed making this and have plenty of paper left over to do so since I bought the 150 pad. Not sure if I want to trim the edges or cut and daub each side of the card to make it quicker to flip through.

u/WildTama — 1 day ago

[CONUS] WTS Iroshizuku, Sailor, Leonardo, Ancora, TWSBI

[A1] Leonardo The Power of Flower MZG 2.0 - Ortensia - Steel #6 Nib <1.1> 325$ Comes with the original ink, swatched. Slight Iroshizuku Kosumosu on the edges, will clean with water but don't want to damage the pen. You also get a choice of 1 4ml sample of any Iroshizuku ink that is not discontinued.

Willing to ship to Canada as long as buyer pays their own customs fees.

Everything else is sold

Further pairing down my collection. The pens come with their original packaging. All sub rules apply, PPG&S, money request only. Will ship via USPS or UPS, shipping is 10$+ where I am from but the price listed below is the total with shipping added. Will ship today if possible.

Verification + MORE PICS

SOLD [A1] TWSBI Eco Blue and Bronze <Stub 1.1> 55$ SOLD

SOLD [A1] TWSBI LE Obsidian <B> 85$ SOLD

SOLD [A2] Sailor Pro Gear Sunset over the Ocean 21k <MS> 220$ 210$ Comes with convertor. Will clean out before shipping. Second Owner. SOLD

1 SOLD, 1 HOLD [A1] 2 x Iroshizuku TsujiTsuji 15mil 35$ Found more bottles hiding behind my cabinet cats man lmao ( Realized my napkin math was off.) 1 SOLD, 1 HOLD

SOLD BOTH (See note) Both A1, unused

1 Ancora Cat grouchy stamp 14$ if only item.

1 Ancora Cat bottled stamp 14$ if only item.

(They are the size of a quarter. Would be preferable to send both to one person, (18$) or add on to another order. Would only be 4$ each for that 'cuse shipping.) SOLD

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u/WildTama — 4 days ago

Pen cabinets!

Printer and Travelers passport for size, I got these beauties from u/ciggybuttboi they were a little bit smaller than I was imagining, but they fit a lot and they're super cute.

Really well made, what looks to be 3D printed parts and some other materials I don't know about, the felt is really nice though! Color wise they're spectacular. I didn't have any issues putting the legs on so good design. They feel sturdy too.

Once they get up and running and it'd be really amazing if they find a way to use complete wooden parts for everything. It looks to be really modular! I didn't try stacking them because I forgot to before I filled them up, but if I remember correctly, they should be able to, without the leg stands.

All in all happy with my purchase and now I have somewhere to put my more delicate Sailors.

I was not paid for this post, lol

u/WildTama — 5 days ago
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Created my first stamp

It was a bit messy and took almost two hours but I made a 4x4 in stamp to use for fountain pen and water color swatches! Considering the original design not too bad for a first try. Decided to not add the nectar dripping since I knew I would make it look odd lol.

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A regular speed ball cutter blade #2, expo knife and tweezers made it a lot easier to cut the insides. I used my Cricut Explore 3 to printout and cut the design, but I could have added transparency to the white parts now that I think about it, to make it a lot easier to get the sketch onto the stamp pad. 2H lead mechanical pencil I believe used on trace paper to mirror and rub the design onto the block. All in all I like it, have any of you made stamps before and any tips if so? I need to add a backing to it to make it easier to press onto the ink pad my fingers are all dirty.

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Rose original design by Neroli on Twitter, owned by me.

u/WildTama — 12 days ago

[CONUS] WTS Sailor Pro Gear 21k MS Sunset over the Ocean

Verification

Looking to hand off this Pro Gear, a bit too big for my hands and I'm not too enamored with 21k Music nib my handwriting is big enough. Will ship with original packaging and convertor, and will clean before. Shipping included in price, asking $240 USD. Will ship today if able, if not, tomorrow via USPS. Pen condition B1.

All sub rules apply, PPG&S and message below before chatting.

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u/WildTama — 24 days ago

WTB Colorverse Hayabusa (Glistening) ink

Love this color so much, willing to pay 45$ for 65ml, 22$ for 30ml. Will consider opened bottles and large sample sizes, 1.2$ for each ml. At least 10ml bc of shipping to make it worth it.

We can talk shipping depending on size. PPG&S only, please comment before chatting. Preferably CONUS but depending on size maybe INTL.

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u/WildTama — 30 days ago

WTB Sailor Matcha Tea Time KOP/PG 21k B/M nib

As it says on the tin, looking mainly for B or M nib but if they even made them with MS or Z I'll be happy. Not loooking for F or EF.

Any body ok, preferably Pro Gear.

Budget: KOP-650$, PG-300$

Willing to negotiate. INTL sellers welcome too.

PPG&S, all rules apply, please message before chatting. Thank you!

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u/WildTama — 1 month ago

[CONUS] WTS Sailor, TWSBI, Retro 51, Rickshaw, Leonardo

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Spent some time deciding what I really liked and I'm pretty happy with what I have now pen amd ink wise. Just have to stockpile paper next lol. Hope to give these beautiful leftovers new homes. The pens come with their original packaging. All sub rules apply, PPG&S, money request only. Will ship via USPS, shipping is 10$ extra. Some reductions on previous posted pens. Will ship Monday.

*[A1] Rickshaw Bagworks 3 pen sleeve Digital Maroon 25$ 15$

*[A1] Raven 4 Sinclair Pen Coozy (not big enough for my needs, photos show it can hold a TN passport but it ideally holds a TN Card size to allow more room for pens) 70$ 55$

*[A1] Raven 4 Retro Tornado <Stub 1.1> (Uninked, too heavy in my small hands) 170$ 150$

*BUNDLE Raven Fountain Pen and Rickshaw [Sinclair bag & 3 pen] - 200$ even.

*[A1] SOLD TWSBI Eco x Bungobox Wajima Maki-e Cafe au lait <Stub 1.1> (Wanted to love it like the latte one but it's too creamy.) 250$ 200$ Willing to negotiate, I’m not going to use it so would rather it go to someone who will.

*[A2] SOLD Sailor Pro Gear Slim x Morita Salzburg Cathedral <B> nib (Love the nib, not so much the Colorway unfortunately. Second owner. Inked once.) 200$ Comes with convertor. Will clean out before shipping.

*[D] SOLD Nib-swapped Sailor PGS Iris Nebula went from <B> to <H-F>. 180$ Comes with convertor. Small line on nib near barrel where the Suiren's barrel was too tight. Brand new body. Nib came from a 2020 Sailor x Usagiya Kamba Suiren, I'm the second owner. D condition due to nib swap.

*[D] SOLD Nib-swapped Sailor PGS Shikiori Dragon Palace went from <M> to <F>. 180$ Comes with convertor. Am second owner of body, nib came from a Sailor Manyo Persimmon that was inked once and used sparingly. D condition due to nib swap.

*[A1] SOLD Leonardo The Power of Flower MZG 2.0 Chocolate Cosmos - Rose Gold Steel #6 Nib <M> 320$, 30$ off retail, unused. Decided to buy all three and hand off the one I liked the least. Comes with the original ink.

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u/WildTama — 1 month ago

I have joined the Club

Was able to fit 3 Midori TN notebooks and a Kraft folder in this sucker. The clips help keep it compact when not in use. Was surprised how small the pen holder was but luckily I love Sailor Pro Gear Slims. Passport is just the right size for me and I adore the Love and Trip red.

u/WildTama — 1 month ago

NPD Leonardo MM Rule 5 &lt;1.1&gt;

My first Leonardo and its a steel 1.1 stub. Gonna try it out tonight! Hope everyone who ordered gets theirs soon! As for the number it was way higher then expected for what my invoice was, some definitely copped more then 1 when ordering.

Thanks r/fountainpens for putting this together I love it already. Got it inked up with Colorverse NGC 1850 Glistening.

u/WildTama — 1 month ago

WTS TWSBI, Retro 51 Raven, Rickshaw, Iroshizuku Ink

Sorry, it wont let me post a picture. CONUS ONLY.

Verification Google Drive

Started this hobby back in February and quickly went overboard. Help me destash a bit, want to rehome these troublemakers. All sub rules apply, message before chat PPG&S, money request only. Will ship starting tomorrow via USPS, shipping is included in all prices, 10$ for large objects and 5 for envelope. Pens come in the original box except for the Glosbe. If you buy more then 1 item, the price will be reduced accordingly. Will flush ink from pens before shipping. If you find a cat hair these are the culprits: WANTED

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SOLD Love and Trip Passport Note A1 - 20$

(love cats but my scrap notebooks are shredded after I'm done digitally uploading, figured someone else would love this more then I would)

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Rickshaw Bagworks 3 pen sleeve Digital Maroon A1 - 25$

(bought it with the Sinclair in mind but no longer need it)

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Raven 4 Sinclair Pen Coozy A1 - 75$

(not big enough for my needs, photos show it can hold a TN passport but it ideally holds a TN Card size to allow more room for pens.)

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Raven 4 Retro Tornado #134 of 300 <Stub 1.1> A1- 170$

(Uninked, too heavy in my small hands)

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SOLD TWSBI Diamond Rose and Smoke <F> nib A2- 75$

(not a fan of Fine nibs, second owner no cosmetic issues writes fine)

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SOLD TWSBI Eco Onyx Slate Blue <B> nib C - 45$

(wanted to love it but Sailor Broads just feel better and I can't post the cap due to my small hands, makes the pen too large. And has some glitter in nib unit, didn't want to break it by yanking it out, will flush the pen the best I can however)

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TWSBI Eco x Bungobox Wajima Maki-e Cafe au lait <Stub 1.1> A1- 250$

(Wanted to love it like the latte but too creamy. Also same Maki-e, so now that this is sold out forever time to make some coffee lover very happy, it's uninked.)

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Glosbe <F> nib C - 15$

(Colorverse Exclusive Ice Blue that came in the LE box for 2025 I believe) needs a good clean, didn't want to break it while opening it so will ship with a bit of glitter in it (yes, that was my first mistake) Anyone who wants it free with 2+ items it's yours.

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SOLD Iroshizuku TsujiTsuji 15ml A1 Unopened- 25$

(I've got a good stash so making room for other inks)

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ALL SOLD Iroshizuku Kiri-same 15ml x2 A1 Unopened - 25$ each

(not my color, forgot I had a 4ml sample of it)

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Thanks for looking!

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u/WildTama — 2 months ago

WTB TN Love and Trip Passport *cat

I know this is a long shot, I just got into the hobby this year and completely missed this adorable cover.

If anyone has a well loved TN L&T passport they don't reach for I'll happy take it off your hands.

Willing to buy just the cover for 120$, if you want to offload extras that can be discussed.

Also looking for the red pen holder, willing to pay 30$.

PPGS only, CONUS or INTL, I'll pay shipping and tariffs if I need to. All sub rules apply.

Chat first, DM second. Also up for a little negotiation.

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u/WildTama — 2 months ago

Sailor Pro Gear Slim Paradise

My love for Sailor PGS is unconditional. Tried Pilot 823 the other day and immediately knew I'd never switch, feedback is my life.

If I had to rank my PGS it would go something like this:

  1. *B* Ancora x Ca.Crie Premium Cross PGS Sea Moon *jellyfish

  2. *H-M* PGS Hamachidori *beach plovers (I honestly thought they were sting ray at first lol*

  3. *H-M* PGS Fika Hallongrotta

  4. *M* PGS Ezo Mononga *flying squirrel

  5. *B* PGS Sunlight from the Ocean Floor

  6. *M* PGS Iris Nebula

  7. *F* PGS Manyo Persimmon

  8. *B* PGS Morita x Salzburg Cathedral

Bonus

  1. *MF* Profit Junior Retro Taisho Romance

Broad nibs write incredibly juicy, Medium is the sweet spot for just enough sheen and shimmer, H-M writes closer to Fine but allows wet inks to sheen decently and the actual Fine writes like a laser etching the Golden Record lol.

In the video you'll notice that the Manyo Persimmon is leaning, thats because all the others have converters in them and this one has a Sailor cartridge, which works for it because I'm extremely slow and careful when using the Fine nib to label charts when I'm mapping out areas featured in the book I'm writing. It definitely effects how heavy the pen is in hand, despite the ease of swapping inks I think I'll stick to converters unless I have to travel on an airplane. The handfeel is just too noticeable.

Here is the link to see more photos, couldn’t get Reddit to allow me to add more.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1q8SlwRrDomnQgDTioQhnpb9gN4PQWmlU

u/WildTama — 2 months ago

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them chilling on the shelf at my local pen and stationary shop. Grabbed 2 15ml bottles each of the Kosumosu, TsujiTsuji and Kiri-same. The last one has been alluding me forever.

u/WildTama — 2 months ago

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WFwr8OW05SVI4sEWtX8hDY5B-QIDpjrm

So, bought the Key.no, beautiful wonderful pen as you can see in the pictures. Do not know how it writes, not inked, still has all the packaging.

I thought I bought the Medium, nope. That's on me. So EF nib it is. Not looking to fleece anyone, I know its sold out rn.

130$ USD, includes shipping (its bonkers that its +10$ here) and a free 4ml sample of its matching NO.014 Cherishment Ink for the trouble. Slightly darker pink on the swatch. If that's not your thing just let me know what color is and I'll send some Swatches in dms, maybe I have an ink you'll like. (Iroshizuku Kosumosu and TsujiTsuji are available) 135$ USD total for the latter two however.

PPG&S & please comment message ❤️ All other sub rules apply.

Will ship out Monday morning if sold before then.

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u/WildTama — 2 months ago