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@redbanjer@mindly.social1/2
Although I have about 30 pretty fountain pens, lately I've been experiencing such joy in reaching for a bottle of ink and a simple dip pen with steel pointed nib. I have several nib holders with various nibs installed and it seems no matter which one i grab I'm enjoying the act of cursive writing. I write 1 page journal entries every few days, and i write notes and cards to people by hand now. Sometimes i use one of my fountain pens, but mostly these days i reach for a dip pen- it's so beautifully uncomplicated and immediate.
Periodically dipping the nib into the inkwell and giving a slight tap on the well or bottle lip to drop the excess off the nib before writing ten words or so... then another little dip and tap. The gentle scratching sound of the nib bouncing over loops, crosses, and dots forming words. The exquisitely fine hairline curls and luxurious thick ribbons possible with the flexible pin-sharp steel nib. The satisfaction in getting just the right amount of ink on the nib, how the ink coats the nib. There is something profoundly pleasant and comforting in this simplicity of this little ritual. It calms and soothes me....
@penfount #fountainpen #penandink #dippens #fountainpens #OldInkDay #handwriting #cursivewriting #calligraphy
You might enjoy an old project of mine. These are some hand-turned wooden pen nib holders and an inkwell made from the lid of a tequila bottle and some local obsidian I shaped. I use the dip pens almost exclusively for my artwork these days.
@eighthourlunch This is brilliant! Especially how you thought to make the inkwell.
@eighthourlunch
Beautiful- love the nibs and the very creative and gorgeous inkwell!
@redbanjer Thank you. :)
@redbanjer @penfount
I really like this phase of a hobby. You have figured out what you want and have enough of it on hand. You could buy more gear, but you're not seeking anything.