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Left hand Lamy Safari Vista alongside a travelers company notebook in basic brown leather.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Wow, that's pretty. I've been flirting with the idea of buying a fountain pen but I found the good ones expensive considering I rarely even write on paper anymore.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

The regular Safari & Joy are like sub ~20 bucks. Everyone in school used them.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Honestly if you’re just looking to dip your toes in without breaking the bank look into something made by jinhao. Basically all of them are sub 5 dollars and are good enough to try the hobby out, worst case you’re out a latte.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Jinhao are great for new & experienced users alike. I'd highly recommend the 82, 100, & X159 models. Platinum Preppy's are also excellent budget pens that write far better than a lot of pens in the sub £100 range. The Plasir and Prefounte are basically the same pen but with fancier aesthetics if the Preppy doesn't do it for you. Other pens worth looking at are the Pilot Kakuno & Metropolitan, Kaweco Sport & Perkeo, Faber-Castell Grip, and the Lamy Safari.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Oh, the Vista! Rather than be lured by the many colors of the safari, you have sought out the clarity of the clear. Great choice! Welcome to fountain pens!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Nice, I'm using my lammy today. I'd like to get one with a slightly flat tip so I can write with some slighly more interesting calligraphy. I'll have to research what to get

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Neat! I have a couple of Vistas, a Safari, and an Al-Star with nibs from EF to B. Solid pens and iconic design.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What's the dimensions of the notebook? The picture makes it look long and narrow. At a guess I would say 4x11 or a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet folded in half.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It’s 9x5 so yeah it’s a little more narrow then usual. Makes it easier to find room to keep it in my bag.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

The Lamy Vista is epic!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Congratulations! Beautiful set.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What makes the book left handed ?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Not the book, the nib on the pen. I imagine it's ground to accommodate the "hook" that many lefties do to avoid smearing fountain pen ink.

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