#Conklin Duragraph

[inkophile]

Frankly Walnut Ink From Robert Oster And Federalist Pens

Federalist Pens sent a bottle of their exclusive ink Frankly Walnut from the Robert Oster Signature collection. It flows very well in the Conklin Duragraph 1.1 stub that I have had since 2015. Not too wet as some inks can be from such a wide nib. This is definitely my kind of ink since it wrote without a skip after over a week of no use. Swatches are good for relative comparisons. Here Frankly…

[lanierpens]

Experience Timeless Elegance with Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pens

Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pens have been considered a definitive pen since its launch in 1923. The Conklin Pen Company® was one of the first companies to add true mobility to daily writing, and the Duragraph™ model was created to last as an heirloom for many generations. Crafted from quality handmade resins, the Duragraph™ offers a fresh, modern style to the timeless oversize flat-top design.

 The pen's cap top is embellished with the Conklin® Est. 1898 logo, and the cap band is engraved with the famous Duragraph™ model script font with three Conklin® crescent logos on either side of the model name. The clip is mounted at the top of the cap, allowing the pen to sit low in the pocket, making this model a more practical choice for everyday use.

The Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pens come in a beautiful amber color and is equipped with a durable high-quality stainless steel medium tip nib. The postable cap has a screw-close design that ensures the ink stays fresh and the nib remains protected when not in use. The fountain pen uses international cartridges or converter (supplied), making it easy to refill and use.

 Each Conklin® fine writing instrument is housed in a beautiful luxury gift box, making it the perfect gift for any pen enthusiast. The pen is 5.50" (139 MM) in length, with a pen center band thickness of 0.49" (12.5 MM) and a pen weight of 1 ounce (31 grams). The Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pens are of substantial size, yet not so large as to be unwieldy in the hand.

 In conclusion, the Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen is a must-have for any pen enthusiast who values quality, craftsmanship, and innovation. The pen's oversize flat-top design, combined with its modern style, makes it a timeless classic that will last for generations. The durable high-quality stainless steel medium tip nib provides a smooth and effortless writing experience, and the postable cap ensures that the ink stays fresh and the nib remains protected when not in use. Whether you are a professional writer or just someone who appreciates a high-quality writing instrument, the Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pens are the perfect choice. So why wait? Get your hands on the Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen and experience timeless elegance today!

[si0writes]

*GRABS YOU* A FELLOW RATIO SELFSHIPPER!! HI!!!!!!!

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only the best for our man so I've chosen the Duragraph Purple Nights fountain pen by Conklin! i just think that this is such a sophisticated looking pen and that it'd be such a perfect match for him!!

id let him grade my papers and give me a 0 with this with no complaints 🫣 LOL

gonna try my first self ship game!!

been really into aesthetic station vids lately so reblog with your f/o and I’ll assign them a piece of stationary!!

example with my bby boy 💙🪼

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antis pls be respectful, this post was made by a proshipper!! don’t like, don’t look!

[penchantment]

[entertainingfountainpens]

Tokyo Vice S01E01

Conklin Duragraph

[evitcani-writes]

Pens, inks and paper

Sailor Shikiori with Sailor Medium-Fine nib in Robert Oster’s Fire and Ice (“Can’t spell Ruse without”)

Conklin Duragraph with JoWo Omniflex nib in Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-Syogun (“Can’t spell Ruse”; “Can’t spell”)

Nahvalur Peter Draws with JoWo 1.1 Stub nib in Wearingeul’s Robinson Crusoe (“Rue”)

Paper is Midori MD Paper Cotton

Anyway it turns out our friend’s sword—Rue—was a manipulation demon this whole time

[bustedbeing]

[wndpens]

Duragraph Ballpoint Pens are the ideal choice for your individual handwriting style. With the attached cap-top clip that allows the pen to sit low in the pocket, this model is appropriate for both men and women working as professionals. Visit us now!

[inkophile]

On My Desk: A Ton Of Ice

On My Desk: A Ton Of Ice

Cracked ice that is. Fashioned out of celluloid or resin, these pens bring color to my workspace without shouting, “Look at me!” Subtle and varied but undemanding, all have wide nibs that add flair to my writing. The nib is usually the attraction for me, but sometimes a little color adds to the joy of writing and the beauty of cracked ice does that very well. The True Writer is a custom cursive…

[qwertyfingers]

Drop the $50 fountain pen stationary sites 🥺

my favourite places to snoop around are cultpens [best ink selection in the UK imo], jetpens, andy's pens [mix of old stock and vintage stuff], the writing desk and thepencompany. gouletpens has a youtube channel that i keep abreast of but i don't like buying from them because they're obsessed with noodler's who i fucking hate. fountain pen network is a great resource but website seems to be down right now. i'm gonna use this as an excuse to waffle now bc i love pens thank you.

at the moment i'm most interested in the TWSBI iris colourways (rainbow anodised metal !!!) [piston fill / vac fill] also their rose gold and jade green eco-t. i like the look and feel of brass pens, there's a few available but the traveler's company one seems to have best reviews atm. kaweco's is a very nice design though. have heard good things about opus88 and i have my eye on the halo. conklin duragraph is a lot less fun looking than most pens i'm into but they are really nice to write with and last forever.

this one [sailor hi-ace neo] is actually very cheap but are apparently the best starter calligraphy pens available right now. ferris wheel press have this gorgeous pen i'm very curious about but i've never tried any of their ink.

my favourite that i own so far is moonman c1. completely impractical for carrying around with me but i insist on doing it anyway. i really like lamy nibs but all the ones i like the look of have irritatingly tiny ink capacity. most of the time i'm just using a set of beat up old wing sun 3008s because you can get 4 for less than 20£ on amazon and as long as you take care of the nibs they're very hardwearing. it's basically the store brand version of a TWSBI diamond so i would recommend those over the 3008 if you can afford it.

some of my favourite inks: l'artisan pastellier [callifolio equinoxe 6 / classic vert lumiere] robert oster [signature blue denim] pilot [iroshizuku yama-budo / tsutstuji / tsukushi] diamine [soft mint / earl grey / writer's blood / monboddo's hat / peach haze] herbin [bleu calanque]

i also desperately still want this colorverse special edition set the colours are soooooo nice [new horizons]. for years you couldn't buy colorverse anywhere in the uk so now that it's available here it's taking immense self-control to not go absolutely batshit.

and honorable mention to this bad boy because she's 140$ but i want her so bad: YSTUDIO classic revolve

[jessepinwheel]

somebody stop me I’m spending too much money on pens

[mattdeford]

Greeze- a step FOR SALE! $45 ($100 framed) free shipping US and Canada. Comment or message if interested. - Akkerman Garuda Red ink Lamy Logo EF nib Conklin Duragraph Alabone 1.1 nib TWSBI Diamond 580 altered M nib Kaweco Sport 1.5 nib - - - - #quote #quotes #mlk #mlkquotes #faith #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustrationartists #comicstrip #drawing #watercolor #ink #comics #penandinkchallenge #fountainpen #cartoon #word #wordofthedaybymatt #wordoftheday #instaart #buyart #collectart #dailyart #inktober … https://www.instagram.com/p/CokHt9eOpc6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[naralanis]

hi Nara! i love your pen posts both here insta and i'm doing it, i'm getting myself a fountain pen! i was having fun in the goulet website for hours and i think i found one that i like, but could i have your opinion on it? i think it's pretty but i feel kind of nervous spending fifty dollars on a pen! it's this one: www . gouletpens. com/collections/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pens/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-demo-black-limited-edition?variant=32002532704299

Hi there! Glad you like the pendemonium (I will see myself out)!

Firstly I'd like to formally welcome you to the rabbit hole. I too have spent hours drooling at pens on the Goulet website -- those guys really know how to take nice product pictures, and that's their gain, my (our) wallet's loss!

But secondly, I have a very important question -- is this your very first fountain pen? I'm assuming it is, and while I cannot question your aesthetics (they are on point), I would like to make a few points/suggestions, especially since you asked for my opinion on your choice!

My gut reaction before I even clicked the link?

Pump the brakes!

Why? See under the cut, as it is time to get a little rambly!

First of all -- and I know this may come as a bit of surprise -- if this is your very first fountain pen, maybe consider adjusting your budget. I balked at my first $50-something pen -- also a Conklin Duragraph -- and that was after I had amassed a few other pens.

Why is this important? Well, as this is your first fountain pen and you've never used one before, you don't know what you like. Therefore, it is very possible that you'll shell out for a $50 pen and hate it, and the whole experience will feel like a waste.

(You could also buy it and love it! I don't mean to be a downer!)

As soon as I saw the brand, I knew we'd be looking at pens in the $50-and-well-above range, which leads me to the concerns I have about this particular brand (Conklin-- click here if you'd like to know a little more about the brand history).

I own a few Conklin pens (three Duragraphs, two All-Americans, and one Herringbone), and let me tell you something: not a single one wrote satisfactorily out of the box.

To me, that's not so much a problem as it is an inconvenience (and frankly, incredibly annoying given their price), because now I know how to tune my own nibs (like I did with the Duragraph Earth above), tinker with the feeds, swap nib units, realign tines, and deal with customer service (which for all pen stores I've ever dealt with, has been exceptional).

That's not to say that every single Conklin pen is like that! Admittedly, I've gotten a little more unlucky than most with my badly-cut nibs and defective feeds . Some people love their Conklins and never had a problem with any model -- you could be one of them.

The thing is, even if I never had any problems with my previous Conklins... I still think they're expensive for what they are! The demonstrator Duragraph that caught your eye -- that has an MSRP of $80.The reegular Duragraph models retail for $56 -- but they don't feel like they cost $56. The resin feels cheap, and the section threads on two of my three Duragraphs were a bit wonky --I ended up exchanging one because the section just didn't screw in correctly. The nibs came with tines that were way too tight (basically stopping ink flow), and don't get me started on their Omniflex nib...

Don't get me wrong, the Duragraph is beautiful and even I'm tempted to get them. But I know exactly what I'm paying for -- and at this point, I expect to have something to fix in the pen when I get it. But for your first fountain pen? Maybe try some of the pens I suggest on this post here.

If your heart is set on a demonstrator pen, may I suggest some cheaper suggestions:

1. The Pilot Kakuno

Sure, it doesn't quite have the same look as the Duragraph, but it's like, a third of the price (at Goulet, it goes for about $13.50!)! And granted, it doesn't come with a converter, but Pilot cartridges are not expensive, and even if you do decide to add a Pilot converter, it doesn't even come close to the price of the Demo Duragraph. Plus, the nibs on these little things are phenomenal!

2. Kaweco Perkeo

I call this one Kaweco's Kakuno because... well, look at it! It's pretty much the same package, retailing for about $15-18. It doesn't come with a converter, but it does take standard international cartridges -- the most widely available and varied type of cartridge!

3. Lamy Vista

A different, more modern look, easily swappable nibs, a wide variety of (proprietary) Lamy cartridges (you can buy a converter separately). It goes for $29.60 at Goulet, but you can find it much cheaper elsewhere (my father got his for about $20 at Amazon, I believe).

4. Sailor 1911 Compass

OK, so at a sale price of $30, we're getting a bit too close to that under $50 recommendation. However, I still think this one deserves some thought -- Sailor quality control is miles better than Yafa (the distributor for Conklin, Monteverde, and a couple of others). Sailor nibs (even the steel ones) are on a league of their own, and this pen comes with the proprietary Sailor converter so you can use bottled ink!

5. TWSBI ECO

At an MSRP of $33, this one is the most expensive 'starter pen' I suggest. It is an iconic demonstrator, and a very affordable piston filler pen -- so it has a great ink capacity, and to top it off, their nibs are quite smooth; I've never had a hard-starting one. The only reason to stay away from the ECO (and any other piston fillers) would be if you don't want to use bottled ink and want to stick to cartridges.

I hope that helps -- sorry if it was a bit of a downer, but don't let it get in the way of your excitement! Do let me know which pen you end up getting, even if you do decide to go for the Conklin.

Have fun, and write on!

[stylonp]

Confession #downtown #columbus #ms #conklin #duragraph #stub #antietam #gouletpens (at Columbus, Mississippi)

[wndpens]

If you want the best option for your unique handwriting style, use The DuragraphTM. This type is more useful for daily usage because of the cap top mounted clip that makes it sit low in the pocket. Each Conklin fine writing instrument is housed in a luxury gift presentation box lined with rich satin. It includes a converter and is compatible with short international standard cartridges. Ideal as a perfect gift for yourself or a loved one, this model is the right size for both men and women who use fine writing instruments in their daily professional lives.

Visit: https://www.wndpens.com/Duragraph-Fountain-Pens-s/170.htm

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