tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post5854384172869820071..comments2024-03-04T04:14:25.797-06:00Comments on Artists' Journal Workshop: Noodler's Flex PensKate (Cathy Johnson)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-61815500294164407902015-02-26T19:49:25.482-06:002015-02-26T19:49:25.482-06:00Creaper's no wet noodle, as they say, but it&#...Creaper's no wet noodle, as they say, but it's nice. My most flexible pens are antiques, from the 1920s or 30s. But boy do they take some babying!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-44096385901553943792015-02-26T19:45:37.533-06:002015-02-26T19:45:37.533-06:00I did, Arlene--in fact I tried TWO of the extra fi...I did, Arlene--in fact I tried TWO of the extra fine ones...they didn't seem any finer than my original F, and no more flex. Of course we all have our preferences! I love the degree of flex with the Creapers combined with low enough price I can have several. Their nibs are also REALLY smooth...so I put up with their shortcomings!<br />Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-69493765523078134382015-02-26T19:08:04.421-06:002015-02-26T19:08:04.421-06:00Kate, I just went back and reread Larry's revi...Kate, I just went back and reread Larry's review. He said that until recently you couldn't get an extra fine nib on the Pilot Falcon (formerly Namiki Falcon) so maybe you haven't tried this new one. Larry likes them extra fine and he was satisfied.Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614226533493279115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-47365754260604089652015-02-26T18:44:34.868-06:002015-02-26T18:44:34.868-06:00I got the Falcon after reading Larry Marshall'...I got the Falcon after reading Larry Marshall's review and I love it. The fineness is about like the new Preppy extra fines and much finer than my TWSBI EFs which have German nibs. My flexibility experience is limited to the Creaper so I don't know what a really flexible nib is like.Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614226533493279115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-81115000836051908932015-02-26T16:39:21.610-06:002015-02-26T16:39:21.610-06:00Yep, that's why I mentioned it in the review! ...Yep, that's why I mentioned it in the review! I love the nibs, though, so it's worth it to me. I hope you like your Falcon! I was disappointed that the nib wasn't as fine as I hoped, and it's not as flexible as I thought it would be, either.Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-3007606307377340312015-02-26T16:38:10.812-06:002015-02-26T16:38:10.812-06:00It would be worth a try! Mine get used so much I ...It would be worth a try! Mine get used so much I don't know if that would help, I DO go through a lot of ink.Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-86591958805267469422015-02-26T16:24:10.467-06:002015-02-26T16:24:10.467-06:00I am trying that but the ink still seems to be dis...I am trying that but the ink still seems to be disappearing faster than I would expect. I gave up on the Creaper and sprang for a Pilot Falcon Soft Extra Fine nib which has a very satisfactory ink flow, unlike my Creaper which was finicky.Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614226533493279115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-76009287943071305962015-02-12T15:04:59.469-06:002015-02-12T15:04:59.469-06:00I don't use ink pens all that much lately, but...I don't use ink pens all that much lately, but I do have a few. I wonder if one stores the pen(s) in the snack-size baggie, whether that would help prevent the ink from evaporating so quickly? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601085890450330359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-67734465536353086622015-01-15T12:38:30.071-06:002015-01-15T12:38:30.071-06:00I'm mostly using DeAtramentis Document inks ri...I'm mostly using DeAtramentis Document inks right now...seem to work well!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-40186956361536854922015-01-15T10:02:20.874-06:002015-01-15T10:02:20.874-06:00What ink do you use? I have tried two different i...What ink do you use? I have tried two different inks that were advertised as waterproof. I wanted to use them for ink and watercolor, but both inks smeared badly when I laid on a wash.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303321565579905170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-48885149777720027902015-01-06T15:12:41.437-06:002015-01-06T15:12:41.437-06:00I now see the problem with disappearing ink in my ...I now see the problem with disappearing ink in my Creaper. I haven't used it that much and the level is way down. Weird.Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614226533493279115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-89761478386406400232015-01-02T13:06:46.757-06:002015-01-02T13:06:46.757-06:00Thanks, Cuyler...they ARE pretty, but I'm fine...Thanks, Cuyler...they ARE pretty, but I'm fine with the $20 ones too...interestingly the opaque one doesn't seem to evaporate as much as the clear.<br /><br />And you're welcomeKate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-16821389297033479972015-01-02T12:53:27.303-06:002015-01-02T12:53:27.303-06:00Well, the acrylic may or may not solve the evapora...Well, the acrylic may or may not solve the evaporation problem — I think their main feature is they look nice. Goulet Pens has videos of the Konrad acrylics pens that show off their nice, marbly finish (the still photos don't do them justice). <br /><br />While I like how they look, a pen is more a tool for me than a piece of jewelry. I have a bad habit of misplacing pens and I'll be less upset losing one that's $20 over one that's $40. <br /><br />I'd like to try out the new, monster-sized Neponset (with the 3-tined music nib), but you can get almost 4 Ahabs for that price. <br /><br />By the way, thanks for all your great books. Cuylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644637122288752676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-81709083148579827022014-12-19T08:12:22.894-06:002014-12-19T08:12:22.894-06:00I didn't even know they HAD new ones...I wonde...I didn't even know they HAD new ones...I wonder if that's to fix the evaporation!<br />Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-72323873302081582452014-12-19T06:19:09.404-06:002014-12-19T06:19:09.404-06:00I just got an Ahab Flex pen — I like it so much I ...I just got an Ahab Flex pen — I like it so much I ordered 2 more. This is the first time I heard of the evaporation trouble. Do you suppose the Konrad pens with the acrylic bodies would avoid problem? They look nice, but they cost twice as much ($40).Cuylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644637122288752676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-16873370827468543192014-12-18T09:17:20.512-06:002014-12-18T09:17:20.512-06:00My problem is that I also want water-resistant ink...My problem is that I also want water-resistant inks, and they are often iffy in ANY pen! And yes, AMAZING for the price. I kept my Noodlers' and got rid of several pens that cost many times what they do.Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-56743594075771944832014-12-18T02:38:27.728-06:002014-12-18T02:38:27.728-06:00I really like the Ahab, but agree with other comme...I really like the Ahab, but agree with other commenters that it seems to evaporate ink fairly rapidly. I feel I need to keep it in use, and be careful not to use inks that are on the dry side.<br /><br />An amazing product at the price though.John the Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048680743149584464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-88278980130416099662014-12-17T07:24:20.919-06:002014-12-17T07:24:20.919-06:00Have fun, Arlene!Have fun, Arlene!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-69812342907515122732014-12-16T22:38:44.518-06:002014-12-16T22:38:44.518-06:00I just got my first flex nib, a Noodler's Crea...I just got my first flex nib, a Noodler's Creaper, about 2 weeks ago and I'm having fun with it. I have small hands, too, and my other 2 pens are TWSBI Minis. I went for a year and half with just one fountain pen. Then wanted to have more ink colors available so got another Mini and a bottle of Brown #41 thanks to you and Wendy Shortland. Santa is bringing me a third Mini and some ink samples. I hope I can stop at 3 Minis and a Creaper!<br />Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614226533493279115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-56387764868142819652014-12-16T12:12:23.131-06:002014-12-16T12:12:23.131-06:00Probably because I wrote this post!!! :DProbably because I wrote this post!!! :DKate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-3723699204832629422014-12-16T12:11:54.005-06:002014-12-16T12:11:54.005-06:00Prera is very fine, very smooth, and very dependab...Prera is very fine, very smooth, and very dependable, but no flex. It's a lovely pen! SOMEday I'll find the perfect pen...<br /><br />And ironically, THREE of my Noodlers are on strike today. I have no idea why...<br />Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-84011023337942634882014-12-16T11:58:50.555-06:002014-12-16T11:58:50.555-06:00I wonder what a magic tool would cost. . . ?
I do...I wonder what a magic tool would cost. . . ?<br /><br />I don't know about the Prera, and want to get a bent nib pen eventually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-36007513256458492322014-12-14T20:26:55.638-06:002014-12-14T20:26:55.638-06:00I enjoy mine, a lot, and wouldn't be without t...I enjoy mine, a lot, and wouldn't be without them...but I don't mind fussing with them. (A lot of fountain pens require a little fussing!) I have a Prera, which is a slightly fancier Preppy, and yes, I DO like how dependable it is--it's only failed on me twice, once spitting a big gob of ink on my drawing and once refusing to work at all till I really cleaned it.<br /><br />And hey, you're a grownup, you know there's no magic tool, but I LOVE sharing and learning about what other people enjoy. I would never have heard about bent nib pens if someone hadn't talked about them! Come to think of it, same thing on the Noodler's--I think Nina Johansson first brought them to my attention (maybe?), and I've been playing with them ever since! 4 years now...Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-88134602095225726152014-12-14T20:26:17.794-06:002014-12-14T20:26:17.794-06:00Yes, it's weird! Some of mine hold ink for ag...Yes, it's weird! Some of mine hold ink for ages--as long as any other pen, but one of them just went WHOOSH lately. It's a fairly new transparent yellow one...my opaque ones don't seem to do that, and not ALL my transparent ones do. My Konrads or Ahabs don't seem to do that. It's a mystery!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-4943006254867796392014-12-14T18:33:01.807-06:002014-12-14T18:33:01.807-06:00I will buy a Noodler's Creaper flex pen when g...I will buy a Noodler's Creaper flex pen when goulet gets in their back-ordered ink. So far I have mixed reviews myself on the Safari, and have no problem with the Preppie (except it is one note -- not a lot of play in it to make fat or skinny lines.) I want try your flex before I try Liz's safari recommendations -- especially based upon price! I could have had two flex pens for the price of the Safari. <br /><br />Danny was going on about how people always want to know what brands their "teachers" use and it is not something he feels should be answered. My experience is that sharing on websites and finding out what people who are doing what you are trying to do use saves me precious $$$. I don't think everyone who asks is thinking that the pen is the one who is talented!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com