tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post5576532634276689052..comments2024-03-04T04:14:25.797-06:00Comments on Artists' Journal Workshop: Noodler's Flex PenKate (Cathy Johnson)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-49660136833758242022011-12-06T15:29:25.107-06:002011-12-06T15:29:25.107-06:00I just joined the Workshop and have been opening t...I just joined the Workshop and have been opening the BLOGs and FLICKR pages listed on the right. How amazing inspirational. I invite everyone to check out Robin Poteet's wonderful page. http://www.robinpoteet.com/rp_sketchbooks.htm<br />If you wish to peek at mine, go to: http://www.robinpoteet.com/rp_sketchbooks.htm<br /><br />Lee Kline (Sketchrboy)lee klinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11169484346993295564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-56193766462939790772011-08-23T07:52:11.911-05:002011-08-23T07:52:11.911-05:00Thanks for sharing the video, Rita! Yep, I tweak ...Thanks for sharing the video, Rita! Yep, I tweak mine frequently. LOVE the nib, don't care that much for the ink-delivery, which is what needs tweaking. <br /><br />Tanya, I don't know, never tried them. Anyone?Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-70347088258237302772011-08-22T23:05:00.193-05:002011-08-22T23:05:00.193-05:00What do you think of the Pilot Parallel pens for s...What do you think of the Pilot Parallel pens for sketching?Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741338651144200448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-5485955727665180332011-06-17T10:37:47.779-05:002011-06-17T10:37:47.779-05:00The Noodler's Flex can need some tweaking. I ...The Noodler's Flex can need some tweaking. I kind of knew that but was afraid to mess with mine too much until I saw Brian Goulet's video.<br />http://www.youtube.com/user/TheInkNouveau#p/a/u/0/8h2UDPDs2rIRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-70278432452836332552011-06-17T07:58:19.741-05:002011-06-17T07:58:19.741-05:00Thanks, Nina, that IS gorgeous!So far, mine flexes...Thanks, Nina, that IS gorgeous!So far, mine flexes just fine...I've played with the nib adjustment a bit so it flows more smoothly, too.<br /><br />I'd noticed that about the ink on top of the nib too...I just try not to get my fingers in it!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-13672730291825028392011-06-17T07:50:49.924-05:002011-06-17T07:50:49.924-05:00I haven´t had any leaking problems with mine, thou...I haven´t had any leaking problems with mine, though Platinum Carbon ink likes to seep up on top of the nib - but that might be the ink´s fault, because it does that on some other pens too. Different inks have different flows... <br />I too have experienced that the Noodler´s flex pen flexes better once you have forced it a bit. Check this video to see how much you can actually flex it (though I can´t write that beautifully...):<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyutFobyPr0Nina Johanssonhttp://ninajohansson.senoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-18342784415285867842011-06-12T12:32:57.611-05:002011-06-12T12:32:57.611-05:00Such great comments. I just purchased one for mys...Such great comments. I just purchased one for myself. It's good to know the in's and out's. Thanks for the info!Beth Billstromhttp://www.beaksandbranches.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-5997127863624288172011-06-12T11:06:38.884-05:002011-06-12T11:06:38.884-05:00Got mine, too. After one day's use they seem ...Got mine, too. After one day's use they seem to work more smoothly, and give a better flex. I am pleased I got it.<br /><br />As it is a Piston, I personally would be cautious of filling it with watercolours, although it appears this pen can be totally disassembled.Zoe, ontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149680542541770465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-63464315874971010152011-06-12T07:58:03.708-05:002011-06-12T07:58:03.708-05:00Oh, that DOES sound like fun!Oh, that DOES sound like fun!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-37725461897276452812011-06-12T07:51:34.541-05:002011-06-12T07:51:34.541-05:00sounds quite fun and it sounds like maybe I could ...sounds quite fun and it sounds like maybe I could put watercolors in it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-5792387863246350052011-06-12T07:09:21.309-05:002011-06-12T07:09:21.309-05:00Oh dear, sorry you've had problems! Have you ...Oh dear, sorry you've had problems! Have you contacted the seller lately? Yes, I've read some negative reviews, too...for an inexpensive pen I imagine there are some that are not up to snuff. I was a little cautious myself for that reason, I'd heard some of the nibs were scratchy. Mine's terrific!<br /><br />It did make a couple of small spatters but I had swung at a bug and figured that was it! (My old Waterman, which has a flex nib, does the same thing...maybe it's something flexible nibs are more likely to do since they seem to deliver more ink? Nina, any problems with that?)Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-88701041329028780042011-06-12T07:04:34.737-05:002011-06-12T07:04:34.737-05:00Well, I ordered my flex months ago. I still do no...Well, I ordered my flex months ago. I still do not have my flex pen and it was paid. I have never heard back from the seller a reputable Pen Company. I am glad everyone seems to like this pen. However, I have read several reviews that say: Do not bother, it leaks and the fix does not fix the problem. Have you had any leaking problems?Quilt knithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055441899074240808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-16847455103699783572011-06-12T06:34:07.237-05:002011-06-12T06:34:07.237-05:00Thanks you two! Rita, it does indeed take practic...Thanks you two! Rita, it does indeed take practice to write with...I find mostly I keep the same pressure then for uniform lines, but I want to learn the varied style too...it works fine for non-cursive lettering, for me, though. I guess that's more like drawing...?<br /><br />Nina, thank you, indeed I have done that to have the old Waterman cleaned and the sac repaired, but it still wants to throw out a big blop once in a while! I've mislaid the letter from my pen repair person, she told me it might need something else, and that's probably it. :-D<br /><br />Having fun with the Noodler's! Roz is right, it does have an odd smell (new plastic?) but happily it doesn't bother me...Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-81120518416623222142011-06-12T03:36:50.470-05:002011-06-12T03:36:50.470-05:00Thanks for your input, Kate! I´m glad you like it ...Thanks for your input, Kate! I´m glad you like it too - yes, it is an unbeatable pen for that price. <br />About your Waterman 152 - if you love to draw with it, send it in for a repair! I have done so with an old Wahl-Eversharp that we found in a box, and which was totally wrecked - the nib was unusable, and the filling mechanism was in shards inside the pen. Now it is as good as new, with a new (vintage) W-E super flexible nib. Totally worth the money to get this oldie working again. Now I´ve sent my mum´s old Montblanc in as well. :)<br />Before this, I didn´t know that you could repair old fountain pens, but there are some really enthuiastic experts out there... :)Nina Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861767400733778212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-7812209270343444812011-06-11T21:31:34.778-05:002011-06-11T21:31:34.778-05:00Goulets were out in 12 hours! They are the nicest...Goulets were out in 12 hours! They are the nicest couple. I got my flex pens (red and blue) from them. Have never owned one and am just trying to get used to using one. I think they are much easier (and fun!) to draw with than to write with--LOL! But I want to attempt to learn something more Spencerian with the writing, if possible. If not--I'll use them both for drawing with different colored inks--hehe! Not that anything I can draw would look as beautiful. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.com