Showing posts with label #Acrylic. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Amar Jyoti Sarma : Memoirs of a Fountain Pen Lover


You may connect with what he says, may have different views but will definitely agree undeniably on many facts that he states, emotions he expresses. You cannot help yourself but smiling at times when he narrates  his experience, his attachments and bonding.


Amar Jyoti Sarma, An FP_Enthusiast from Assam (The Land of Tea Gardens)        ...here you go



1. What does the word Pen meant to you?

A pen is a writing instrument to pen down your thoughts. It can be roller pen, ball pen,Jotter or a fountain pen. For me, the fountain pens are the classiest writing instruments. They are not perfect and need the occasional tuning  as per your writing style and grip. This makes them more personal than any other writing instruments. You work on its wetness, fineness, smoothness till it represents you. Its unique, personal and therefore an extension of yourself.

 Its very personal and reflects your personality.

2. Where did you get your inspiration from?

I inherited my father's Wingsung pens. In 2010, when I inked those pens, I instantly liked the flow of ink and the sound of the nib on paper. It was an instant connection. However, the nib was not at it's best. So, I looked for spare nibs on internet. Meanwhile, I became very curious about Indian handmade pens, especially in Ebonite. I ordered the cheapest (economically, of course) two I could find from ASA website ( I didn't want to lose money as online transactions were still very new). The pens were made by Gama. And I got hooked. I became fascinated with ebonite pens from ASA, Gama and so started my journey. 

 I like to believe that I am a user rather than a collector as I buy pens that I believe will give me a better experience than its aesthetic value.


Wingsungs



3. What drives you towards a pen?


I have become very particular about my pens over the last decade. I am a user and therefore, writing  is my utmost priority. The feel of the nib scratching on the paper and the ink trail giving shape to my thoughts, feels magical. The wetness of the ink, the color, the fineness everything is personalized for me. This can happen only with a fountain pen. However, there is no perfect fountain pen. You have to work on it and make it perfect for yourself. You have to get your hands dirty sometimes and when you are done, you have a pen that is an extension of yourself. Many people don't like my settings of a pen but that is me. I like my pen that way.


4. Which is your go to pen? What features you look for when selecting a pen? Actually "How do you like your pen to be"?

A few pens that I can never do without would be Kanwrite Desire with a semi flex M nib, Pilot 78 G with an F nib and Deccan Advocate with an F nib. I like my nibs as fine as possible, slightly dry so that the ink dries out quickly on the paper, it should have a mid sized section and neither too heavy, nor too light. I am very particular when it comes to my writing experience. Besides those, ASA Maya is also my favourite. 
Kanwrite
Pilot




5.How big is your collection of pens? Can you share their pics and details, how you feel about  them? 

I have about 300 pens, mostly Indian FPs from Gama, ASA, Guider, Ratnam and Ranga. I have a few Kanwrites. I have about 100 Chinese pens and some vintage Parkers, Sheaffers and Indian vintage too. But I am primarily in Indian handmade ebonites and an occasional acrylic. However, I collect Indian vintage pens as I feel that they need to be preserved for posterity. Nothing beats the feel of ebonite in hand though I like acrylic for its vibrant colors.
 























6. What measures you feel are essential on part of manufacturers and FP dealer/retailers in India to make the FP popular?

 Japan and Germany had the advantage of starting earlier in a perfect multinational conglomerate way. They have over the period of time build their brand in such a way that people do not mind buying their products at a premium because they are assured of the quality and after sales service. Indian manufacturers are more or less operating like cottage industries. Further, India still doesn't produce enough raw material and parts required to make  fountain pens. So, certain compromises has to be made. You may get quality but the price goes high or you may make it affordable but the effect of cost cutting is apparent. For example, we do not have steady supply of clips and rings of good quality or the rods or sheets (of ebonite and acrylic) to make the FP body.  However, even with this limitations our pens can do much better by investing more time on quality check and by creating an effective after sales services. Most people want a good experience out of the box. No body really has time to work on the pen or send it back again for servicing. Consumers will think twice before sending a pen back for servicing and wait for its arrival. Therefore some kind of network of after sales service is the need of the hour. But quality check before the user uses the pen is the utmost priority.

7. How active are you on Social media?  
 
I am mostly in FB and I am working actively in a new FB group called Pen's and Calligraphers forum. The idea of this group is not just to display the collection of FP but also enjoy creating something with it, even if it's just a scribble. After all, an FP is a writing instrument.  An FP should help you express yourself. Just enjoy your pen.


9. Tell me about your profession and hobbies, apart from FP and inks

I am a weird person. Do you know I collect or rather cant throw away the card board boxes and cartons of my fountain pens, mobiles, cameras. 😂😂 


Besides pen, I love electronic gadgets like mobiles, cameras and such small gadgets. I love tinkering with electrical or electronic goods. I have spoiled 3 of my phones trying to repair them myself by watching youtube guides. I love riding motorcycles. I have a Pulsar when I feel sporty and a Enfield Classic 500 when I want a long ride. I do amateur gardening. I love reading about astrophysics. Everything about Origin of the universe, relativity quantum mechanics. I don't understand it like a scientist but I like reading it in its simplified form. Do you know that  time will stand still if you can travel at the speed of light. Unfortunately, that would require infinite energy. The unsolved mysteries of the world really fascinates me. I go to sleep trying to visualize falling into a black hole and its consequences.

Professionally, I am a senior lecturer of law in BRM Govt. Law College.








8. Well giving messages to all is easy and most common question, but I would like to ask, whats your opinion about impulse purchases? 

I feel that an FP must be enjoyed first. It must be, like one of my friend said, exploited. Get the maximum out of it. Yes, collecting them  as investments is also a viable option but beyond that don't ever fall in the rat race of buying pens just because somebody else bought it. Ask yourself, do you really need another fountain pen and why? If you are satisfied with your answer then definitely go for it. 
 
 


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Saturday, November 7, 2020

Come November 2020 and its raining pens for Fountain Pen Lovers like never before.. Pens, Pens and exciting lucky draw offer for you with FP friendly papers

Its been an exceptional year  2020,  with COVID19 turning many things Topsy-turvy, creating new equations,  destroying old norms, WFH becoming new norm, old meeting rooms becoming redundant, online conferences becoming more regular than eating out  etc etc..... many rekindling their own old long forgotten hobbies,  writing with and collecting fountain pen being one of many such hobbies. Came November, where in the first Friday is celebrated as Fountain Pen day, falling on 6th November this year of 2020. I am compiling some of limited time offers and launches announced by many Indian manufacturers reviving old vintages or dedicating one line of FP to "Corona warriors"  

Pen buys

  • The Warrior  from Magna Carta
  • Xiphos by GM Customs (Urushi Studio Fame) 
  • Vazir 2.0 from Constellations88
  • ASA LE from ASApens
  • Lotus Ornament from LOTUSpens
  • Woodex from Hyderabad.

Paper buy (limited time offer till 08 November 2020 only)

An exciting offer by ASA pens in conjunction with Ayush Surana and a chance to win ASA genius pen for lucky FPL


1. “The Warrior” By Magna Carta 

 In the words of Hardik, owner of the brand

Fountain pen was invented in 1636, with combination of wonderful reservoir of ink and a metal nib. On the day, world of writing was changed forever. Fountain pen is still a choice of those who prefer a more traditional, elegant and beautiful method of writing. When it comes to record the most important and beautiful moments of life, or turning words into poetry, only this pen rocks the world. In the honor of this invention, first Friday of November is celebrated as “The Fountain Pen Day”.  This is the day to gift yourself and your loved ones with a lovely fountain pen.

 





    In this sudden outbreak of COVID-19, we decided to celebrate this day by honoring the warriors of society. Everyone is working from home due to scary surroundings but doctors working and researching for us day and night and saving us from the pandemic. Our brand Dynamic presents the brand new model of fountain pen “The warrior”, made up with solid brass bars with antique finish. The cap is designed with the logo of Caduceus, the logo of doctor, with the symbol of Hermes and two snakes winding around. Let’s celebrate the efforts of all the doctors and medical staff all over world.

         Rs 900.00 including Pan India Shipping ( 4 cartridge & 1 converter included)For further bookings one can contact Hardik on his whatsapp number +91 98703 03101

 

2. Xiphos by GM Customs

Following message along with offer was shared by Vivek Kulkarni.

 On this 'Fountain Pen Day' let us spread happiness one pen at a time. Introducing "Xiphos", made from Nikko Ebonites in beautiful colours. The pens will come with a no. 6 JoWo nib of choice (EF, F, M, B, 1.1 or 1.5) and a Schmidt converter. 18K gold nib can be provided at an additional cost.

 Overall Length -148 mm approx 

Barrel dia-16 mm max approx

Cap dia- 16 mm max approx
Nib- #6 JoWo
Converter- Schmidt K5
Trims- Tin coating done in collaboration with experts in surface treatments

Price- INR 7450 (black ebonite) and INR 8900 (colour ebonites)

Pan India shipping INR 150

Bookings open. Delivery will start from 15th December. 

Contact Apurv Kulkanrni +91 82752 37371 for booking

 

3. Vazir by Constellations88

Constellations88 has launched a new improved version of Vazir in Acrylic, which was a great success. Alongwith her co-preneur and husband Vishal, Nisha Singhi shared following message for FPL community:

Happy Fountain Pen Day everyone
Launching  : Second model in Vazir (many feedback incorporated after the first launch)

Presenting Vazir Black (cigar shaped) 


Description & Features:
 The pens,
handcrafted in India, are made from high quality acrylics and polished to give a lustrous shine, Nibs are  #6(India standard) nib. Each pen comes with a Schmidt converter in a cool box that gives a feeling of pen floating in air.  Threaded cap that can be posted.

 

Floating pen type box


 


Vital Stats:
Pen total length: 5.8 inches
Pen without cap: 5 inches
Cap diameter: 17mm
Barrel diameter: 15mm
Material: Acrylic
Weight: 25gms
Nib: Fine, Medium and Broad

MRP: INR 2999/-
Launch Offer: INR 2499/- till 15 November, 2020
Shipping: Free shipping Pan India

Whatsapp Nisha Singhi for bookings on +91 98207 66530

(First lot has been sold out within 24 hours)



4. “ASA LE” made by V-sign, inspired by Chelpark Moti.

A really true value for money and a bit of nostalgia for FP lovers of India ..as described by Subramanium Laxminarayan, owner of brand ASA

This fountain pen day, I am introducing a pen inspired by the legendary Chelpark Moti (Pearl)

In the late 1980’s, there were a gamut of beautiful models of fountain pens, in India, each claiming a place in the heart of user. One of the most Iconic model (Also most elusive and rare) was the Chelpark Moti. A product of Chelpark, but made by Beena Pens Mumbai.

The Chelpark Moti was an ideal piston filler. It had ergonomic contours and a smooth nib. All these features came with a value for money pricing. It was presented in a box as a set often coupled with a ball point pen.

No wonder the Chelaprk Moti was a true pearl.

Nostalgic memories of pen drove me to often approach Beena/V-sign the actual OEM to recreate this model. It was recently that my request was heard and we decided to go ahead and remake the inspired version of this pen, “The ASA LE”

Presenting the “ASA LE” made by V-sign, inspired by Chelpark Moti. (in comparison with a VSing pen)

 

The “ASA LE” is a store exclusive.

The “ASA LE” is a piston filler. The pen uses a sturdy, long lasting piston filler. The ergonomic design makes writing fun and joyous.
Salient Features :-
· Sturdy Piston, low maintenance
· VintageTapered Nib (F-M Point).
· Satin Finish Cap
· Exquisite Gun Metal Finished Clip
· 2 brilliant colours (Classic Black and Vintage Blue)

All these at an attractive price of Rs.250/- + shipping (Free Shipping Pan India)

Please book yours  on the website https://asapens.in/eshop/v-sign-asa-le-piston-fountain-pen?search=le

5. LOTUS ORNAMENT by Arun Singhi.. 

I always term his workmanship as one of the best in Indian FP. His message to FPL community on FP day is as following:-

Happy Fountain Pen Day..

 A man who hasn’t written with a fountain pen, knows not the joy of writing!
 
A fountain pen is a treasure, like a piece of precious jewellery. Starting from cheap ones that cost a few dollars to ones that can cost a million, there is something out there for everyone. Wooden, metal, plastic, ebonite, glass, gold-nibbed, diamond-encrusted; you name it and will have it!
Today, on fountain pen day, let’s pay an ode to the King of writing instruments, the fountain pen.

On this Day introducing
LOTUS ORNAMENT

 






 


For those special occasions, or just when you are feeling special, add some glitter, get on the shine, a bit of sparkle and nothing will seem ordinary anymore.For that ‘not-so-ordinary’ writing, go for the pen with the bling- Lotus Ornament. Make your writing stand apart from the rest, make yourself feel unique.  From time immemorial, humans have worn ornaments to enhance their beauty, of shells and pearls, leaves and flowers, gold and precious stones. The Lotus Ornament endeavours to do the same.. to enhance the beauty of your writing and to add a touch of class and status
Made in NIKKO Ebonite
Price 11500
Fountain pen day offer price 10350
OFFER VALID TILL - 10, Nov 2020

6. The Woodex from Hyderabad(Deccan)

 The infants of ebonite pen turners from hyderabad are expanding their repertoire with new threaded JoWo sections available though in limited quantity. They have just turned 11 pens as first batch on FP day. The message from The Turners Son-in-Law and Manager Chinna has posted following message for the delight of FPL.

 Greetings from Woodex

We are happy to announce that we are launching our new model with JoWo threaded Section.

11 pens are readily available.

Rs. 1600 with Kanwrite Nib unit and without any converter
Nib unit available are F and M in dual tone.

Rs. 1,450 Without nib unit and without converter.

Can be used as an Eye Dropper also.

Pics are self explanatory


 





One can contact Chinna  on his whatsapp no +91 98854 28100 

7. Ayush Surana and ASApens have joined hand together to offer  an exclusive deal and a chance to win ASA pen 

Subramaniam Laxminarayan  and Ayush Surana has graciously extended this  one day offer till Sunday 08  November 2020 and shared following message

 Wishing all of you a Very Happy Fountain Pen day in advance!!

Its our pleasure to present a wonderful opportunity to you to own an exclusive and sought after “Pen and Notebook”.

ASA Pens has teamed up with Ayush Paper to bring you the most coveted “Offer for Today”

Exclusive offers for the day!!
  • Offer A- Buy a A4 Fountain Pen Friendly book and get a 5.5 x 8.5 perfect bound book absolutely free!!
  • Offer B- Buy a A5 Fountain Pen Friendly book and get a Pocket Size book absolutely free!!
  • Offer C- Buy a Perfect Bound Fountain Pen Friendly book and get Pocket size book absolutely free!!
  • Offer D- Buy a Pocket Size Fountain Pen Friendly book and get a Pocket Size book absolutely free!!
ALSO ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A ASA GENIUS FULL EBONITE FOUNTAIN PEN IN RED-YELLOW RIPPLED COLOUR WITH A CHOICE ASA NIB.
To grab your offer, pls click the link below to buy

https://ayushpaper.com/fountain-pen-group-buy/

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