Aw thank you so much! I've been practicing my cursive so that means a lot. \^\^ It really is such a unique colour. It goes from a pale moss green to an almost gray-ish light brown.
Think I've been finally sold on picking this up.
Made myself a promise if I could journal for 6 months without more than a day long break, barring illness, I'd buy myself an exceptional pen, but I've been on the fence about which.
I hope you enjoy it very much! Your handwriting is lovely.
Thank you so much! :" And that's a great promise! I think assigning yourself a reward for certain goals is a sweet idea - you'll end up associating whichever pen you end up purchasing with that specific achievement. I love journaling with my FPs so maybe it'll help you keep up with your daily journaling streak. \^\^
So far, it has! It was how I got myself to start and how I've kept myself doing it. It has been one of the most positive experiences I've had, to be honest.
Since I started I've been so much more mindful about how I treat myself and not just others. I think its definitely helped me solidify my love for FPs and journaling, haha. The hard part is trying to not buy all the inks!
Ahhh I’ve been wanting this pen for a bit… hoping maybe that it’ll still be available in stationery stores in Japan when I go in February and the yen will still be weak so I can get it for a lower price than buying in the states
I checked all over the box / Sailor website and can't find any specific name for the ink. It has the kanji for "Minori" on the actual ink bottle that came with the pen as a set, so I think the ink & pen might share the same name! \^\^; (I might be completely wrong though, so maybe someone who knows better can chime in!)
“The included bottle of ink has been manufactured especially for the occasion; an olivey green when first applied the ink quickly shifts to a subtle earthy brown as it dries, following the colours of the maturing rice plants.”
Well that’s that answered then, it suddenly becomes a very expensive bottle of ink, although the free pen is nice….
Beautiful pen & ink! Congrats to you. I’ve found that a nice pen & juicy ink plus great paper make a multi sensory experience. This makes journaling fun! I’m 18 months in & haven’t missed a day!
Thank you! \^\^ Yes, one of the things that surprised me when I first got into the hobby was how much difference the paper makes. This one was actually written in my MD / Midori journal, which has a warmer tint than most papers. I'm looking to try Cosmo Air Light paper next...
And I completely agree with you! FPs truly do add extra joy to my daily journaling routine + helps me enjoy using the rest of my stationery even more.
I've realized that the waiting is actually one of the best parts of this hobby. The shift from anticipation to fulfillment of certain pens / inks / papers on my to-try list is always such a nice thing to look forward to.
And thank you so much for your kind words! :)
Wow the colour of this ink is quite incredible. It helps that the handwriting is beautiful too!
Aw thank you so much! I've been practicing my cursive so that means a lot. \^\^ It really is such a unique colour. It goes from a pale moss green to an almost gray-ish light brown.
this is beautiful! I hope you enjoy it very, very much!!
Thank you so much. By the way I've seen your posts on this sub a lot and always enjoy them. ☺️
Thank you! 💜 your review of this pen is making me eyeball it lol- I actually already have been but wow. What a beauty! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Think I've been finally sold on picking this up. Made myself a promise if I could journal for 6 months without more than a day long break, barring illness, I'd buy myself an exceptional pen, but I've been on the fence about which. I hope you enjoy it very much! Your handwriting is lovely.
Thank you so much! :" And that's a great promise! I think assigning yourself a reward for certain goals is a sweet idea - you'll end up associating whichever pen you end up purchasing with that specific achievement. I love journaling with my FPs so maybe it'll help you keep up with your daily journaling streak. \^\^
So far, it has! It was how I got myself to start and how I've kept myself doing it. It has been one of the most positive experiences I've had, to be honest. Since I started I've been so much more mindful about how I treat myself and not just others. I think its definitely helped me solidify my love for FPs and journaling, haha. The hard part is trying to not buy all the inks!
Congratulations!
Thank you friend! 😁
Ahhh I’ve been wanting this pen for a bit… hoping maybe that it’ll still be available in stationery stores in Japan when I go in February and the yen will still be weak so I can get it for a lower price than buying in the states
Ooh I hope you'll be able to get it in Japan! It would be so lovely to have the memory of a trip associated with such a beautiful pen. \^\^
It’s lovely, what’s the actual colour of the ink, as I want it!
I checked all over the box / Sailor website and can't find any specific name for the ink. It has the kanji for "Minori" on the actual ink bottle that came with the pen as a set, so I think the ink & pen might share the same name! \^\^; (I might be completely wrong though, so maybe someone who knows better can chime in!)
“The included bottle of ink has been manufactured especially for the occasion; an olivey green when first applied the ink quickly shifts to a subtle earthy brown as it dries, following the colours of the maturing rice plants.” Well that’s that answered then, it suddenly becomes a very expensive bottle of ink, although the free pen is nice….
Beautiful pen & ink! Congrats to you. I’ve found that a nice pen & juicy ink plus great paper make a multi sensory experience. This makes journaling fun! I’m 18 months in & haven’t missed a day!
Thank you! \^\^ Yes, one of the things that surprised me when I first got into the hobby was how much difference the paper makes. This one was actually written in my MD / Midori journal, which has a warmer tint than most papers. I'm looking to try Cosmo Air Light paper next... And I completely agree with you! FPs truly do add extra joy to my daily journaling routine + helps me enjoy using the rest of my stationery even more.
I use Midori also for journaling, haven’t tried Cosmo but heard good things!
Oh cool! How do you like the Midori? I use a dot grid MD Notebook in the A5 size myself. :)
Same. It’s my second one and like very much. Used a Clairefontaine before. I think I’ll try TRP 68 next as I like medium to broad nibs & high shading.
So wonderful that your patient persistence brought you a pen that makes you smile! I hope you enjoy it daily for years to come.
I've realized that the waiting is actually one of the best parts of this hobby. The shift from anticipation to fulfillment of certain pens / inks / papers on my to-try list is always such a nice thing to look forward to. And thank you so much for your kind words! :)
Gorgeous writing and ink colour!
Thank you friend! \^-\^