#11 last week’s pens: week 21 of 2026
It has been super interesting to finally track my fountain pen use somewhat consistently and observe the changes. Before this, I only had a vague idea of how far the seasonal theme in my ink use went, but it’s becoming more and more apparent. Last week brought the brightest reds and blues with a shimmery green. This palette was balanced enough that I rotated through the pens often, and only a single drop of red ink was left when I was cleaning out on Sunday. I think bright coloured inks, comfortable grips, and the subtle variety in nib feel while keeping the width in a very usable range did it for me. A lot of moving parts, all working perfectly together. I count this as a success, and will attempt to replicate the balance of pen + ink in the future.
I seem to be having a moment with shimmer inks, considering that the shimmer pen was already empty by mid-week. Maybe it’s time to increase the shimmer inked pens to two... Let’s get into it!
Lamy 2000 -F- Diamine Wild Strawberry
Lamy 2000 has a large ink capacity, and combined with a wet F nib, it goes for a long time. It got me through lectures, workshop sessions, and heavy-duty essay writing. I wrote out my presentation in this pen because the bright red was legible even when I left my notebook on the desk and got up to present. Comfort, legibility, and cheerful colours make this pair a huge winner. I am already tempted to ink it up again.
Scribo Piuma Impressione -F- Robert Oster Australian Sky Blue
Is this ink that different from the DOZEN other bright blue inks I have? Not really. Did I buy it because I trust the flow of Robert Oster inks? Yes. The nib of this pen is on the softer side, and needed a little adjustment for a while, as I bought it used some time ago. When it came back, the only thing left was to test it. A bright blue Robert Oster ink was the only way to go. It’s nice to have this pen in regular rotation.
Franklin Christoph Model 02 Copper Line –F- Robert Oster 2023 DPS Tulip Fields
I’m genuinely having a moment with shimmer inks, and my inner magpie couldn’t have been happier. I was expecting this ink to be a brighter, grassier green, and I am pleasantly surprised to see that it’s slightly darker, letting the gold shimmer contrast more. I admit I used up the full fill in 3 days, but hear me out. The nib on this pen is so wonderfully smooth that it was impossible to not enjoy writing.
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