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Ever since I knew about the Vanishing Point, I've always wanted to try one. But I don't want the hassle of buying an expensive pen and having to sell it if I don't like it.

So ever since Majohn made the A1 and A2, I always wanted to buy them to try click fountain pens. I can only guess and lay out many ~~excuses~~ reasons why I waited until Jinhao's second shot at click fountain pens to get one. But not only that I gambled with 3!

But so far I am pleased with all three. Read that jinhao's model might have more QC variable what with some that dry out in minutes. Going with fine is perfectly fine for me.

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[–] Lasherz12@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

My favorite EDC one handed pen is the Lamy Dialog (which took me a long time to get up the gumption to buy), but the VP variants are really awesome if you use them all day long. I worked at a bank for a while and would go through a fill a day with my pilot vp. Highly recommended for a unique and convenient experience.

As others have said, if you don't use them every day or other day you'll run into dry problems. Even Mondays after a weekend I'd usually have to fill that morning to avoid issues.

[–] JayGray91@piefed.social 1 points 3 months ago

Yes, I've gotten a dry start today on the 17th after not writing with them since the 15th. Guess I can start my journallimh on paper books early than my planned "New Year's resolution".

So far, I really like the style. Maybe someday I can buy a VP if money permits.