{"id":5605,"date":"2021-10-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=5605"},"modified":"2021-10-22T12:49:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T16:49:19","slug":"delights-from-dislikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/delights-from-dislikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Delights from my Dislikes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As promised, I’m back with delights from my disliked pen brands. Once again, this is based on a video<\/a> from Angelica Nyqvist.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: I’m calling this “dislike[d]” brands, but that’s really for the alliteration. I don’t necessarily dislike the brands, it’s more that their pens don’t tend to work for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montegrappa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ve had hard starting issues with most of my Montegrappa pens. It’s the reason why I’ve sold the ones that I have. But, my Extra 1930 Shiny Lines\/Dove is a true delight. The nib is wet. The material is stunning. The nib and cap band are beautiful. The only thing I would change is the ink capacity, as I keep writing it dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Montegrappa<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pineider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ve owned two Pineider pens and have sold both because I didn’t like the nibs. For the most part, I find their pens to be overpriced for what they are. But, the Forged Carbon material is glorious. While I wouldn’t want the Mystery Filler version, the Grande Bellezza version is incredibly tempting. It counts as a delight in my book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image from Pen Chalet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Franklin-Christoph<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don’t hate me. I can’t use most Franklin-Christoph pens because the threads at the end of the grip section are uncomfortable on my knuckles. But, I’ve come to love the Model 31. I bought the first Franklin-Christoph and Goulet Pen Co. collaboration<\/a> second-hand, after regretting missing it. Then, I bought the Lyra (3rd collaboration) earlier this year. They’re great. I love the materials, and the pens are well-made. Another set of delights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, what do you think? Do you like these pens, too? Do you have any delightful pens from brands you dislike? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to subscribe to my blog<\/a> or follow me on Instagram<\/a> so you don’t miss any posts. I generally post at least once a week. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

After my fails (for me) from my favorite pen brands, I had to do the opposite. So here are delights from my disliked pen brands.<\/p>\n

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