Grail Pen Achieved - Omas 360 DIY Fountain Pen Restoration & Nib Tuning

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@Outerwebs Год назад

Glad I discovered that I find triangular sections highly undesirable early on, and for only the cost of a Lamy Safari...

@Doodlebud Год назад

Much better way to find out LOL

@ironmic9244 Год назад

An interesting thing happened with me. I can't stand the Safari. The grip hurts my fingers for some reason within minutes of use. It was why I was apprehensive about the 360. I used a Faber-Castell Schulfuller, which had a tripod rubberised grip, and that helped. But I have no such issue with the 360. It is hands down the most comfortable pen I've used.

@zazaincalifornia 11 месяцев назад

Good to know that all triangular grips are not made equal! I don’t mind the Lamy safari but not my favorite, but I’ll have a look at the others model with triangular grip then

@ironmic9244 11 месяцев назад

@@zazaincalifornia I think the plastic is so hard on the Safari. The angles of the 360 might also be a reason for a more comfortable grip, but I've never checked the angles. Maybe the cotton resin on the 360 does make a difference too.

@JoeWithTheGlasses Год назад

i’m so happy the dankpods of fountain pens exists

@retro51fan Год назад

Congratulations! So glad you finally achieved your Grail Pen goal😊 So… what’s your next Grail Pen? 😛

@Doodlebud Год назад

Lol, not sure yet. I'll be doing a video of the triangle pen you gave me to help keep my eyes on the prize 🏆🖋️

@ZiaLinkZen Год назад

@@Doodlebud Yes CONGRATS!! I know you've been dreaming of the Wild One but so satisfying to find a "deal" then tune and clean it up yourself. Nice job! I'm VERY interested in the inexpensive "triangle pen" and how to get one of those.

@Bruusky Год назад

@@Doodlebud Would love to see you compare this to the new Pineider Triangle shaped pen if you can. Congrats on the grail pen acquisition!!!

@judyjacobs5827 Год назад

Thanks for the advice on the jeweler's cloth and its penchant for destroying the plating. Congratulations on getting a grail pen.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Lets just say I found out on another pen 😣

@hex32webdesign Год назад

Congratulations on getting your grail pen. My grail pen is the Omas Ogiva Cocktail Blue Angel. One day I'll have the money and the opportunity at the same time. Enjoy.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Save up a few bucks here and there over time and keep your eyes peeled for the right deal that comes up at the right time

@barryscottNEED 7 месяцев назад

I just found this exact pen and love it. I'd love to find one of their "Mezzo" 360s, a little smaller overall.

@pnwesty7174 11 месяцев назад

I missed this vijeho. Congrats! I remember you've mentioned this pen several times over the last year or two. Nice!

@Doodlebud 11 месяцев назад

Been looking for one of these ever since I found out they existed 😍

@soxandbears Год назад

Congrats, man. My dad and I did a pen exchange and now I'm jonesing hardcore for a grey m800

@Doodlebud Год назад

Those are nice 😍

@davidalangordon 7 месяцев назад

Very nice video. The details of your restoration procedure are very interesting and informative. Please pass them on.. thanks, Dave

@ruadhagainagaidheal9398 9 месяцев назад

I have one in Blue Royale celluloid. I also have one of every size and colour except the wild celluloid. I had an extra lucens limited edition but it was stolen by a party guest. I love Omas 360s. I just LOVE them. By the way, I think that although yours looks black, its probably ‘Blu 360’ like one of mine. It’s such a deep dark blue it looks black. Hold it up to a super bright light to see.

@Doodlebud 9 месяцев назад

I'll give it a look 👍

@carloswilson977 Год назад

Doodlebud; Congrats!! Looks absolutely beautiful!! For me, a Canada Day weekend project restoring a very early Vintage Sheaffer Balance Oversize (I think) from 1929 or 1930 based on the clip on the cap and it was made in Toronto Canada. Found it in excellent condition at a local antique shop last week but was in need of some care. Did the whole 9 yards: Fully dismantled, ultrasonically cleaned, some light micromeshing to remove light scrates general body polishing/waxed, nib/feed removed and polished and refit and assembled. Now, I just have to wait for what I think is a #20 sac to to arrive finish the project. Very satisfying so far!!! There's an almost unperceivable crack on the lip of the cap which I plan to repair. You can't see it and I should leave it alone but I know it's there and my disgusting OCD is unbearble. Maybe a good repair project for you in in a upcoming video? There's not much info out there. I only found one video where acetone mixed w/pieces of cellulose was used as a glue... Food for thought. Thanks!!!!

@Doodlebud Год назад

Sounds like a great pen & a fun project 😊. I haven't tried fixing cracks yet. If I do I gotta find a crappy pen to with. Don't want to risk making a decent pen into a no so great one 😬

@detpekandefingret Год назад

Congrats! I must admit that I did laugh at the boomer-audio of the first version. I assumed it was due to late night work, but looks like you've encountered a bug, perhaps.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Yeah no clue what haooend. Edit was all together but for some reason when it created the file only certain parts got messed up. Never seen this before 😒

@derekdavis5720 Год назад

Enjoy Doodle Bud glad you got your grail pen enjoy! I’m about to get a grail pen. I have worked hard for it in a different way. The pen? Omas Galileo Galilei in wild celluloid. Bought from my friend an eminent pen technician here in Blighty. I enjoyed watching the video and learned a lot. Thank you. The video was inspiring and the Omas 360 is stunning. Take care D

@Doodlebud Год назад

Thats a serious pen my friend! Enjoy it 👍

@Sallysaurus Год назад

A member of the Calgary pen club has one of those that I got to try. Can't remember if it was the cool celluloid one or if I'm mixing it up with a different pen. I remember liking the grip more than I was expecting

@Doodlebud Год назад

It's so great to try out different pens at meet ups

@eileengoldenberg270 Год назад

Great restore! Beautiful pen!

@13noman1 Год назад

Inspiring as you so often are. Congratulations on this very successful hunt and restoration!

@warrenpeace7984 Год назад

Beautiful! That was a great deal!

@santauxia Год назад

Beautiful pen, great restoration. Im glad you were able to find it. Enjoy your vaca.

@dancinswords Год назад

That is a very interesting and cool design! I love the blocky-swirled gold bands more than anything else about it

@johnlopez3996 Год назад

I love the thumb war rhyme that you wrote. I am pleased to hear that you found your grail pen. You have a lucky streak when it comes to fountain pens, and I want to thank you for showing the work that you do to restore them. Thank you again for your video presentation. Enjoy your vacation.

@chrisdaniels6523 Год назад

Congratulations! I almost bought one in creamy celluloid in the 90s, and have been regretting the mistake ever since...

@basta.dotto_ Год назад

What a happy happy happy Dooooodlebud! 🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏Gorgeous. Just stunning. 🖤💛

@zazaincalifornia 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations for getting this pen! As not so versed in vintage pens restoration, I love how clearly you explain your thought process. Thanks for sharing and enjoy 🤗

@BoxOfFeet Год назад

Wow, I'm so glad you got one!! I'm so happy for you.

@beedee4466 Год назад

Congratulations on your find-Looks very stately!! Beautiful restoration too!! 🤩

@Doodlebud Год назад

Thanks so much, very happy with it

@azhd210 Год назад

oh lordy, i feel my fountain pen interest coming back to me.

@halfsourlizard9319 Год назад

Congrats on the beautiful Omas! The 360 is truly a fantastic pen ... I own one ... and refuse to buy a second, because then I'll start collecting them.

@slo_carry Год назад

Congratulations on your grail pen! I'm glad you were able to get the nib adjusted without damaging the feed. I've heard the feed is impossible to replace if damaged. I need to either work on my Omas nib or have someone else do it. I have a Broad nib that has a very specific writing angle and skips some, but is a joy to use when it writes correctly. Cheers Doodlebud!

@majajamie Год назад

So happy for you! 👏👏 Use it in good health! 😃

@dickward1090 Год назад

congrats on your grail pen. looks absolutely stunning

@Doodlebud Год назад

I'm loving it

@hriveran Год назад

Congratulations, may you fully enjoy this pen.

@pen_journal Год назад

Congrats Doodlebud!!!! I just love to see you work on restoring and fine-tuning the grail pen that you are looking for!

@Doodlebud Год назад

Super happy with it now. Polished up and writes wonderfully

@Kenjiro5775 Год назад

I have an Omas Emotica with a Ti nib that is semiflexible in medium. I have never seen this pen in a review anywhere. For a quick moment, I thought I saw Emotica after Omas in the title of this video. It must have been wishful thinking, lol. The 360 is a fantastic offering by Omas. 👍😁

@Doodlebud Год назад

I just love how it's a very unique design

@leebalmforth2269 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful pen. 👍

@wanyman Год назад

Congratulations on your grail pen score. I love unique fountain pens.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Gotta try all the different stuff that's put there. Like going to a buffet, want to try them all

@aag24 11 месяцев назад

I suppose this is mine too. Not really believed in “grail” pens but I adore the design and have liked it for years. Congratulations sir.

@Doodlebud 11 месяцев назад

Its strange, they keep make grail pens all the time!

@sistergoldenhair0727 Год назад

Beautiful pen!! Thank you for taking us through your process of shining, refitting the nib, etc.

@Doodlebud Год назад

This was a fun pen to work on. Been looking for one for years and its almost better (at least for me) when I get one that needs a little work. I learn more about the pen when I work on it and appreciate more.

@aidaskatkevicius6507 8 месяцев назад

Congratulations on reaching the Grail pen :), I hope I will someday find my Omas 360 T2 (in my opinion the best material for a modern pen is titanium).

@davidanderson3425 Год назад

Congratulations! Always nice to see someone find their grail pen.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Thanks buddy 👍

@ironmic9244 Год назад

My friend it's actually a blue-black resin. That is what OMAS labels them anyways. Just a quick note. OMAS pistons are notorious for being delicate, so be gentle when filling and cleaning. Great job restoring it. I just don't have the guts to fiddle and tinker. It's such a shame with what happened to OMAS, but now those of us really get to treasure them. Look at the way the pen writes. Oh so wonderfully wet, some shading, a nice rich, deep color. Fantastic! I'm really, really happy for you. Good Canada Day present.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Was many years to find one at a price I was ok with

@oscarmedina1597 Год назад

Congratulations, Doodlebud! It must feel awesome to finally have your grail pen. You did a really good job with it. The nib looks like it’s two millimeters higher than how you got it, but maybe the lower position is what caused the feed to bow out.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Yeah I'm looking at other pictures of the pen online and it also seems like it's in the correct position now compared to before

@ginopagnani7286 Год назад

Congrats on your purchase 🎉. The 360 has been in my grail list for many years now !!!

@Doodlebud Год назад

Hey thanks! I've looked at them for so many years until a kind viewer tagged me in this listing and it was priced right. Super happy with the pen!

@zacheryanderson7363 Год назад

Congratulations on your grail pen of Grail pens! But you can't have just one... I've obtained 4 of 5 and so far only one wrote out of the box lol. We'll have to see the "after" you have it perfectly tuned. Great vid as always and enjoy! 🐢

@fountainben2192 Год назад

Thanks for another great pen video. This one was especially timely for me as I recently purchased a Grey 360 Omas circa 2004. It has a cartridge filler system, not a piston, but your advice on the nib removal worked perfectly.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Glad it was helpful

@TheRacerRich Год назад

I find that Novus leaves its own microscratches that, yes, wax will fill, but eventually the wax wears away. I follow the Novus with Tamiya fine and then Tamiya finish polishing compounds for an as-new finish.

@Shiruvan Год назад

nice to hear someone else using Tamiya polishing compound as well, because that's what consistent material I can only get the most safe for plastics. works for enameled aluminum such as caps used on many Japanese pocket pens too

@patrickaay6712 Год назад

Congrats on getting this beautiful pen, of course we all knew it was only a matter of time ;-) My experience is that after getting a grail pen you already start thinking about the next one, wondering what yours will be.

@Doodlebud Год назад

There will be another at some point but nothing too much on my mind right now.

@jaystone4816 Год назад

Congratulations! It's my one day to-do grail pen too, and I wanted one the first time I saw a picture of it.

@Doodlebud Год назад

This pen caught my eye immediately when I saw one. I knew one day I'll have to pick one up

@manifunk1 Год назад

Well done buddy it looks great!

@Doodlebud Год назад

Super happy with it

@JefferyHall-ct2tr Год назад

Good Deal DB! Happy you were able to find one of your dream pens! Have not seen one of those before. Pretty sexy looking pen! LIKE the shape and also the "Grecian" detail on the banding!

@Doodlebud Год назад

It's just such a sharp looking pen

@davidzamparo573 Год назад

Congrats, I picked up an Armando Simone Club triangolo many months ago, it however has a round grip section. Love my pen, and the Great Gatesby brown arco by ASC. But of course, ASC is apparently coming out with a green trianglolo arco! Must say, it is the best shape for an arco. I think you should get one. You need to get an arco in your collection even if you have to sell an organ or take out a loan.

@Doodlebud Год назад

I looked at the Triangolo but I wanted the triangle section. I do agree on the Arco statement. Have to get one at some point! Green arco is my favorite I think

@ironmic9244 Год назад

They already brought out the Triangolo Arco Verde last year.

@ironmic9244 Год назад

@@Doodlebud The section starts out as a triangle and ends up like a circle. It's pretty cool, and comfortable. I still prefer the 360, and given what The Pen Family did with the so called "OMAS" Ogiva 222, I don't know if I'll ever buy an ASC or Pen Family pen again. Personally, I like the Verde more than the Bronze. I wish they made on in Blue.

@milchpuder Год назад

very nice find and restoration. It was well worth the effort :)

@Doodlebud Год назад

Saved me big time on the pen cost!

@williammodlin2621 Год назад

I’m also interested in an Omas, but prefer to find a Cocktail series with a fine flex nib. They’re out there, but too $$$ at this time for me. Good show as always. Thank you.

@ArtemPyatkovsky Год назад

gorgeous pen!

@Doodlebud Год назад

It really is

@user-gl5ld9vm7i Год назад

Congratulations DB. That's a beautiful pen. Did you know that Pineider have recently made a pen that resembles the Omas?

@Doodlebud Год назад

I've seen that one!

@ibpopp Год назад

Happy to see you found what you wanted after a long time. There's an Omas 583 desk pen stationed permanently at my right hand, which makes an XF/F line with 'semi-flex' bounce. A lovely writer; one to keep, since I'll never find another at the price. Wish I had the $$$$ to get a celluloid model. Cheers from Terror Australis.

@Doodlebud Год назад

I need a green celluloid pen at some point

@konradyearwood5845 Год назад

Unique and novel.

@anguswhite8233 Год назад

that is a lovely pen; thanks:)

@larsgottlieb Год назад

Congratulations! Great finally getting something you've wanted for so long (o:

@Doodlebud Год назад

There have been many come up but the price was always just too much for me to drop. This one was great condition and very reasonable

@larsgottlieb Год назад

@@Doodlebud Great! Glad you got it, and for a good price (o:

@cynthiaalvarado8610 Год назад

Awesome find! Most 360s I’ve run across are the CC rather than the Piston. Love the shine on the glam shots, happy to see a great pen getting that TLC!

@ironmic9244 Год назад

The C/C 360s had an interesting contraption. They are however not part of the original run of the 360. They were sold when OMAS was not under the control of the Simone family. I am not sure if by then OMAS was under full control of LVMH or when LVMH has a minority stake in the company. Regardless, it was when OMAS was just a shell of itself.

@Doodlebud Год назад

The shine is much better after the sanding. Looks great and writes wonderfully now

@AJ05Hi Год назад

Fantastic acquisition, I love mine as well. Got it ground to Fine with reverse Architect/Hebrew, writes beautiful.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Sounds like a fun nib

@zazaincalifornia 11 месяцев назад

I’m curious, what is a Hebrew grind like? Never heard of it!

@BlueWhite_Phoenix Год назад

yes to everything you said 😂👍🏼

@steveconquest6684 Год назад

Great classic pen and a nicely done restoration. Just treat the piston with care and don't drop the cap, the corners won't tolerate much stress or they can crack. I got my last grail pen, an ASC Gladiatore Medio in arco bronze celluloid and rose gold a couple of years ago. Enjoy! Cheers.

@Doodlebud Год назад

This pen will be living a privileged life! That ASC in bronze arco sounds delicious 😛

@kevinlandon7578 Год назад

The 360 ie a great pen and is number one in my pen case. Congratulations! You have nore courage than I do to remove the nib and feed. I was told by another 360 owner that there is a special tool needed to remove them safely so I have never removed them or needed to, fortunately. Enjoy the vacation!

@Doodlebud Год назад

Yeah theres a tool to remove the whole nib unit with the feed as well. But I needed to pull the nib & feed out of the housing to fix it

@kevinlandon7578 Год назад

@@Doodlebud , you are braver than I am!

@ichirofakename Год назад

Congrats on the grail. You are having too much fun with it! To my eye the pen looks a tad too short in your hand. Maybe your love for its other feaatures helps you forgive this shortcoming.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Fits perfectly in the hand. I've come to enjoy pens being not so huge. The vintage pilot elite changed my stance on only liking big pens

@hinteregions Год назад

Because of the grip the nib is in that fixed position square to the paper. I think it's you, Doodlebug, that I notice writing with the pen rotated a bit to govern the flow? I wondered if the whole ink feed and nib in this can be turned so you can 'calibrate' the pen to your preferred writing style. I think I see two locator pegs that could be shaved off.

@CodesmithSoftware Год назад

Congratulations on getting your dream pen, you did an amazing job restoring it too, I know there is no way I could have done that to a new to me dream pen, I'd be too scared. Just wanted to also say your handwriting is absolutely beautiful, was it always like that or something you learnt? If it was learnt do you have any tips you could share?

@Doodlebud Год назад

Thanks! If you look at my old videos I've made some effort to improve my writing. The biggest improvement after I took a calligraphy lesson. Here's the video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H5h7qWl7PPw.html

@williamcatalano1762 Год назад

Congratulations Doodlebud!!! So happy for you!! I"m just now waiting on my Armando Simoni Club Triangolo celluloid which was inspired from this pen. I think the grip section is rounded on the ASC instead of triangular like the OMAS though and it has a chilton style filling system.

@ironmic9244 Год назад

The section on the Triangolo starts out triangular and ends up circular. Which one are you getting?

@williamcatalano1762 Год назад

@@ironmic9244 It's Green Autumn Celluloid with the No. 8 sized Magic flex nib. It almost looks like the green saft celluloid but I think it has some brown in it which is why they call it something different. It's also the Silver trim not the yellow gold.

@ironmic9244 Год назад

@@williamcatalano1762 Is it? I was wonder why the different name for Green Autumn. I like the pen, particularly the engraved compressor shaft. Good detailing. But I hate the clip. Doesn't look proportional to the length of the cap.

@williamcatalano1762 Год назад

@@ironmic9244 I wish they would have used the 360 clip but I understand the roller clip is Italian styled. Also Do you like Viscontis? I found a few that are on a HUGE HUGE discount if you are interested.

@ironmic9244 Год назад

@@williamcatalano1762 I have 5 Visconits. I'd be curious for sure. Let me know please, and thanks for thinking of me. I'd be curious about a Divina. I also like the Medici. The rollerball clip was an OMAS invention too from the 1930s. I almost bought the Blue Royale but, right now I am very displeased with ASC, even though I have a few of their pens. Very displeased. But the pens are made by Leonardo so that is good.

@ironmic9244 Год назад

I'm happy for you. It is a f******* fantastic pen. There's are just no adjectives for the state that this pen puts me in. My all-time favorite, and OMAS pens and the 360 in particular are the only pens I am willing to buy multiple models of. I just got a great grail - the Delta Dolcevita Oro. Now I am after different types of nibs. I am missing a gold trim 360 with the 2-tone nib. So the hunt is on, and in the odd case you think of letting this one go, I am sure I'll be more than willing to entertain you. So glad you get to enjoy this pen.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Think I I'll keep this around a while 😉

@williamcatalano1762 Год назад

I don't know whats up with this but it won't let me comment anymore on the other one. I know a place that has the 23K Palladium nib in stock for the Medici. I don't know what finish it's for though or if they can swap to the one you want specifically, but you can always ask. When I asked specifically for the Palladium nib they listed that they had a EF, Medium, and stub in the 2 toned 23k Palladium.

@ironmic9244 Год назад

@@williamcatalano1762 oh man. Id be interested to see this. I just bought a Waterman Carene. Well not yet, but within the next few hours, it should be done.

@williamcatalano1762 Год назад

@@ironmic9244 chatterley has the pens and nibs so reach out to them. I want a Carene eventually though as well. pen savings has the ebonite visconti

@ironmic9244 Год назад

@@williamcatalano1762 Yeah that's where I've seen it. I was told there was no switching of nibs.

@sajjadhusain4146 Год назад

Fabulous acquisition, bud! The Omas 360 is something I’ve long yearned for. For the past two weeks I’ve been eyeing and constantly considering buying a white (Iceberg) mint condition Omas 360. Only the $550 price tag is making me pause and not jump on it already. Good to see the DYI effort on your new wonder purchase. Congrats!

@ironmic9244 Год назад

See you beat me here. Sajjad, I am sure you've spent more than that on a pen before. Yes, I know $550 is steep, but you won't find it cheaper than $500. I'm surprized that it is only for $550. I wouldn't sell my Iceberg for that price, because I believe the pen was made under OMAS control, and not LVMH. That means it must also have an OMAS nib, and not the Bock nibs that were used after 2000. I'm selling you man, like how you sell Ichiro on the KOP. Haha

@halfsourlizard9319 Год назад

Just do it. They're not making any more 360s, and they're truly unlike anything else.

@sajjadhusain4146 Год назад

@@ironmic9244 ..Damn, I’m totally sold on it already, my friend. It’s just that I spent nearly $2k already in April and May, buying three pens. And then I saw the Iceberg 360 in June. And I gasped in awe . You know what, I’m going to somehow shell out the money by the coming weekend. If the pen is still there, as I expect it to be, I’m going for broke and buying it. A ton of thanks for the encouragement. You own the same pen. All the assurance I could ever need to heed your advice. edit: if only Ichiro would eventually do as I tell him about the KoP.

@sajjadhusain4146 Год назад

@@halfsourlizard9319 ..You, too? 😀Thanks for this! I’m on the brink of doing just what the two of you are telling me to do.

@halfsourlizard9319 Год назад

@@sajjadhusain4146 I'd tried several 360s before taking the plunge -- could have had a couple of more years of enjoyment if I'd not waited! 😉

@xmanual Год назад

Love your videos. I have a couple of 360s. If you have a solution to keep the nib from drying out in the cap, I would love to hear it.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Haven't used it long enough to see how nib dries out goes. I'll keep an eye on it

@ichirofakename Год назад

Off Topic: have you tested eyedropping a metal pen? The Pen Man has been using his x750 as an eyedropper for six months with no problems or visible wear. Seems like an engineery topic.

@Doodlebud Год назад

I don't even like to eyedropper actual eyedropper pens LOL. I do have a test idea I came up with and will hopefully do the video at some point soon.

@willk4599 Год назад

Congratulations! Thanks for the demo on the restoration. Did you have to do anything with the clip? I’m looking to obtain either a Sailor Pro Gear KOP, or a MB-149. Need to sell some pens to help the financing.

@Doodlebud Год назад

The clip was perfect. I've found all of my high end pens second hand. Most of them required some work but it was so worth it and saved a bunch of money!

@justinspivey7294 Год назад

Enjoy your content. What products did you use in video to remove resin scratches? I have a Pilot Elite that would look great with a polish. Thanks!

@heretolevitateme Год назад

First "friend" that tries to twist off that cap is in trouble.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Yeah, won't be passing it on to someone without showing them how it uncaps

@ChrisM-st1pw Год назад

I picked up a rollerball version cheap after it was announced that they were shutting down. The grip isn't for me, but I can pretend it is the fountain pen.

@haroldmarenger3435 Год назад

Hi! Congratulations! Is the pen’s materiel celluloid or acrylic? I have both, and they both are great writing pens! If this is the acrylic model then no problem with ink types. With the celluloid pen you might want to watch what ink you use in it. Certain inks can damage the feed section. I used to use only Omas ink, but they are no longer in business so I can’t buy their inks anymore.

@ironmic9244 Год назад

It's made from vegetable resin, or what OMAS called Cotton resin.

@haroldmarenger3435 Год назад

⁠Good to know. Thanks!

@PhilipPStanil 6 месяцев назад

🖤💯

@MrAndrew1953 Год назад

A lovely unique pen with a very desirable shape. What’s not to like?

@paulmchugh1430 Год назад

I have the 360 ballpoint which is lovely in its own right. The fountain pen is a treasure. I hope you have a great experience with the pen. Now, do you like this over the Montblanc 149?

@susanfoley8360 Год назад

If you prefer this pen (or any pen) to the Montblanc 149 you have sadly gone astray. The Montblanc 149 is the world's best fountain pen.

@ironmic9244 Год назад

@@susanfoley8360 I would wholeheartedly disagree. The 360 is hands down the most comfortable pen I and many have ever used. I am also quite sure most will take an OMAS nib over a MB nib. I'm not saying the 149 is not a great pen, but curious as to why you say it "is the world's best fountain pen?"

@Doodlebud Год назад

Not sure if I like it better yet. My 149 has a nib I ground exactly how I wanted it so tough to compare. I just enjoy using them, they are great in their own regards

@ironmic9244 Год назад

@@Doodlebud Hey Doodlebud, Do you want to revise your Appelboom Top 3? Yeah I think it's time but perhaps a Top 5 after the years. I know you got video projects doodling around then the Doodlebrain, but it would be great if you could spit out a Top 5 pens, and Top 5 ink videos. Think I used "Doodle" too much ?

@salemstrange2091 Год назад

Please could you try out some more novelty colour inks such as purple or orange, I’ve always wanted to try a purple ink but don’t know where to start

@Doodlebud Год назад

If you look around my channel I've done a few other inks. One of them is purple. I have an Ink Reviews playlist, it's most likely there

@BoxOfFeet Год назад

Ok, I'm further into the video now. I also have some wax like that, what types of pens can you use it on? Is it safe for celluloid and/or resin? Because that's 90% of my collection right there.

@Doodlebud Год назад

Im not 100% sure on which materials its ok/not ok. I saw Grandmia Pens use this stuff so grabbed some for myself.

@daytonthodos9915 7 месяцев назад

Hey youre in Vancouver too! Ive never been to the pen club😊 whats it like?

@Doodlebud 7 месяцев назад

Fun opportunity to get together and check out & try out pens 👍. I did this video with club members recently ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FggDWfZmXNM.htmlsi=J7tdDNHbNm-yoT3d

@gristlevonraben 11 месяцев назад

hi, sir. do you still like the grip and use this pen? my fingers are sensitive to hard to hold pens, and I've been looking for other styles to use. the stabilo grow, i think, has a large triangle grip. its in my budget range these days. I've recently tried hooded nibs, and though they are slim, their range of angle makes them easier on my fingers causing less fatigue. I'm trying to find the biggest hooded nib i can find, well barrel/grip width. so far, the biggest is a hero 565, I'll be getting one soon. you might think it defeats the purpose of getting a fountain pen that writes like a ball point, but ball points have thicker ink as you know, and it slows me down. ironically, nibs over size 6 slow me down too, and tend to dry out in use. I'd get an actual half breed, the roller balls, but reviews are showing leaks and dry outs. also, the roller balls tend to be very slim. the reason i mention all of this, i was wondering how your own pen design is coming along, and how you feel about designing other pens. you know, as odd as it sounds, i think its possible to design a roller ball with two balls side by side.

@Doodlebud 11 месяцев назад

I love the grip!

@gregorioj.salazarbibriesca7157 Год назад

Hey I live in LA and I have some pens that I need some turning in the nibs, any recommendations of where I can go ?

@Doodlebud Год назад

I think there are a few Nibmeisters in California. But just google Nibmeister and you'll get a hunch of results.

@ironmic9244 Год назад

Mike it work. Mike Masuyama. Legendary nibmeister, especially with Sailors. Lives in LA too.

@Leptospirosi Год назад

Have you ever tested any Aurora pen?

@Doodlebud Год назад

Only a vintage 88 that I've gotten so far. I would love to get my hands on some more of them. Almost bought one instead of this 360 that caught my eye

@warrenheath6465 Год назад

Hey Doodlebud , love your videos , they're so in-depth and informative . Do you have an email address i have a complicated question for you about a feed if you can help me ? Thanks Warren

@Doodlebud Год назад

thedoodlebud@gmail.com

@warrenheath6465 Год назад

@@Doodlebud thanks for getting back to me, I have a cross bailey that's approx 4 years old. Using either Cross cartridges or a converter with Waterman blue ink , after normal continuous writing for approx 2 pages it will run dry. I have flushed it in clean water numerous times but it keeps doing this. Have returned it twice to the supplier and they say they have replaced the nib section.. could 2 nibs have the same fault? I doubt it? Other than send it back to Cross , is there anything else I can do????? Regards Warren PS I am in the UK

@sohammondal9373 Год назад

Can u share your pen case link?

@Doodlebud Год назад

Here's s the video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jLnVBYQEXH0.html

@archivist17 Год назад

It's not even properly round, man! 😂

@archivist17 Год назад

But fabulous new addition to the collection. Distinctive and distinguished, and no doubt a conversation starter.

@osirisgolad Год назад

OMAS nibs are indeed a real pain to pull, I think I'll take it to an experienced repairman next time after sweating buckets for ten minutes pulling one out myself. It's a shame Scribo still makes what are essentially OMAS nibs, but then they engrave that hideous, tacky slogan across the face of it instead of stamping that gorgeous dual tone arrow design onto it.

@gnarthdarkanen7464 Год назад

Congrat's on the Grail Pen and all... BUT those were the true words of a Die Hard TINKER! "I'll probably just enjoy this pen more because I've had an adventure with it, did the work restoring..." It's ALWAYS the ones we've had not quite go "right" from the start... The ones we suffer for a little bit, have to work for it... EARN it. THOSE are the treasures we truly enjoy. It's okay. No shame being a Tinker. You only ABSOLUTELY MUST know how it works, how things do the things they do... why someone invented it that way... what they had to be thinking... It's part of how we find our place in the world. It's our connection to the world around us... to society... to engineers and inventors past, present, and future. AND along that journey, we treasure the things that were most difficult, the time consumers and conundrums... the puzzles... and once in a while the just plain "weird" ones. Here's hoping you'll enjoy this pen for decades to come... but we ALL know you're only looking for the NEXT Grail Pen... soon enough... haha ;o)

@Doodlebud Год назад

It's fun to see how things are made and put together. I don't mind the work, you learn more about your pens when you fix them up

@gnarthdarkanen7464 Год назад

@@Doodlebud I rode a 40's era Harley for 10 years after I pulled the wreckage out of a scrapyard to put it back together... ALL because it had the throttle on the LEFT SIDE... It was weird. I was actually on the road with it for 4 years before I found out that throttle on the left handlebar was because it was WWII G.I. and the rider needed his right hand free to SHOOT PEOPLE... I later traded it... Not because I was tired of it, or for the money. I found a guy who's grandfather rode motorcycles in the war, and he fell in love with her... SO... I still ended up with a pretty good bike, and he had something to remember his grandad. Heh... The life of a tinker. I've fobbed together damn nearly everything from pocketwatches to steam engines and as modern as microwaves... I know how it is. Your tendency to tinker is part of the charm of your channel. It's always fun to find out how the insides go together... what makes THIS particular make or model unique or different from another. ;o)