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Andrew Zav
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Living the generalist life https://generallyspeaking.substack.com/ with a love for fountain pens https://thefountain1.substack.com - Join Me
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For #SoloSept, I made up prompts because I need structure to do anything, lol. Feel free to use them and join in! \o/ Let's talk about solo TTRPGs all month long!! (as if I don't already do that, hahaha) #solorpg #solottrpg
#SoloSept prompts by Himeutsugi, artwork by Fernando Salvaterra (from his Patreon) Talk prompts: answer a question. Tell prompts: rank your top 5 solo TTRPGs. Read prompts: share something specific from a rulebook. Play prompts: actually play a solo TTRPG. Give prompts: create something for solo TTRPGs. 1 - TALK: What was your first solo TTRPG? 2 - TELL: Your 5th favorite solo TTRPG 3 - READ: A game setting that you like 4 - PLAY: A new solo TTRPG 5 - GIVE: A monster description and/or stat block 6 - TALK: What solo TTRPG would you recommend to beginners? 7 - TELL: Your 4th favorite solo TTRPG 8 - READ: A pre-made/lore NPC that's stuck with you 9 - PLAY: A sci-fi solo TTRPG 10 - GIVE: A dungeon or lair 11 - TALK: Who are your favorite solo TTRPG creators? 12 - TELL: Your 3rd favorite solo TTRPG 13 - READ: A spell, quirk, or ability that you find interesting 14 - PLAY: A solo TTRPG where you control more than 1 character 15 - GIVE: A village, hamlet, thorp, or town 16 - TALK: What features make or break a solo TTRPG for you? 17 - TELL: Your 2nd favorite solo TTRPG 18 - READ: A piece of artwork that stands out 19 - PLAY: A solo TTRPG with crunchy rules 20 - GIVE: An oracle table 21 - TALK: What game do you feel is underrated? 22 - TELL: Your honorable mention favorite solo TTRPG 23 - READ: A unique game mechanic 24 - PLAY: A journaling solo TTRPG 25 - GIVE: A magical item with a story 26 - TALK: What sort of solo TTRPG do you wish existed? 27 - TELL: Your 1st favorite solo TTRPG 28 - READ: An oracle, fate, or insight table that works really well 29 - PLAY: A solo TTRPG you've played before 30 - GIVE: A spooky location, character, creature, or piece of lore
September 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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A brilliant read from @wanderloots.bsky.social

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March 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Anyone need a @warpcast.bsky.social invite?
March 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Just finished reading Mike Shackle’s The Last War trilogy and John Gwynne’s Bloodsworn saga trilogy. Immensely epic and enjoyable.
Looking for my next grimdark read. Any recommendations? (I’ve read most of the well known ones but please suggest away).
December 27, 2024 at 5:50 AM
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@starhammeryt.bsky.social enjoyed your BT vid. I’ve read Helsreach and have Blood and Fire up next. Can you recommend other BT-related reading? Anything more with Grimaldus?
December 9, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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Okay, I created a starter pack. 🤷‍♂️. Lol.

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November 28, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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Week 4 submission to the t2.world FriendsWhoWrite competition

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My Melbourne Pen Show experience
I went to my first ever pen show this past weekend. And it was an experience. As I wrote about in my first post for this latest FWW competition, I
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November 24, 2024 at 6:07 AM
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Week 3 submission to t2.world Friends Who Write competition

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November 22, 2024 at 7:46 AM
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I’m taking part in the t2.world Friends Who Write competition

My week 2 submission app.t2.world/article/cm3e...
A "Love" Story
It was destined to end this way. No matter how I envisioned it, the result was inevitable–silent and still with a little bit of blood for effect. We grew up
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November 14, 2024 at 2:28 AM
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On the latest issue of my fountain pen newsletter I have an interview with Substacker Chris Moellering

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The Fountain #031 - A Pen Journey Interview
Guest: Chris Moellering
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August 24, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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If you’re new to fountain pens, don’t be afraid to use the resources available.

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The Fountain #030 - Do Your Research; Don't Be Afraid To Ask Questions.
As I sit here cleaning my pens to get them ready for new ink, I can’t help but think that if I’m not careful, this can get out of hand.
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August 13, 2024 at 10:10 AM
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Are you a fountain pen collector?

Do you have more than a handful of pens?

Welcome to the club 🙂

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The Fountain #029 - Hunters And Collectors
How many fountain pens can one person own?
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August 2, 2024 at 10:14 AM
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The latest issue of my fountain pen newsletter is out now!

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The Fountain #028 - My Fountain Pen EDC
Everyday carry. I’ve written about it previously. And now I’m about to join the cult 🙂
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July 25, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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Iconic is a matter of opinion.

But you cannot argue with these classic fountain pens!

The latest issue of The Fountain is out now.

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The Fountain #027 - Timeless Classics
What makes a fountain pen iconic? Iconic can mean “symbolic, representative…widely considered to epitomise an era, culture, community, place, etc.”, “very famous or popular”. There are a number of fou...
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July 18, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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The latest issue of my fountain pen newsletter is out

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The Fountain #026 - One Pen To Rule Them All
How do you use your fountain pen? This question is not as silly as it may first appear. I have found that many choose to use a fountain pen only for specific purposes. Writing an initial draft by hand...
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July 10, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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Your choice of nib for your fountain pen will go a long way towards the experience you have with your pen.

The nib is your friend.

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The Fountain #025 - The Nib Is Your Best Friend
Choosing a fountain pen is no simple matter. And you shouldn’t treat it as such. When you are looking to buy a new regular pen (ie. ballpoint) you need to decide the colour of the ink and the size of ...
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June 29, 2024 at 5:16 AM
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How do you carry your fountain pen when you travel?

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The Fountain #023 - Never Leave Home Without Clean Underwear And A Fountain Pen
Do you take your fountain pens with you when you travel? I do. When I travel for work, I make sure I have my regular work notes fountain pen and Clairefontaine notebook. I also take my MD Midori journ...
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June 12, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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June 6, 2024 at 6:25 AM
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Use a fountain pen to write with mindfulness and intent 🙂

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The Fountain #022 - Using a Fountain Pen: A State of Mindfulness
Writing with a fountain pen is more than just recording words on paper. Choosing to use a fountain pen sets the scene. This is more than writing for writing’s sake. You are entering a state of mind an...
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June 6, 2024 at 8:06 AM
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The latest issue of my fountain pen newsletter is out now!

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The Fountain #020 - Been To A Good Show Lately?
Pens shows. Yes, they are a thing. 🙂 My friend and a previous guest poster to this newsletter, Jeff Olsen, recently started a Skool community about Pens. The world needs more pen communities. In one o...
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May 22, 2024 at 10:34 AM
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Latest issue of my fountain pen newsletter is out now!

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The Fountain #019 - Is That A Fountain Pen In Your Pocket?
When you leave the house, along with your keys, phone and wallet, do you also carry a pocket notebook and pen? Do you carry anything else? Every day carry (known and referred to as EDC) has gained sig...
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May 16, 2024 at 5:25 AM
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Latest issue of my Generalist newsletter is out!

Generally Speaking #020

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Generally Speaking #020 - It's Part of the Job
I recently read a good article on the Polymathic Being newsletter titled “That’s not my job”. The premise of the article is that saying “That’s not my job” when asked to complete a task that isn’t ord...
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May 11, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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The Fountain #018

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My newsletter on my fountain pen journey
The Fountain #018 - Are Fountain Pens Worth The Price?
Are fountain pens worth it? If you’ve spent any time in the fountain pen world you will have quickly realised that fountain pen prices are not like regular pen prices. While entry level pens are cheap...
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May 9, 2024 at 7:55 AM
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Can I plug my fountain pen newsletter?

Ok, I won’t (pssst…check link in bio)

Related content, anyone visited MontBlanc Haus?
May 3, 2024 at 5:11 AM
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The Fountain #017

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#fountainpen #writing #luxury
The Fountain #017 - MontBlanc Haus - Not Your Average House
There is a building in Hamburg, Germany, dedicated to the art of writing with the finest of fine writing instruments - the fountain pen. (Ok they also have other pens but we don’t talk about these her...
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May 1, 2024 at 10:25 AM