My thoughts on the Diplomat Viper fountain pen.
December 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My thoughts on the Diplomat Viper fountain pen.
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'm a sucker for a hooded nib - this Jinhao has a very firm Fine one and a very subtle mottling under the white body. The cap won't stay posted which is a shame.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I'm a sucker for a hooded nib - this Jinhao has a very firm Fine one and a very subtle mottling under the white body. The cap won't stay posted which is a shame.
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Originally I was disappointed as this fountain pen had very poor flow. Eventually I decided to go all in and aggressively worked on the nib - it paid off. Now it's a wet but reliable writer.
September 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Originally I was disappointed as this fountain pen had very poor flow. Eventually I decided to go all in and aggressively worked on the nib - it paid off. Now it's a wet but reliable writer.
How many people started out on the Parker Vector fountain pen, the epitome of "just works"?
This has Colorverse Liberty Bell loaded.
This has Colorverse Liberty Bell loaded.
September 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
How many people started out on the Parker Vector fountain pen, the epitome of "just works"?
This has Colorverse Liberty Bell loaded.
This has Colorverse Liberty Bell loaded.
Asvine P30 with Lamy Sepia. This is a hefty fountain pen and the coloring is quite attractive.
September 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Asvine P30 with Lamy Sepia. This is a hefty fountain pen and the coloring is quite attractive.
Parker made several pens with this slim form factor, of which the Falcon is my favorite and the T1 remains a grail pen. But this 180 with its unique double-sided nib is an experiment that speaks to me. Noodler's Kung Te-cheng.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Parker made several pens with this slim form factor, of which the Falcon is my favorite and the T1 remains a grail pen. But this 180 with its unique double-sided nib is an experiment that speaks to me. Noodler's Kung Te-cheng.
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For a long time the was my dream fountain pen - I honestly didn't think I'd own one. Without the flash of some brands or the manic special editions of others, Waterman quietly makes great pens.
August 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
For a long time the was my dream fountain pen - I honestly didn't think I'd own one. Without the flash of some brands or the manic special editions of others, Waterman quietly makes great pens.
This was in my grandmother's house for decades. I've had it ever since and it reminds me of her.
August 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This was in my grandmother's house for decades. I've had it ever since and it reminds me of her.
In the 1990s, the combination of a larger paycheck and access to good stationary stores less to purchases like this Sheaffer Prelude. It's a wet nib.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
In the 1990s, the combination of a larger paycheck and access to good stationary stores less to purchases like this Sheaffer Prelude. It's a wet nib.
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The Ferris Wheel Press bottles are pretty, but they're not the most stable...
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July 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Ferris Wheel Press bottles are pretty, but they're not the most stable...
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I'm leaving on a jet plane...
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July 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I'm leaving on a jet plane...
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Fun project - I got three Jinhao 82s in colors I liked and let the kids mix and match. I'll take them on my next trip (in a plastic bag).
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May 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Fun project - I got three Jinhao 82s in colors I liked and let the kids mix and match. I'll take them on my next trip (in a plastic bag).
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I admit I get a little precious with my favorite pens and save the "special" ink for them. Platinum 3776 w/ Pelikan Brilliant Black.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I admit I get a little precious with my favorite pens and save the "special" ink for them. Platinum 3776 w/ Pelikan Brilliant Black.
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May 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I'm still seeing ads for tax prep services. I mean, I know its technically not too late but come on, I finished mine /yesterday/.
April 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I'm still seeing ads for tax prep services. I mean, I know its technically not too late but come on, I finished mine /yesterday/.
This was the answer to my question, with thanks to @ahnwriting.bsky.social for reminding me about Pilot. I only bought my first Prera a few months ago and loved it, so the Prera Iro-Ai was an easy choice.
Didn't help my handwriting a bit.
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Didn't help my handwriting a bit.
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April 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This was the answer to my question, with thanks to @ahnwriting.bsky.social for reminding me about Pilot. I only bought my first Prera a few months ago and loved it, so the Prera Iro-Ai was an easy choice.
Didn't help my handwriting a bit.
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Didn't help my handwriting a bit.
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Fountain pen people, I used to have a cheap pen with a smaller nib (.7?) that was italic. The pen fell apart and I realize now I haven't seen much like it. Should I just pony up for a custom grind? Try to learn to use fude? Suggestions welcome.
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April 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Fountain pen people, I used to have a cheap pen with a smaller nib (.7?) that was italic. The pen fell apart and I realize now I haven't seen much like it. Should I just pony up for a custom grind? Try to learn to use fude? Suggestions welcome.
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Nemosine Neutrino. Like its namesake it is heavy for its size, which is small. It has always been reliable and is a good EDC but doesn't post well. Filled currently with Birmingham Cathedral of Learning Panther Blue.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Nemosine Neutrino. Like its namesake it is heavy for its size, which is small. It has always been reliable and is a good EDC but doesn't post well. Filled currently with Birmingham Cathedral of Learning Panther Blue.
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The stores selling ink samples are great, and the random samples let me try things I'd never think to buy. Inked up my workhorse budget Cross with this sparkly pink stuff.
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March 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The stores selling ink samples are great, and the random samples let me try things I'd never think to buy. Inked up my workhorse budget Cross with this sparkly pink stuff.
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Switched over to this PenBBS 308 with Noodler's General of the Armies. The pen is lightweight and I can get caught up in the translucent blue material (what do you call that stuff?)
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March 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Switched over to this PenBBS 308 with Noodler's General of the Armies. The pen is lightweight and I can get caught up in the translucent blue material (what do you call that stuff?)
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I've had this Libelle for ages, and it's always just worked. It's pretty and low on drama, but with the heavy cap posted a little off balance.
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March 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I've had this Libelle for ages, and it's always just worked. It's pretty and low on drama, but with the heavy cap posted a little off balance.
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2025 - Mixed inks on textured paper
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February 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
2025 - Mixed inks on textured paper
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I know nothing about guitar but I just listened to 14 minutes of Ana Vidovic and it made my night better.
February 25, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I know nothing about guitar but I just listened to 14 minutes of Ana Vidovic and it made my night better.