tallastro 🇺🇲🇺🇦
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I get 11 points if I limit it to this year.
December 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I get 11 points if I limit it to this year.
Since I'm a fencer, this is required watching annually.
Princess Bride. Never bet against a Sicilian when death is on the line.
Princess Bride. Never bet against a Sicilian when death is on the line.
a man talking to a blindfolded woman with the words " you 'd like to think that would n't you "
ALT: a man talking to a blindfolded woman with the words " you 'd like to think that would n't you "
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December 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Since I'm a fencer, this is required watching annually.
Princess Bride. Never bet against a Sicilian when death is on the line.
Princess Bride. Never bet against a Sicilian when death is on the line.
Poor Kevin. He deserved at least a crow.
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Poor Kevin. He deserved at least a crow.
The party you don't want to vote for is actively suppressing fair voting. The other party is just trying to gain ground in the "don't want to vote for" camp.
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The party you don't want to vote for is actively suppressing fair voting. The other party is just trying to gain ground in the "don't want to vote for" camp.
That sounds like quite a bit of waste and fraud.
November 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
That sounds like quite a bit of waste and fraud.
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Paper is important too. The papers that show off properties of ink tend to dry slower. Start with Rhodia and see if that works for you. A fine nib will be more forgiving on absorbent papers, like copy paper, less ink to cause problems.
Paper is important too. The papers that show off properties of ink tend to dry slower. Start with Rhodia and see if that works for you. A fine nib will be more forgiving on absorbent papers, like copy paper, less ink to cause problems.
Fast Dry Inks — Mountain of Ink
How I test dry time, average dry time, and swabs of fast drying inks.
mountainofink.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Search for fast dry inks mountainofink.com/blog/fast-dr...
Paper is important too. The papers that show off properties of ink tend to dry slower. Start with Rhodia and see if that works for you. A fine nib will be more forgiving on absorbent papers, like copy paper, less ink to cause problems.
Paper is important too. The papers that show off properties of ink tend to dry slower. Start with Rhodia and see if that works for you. A fine nib will be more forgiving on absorbent papers, like copy paper, less ink to cause problems.
I worked at a golf course in the 80s and Matt "Guitar" Murphy was a regular.
October 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I worked at a golf course in the 80s and Matt "Guitar" Murphy was a regular.
"I hate Illinois nazis"
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
"I hate Illinois nazis"
I'm glad to see the Explorer on your list. It's one of my favorites. News from Pilot that they're discontinuing the Lightive (=Explorer) left me confused and sad. Or is it just name Lightive being discontinued?
October 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I'm glad to see the Explorer on your list. It's one of my favorites. News from Pilot that they're discontinuing the Lightive (=Explorer) left me confused and sad. Or is it just name Lightive being discontinued?
This is a beautiful pen. Photos don't do it justice.
October 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This is a beautiful pen. Photos don't do it justice.
Hah, I get it now. You're already a CEO.
October 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Hah, I get it now. You're already a CEO.
Internal vs external messaging
October 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Internal vs external messaging
Our local store has one and they're the anchor store in the strip.
October 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Our local store has one and they're the anchor store in the strip.
Probably better to have a use for pens than having to invent tasks requiring a pen. Pens, ink, and paper are dangerously seductive. Or you could just get a bigger case.
October 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Probably better to have a use for pens than having to invent tasks requiring a pen. Pens, ink, and paper are dangerously seductive. Or you could just get a bigger case.
But do you have the temperament and skills to prevent you from learning about the business. Most people can learn.
October 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
But do you have the temperament and skills to prevent you from learning about the business. Most people can learn.
I got 4. The whole fam damnily gets one.
October 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I got 4. The whole fam damnily gets one.
No, but one of my favorite pen makers is there. Stop by and see Darailpensz. Super nice guy.
October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
No, but one of my favorite pen makers is there. Stop by and see Darailpensz. Super nice guy.
Shouldn't the alt text say "3 chickens"?
October 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Shouldn't the alt text say "3 chickens"?
Whew, no dents. I'm not a Jinhao fan so I tend to think something is wrong with this pen. Does it write if you just dip it in ink?
October 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Whew, no dents. I'm not a Jinhao fan so I tend to think something is wrong with this pen. Does it write if you just dip it in ink?
First observation: if those are dents in the paper from the nib, you're pressing too hard and may damage the nib.
Now it's mostly questions. What brand/model pen? Cartridge? Is the cartridge fully seated into the pen? How long did you wait for the ink to flow into the nib and feed?
Now it's mostly questions. What brand/model pen? Cartridge? Is the cartridge fully seated into the pen? How long did you wait for the ink to flow into the nib and feed?
October 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
First observation: if those are dents in the paper from the nib, you're pressing too hard and may damage the nib.
Now it's mostly questions. What brand/model pen? Cartridge? Is the cartridge fully seated into the pen? How long did you wait for the ink to flow into the nib and feed?
Now it's mostly questions. What brand/model pen? Cartridge? Is the cartridge fully seated into the pen? How long did you wait for the ink to flow into the nib and feed?
Maruman Mnemosyne N188A Notepad - A5, Graph
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Maruman Mnemosyne N188A Notepad - A5, Graph
This Maruman Mnemosyne N188A notepad is A5 size, measures 9.1 x 5.9 inches and features 70 perforated sheets of white graph 80gsm paper. The graph is spaced 5mm apart. The notepad has a top stapleboun...
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October 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Maruman Mnemosyne N188A Notepad - A5, Graph
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It's good to want. Better than needing.
September 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It's good to want. Better than needing.
The grip is a little smaller and the cap seems to seal better.
I'm a big fan of the Explorer. Personally, I'd rather Pilot discontinue the Kakuno or Metro.
I posted comparison views of the section for someone not long ago.
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I'm a big fan of the Explorer. Personally, I'd rather Pilot discontinue the Kakuno or Metro.
I posted comparison views of the section for someone not long ago.
flipping.rocks/@tallastro/1...
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@sunguramy
Kakuno, Metro, Explorer
flipping.rocks
September 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The grip is a little smaller and the cap seems to seal better.
I'm a big fan of the Explorer. Personally, I'd rather Pilot discontinue the Kakuno or Metro.
I posted comparison views of the section for someone not long ago.
flipping.rocks/@tallastro/1...
I'm a big fan of the Explorer. Personally, I'd rather Pilot discontinue the Kakuno or Metro.
I posted comparison views of the section for someone not long ago.
flipping.rocks/@tallastro/1...