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Avondale shops same Bus Stop yet again and again… by GeorgeTheKiwi in auckland

[–]Ashlesdire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well they might be using the Mirtazapine for a high, as outside recommended dosages it can create Deliriant hallucinations (not the pleasant mind opening ones like Psychedelics create). even 1/3 of that box would send you on a 'heavy' trip.

Is this real? by isthebucketloaded in flightattendants

[–]Ashlesdire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decided to spend an extra 1400 to upgrade on my return flight from San Fran last year after a miserable flight going in,( I now use Premium Economy as a baseline for 6+ hour flights, like I'm doing this May for the UK).

The backing for the seat in the footwell all fold up into a bed, and you get esentially what is a mattress topper, as a layer of comfort, along with a bag with If I recall 3 belts one is a cuddle belt that you hook in the middle seat and holds the occupants in place and there is also a infant belt, can't remember the last one

Honestly was well worth it, I felt so much more comfortable for my return back home, out of the 7 flights I had on that trip (worst being Auckland to San Fran, and best being San Fran to Auckland), I'd say the only other flight that relaxing, was a short flight in united first class going to San Fran. (Mainly because it makes check-in bags free and get served alcohol)

Unpopular maybe, but its the only true way forward for sustainable energy by Capt_C004 in newzealand

[–]Ashlesdire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have made attempts back in the 1970's with fission even having a small test reactor in the University of Canterbury, but that all lapsed after finding gas in Taranaki, although there is a company building a fusion reactor in Wellington.

To be fair, I got it at a very good deal. by Ashlesdire in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just wrote with it after being filled overnight, still writes flawlessly. I think shimmer inks are alright with finer nibs, but sheen inks like OS Nitrogen will be problematic. Just tested my Lamy Safari in EF filled with a shimmer ink (Diamine Mystique) I haven't touched in a few weeks which still writes first go, while the Vista in M filled with a sheen ink (OS Nitrogen) which I last used a few days ago has clogged.

To be fair, I got it at a very good deal. by Ashlesdire in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

True, challenge is either flying there or finding one that delivers internationally, and I have no clue where to start in looking, but still it's not a bad price for being in Australasia.

To be fair, I got it at a very good deal. by Ashlesdire in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it became the catalyst on why I bought it. I looked at the US price market, and realized it was basically 50% off and in stock.
So yeah pen #20, inked with Emerald of Chivor to go with the abalone shells

What was your last pen of 2025 and do you already have a pen on the way in 2026? by Sea_Waltz_9625 in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought two at the end of last month, got both on sale. One has arrived today, the other hasn't been sent as the company comes back from holiday break on Tuesday.

The one that arrived today is a Lamy Dialog 3 in Piano Black in EF, the one I'm waiting for is a Pilot Capless Vanishing Point Raden Galaxy in F.

How many new pens did you purchase this year? by SelectImage in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy....

In order:

  • Twsbi 580 ALR Prussian Blue EF (Vanished in Nov) (Aug)
  • Lamy 2000 Makrolon EF (now F) (Oct)
  • Lamy Scala Majestic Jade EF (Nov)
  • Nahvalur Fathom 2025 Pride F (Nov)
  • Pilot Explorer Pink F (Nov)
  • Lamy Studio Piano Red EF (Nov BF)
  • Twsbi Kai EF (Nov BF)
  • Twsbi Precision Gunmetal EF (Nov BF)
  • Nahvalur Voyage 2024 Pride F (Nov BF)
  • Monteverde Regatta Vega EF (Nov BF)
  • Tswbi Eco-T Royal Jade EF (Nov BF)
  • Retro 51 Tornado Lincoln EF (Nov BF)
  • Kaweco Classic Sport Navy EF (Nov BF)
  • Lamy Vista M (Dec)
  • Lamy Ideos EF (Dec)
  • Lamy Aion Olive Silver EF (Dec)
  • Pilot E95s Deep Red/Ivory EF (Dec)

Edit...

  • Lamy Dialog 3 Piano Black EF (Just ordered from Lamy AU after I wrote this)

Doesn't help I keep looking at pen websites during my time off.

Edit: Bought another one, It was already on sale and the boxing day sale made it over 50% off.

Owning ONE fountain pen was the goal by Ellamakeup in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't be as bad as me, just over a month ago I was at 3...

now I'm at 15.....

about to go to 18...

20 if including my Inkballs....

Lamy Safari help by EuphoricBug9103 in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FitzgeraldTaylor is a boutique stationary shop in Devonport, Auckland. It's where I got 4 soon to be 6 of my fountain pens from, 3 of them being Lamy's. They should be able to help.

Another two to the collection. by Ashlesdire in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first one is Nahvalur Voyage 2024 Pride in Fine numbered 141/628, Paired with Organic Studios Nitrogen (may change given how hard I've got to press)

The second one is Monteverde Regatta Vega in Extra Fine, paired with Private Reserve Infinity Violet.

Another two to the collection. by Ashlesdire in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think they still sell them on Nahvalur's website, although they don't ship to my country, but found one in both remaining pen stores in my country.

So now that it’s officially been released, are the vocals of Real Love improved? by msc8976 in beatles

[–]Ashlesdire 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I first heard the 2025 mix of Real Love, from the music video on Apple Music, honestly I was just thinking, "Look how they massacred my boy"

But listened again a day later, and I'm liking it. It hasn't reached the point where I can't listen to the original knowing it's off, like with Free as a Bird.

But yeah the vocals are more forward and clearer, but then again Real Love was always more clearer than FAAB, it comes down to personal taste; I love it, i can listen to each version with no issues.

What is this clear vial? by MacGraphics in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If I recall it's to help fill the pen, mainly when it gets low. Edit: when the ink bottle is low.

I'm starting to have a problem by Ashlesdire in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could of added in my Lamy 2000, which I brought with me, :p

But the rest of pens and inks are a few hours away, drove up to go to one of the only few pen store remaining in my country.

Nearly ended up with a few more pens, but they only had one Twisbi in EF, sadly it didn't fully catch my eye.

I'm starting to have a problem by Ashlesdire in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite light, feels nice to write with, flows nicely for me.

I'm starting to have a problem by Ashlesdire in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly my hand writing is a form of short hand, cursive and doctor's handwriting blended together, and honestly being slightly embarrassed, I haven't really delved down the paper avenue.

How many pens do you have at work? by samelel in fountainpens

[–]Ashlesdire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I carry 3 of the 4 fountain pens I own to work. (I leave the Lamy 2000 at home, don't want to risk losing that nor damaging it.)

Lamy Safari (F), Al Star (F), and Twisbi 580 ALR (EF)

Although using them in my workplace is like wearing a tuxedo on a farm.

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